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Ghana — Cars from China — duty, age limit & available units

Real Chinese cars in stock with photos, verified import rules, MOQ 1 unit and sea freight to the main gateway port — China export clearance and full paperwork handled by us.

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Import policy at a glance

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.

Available cars with photos

MOQ & trade terms

How it works

1 · SelectPick a car from available units and send an inquiry
2 · Inspect & exportWe inspect in China (photo report) and handle China export clearance
3 · ShipSea freight to your port with the full document set

What we put behind every car

50+ photo inspection reportEvery unit is photographed before shipment — paint, interior, engine bay, VIN and documents — so you see the actual car.
Independent pre-shipment inspectionAn independent inspection can be arranged on request before the car leaves China.
Wear-parts list with your orderA recommended wear-parts list (filters, brake pads, ball joints, sensors and similar) you can add to the same order, so the first service parts arrive with the car.
Remote technical supportWhatsApp and video technical support during working hours, with fault-code guidance and owner documentation for each model.
Clear scope of responsibilityWe are responsible for the vehicle's condition before shipment, the export documents and the material that ships with the car. Local warranty, roadworthiness and accident repair are handled by you or your local partner.

FAQ

What is the used-car age limit and which steering side is required?
Vehicles 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. Left-hand drive only (right-hand drive prohibited except diplomatic missions).
What duties and taxes apply when importing a car?
Import 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.
Which documents are required for the import?
Bill of lading, commercial invoice, GSA conformity certificate, DVLA import permit, pre-delivery inspection (PDI) report, Tax Identification Number (TIN), valid ID, and a PVoC inspection certificate issued in China by a GSA-approved body.
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