The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has introduced a new used vehicle valuation module to be implemented at the various ports in the country.
The used vehicle valuation module will be used by stakeholders to obtain their customs clearance and verification report (CCVR) for all used vehicles they are importing into the country.
The new module is expected to save time and cost, and also increase transparency for stakeholders in the import and export sector.
[contextly_sidebar id=”bxHhqgtR6VUuMpwS15eWvP3WYtg1ulta”] According to the GRA, this is after successfully implementing the Pre-Arrival Assessment Reporting System (PAARS).
Some stakeholders and agents have praised customs for the smooth implementation of the Pre-Arrival Assessment Reporting System (PAARS).
PAARS is a modernized system that has been developed by the Customs Division of GRA as part of the implementation of the National Single Window system to enhance revenue mobilization, improve border security and customs clearance, overcome duplication across regulatory agencies and promote trade facilitation.
“Ghana Customs has proved critics wrong by successfully taking over its operations from the DICs and maintained an upward integrity so far”, this was contained in a statement released by the GRA-Customs Division.
The statement further said various stakeholders and agents are excited that their documents can now be processed in less than 48 hours which is helping deal with the age old issue of corruption during clearing of goods at the ports.
“Trade Facilitation for Ghana remains the heartbeat of its development, it is key to allow for the free flow of trade and overall, the results suggest that mostly Ghana economy will have great benefits from the successful implementation of trade facilitation thus the need to take concrete steps towards streamlining trade procedures”, it said.
This has translated into an increase in the revenue generated by Ghana Revenue Authority-Customs Division.
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By: Rabiu Alhassan/citifmonline.com/Ghana