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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person:''' 
#To apply for Importing Goods in Ghana, the applicant has to approach the Ghana Revenue Authority Office.
#Address and contact details can be found in the following [https://gra.gov.gh/contact-us/ Contact link]
#Applicant has to approach the GRA office and obtain an import Declaration form, if the types of goods require the applicant to (food, drugs, chemical, agricultural products).
#The clearing agent will ensure that all the required documentation are attached and submit it, on the applicant’s behalf, to the Customs Services Department.
#With the assistance of the clearing agent, the applicant is required to declare the goods applicant are importing in the customs system. Applicant will be required to fill an Import declaration form which the clearing agent will use to make entries into the customs system.
#Documents that are needed for completing this procedure are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
#Payment of appropriate fees should be made and that can be found under the "Fees" section of this page.
#The Customs will then check the documents and release the goods for verification.
#Verification will be done by the Customs and other interested regulatory bodies e.g. Ghana Bureau of Standards to determine the type, quantity and quality of goods imported
#The verification will determine the duties and tax payable on the imported goods.
#After this, the agent will be issued with a release order.
#With the release order the applicant is required to pay tax, duty and port charges after which the goods will be released to the clearing agent (or importer).
#After payment, applicant can now collect the applicants goods and transport them to his/her destination
#The processing time for this procedure is 21 days.
 
==Required Documents==
*Suppliers invoice
*Packing list
*Air way bill ( for imports by air)
*Commercial invoice
*Freight invoice
*Road transit customs document (commonly known as C63) prepared at seaport and entry port in Ghana.
*Certificate of origin
*Railway consignment note (for import by rail).
*Bill of lading.
*Trade license.
*Release order certificate of compliance.
*Import declaration form.
*Declaration of customs value form.
*Proof of age
*Documented evidence carriage of goods
*Any other relevant documents.
 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Ghana Revenue Authority (Head Office)''' 
Government office 
Accra Sports Stadium, Starlets 91 Rd, Accra, Ghana 
HR24+42 Accra, Ghana 
Off Starlet 91 Road Ministries Accra 
P. O. Box 2202, Accra-Ghana 
Phone: (+233)20 926 7047 / (+233)20 926 7048/9/ (+233)20 063 1664/ (+233)55 299 0000 
Email: info@gra.gov.gh 
''' Contact number''': +233 30 290 4546 
[https://gra.gov.gh/contact-us/'''Contact link'''] 
[https://g.page/GhanaRevenue?share'''Location link'''] 
 

==Eligibility==
*Any person aged 18 years and above and legally residing in the country can import goods in to the country.
 
 
==Fees==
*CITES import/ export/ re-export permit GHS.150, 000.
*Non- CITES import/ export/ re-export permit GHS. 100,000.
 
 
==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

 
==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

 
==Processing Time==
*The processing time for this procedure is 21 days.
 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

 
==Instructions==
*Familiarize himself/herself with the documentation and procedures required to successfully import goods into the country
*Familiarize him/her with the procedures pertinent to the kind of material you are importing in to the country.
*Make sure that the applicant has a trade license.
*Prepare the necessary documents, mapping out different steps involved in the importation process.
*A clearing agent can help the applicant process all the necessary documentation.
 
 
==Required Information==
*Details of applicant (Name, Address and County)
*Importer’s name and contact information
*Seller’s name and contact information
*Importer’s PIN number
*Country of supply
*Port of discharge
*Mode of transport
*Transaction terms
*Invoice number
*Currency of transaction
*Freight details
*Insurance details
*Description of imported products
 
 
==Need for the Document==
*Importation allows one to bring in goods into Ghana from other countries.
 
 
==Information which might help==
*The first thing applicant should do is to ensure that all goods to be imported meet Ghanaian standards as prescribed by GRA.
*Send information to the supplier clear describing the following:
**Good description
**Technical specifications
**Quantity
**Price
**Delivery period
**Regulatory requirements
*Confirm that the goods are not on the prohibited list.
*Check to make sure that the goods do not attract anti-dumping duties.
*Determine the cost, organize funding, and obtain advice from Ghana bank
*Discuss with the supplier, sign a contract and make payment as agreed.
*Before the goods get in the country applicant should:
**Obtain the commercial invoice, packing list bill of lading, certificate of conformity.
**Appoint a clearing agent who will compute the customs duty, transport charges and advice the applicant accordingly.
**Obtain the relevant quality certificates.
*When the goods arrive, the applicant should do the following:
**Process the goods through customs.
**Obtain a release order.
**Authenticate compliance certificate.
**Pay transport charges, collect goods and transport to the applicant’s premise.
 
 

==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 
==External Links==
Place some external links which might help.

 
==Others==
More information which might help people.
 

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