02 February 2015

Vehicle Import Custom Regulations of Ghana


Steering Handle: LHD(Left Handle Drive)

Shipping Destination port: Tema

Import restriction: Under 10 years

Import duty rate: 
General Information

CIF is cost of the vehicle, insurance cost and freight cost.
Import duty is based on the CIF value
VAT is based on CIF + Duty
Remaining categories based on CIF
Vehicles older than 10 years will attract additional penalties, Customs penalty over age vehicles
  a) 11 - 12years 5% of CIF
  b) 13 - 14years 10% of CIF
  c) 15 & above 20% of CIF
Customs will determine the value depending on the type and age of the vehicle.
Vehicles older than 10 years pay customs overage penalty.
Right hand drive vehicles not allowed.
Plus special levy of 2%

Import documents required

Clear Copy of car title Information on car title should absolutely read: Brand, Type, Model, Year of manufacture, Chassis /VIN number (17 digits), Engine capacity (in CC) , Engine number.