Parliament has passed the Customs Bill, 2026, surfacing the way for a modern lawful structure to fortify customs administration, facilitate international trade, improve border security and improve domestic proceeds assembling people, or activation.
The new statute combine existing customs laws and is expected to simplify customs procedures while coordinating Ghana’s customs government with international best habits.
It also seeks to fortify the fight against trafficking, unlawful trade and other customs-related crime by providing a more strong legalstructure for customs functional procedures.
The bill was introduced in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, 2026, by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, on behalf of the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, in accordance with Article 106(2) of the 1992 Constitution.
It was read for the first time on the same day before being directed to Parliament’s Finance Committee for scrutiny and a report in line with Article 106(4) of the Constitution and Order 226(2) of the permanent Orders of Parliament.
Following deliberation of the committee’s report, Parliament approved the bill, clearing the way for the establishment of a complete legal fortify to controle customs administration in the country.
The statute is expected to improve compliance among importers and exporters, facilitate legitimate trade, fortify border controls and enhance the state’s capacity to mobilise proceeds through a more efficient customs administration system.
The Customs Bill, 2026, will now be pass to President John Dramani Mahama for assent before it becomes law.
