Compare real-time freight rates from China to Ghana. Air, sea & rail freight DDP Service handles customs and tax processing. Updated Jun 2026.
| Service | Mode | Rate (USD/KG) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Air DDP Cleared | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 3.4 | View Details → |
| Sea DDP w/Tax | 🚢 Sea Freight | USD 316.7 | View Details → |
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Detailed per-weight pricing for every active route from China to Ghana. Each tier reflects the published rate at that exact weight — useful for accurate budgeting at common shipment sizes.
| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 21 KG | USD 4.66 |
| 22 KG | USD 4.57 |
| 23 KG | USD 4.79 |
| 30 KG | USD 4.30 |
| 50 KG | USD 3.93 |
| 100 KG | USD 3.37 |
| 150 KG | USD 2.63 |
| 200 KG | USD 2.54 |
| 505 KG | USD 1.84 |
| 850 KG | USD 1.89 |
| 1700 KG | USD 1.84 |
| 2500 KG | USD 1.82 |
| 3400 KG | USD 1.57 |
| Bracket | Rate (USD/KG) |
|---|---|
| 1CBM+ CBM | USD 329.91 |
Verified reviews from importers who have shipped with us to Ghana.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Ghana. The rate was competitive for DDP service. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Ghana. The rate was competitive for DDP service. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
This was a DDP shipment to Ghana for mixed cartons. The rate was competitive for DDP service. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Ghana through this team. The rate was competitive for DDP service. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Ghana through this team. We received updates without having to chase too much. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Ghana. The rate was competitive for DDP service. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
This was a DDP shipment to Ghana for mixed cartons. We received updates without having to chase too much. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Would use the same line again for general cargo. Good service overall and easier than our old channel.
We tested this lane to Ghana with a mid-volume order. We received updates without having to chase too much. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Ghana through this team. The rate was competitive for DDP service. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
We tested this lane to Ghana with a mid-volume order. We received updates without having to chase too much. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. Good service overall and easier than our old channel.
This was a DDP shipment to Ghana for mixed cartons. We received updates without having to chase too much. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
We tested this lane to Ghana with a mid-volume order. The rate was competitive for DDP service. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
Historical freight rates from China to Ghana. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.
Import facts that shape any China-to-Ghana shipment:
| Main sea gateways | the main commercial seaport |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | the national customs service |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | No practical de-minimis on most routes |
| Import tax & duty regime | Import VAT plus duty 5–35%; pre-shipment inspection common |
| Local currency | USD (freight priced in USD) |
| Typical port/airport dwell time | 7–21 days (congestion common) |
| Peak / busy season | Oct–Dec |
| Conformity & certification | Pre-shipment conformity certificate often mandatory |
| Main air gateways | the primary international airport |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
At 100 KG you've crossed into commercial freight — heavy enough to earn competitive per-kilo rates, yet still in the window where air can out-perform ocean once you price in inventory time. Typical cargo on this band into Ghana is electronics, apparel and general-goods replenishment.
| Method | Transit Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air Freight DDP | 5–10 business days | From China warehouse to Ghana door |
| Sea Freight LCL | 30–50 calendar days | Shared container to Ghana port + delivery |
| Express Courier | 3–7 business days | DHL/FedEx/UPS door-to-door, high cost for this weight |
On the current feed, China-to-Ghana rates open at USD 3.37/KG via Air DDP Cleared. For a 100 KG load that works out to a freight total of approximately USD 337. RateHive can manage the customs entry and import-tax step, while the duty itself follows the Import VAT plus duty 5–35%; pre-shipment inspection common set by the national customs service.
Entries into Ghana are assessed by the national customs service, and the regime that applies is: Import VAT plus duty 5–35%; pre-shipment inspection common. On de-minimis, the position is No practical de-minimis on most routes. RateHive offers managed clearance and tax processing — a coordination service, not Incoterms DDP — to handle these formalities for you.
Managed clearance into Ghana is a coordination service — it isn't Incoterms DDP. We file the customs entry and arrange the duty/tax owed to the national customs service (the de-minimis position being No practical de-minimis on most routes) so you don't have to broker it yourself.
Yes. Air moves on an air waybill (AWB) that's live within 24 hours of departure; ocean tracks by bill of lading through the carrier portal. We flag the milestones that matter — departure, gateway arrival, clearance by the national customs service, and final delivery.
We quote and invoice freight in USD; the destination-side currency in Ghana is USD (freight priced in USD). Payment usually falls due before departure (T/T or PayPal), and with managed clearance you settle the landed cost once rather than facing collect charges on arrival.
For regulated cargo into Ghana, budget for: Pre-shipment conformity certificate often mandatory. A missing conformity document is the single most common reason the national customs service puts a shipment on hold, so verify your HS-code requirements before the goods leave China.
the national customs service will generally want: a commercial invoice carrying HS codes and value; a packing list with weights and dimensions; the bill of lading or air waybill; a certificate of origin where it can cut duty; and any commodity-specific certification (Pre-shipment conformity certificate often mandatory). RateHive can prepare and lodge these as part of managed clearance.
Floors vary by channel into Ghana: managed air from about 21 KG (occasionally 12 KG), ocean LCL from roughly 1 CBM, and express courier for single parcels. Under 21 KG, express is usually the cheapest way in.