# Official Journal L 314/2017

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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 6030 November 2017 |

ISSN 1977-0677

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 314

English edition

Legislation

Volume 6030 November 2017

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| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2204 of 17 November 2017 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Međimursko meso 'z tiblice (PGI)) | 1 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2205 of 29 November 2017 on detailed rules concerning the procedures for the notification of commercial vehicles with major or dangerous deficiencies identified during a technical roadside inspection (
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| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2206 of 29 November 2017 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on hand pallet trucks and their essential parts originating in the People's Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council | 12 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2207 of 29 November 2017 amending Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 412/2013 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and collecting definitively the provisional duty imposed on imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware originating in the People's Republic of China | 31 |
| | | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2208 of 29 November 2017 fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to applications for export licences for certain milk products to be exported to the Dominican Republic under the quota referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 | 33 |

Contents

II   Non-legislative acts

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REGULATIONS

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2204 of 17 November 2017 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Međimursko meso 'z tiblice (PGI))

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2205 of 29 November 2017 on detailed rules concerning the procedures for the notification of commercial vehicles with major or dangerous deficiencies identified during a technical roadside inspection (
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  )

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2206 of 29 November 2017 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on hand pallet trucks and their essential parts originating in the People's Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2207 of 29 November 2017 amending Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 412/2013 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and collecting definitively the provisional duty imposed on imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware originating in the People's Republic of China

31

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2208 of 29 November 2017 fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to applications for export licences for certain milk products to be exported to the Dominican Republic under the quota referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance.

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| EN | Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.
  The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
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Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.

The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk.

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II Non-legislative acts

REGULATIONS

| 30.11.2017 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 314/1 |
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30.11.2017

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 314/1

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/2204

of 17 November 2017

entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (‘Međimursko meso 'z tiblice’ (PGI))

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, Croatia's application to register the name ‘Međimursko meso 'z tiblice’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2). |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, Croatia's application to register the name ‘Međimursko meso 'z tiblice’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).

| (2) | As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Međimursko meso 'z tiblice’ should therefore be entered in the register, |
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(2)

As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Međimursko meso 'z tiblice’ should therefore be entered in the register,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The name ‘Međimursko meso 'z tiblice’ (PGI) is hereby entered in the register.

The name specified in the first paragraph denotes a product in Class 1.2. — Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.), as listed in Annex XI to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 (3).

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 17 November 2017.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Phil HOGAN

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ C 252, 3.8.2017, p. 17.

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(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 of 13 June 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 179, 19.6.2014, p. 36).

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Official Journal of the European Union

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/2205

of 29 November 2017

on detailed rules concerning the procedures for the notification of commercial vehicles with major or dangerous deficiencies identified during a technical roadside inspection

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Directive 2014/47/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles circulating in the Union and repealing Directive 2000/30/EC (1), and in particular Article 18(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | In accordance with Article 18(1) of Directive 2014/47/EU, in cases where, inter alia, major or dangerous deficiencies are identified in a vehicle not registered in the Member State of inspection, the contact point is required to notify the results of the inspection to the contact point of the Member State where the vehicle is registered. The notification shall contain the elements of the roadside inspection report set out in its Annex IV, which has to be drawn up by the inspector on completion of a more detailed inspection in accordance with Article 16(2) of Directive 2014/47/EU. |
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(1)

In accordance with Article 18(1) of Directive 2014/47/EU, in cases where, inter alia, major or dangerous deficiencies are identified in a vehicle not registered in the Member State of inspection, the contact point is required to notify the results of the inspection to the contact point of the Member State where the vehicle is registered. The notification shall contain the elements of the roadside inspection report set out in its Annex IV, which has to be drawn up by the inspector on completion of a more detailed inspection in accordance with Article 16(2) of Directive 2014/47/EU.

| (2) | In order to facilitate communication between the national contact points, the Commission is required to adopt detailed rules for the implementation of the notification procedure. |
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(2)

In order to facilitate communication between the national contact points, the Commission is required to adopt detailed rules for the implementation of the notification procedure.

| (3) | In accordance with Article 18(1) of Directive 2014/47/EU, the notification shall preferably be communicated through the national electronic register referred to in Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 of the European Parliament and the Council (2). |
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(3)

In accordance with Article 18(1) of Directive 2014/47/EU, the notification shall preferably be communicated through the national electronic register referred to in Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 of the European Parliament and the Council (2).

| (4) | Article 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 specifies the mandatory minimum content of the national electronic registers. However, the elements of the roadside inspection report as set out in Annex IV to Directive 2014/47/EU do not form part of that mandatory minimum content. |
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(4)

Article 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 specifies the mandatory minimum content of the national electronic registers. However, the elements of the roadside inspection report as set out in Annex IV to Directive 2014/47/EU do not form part of that mandatory minimum content.

| (5) | Article 16(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 provides that the national electronic registers are to be interconnected. |
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(5)

Article 16(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 provides that the national electronic registers are to be interconnected.

| (6) | Due to the limited scope of Article 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 and the resulting limited scope of the European Registers of Road Transport Undertakings' (ERRU) system, the notification set out in Article 18(1) of Directive 2014/47/EU cannot be transmitted via the national electronic registers using that system. |
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(6)

Due to the limited scope of Article 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 and the resulting limited scope of the European Registers of Road Transport Undertakings' (ERRU) system, the notification set out in Article 18(1) of Directive 2014/47/EU cannot be transmitted via the national electronic registers using that system.

| (7) | However in order to avoid unnecessary administrative burdens and costs, the system architecture of ERRU should be used to develop the messaging system for the notification stipulated by Article 18(1) of Directive 2014/47/EU. |
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(7)

However in order to avoid unnecessary administrative burdens and costs, the system architecture of ERRU should be used to develop the messaging system for the notification stipulated by Article 18(1) of Directive 2014/47/EU.

| (8) | The common rules for the interconnection via ERRU are established in Commission Regulation (EU) No 1213/2010 (3). |
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(8)

The common rules for the interconnection via ERRU are established in Commission Regulation (EU) No 1213/2010 (3).

| (9) | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/480 (4) will introduce significant amendments to the general functionalities of ERRU and replace Regulation (EU) No 1213/2010 as of 30 January 2019. The messaging system used for the roadside inspection (RSI) notification will be built on the general functionalities of ERRU. |
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(9)

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/480 (4) will introduce significant amendments to the general functionalities of ERRU and replace Regulation (EU) No 1213/2010 as of 30 January 2019. The messaging system used for the roadside inspection (RSI) notification will be built on the general functionalities of ERRU.

| (10) | In order to limit administrative burdens and procedures and to ensure coherence it is therefore necessary that the messaging system used for notifications following a RSI also becomes applicable as of 30 January 2019. |
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(10)

In order to limit administrative burdens and procedures and to ensure coherence it is therefore necessary that the messaging system used for notifications following a RSI also becomes applicable as of 30 January 2019.

| (11) | The provisions on personal data protection, as laid down in particular by Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and the Council (5), apply to the processing of any personal data pursuant to Directive 2014/47/EU. In particular, Member States should implement appropriate security measures to prevent misuse of personal data. |
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(11)

The provisions on personal data protection, as laid down in particular by Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and the Council (5), apply to the processing of any personal data pursuant to Directive 2014/47/EU. In particular, Member States should implement appropriate security measures to prevent misuse of personal data.

| (12) | Where applicable, the provisions on personal data protection, as laid down by Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (6) apply to the processing of any personal data pursuant to Directive 2014/47/EU. |
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(12)

Where applicable, the provisions on personal data protection, as laid down by Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (6) apply to the processing of any personal data pursuant to Directive 2014/47/EU.

| (13) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are adopted in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up by Article 19(1) of Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (7), |
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(13)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are adopted in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up by Article 19(1) of Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (7),

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Subject matter

This Regulation lays down the rules applicable to the notification of the results of a technical roadside inspection (RSI) of commercial vehicles with major or dangerous deficiencies communicated via the RSI system referred to in Article 3.

