How can I import goods to Ghana?

How can I import goods to Ghana?

Requirements

1. Original waybill or Bill of Lading.
2. Attested invoice.
3. Packing list.
4. Import Declaration Form (IDF) from Ministry of Trade.
5. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) from GRA or GhanaCard PIN.
6. Required permit(s) from any of the regulatory agencies, dependent on the type of goods.

What do Ghana import most?

Ten leading products imported into Ghana as of 2019 (in billion U.S. dollars)

Characteristic	Import value in billion U.S. dollars
Commodities not specified according to kind	75.6
Motor cars and transport vehicles	71.2
Crude petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals	40.8
Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles	40.2

What are the 4 types of importation?

Regulated importations (goods regulated by government regulating agencies); Restricted importations (goods that are allowed only under very specific conditions provided in the CMTA); and. Prohibited importations (goods that are absolutely prohibited by reason of public health, morals and safety).

How can I import cheaply?

6 Ways to Save Money Importing

1. Order It on the Cheap.
2. Buy Large Quantities to Keep Your Transportation Cost Down.
3. Import From a Country Close to Yours to Save on Transportation Costs.
4. Purchase the Same Product in Different Colors.
5. Track Your Imports with Online Software.
6. Establish Creative Payment Terms.

How much is import duties in Ghana?

Primary Charges

TYPE OF VEHICLE	IMPORT DUTY	EXIM LEVY
1. Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1000cc	5%	0.75%
2.Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000cc but not exceeding 3000cc	10%	0.75%
3.Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3000cc	20%	0.75%
4.Motor Cars designed for travelling on snow; golf cars and similar vehicles	20%	0.75%

How much is customs duty in Ghana?

5% – Basic necessities, basic raw materials, Capital Goods, Specific Inputs. 10% – Inputs and Intermediary Products (Semi-Finished Goods) 20% – Finished Goods (final Consumer goods) 35% – Specific goods for Economic Development.