Dexis Consulting Group

Evaluation of Current Fee Structure for Goods Clearance

Summary
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Provided recommendations to Ghana’s Ministries of Trade and Finance and CEPS (Customs) as to how to bring import and export fees into compliance with the WTO requirements.

Purpose
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Determine whether the 1% inspection fee imposed on Imports is WTO-compliant. Make recommendations as to fees that can be legally imposed on imports and exports.

Activities
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Prepared annotated table of Customs fees imposed by countries around the world.

Met with stakeholders in Ghana to discuss appropriate fees.

Presented results of meetings at a stakeholder forum.

Results
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Educated CEPS (Customs), Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Finance and local businesses as to the WTO requirements regarding fees.

Project Document for Customs Service in Ghana

Summary
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Designed a plan for customs reform to be put in place by CEPS (Ghana Customs Service).

Purpose
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Assist CEPS to design a project document to address key issues and decisions to be made, using the roadmap and report from a previous project.

Activities
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Presented plan to key officials in Ghana.

Met with CEPS to help in design of project document, including primary issues, key decisions, a timeline, cost and potential funding sources.

Results
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Helped CEPS to develop a plan for customs reform.