Article 2

Definitions

In addition to the definitions set out in Regulation (EU) 2016/480, for the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:

| (1) | ‘RSI message’ means the notification message following a more detailed technical roadside inspection referred to in Article 10(3) of Directive 2014/47/EU sent via the RSI system or other secure network in a structured format as set out in the Annex to this Regulation; |
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(1)

‘RSI message’ means the notification message following a more detailed technical roadside inspection referred to in Article 10(3) of Directive 2014/47/EU sent via the RSI system or other secure network in a structured format as set out in the Annex to this Regulation;

| (2) | RSI more detailed report means the document issued after a more detailed roadside inspection referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 2014/47/EU; |
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(2)

RSI more detailed report means the document issued after a more detailed roadside inspection referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 2014/47/EU;

| (3) | ‘Member State of registration’ means the Member State in which the vehicle is registered or, in cases where the vehicle is not subject to registration under the national legislation, put into service. |
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(3)

‘Member State of registration’ means the Member State in which the vehicle is registered or, in cases where the vehicle is not subject to registration under the national legislation, put into service.

Article 3

RSI system

1.   The Commission shall set up a messaging system (RSI system) using the system architecture of the messaging system of the European Registers of Road Transport Undertakings in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/480. The RSI system shall facilitate the notification obligation laid down in Article 18(1) of Directive 2014/47/EU.

2.   The RSI system shall fulfil the technical specifications laid down in Annexes I, III points 1 and 2, V, VI and VII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/480 and in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 4

Notification

1.   The contact point of the Member State which carried out the technical roadside inspection shall notify without delay the results of the inspection to the Member State of registration.

2.   The Member State conducting the technical roadside inspection shall notify the Member State of registration using the RSI system, in accordance with the procedures and technical requirements laid down in the Annex.

Article 5

Entry into force and application

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Official Journal of the European Union

It shall apply from 30 June 2020.

However, Article 4(1) shall apply from 20 May 2018.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 29 November 2017.

For the Commission

The President

Jean-Claude JUNCKER

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(1)  
  OJ L 127, 29.4.2014, p. 134.

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(2)  Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 of the European Parliament and the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing common rules concerning the conditions to be complied with to pursue the occupation of road transport operator and repealing Council Directive 96/26/EC (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 51).

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(3)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 1213/2010 of 16 December 2010 establishing common rules concerning the interconnection of national electronic registers on road transport undertakings (OJ L 335, 18.12.2010, p. 21).

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(4)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/480 of 1 April 2016 establishing common rules concerning the interconnection of national electronic registers on road transport undertakings and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1213/2010 (OJ L 87, 2.4.2016, p. 4).

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(5)  Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31).

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(6)  Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1).

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(7)  Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (OJ L 127, 29.4.2014, p. 51).

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ANNEX

Minimum requirements for the content of the XML messages

1.   Header

All the XML messages exchanged with the system shall have the same header to identify the sender, the recipient, the date and time sent, and some technical information.

| Common Header | Mandatory |
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| Version | The official version of the XML specifications shall be specified through the namespace defined in the message XML Schema Definition file (XSD) and in the version attribute of the header element of any XML message. The version number (‘n.m’) shall be defined as fixed value in every release of the XSD. | Yes |
| Test Identifier | Optional id for testing. The originator of the test shall populate the id and all participants in the workflow shall forward/return the same id. In production it shall be ignored and shall not be used if it is supplied. | No |
| Technical Identifier | A UUID uniquely identifying each individual message. The sender generates a UUID and populates this attribute. This data is not used in any business capacity. | Yes |
| Workflow Identifier | The workflow Id is a UUID and shall be generated by the requesting Member State. This id is then used in all messages to correlate the workflow. | Yes |
| Sent At | The date and time in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) format when the message was sent. | Yes |
| Timeout | This is an optional date and time (in UTC format) attribute. This value shall be set only by the Hub for forwarded requests. This shall inform the responding Member State of the time when the request will be timed out. It is optional so that the same header definition may be used for all message types regardless of whether or not the Timeout attribute is required.
  NOT USED, as we send only notifications, no response is expected. | No |
| From | The ISO 3166-1 Alpha 2 code of the Member State sending the message or ‘EU’ (‘EU’ used when sending error messages from the Hub). | Yes |
| To | The ISO 3166-1 Alpha 2 code of the Member State to which the message is being sent or ‘EU’ (‘EU’ used when sending error messages to the Hub). | Yes |

Common Header

Mandatory

Version

The official version of the XML specifications shall be specified through the namespace defined in the message XML Schema Definition file (XSD) and in the version attribute of the header element of any XML message. The version number (‘n.m’) shall be defined as fixed value in every release of the XSD.

Yes

Test Identifier

Optional id for testing. The originator of the test shall populate the id and all participants in the workflow shall forward/return the same id. In production it shall be ignored and shall not be used if it is supplied.

No

Technical Identifier

A UUID uniquely identifying each individual message. The sender generates a UUID and populates this attribute. This data is not used in any business capacity.

Yes

Workflow Identifier

The workflow Id is a UUID and shall be generated by the requesting Member State. This id is then used in all messages to correlate the workflow.

Yes

Sent At

The date and time in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) format when the message was sent.

Yes

Timeout

This is an optional date and time (in UTC format) attribute. This value shall be set only by the Hub for forwarded requests. This shall inform the responding Member State of the time when the request will be timed out. It is optional so that the same header definition may be used for all message types regardless of whether or not the Timeout attribute is required.

NOT USED, as we send only notifications, no response is expected.

No

From

The ISO 3166-1 Alpha 2 code of the Member State sending the message or ‘EU’ (‘EU’ used when sending error messages from the Hub).

Yes

To

The ISO 3166-1 Alpha 2 code of the Member State to which the message is being sent or ‘EU’ (‘EU’ used when sending error messages to the Hub).

Yes

2.   More Detailed Report

In case of communicating the result of a more detailed technical roadside inspection, the RSI message and the automatically sent acknowledgement message shall be composed as follows.

