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
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:
Customs Form C.12/SAD
Proof of ownership, i.e. Insurance Certificate, Registration Card
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 are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, Golden Chariots International 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.