HOWO trucks for Ghana: prices and import guide
Ghana prohibits right-hand drive trucks, and conformity certification moved to the Ghana Standards Authority. Tema is the main gateway, and age limits can affect used units.
Updated
- Drive side
- Left-hand drive
- Entry port
- Tema
- Conformity
- GSA (Ghana Standards Authority)
- Common models
- 6x4 dumps, tractors
HOWO truck price for Ghana
The truck price in China is the same for every market. For Ghana we quote left-hand drive, shipped via Tema. Your landed cost adds sea freight, import duty, taxes and clearing in Ghana.
| Condition | Price range, USD per truck, EXW Jining, China |
|---|---|
| Standard refurbished | USD 16,000 – 20,000 |
| High-standard refurbished | USD 20,000 – 24,000 |
| Brand new | USD 32,000 – 36,000 |
| Condition | Price range, USD per truck, EXW Jining, China |
|---|---|
| Standard refurbished | USD 16,000 – 20,000 |
| High-standard refurbished | USD 20,000 – 24,000 |
| Brand new | USD 29,000 – 33,000 |
Guide prices, updated October 2026. Your written quotation confirms the exact price for the specification, drive side and quantity. Sea freight is not included: shipping rates change week to week, so we quote freight to your port when the truck is ready to ship.
What each refurbishment level includes · Used HOWO trucks for Ghana
Import taxes in Ghana
Budget for these charges on top of the truck price and freight:
- VAT 15%, plus NHIL 2.5% and GETFund levy 2.5%
- African Union import levy 0.2% of the CIF value on imports from outside the AU
- Special import levy of 2% of the CIF value on certain goods
Import duty follows the ECOWAS Common External Tariff for the truck's HS code. Ask your clearing agent for the current rate and any age-related charges for a used truck.
Checked October 2026. Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries, Ghana (reviewed March 2026). Official rates: Ghana Revenue Authority. Tax rules change; your clearing agent confirms the final amount.
What to get right before you order
- 01Ghana bans right-hand steering vehicles — order left-hand drive and confirm it on the proforma invoice.
- 02GSA Certificate of Conformity is now the requirement; confirm the current process before shipment.
- 03Truck age penalties apply to used units; a newer chassis clears cheaper.
- 04ICUMS handles duty and clearance at Tema; have a licensed clearing agent in place.
Straight answers
Can I import a right-hand drive truck?
No — Ghana's road traffic law prohibits right-hand steering vehicles without special ministerial authority.
What is the GSA requirement?
Ghana Standards Authority conformity replaced the older EasyPass route; arrange it before shipment.
Are used trucks allowed?
Yes, but age-based penalties apply, so a newer remanufactured unit can be more economical.
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Shipping to Ghana
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