Doing a steel project in Slovakia

Slovakia is in Central Europe. The capital is Bratislava. Local currency: Euro (EUR).

Slovakia has no coastline: shipments arrive through a seaport in a neighbouring country (Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine) and continue by road or rail.

Vietnam and Slovakia 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 Slovakia, 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: Slovak Republic
Capital: Bratislava
Region: Europe · Central Europe
Area: 49,037 km²
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: Slovak
Calling code: +421
Internet domain: .sk
Sea access: Landlocked
Neighbouring countries: Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine

Trade with Vietnam

Trade between Vietnam and Slovakia

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

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 Slovakia.

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