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Markets at a glance

Region
Oceania
Polynesia
Capital
Funafuti
Area
26 km²
Vietnam FTAs
None in force

Overview

Doing a steel project in Tuvalu

Tuvalu is in Polynesia. The capital is Funafuti. Local currency: Australian dollar (AUD), Tuvaluan dollar (TVD).

Vietnam has no free trade agreement in force with Tuvalu. Imports follow the general tariff of Tuvalu, 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 Tuvalu, 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
Tuvalu
Capital
Funafuti
Region
Oceania · Polynesia
Area
26 km²
Currency
Australian dollar (AUD), Tuvaluan dollar (TVD)
Languages
English, Tuvaluan
Calling code
+688
Internet domain
.tv
Sea access
Coastal country

Trade with Vietnam

Trade between Vietnam and Tuvalu

No free trade agreement with Vietnam

Steel structures for Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu.

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

Solutions

What can be supplied to Tuvalu

Planning a project in Tuvalu?

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