Ghana drives on the right and requires left-hand-drive vehicles, arriving through the ports of Tema and Takoradi. Imports of Japanese stock must therefore be LHD units, with strong demand for compact sedans and SUVs.
Ghana applies an over-age penalty on vehicles older than ten years on top of standard duties, so newer units are usually more economical. Customs valuation is based on the Ghana Customs system.
Overview
- Age limit
- No fixed limit
- Main ports
- Tema, Takoradi
- Drive side
- LHD
- Currency
- GHS
- Inspection
- Destination inspection (pre-arrival assessment)
Indicative duties & taxes
How import taxes stack up on the CIF value.
| FOB | $10,000 |
| Ocean freight · Tema | $1,500 |
| Marine insurance | $173 |
| CIF value | $11,673 |
| Import Duty | $2,335 |
| VAT | $2,101 |
| NHIL + GETFund + levies | $700 |
| Estimated taxes | $5,136 |
| Estimated landed cost | $16,808 |
Estimates only, based on indicative rates. Request a formal quote from ASTONISHING CARS for exact figures.
Required documents
- •Original Bill of Lading
- •Export Certificate
- •Commercial invoice
- •Import Declaration Form (IDF)
- •Destination inspection report
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Import process
- 1Source a left-hand-drive (LHD) vehicle, ideally under ten years old.
- 2Ship via RoRo to Tema or Takoradi.
- 3Complete the destination inspection.
- 4Clear customs and pay duty, VAT and levies.
- 5Register the vehicle with the DVLA.
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Read moreFrequently asked questions
Does Ghana use LHD or RHD vehicles?+
Ghana drives on the right and requires left-hand-drive (LHD) vehicles. RHD Japanese cars cannot be registered.
Is there a penalty for old cars in Ghana?+
Yes. Vehicles older than ten years attract an over-age penalty in addition to standard duties. Verify current rates with Ghana Customs.
Figures are indicative and change frequently. Always confirm current rules and rates with the official customs authority before importing.
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