Ghana car import duty guide

A practical overview for buyers importing through Tema or Takoradi. Use our vehicle calculator for indicative landed-cost breakdowns.

Disclaimer: Duties, levies, port charges, VAT/NHIL/GETFund, and clearing costs shown on Oakmann Motors are estimates only. Final charges are set by Ghana Customs and port authorities.

What goes into landed cost?

FOB — vehicle price at origin yard
Freight — RoRo or container to Tema/Takoradi
Insurance — marine cargo insurance (indicative)
CIF — FOB + freight + insurance (duty is often calculated on CIF)
Import duty & levies — per GRA schedules (verify with clearing agent)
Inspection & service fees — export-side processing
Clearing & port charges — paid locally in Ghana

Vehicle age warning

Ghana applies age-related rules and penalties on many vehicle categories. Vehicles more than 10 years old may attract additional charges. Always confirm with your clearing agent before purchase.

Steering (RHD)

Most Ghana commuter imports are right-hand-drive from Japan. Confirm steering position on each listing before you commit.

How Oakmann Motors helps

Each vehicle detail page includes a Ghana landed-cost calculator. Admin pricing uses configurable freight rates, currency conversion, and duty rules — updated when GRA schedules change.