Ghana to introduce pre-shipment vehicle checks as GSA strengthens import controls

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ANOTHER SCHEDME TO SWINDLE IMPORTERS UNDER THE GUISE OF INSPECTION 1 week ago

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AKABENEZER 1 week ago

Most of these imported vehicles are salvage, not road worthy or may need extra work done. Cheaper to fix in GH than overseas. How do you inspect such salvage vehicles.

Most of these imported vehicles are salvage, not road worthy or may need extra work done. Cheaper to fix in GH than overseas. How do you inspect such salvage vehicles.
Eap 1 week ago

Let see what rhis one brings... Pre-inspection is a good thing but it should not be used as a tool to fleece the importers...

Let see what rhis one brings... Pre-inspection is a good thing but it should not be used as a tool to fleece the importers...
Yaw 1 week ago

It’s a good initiative, but it must not become an excuse to impose excessive or exploitative fees on importers. The responsibility for pre‑inspection should rest with the importer, and if the information they provide turn ...
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It’s a good initiative, but it must not become an excuse to impose excessive or exploitative fees on importers. The responsibility for pre‑inspection should rest with the importer, and if the information they provide turns out to be false, they should bear the consequences — not be charged upfront for unnecessary costs.

Most of these issues can be avoided if a proper pre‑clearance portal exists. Importers should be able to upload photos, submit details, and receive an initial indication of whether the item can be imported. A clear disclaimer can state that the results are not final, but at least it prevents surprises. No additional charges should be introduced; duties and taxes are already high enough.

Customs officials also need to stop the corrupt practice of determining a vehicle’s age using the date printed on the seat belt. That is fraudulent, misleading, and legally questionable. If this is done to my vehicle, I will take legal action to set a precedent.

Finally, the law must recognize that some vehicles are manufactured in one year but sold and registered for the first time several years later. You cannot apply the rule blindly. If a car was built in 2015 but sold as brand new in 2017 — and there is credible documentation from the relevant authorities — that evidence must be accepted. There are multiple legitimate ways to verify this, including official vehicle records from the country of origin.
Kwasi 1 week ago

Always adding costs and hardships to importers. Why don't they get a list or criteria for the importers of vehicles? If the vehicle gets to Ghana and it doesn't meet the criteria, then customs and DVLA inspectors at the ports ...
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Always adding costs and hardships to importers. Why don't they get a list or criteria for the importers of vehicles? If the vehicle gets to Ghana and it doesn't meet the criteria, then customs and DVLA inspectors at the ports of entry confiscate it. It will be sent to the shelter companies.
If you buy a car in a town away from the port city,how do you get a pre-shipment check before shipping?
Titbitspkays 1 week ago

Another scheme to burdened importers, which standard are they talking about, does Ghana manufacture vehicles? This is coming to frustrate impoters and it will affect employment in that sector, people will stop importation of ...
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Another scheme to burdened importers, which standard are they talking about, does Ghana manufacture vehicles? This is coming to frustrate impoters and it will affect employment in that sector, people will stop importation of vehicles and GPHA and government are going to lose revenue if implemented.
FESTUS MENSAH 1 week ago

Please give enough time.
Is good idea
JANUARY IS GOOD TIME
THIS PREVENT ERRORS AND PREPARE CONCERN CITIZENS TO PREPARE FOR CHANGE THAN PUSHING ONTO THEM.
THANK YOU

Please give enough time.
Is good idea
JANUARY IS GOOD TIME
THIS PREVENT ERRORS AND PREPARE CONCERN CITIZENS TO PREPARE FOR CHANGE THAN PUSHING ONTO THEM.
THANK YOU
Mike 1 week ago

Hey , you guys must be serious, just wake up any think any how .
Our country can not handover to Chinese be careful.we must think for our citizens first and protect their businesses. Just Chinese came and offer u money to go ...
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Hey , you guys must be serious, just wake up any think any how .
Our country can not handover to Chinese be careful.we must think for our citizens first and protect their businesses. Just Chinese came and offer u money to go against your people, insert of thinking twice, you just follow them.
This measures can not be needed..we haven’t reach there .
Let businesses have peace .
We need roads , hospitals, good agriculture measures.
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Ghana to introduce pre-shipment vehicle checks as GSA strengthens import controls

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