Dominican Customs collects RD$129.2 billion in first half of 2026

Santo Domingo.- The General Directorate of Customs (DGA) collected RD$129.24 billion during the first half of 2026, a 2.6% increase over the same period last year, despite geopolitical tensions that have affected global trade.

Customs revenues reached RD$24.16 billion in June alone, up 15.4% year-over-year, representing an additional RD$3.23 billion compared with June 2025.

The DGA also recorded its highest single-day revenue collection, bringing in RD$1.88 billion in single day and surpassing the previous record of RD$1.85 billion set in 2022.

Customs Director Nelson Arroyo attributed the growth to ongoing efforts to streamline cargo clearance at the country’s ports and airports while strengthening customs controls. He added that imported containers under the consumption regime increased by 1.5% during the first six months of the year, reflecting resilient trade activity despite a challenging global environment.