Customs Tariffs and Levies
Under the ECOWAS Common External Tariffs, Ghana now operates Five-Band Tax Rates. These are: Note: The above enumerated tax rates are not in respect of Import Duty only; they are also an
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Under the ECOWAS Common External Tariffs, Ghana now operates Five-Band Tax Rates. These are: Note: The above enumerated tax rates are not in respect of Import Duty only; they are also an
Tariffs are based on value (ad valorem) or weight or volume (specific) and are subject to change. Most goods, unless they are exempt from customs duties, are subject to an import duty,
Presently, solar and wind energy generating systems are exempt from both import duties and value added tax (VAT). Components for use with solar and wind generation systems benefit from a
If you are interested in getting into the import business in Ghana, it is a good idea to find out what the Ghana import duty exemptions are. Check out the information below.
What tariff structure does Ghana follow under ECOWAS? Ghana applies the Common External Tariff (CET) of ECOWAS, which sets five tariff bands ranging from zero duty on essentials to
The USA announced on 2nd April 2025 the imposition of 10% universal tariff, effective April 5, 2025, covering imports from all countries including Ghana into the United States. However, goods
The 1% Processing Fee on goods whose importation is statutorily exempt from the payment of Import Duty remains unchanged. Unaccompanied Personal Effects will attract the 1% processing fee.
Ghana Customs may set different tax thresholds for different types of goods and different types of taxpayers. Generally speaking, small personal items or samples may be exempt from customs duties.
HS codes, customs tariff and VAT rates. Up-to-date information of customs regulators.
A number of goods and services are exempt from VAT under the VAT Act, 2013 (Act 870) law (S. 15 Section 35/ Schedule 1). This classification should, however, be distinguished from zero-rated supplies.
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