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Tema - GHTEM

Fumigation + Packaging
Fumigation (IPPC) mandatory	✖
Marks and numbers special requirements	✖
Maximum weight per package >	5000 kg
Heavy weight additional per package >	✖
Dimensions on request: length >	590 cm
Dimensions on request: width >	230 cm
Dimensions on request: height >	229 cm
Bill of Lading
Freight collect possible	✓
Express B/L possible	✓
Original B/L mandatory	✖
HS Code on B/L mandatory	✓
HS Code Minimum Digits	6
B/L print at destination possible	✖
Piece count on B/L mandatory	✖
Contact details Consignee & Notify mandatory (Phone + Email)	✓
Freight amount on B/L mandatory	✖
TAX ID Shipper, Consignee, Notify on B/L mandatory	✖
TAX ID Consignee, Notify on B/L mandatory	✓
Import licence on B/L mandatory	✖
Other B/L requirements	No generalized cargo descriptions such as “spare parts,” “mining spare parts,” or “medical equipment.” etc. are accepted by Ghana Customs. Each item must be described in detail on HBL to reflect the true nature of the cargo. Any inaccurate or misleading cargo descriptions will be penalized by Ghana Customs with fines.
Filing / CTN / Import Documents
Real Shipper / Real Consignee mandatory	✖
Filing / Waiver / CTN mandatory	✖
Commercial invoice mandatory	✓
Packing list mandatory	✖
Other required import documents	Commercial Invoice required for transshipments via Hamburg
Dangerous goods
MSDS mandatory	✓
Class 1 possible	✖
Class 2.1 possible	On request
Class 2.2 possible	On request
Class 2.3 possible	On request
Class 3 possible	On request
Class 4.1 possible	On request
Class 4.2 possible	On request
Class 4.3 possible	On request
Class 5.1 possible	On request
Class 5.2 possible	On request
Class 6.1 possible	On request
Class 6.2 possible	✖
Class 7 possible	✖
Class 8 possible	On request
Class 9 possible	On request
Special dangerous goods documentation mandatory	batteries under special provision: test report, MSDS batteries, DG cargo or under special provision, under conditional acceptance only
Commodities
Personal effects possible	On request
Foodstuff possible	On request
Prohibited commodities	Weapons incl. Airguns and all of their parts Ammunition
Oncarriages / Customs
DAP deliveries possible	On request
DDP deliveries possible	On request
Special requirements / information	- Destination inspection: www.cotecna.com or www.bureauveritas.com - As from 1st January 2013 the importation of used refrigerators, freezers and refrigeration compressors will be banned. - Destination inspection: Ghana Revenue Authority Certificate of Conformity ( Easy Pass Programm ) required as per Bill of Lading date 01st January 2019, please find more information here: https://www.gsa.gov.gh/ https://verigates.bureauveritas.com/ - physical inspection and verification at the country of export of any used and waste electrical and electronic products. - all shipments not cleared after 60 days from unstuffing date at destination will be transferred to State Warehouse and auctioned by government

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In case your shipment contains non-DG batteries, especially lithium-ionen batteries under special provisions (e.g. SP188) etc., please notify us accordingly to ensure smooth handling of your booking.
Please be informed, that we may ask you to submit additional information e.g., MSDS, test report, etc.
In light of a spate of incidents involving Battery shipments, carriers have strengthened their cargo acceptance policy for shipments containing non-DG Batteries to ensure safe transport.
All consequences and costs in case of non-observance will be debited to the booking customer.
All listed regulations are subject to change without prior notification.
Please note that the provided information here are guidelines only. Shippers and consignees are ultimately responsible for compliance with all local regulations.
Subject to change. Liability for errors, misprints, and omissions excluded.