Convenció internacional i procediments duaners a Ghana

International Conventions

Member of the World Trade Organization (WTO)

International Economic Cooperation

Member of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Member of African Union (AU)

Member of WTO

Member of Commonwealth of Nations

Non Tariff Barriers

Animal imports require a permit from the Veterinary Head Office. Arms and ammunition legally entering the country require a permit from the Ministry of the interior. Poultry products entering from certain high-risk countries require a permit from Ministries of Trade and Agriculture. Live plants and products require a permit from the Ministry of Agriculture. Rough and uncut diamonds need a licence from the Ministry of Finance.

Customs Duties and Taxes on Imports

12,51%
(Weighted mean applied tariff is the average of effectively applied rates weighted by the product import shares corresponding to each partner country. Source: World Bank)

Customs Classification

Ghana is a member of the World Customs Organisation and complies with the harmonised customs system.

Import Procedures

The following documents are required for goods entering Ghana:

•     Bill of lading;
•     Certificate of origin;
•     Commercial invoice;
•     Customs Packing list;
•     Insurance bond;
•     Import declaration; and
•     Technical standard/health certificate

The clearance and shipping of goods are processed through a single-window portal called GC-Net. Additional procedures apply to rice, medicine, auto spare vehicle and vegetable oil imports.

Importing Samples

Goods that are considered "high risk" by Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) cannot be imported until their samples have been tested to the applicable standard and found to have satisfied the requirement. These goods include:

•     Food Products
•     Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Medical Devises
•     Alcoholic and nonalcoholic products
•     Chemicals and Allied Products
•     Petroleum Products
•     Electrical Appliances
•     Electrical products: e.g. bulbs, switches, sockets, Cables, etc
•     Electrical cables
•     Electronic products
•     Building Materials
•     African Textile Prints
•     Used Goods: e.g. Secondhand clothing
•     Pyrotechnic products
•     Motor Vehicle Batteries
•     Vehicle Spare Parts
•     Industrial machinery
•     Arms and Ammunitions
•     Machetes and Cutlass
•     LPG cylinders and accessories
•     Toys

To go further, check out our service Import Controls and Export Controls.

For Further Information

GRA
Ghana Trade Portal
Business Portal for Africa