Doing a steel project in Myanmar

Myanmar is in South-Eastern Asia. The capital is Naypyidaw. Local currency: Burmese kyat (MMK).

Vietnam and Myanmar are both parties to ATIGA, RCEP, 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 Myanmar, 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 the Union of Myanmar
Capital: Naypyidaw
Region: Asia · South-Eastern Asia
Area: 676,578 km²
Currency: Burmese kyat (MMK)
Languages: Burmese
Calling code: +95
Internet domain: .mm
Sea access: Coastal country
Neighbouring countries: Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Thailand

Trade with Vietnam

Trade between Vietnam and Myanmar

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

ATIGA

ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement

In force since 2010

Certificate of origin Form D

RCEP

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership

In force since 2022

Certificate of origin Form RCEP

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: Form D, Form RCEP.
Material certificates and inspection records as agreed in the contract.
Building permit, local code approval and any import licence required in Myanmar.

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

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