In order to facilitate the notification, the checklist set out in Annex IV, the reasons for failure and the assessment of the deficiencies set out in Annex II to Directive 2014/47/EU shall be included in the RSI message as an optional content.

The RSI message shall always be sent by the Member State of inspection to the Member State of registration. The receipt of the RSI message shall not be refused.

The acknowledgement message serves to acknowledge the reception of the notification message.

| RSI Notification Request | Mandatory |
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| Business Case Identifier | A serial or reference number identifying each individual case.
  A case Id could be used to keep a link when more than one workflow of messages is used to treat the same case, for instance when sending an initial notification and later a more detailed one, both related to the same case.
  (Text) | Yes |
| Sending Authority | The competent authority that issues the RSI message.
  (Text) | Yes |
| RSI Details | Yes |
| RSI Identifier | The unique ID of the RSI in the Member State of inspection.
  Facilitates communication and allows the Member State of registration to ask for more details to the Member State of inspection, who can use it to search in their database.
  (Text) | No |
| Location | The place where the RSI occurred. Could be exact coordinates, municipality, town, etc.
  (Text) | Yes |
| Date/Time | The date of the RSI in ISO 8601 UTC Format (YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ssZ) | Yes |
| Inspector | The name of the officer, inspector or authority who conducted the RSI.
  (Text) | Yes |
| Vehicle Details | Yes |
| Category | The vehicle category.






  — | N2 (3,5 to 12 t) |

RSI Notification Request

Mandatory

Business Case Identifier

A serial or reference number identifying each individual case.

A case Id could be used to keep a link when more than one workflow of messages is used to treat the same case, for instance when sending an initial notification and later a more detailed one, both related to the same case.

(Text)

Yes

Sending Authority

The competent authority that issues the RSI message.

(Text)

Yes

RSI Details

Yes

RSI Identifier

The unique ID of the RSI in the Member State of inspection.

Facilitates communication and allows the Member State of registration to ask for more details to the Member State of inspection, who can use it to search in their database.

(Text)

No

Location

The place where the RSI occurred. Could be exact coordinates, municipality, town, etc.

(Text)

Yes

Date/Time

The date of the RSI in ISO 8601 UTC Format (YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ssZ)

Yes

Inspector

The name of the officer, inspector or authority who conducted the RSI.

(Text)

Yes

Vehicle Details

Yes

Category

The vehicle category.

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N2 (3,5 to 12 t)

| — | N3 (more than 12 t) |
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N3 (more than 12 t)

| — | O3 (3,5 to 12 t) |
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O3 (3,5 to 12 t)

| — | O4 (more than 10 t) |
| --- | --- |

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O4 (more than 10 t)

| — | M2 (> 9 seats to 5 t) |
| --- | --- |

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M2 (> 9 seats to 5 t)

| — | M3 (> 9 seats more than 5 t) |
| --- | --- |

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M3 (> 9 seats more than 5 t)

| — | T5 |
| --- | --- |

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T5

| — | T1b, |
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T1b,

| — | T2b, |
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T2b,

| — | T3b, |
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T3b,

| — | T4.1b, |
| --- | --- |

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T4.1b,

| — | T4.2b |
| --- | --- |

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T4.2b

| — | T4.3b |
| --- | --- |

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T4.3b

| — | Other vehicle category |
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Other vehicle category

(Selectable list, one item selected only)

Yes

Other category

Specify the other category:

| — | M1, N1, O1, O2, T1a, T2a, T3a, T4a, T4.1a, T4.2a, T4.3a, C, R1a, R1b, R2a, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b, S1a, S1b, S2a, S2b, L1e, L2e, L3e, L4e, L5e, L6e, L7e |
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M1, N1, O1, O2, T1a, T2a, T3a, T4a, T4.1a, T4.2a, T4.3a, C, R1a, R1b, R2a, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b, S1a, S1b, S2a, S2b, L1e, L2e, L3e, L4e, L5e, L6e, L7e

(Selectable list, one item selected only, only if Other is chosen but not mandatory)

No

Registration

The registration number of the vehicle.

(Text)

Yes

VIN

The vehicle identification number of the vehicle.

(Text)

Yes

Odometer

The odometer reading of the vehicle at the time of the RSI.

IMPORTANT: If an odometer is fitted, this field must be filled in, otherwise put ‘0’.

(Number)

Yes

Transport Undertaking/Holder Details

Yes (One of both must be filled Undertaking or Holder)

Transport Undertaking

Yes (Only if Undertaking)

Undertaking Name

The name of the transport undertaking.

(Text)

Yes

Undertaking Address

The address of the transport undertaking (address, postal code, city, country).

(Text)

Yes

Undertaking Community Licence

The number of the Community licence (according to Regulations (EC) No 1072/2009 and (EC) No 1073/2009)

IMPORTANT: If the Community licence is known it must be filled in.

(Text)

Yes

Holder (in case of no undertaking)

Yes (Only if Holder)

Company

Yes (Only if Holder is a company)

Name

The name of the Holder company.

(Text)

Yes

Address

The address of the Holder company (address, postal code, city, country).

(Text)

Yes

Natural person

Yes (Only if Holder is a natural person)

Family Name

The family name of the Holder.

(Text)

Yes

First Name

The first name(s) of the Holder.

(Text)

Yes

Address

The address of the Holder (address, postal code, city, country).

(Text)

Yes

Registration certificate

Number of the ‘Registration certificate’.

No

Driver Details

Yes

Family Name

The family name of the driver.

(Text)

Yes

First Name

The first name(s) of the driver.

(Text)

Yes

Driving Licence

The driving licence number of the driver. If possible, for better identification.

(Text)

No

Driving Licence country

The country where the driving licence was issued in two letter code ISO 3166-1 alpha 2.

No

Checked item

(this section is repeated for each Checked Item; mandatory for a RSI message and then at least one item must be indicated as checked)

Yes

Item

The items defined in checklist of Annex IV to Directive 2014/47/EU.

If an item is selected, it means that it has been checked.

List items:

| (0) | Identification |
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(0)

Identification

| (1) | Braking equipment |
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(1)

Braking equipment

| (2) | Steering |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Steering

| (3) | Visibility |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Visibility

| (4) | Lighting equipment and electrical system |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Lighting equipment and electrical system

| (5) | Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension |
| --- | --- |

(5)

Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

| (6) | Chassis and chassis attachments |
| --- | --- |

(6)

Chassis and chassis attachments

| (7) | Other equipment incl. tachograph and speed limitation device |
| --- | --- |

(7)

Other equipment incl. tachograph and speed limitation device

| (8) | Nuisance incl. emissions and spillage of fuel and/or oil |
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(8)

Nuisance incl. emissions and spillage of fuel and/or oil

| (9) | Supplementary tests for category M2 and M3 vehicles |
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(9)

Supplementary tests for category M2 and M3 vehicles

| (10) | Cargo securing |
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(10)

Cargo securing

(Selectable list, one item selected only)

Yes

Failed?

