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If it is in your luggage when you arrive at the airport, nothing will happen.  I brought in a security camera system (8 cameras and the hard drive) in my suitcase, no questions asked. My son brought his gaming desktop with multiple monitors, no questions asked.  I think a problem would arise with multiples of the same item, because then you would be selling them, not for personal use.

Same here never had a problem with the things i have in luggage. When I want to bring a lot of electric good ,I send them in a box with a shipping company. 

Residents have no exemption over US 200.  Citizens have exemption increases normally before Christmas. This year it was US 3,000 per. Person I think.

The above responses echo the experiences of almost everyone!  Take things out of the boxes and pack em!

Thank you for the responses! Something I forgot to add was that I will be entering the country through Cibao International Airport(STI) and they have an Xray machine which they like to check the contents of people's luggage before exiting the airport. Were your experiences through this airport or Las Americas International Airport(SDQ)?

@Traveler42thats at most airport here..take advise of what was shared in the thread

Planning to move my 65" smart TV to DR in May from California.  Wondering if it's cheaper to just purchase a new one in the DR when I arrive vs the cost of packing, shipping and any duties.  Does anyone know the cost of large screen TV's in the DR?

Depending on brand they are getting cheaper and cheaper. I saw one under US 750

If you are getting residency, you can bring in a container of personal/household items within 6 months of obtaining residency with a full exoneration of import duty. It's well worth it!

@planner

Thank you everyone for the information, very much appreciated!

@ddmcghee

hello,  I wonder lif you can help me.  I want to bring in a 20!ft container into Santo Domingo with residency .   I am building a house so the items would be only for that purpose.    I like to. Bring in kitchen cabinets,TV, bed, and all household items.   How strict are they at customs?   Most of the stuff would be new but could be disguised as used.  Any advice?

It's lot cheaper if you can purchase barrels or a big boxes and ship them via sea freights, you'll save lot of money and the transit time is little longer but you will pay less on duty taxes at the customs.

@Simon Coltman

As I understand it  building materials,  like cabinets do not qualify.  Household goods and personal use  vehicle qualifies. 

BUT you are better to consult the customs broker being used by your shipper!

@IrishDRGuy

If you are bringing in a container with residency, there is no import duty on household items.