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🇬🇭 Guide: Understanding Vehicle Import Duties in Ghana
Ghana's import duties for vehicles are governed by the Customs Act and processed through the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS). This guide provides a breakdown of the taxes, penalties, and valuation methods involved when importing vehicles into Ghana.
🚗 Key Factors That Influence Duties
- Vehicle age
- Engine capacity (in cc)
- Original MSRP (depreciated to compute CIF)
- Vehicle classification and fuel type
💰 Core Tax Components
| Tax/Levy | Rate | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Import Duty | 5% – 20% | Based on engine size and fuel type |
| VAT | 15% | Applies at importation (see VAT reforms effective 1 Jan 2026) |
| NHIL | 2.5% | Health-related levy |
| GETFund Levy | 2.5% | Goes to education funding |
| AU Levy | 0.2% | African Union contribution |
| ECOWAS Levy | 0.5% | For ECOWAS regional development |
| EXIM Levy | 0.75% | Export-Import levy |
| Exam Fee | 1% | Flat rate on CIF |
| Special Import Levy | Varies / if applicable | Shown on your CCVR/ICUMS assessment where applicable |
Update: GRA published VAT reforms effective 1 Jan 2026 including removal of the 1% COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy. Always confirm the current assessment on your CCVR / ICUMS.
📢 Latest Updates (Jan 2026)
- • VAT fully enforced at 15% under Act 1151 for all vehicle imports via ICUMS
- • Exchange rate fluctuations significantly impact total costs — confirm GHS/USD rate before clearance
- • Right-hand-drive vehicles remain restricted; additional permits required
- • No duty exemptions for individuals (only diplomatic missions/government officials)
⏳ Overage Penalties (Based on Age)
Additional penalty is applied on the CIF value for cars older than 10 years:
| Age | Penalty |
|---|---|
| ≤ 10 years | 0% |
| > 10 and ≤ 12 | 5% |
| > 12 and ≤ 15 | 20% |
| > 15 and ≤ 25 | 50% |
| > 25 and ≤ 35 | 70% |
| > 35 years | 100% |
📦 What is CIF?
The CIF value (Cost, Insurance, Freight) is calculated based on the MSRP of the vehicle minus depreciation, plus shipping and insurance. Customs uses the following schedule:
- less than 6 months: 0% depreciation
- 6 months to 1.5 years: 15% depreciation
- 1.5 to 2.5 years: 30% depreciation
- 2.5 to 5 years: 40% depreciation
- 5 years or more: 50% depreciation
This depreciated MSRP becomes the base on which all the taxes are calculated.
✅ Sources
- Ghana Revenue Authority – Customs
- ICUMS Portal
- Ghana Customs Act, 2015 (Act 891)
🧠 Final Tip
This tool provides near-accurate estimates based on public data. Always confirm final figures with a licensed clearing agent before completing your import process.
Ghana duty calculator (ICUMS duty checker)
Use this free Ghana car duty calculator to estimate import duty before clearing. It applies ECOWAS CET bands, VAT/NHIL, levies, and overage penalties using the ICUMS flow.
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How it works: Enter year, engine cc, and MSRP. We compute CIF, apply ECOWAS duty bands, VAT, NHIL, levies, and any overage penalty—similar to the ICUMS duty checker.
Overage penalties: 5%–100% on CIF for vehicles older than 10 years. The calculator auto-applies the right bracket.
Tip: Exchange rate auto-fills using live USD/GHS. Update it to match your bank or broker if needed. Decode VINs to prefill basics, then track your shipment with the live vessel tracker.
ICUMS explainer: ICUMS (Integrated Customs Management System) combines CIF, duty band, VAT/NHIL, levies, and any overage into a single workflow. This calculator mirrors that flow so you can pre-check before filing.
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