Import auto parts from China to Ghana
Indicative duty ~10% (HS 8708). Work out the all-in landed cost below.
China to Ghana, all-in
Indicative, not a quote. Duty bands, FX and freight are estimates sampled 2026-06-07. Confirm the exact HS duty with Ghana customs and freight with a forwarder.
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Today's yuan to Ghana rate
Indicative, not a quote. The band is typical of agent/payment pricing.
| CNY | At mid rate | What you actually pay |
|---|---|---|
| ¥1,000 | ₵1,721 | ₵1,807 |
| ¥10,000 | ₵17,207 | ₵18,067 |
| ¥100,000 | ₵172,067 | ₵180,670 |
The FX leg is often the difference between a profitable order and a loss. The mid-market rate is the reference; what you actually pay to settle into a Chinese supplier's account sits 2–5% above it. On a large payment that spread can outweigh the agent fee, so it is worth comparing rates the day you pay.
Worked example: Auto Parts to Ghana
For a typical auto parts order into Ghana — 150 units at ¥205 each (180 kg, sea freight) — the duty falls in the 10% band, on top of which sit 15% VAT, NHIL, GETFund levy, ECOWAS levy, AU import levy, GRA processing, ICUMS fee. That lands at roughly ₵81,200, or ₵541 per unit (~$44), an effective burden near 34% of the CIF value. Against a local retail of ₵713 to ₵1,248, gross margin runs about 57-24%. This order Ghana has no de-minimis, so any value pays full duty.
A realistic order: 150 units at ¥205 each (180 kg, 0.6 CBM, sea).
Is it worth importing?
At a landed ₵535 per unit, against a typical local retail of ₵705 to ₵1,235, gross margin is roughly 57-24%. Indicative; real retail varies by market and channel.
QC check. Match the exact OE part number and vehicle/year, confirm material grade (a brake pad's friction spec, a filter's media), and demand a fitment sample before a full order.
Auto parts usually sit in an intermediate band as inputs, but the sub-line and any assembler concession move the effective rate more than the headline 8708 number.
HS classification trap. Many parts share HS 8708 but sit on different sub-lines at different rates, and assembler/CKD concessions can cut the rate sharply for registered local assemblers, a status traders cannot claim.
Indicative, not a quote. Example inputs are typical for the product class; duty and FX sampled 2026-06-07.
Buying auto parts on 1688
Typical 1688 search terms: car accessories, brake pad, car LED, spare parts. Indicative ECOWAS CET band for Ghana. Verify exact HS via GRA. Sourced 2026-06-07.
All Ghana categories →Frequently asked questions
What duty applies to auto parts in Ghana?
Indicative duty for auto parts is about 10% (HS hint HS 8708). With Ghana's VAT and levy stack the effective burden is roughly 34%. Verify the exact rate with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division.
What does auto parts cost to import from China?
It depends on unit price, quantity, agent fee and freight. Use the calculator above for an all-in landed cost in GHS.
What should I search for on 1688?
Common terms for this category: car accessories, brake pad, car LED, spare parts. Pair these with a sourcing agent if you cannot read Chinese.
Are these numbers official?
No. Duty, FX and freight here are indicative estimates sampled 2026-06-07. Confirm with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division and a forwarder before paying.
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.