Importing Into 🇬🇭 Ghana
Ghana Revenue Authority — Customs Division
12.5%
US$0
De Minimis Threshold
US$0
Commercial parcels assessed at value
Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.
Ghana applies customs duty (0-20%) + 12.5% VAT + 2.5% NHIL + 1% COVID levy + 1% GETFund on imports. ECOWAS preferential treatment for member-state-origin goods.
As of: 2023-01-01
VAT / GST on Imports
12.5%
Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.
Required Documentation
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 01 | Customs declaration form |
| 02 | FDA permit for medications |
Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →
Restricted Import Categories
- ⚠Firearms (police permit)
- ⚠Pharmaceuticals (FDA permit)
- ⚠Pets (Veterinary Services Directorate)
Prohibited Import Categories
- ✗Narcotics
- ✗Counterfeit goods
- ✗Pornographic material
Special Notes
- 01ECOWAS member; intra-bloc preferential trade.
- 02AfCFTA founder; phased tariff elimination from 2021.
- 03Currency: cedi (GHS), inflation has been a persistent issue.
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