Also known as: Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority
Unit of Ghana Revenue Authority responsible for collecting customs duties and facilitating trade at borders and ports.
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The Ghanaian Times
Setting the record straight on the Customs Commissioner’s comments on personal effects and duty exemptions Over the past few weeks, comments by the Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), advising travellers to exercise caution when receiving pa …
Two phones or 10? Here’s what Ghana’s Customs law really says about your luggageJoy Online
… At the end of that period, the vehicle must either be taken out of the country, or the owner must obtain an extension from the Customs Division of the GRA. …
GRA warns against illegal use of foreign-registered vehicles to evade customs dutiesThe Chronicle
The Commissioner of Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr Aaron Kanor, has clarified the controversy surrounding the payment of customs duties on phones and other items brought into Ghana through the airport as gifts for family and friends. …
Customs Commissioner Clarifies Duty On Airport GiftsJoy Online
… He said ICC Ghana intended to engage the Customs Division and identify companies that could be supported to build the capacity required to qualify as Authorised Economic Operators. …
Port inspection delays increasing cost of doing business – ICC GhanaJoy Online
… The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA Ghana), the Ghana Standards Authority, the Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority, and the Customs Division should know that they are there to make sure things that come into the country are fit for purpose and not in disguise as second-hand pr …
Young Positivist writes : Waste trafficking in GhanaJoy Online
… The Customs Division is therefore urging travellers to properly declare goods being brought into Ghana and to understand that baggage or freight charges paid to an airline are separate from any customs duties that may be assessed on the goods.
Bringing 10 bags of clothes as gifts? Customs explains when duties may applyThe Chronicle
… The meeting brought together senior officials from GPHA, MPS, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), the Ghana Police Service, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), National Security, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and other relevant stakeholders. …
Customs, Port Stakeholders Tackle Container Delays At Tema PortJoy Online
… The dialogue, which brought together 200 participants and security officials from the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority and the Bureau of National Intelligence, aimed at addressing mistrust between residents and secur …
Peace Council urges civilians, security agencies to deepen trustJoy Online
… He also stressed the need for the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, shipping lines and other COCOBOD units to operate on the same schedule to prevent bottlenecks from simply shifting to other parts of the export chain. …
Cocoa Marketing Company rolls out 24-hour cocoa operations to speed up exports and cut delaysJoy Online
… Management said the Authority would intensify intelligence-led enforcement and risk-based surveillance and strengthen collaboration with the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority and other institutions to address illicit imports and unregistered products. …
FDA records GH¢70m surplus in 2025 despite laboratory equipment, illicit product concernsThe Ghanaian Times clarifies the legal basis for Ghana's Customs Commissioner's recent comments on duty exemptions for personal items and parcels, placing them in the context of Ghana's constitution, customs laws, and international WCO and WTO protocols.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghanaian Times clarifies the legal basis for Ghana's Customs Commissioner's recent comments on duty exemptions for personal items and parcels, placing them in the context of Ghana's constitution, customs laws, and international WCO and WTO protocols.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Revenue Authority has warned against using foreign-registered vehicles to evade customs duties and taxes under the Temporary Vehicle Importation system, citing concerns that some Ghanaians are purchasing vehicles in ECOWAS countries and importing them under foreign registration without paying applicable duties.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Commissioner of Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority clarified that items brought into Ghana as gifts do not automatically qualify for duty-free baggage concession under customs laws. Mr Aaron Kanor defended the Customs Division's position and urged the public to debate policies respectfully rather than attack officials for communicating positions deemed uncomfortable.
8 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The International Chamber of Commerce Ghana states that delays in port inspection procedures are increasing the cost and time of doing business, and calls for stronger coordination among agencies involved in inspecting goods. The organisation recommends expanding the Authorised Economic Operator programme to reduce inspections for low-risk businesses with proven compliance records.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A commentary examines waste trafficking in Ghana as a climate and health hazard, noting that while human activities contribute most post-industrial greenhouse gas emissions, Ghana and other African nations contribute less than 5% of global emissions.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A revenue officer at Accra International Airport has clarified that travellers bringing multiple bags of new clothing and other items as gifts must declare them and may be required to pay customs duties depending on the quantity, value, and nature of the goods, even though they are intended as gifts.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Commissioner of Customs joined senior officials from GPHA, MPS, and other maritime and security agencies to address operational bottlenecks affecting container movement at Tema Port's MPS Terminal 3. Discussions focused on improving coordination, reducing congestion, and shortening cargo turnaround times.
27 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Peace Council has called on civilians and security agencies in Tempane District border communities to deepen trust and information sharing to strengthen security and enable early response to emerging threats. The council organized a civilian-security dialogue with 200 participants and officials from multiple agencies, and donated three motorbikes to support security operations.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cocoa Marketing Company has begun 24-hour operations at its cocoa takeover and export facilities to reduce delays and improve turnaround times, with three commitments: receiving cocoa around the clock (Offload 24), supplying local processing factories continuously (Load 24), and conducting inspection, sealing and documentation work beyond traditional hours (Export 24).
