Doing a steel project in Ireland

Ireland is in Northern Europe. The capital is Dublin. Local currency: Euro (EUR).

Vietnam and Ireland 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 Ireland, 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 Ireland
Capital: Dublin
Region: Europe · Northern Europe
Area: 70,273 km²
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: English, Irish
Calling code: +353
Internet domain: .ie
Sea access: Coastal country
Neighbouring countries: United Kingdom

Trade with Vietnam

Trade between Vietnam and Ireland

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

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 Ireland.

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