For each Checked item the result of the check (Passed/Failed): True if Failed

(True/False)

Yes

Checked item detail

(If result is Failed, for each Checked item this section is repeated for each deficiency found)

No (Only if result is Failed, but it's not mandatory to indicate more details)

Reason for failure

For each Checked item = Failed, the detail of the deficiency as defined in Annex II to Directive 2014/47/EU.

List items:

| — | 0.1.a IDENTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE > Registration number plates (if needed by requirements) > Number plate(s) missing or so insecurely fixed that it is (they are) likely to fall off. |
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—

0.1.a IDENTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE > Registration number plates (if needed by requirements) > Number plate(s) missing or so insecurely fixed that it is (they are) likely to fall off.

| — | 1.1.1.a BRAKING EQUIPMENT > Mechanical condition and operation > Service brake pedal/hand lever pivot > Pivot too tight. |
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—

1.1.1.a BRAKING EQUIPMENT > Mechanical condition and operation > Service brake pedal/hand lever pivot > Pivot too tight.

| — | 6.2.5.a.1 CHASSIS AND CHASSIS ATTACHMENTS > Cab and bodywork > Driver's seat > Seat with defective structure. |
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—

6.2.5.a.1 CHASSIS AND CHASSIS ATTACHMENTS > Cab and bodywork > Driver's seat > Seat with defective structure.

| — | Etc. |
| --- | --- |

—

Etc.

(Selectable list, one item selected only, if there are more than one deficiencies this sub-section shall be repeated for each one)

The assessment of the deficiency is not indicated, it is known in accordance with Annex II to Directive 2014/47/EU.

IMPORTANT: In Annex II, some reasons for failure are not numbered, i.e. 6.2.5.a has two options, to know to which one we are referring they shall be numbered 1 and 2 in the system.

Yes

Rectified?

Has the failure been rectified in the Member State of inspection? True = Yes

(True/False)

No

Result of inspection

Yes

Result of inspection

The RSI result (Passed/Failed): True if Passed

(True/False)

Yes

Prohibition or Restriction

Prohibition or restriction of using the vehicle, which has dangerous deficiencies.

(True/False)

Yes

PTI Requested?

Is the Member State of inspection requesting the Member State of registration to conduct a periodical technical inspection? True = Yes

(True/False)

Yes

| RSI Notification Acknowledgement
  (Sent automatically) | Mandatory |
| --- | --- |
| Status Code | Status code of the acknowledgement.
  (Selectable list, one item selected only) | Yes |
| Status Message | Any additional comments to the Status Code.
  (Text) | No |

RSI Notification Acknowledgement

(Sent automatically)

Mandatory

Status Code

Status code of the acknowledgement.

(Selectable list, one item selected only)

Yes

Status Message

Any additional comments to the Status Code.

(Text)

No

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| 30.11.2017 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 314/12 |
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30.11.2017

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 314/12

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/2206

of 29 November 2017

imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on hand pallet trucks and their essential parts originating in the People's Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Union (1) (‘the basic Regulation’), and in particular Article 11(2) thereof,

Whereas:

1.   PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1.1.   Previous investigations and existing measures

Previous investigations and existing measures

| (1) | In July 2005, by Regulation (EC) No 1174/2005 (2) the Council imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts (‘hand pallet trucks’) originating in the People's Republic of China (‘the PRC’ or ‘China’). The measures consisted of an ad valorem anti-dumping duty ranging between 7,6 % and 46,7 % (‘the original measures’). |
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(1)

In July 2005, by Regulation (EC) No 1174/2005 (2) the Council imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts (‘hand pallet trucks’) originating in the People's Republic of China (‘the PRC’ or ‘China’). The measures consisted of an ad valorem anti-dumping duty ranging between 7,6 % and 46,7 % (‘the original measures’).

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ad valorem

| (2) | In July 2008, by Regulation (EC) No 684/2008 (3) the Council, following an ex officio partial interim review under Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation, clarified the scope of the measures and excluded certain products, high lifters, stackers, scissor lifts and weighing trucks, that were found to be distinct from hand pallet trucks due to their characteristics and specific functions and end-uses, from the original anti-dumping measures. |
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(2)

In July 2008, by Regulation (EC) No 684/2008 (3) the Council, following an ex officio partial interim review under Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation, clarified the scope of the measures and excluded certain products, high lifters, stackers, scissor lifts and weighing trucks, that were found to be distinct from hand pallet trucks due to their characteristics and specific functions and end-uses, from the original anti-dumping measures.

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ex officio

| (3) | In June 2009, by Regulation (EC) No 499/2009 (4) the Council, following an anti-circumvention investigation under Article 13 of the basic Regulation, extended the definitive anti-dumping duty applicable to ‘all other companies’ imposed by Regulation (EC) No 1174/2005 to hand pallet trucks consigned from Thailand whether declared as originating in Thailand or not. |
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(3)

In June 2009, by Regulation (EC) No 499/2009 (4) the Council, following an anti-circumvention investigation under Article 13 of the basic Regulation, extended the definitive anti-dumping duty applicable to ‘all other companies’ imposed by Regulation (EC) No 1174/2005 to hand pallet trucks consigned from Thailand whether declared as originating in Thailand or not.

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| (4) | In October 2011, by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1008/2011 (5), the Council, following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation, imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of hand pallet trucks originating in the PRC. |
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(4)

In October 2011, by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1008/2011 (5), the Council, following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation, imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of hand pallet trucks originating in the PRC.

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| (5) | In April 2013, by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 372/2013 (6), the Council, following an interim review pursuant to Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation, amended Regulation (EU) No 1008/2011, and imposed a duty rate of 70,8 % applicable to all imports into the Union of hand pallet trucks originating in the PRC. |
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(5)

In April 2013, by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 372/2013 (6), the Council, following an interim review pursuant to Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation, amended Regulation (EU) No 1008/2011, and imposed a duty rate of 70,8 % applicable to all imports into the Union of hand pallet trucks originating in the PRC.

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| (6) | In September 2014, by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 946/2014 (7), the Commission, following a new exporter review pursuant to Article 11(4) of the basic Regulation, amended Regulation (EU) No 1008/2011, imposing an individual duty rate of 54,1 % on imports of hand pallet trucks from Ningbo Logitrans Handling Equipment Co. |
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(6)

In September 2014, by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 946/2014 (7), the Commission, following a new exporter review pursuant to Article 11(4) of the basic Regulation, amended Regulation (EU) No 1008/2011, imposing an individual duty rate of 54,1 % on imports of hand pallet trucks from Ningbo Logitrans Handling Equipment Co.

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| (7) | In August 2016, by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1346 (8) the Commission, following an anti-circumvention investigation under Article 13 of the basic Regulation, extended the definitive anti-dumping duties in force to imports of slightly modified hand pallet trucks incorporating a weight indication system not integrated in the chassis (the forks) originating in the PRC. |
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(7)

In August 2016, by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1346 (8) the Commission, following an anti-circumvention investigation under Article 13 of the basic Regulation, extended the definitive anti-dumping duties in force to imports of slightly modified hand pallet trucks incorporating a weight indication system not integrated in the chassis (the forks) originating in the PRC.

