Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 27 January 2014
Publication where the measure is specified: THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
Regulation where the measure is specified: US EAS 412-1:2013, Steel for the reinforcement of concrete — Part 1: Plain bars
Country/Region applying the measure: Uganda
Description of the measure: This Uganda Standard specifies technical requirements for plain bars to be used as reinforcement in concrete. This part of US EAS 412 covers nine steel grades not intended for welding (B240A-P, B240B-P, B240C-P, B240D-P, B300A-P, B300B-P, B300C-P, B300D-P and B420D-P), and one steel grade (B420DWP) intended for welding. This standard covers products delivered in straight lengths. Plain bars produced from finished products, such as plates and railway rails, are excluded from this standard. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US 155-1:2003, Specification for steel bars for reinforcement of concrete — Plain bars, which has been technically revised and republished).
Reference of the measure: US EAS 412-1:2013
Measure also domestic: Yes

Description: Plain bars to be used as reinforcement in concrete. Plain bars intended for Welding types: B240A-P, B240B-P, B240C-P, B240D-P, B300A-P, B300B-P, B300C-P, B300D-P and B420D-P), and one steel grade (B420DWP)

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