evidence: According to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), menstrual hygiene products such as sanitary pads and tampons are classified under "Finished Goods" or final consumer goods. As a result, they carry a 20% import tax. Products that are otherwise classified as "Essential Social Goods," are taxed at zero rate. Not only is there an import tax on sanitary products, they carry an additional Value Added Tax (VAT) of between 12.5-15%. [...] "The government needs to remove these taxes and subsidize sanitary pads and make it free for girls in basic and secondary schools… because this is not a choice." she said, adding that sanitary products must be considered an essential good.