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Markets at a glance

Region
North & Central America
Central America
Capital
Panama City
Area
75,417 km²
Vietnam FTAs
None in force

Overview

Doing a steel project in Panama

Panama is in Central America. The capital is Panama City. Local currency: Panamanian balboa (PAB), United States dollar (USD).

Vietnam has no free trade agreement in force with Panama. Imports follow the general tariff of Panama, 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 Panama, 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 Panama
Capital
Panama City
Region
North & Central America · Central America
Area
75,417 km²
Currency
Panamanian balboa (PAB), United States dollar (USD)
Languages
Spanish
Calling code
+507
Internet domain
.pa
Sea access
Coastal country
Neighbouring countries

Trade with Vietnam

Trade between Vietnam and Panama

No free trade agreement with Vietnam

Steel structures for Panama 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 Panama.

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

Solutions

What can be supplied to Panama

Planning a project in Panama?

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