Why similar vehicles attract different import duty rates: What you need to know before importing a car into Ghana

Have you ever questioned why Customs calculates import duty for vehicles using a value different from the price at which the vehicle was purchased abroad?

On why electric and hybrid passenger vehicles currently attract a 20 per cent import duty despite efforts to encourage cleaner transport, Mr Ntem explained that the current rate reflects the ECOWAS Common External Tariff.

According to the GRA's published Customs tariff schedule, vehicle classification depends on factors such as the type of vehicle, engine capacity and fuel system before the applicable tariff rate is assigned.