Doing a steel project in Germany

Germany is in Western Europe. The capital is Berlin. Local currency: Euro (EUR).

Vietnam and Germany 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 Germany, 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: Federal Republic of Germany
Capital: Berlin
Region: Europe · Western Europe
Area: 357,114 km²
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: German
Calling code: +49
Internet domain: .de
Sea access: Coastal country
Neighbouring countries: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland

Trade with Vietnam

Trade between Vietnam and Germany

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

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 Germany.

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