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Markets at a glance

Region
Africa
Western Africa
Capital
Bissau
Area
36,125 km²
Vietnam FTAs
None in force

Overview

Doing a steel project in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau is in Western Africa. The capital is Bissau. Local currency: West African CFA franc (XOF).

Vietnam has no free trade agreement in force with Guinea-Bissau. Imports follow the general tariff of Guinea-Bissau, 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 Guinea-Bissau, 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 Guinea-Bissau
Capital
Bissau
Region
Africa · Western Africa
Area
36,125 km²
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF)
Languages
Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
Calling code
+245
Internet domain
.gw
Sea access
Coastal country
Neighbouring countries

Trade with Vietnam

Trade between Vietnam and Guinea-Bissau

No free trade agreement with Vietnam

Steel structures for Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau.

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

Solutions

What can be supplied to Guinea-Bissau

Planning a project in Guinea-Bissau?

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