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority recorded a GH¢70 million surplus in 2025, up 51 per cent from GH¢46 million in 2024, with total assets rising to GH¢358 million and liabilities falling to GH¢3.4 million. The Authority identified ageing laboratory equipment and illicit products as ongoing public health concerns, while internally generated funds comprised 66 per cent of its GH¢420 million total revenue.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority paid an official working visit to the Tema Collection to strengthen revenue mobilisation and improve operational efficiency at the country's major port. He commended officers for meeting recent revenue targets and urged them to sustain momentum and surpass the annual revenue target.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Revenue Authority's Commissioner-General has commended the Customs Division for its steady improvement in revenue performance, attributing it to officer commitment and stronger coordination, and urged the division to sustain momentum while maintaining discipline and professional conduct.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Aaron Kanor, the newly appointed Customs Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority, undertook a week-long tour of border posts in the Western Region's Elubo Sector to assess working conditions and strengthen stakeholder collaboration.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
A DAF truck transporting marble stones caught fire at Ayensudo on the Cape Coast–Takoradi Road on Wednesday, August 5, after one of its rear tyres burst. The fire was extinguished by firefighters with no injuries or deaths reported.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's international trade surplus more than tripled in 2025, driven by record gold earnings and strong cocoa and petroleum exports, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. Total trade increased 20.1 per cent to GHc654.7 billion, with exports of GHc401.5 billion against imports of GHc253.2 billion.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Boundary Commission completed a five-day operational assessment across Kadjebi District, Nkwanta South Municipality and Nkwanta North District along the Ghana–Togo frontier from July 27 to 31, during which border communities renewed demands for improved roads, healthcare, telecommunications and security.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority unveiled its first Command Border post in the Central Region in Antado, near Cape Coast, to support trade facilitation and combat illicit trade. Commissioner General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong assured traders that the post will facilitate legitimate trade while helping protect local businesses.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority says its newly introduced vehicle inspection technology has detected and seized more than 130 vehicles suspected to be cloned or linked to duty evasion. The DVLA CEO said the cloning detection machines verify authenticity of vehicle chassis numbers and trace vehicle history to tackle fraudulent activities in vehicle registration.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament that Ghana recorded higher tax revenue in 2025 despite abolishing several taxes including the E-Levy, betting tax, COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy, emissions tax and VAT on motor insurance. He argued that improved policy, stronger compliance and better tax administration, rather than higher tax burdens, increased domestic revenue mobilisation and restored investor confidence.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority's Customs Division has advised prospective buyers of imported used vehicles to verify that all import duties have been paid before purchase to avoid financial losses and seizure. The Customs Technical Services Bureau recommends using the Vehicle Calculator on the ICUMS/UNIPASS platform and requesting physical inspection at a Customs office to confirm the vehicle's authenticity and duty status.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has urged owners of uncustomed vehicles to regularise their vehicles before the amnesty deadline of July 31, paying only applicable import duties while penalties are waived. The initiative aims to improve compliance with customs laws while providing vehicle owners a chance to regularise under favourable conditions.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industry operations, innovation, and value addition, rather than simply extending working hours.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority said the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy capable of creating better-paying jobs through industrialisation and value addition, not simply extending working hours. The policy seeks to maximise productive capacity by ensuring industries operate efficiently, embracing innovation, and creating opportunities across multiple sectors.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industry operations, innovation, and value addition — not simply extending working hours. The policy seeks to create better-paying jobs across multiple sectors through industrialisation and maximised productive capacity.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industrial operations, innovation, and value addition rather than simply extending working hours.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Customs Division says imported vehicles of the same make, model and year may attract different duties based on variations in trim level, accessories, engine specifications, and other features. The customs valuation system considers multiple factors beyond the make and model, such as leather versus fabric seats and upgraded interior fittings.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Revenue Authority intercepted 18 truckloads of transit cargo suspected of diversion into the local market and, on the Finance Ministry's directive, allocated them to the National School Feeding Programme. An investigation uncovered documentation fraud, under-declaration of goods, tariff misclassification, and possible identity fraud.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Key agencies in Ghana's shipping and logistics sector have committed to addressing problems driving up the cost of doing business at the country's ports, following a stakeholder forum convened by the Ghana Shippers' Authority. Issues raised included port congestion, inspection delays, bureaucratic processes, documentation fraud, corruption and informal charges.
2 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's government has activated surveillance and isolation systems at major border entry points following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the Deputy Minister of Health assessing preparedness at the country's two busiest border crossings.
11 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The government has activated surveillance and isolation systems at key border posts to detect and prevent the spread of Ebola, following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Deputy Health Minister Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah toured the Elubo and Aflao borders to assess Ghana's response strategy, with President Mahama directing the ministry to ensure readiness for a potential outbreak.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →