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Ghana New & Used Vehicle Import Regulations

Importing Regulations of Vehicles in Ghana

Ghana’s Parliament has postponed the regulation on imports of over-aged vehicles to May 31st, 2001. From May 31st, 2001, any motor-car or commercial vehicle aged more than 10 years imported into the country has to be cleared upon payment of all the relevant duties and taxes i.e. 1 million cedis for vehicles of 1,900cc or below, and 3 million cedis for vehicles over 1,900cc and commercial vehicles. Vehicles that will remain uncleared after May 31st will be confiscated by the authorities.

Approximate Custom Duties (Taxes) on Vehicle Importing in Ghana

Cylinder Capacity Under 1900cc		5%

Cylinder Capacity between 1900cc - 3000cc		10%

Cylinder Capacity Upwards 3000cc		20%

Vans with 10+ Seats		5%

Buses with 30+ Seats		0%

Pick Up Trucks, Tippers & Lorries		5%

Motor Bikes		0%

Bicycles		0%

* CIF is cost of the vehicle, insurance cost and freight cost.

* Import duty is based on the CIF value

* VAT is based on CIF + Duty

* Remaining categories based on CIF

* Vehicles older than 10 years will attract additional penalties

Valuation of Import Vehicles

6 months old- based on purchase price
1.5 years old- 85% of purchase price
2.5 years old- 75% of purchase price
5 years old- 65% of purchase price
5-10 years old- 50% of purchase price

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