Short answer: A-1 Auto Parts exports “home used” engines and gearboxes from the United States to Ghana. Units are palletized in Omaha, sent to a US port and shipped by ocean container to Tema Port (or Takoradi on request). Typical door-to-port time is about 35–55 days. We supply the commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading for clearing with the Ghana Revenue Authority, and offer wholesale prices for spare-parts dealers in Abossey Okai, Suame Magazine and beyond.
What “home used” means
In Ghana, a home used engine is a second-hand engine imported from abroad – usually the USA, Europe or Japan – rather than one removed from a vehicle that has already been driven on local roads. Buyers prefer home used units because they typically come from vehicles driven on good roads with regular servicing. Our engines and gearboxes come from the US market and are identified by code before shipping.
Who we supply in Ghana
- Spare-parts dealers in Abossey Okai (Accra) and Suame Magazine (Kumasi).
- Fitters and workshops that need specific engine codes for customer vehicles.
- Taxi, “trotro” and fleet operators keeping high-mileage vehicles on the road.
- Importers filling 20ft or 40ft containers with mixed engines and gearboxes.
Shipping process: USA to Tema
- Send your list: engine/gearbox codes, quantities and target prices. We confirm stock and quote FOB US port or CFR/CIF Tema.
- Pro-forma invoice: payment by bank transfer before loading.
- Packing: units drained and secured on pallets for ocean freight; full containers can be loaded with mixed units.
- Ocean freight: container shipping from the US East Coast to Tema typically takes about 25–40 days at sea depending on the service.
- Clearing: your licensed customs broker clears the cargo through the Ghana Revenue Authority’s ICUMS system using our documents.
Customs, duty and documents
Import duty, VAT and levies on vehicle parts in Ghana are assessed by the Ghana Revenue Authority on the customs value. Rates and levies change, so ask your clearing agent for the current figures before you order. We provide:
- Commercial invoice with HS codes (8407 petrol engines, 8408 diesel engines, 8708.40 gearboxes)
- Packing list with weights and engine/gearbox codes
- Original or telex-released bill of lading
Popular units for Ghana
Ghana drives on the right and imports left-hand-drive vehicles, so US-market engines and gearboxes match local cars well. Frequently requested:
- Hyundai and Kia engines – very common as taxis and family cars.
- Honda, Nissan and Mazda engines.
- Mercedes-Benz and Land Rover engines for executive vehicles and 4x4s.
- Toyota gearboxes and other used gearboxes.
Ghana FAQs
Where can I buy home used engines for Ghana?
You can buy home used engines directly from A-1 Auto Parts in the USA. We ship by ocean container to Tema Port, and your clearing agent clears them through the Ghana Revenue Authority.
How long does it take to ship an engine from the USA to Ghana?
Ocean freight from the US East Coast to Tema typically takes about 25–40 days. Including inland freight from Omaha and port handling, allow roughly 35–55 days.
Do you sell wholesale to Abossey Okai and Suame Magazine dealers?
Yes. Dealers can request wholesale prices for mixed engines and gearboxes, shipped as pallets or full containers to Tema.
Which documents do you provide for Ghana customs?
We provide a commercial invoice with HS codes, a packing list and the bill of lading. Your licensed customs broker uses these to clear the cargo through ICUMS.
How do I pay for an export order to Ghana?
After you accept the quotation we issue a pro-forma invoice, and payment is made by international bank transfer before loading.
We also export to Dubai and Kazakhstan.