This invoice is a historical example dated May 24th, 2020. The figures reproduce the supplied document and are not a current duty assessment or quotation. Actual charges and requirements must be confirmed for the specific vehicle and import circumstances.
Why We Share This Example
People importing a car for the first time often ask, “What will I actually pay for?” This past invoice answers that by showing every charge on one vehicle import.
Use it to understand the types of charges involved — not to estimate what your own vehicle will cost today.
Invoice Details
Charge Breakdown
Shown exactly as on the original invoice.
Invoice Mini Cooper Coupe 2013
Invoice Number: 217679464 · Invoice Date: May 24th, 2020
| Package | Cost (Ghc) |
|---|---|
| Duty Payable | 33,200 |
| Shipping Line Charge | 3,500 |
| Documentation | 300 |
| Try Plate | 170 |
| Miscellaneous | 250 |
| Service Charge | 350 |
| Total | 37,770 |
Source: invoice 217679464, “Invoice Mini Cooper Coupe 2013”, dated May 24th, 2020. Labels and amounts are unchanged.
What Each Charge Usually Means
The invoice lists each charge by name only. Here is what these terms generally refer to:
- Duty Payable
- Customs duty and import taxes. The biggest item on this invoice.
- Shipping Line Charge
- Charges from the shipping line that carried the vehicle.
- Documentation
- Preparing and processing the shipping and customs documents.
- Try Plate
- A temporary plate that allows an unregistered vehicle to be driven.
- Miscellaneous
- Other small costs, grouped together.
- Service Charge
- The fee for handling the import.
What Your Vehicle Will Cost
Charges change with the vehicle’s make, model, age and value, the current duty rates and exchange rates, and the way it is shipped. So the only way to know is to ask about your specific vehicle. Send us:
- Make, model, year and engine size
- The VIN (vehicle identification number), if you have it
- The country it is shipping from
- Purchase documents or the price you paid
Next Steps
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Will my car cost the same?
Probably not. These are 2020 figures for one specific car. Your charges depend on your vehicle and today’s rates.
Can you handle the whole import for me?
Yes. We can arrange shipping, documents, customs clearing and delivery. See clearing and forwarding.
How do I find out what my vehicle will cost?
Send us your vehicle details using the vehicle import enquiry form, and we will work it out for you.