Import clothing from China to Ghana
Indicative duty ~20% (HS 61 / 62). 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 | ₵1,717 | ₵1,803 |
| ¥10,000 | ₵17,168 | ₵18,027 |
| ¥100,000 | ₵171,685 | ₵180,269 |
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: Clothing to Ghana
For a typical clothing order into Ghana — 800 units at ¥34 each (200 kg, sea freight) — the duty falls in the 20% band, on top of which sit 15% VAT, NHIL, GETFund levy, ECOWAS levy, AU import levy, GRA processing, ICUMS fee. That lands at roughly ₵79,654, or ₵100 per unit (~$8), an effective burden near 46% of the CIF value. Against a local retail of ₵177 to ₵296, gross margin runs about 66-44%. This order Ghana has no de-minimis, so any value pays full duty.
A realistic order: 800 units at ¥34 each (200 kg, 1.2 CBM, sea).
Is it worth importing?
At a landed ₵98 per unit, against a typical local retail of ₵175 to ₵292, gross margin is roughly 66-44%. Indicative; real retail varies by market and channel.
QC check. Check fabric weight (GSM), stitch density and that the size chart matches your market's bodies, not China's; pull a wash test for colour-fastness and shrinkage.
Apparel is a finished consumer good and a protected domestic industry in most markets, so it usually sits at or near the top duty band.
HS classification trap. Knitted (HS 61) and woven (HS 62) garments are separate chapters, and fibre composition shifts the rate; a polyester/cotton blend can be dutied differently from pure cotton.
Indicative, not a quote. Example inputs are typical for the product class; duty and FX sampled 2026-06-07.
Buying clothing on 1688
Typical 1688 search terms: women dress, t-shirt, hoodie, leggings. 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 clothing in Ghana?
Indicative duty for clothing is about 20% (HS hint HS 61 / 62). With Ghana's VAT and levy stack the effective burden is roughly 46%. Verify the exact rate with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division.
What does clothing 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: women dress, t-shirt, hoodie, leggings. 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.