Dominican Republic customs recovers RD 1.65B in undeclared taxes from Asian importers

The Dominican Republic's Customs General Directorate recovered RD 1,652 million in undeclared taxes from 389 Asian importers in H1 2026 via enhanced risk controls and post-primary fiscalization. This signals intensified enforcement against import under-declaration, potentially affecting trade flows and importer compliance. The scale suggests a notable crackdown, though details on specific countries or goods remain undisclosed.