Polestar Polestar 2 import duty in Ghana
Importing a Polestar Polestar 2 into Ghana? Here's exactly what the GRA charges — import duty, VAT and every levy — with a worked example and a way to calculate your precise cost.
Full duty & tax breakdown
Ghana charges duty on the CIF value (Cost + Insurance + Freight) of the vehicle. Here's the complete stack for a Polestar Polestar 2, shown against an illustrative CIF of GH₵ 150,000:
| Charge | Rate | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Import Duty | 10% of CIF | GH₵ 15,000 |
| NHIL | 2.5% | GH₵ 4,125 |
| GETFund | 2.5% | GH₵ 4,125 |
| VAT | 15% | GH₵ 24,750 |
| ECOWAS Levy | 0.5% | GH₵ 750 |
| EXIM Levy | 0.75% | GH₵ 1,125 |
| Special Import Levy | 2% | GH₵ 3,000 |
| AU Levy | 0.2% | GH₵ 300 |
| Examination Fee | 1% | GH₵ 1,500 |
| Total duties & taxes | ~36.4% | GH₵ 54,675 |
Illustrative only. Figures exclude the Network Charge and fixed ICUMS processing fees, and assume a vehicle 10 years old or newer (no age penalty). Your exact duty depends on the engine size, year, fuel type and CIF.
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How duty is calculated on the Polestar Polestar 2
Import duty depends on the vehicle type, engine size and fuel. For a saloon car, petrol engines up to 1000cc are dutied at 5%, 1001–3000cc at 10%, and above 3000cc at 20% (diesel bands differ). After duty, VAT of 15% is applied to the duty-inclusive value, alongside NHIL and GETFund at 2.5% each. Smaller levies (ECOWAS, AU, EXIM, Special Import Levy) and an examination fee are charged on the CIF.
Vehicles older than 10 years also attract an age penalty that increases with age — a major cost for used imports, and one the calculator handles automatically.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the import duty on a Polestar Polestar 2 in Ghana?
Import duty on a Polestar Polestar 2 (treated as a saloon car) is charged at 10% of the CIF value for a typical 1800cc petrol engine. On top of duty you pay VAT (15%), NHIL (2.5%), GETFund (2.5%) and several smaller GRA levies. For an illustrative CIF of GH₵ 150,000, total duties and taxes come to roughly GH₵ 54,675 — about 36.4% of the CIF. Your exact figure depends on the engine size, age, fuel type and CIF, so use the calculator for a precise breakdown.
What taxes are charged when importing a Polestar Polestar 2?
Import Duty, VAT (15%), NHIL (2.5%), GETFund (2.5%), ECOWAS Levy (0.5%), African Union Levy (0.2%), EXIM Levy (0.75%), Special Import Levy (2%), an Examination Fee (1%), plus the Network Charge and fixed processing fees collected through ICUMS.
Does the age of the Polestar Polestar 2 affect the duty?
Yes. Vehicles over 10 years old attract an age penalty (overage charge) on top of the standard duties, rising with age. A vehicle 10 years old or newer pays no penalty. The calculator applies the correct penalty band automatically based on the year.