G/TBT/N/IND/284  
28 June 2023  
(23-4399) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member:  INDIA  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:   
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if differe nt from above:   
Shri Bikram Nath  
Deputy Director  
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  
Ministry of Commerce and Industry  
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi  
Telephone: +91 -11-23038939  
Email: bikram.87@gov.in  
Website: https://dpiit.gov.in/  
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [  ], 5.6.2 [  ], 5.7.1 [  ], 3.2 [  ], 7.2 [  ], 
other :  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  Steel 
Wires/ Strands, Nylon Wire and Wire Mesh.  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Steel Wires/ 
Strands, Nylon Wire and Wire Mesh (Quality Control) Order, 2023; (2 page(s), in English)  
6. Description of content:  Steel Wires/ Strands, Nylon Wire and Wire Mesh (Quality 
Control) Order, 2023  
• Wire ropes  are composite construction of strands of fibre or steel or both, bunched 
to form a core surrounded by stranded and twisted cores. A wire rope is 
designated by the overall diameter, the number of strands, number of wires per 
strand, the cores, the type of lay and the length etc. Wire rope is a versatile 
material that can be inter alia used to lift, hoist, separate, position, secure, 
remove, repair, readjust, support and brace items in a safe and effective manner. 
Individual designs of wire rope involve different materials, wire, and strand 
configurations.  
• The three basic components of wire rope are the wire, strand, and core, which 
are wound together to form the rope. The basic element of wire rope is wire that 
is used to configure, shape, and form the rope. Typically, steel, stainless steel, 
aluminum, copper, and nylon (non -metal) are used for manufacturing wires. The 
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  perform with strength, flexibility, and abrasion resistance being the major 
determining factors.  
• Wire rope is classified by the number of strands it has as well as the number of 
wires in each strand. The most common classification is a seven -wire rope that 
has one strand in the center and six around its circumference. This type of wire 
rope is lightweight  with a very simple construction. The majority of wire ropes are 
more complex and intricate with multiple intertwining strands and wires.  
• The core of a wire rope runs through the center of the rope and can be composed 
of a variety of materials, which inclu de synthetic fibers, natural fibers, a single 
strand, or another wire rope. The core supports the wound strands, helps 
maintain their position, is an effective lubricant carrier, and provides support.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of ur gent problems where 
applicable:  Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Protection of 
human health or safety; Protection of the environment; Quality requirements  
8. Relevant documents:   
To be published in the Gazette of India  
9. Proposed date of adoption:  The date of notification in E -Gazette  
Proposed date of entry into force:  Six months from the date of notification in E -
Gazette  
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  
11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [ ] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
Shri Bikram Nath  
Deputy Director  
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  
Ministry of Commerce and Industry  
Vanijya Bhawan  
New Delhi – 110001, India  
Telephone: 230388939  
Email: bikram.87@gov.in  
Website: : https://dpiit.gov.in/  
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