The Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic (Aird) positively valued the recent operations carried out against the Illicit trade and the competence unfair In the country. These practices, the institution warns, puts both consumer health and economic stability and the legality of commerce at risk.
Mario Pujols, executive vice president of the Aird He pointed out that competence unfair It has been a constant concern for the industrial sector, appearing in the quarterly ranking of factors that affect competitiveness, prepared by the association.
In that sense, Pujols applauded the efforts of Supervisory of the General Directorate of Customs (DGA), motivated by inconsistencies and irregularities detected in various import processes, the institution said in a press release.
“We reiterate our firm support to these actions of the DGA. This sends a clear message that those who ignore the current legal framework face the consequences.”Aird Executive Vice President
He also highlighted the role of the specialized body of Control of fuels and Trade of merchandise (CECCOM), together with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and MSMEs (MICM), the General Directorate of Medicines, Food and Health Products (DIGEMAPS), Pro Consumer and other entities, for the execution of preventive inspections and operations at the national level.
Impact of seizures
- Last March, the DGA revealed that it seized about 19 million cigarettes
- This merchandise sought to evade the payment of more than RD $ 150 million in taxes.
As a result of these actions, they have confiscated hundreds of thousands of cigarettes smugglingbottles of alcohol in irregular condition and medications without sanitary registration. In addition, at least a dozen people have undergone justice for their relationship with these illegal practices.
“The Dominican industry cannot compete on equal terms if some economic actors operate outside the law. evasion fiscal and the smuggling They affect competitiveness and reduce state income. It is necessary to maintain these operations throughout the national territory, “Pujols concluded.