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| (8) | The measures currently in force are a definitive anti-dumping duty on the importation of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts originating in the PRC consisting of an ad valorem duty established at 70,8 %. |
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(8)

The measures currently in force are a definitive anti-dumping duty on the importation of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts originating in the PRC consisting of an ad valorem duty established at 70,8 %.

ad valorem

1.2.   Request for an expiry review

Request for an expiry review

| (9) | Following the publication of a notice of impending expiry (9) of the anti-dumping measures in force, the Commission received a request for the initiation of an expiry review of the measures in force against the PRC pursuant to Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation. |
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(9)

Following the publication of a notice of impending expiry (9) of the anti-dumping measures in force, the Commission received a request for the initiation of an expiry review of the measures in force against the PRC pursuant to Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation.

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| (10) | The request was lodged by two Union producers, Toyota Material Handling Manufacturing Sweden AB and PR Industrial S.r.l. (‘the applicants’), representing more than 25 % of the total Union production of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts. |
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(10)

The request was lodged by two Union producers, Toyota Material Handling Manufacturing Sweden AB and PR Industrial S.r.l. (‘the applicants’), representing more than 25 % of the total Union production of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts.

| (11) | The request was based on the grounds that the expiry of the measures would be likely to result in continuation of dumping and continuation of injury to the Union industry. |
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(11)

The request was based on the grounds that the expiry of the measures would be likely to result in continuation of dumping and continuation of injury to the Union industry.

1.3.   Initiation of an expiry review

Initiation of an expiry review

| (12) | Having determined, after consulting the Committee established by Article 15(1) of the basic Regulation, that sufficient evidence existed for the initiation of an expiry review, the Commission announced on 12 October 2016, by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union (10) (‘Notice of Initiation’), the initiation of an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation. |
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(12)

Having determined, after consulting the Committee established by Article 15(1) of the basic Regulation, that sufficient evidence existed for the initiation of an expiry review, the Commission announced on 12 October 2016, by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union (10) (‘Notice of Initiation’), the initiation of an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation.

Official Journal of the European Union

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1.4.   Parallel investigation for possible circumvention

Parallel investigation for possible circumvention

| (13) | On 19 July 2017, by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1348 (11), the Commission initiated an investigation concerning the possible circumvention of the anti-dumping measures in force by imports of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts consigned from Vietnam, whether declared as originating in Vietnam or not, in accordance with Article 13 of the basic Regulation. |
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(13)

On 19 July 2017, by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1348 (11), the Commission initiated an investigation concerning the possible circumvention of the anti-dumping measures in force by imports of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts consigned from Vietnam, whether declared as originating in Vietnam or not, in accordance with Article 13 of the basic Regulation.

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1.5.   Investigation

Investigation

1.5.1.   Interested parties

Interested parties

| (14) | In the Notice of Initiation, the Commission invited interested parties to contact it in order to participate in the investigation. In addition, the Commission specifically informed the applicants, other known Union producers, the known exporting producers, the Chinese authorities, known importers and users about the initiation of the investigation and invited them to participate. |
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(14)

In the Notice of Initiation, the Commission invited interested parties to contact it in order to participate in the investigation. In addition, the Commission specifically informed the applicants, other known Union producers, the known exporting producers, the Chinese authorities, known importers and users about the initiation of the investigation and invited them to participate.

| (15) | Interested parties had an opportunity to make their views known and to request a hearing with the Commission and/or the Hearing Officer in trade proceedings within the time limits set out in the Notice of Initiation. |
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(15)

Interested parties had an opportunity to make their views known and to request a hearing with the Commission and/or the Hearing Officer in trade proceedings within the time limits set out in the Notice of Initiation.

1.6.   Analogue country

Analogue country

| (16) | In the Notice of Initiation, the Commission informed interested parties that it envisaged Brazil as a third market economy country (‘analogue country’) within the meaning of Article 2(7)(a) of the basic Regulation. Interested parties had an opportunity to comment on this choice. No comments were received. |
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(16)

In the Notice of Initiation, the Commission informed interested parties that it envisaged Brazil as a third market economy country (‘analogue country’) within the meaning of Article 2(7)(a) of the basic Regulation. Interested parties had an opportunity to comment on this choice. No comments were received.

| (17) | The Commission contacted the Brazilian authorities and informed the two known producers of hand pallet trucks in Brazil about the initiation and invited them to participate. One of the producers in Brazil was willing to cooperate. No other known producer, nor any other Brazilian producer, replied. |
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(17)

The Commission contacted the Brazilian authorities and informed the two known producers of hand pallet trucks in Brazil about the initiation and invited them to participate. One of the producers in Brazil was willing to cooperate. No other known producer, nor any other Brazilian producer, replied.

| (18) | The Commission also sought cooperation from known producers in other potential analogue countries and contacted the relevant authorities in Cambodia, India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Turkey and the USA inviting them to provide the names and addresses of producers' association and producers that are known to produce and sell hand pallet trucks on their market. However, none of the contacted countries provided such information and no producer from these countries was willing to cooperate. |
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(18)

The Commission also sought cooperation from known producers in other potential analogue countries and contacted the relevant authorities in Cambodia, India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Turkey and the USA inviting them to provide the names and addresses of producers' association and producers that are known to produce and sell hand pallet trucks on their market. However, none of the contacted countries provided such information and no producer from these countries was willing to cooperate.

| (19) | As mentioned in recital 17 above, cooperation was only received from Brazil where one of the two large producers in the country was found willing to cooperate. In any event, after further examination of the available market information, Brazil is considered an appropriate analogue country also for its competitive market. The existence of genuine competition is evidenced by the presence of at least two domestic producers and the facts of imports. Brazil has no anti-dumping measures in place and despite a normal MFN import duty of 14 %, the Brazilian market was considered to be open for imports, as publicly available import data from ITC (12) show for the years from 2012 to 2016. The investigation revealed no indications that Brazil would not be an appropriate choice given its competitive market situation. Brazil was thus selected as an analogue country. |
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(19)

As mentioned in recital 17 above, cooperation was only received from Brazil where one of the two large producers in the country was found willing to cooperate. In any event, after further examination of the available market information, Brazil is considered an appropriate analogue country also for its competitive market. The existence of genuine competition is evidenced by the presence of at least two domestic producers and the facts of imports. Brazil has no anti-dumping measures in place and despite a normal MFN import duty of 14 %, the Brazilian market was considered to be open for imports, as publicly available import data from ITC (12) show for the years from 2012 to 2016. The investigation revealed no indications that Brazil would not be an appropriate choice given its competitive market situation. Brazil was thus selected as an analogue country.

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1.7.   Sampling

Sampling

| (20) | In its Notice of Initiation, the Commission stated that it might sample the interested parties in accordance with Article 17 of the basic Regulation. |
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(20)

In its Notice of Initiation, the Commission stated that it might sample the interested parties in accordance with Article 17 of the basic Regulation.

