Grains and cereals

Export from Ghana

Ghana is becoming to an increasing extent engaged in international trade. It is worth mentioning that the nation has made good economic progress in cooperation with the IMF over the last three years, thus remaining one of the most economically sound countries in Africa. Ghana continues to attract the attention of well-known international companies, that decide to invest in all sectors of Ghana's economy.

And what does Ghana export? The country has continually depended heavily on a selected few commodities for export. Gold is one of such commodities, bringing in almost 48 % of the country’s revenue. Ghana is also gifted with the following mineral deposits: gold, diamond, manganese and bauxite. The other main exports of Ghana comprise timber and cocoa. The main export partners are the United Kingdom, Togo, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, the United States, and France.

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Import to Ghana

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If you are interested in importing goods to Ghana, Export Portal offers you business to business and business to customer resources for the international trade. Contact worldwide exporters and importers, find offers to buy, business opportunities and trade leads in Gabon and over 200 countries of the world. You can also get the most complete and accurate information on products supplied by trusted sellers and manufacturers.

Ghana's top imports include special purpose ships, refined petroleum, cars, delivery trucks. Ghana's top import partners are China, Cote d'Ivoire, the United States, Belgium-Luxembourg and India. 

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The word cereal derives from Ceres, the name of the Roman goddess of harvest and agriculture. The first cereal grains were domesticated by early primitive humans. About 8,000 years ago, they were domesticated by ancient farming communities in the Fertile Crescent region. 

Wholegrain cereals are a rich source of many essential vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.  Cereals and wholegrain foods can reduce the risk of developing certain diseases including coronary heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and diverticular disease. Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta. The two main types of commercial grain crops are cereals such as wheat and rye, and legumes such as beans and soybeans. 

Grains include wheat, barley, oat, rye, corn, rice, millet and triticale. Wholegrains include wholemeal or wholegrain breads or crispbreads, dark 'seedy' breads, wholegrain breakfast cereals, wheatgerm, brown rice, puffed whole grains, bulgur, quinoa, couscous, popcorn and oatmeal. Export Portal offers you all types of grains, wholegrains and cereals to buy or sell in any country! 

Grain legumes or pulses are members of the pea family and include lentil, chickpeas, common beans, common peas, fava beans, lima beans, lupins, mung beans, peanuts, pigeon peas, runner beans and soybeans. All of them are very nutritious and have numerous health benefits.

There are also oilseeds - these are grains grown primarily for the extraction of their edible oil. Vegetable oils provide dietary energy and some essential fatty acids. They can be used as fuel or lubricants.

You have to keep in mind that cereal grains are now divided into 2 subgroups: 

1. Whole Grains
2. Refined Grains

Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel - the bran, germ, and endosperm. Examples of whole grains include whole-wheat flour, bulgur (cracked wheat), oatmeal, whole cornmeal, and brown rice. Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ. This is done to give grains a finer texture and improve their shelf life, but it also removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins. Some examples of refined grain products are white flour, de-germed cornmeal, white bread, and white rice.

When grains are refined, the bran and germ layers are generally removed, leaving only the endosperm. This process can cause significant losses of fibre, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals from the grains. Some fibre, vitamins and minerals may be added back into refined cereal products (such as white bread), which compensates for losses, but it is impossible to add the mix of phytochemicals that is lost in the processing.

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Customs requirements of Ghana

Ghana Revenue Authority Contacts:

Website: http://www.gra.gov.gh/
Email: info@gra.gov.gh
Telephone: +233- (0) 302 675701-9/684363-686106/684363
Address: Off Starlets' 91 Road, near Accra Sports Stadium, P. O. Box 2202, Accra, Ghana
Fax: +233- (0) 302 681163/664938

Republic of Ghana is a sovereign unitary presidential constitutional democracy, located along the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean, in the subregion of West Africa. 

A multicultural nation, Ghana has a population of approximately 27 million, spanning a variety of ethnic, linguistic and religious groups. Its diverse geography and ecology ranges from coastal savannahs to tropical jungles. Ghana is one of the world's largest gold and diamond producers, and is projected to be one of the largest producer of cocoa. Ghana's growing economic prosperity and democratic political system has made it a regional power in West Africa.

Tariffs

Tariffs and duty rates are constantly revised and are subject to change without notice. Customs duty exemptions are available for all agricultural, industrial plant, machinery and equipment imported for investment purposes.

Customs clearance of cargo through the seaports involves dealing with a number of logistics service providers and governmental bodies in order to fulfil all contractual and tax obligations that might be associated with the import consignment. The agencies include Customs Excise and Preventive Service (CEPS), the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Shipping Agents and Destination Inspection Companies.

Ghanaian law enjoins all importers with the exception of Declarants to engage the services of licensed Customs House Agents for the clearance of cargo at any freight station in Ghana.

There are various stages in the customs clearance processes of cargo from the seaport. The clearance process starts with the valuation of the cargo, declaration of cargo data on to the GCNET, payment of duty and other relevant cargos, verification at the Compliance Section of CEPS, release by the Shipping Agent, delivery by GPHA and CEPS physical examination or scanning of cargo before cargo is allowed to exit the port.

Exporting

Exporting is divided into traditional and non-traditional.

Traditional Exports include: cocoa, timber / lumber, mineral resources, electricity etc.

Requirements

1. Register with the Registrar-General’s Department and the Ghana Export Promotion Council.

2. Obtain BOG Foreign Exchange Declaration Form (FXD Form 4A) which can be downloaded from the Bank of Ghana.

3. Obtain permits/certificates from issuing institutions (e.g. Ghana standard board quality assurance certificate for fresh/processed fish to EU countries, COCOBOD Quality Assurance Certificate for fresh/processed fish to EU countries, COCOBOD Quality Control Certificate in the case of coffee, sheanut, cashew nuts, packing list in the case of personal effects etc).

4. Obtain the Customs Entry Form.

5. Obtain certificates of origin (EURI Form) from CEPS for goods which are to benefit from preferential tariff treatment in the EU and other preference giving countries.

Non Traditional Exports include: yams, pineapples, handicrafts, cashew nuts, coffee, canned fish (tuna), shea butter, kente cloth, cocoa butter, cocoa cake, aluminium products, textiles (AGOA)

Requirements

- Obtain a Non Traditional Export Form from the Customs Export shed at the Port/Frontiers.

- Obtain certificates of origin (EURI) from Customs for goods to benefit from preferential treatment in the EEC and other preference giving countries. 

General Import Procedures

1. Original Bill of Lading/Airway Bill

2. Invoice

3. Packing List

4. Final Classification and Valuation Report (FCVR)

5. Import Declaration Form (IDF) from the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

6. Tax Clearance certificate from the Domestic Tax Revenue Division issued in the name of the importer or 1% of CIF payment fee.

7. Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Ghana Revenue Authority.

8.Permit or License from the appropriate Ministry/ Agency Department as applicable for restricted goods.

9.Appropriate letter of Exemption from payment of duty and/or taxes as applicable.

Procedure

1. Submission of Import Declaration Form (IDF), Bill of Lading, Invoices and Packing List to the appropriate Destination Inspection Company for the issuance of a Final Classification and Valuation Report (FCVR).

2. Submission of application to appropriate Ministry/ Department/Agency for the relevant License/Permit/Exemption

3. Electronic submission of declaration

4. Payment of Duties and Taxes at the designated Banks located at Longroom

5. Subject yourself and goods to Customs documentary and physical verification as may be determined

6. Release and/or further processing depending on regime

Sources:

http://www.gra.gov.gh/docs/info/customs_guide.pdf 

http://www.gra.gov.gh/index.php/divisions/customs