The Tema Port

There is seeming confusion over the reduction in the benchmark values for all imports announced by the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

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A whopping 50% has been slashed on import duties except for vehicles which would be reduced by 30%.

The move, which took effect from Thursday April 4, 2019, is to decrease smuggling and enhance Ghana’s competitiveness.

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But, importers and agents are at their wits end as to which goods fall under the benchmark:

Below is the list:

  • Canned tomatoes
  • Vegetable cooking oil
  • Frozen poultry products
  • Frozen beef
  • Biscuits
  • Soap
  • Candies
  • Fruit juice  
  • Rice
  • Sugar
  • Sardine
  • Frozen fish
  • Sandals
  • Frozen meat
  • Magarine
  • Bond paper
  • Diapers
  • Aluminum product
  • Custard
  • Float glass
  • PVC Ceiling panels
  • Energy saving bulbs
  • Car batteries
  • Engine oil
  • Floor tiles
  • Water closet