The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has banned the storage of selected imports in Warehouses as it begins the implementation of a new warehousing regime. The items include canned tomatoes, alcohol, lead acid batteries, cooking oil, canned drinks, canned fish, cement, Lime, paints and chalk.
This means importers of the banned products can no longer keep these goods in customs bonded warehouses. Commissioner General of the GRA, Emmanuel Kofi Nti, has indicated, that the latest decision is as a result of abuse of the system and the delays in the payment of taxes.
He said the move is to ensure proper accountability and discipline in that area, as importers would now have to pay upfront the duties on their goods. Implementation of the new warehousing regime began Thursday 1st November, 2018.
Story by:Maryam Hassan
