Doing a steel project in United Kingdom

United Kingdom is in Northern Europe. The capital is London. Local currency: British pound (GBP).

Vietnam and United Kingdom are both parties to CPTPP, UKVFTA, 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 United Kingdom, 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: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Capital: London
Region: Europe · Northern Europe
Area: 242,900 km²
Currency: British pound (GBP)
Languages: English
Calling code: +44
Internet domain: .uk
Sea access: Coastal country
Neighbouring countries: Ireland

Trade with Vietnam

Trade between Vietnam and United Kingdom

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

CPTPP

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

In force since 2019

Certificate of origin Self-certification

UKVFTA

UK–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement

In force since 2021

Certificate of origin EUR.1 UK

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: Self-certification, EUR.1 UK.
Material certificates and inspection records as agreed in the contract.
Building permit, local code approval and any import licence required in United Kingdom.

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