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** ** ** # Export Procedures INTEGRITY| FAIRNESS| SERVICE [GRA](https://gra.gov.gh "Go to GRA.") ⋅[Customs](https://gra.gov.gh/customs/ "Go to Customs.") ⋅Export Procedures ### Export Procedures and Items ### Exportable Items All exportable items/articles/commodities in Ghana have been categorised into two (2) groups; Traditional Exports and Non - Traditional Exports #### Traditional Exports They comprise products such as cocoa beans, logs, electricity, fresh fish, fresh yams and mineral ore (Unprocessed gold, diamond, bauxite, etc.). These items could be changed depending on Government Policy. #### Non-Traditional Exports All exportable goods other than those captured under Traditional-Exports. Please see Import - Export Act, 1995 (Act 503) for more information. ### Basic Requirements for Export Any company or enterprise which intends to deal in exportation of exportable goods or items in Ghana must: - ** Be registered with the Registrar-General’s Department. - ** Be registered with the Ghana Export Promotion Council and obtain a number. - ** Get a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) from the Ghana Revenue Authority or a GhanaCard PIN. ### Procedure for Traditional Export - ** Obtain a Bank of Ghana Exchange Control Form A2 from your bankers. - ** Complete the Customs Declaration Form electronically and submit to Customs via the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS). - ** Attach all relevant documents; Certificates, Permits etc. - ** When the declaration is validated by Customs, present goods to Customs at the Export seat to the Exit Port or Station for Customs Inspection or Examination. - ** If Customs is satisfied with the examination, the goods are then released for export. ### Procedure for Non - Traditional Export - ** Submit Customs Declaration electronically. - ** Attach all relevant documents; Certificates, Permits etc. - ** When the declaration is duly validated by Customs, present goods to Customs at the Export seat to the Port of Exit or Station for Customs Inspection or Examination. - ** If Customs is satisfied with the examination, the goods are then released for export. ### Relevant Certificates / Permits for Export   | | | | | ---- | --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1\. | Cocoa | COCOBOD export permit | | 2\. | Timber products | Permit from Timber Industry Development Division, Forestry Commission | | 3\. | Mineral ore | Minerals Commission Permit | | 4\. | Manufactured / Processes Goods | Ghana Standards Authority Permit | | 5\. | Coffee /Shea nuts/Cashew nuts | COCOBOD export permit | | 6\. | Food and agriculture produce | Phytosanitary Certificate from Plant Protection and Regulatory Service or MOFA | | 7\. | Palm oil | Food and Drugs Authority Permit | | 8\. | Rock and soil samples | Permit from Geological Survey Authority | | 9\. | Wildlife | Convention Trade and Endangered Species (Cities from Department of Game and Wildlife) | | 10\. | Pets | Permit from Veterinary Service Division of MOFA | | 11\. | Chemicals including plants | Environmental Protection Authority Permit | | 12\. | Pharmaceuticals | Permits from Ministry of Health, Food and Drugs Authority | | 13\. | Antiques | Permit from Museum and Monuments Authority | | 14\. | Non-ferrous scraps | Permit from Ministry of Trade and Industry | | 15\. | Other scraps including electronic waste | Permit from Ministry of Trade and Industry | | 16\. | Human remains | Death Certificate from Birth & Death Registry |

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