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Markets at a glance

Region
Africa
Western Africa
Capital
Freetown
Area
71,740 km²
Vietnam FTAs
None in force

Overview

Doing a steel project in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone is in Western Africa. The capital is Freetown. Local currency: Sierra Leonean leone (SLL).

Vietnam has no free trade agreement in force with Sierra Leone. Imports follow the general tariff of Sierra Leone, 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 Sierra Leone, 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 Sierra Leone
Capital
Freetown
Region
Africa · Western Africa
Area
71,740 km²
Currency
Sierra Leonean leone (SLL)
Languages
English
Calling code
+232
Internet domain
.sl
Sea access
Coastal country
Neighbouring countries

Trade with Vietnam

Trade between Vietnam and Sierra Leone

No free trade agreement with Vietnam

Steel structures for Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone.

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

Solutions

What can be supplied to Sierra Leone

Planning a project in Sierra Leone?

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