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 21 hours ago

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• Eap 21 hours 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...

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• Yaw 20 hours 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.

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• Kwasi 17 hours 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?

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• Titbitspkays 12 hours 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.

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