Ghana Import Duty Calculator
Use our Ghana import duty calculator to estimate customs duties, VAT, and total landed cost for shipments to Ghana with current GRA rates.
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About Importing to Ghana
Use our Ghana import duty calculator to work out the full cost of importing from AliExpress, Amazon, or any international store into Ghana. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) charges import duty on the CIF value of your shipment, plus VAT at 12.5%, a 2.5% import levy, and excise duty on certain goods such as cosmetics and beverages. Our free tool calculates every component of your landed cost — product price, shipping, import duty, VAT, levy, and excise — so you know exactly what to expect at the port. Whether you are importing electronics, clothing, or machinery, the Ghana import duty calculator above gives you instant, reliable estimates.
How Import Duties Are Calculated for Ghana
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), through its Customs Division, assesses import duties via the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) — a single-window platform that replaced the older GCMS and PAARS systems. All declarations are filed through UNIPASS/ICUMS, where clearing agents submit invoices, bills of lading, and permits electronically.
GRA duties are based on the CIF value using the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System. Import duty rates range from 0% for solar energy to 20% for electronics, appliances, and accessories, and up to 20% for clothing. After duty, VAT at 12.5% is applied on the duty-inclusive value, along with a 2.5% import levy. Cosmetics attract an additional 2.5% excise duty. Use this Ghana customs duty calculator to get a precise landed-cost estimate based on current GRA rates before you buy.
Ghana Import Tax Rates
Source: official customs authority
| Category | Duty | VAT | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 20% | 20% | Levy 1.7% |
| Clothing | 20% | 20% | Levy 1.7% |
| Cosmetics | 20% | 20% | Levy 1.7% |
| Appliances | 20% | 20% | Levy 1.7% |
| Machinery | 5% | 20% | Levy 1.7% |
| Solar Energy | 0% | 0% | — |
| Accessories | 20% | 20% | Levy 1.7% |
| Phones & Computers | 10% | 20% | Levy 1.7% |
De minimis: $0
Goods under this threshold may clear duty-free
Currency: GHS
1 USD ≈ 15.5 GHS
Shipping: $22
Typical international shipping estimate
Example Import Cost Calculation for Ghana
For a $50 electronics item shipped to Accra, Ghana, the shipping estimate is $22. The CIF value is $72. Import duty at 20% is $14.40. VAT at 12.5% on the duty-inclusive CIF is $10.80. The 2.5% levy adds $1.80. Total landed cost comes to $99.00. In Ghanaian cedis at 15.5 GHS/USD, that is approximately GHS 1,535.