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BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up) to Ghana: what it costs landed
Today’s quote: from $13,033 FOB China port (new car, quoted 10-18). Below: every step from there to a registered car in Ghana, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.
Quoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · 2027 Flash Edition 401KM Leading Edition · 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
| Ex-works price | $11,987 |
| + Export handling (arranged by LandedCar) | $1,046 |
| = FOB | $13,033 |
| + Freight & insurance (insurance 0.8%) | $4,640 |
| CIF · per car | $17,674 |
| + Inland transport in destination | $150 |
| DAP · per car | $17,824 |
| + Import duty 20% (BEV, tariff line 8703801900) | $3,535 |
| + VAT 15% | $3,181 |
| + Levies 7% (NHIL/GETFund/ECOWAS/EXIM/AU/special import levy/inspection fee) | $1,485 |
| + Port + customs | $800 |
| + registration | $300 |
| = Destination taxes and registration fees subtotal | $9,301 |
| + Service fee (LandedCar) | $350 |
| DDP delivered duty paid · per car | $27,474 |
Recalculate with your own price → Live quote of 10-18 — prices move; confirm before ordering
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 Atto 2 (Yuan Up) price in Ghana: how much does it cost delivered with duties paid?
- About $27,474 per car delivered duty paid (DDP) in Ghana, from $13,033 FOB China port (ex-works $11,987). Taxes and fees about $9,301; see the table above and recalculate with your own price.
- How much import duty and VAT on a BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up) in Ghana?
- Taxes and fees total about $9,301 on a CIF value of $17,674: Import duty 20% (BEV, tariff line 8703801900) $3,535, VAT 15% $3,181, Levies 7% (NHIL/GETFund/ECOWAS/EXIM/AU/special import levy/inspection fee) $1,485, Port + customs $800, registration $300.
- Can a new BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up) 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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