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Moving to Ghana or for that matter any country can become difficult-unless you make yourself aware of the customs regulation details in that country. After all, you do not want your belongings to be stranded in some port in the country. In some countries especially, customs regulations can be very stringent-and you may suddenly find yourself in a puddle. So, do your homework!
The customs regulations information listed on our website have been collected from several sources including information made-available-by embassies and government websites. |
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Major City/Cities in Ghana |
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Customs Regulations applicable while Shipping To Ghana |
| Shipping to Ghana - Customs Regulations |
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Passport
Letter of Transfer from the shippers employer
Ghana Customs Form C.12
Inventory (in English, with values, dated, and signed)
PUBD Form ("Personal Unaccompanied Baggage Declaration") to be filled out
at airport of arrival, failure may cause penalty and delay.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
Used household goods duty-free if goods have been in owner's possession
for at least six months and are for the continued use of the owner and not for
resale
Goods must arrive within 12 months of customer's arrival
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
Items less then six months old are subject to duties
Excessive amounts of food
Medications (prescription required except for first aid items)
Electrical appliances; only one item is authorized per family. The second
is subject to payment of Customs duties and taxes
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New electrical items are subject to payment of Customs duties and taxes
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Firearms and weapons (proof of ownership, Import License, Police
Withdrawal Permit, and License from Ministry of Interior required)
Ports of import are limited
Drugs
Pornographic material
Explosives
Counterfeit money
Alcohol and other spirits are prohibited and should be sent
separately
MOTOR VEHICLES
Customer's presence at Customs clearance may be required
Cars over five years old pay graduated penalty, according to year of
manufacture
Only left-hand drive cars allowed
Size limit: above 1600cc dutiable
Documents required:
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Customs Form C.12/SAD
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Proof of ownership, i.e. Insurance Certificate, Registration Card
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Original Purchase Invoice
PETS
CUSTOMER'S PRESENCE IS REQUIRED FOR CLEARANCE
Proof of inoculation from a registered veterinarian
Quarantine required in a licensed kennel
Import license issued after quarantine period is completed
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NOTE - Customs regulations of Ghana are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to Ghana (this destination )and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, Movers.com cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate before you make your move to Ghana. |
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