{
  "id": 5170724,
  "title": "Flying into Ghana with more than 2 phones may face commercial import charges – GRA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/flying-into-ghana-with-more-than-2-phones-may-face-commercial-import",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T21:01:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/flying-into-ghana-with-more-than-2-phones-may-face-commercial-import-charges-gra/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Travellers arriving in Ghana are being warned by Customs officials against bringing more than two mobile phones with them, as they may be treated as commercial imports. Aaron Kanors, the Commissioner of the Customs Division at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), issued the caution on September 2, 2026. He stated that passengers are only permitted to carry personal devices, with a limit of two phones per individual. Bringing additional phones would be considered commercial transactions. According to Kanors, Ghanaians are advised not to transport other people's phones when traveling. The high value of smartphones, especially premium brands like Apple’s iPhone and Samsung devices, makes them a significant source of revenue for customs. The GRA is urging returning citizens to be cautious about the number of phones and other goods they bring into the country, as failure to adhere to these guidelines could result in customs liabilities.",
  "summary": "The Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Aaron Kanors, has cautioned travellers arriving in Ghana against carrying multiple mobile phones on behalf of other people, warning that excessive quantities could be treated as commercial imports.",
  "key_points": [
    "Travellers warned against bringing more than two mobile phones.",
    "Customs considers additional phones as commercial imports.",
    "GRA urges caution to avoid customs liabilities."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}