1.7.1.   Sampling of exporting producers in the PRC

Sampling of exporting producers in the PRC

| (21) | In view of the potentially large number of exporting producers in the PRC, sampling was envisaged in the Notice of Initiation. |
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(21)

In view of the potentially large number of exporting producers in the PRC, sampling was envisaged in the Notice of Initiation.

| (22) | To decide whether sampling would be necessary and, if so, to select a sample, exporting producers in the PRC were requested to make themselves known within 15 days of the initiation of the review and to provide the Commission with the information requested in the Notice of initiation. However, none of the exporting producers came forward. Sampling was therefore not necessary. |
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(22)

To decide whether sampling would be necessary and, if so, to select a sample, exporting producers in the PRC were requested to make themselves known within 15 days of the initiation of the review and to provide the Commission with the information requested in the Notice of initiation. However, none of the exporting producers came forward. Sampling was therefore not necessary.

1.7.2.   Sample of importers

Sample of importers

| (23) | In view of the apparent large number of unrelated importers, it was considered appropriate, in accordance with Article 17 of the basic Regulation, to examine whether sampling should be used. In order to enable the Commission to decide whether sampling would be necessary and, if so, to select a sample, the above parties were requested to make themselves known within 15 days of the initiation of the review and to provide the Commission with the information requested in the Notice of initiation. However, no unrelated importers came forward to cooperate. Sampling was therefore not necessary. |
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(23)

In view of the apparent large number of unrelated importers, it was considered appropriate, in accordance with Article 17 of the basic Regulation, to examine whether sampling should be used. In order to enable the Commission to decide whether sampling would be necessary and, if so, to select a sample, the above parties were requested to make themselves known within 15 days of the initiation of the review and to provide the Commission with the information requested in the Notice of initiation. However, no unrelated importers came forward to cooperate. Sampling was therefore not necessary.

1.7.3.   Sample of Union producers

Sample of Union producers

| (24) | In the Notice of Initiation, the Commission stated that it had provisionally selected a sample of Union producers. According to the request for review, there are six producers of hand pallet trucks in the Union. Five Union producers came forward in the context of the standing exercise. One additional Union producer was known at the time of initiation. These six Union producers represent the entire Union production. The Commission intended to investigate all six producers and no sampling was applied. The Commission informed all interested parties accordingly and invited them to comment. No comments were received within the deadline. |
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(24)

In the Notice of Initiation, the Commission stated that it had provisionally selected a sample of Union producers. According to the request for review, there are six producers of hand pallet trucks in the Union. Five Union producers came forward in the context of the standing exercise. One additional Union producer was known at the time of initiation. These six Union producers represent the entire Union production. The Commission intended to investigate all six producers and no sampling was applied. The Commission informed all interested parties accordingly and invited them to comment. No comments were received within the deadline.

1.8.   Questionnaires

Questionnaires

| (25) | Questionnaires were sent to the six known Union producers and two producers of hand pallet trucks in Brazil. The Commission received replies to the questionnaire from five Union producers and one producer of hand pallet trucks in Brazil. |
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(25)

Questionnaires were sent to the six known Union producers and two producers of hand pallet trucks in Brazil. The Commission received replies to the questionnaire from five Union producers and one producer of hand pallet trucks in Brazil.

| (26) | None of the users supplied the Commission with any information or made themselves known in the course of the investigation. |
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(26)

None of the users supplied the Commission with any information or made themselves known in the course of the investigation.

1.9.   Verification visits

Verification visits

| (27) | The Commission sought and verified all the information deemed necessary for a determination of the likelihood of continuation of dumping and resulting injury and of the Union interest. Verification visits pursuant to Article 16 of the basic Regulation were carried out at the premises of the following companies: | Union producers:







  — | PR Industrial S.r.l., Casole d'Elsa, Italy |
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(27)

The Commission sought and verified all the information deemed necessary for a determination of the likelihood of continuation of dumping and resulting injury and of the Union interest. Verification visits pursuant to Article 16 of the basic Regulation were carried out at the premises of the following companies:

Union producers:

Union producers:

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PR Industrial S.r.l., Casole d'Elsa, Italy

| — | Toyota Material Handling Manufacturing Sweden AB, Mjölby, Sweden |
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Toyota Material Handling Manufacturing Sweden AB, Mjölby, Sweden

| — | Logitrans A/S — Denmark, Ribe, Denmark |
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Logitrans A/S — Denmark, Ribe, Denmark

| — | ZAKREM Sp. z o.o., Grajewo, Poland |
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ZAKREM Sp. z o.o., Grajewo, Poland

| — | VMH — Material Handling s. r. o., Veľký Šariš, Slovakia |
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—

VMH — Material Handling s. r. o., Veľký Šariš, Slovakia

| | Producer in the analogue country:







  — | Paletrans Equipamentos, Cravinhos, Brazil |
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Producer in the analogue country:

Producer in the analogue country:

—

Paletrans Equipamentos, Cravinhos, Brazil

1.10.   Investigation period and period considered

Investigation period and period considered

| (28) | The investigation of dumping and injury covered the period from 01 October 2015 to 30 September 2016 (‘the review investigation period’ or ‘RIP’). The examination of trends relevant for the assessment of injury covered the period from 01 January 2013 to the end of the investigation period (‘the period considered’). |
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(28)

The investigation of dumping and injury covered the period from 01 October 2015 to 30 September 2016 (‘the review investigation period’ or ‘RIP’). The examination of trends relevant for the assessment of injury covered the period from 01 January 2013 to the end of the investigation period (‘the period considered’).

2.   PRODUCT UNDER REVIEW AND LIKE PRODUCT

PRODUCT UNDER REVIEW AND LIKE PRODUCT

| (29) | The product subject to this review is hand pallet trucks and their essential parts, i.e. chassis and hydraulics, currently falling within CN codes ex 8427 90 00 (TARIC codes 8427900011, 8427900013 and 8427900019) and ex 8431 20 00 (TARIC codes 8431200011, 8431200013 and 8431200019), originating in the People's Republic of China. The anti-dumping measures on this product were extended to the same product but presented at import with a so-called ‘weight indication system’ consisting of a weighing mechanism not integrated in the chassis, that is to say not integrated in the forks, currently falling within TARIC codes 8427900030 and 8431200050 (‘the product under review’). The product definition above was updated in accordance with the corrigendum to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1346 of 8 August 2016 (13). |
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(29)

The product subject to this review is hand pallet trucks and their essential parts, i.e. chassis and hydraulics, currently falling within CN codes ex 8427 90 00 (TARIC codes 8427900011, 8427900013 and 8427900019) and ex 8431 20 00 (TARIC codes 8431200011, 8431200013 and 8431200019), originating in the People's Republic of China. The anti-dumping measures on this product were extended to the same product but presented at import with a so-called ‘weight indication system’ consisting of a weighing mechanism not integrated in the chassis, that is to say not integrated in the forks, currently falling within TARIC codes 8427900030 and 8431200050 (‘the product under review’). The product definition above was updated in accordance with the corrigendum to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1346 of 8 August 2016 (13).

