Customs declaration requirements for Ghana
Customs Declare produces the completed Customs Declaration, filed via the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) -- the pre-2020 "Ghana Customs Management System (GCMS)" it succeeded is superseded and should not be used as the current system name for Ghana’s own customs authority, in English, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Confirmed against the authority’s own published source- Form
- Customs Declaration, filed via the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) -- the pre-2020 "Ghana Customs Management System (GCMS)" it succeeded is superseded and should not be used as the current system name
- Issuing authority
- Ghana Revenue Authority (Customs Division)
- Primary language
- English
- Accepted languages
- English
- Required supporting documents
- Bill of lading or airway bill, attested commercial invoice, packing list, import declaration form idf, tax identification number, import permits where applicable
- Last verified
- Aug 26, 2026
Import requirements & restrictions
Import permit required
Import of plants and agricultural planting materials into Ghana requires a phytosanitary permit from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Source: Ghana Revenue Authority Customs Division, "Import Prohibitions and Restrictions" page (gra.gov.gh), verified live 2026-09-12.
Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Ghana)
Import permit required
Import of arms and ammunition into Ghana requires a permit from the Ministry of Interior. Source: Ghana Revenue Authority Customs Division, "Import Prohibitions and Restrictions" page (gra.gov.gh), verified live 2026-09-12.
Ministry of Interior (Ghana)
Import permit required
Import of rough/uncut diamonds into Ghana requires a Kimberley Process Certificate issued by Ghana's Ministry of Mines. Source: Ghana Revenue Authority Customs Division, "Import Prohibitions and Restrictions" page (gra.gov.gh), verified live 2026-09-12.
HS 7102.10 -- Ministry of Mines (Ghana), via GRA Customs Division
Import permit required
Import of currency -- notes, coins, travelers' cheques, and electronic payment instruments -- into Ghana requires a Bank of Ghana license. Source: Ghana Revenue Authority Customs Division, "Import Prohibitions and Restrictions" page (gra.gov.gh), verified live 2026-09-12.
Bank of Ghana
Import permit required
Import of explosives into Ghana requires a license from the Ministry of Interior. Source: Ghana Revenue Authority Customs Division, "Import Prohibitions and Restrictions" page (gra.gov.gh), verified live 2026-09-12.
Ministry of Interior (Ghana)
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 20%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- Available under an applicable trade agreement
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Ghana
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Ghana require?
Ghana’s import declaration is the Customs Declaration, filed via the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) -- the pre-2020 "Ghana Customs Management System (GCMS)" it succeeded is superseded and should not be used as the current system name, issued by Ghana Revenue Authority (Customs Division).
Which languages does Ghana accept on a customs declaration?
English
What supporting documents are required to import into Ghana?
Bill of lading or airway bill, attested commercial invoice, packing list, import declaration form idf, tax identification number, import permits where applicable
What is the VAT rate on imports into Ghana?
The default VAT rate on record for Ghana is 20%.