Ghana buys a large share of its used cars from the United States, many of them through Copart and IAAI, and most arrive at Tema. Age decides how much tax a car pays, and the title decides what it is worth. Both are in the VIN.
Overage penalties start above 10 years and climb steeply, so one model year can change the bill. The VIN's tenth character gives the model year. Check it before you bid, and check the reported 15-year ban with the Ghana Revenue Authority before buying anything that old.
Ghana has legislated against importing salvage and accident vehicles, and enforcement has shifted over the years. Ask the Ghana Revenue Authority what applies today. Whatever the rule, a car with a salvage or flood brand is worth less, and you should know before you pay.
Clean, salvage, rebuilt, flood, junk. Issued by a US state, invisible in every European registry.
How it is checkedCopart and IAAI intake photos, damage codes and sale price, from every sale the car went through, not only the current lot.
How it is checkedReadings at US titles, registrations and inspections in date order. A reading below an earlier one is a rollback.
How it is checkedImport duty of 5–20%, NHIL of 2.5%, GETFund of 2.5% and VAT of 15%, plus overage penalties for cars over 10 years old. Confirm current rates with the Ghana Revenue Authority or your clearing agent.
A ban from 1 October 2026 was reported and then disputed. Confirm with the Ghana Revenue Authority before you buy an older car.
No. It covers the US and Canadian history only.
Enter the VIN to see which US and Canadian records exist. The preview is free; the report is $19.99, once.