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| (30) | The investigation confirmed that, as in the original investigation, the product under review and the products manufactured and sold on the domestic market in the PRC, the products manufactured and sold on the analogue country market, as well as those manufactured and sold in the Union by the Union producers, have the same basic physical and technical characteristics as well as the same uses and are, therefore, considered to be like products within the meaning of Article 1(4) of the basic Regulation. |
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(30)

The investigation confirmed that, as in the original investigation, the product under review and the products manufactured and sold on the domestic market in the PRC, the products manufactured and sold on the analogue country market, as well as those manufactured and sold in the Union by the Union producers, have the same basic physical and technical characteristics as well as the same uses and are, therefore, considered to be like products within the meaning of Article 1(4) of the basic Regulation.

3.   LIKELIHOOD OF A CONTINUATION OR RECURRENCE OF DUMPING

LIKELIHOOD OF A CONTINUATION OR RECURRENCE OF DUMPING

3.1.   Preliminary remarks

Preliminary remarks

| (31) | In accordance with Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation, it was examined whether dumping was taking place during the review investigation period and whether the expiry of the existing measures would be likely to lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping. |
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(31)

In accordance with Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation, it was examined whether dumping was taking place during the review investigation period and whether the expiry of the existing measures would be likely to lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping.

| (32) | As mentioned in recital 22 none of the Chinese exporting producers cooperated in this investigation. Therefore, the Commission informed the Chinese authorities that in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation facts available may be used with regard to the Chinese exporting producer in order to determine whether dumping is currently taking place and the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping. The Commission did not receive any comments or requests for an intervention of the Hearing Officer from the Chinese authorities in this regard. |
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(32)

As mentioned in recital 22 none of the Chinese exporting producers cooperated in this investigation. Therefore, the Commission informed the Chinese authorities that in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation facts available may be used with regard to the Chinese exporting producer in order to determine whether dumping is currently taking place and the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping. The Commission did not receive any comments or requests for an intervention of the Hearing Officer from the Chinese authorities in this regard.

| (33) | On this basis, in accordance with Article 18(1) of the basic Regulation, the findings in relation to the existence of dumping and the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping set out below were based on facts available, in particular:






  (i) | information contained in the request; |
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(33)

On this basis, in accordance with Article 18(1) of the basic Regulation, the findings in relation to the existence of dumping and the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping set out below were based on facts available, in particular:

(i)

information contained in the request;

| (ii) | Eurostat statistics and the data reported to the Commission by the Member States pursuant to Article 14(6) of the basic Regulation (‘Article 14(6) database’); |
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(ii)

Eurostat statistics and the data reported to the Commission by the Member States pursuant to Article 14(6) of the basic Regulation (‘Article 14(6) database’);

| (iii) | publicly available statistics of the Chinese Export Statistics; |
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(iii)

publicly available statistics of the Chinese Export Statistics;

| (iv) | publicly available statistics of the U.S. International Trade Commission Interactive Trade DataWeb (USITC DataWeb), using data retrieved from the U.S. Bureau of the Census; |
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(iv)

publicly available statistics of the U.S. International Trade Commission Interactive Trade DataWeb (USITC DataWeb), using data retrieved from the U.S. Bureau of the Census;

| (v) | publicly available statistics of the ‘Trade Map’ of Market Analysis and Research Division of the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Geneva, Switzerland. |
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(v)

publicly available statistics of the ‘Trade Map’ of Market Analysis and Research Division of the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Geneva, Switzerland.

3.2.   Dumping

Dumping

3.2.1.   Exporting producers who have been granted market economy treatment in the original investigation

Exporting producers who have been granted market economy treatment in the original investigation

3.2.1.1.   Normal value

Normal value

| (34) | One exporting producer was granted market economy treatment (‘MET’) in the new exporter review pursuant to Article 11(4) of the basic Regulation mentioned in recital 7. Due to its non-cooperation, in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, the normal value for this exporting producer was, accordingly, based on facts available. |
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(34)

One exporting producer was granted market economy treatment (‘MET’) in the new exporter review pursuant to Article 11(4) of the basic Regulation mentioned in recital 7. Due to its non-cooperation, in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, the normal value for this exporting producer was, accordingly, based on facts available.

| (35) | The normal value was established on the basis of the export prices to an appropriate third country brought back to an ex-works China level. In this case import data of hand pallet trucks originating in China into the USA (14) was used. In 2016 around 424 000 hand pallet trucks were imported in the USA originating in the PRC at a value of around USD 76,115 million. After applying the average EURO exchange rate for the same year and deducting the same level of adjustments for ocean freight (5,5 %), sea insurance (0,05 %) and inland freight (1,67 %) as used in the findings of the partial interim review mentioned in recital 5 the ex-works price was calculated. |
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(35)

The normal value was established on the basis of the export prices to an appropriate third country brought back to an ex-works China level. In this case import data of hand pallet trucks originating in China into the USA (14) was used. In 2016 around 424 000 hand pallet trucks were imported in the USA originating in the PRC at a value of around USD 76,115 million. After applying the average EURO exchange rate for the same year and deducting the same level of adjustments for ocean freight (5,5 %), sea insurance (0,05 %) and inland freight (1,67 %) as used in the findings of the partial interim review mentioned in recital 5 the ex-works price was calculated.

14

| (36) | This was considered the most reasonable methodology in the context of this expiry review given the lack of other information available due to the lack of cooperation. |
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(36)

This was considered the most reasonable methodology in the context of this expiry review given the lack of other information available due to the lack of cooperation.

3.2.1.2.   Export price

Export price

| (37) | The export price for this exporting producer was based on its imports into the Union of the product under review during the review investigation period as recorded in the Article 14(6) database. |
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(37)

The export price for this exporting producer was based on its imports into the Union of the product under review during the review investigation period as recorded in the Article 14(6) database.

3.2.1.3.   Comparison

Comparison

| (38) | The Commission compared the normal value and the export price thus established on an ex-works basis. For the purpose of a fair comparison, the export price and the normal value were adjusted for differences affecting prices and price comparability in accordance with Article 2(10) of the basic Regulation. Adjustments were made for ocean freight, handling costs and inland freight based on information used in the findings of the partial interim review mentioned in recital 5 in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation. |
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(38)

The Commission compared the normal value and the export price thus established on an ex-works basis. For the purpose of a fair comparison, the export price and the normal value were adjusted for differences affecting prices and price comparability in accordance with Article 2(10) of the basic Regulation. Adjustments were made for ocean freight, handling costs and inland freight based on information used in the findings of the partial interim review mentioned in recital 5 in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation.

