Export Restrictions and Prohibitions

Export Restrictions

Export Restrictions are goods that can be exported but have restrictions on quantity or specification based on either international laws or the trade policy of Ghana. All restricted goods require certificate(s) or permit(s). This applies to both traditional and non-traditional export commodities.

Export Prohibitions

These are goods banned from export either by international or local laws. These unlike restricted items are completely banned and cannot be exported. Such items or commodities include:

Round log (12 Species including Rosewood)
Narcotics / Psychotropic substances
African grey parrots
Endangered animal species
Currency in excess of $10,000.00
Rattan canes and bamboo
Obscene and pornographic materials
Any other goods prohibited by international laws

Note: All exports are Zero-rated. However, the following attract Export duty

Cocoa Beans – To be determined by the Ministry of Finance
Hydrocarbon Oils (e.g. Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK)

Export Restrictions

Export Prohibitions

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