| Import Regulation of Cars in Ghana |
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 Ghana’s Parliament has postponed the regulation on imports of over-aged vehicles to May 31st, 2001. From May 31st, 2001, any motor-car or commercial vehicle aged more than 10 years imported into the country has to be cleared upon payment of all the relevant duties and taxes i.e. 1 million cedis for vehicles of 1,900cc or below, and 3 million cedis for vehicles over 1,900cc and commercial vehicles. Vehicles that will remain uncleared after May 31st will be confiscated by the authorities. |
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| Custom Duties (Taxes) on Importing Cars in Ghana |
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| Vehicle Type (Imported) |
Custom Rate (in %) |
| » Cylinder Capacity Under 1900cc |
5% |
| » Cylinder Capacity between 1900cc - 3000cc |
10% |
| » Cylinder Capacity Upwards 3000cc |
20% |
| » Vans with 10+ Seats |
5% |
| » Buses with 30+ Seats |
0% |
| » Pick Up Trucks, Tippers & Lorries |
5% |
| » Motor Bikes |
0% |
| » Bicycles |
0% |
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| * CIF is cost of the vehicle, insurance cost and freight cost. |
| * Import duty is based on the CIF value. |
| * VAT is based on CIF + Duty |
| * Remaining categories based on CIF |
| Note : Vehicles older than 10 years will attract additional penalties |
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| Imported Cars Valuation in Ghana |
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- 6 months old- based on purchase price
- 1.5 years old- 85% of purchase price
- 2.5 years old- 75% of purchase price
- 5 years old- 65% of purchase price
- 5-10 years old- 50% of purchase price
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