DGA recovers RD$1.65 billion in undeclared taxes from 389 Asian importers

Santo Domingo.- The General Directorate of Customs (DGA) recovered RD$1.652 billion in undeclared taxes from 389 Asian importers during the first half of 2026 through risk-based controls and customs enforcement mechanisms.

The recoveries resulted from risk profiles and analyses conducted at ports and airports across the Dominican Republic, as well as from subsequent audits carried out after goods had cleared customs.

Through its Audit Management department, the DGA has expanded post-clearance inspections beyond primary customs zones, conducting interventions and verifications at commercial establishments in Santo Domingo and Santiago de los Caballeros.

During these inspections, customs officials review accounting records, commercial documents and other information related to the companies’ import operations. The data is then compared with customs declarations and records to identify potential discrepancies and determine whether additional tax obligations exist.

The DGA said the measures form part of a strategy led by Director Nelson Arroyo to protect state revenues, strengthen formal trade and promote fair competition by detecting high-risk operations and potential violations of customs regulations.

The inspections are conducted under the authority granted by current customs legislation and are part of the DGA’s permanent control program, which allows the agency to monitor imports and verify compliance even after the customs clearance process has been completed.