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Importing Cars to Ghana

Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Ghana

Importing a used Japanese car to Ghana with Washin Auto: choose your vehicle, we prepare the export documents and ship it to your port, then you clear customs and register locally. Age limit: Used cars over 10 years old require a graduated duty and penalty (according to year of manufacture). The age of a motor vehicle imported under the law is calculated with effect from the year in which the motor vehicle was first manufactured. The age of a vehicle is a crucial determinant in valuation for duty purposes. In arriving at the age of vehicles, Customs uses the model year reckoning index which normally gives a round year age point e.g. 1990 or 2000 or the dealer chart matrix.. Typical shipping time: RoRo (34-44 Days).

Year Restriction

Max. 10 Years Old

Destination Port

Tema

Time of Shipment

RoRo (34-44 Days)

Vessel Schedule

RoRo (Monthly)

Shipping Line

Apex Shipping & Commercial Company Ltd.

Inspection

No Inspection Required

Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Ghana

Left Hand Drive Vehicles

Only left hand drive vehicles are allowed to be imported in Ghana, except some special vehicles.

Age Restriction

Used cars over 10 years old require a graduated duty and penalty (according to year of manufacture). The age of a motor vehicle imported under the law is calculated with effect from the year in which the motor vehicle was first manufactured. The age of a vehicle is a crucial determinant in valuation for duty purposes. In arriving at the age of vehicles, Customs uses the model year reckoning index which normally gives a round year age point e.g. 1990 or 2000 or the dealer chart matrix.

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Ghana

All vehicles imported into the country are required to pay the following duties and taxes:

Duties Taxes
Import Duty
(0%, 5%, 10%, and 20%)
Import VAT
(0% or 12.5%)
National Health Insurance Levy
(0% or 2.5%)
ECOWAS Levy
(0.5%)
Export Development Fund (EDIF)
(0.5%)
Examination Fee
(1%)

Import Duties on the used cars are calculated based on the following :

  • By engine capacity e.g. 1.6cc, 2.0cc, 2.5cc, etc.
  • By the seating capacity e.g. 5, 10, 30, 50 persons
  • By usage/purpose e.g. Buses, trucks, tippers, lorries etc.
  • By age

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in Ghana

The dealer/importer shall furnish the Commissioner of CEPS with the following information and documents:
  • The year of manufacture
  • The name and address of the manufacturer of the used car and
  • The home delivery value of the used car.
  • Certificate of Title and Registration
  • Original Bill of Lading – state chassis & engine numbers, CC size, brand and model
  • Purchase Invoice & Insurance Policy – original
  • International Driver’s License
  • Customs Form C. 12/SAD
 

Valuation Of Used Vehicle:

For the purposes of levying taxes the value of a vehicle shall be deemed to be the Home Delivery Value, depreciated as below, plus the Freight and Insurance as stipulated under section 90 of PNDC LAW 330, 1993.

  • Where the age of a used motor vehicle does not exceed six months – The price shall be deemed to be the first Purchase Price.
  • Where the age exceeds six months but does not exceed one and a half years – Eighty-five per centum of the first Purchase Price.
  • Also, where the age exceeds one and a half years but does not Exceed two and a half years – Seventy per centum of the first Purchase Price.
  • Where the age exceeds two and a half but does not exceed five years – Sixty per centum of the first Purchase Price.
  • Where the age exceeds five years – Fifty per centum of purchase price.
No. PENALTIES ON IMPORTATION OF OVERAGE VEHICLES  
 
Penalties are imposed on some category of overage vehicles in addition to any applicable duties and taxes as follows:
 
 
TYPES OF MOTOR VEHICLE
PENALTY
1.
MOTOR CARS
 
(a)
Where the age does not exceed ten (10) years.
NIL
(b)
Where the age exceeds ten (10) years but does not exceed twelve (12) years.
5% of CIF value
(c)
Where the age exceeds twelve (12) years but does not exceed fifteen (15) years.
20% of CIF value
(d)
Where the age exceeds fifteen (15) years but does not exceed twenty-five (25) years.
50% of CIF value
(e)
Where the age exceeds twenty-five (25) years but does not exceed thirty-five (35) years.
70% of CIF value
(f)
Where the age exceeds thirty-five (35) years.
100% of CIF value

 

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Import Process Overview

Understanding the step-by-step process of importing a Japanese vehicle

1

Choose Your Vehicle

Browse our inventory and select the perfect Japanese car for your needs

2

Documentation

We help you prepare all necessary export and import documents

3

Shipping & Logistics

Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port

4

Local Clearance

Customs clearance and registration in your country