🇬🇭 Export Market · West Africa

Medical Products Exporter to Ghana

Manshav Impex is a premier Indian OEM manufacturer and global exporter of certified surgical gloves, surgical blades, hypodermic syringes, IV cannulas, infection-control PPE, and hospital equipment to healthcare distributors, hospital groups, and government health ministries across Ghana. Established importer base building private-label medical consumable portfolios with OEM and custom packaging.

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Port of Loading (India)
Port Mundra (APSEZ) & Port Nhava Sheva (JNPT)
🚢 Direct Sea Route: 25–32 days
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Discharge Port (Ghana)
Tema, Takoradi
Destination Region
West Africa
Primary Entry Ports
Tema, Takoradi
Sea Freight Transit
25–32 days (from Nhava Sheva / Mundra)
Regulatory Authority
Food and Drugs Authority (FDA Ghana)
Paperwork Language
English
Buyer Local Currency
Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Factory Certifications
CE · FDA · ISO · GMP · WHO-GMP
Export Paperwork SLA
24-Hour Turnaround (Invoice, PL, COO, CoA)
Technical Product Specifications

High-Precision Medical Consumables for Ghana

Manufactured in Class 100,000 (ISO Class 8) cleanrooms under strict ISO 13485:2016 and WHO-GMP protocols with 100% lot traceability.

Surgical Gloves

HS 4015.11 · AQL 1.0
  • Standards: EN 455 (Parts 1–4), ASTM D3577, ISO 10282, CE 2797
  • Specifications: 280 mm minimum beaded cuff, micro-textured grip, low protein (<50 µg/dm²)
  • Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EO) / Gamma Radiation (25 kGy) with sterile peel-pouch
  • Packaging: 50 pairs/dispenser box, 200 pairs/master carton (OEM private label available)

Surgical Blades & Scalpels

HS 8211.91 · ISO 7740
  • Standards: BS 2982, ISO 7740, EN ISO 11607 sterile barrier packaging
  • Material: Grade T10/1095 High-Carbon Steel & AISI 420 Surgical Stainless Steel
  • Sizes: No. 10, 11, 12, 15 (Handle #3) and No. 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 (Handle #4)
  • Sterilization & Packaging: Gamma irradiated 25 kGy in airtight VCI foil packets; 100 pcs/box

Syringes & IV Cannulas

HS 9018.31 / 9018.39
  • Standards: ISO 7886-1, ISO 10555-1/5, ISO 8536-4, Non-pyrogenic & DEHP-free
  • Syringes: 2-part & 3-part Luer Lock / Luer Slip (1ml, 2ml, 3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 50ml)
  • IV Cannulas: 14G–26G with injection port & radio-opaque FEP/PTFE catheter wings
  • Needle Quality: Ultra-sharp siliconized triple-facet Japanese stainless steel needle

Surgical Gowns & Infection PPE

HS 6210.10 · AAMI Level 3/4
  • Standards: AAMI PB70 Level 3/4 fluid barrier protection, EN 13795 clinical compliance
  • Fabric: 45–55 GSM medical-grade SMS / SMMS non-woven with ultrasonic welded seams
  • Face Masks: Type IIR EN 14683 3-ply surgical masks (BFE ≥ 98%, fluid resistance 120 mmHg)
  • Drapes & Packs: Sterile laparotomy drapes, ophthalmic packs and universal surgical kits
Importing into Ghana

How medical devices actually clear into Ghana

Regulator & registration

Authority
FDA Ghana — Food and Drugs Authority
Governing instrument
Public Health Act 851 (2012), Part 7 — Medical Devices
Classification
Class A, B, C and D by risk
Local representative
Mandatory. A Ghana-registered local agent holds the product registration and is the FDA's point of accountability.
Realistic timeline
3–6 months for Class A/B consumables

Registration route, in order

  1. Appoint a Ghanaian local agent and file a power of attorney
  2. Submit ISO 13485, CE Declaration of Conformity and a Certificate of Free Sale
  3. Product dossier lodged through the FDA's online portal with the class-dependent fee
  4. Sample evaluation, and laboratory testing where the FDA calls for it
  5. Market authorisation issued, valid three years and renewable

Pre-shipment conformity

Ghana Standards Authority conformity assessment applies to regulated goods. It is a lighter regime than Nigeria's SONCAP, and importers moving between the two markets often over- or under-prepare by assuming they are equivalent.

