Import kitchenware from China to Ghana
Indicative duty ~20% (HS 7323 / 3924). 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: Kitchenware to Ghana
For a typical kitchenware order into Ghana — 600 units at ¥43 each (240 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 ₵78,944, or ₵132 per unit (~$11), an effective burden near 46% of the CIF value. Against a local retail of ₵185 to ₵296, gross margin runs about 56-29%. This order Ghana has no de-minimis, so any value pays full duty.
A realistic order: 600 units at ¥43 each (240 kg, 1.8 CBM, sea).
Is it worth importing?
At a landed ₵130 per unit, against a typical local retail of ₵182 to ₵292, gross margin is roughly 56-29%. Indicative; real retail varies by market and channel.
QC check. Demand food-grade material certs for anything touching food, check coating adhesion on non-stick, and confirm stainless grade (304 vs 201 rusts differently) with a magnet/acid test.
Kitchenware is a finished consumer good in a mid-to-high band; the precise rate follows the material chapter, not a single 'kitchenware' line.
HS classification trap. The same item splits by material: stainless (HS 7323), plastic (HS 3924) and ceramic (HS 6911/6912) each have their own rate, so a mixed kitchen set needs line-by-line declaration.
Indicative, not a quote. Example inputs are typical for the product class; duty and FX sampled 2026-06-07.
Buying kitchenware on 1688
Typical 1688 search terms: cookware set, kitchen gadget, food container, utensils. 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 kitchenware in Ghana?
Indicative duty for kitchenware is about 20% (HS hint HS 7323 / 3924). 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 kitchenware 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: cookware set, kitchen gadget, food container, utensils. 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.