Codeine (Medication) → Ghana

Codeine (Medication) is restricted for travelers entering Ghana; declare above the personal allowance.

Details

Codeine (Medication) requires declaration at customs (and in some cases an import permit) when carried by travelers into Ghana. Ghana Revenue Authority — Customs Division applies a personal-allowance threshold per item category; quantities above attract duty + the destination's VAT/GST rate (12.5%) plus, for select categories, an additional excise tax. AfCFTA tariff-elimination phasing in. ECOWAS / EAC / COMESA / CEMAC sub-regional rules add a layer. Travelers should consult Ghana Revenue Authority — Customs Division for the current quantity threshold + documentation requirement before departure.

Leaving with this item

Codeine is a controlled opioid analgesic subject to personal-export limits when leaving Ghana.

Practical advice

Carry Codeine (Medication) in carry-on where applicable (medication / lithium battery / valuables). On arrival, walk the Red Channel and declare on the customs form. Ghana Revenue Authority — Customs Division computes duty + VAT at the published rate. Have the purchase receipt + (for medication) the original prescription available.

Customs authority

Ghana Revenue Authority — Customs Division · https://gra.gov.gh/