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Markets at a glance

Region
Asia
Southern Asia
Capital
Colombo
Area
65,610 km²
Vietnam FTAs
None in force

Overview

Doing a steel project in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is in Southern Asia. The capital is Colombo. Local currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR).

Vietnam has no free trade agreement in force with Sri Lanka. Imports follow the general tariff of Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka, 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 Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Capital
Colombo
Region
Asia · Southern Asia
Area
65,610 km²
Currency
Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)
Languages
Sinhala, Tamil
Calling code
+94
Internet domain
.lk, .இலங்கை, .ලංකා
Sea access
Coastal country
Neighbouring countries

Trade with Vietnam

Trade between Vietnam and Sri Lanka

No free trade agreement with Vietnam

Steel structures for Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka.

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

Solutions

What can be supplied to Sri Lanka

Planning a project in Sri Lanka?

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