Ghana - Import TariffsGhana - Import Tariffs
Ghana currently uses the Harmonized System (HS) Customs Code to classify goods. Taxes that are assessed on the basis of weight, value or volume are subject to change annually. Goods arriving in the country may be subject to import duty, Value Added Tax (VAT), special tax and import excise duty. Duties are imposed on certain categories of exports also.
Aside from a few items that are exempt from the payment of customs duty, all imports are subject to import duty plus VAT. VAT is calculated on the duty-inclusive value of the goods at rates contained in the HS manual. The extractive industries have sector specific exemptions and duties. For further information, please visit the Customs Service website. Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.
Aside from a few items that are exempt from the payment of customs duty, all imports are subject to import duty plus VAT. VAT is calculated on the duty-inclusive value of the goods at rates contained in the HS manual. The extractive industries have sector specific exemptions and duties. For further information, please visit the Customs Service website. Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.