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Markets at a glance

Region
Africa
Middle Africa
Capital
São Tomé
Area
964 km²
Vietnam FTAs
None in force

Overview

Doing a steel project in São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe is in Middle Africa. The capital is São Tomé. Local currency: São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN).

Vietnam has no free trade agreement in force with São Tomé and Príncipe. Imports follow the general tariff of São Tomé and Príncipe, 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 São Tomé and Príncipe, 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
Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
Capital
São Tomé
Region
Africa · Middle Africa
Area
964 km²
Currency
São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN)
Languages
Portuguese
Calling code
+239
Internet domain
.st
Sea access
Coastal country

Trade with Vietnam

Trade between Vietnam and São Tomé and Príncipe

No free trade agreement with Vietnam

Steel structures for São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe.

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

Solutions

What can be supplied to São Tomé and Príncipe

Planning a project in São Tomé and Príncipe?

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