What Can You Put in a Barrel Shipped to Ghana?
Packing a barrel for Ghana is about maximising every cubic inch while keeping your goods safe and compliant with Ghana Customs Authority rules.
Commonly Shipped Personal Effects (Allowed)
- Clothing and shoes — new or used, any quantity for personal or family use
- Linens and bedding — sheets, towels, blankets
- Non-perishable food — canned goods, dry rice, pasta, cereal, spices (sealed, unopened)
- Toiletries and cosmetics — sealed personal care items
- Small household appliances — blenders, irons, fans, kettles (used, for personal use)
- Baby items — diapers, formula, clothes, toys
- Books and printed materials
- Tools and hardware — hand tools for personal use
- Sealed medications — with original packaging; quantities consistent with personal use
Items That Require Special Handling
- New electronics — used electronics for personal use are typically duty-free; new items may be assessed at import duty rates
- Large quantities of one item — shipping 50 pairs of the same shoe will be treated as commercial goods
Prohibited Items — Do Not Pack These
- Firearms, ammunition, and weapon components
- Explosives, flammable liquids, aerosols, and compressed gases
- Fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and perishable food
- Soil or organic agricultural material
- Narcotics or controlled substances
- Counterfeit goods or pirated media
- Currency exceeding $10,000 in value
Questions About Your Specific Items?
Call us at +1 (551) 800 2125 before packing if you're unsure about a specific item. We'll give you a straight answer and help you avoid costly delays.
Related guide: Read our complete Barrel Shipping Guide for everything you need to know about barrel shipping from New York to Ghana.