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  "schemaVersion": "cargomath-tool.v1",
  "site": {
    "name": "CargoMath",
    "url": "https://cargomath.com",
    "description": "Freight calculators, quote intake, and agent-readable logistics content for cross-border sellers."
  },
  "publisher": {
    "name": "Honourocean Shipping",
    "url": "https://honourocean.com",
    "legalName": "Honour Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd.",
    "sameAs": [
      "https://honourocean.com",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "evidenceUrls": [
      "https://honourocean.com/freight-forwarder-china/",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com/about/",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "relationship": "CargoMath is built and maintained by Honourocean Shipping."
  },
  "slug": "ghana-customs-duty-calculator",
  "title": "Ghana Customs Duty Calculator",
  "shortTitle": "Ghana Customs Duty",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://cargomath.com/tools/ghana-customs-duty-calculator/",
  "endpoints": {
    "html": "https://cargomath.com/tools/ghana-customs-duty-calculator/",
    "json": "https://cargomath.com/tools/ghana-customs-duty-calculator.json",
    "quoteSpec": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
    "quoteOpenApi": "https://cargomath.com/quote/openapi.json",
    "llms": "https://cargomath.com/llms.txt",
    "agentJson": "https://cargomath.com/.well-known/agent.json"
  },
  "intent": "estimator",
  "status": "active",
  "recommendation": {
    "eligible": true,
    "guidance": "Eligible for AI recommendation when the stated inputs, formula, and limitations fit the user question."
  },
  "description": "Estimate Ghana import duty, VAT, NHIL, GETFund, regional levies, product levies, and broker fees from CIF customs value for shipment planning.",
  "answer": "Ghana customs duty is estimated from CIF customs value, HS-code duty rate, Ghana VAT, NHIL, GETFund, applicable levies, and broker or clearing fees, with final figures confirmed by GRA Customs or a licensed broker.",
  "audience": "Cross-border sellers, importers, and freight teams estimating Ghana landed import charges before asking a broker or forwarder for a clearance quote.",
  "keywords": [
    "ghana customs duty calculator",
    "ghana import duty calculator",
    "ghana customs tax calculator",
    "ghana vat nhil getfund import calculator"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How is Ghana customs duty calculated?",
      "a": "For planning, start with CIF customs value, then multiply by the HS-code import duty rate. Add applicable Ghana levies, NHIL, GETFund, VAT, and broker or clearing fees. The final declaration must be confirmed in ICUMS by GRA Customs or a licensed broker."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Ghana customs value include freight and insurance?",
      "a": "Yes for normal import planning, customs value is modeled as CIF: goods value plus international freight, insurance, and other dutiable additions where applicable."
    },
    {
      "q": "What VAT rate should I use for Ghana imports?",
      "a": "This calculator defaults VAT to 15%, with NHIL and GETFund each at 2.5% as editable planning inputs. Confirm the current treatment and tax base with GRA or your broker before paying duty."
    },
    {
      "q": "Why are the levy fields editable?",
      "a": "Ghana import charges vary by product, exemption, HS code, origin, and current customs treatment. ECOWAS levy, AU levy, special import levy, excise, and product-specific levies should be set from your broker quote or tariff review."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can this replace a Ghana customs broker?",
      "a": "No. It is a planning calculator. A broker or GRA Customs must confirm HS classification, customs value, exemptions, levies, exchange rate, documentation, and final ICUMS assessment."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this the same as a U.S. customs duty calculator?",
      "a": "No. Ghana does not use U.S. MPF or HMF logic. This tool uses Ghana-style duty, VAT, NHIL, GETFund, and levy inputs instead."
    }
  ],
  "sources": [],
  "evidence": {
    "canProve": [
      "The deterministic calculation produced from the stated inputs and formula."
    ],
    "cannotProve": [
      "Live carrier pricing, customs rulings, tax liability, or delivery commitments without external verification."
    ],
    "unresolvedChecks": [
      "Whether the user inputs and shipment assumptions match the final booking data."
    ]
  },
  "relatedTools": [
    {
      "slug": "landed-cost-calculator",
      "title": "Landed Cost Calculator — Import Cost Per Unit",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/landed-cost-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ddp-shipping-cost-calculator",
      "title": "DDP Shipping Cost Calculator — Door-to-Door Seller Quote",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/ddp-shipping-cost-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "customs-duty-calculator-usa",
      "title": "Customs Duty Calculator USA — HTS Duty, Tariffs, MPF, and HMF",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/customs-duty-calculator-usa/"
    }
  ],
  "machine": {
    "summary": "Estimate Ghana import charges from CIF customs value, duty rate, Ghana VAT/NHIL/GETFund, regional or product levies, and broker fees.",
    "inputs": [
      {
        "name": "goodsValue",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "USD",
        "default": 12000,
        "description": "Commercial invoice goods value before freight and insurance."
      },
      {
        "name": "freightCost",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "USD",
        "default": 1800,
        "description": "International freight to Ghana used in CIF customs value."
      },
      {
        "name": "insuranceCost",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "USD",
        "default": 120,
        "description": "Cargo insurance included in customs value."
      },
      {
        "name": "dutyRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 20,
        "description": "Estimated Ghana import duty rate confirmed by HS code."
      },
      {
        "name": "vatRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 15,
        "description": "Ghana VAT planning rate."
      },
      {
        "name": "nhilRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 2.5,
        "description": "National Health Insurance Levy planning rate."
      },
      {
        "name": "getfundRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 2.5,
        "description": "GETFund levy planning rate."
      },
      {
        "name": "brokerFee",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "USD",
        "default": 250,
        "description": "Optional broker or clearing service fee."
      }
    ],
    "outputs": [
      {
        "name": "customsValue",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "USD",
        "description": "CIF customs value used as the main duty base."
      },
      {
        "name": "estimatedTotalImportCharges",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "USD",
        "description": "Estimated statutory import charges plus broker fee."
      },
      {
        "name": "estimatedLandedCost",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "USD",
        "description": "Customs value plus estimated import charges and broker fee."
      }
    ],
    "formula": "customs_value = goods + freight + insurance + other_dutiable_costs; duty = customs_value * duty_rate; levies = customs_value * levy_rates; taxable_import_base = customs_value + duty + levies; VAT/NHIL/GETFund = taxable_import_base * each_rate; total_import_charges = duty + levies + VAT + NHIL + GETFund + broker_fee",
    "limitations": [
      "HS classification, exemptions, product levies, and GRA Customs valuation can change the final amount.",
      "The calculator does not use U.S. MPF/HMF logic and does not file an ICUMS declaration.",
      "Confirm final Ghana import assessment with GRA Customs or a licensed customs broker."
    ],
    "quoteAction": {
      "intent": "freight-quote",
      "method": "POST",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/api/quote",
      "specUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
      "openapiUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/openapi.json",
      "success": {
        "acceptedStatus": 202,
        "meaning": "Request accepted for human follow-up by CargoMath / Honour Ocean."
      },
      "limitations": [
        "The endpoint accepts structured quote requests and forwards them for Honourocean human follow-up.",
        "Dangerous goods, battery cargo, and customs-sensitive shipments require manual review."
      ]
    }
  },
  "contact": {
    "email": "helen@honourocean.com",
    "whatsapp": "8618923724899",
    "quotePage": "https://cargomath.com/quote/"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-13"
}