G/TBT/N/UGA/2335

9 April 2026

(26-2769)

Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade

Original: English

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Agency responsible:

Uganda National Bureau of Standards

P.O. Box 6329

Kampala

Uganda

Tel: +256 414 333 250/1/2/3

Fax: +256 414 286 123

E-mail: info@unbs.go.ug

Web: www.unbs.go.ug

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Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [X], 5.7.1 [ ], 3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ], Other:

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Products covered (HS codes or national tariff lines. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): WOOD AND ARTICLES OF WOOD; WOOD CHARCOAL (HS code(s): 44); Other wood-based panels (ICS code(s): 79.060.99); Wooden ceiling; Wooden panelling boards

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Details of notified document(s) (title, number of pages and languages, means of access): DUS 1539:2025, Wooden ceiling and panelling boards — Specification, Second Edition; (24 page(s), in English)

Link to notified document(s) and/or contact details for agency or authority which can provide copies upon request:

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2026/TBT/UGA/26_01950_00_e.pdf

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Description of content: This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for three grades (clear, select knotty and knotty) of profiled boards (planed or planed and sanded) manufactured from solid hardwood or softwood timber and intended for use in ceilings or panelling.

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Consumer information, labelling; Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Protection of human health or safety; Protection of animal or plant life or health; Protection of the environment; Quality requirements; Harmonization; Reducing trade barriers and facilitating trade; Cost saving and productivity enhancement

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Relevant documents:

1. US EAS 322, Wood poles and blocks for power and telecommunication lines — Specification

2. US EAS 323, Specification for wood preservation by means of pressure creosoting

3. US EAS 324, Copper/Chromium/Arsenic composition for the preservation of timber-Methods for timber treatment

4. US EAS 325, Wood preservatives and treated timber — Guide for sampling and preparation of wood preservatives and treated timber for analysis

5. US EAS 326, Copper/Chromium/Arsenic composition for the preservation of timber — Specification

6. US 1535, Guidelines for the manufacture of finger-jointed structural timber

7. US 1537, Softwood flooring boards — Specification

8. US 1539: 2013, Wooden ceiling and panelling boards — Specification

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Proposed date of adoption: To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined

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Provision of comments

Final date for comments: 8 June 2026

[X] 60 days from notification

Contact details of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification:

Uganda National Bureau of Standards

P.O. Box 6329

Kampala

Uganda

Tel: +256 414 333 250/1/2/3

Fax: +256 414 286 123

E-mail: info@unbs.go.ug

Web: www.unbs.go.ug