Doing a steel project in Finland

Finland is in Northern Europe. The capital is Helsinki. Local currency: Euro (EUR).

Vietnam and Finland are both parties to EVFTA, so steel structures made in Vietnam can qualify for preferential tariffs under the rules of origin.

Victor Dang, Global Sales Director of World Steel Group, is the direct contact for projects in Finland, 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: Republic of Finland
Capital: Helsinki
Region: Europe · Northern Europe
Area: 338,424 km²
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: Finnish, Swedish
Calling code: +358
Internet domain: .fi
Sea access: Coastal country
Neighbouring countries: Norway, Sweden, Russia

Trade with Vietnam

Trade between Vietnam and Finland

Agreements that can lower import duty on steel structures from Vietnam to Finland.

EVFTA

EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement

In force since 2020

Certificate of origin EUR.1 / REX

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 for the preferential tariff: EUR.1 / REX.
Material certificates and inspection records as agreed in the contract.
Building permit, local code approval and any import licence required in Finland.

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