How much will it cost to clear that car at Tema or Takoradi port?
Free car import duty calculator for Ghana. Enter your FOB value, freight, engine size, and manufacture year to get a full breakdown — import duty, NHIL, GETFund, VAT, overage penalty, and total landed cost.
Estimate only. Final duty is assessed by GRA on the ICUMS/UNIPASS platform and can differ based on valuation and vehicle condition at physical examination. Always verify with a licensed clearing agent.
Estimated Total Landed Cost
₵135,098
$11,646 equivalent
Total Duties & Taxes
₵36,684
Effective Rate
37.3%
CIF Value
FOB + Freight + Insurance × ₵11.60/USD
₵98,414
Import Duty — 10.0% of CIF
10.0% × ₵98,414
₵9,841
NHIL — 2.5% of CIF+Duty
2.5% × ₵108,256
₵2,706
GETFund Levy — 2.5% of CIF+Duty
2.5% × ₵108,256
₵2,706
AU Levy — 0.2% of CIF
0.2% × ₵98,414
₵197
ECOWAS Levy — 0.5% of CIF
0.5% × ₵98,414
₵492
EXIM Levy — 0.75% of CIF
0.75% × ₵98,414
₵738
Special Import Levy — 2% of CIF
2% × ₵98,414
₵1,968
Examination Fee — 1% of CIF (used)
1% × ₵98,414
₵984
VAT — 15% of (CIF+Duty+NHIL+GETFund)
15% × ₵113,669
₵17,050
Total Statutory Duties & Taxes
Sum of all levies
₵36,684
Estimated Total Landed Cost
CIF + Duties + Fees
₵135,098
Estimate only, based on published GRA rates and ECOWAS CET bands. Final assessment happens on GRA's ICUMS/UNIPASS system and may differ based on valuation, HS code classification, and vehicle condition at physical examination. Right-hand drive vehicles generally require ministerial dispensation; salvaged/flood-damaged vehicles are prohibited.
Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) charges import duty under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff, plus several flat-rate levies on every vehicle cleared through Tema or Takoradi port.
Import Duty
5–20%
of CIF, by cc & fuel
NHIL + GETFund
5%
of CIF + Duty
VAT
15%
of CIF + Duty + NHIL + GETFund
Overage Penalty
0–50%
of CIF, by age & type
Also applied on CIF: AU Levy (0.2%), ECOWAS Levy (0.5%), EXIM Levy (0.75%), Special Import Levy (~2%), and a 1% Examination Fee on used vehicles.
| Vehicle Age | Cars / SUVs / Motorcycles | Pick-ups / Vans / Buses | Trucks / Lorries |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≤10 years | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 10–12 years | 5% | 2.5% | 5% |
| 12–15 years | 20% | 20% | 10% (to 22y) |
| Over 15 / 22 years | 50% | 50% | 30% |
Ambulances and agricultural tractors are exempt from the overage penalty. Age is measured from manufacture date, not registration date.
Ghana generally prohibits right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles for import — left-hand drive is required, with limited ministerial dispensation available in some cases, often requiring conversion before registration.
Salvaged, flooded, or accident-damaged vehicles are prohibited outright, regardless of age or CIF value. Vehicle condition is checked against Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) DGS 4510:2022 at physical examination.
Using a licensed clearing agent is strongly recommended — most importers do not clear vehicles themselves.
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | 🇳🇬 Nigeria | |
|---|---|---|
| Base import duty | 5–20% (by cc/fuel) | 20% flat |
| Age restriction | No hard ban; penalty >10y | 12-year hard limit |
| RHD allowed | Generally no | Yes (Nigeria drives right) |
| Effective total | ~30–50%+ of CIF | ~42–49% of CIF |
Importing to Nigeria instead? Use the Nigeria Import Duty Calculator.
Kwame got an $8,000 FOB quote on a 9-year-old 1.8L petrol sedan, with freight and insurance adding about $1,000 — a CIF of $9,000. At 1.8L (in the 1,001–3,000cc bracket), duty is 10% (~$900). NHIL + GETFund at 5% of CIF + duty adds ~$495. VAT at 15% of that combined base adds ~$1,559. The smaller flat levies — AU, ECOWAS, EXIM, Special Import Levy, and the examination fee — add roughly $401 more. No overage penalty applies since the car is under 10 years old. Total: about $3,355, or 37% of CIF, before port handling and clearing agent fees. Knowing the age cutoff mattered here — one year older and the overage penalty would have added another 5% on top.
Reviewed by Joshua Victor, Founder. Duty structure and clearing steps checked against real vehicle sourcing and clearing experience.
Import duty is 5–20% of CIF depending on engine size and fuel type, plus NHIL and GETFund (2.5% each), 15% VAT, several small flat levies, and an overage penalty of 5–50% for vehicles over 10 years old. Total effective cost is often 30–50%+ of CIF.
A penalty on top of standard duty for vehicles over 10 years old (by manufacture date). For cars, SUVs and motorcycles: 5% (10–12y), 20% (12–15y), 50% (over 15y) of CIF.
Yes, there's no hard age ban for most categories, but a vehicle over 15 years old attracts the maximum 50% overage penalty on CIF value — often the most expensive band to clear.
Generally no. Left-hand drive is required for standard import; RHD needs rare ministerial dispensation, often with a conversion requirement.
GRA's ICUMS/UNIPASS platform lets you check classification and duty status using the vehicle's VIN, make, model, and year. Buyers of used imports should verify this plus a physical chassis check before paying.
GRA duties and levies (roughly 30–50%+ of CIF) plus port handling and clearing agent fees on top. A licensed agent is recommended for accuracy.