What it is
Thermo-mechanically treated ribbed bars used to reinforce concrete in buildings, bridges, poles and precast products.
IS 1786 Fe 415, Fe 500, Fe 500D, Fe 550D, Fe 600IS 16651 stainless steel rebarIS 13620 epoxy-coated
Where imports come from
Very low; India makes nearly all its long steel.
Rules before you buy or sell
- BIS Standard Mark (ISI) is compulsory under the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024: IS 1786:2008 (and IS 2830 / IS 14650 billets for re-rolling). Each consignment needs a test certificate from a BIS-licensed maker.
- Check the current import and export policy for your exact 8-digit HS code in the DGFT ITC(HS) schedules.
Storage and handling
Store off the ground on sleepers, covered; sort by diameter and grade with tags.
Businesses that use it
Precast Concrete Building Materials →Precast Cement Poles and Boundary Walls →RCC Spun (Hume) Pipes →Cement Jali and Grill Making →