Import hair products from China to Ghana
Indicative duty ~20% (HS 6703 / 6704). 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: Hair Products to Ghana
For a typical hair products order into Ghana — 200 units at ¥165 each (30 kg, air 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 ₵92,129, or ₵461 per unit (~$37), an effective burden near 46% of the CIF value. Against a local retail of ₵574 to ₵1,148, gross margin runs about 60-20%. This order Ghana has no de-minimis, so any value pays full duty.
A realistic order: 200 units at ¥165 each (30 kg, 0.16 CBM, air).
Is it worth importing?
At a landed ₵455 per unit, against a typical local retail of ₵567 to ₵1,133, gross margin is roughly 60-20%. Indicative; real retail varies by market and channel.
QC check. Confirm human vs synthetic honestly (a burn test tells you), check weft tightness and shedding, and verify length after washing, which is where bundles lose claimed inches.
Hair products are finished consumer goods; the band is moderate-to-high and the bigger variable is correct human/wig/synthetic classification.
HS classification trap. Human hair (HS 6703) and finished wigs (HS 6704) are different lines, and synthetic fibre shifts the chapter again, so the same shipment can be classified three ways.
Indicative, not a quote. Example inputs are typical for the product class; duty and FX sampled 2026-06-07.
Buying hair products on 1688
Typical 1688 search terms: human hair bundles, wig, lace frontal, braiding hair. 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 hair products in Ghana?
Indicative duty for hair products is about 20% (HS hint HS 6703 / 6704). 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 hair products 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: human hair bundles, wig, lace frontal, braiding hair. 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.