Imported items attract taxes regardless of how they enter Ghana – Customs

Senior Revenue Officer with the Collection of Preventive Unit at the Accra International Airport, Comfort Dedaa Omari, says imported items brought into Ghana are subject to applicable taxes regardless of how they enter the country.

She explained that Customs’ responsibility to collect taxes on imported items is not determined by whether the goods arrive through the airport, seaport, land border or are sent into the country through a courier service.

Customs Explains Passengers’ Responsibilities Mrs Omari further explained that passengers arriving in Ghana have responsibilities under the Customs regulations governing imported baggage.