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 Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has urged owners of uncustomed vehicles to take advantage of the ongoing amnesty programme to regularise their vehicles before the exercise ends on July 31. …
GRA urges owners of uncustomed vehicles to take advantage of amnestyJoy Online
… u-Klu, said the authority has recorded a strong start to the second half of this year, raising GH¢22.71 billion against a target of GH¢22.48 billion.The performance, according to her, was driven by contributions from both the Domestic Tax Revenue Division and the Customs Division …
24-Hour Economy is about productivity, not round-the-clock work – Goosie TanohJoy Online
… u-Klu, said the authority has recorded a strong start to the second half of this year, raising GH¢22.71 billion against a target of GH¢22.48 billion.The performance, according to her, was driven by contributions from both the Domestic Tax Revenue Division and the Customs Division …
24-Hour Economy is about productivity, not round-the-clock work – Goosie TanohJoy Online
… The performance, according to her, was driven by contributions from both the Domestic Tax Revenue Division and the Customs Division, with Customs surpassing its monthly target for the first time in several months. …
24-Hour Economy about productivity, not round-the-clock work – Goosie TanohJoy Online
… The performance, according to her, was driven by contributions from both the Domestic Tax Revenue Division and the Customs Division, with Customs surpassing its monthly target for the first time in several months. …
24-Hour Economy about productivity, not round-the-clock work – Goosie TanohJoy Online
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has explained that imported vehicles of the same make, model and year of manufacture may attract different import duties because of variations in their specifications and features. …
Identical imported vehicles may attract different duties due to specifications – CustomsJoy Online
… Mr Sarpong explained that the trucks were intercepted at the Kpone Barrier on the Tema Motorway by a joint team of preventive officers from the Customs Division of the GRA and National Security, prompting a comprehensive investigation led by the Ministry of Finance and the GRA. …
GRA allocates 18 truckloads of confiscated cargo to School Feeding ProgrammeBusiness & Financial Times
… Officials from the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), the Ministry of Finance and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) among others were on hand to address the concerns to enhance trade facilitation. …
Stakeholders move to cut down the high cost of doing business at portsThe Chronicle
… Beyond assessing infrastructure, the deputy minister’s visit also sought to improve collaboration among key agencies, including the Ghana Immigration Service, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority and regional health directorates, while identifying training and reso …
Gov’t Activates Surveillance, Isolation Systems to Guard Against Ebola ThreatBusiness & Financial Times
… Ayensu-Danquah’s tour also aimed to strengthen coordination among key agencies, including the Ghana Immigration Service, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority and regional health directorates, while identifying resource and training needs to improve emergency response c …
Gov’t activates surveillance, isolation systems to counter Ebola threat – deputy health ministerThe 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 →