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BYD Seal U (Sealion 6) to Ghana: what it costs landed

Reference ex-works price $17,850 (EXW, new car). Below: every step from the dealer's yard to a registered car in Ghana, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.

Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric

RoRo, several cars together: about $1,900–2,600 per car · 3–4 cars sharing a container: about $2,100–3,000 per car

Recalculate with your own price → Reference price — change it in the calculator

Can this car get in?

• • GSA public register of homologated models ↗
• • The earlier GSA framework sets a 15-year age limit; its application during the suspension needs confirmation
• • Who can import: Individuals and companies can import; clearance needs a TIN
• • Pre-shipment inspection: PVoC pre-shipment inspection for imported used vehicles was suspended on 2026-10-05. GSA will announce a new implementation date.
• ⚠ GSA confirmation is needed on how the earlier age, condition and importer-registration requirements apply during the suspension. Do not assume all requirements have been cancelled.
• • New-model homologation is separate from inspection of individual used vehicles. This suspension notice does not announce cancellation of new-model homologation.
• • The earlier framework lists flood or fire damage, chassis or safety-cage damage, assembly from spare parts and a km/h speedometer. Check each vehicle individually.
• • The importer and local clearing agent should confirm the applicable formalities before ordering and shipment.
• • Age penalty 5–50% for 10–15-year-old cars

Rules and sources

• Duty: petrol ≤1000 cc 5% / 1000–3000 cc 10% / >3000 cc 20%; diesel ≤1500 cc 5% / 1500–2500 cc 10% / >2500 cc 20%; VAT + NHIL 2.5% + GETFund 2.5% + ECOWAS 0.5% + EXIM 0.75% + AU 0.2% + special import levy 2% + examination fee 1% ↗ official 2026-09-02
• Electric passenger cars (tariff line 8703801900) pay 20% import duty; electric buses (heading 8702) 10%. The 8-year waiver in the 2024 budget applies only to EVs for public transport (buses, tro-tros, taxi sedans) and to SKD / CKD kits of registered EV assemblers, and explicitly excludes fully built cars for personal use; the enabling legislative instrument was never passed, and as reported in October 2024 only government-imported electric buses were actually exempt ↗ official 2026-09-20
• Overage penalty 5–50% for cars >10 years ↗ verified 2026-09-02
• GSA notice GSA/DGS/PN/26/11 (2026-10-05) suspends pre-shipment inspection (PVoC) of imported used vehicles. A new implementation date will be announced. No restart date was found in this review as of 2026-10-16. ↗ official 2026-10-16
• The earlier GSA notice 26/09 (2026-08-14) sets out new-model homologation, importer registration, and used-vehicle age and condition requirements. The 5 October notice does not individually revoke these requirements. Confirm their application and clearance conditions during the suspension with GSA. ↗ official 2026-10-16
• Left-hand-drive market; factory right-hand-drive imports are restricted

FAQ

BYD Seal U (Sealion 6) price in Ghana: how much does it cost delivered with duties paid?

About $37,702 per car delivered duty paid (DDP) in Ghana, from $19,964 FOB China port (ex-works $17,850). Taxes and fees about $12,542; see the table above and recalculate with your own price.

How much import duty and VAT on a BYD Seal U (Sealion 6) in Ghana?

Taxes and fees total about $12,542 on a CIF value of $24,660: Import duty 20% (BEV, tariff line 8703801900) $4,932, VAT 15% $4,439, Levies 7% (NHIL/GETFund/ECOWAS/EXIM/AU/special import levy/inspection fee) $2,071, Port + customs $800, registration $300.

Can a new BYD Seal U (Sealion 6) be imported and registered in Ghana?

Yes. No blocking rule for a new left-hand-drive car. Rules to know: The earlier GSA framework sets a 15-year age limit; its application during the suspension needs confirmation; Who can import: Individuals and companies can import; clearance needs a TIN; Pre-shipment inspection: PVoC pre-shipment inspection for imported used vehicles was suspended on 2026-10-05. GSA will announce a new implementation date.; GSA confirmation is needed on how the earlier age, condition and importer-registration requirements apply during the suspension. Do not assume all requirements have been cancelled.

Who handles shipping and customs?

The quote identifies the seller and the party responsible for export. For FOB, the buyer appoints the freight forwarder; for CIF, LandedCar arranges and quotes sea freight and insurance. Destination customs clearance and registration are handled by the buyer or a service provider they choose.

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Indicative figures: exchange rates, freight and tax rules change; what customs actually charges and the quote LandedCar confirms prevail. Free and not a basis for refunds or claims — see Terms.