Rice is Ghana’s second most widely consumed staple, after maize. Because the amount of rice locally produced is not sufficient, however, Ghana has had to allow importers to bring in rice from outside into the country to meet the supply deficit. In 2022, Ghana’s rice imports were valued at $560 million. Ghana Rice Import Sources Below are the major sources of rice imports … [Read more...]
Ghana Import Duty Exemptions – A Quick Guide
If you are interested in getting into the import business in Ghana, it is a good idea to find out what the Ghana import duty exemptions are. Check out the information below. General Exemptions 1. Advertising Materials These include: Advertising materials, patterns, and samples that are not for sale.Framed posters and reproduced paintings, etchings, engravings, and … [Read more...]
Your Guide to Ghana Import Procedures
Are you thinking of starting to import goods into Ghana? Below is an outline of the Ghana import procedures that you need to follow. Before you start to import, however, it is important to note that Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is strict on the procedures to be followed, and requires that every importer uses a registered Customs Agent. Customs Agents are individuals or … [Read more...]
Ghana Import Duty – The Only Guide You Need
Are you interested in importing items into Ghana? Well, there is some information you will need before you embark on this venture. First, note that goods arriving in the country may be subject to import duty, special duty, VAT and import excise duty. Ghana import duty is assessed based on volume, weight or value of an item, and is subject to change every year. Import duty rates … [Read more...]
Ghana Import Duty – How to get an Import Duty Refund
Did you know that the Ghana Revenue Authority gives import duty refunds? According to Section 104 of the Customs Act 2015, Act 891, the Authority can repay an amount of customs import duty paid on goods imported into Ghana. The Authority may refund the import duty in 2 ways: Waive the payment of import duty that is yet to be paidRefund an amount of import duty that has … [Read more...]