
Car Shipping Tamale
One of the fastest developing cities in West Africa, Tamale in Ghana, is the capital city of the Northern Region of Ghana. It is Ghana's third-biggest city and is about 360 miles from Accra.
Suppose you are doing business with Ghana or have other personal reasons for moving here temporarily or for a more extended stay. In that case, it is best to import your vehicle to Tamale.
With poor condition of roads and poorly managed public dispatching, having your vehicle allows you to commute at your pace. Additionally, language barriers and currency conversions don’t become an obstacle.
When you start freighting your vehicle across to Ghana from the USA, there are plenty of key aspects to consider. This includes having an international shipper by your side to ensure that all procedures and documents are in order. We want to help you move your vehicle across without any hassle as we have been shifting cars to different African countries and understand all procedures correctly.
You will need to select the port of departure from the USA. Based on the city where you currently reside, you can drive the vehicle to the port or use our pick-and-drop services to ensure the car is delivered there. However, these will be added to the expenses on the sending bill.
Cost & Time To Carry Your Vehicle
To/From | Ground | Ocean | Estimated Time |
---|---|---|---|
Local Area to (California port) to San Jose, CA | $200 | $4450 | 5+57 days |
City Limits to (California port) to Los Angeles | $350 | $4450 | 5+57 days |
Tamale to (New York port) to Boston, MA | $400 | $3250 | 5+45 days |
The City to (California port) to Phoenix, AZ | $550 | $4450 | 6+57 days |
Local Delivery to (New York port) to Detroit, MI | $575 | $3250 | 6+45 days |
Chicago, IL to (New York port) to The Area | $675 | $3250 | 6+45 days |
Tamale to (New York port) to Atlanta, GA | $700 | $3250 | 6+45 days |
Denver, CO to (California port) to The Area | $775 | $4450 | 7+57 days |
Miami, FL to (New York port) to The City | $925 | $3250 | 7+45 days |
Dallas, TX to (California port) to Tamale | $1,025 | $4450 | 7+57 days |
*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.
*Save the ground carrying cost by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.
*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.

*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.
*The RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive, and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.
Laws on Vehicle Import
The age of the vehicle is an essential consideration when the customs declarations are made. The rate of Home Delivery value (HDV) is calculated on the age of the vehicle which the Ghana Revenue Authority then uses. It is essential to be aware that vehicles over the age of 10 years will draw a heavy penalty above the regular import duties, as it is over age. Here is a quick look at the applicable import duties and taxes based on the valued price of the car, the freight, and insurance charges, usually termed CIF.

- Import duty on vehicles is 5-20%
- EDIF tax is 0.5%
- VAT is 12.5% of the import duty and CIF.
- ECOWAS development tax is 5%
- The inspection fee is 1%
- Health insurance levy of 5%
Requirements for Hauling
Additionally, the length and weight of the car is essential when you are relocating it by RORO as you pay by the space that your vehicle occupies. When hauling to Ghana, it is necessary to know all the rules so there is no reason for delays or penalties. Additionally, you need to cater to shipping requirements. You are required to show proof of ownership and purchase bill to the U.S Customs before the vehicle is allowed to be exported.
The vehicle must be in your name, which is only possible when there is no lien on the car. However, if there is a lien and you still need to ship the vehicle, you must produce a notarized authority letter from the lien holder that permits you to ship the car.
Paperwork related to legal imports
All imports require proper documentation at the port of exit, i.e., USA, and the port of import, i.e., in Accra or Tema in Ghana. These documents include:
- Driver license.
- Registration.
- Proof of insurance.
- Passport.
- Insurance certificate.
- Bill of Lading.
- Title deed.
- Import permits (if applicable)
- Emission certificate.

You might need a written quote before proceeding with the shipment procedure. However, selecting the method of conveyance plays an integral part in the cost of international auto shipment. You can pick any of the two methods of container logistics or RORO and let us know so we can provide a free quote on vehicle shipment to Ghana.