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Markets at a glance

Region
Africa
Middle Africa
Capital
Kinshasa
Area
2,344,858 km²
Vietnam FTAs
None in force

Overview

Doing a steel project in DR Congo

DR Congo is in Middle Africa. The capital is Kinshasa. Local currency: Congolese franc (CDF).

Vietnam has no free trade agreement in force with DR Congo. Imports follow the general tariff of DR Congo, which is checked for each project in the landed cost estimate.

Victor Dang, Global Sales Director of World Steel Group, is the direct contact for projects in DR Congo, from first drawings to fabrication, packing, shipping and documents.

Key facts

Country facts

Sources: ISO 3166 and public reference data (world-countries, Natural Earth). Population, GDP and ports are shown only when added with a source.

Official name
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Capital
Kinshasa
Region
Africa · Middle Africa
Area
2,344,858 km²
Currency
Congolese franc (CDF)
Languages
French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
Calling code
+243
Internet domain
.cd
Sea access
Coastal country

Trade with Vietnam

Trade between Vietnam and DR Congo

No free trade agreement with Vietnam

Steel structures for DR Congo are quoted with the general import tariff. Victor checks the duty, taxes and freight for each project.

Documents to plan for

  • Tariff classification: steel structures and parts are usually declared under HS heading 7308.
  • Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading for each shipment.
  • Certificate of origin (non-preferential) if the buyer or customs require it.
  • Material certificates and inspection records as agreed in the contract.
  • Building permit, local code approval and any import licence required in DR Congo.

Victor confirms the exact list with the buyer, freight forwarder and customs broker for each project.

Solutions

What can be supplied to DR Congo

Planning a project in DR Congo?

Send drawings, the site location and your timeline. Victor replies personally with the next steps.