Age limitVehicles over 10 years from the year of manufacture face escalating 'overage' penalties (about 5% at 10–12 years, up to 50% beyond 15 years). Most importers stay under 10 years. Left-hand drive only; right-hand drive is prohibited except for diplomats.
Import duty & taxesImport duty 5% / 10% / 20% of CIF by engine displacement, plus VAT 15%, NHIL 2.5%, GETFund levy 2.5%, ECOWAS levy 0.5%, AU levy 0.2%, EXIM levy 0.75% and Special Import Levy about 2% — commonly 30–60% of CIF in total. Private electric vehicles are taxed in the same bands; public-transport EVs are exempt from import duty for 8 years from January 2024. Confirm current rates with the GRA.
SteeringLeft-hand drive only (right-hand drive prohibited except diplomatic missions).
Main ports / entryThe Port of Tema handles 90%+ of vehicle imports; Takoradi is the secondary port. Vehicles not cleared within about 21 days incur daily storage charges.