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Auto Duty Checker Ghana

Estimate Ghana vehicle import duty in cedis with AutoDutyCheck. Enter your vehicle value, shipping and insurance costs to start planning your import budget.

Vehicle Details

Cost Valuation

$

Original price when new

$

Current buying price

$
$
GHS
Reference rate: Default Fallback

ICUMS Official System

GRA processes Customs assessments through ICUMS (UNIPASS). Consult the government portal and your clearing agent to confirm your vehicle’s assessment.

Open ICUMS Duty Portal

Required Documents

  • Bill of Lading or waybill
  • Attested invoice
  • Packing list
  • Import Declaration Form
  • TIN or GhanaCard PIN
  • Applicable permits, confirmed with your agent

Restriction Notice

GSA's October 2026 rules prohibit used vehicles over 15 years old and specified damaged or non-conforming vehicles, subject to the shipment exemptions. Paying an overage penalty does not override a prohibition. Right-hand steering vehicles require separate GRA confirmation.

Read the current vehicle restrictions

22Autos is independent of GRA. This estimate uses simplified assumptions; final duties are determined through Customs assessment in ICUMS.

Self-Service Duty Payment

How to Pay Your Duties Online

Ghana has digitized customs payments. You can pay your own import duties directly and securely on the official government portal using Mobile Money, Visa/Mastercard, or Bank Transfer.

  1. 01

    Visit official portal

    Go to the official government payment portal (ghana.gov.gh). Always check for the secure SSL lock.

    Tip: We recommend bookmarking the portal directly to ensure you always visit the official page and avoid phishing links.

  2. 02

    Login or Register

    Log into your account. If you are a new user, register a profile with your email or mobile phone number.

    Tip: You will need your Ghana Card or local phone number handy for a quick verification if you are registering for the first time.

  3. 03

    Select GRA Agency

    From the government agencies list on the main dashboard, search and select the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

    Tip: GRA is the designated agency responsible for all domestic and customs taxes in Ghana.

  4. 04

    Choose File & Pay Taxes

    Under the GRA agency service menu, locate and click on the "File & Pay Taxes" category.

    Tip: This section processes self-assessments, direct returns, and customs duties.

  5. 05

    Select Pay Customs Duty

    Under the payment options list, choose the specific service labeled "Pay Customs Duty".

    Tip: Ensure you do not select standard tax payments as customs duty has its own validation channel.

  6. 06

    Enter Bill Number & Pay

    Input your 11-digit Customs Bill Number (BOE Declaration Number) and proceed to pay via Mobile Money or Card.

    Tip: After typing the bill number, the portal automatically loads your name and the exact duty estimate for verification.

Ready to pay?

Open the official government gateway to pay your customs duty directly. Check for the padlock and the ghana.gov.gh address before entering any details.

Visit Ghana.gov

How to use the Ghana car duty calculator

The 22Autos Auto Duty Checker, also called AutoDutyCheck, helps you plan a vehicle purchase. Use it to compare a vehicle's estimated import budget before bidding, buying or arranging shipment. Confirm vehicle eligibility first; the calculation does not check whether a car can legally be imported.

  1. Enter the year and engine capacity from the vehicle's documents.
  2. Use the purchase value, or supply a manufacturer value to explore the tool's depreciation assumptions.
  3. Add freight and insurance in US dollars. Check the reference exchange rate and adjust it for your scenario.
  4. Select “Calculate Estimate” to see the breakdown in Ghana cedis. Keep a copy and compare it with a full import quote.

CIF means cost, insurance and freight. It is useful for separating the shipment value from later taxes and local charges. Read our car import cost guide for a worked budget example.

Ghana vehicle import duty questions

Is the Auto Duty Checker an official GRA calculator?

No. AutoDutyCheck is a planning tool from 22Autos, independent of the Ghana Revenue Authority. It provides an estimate using simplified assumptions. The final amount payable comes from your Customs assessment in ICUMS.

What do I need to estimate car import duty in Ghana?

Have the vehicle year, engine capacity, purchase or manufacturer value, freight quote and insurance cost ready. Enter the USD-to-GHS reference rate for your planning scenario. Use actual shipping and insurance figures when you have them; leaving these blank applies the calculator’s defaults.

Does the result include every cost of importing a car?

No. The result combines the entered vehicle, freight and insurance values with estimated taxes and fees. Budget separately for auction or seller fees, inland transport, shipping-line and terminal charges, agent services, repairs, registration and delivery. Ask for a quote that names each included cost.

Does paying duty or an overage penalty make a vehicle eligible?

No. A cost estimate does not grant import approval. GSA’s October 2026 framework prohibits used vehicles over 15 years old and specified damaged or non-conforming vehicles, with exemptions for vehicles shipped before 1 October or already in Ghana before that date. Confirm eligibility before buying; the year-only calculator cannot verify condition or exemption evidence.

Is pre-shipment inspection currently required?

As reviewed on 6 October 2026, GSA suspended pre-shipment inspection on 5 October and said a new implementation date would follow. That notice does not announce withdrawal of the vehicle restrictions. Confirm the current conformity paperwork and clearance process with GSA before shipping.

Why can my Customs assessment differ from this estimate?

The assessed vehicle value, tariff classification, age, applicable reliefs, exchange rate and rules in force can differ from the assumptions here. The current calculation does not apply separate electric, hybrid or commercial-vehicle tax treatments. Confirm those cases with Customs before relying on an estimate.

Check your estimate and plan the next step

For Customs rules and procedures, consult the GRA vehicle importation guidance and the GRA import procedures. Confirm the current assessment with Customs or your clearing agent before payment.

Request a vehicle import quote