Ghana import duty and de minimis
Duty by category plus the charge stack that applies on top: 15% VAT, NHIL (2.5%), GETFund levy (2.5%), ECOWAS levy (0.5%), AU import levy (0.2%), GRA processing (1%), ICUMS fee (0.75%). Use it to sanity-check a clearing agent's quote.
Indicative, not a quote. Duty and FX values are estimates and must be verified against live customs and FX data before you commit funds.
| Category | Duty | Effective | HS hint | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Parts | 10% | ~34% | HS 8708 | Calculate → |
| Bags | 20% | ~46% | HS 4202 | Calculate → |
| Beauty & Cosmetics | 20% | ~46% | HS 3303 / 3304 | Calculate → |
| Clothing | 20% | ~46% | HS 61 / 62 | Calculate → |
| Electronics | 20% | ~46% | HS 8517 / 8518 / 9102 | Calculate → |
| Hair Products | 20% | ~46% | HS 6703 / 6704 | Calculate → |
| Kitchenware | 20% | ~46% | HS 7323 / 3924 | Calculate → |
| Phone Accessories | 20% | ~46% | HS 8517 / 8504 | Calculate → |
| Shoes | 20% | ~46% | HS 64 | Calculate → |
| Toys | 20% | ~46% | HS 9503 | Calculate → |
Duty bands and VAT verified vs Ghana Revenue Authority + PwC (VAT Act 2025, Act 1151) on 21 June 2026; the exact per-HS line varies — confirm with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division before you pay. source ↗
Indicative ECOWAS CET band for Ghana. Verify exact HS via GRA. Sourced 2026-06-07.
De minimis, in plain terms
No confirmed commercial de minimis; GRA assesses duty + the 20% VAT stack on declared CIF. Verify with a clearing agent.
How is import duty calculated in Ghana?
Ghana's stack is the layered one. On the CIF value you pay the duty band, then NHIL 2.5%, the GETFund levy 2.5%, the ECOWAS 0.5% and AU 0.2% levies, a 1% GRA processing fee and a 0.75% ICUMS fee — and 15% VAT on top. Several of those levies sit outside the VAT base, which is why Ghana's effective rate is a stack to model line by line, not a single percentage.
How much duty will you pay on Kitchenware?
For a typical Kitchenware order (600 units, ¥25,500 of goods), the duty sits in the 20% band (~₵10,347) and VAT (15%) ~₵9,312, for a landed cost of ~₵77,894. Switch category in the table above for its band. Indicative figures, sampled 2026-06-07; not a quote.
What is the de-minimis and can you use it?
No confirmed commercial de minimis; GRA assesses duty + the 20% VAT stack on declared CIF. Verify with a clearing agent.
How do importers overpay (and how to avoid it)?
Assuming a verbal supplier quote holds — without it in writing, a cedi move between order and payment lands on you.
Are these the official rates?
The duty and VAT structure here is correct, but the exact per-HS rate is indicative and customs valuation can differ from your purchase price. Verify the exact line with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division and a clearing agent before paying. Indicative figures, sampled 2026-06-07; not a quote.
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty in Ghana?
Duty depends on the product's HS code. On top of duty you pay 15% VAT, NHIL (2.5%), GETFund levy (2.5%), ECOWAS levy (0.5%), AU import levy (0.2%), GRA processing (1%), ICUMS fee (0.75%). The figures here are indicative; confirm with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division.
What is the de minimis in Ghana?
No confirmed commercial de minimis; GRA assesses duty + the 20% VAT stack on declared CIF. Verify with a clearing agent.
How is VAT applied?
VAT of 15% is applied on the duty-inclusive base. Our calculator applies it on that base.
Are these official duty rates?
The tariff bands are correct but we could not certify every exact HS line against the official Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division schedule. Treat per-category rates as indicative and verify before committing funds. Sourced 2026-06-07.
Last updated: 2026-06-07.
Kwame translates Ghana's layered import-tax system — duty, VAT, NHIL, GETFund and the community levies — into a landed cost an importer can plan around, and tracks how the cedi's moves against the yuan change the maths month to month. Accra-based, writing for the trader sourcing from Guangzhou and 1688.