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Markets at a glance

Region
Oceania
Melanesia
Capital
Port Vila
Area
12,189 km²
Vietnam FTAs
None in force

Overview

Doing a steel project in Vanuatu

Vanuatu is in Melanesia. The capital is Port Vila. Local currency: Vanuatu vatu (VUV).

Vietnam has no free trade agreement in force with Vanuatu. Imports follow the general tariff of Vanuatu, 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 Vanuatu, 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 Vanuatu
Capital
Port Vila
Region
Oceania · Melanesia
Area
12,189 km²
Currency
Vanuatu vatu (VUV)
Languages
Bislama, English, French
Calling code
+678
Internet domain
.vu
Sea access
Coastal country

Trade with Vietnam

Trade between Vietnam and Vanuatu

No free trade agreement with Vietnam

Steel structures for Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu.

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

Solutions

What can be supplied to Vanuatu

Planning a project in Vanuatu?

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