Duty & tax by HS heading

HSProductDutyTax
4015.12Surgical and examination glovesMinistry of Health and teaching-hospital supply may qualify for exemption≈ 5–10% (ECOWAS CET)15% VAT plus statutory levies
9018.90Other medical instruments and appliances≈ 5–10% (ECOWAS CET)15% VAT plus statutory levies

Indicative and tied to the HS heading shown. Tariff lines change and your exact classification governs — confirm against the current schedule before pricing. Checked May 2026.

Ports & clearance

Tema handles most medical cargo and is markedly better run than Lagos; Takoradi serves the west. Ghana operates a paperless clearance system (ICUMS), and clearance is comparatively quick where the classification and valuation are clean.

Public procurement

Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service tender centrally; teaching hospitals also buy directly. FDA registration is a precondition for bidding.

OEM & private label for Ghana

We manufacture private-label medical devices and surgical consumables for brand owners, distributors and pharmacy chains in Ghana.

Custom packaging
Inner boxes and master cartons in your brand.
Local-language text
Instructions for use printed in English.
Flexible MOQs
Low trial quantities, scaling to full containers.
Lead times
14–25 day production cycles after artwork sign-off.
Direct Factory Quote

Request Export Pricing for Ghana

Share your required product quantities and delivery port in Ghana. Our international trade desk will provide formal CIF/FOB pricing, specification sheets, and regulatory support within 24 business hours.

Direct Ocean & Air Shipping

FCL & LCL container routing to Tema, Takoradi with real-time tracking.

Import-Ready Documentation

Commercial invoice, packing list, COO, CoA, and registration files included.

We respond to quote requests within one business day. Your details are kept strictly confidential.
Frequently Asked Questions

Exporting Medical Consumables to Ghana

Who must hold the medical device registration in Ghana?

Mandatory. A Ghana-registered local agent holds the product registration and is the FDA's point of accountability.

How do I register a medical device with FDA Ghana in Ghana?

Appoint a Ghanaian local agent and file a power of attorney. Submit ISO 13485, CE Declaration of Conformity and a Certificate of Free Sale. Product dossier lodged through the FDA's online portal with the class-dependent fee. Sample evaluation, and laboratory testing where the FDA calls for it. Market authorisation issued, valid three years and renewable. Realistically allow 3–6 months for Class A/B consumables.

Is pre-shipment inspection or a conformity certificate required for Ghana?

Ghana Standards Authority conformity assessment applies to regulated goods. It is a lighter regime than Nigeria's SONCAP, and importers moving between the two markets often over- or under-prepare by assuming they are equivalent.

What import duty applies to surgical gloves and medical disposables in Ghana?

Surgical and examination gloves (HS 4015.12): ≈ 5–10% (ECOWAS CET), plus 15% VAT plus statutory levies. Other medical instruments and appliances (HS 9018.90): ≈ 5–10% (ECOWAS CET), plus 15% VAT plus statutory levies. These are indicative against the HS headings shown and were checked May 2026 — your exact classification governs, so confirm against the current tariff schedule before pricing.

Which port should I use for medical imports into Ghana?

Tema handles most medical cargo and is markedly better run than Lagos; Takoradi serves the west. Ghana operates a paperless clearance system (ICUMS), and clearance is comparatively quick where the classification and valuation are clean.

Who buys medical supplies publicly in Ghana?

Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service tender centrally; teaching hospitals also buy directly. FDA registration is a precondition for bidding.

What Incoterms are available for delivery to Tema, Takoradi?

FOB (Nhava Sheva JNPT / Mundra), CIF or CFR (Tema, Takoradi), and DDP. Cargo ships as FCL (20ft / 40ft HC) or LCL consolidation with humidity-protected packaging and marine insurance. Air freight is available for urgent hospital requirements.

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