3.2.1.4.   Dumping margin

Dumping margin

| (39) | The Commission compared the weighted average normal value to the weighted average export price as established above in accordance with Article 2(11) and (12) of the basic Regulation. |
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(39)

The Commission compared the weighted average normal value to the weighted average export price as established above in accordance with Article 2(11) and (12) of the basic Regulation.

| (40) | On this basis, the weighted average dumping margin expressed as a percentage of the CIF Union frontier price, duty unpaid was 5,7 % for Ningbo Logitrans Handling Equipment Co. |
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(40)

On this basis, the weighted average dumping margin expressed as a percentage of the CIF Union frontier price, duty unpaid was 5,7 % for Ningbo Logitrans Handling Equipment Co.

3.2.2.   Exporting producers who have not been granted market economy treatment during the original investigation

Exporting producers who have not been granted market economy treatment during the original investigation

3.2.2.1.   Normal value

Normal value

| (41) | For those Chinese exporting producers who were not granted MET in the original investigation normal value should be established according to Article 2(7)(a) of the basic Regulation, i.e. on the basis of the price or constructed value in an appropriate market economy third country (the ‘analogue country’). |
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(41)

For those Chinese exporting producers who were not granted MET in the original investigation normal value should be established according to Article 2(7)(a) of the basic Regulation, i.e. on the basis of the price or constructed value in an appropriate market economy third country (the ‘analogue country’).

| (42) | As explained in recitals 16 to 18, Brazil was selected as analogue country and one producer in Brazil cooperated in the investigation. Normal value was in this regard established on the basis of ex-works prices for the profitable sales of hand pallet trucks in the analogue country, representing more than 20 % of the total sales, and constructed in all other cases in accordance with Article 2(7)(a) of the basic Regulation. |
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(42)

As explained in recitals 16 to 18, Brazil was selected as analogue country and one producer in Brazil cooperated in the investigation. Normal value was in this regard established on the basis of ex-works prices for the profitable sales of hand pallet trucks in the analogue country, representing more than 20 % of the total sales, and constructed in all other cases in accordance with Article 2(7)(a) of the basic Regulation.

3.2.2.2.   Export price

Export price

| (43) | Due to the non-cooperation from the Chinese exporting producers, export prices were established, in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, on the basis of the Article 14(6) database for imports made to the Union during the review investigation period. In particular, import prices as mentioned in recital 70 were used to calculate the export price during the RIP by deducting from these import prices the same level of adjustments for ocean freight, handling costs and inland freights as used in the findings of the partial interim review mentioned in recital 5. |
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(43)

Due to the non-cooperation from the Chinese exporting producers, export prices were established, in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, on the basis of the Article 14(6) database for imports made to the Union during the review investigation period. In particular, import prices as mentioned in recital 70 were used to calculate the export price during the RIP by deducting from these import prices the same level of adjustments for ocean freight, handling costs and inland freights as used in the findings of the partial interim review mentioned in recital 5.

3.2.2.3.   Comparison

Comparison

| (44) | The Commission compared the normal value and the export price thus established on an ex-works basis. Where justified for the purpose of a fair comparison, the export price and the normal value were adjusted for differences affecting prices and price comparability in accordance with Article 2(10) of the basic Regulation. Adjustments were made for ocean freight, handling costs and inland freight based on information used in the findings of the partial interim review mentioned in recital 5, in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation. |
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(44)

The Commission compared the normal value and the export price thus established on an ex-works basis. Where justified for the purpose of a fair comparison, the export price and the normal value were adjusted for differences affecting prices and price comparability in accordance with Article 2(10) of the basic Regulation. Adjustments were made for ocean freight, handling costs and inland freight based on information used in the findings of the partial interim review mentioned in recital 5, in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation.

3.2.2.4.   Dumping margin

Dumping margin

| (45) | The Commission compared the weighted average normal value to the weighted average export price as established above in accordance with Article 2(11) and (12) of the basic Regulation. |
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(45)

The Commission compared the weighted average normal value to the weighted average export price as established above in accordance with Article 2(11) and (12) of the basic Regulation.

| (46) | On this basis the weighted average dumping margin expressed as a percentage of the cost, insurance, freight (‘CIF’) Union frontier price, duty unpaid was 29,2 % for all producers of the PRC which were not granted market economy treatment during the original investigation. |
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(46)

On this basis the weighted average dumping margin expressed as a percentage of the cost, insurance, freight (‘CIF’) Union frontier price, duty unpaid was 29,2 % for all producers of the PRC which were not granted market economy treatment during the original investigation.

3.2.3.   Development of imports should measures be repealed

Development of imports should measures be repealed

| (47) | Further to the finding of dumping during the review investigation period, the Commission analysed whether there was a likelihood of a continuation of dumping, should the measures be repealed. The following elements were analysed: the production capacity and spare capacity in the PRC, Chinese export behaviour in other third countries and the attractiveness of the Union market. |
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(47)

Further to the finding of dumping during the review investigation period, the Commission analysed whether there was a likelihood of a continuation of dumping, should the measures be repealed. The following elements were analysed: the production capacity and spare capacity in the PRC, Chinese export behaviour in other third countries and the attractiveness of the Union market.

| (48) | Given the non-cooperation of the Chinese exporting producers, in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, the findings in relation to the likelihood of recurrence of dumping set out below were based on facts available, namely the sources mentioned in recital 22. |
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(48)

Given the non-cooperation of the Chinese exporting producers, in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, the findings in relation to the likelihood of recurrence of dumping set out below were based on facts available, namely the sources mentioned in recital 22.

3.2.4.   Production capacity and spare capacity in China

Production capacity and spare capacity in China

| (49) | Concerning production and production capacity in China, in the absence of other sources of information, the analysis was made on the basis of data submitted during the investigation by the applicants for the 22 largest Chinese producers. |
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(49)

Concerning production and production capacity in China, in the absence of other sources of information, the analysis was made on the basis of data submitted during the investigation by the applicants for the 22 largest Chinese producers.

| (50) | On this basis the production capacity in China was estimated to be minimum 2,5 million pieces per year, actual production around 2,0 million pieces per year and, as a result, the Chinese spare capacity was estimated to be at least half a million pieces per year. However, this is a conservative estimate as according to the applicants there are an additional 34 known Chinese companies which are manufacturing hand pallet trucks in China on a smaller scale. |
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(50)

On this basis the production capacity in China was estimated to be minimum 2,5 million pieces per year, actual production around 2,0 million pieces per year and, as a result, the Chinese spare capacity was estimated to be at least half a million pieces per year. However, this is a conservative estimate as according to the applicants there are an additional 34 known Chinese companies which are manufacturing hand pallet trucks in China on a smaller scale.

| (51) | This estimated spare capacity corresponds to about 100 % of the average total yearly consumption of the Union market from 2014 to 2016. In light of no evidence to the contrary, the Commission accepted this estimate as reasonable. |
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(51)

This estimated spare capacity corresponds to about 100 % of the average total yearly consumption of the Union market from 2014 to 2016. In light of no evidence to the contrary, the Commission accepted this estimate as reasonable.

3.2.5.   China's export behaviour in other third countries

China's export behaviour in other third countries

| (52) | Regarding China's export behaviour to other third countries there are no statistics available on the product under review in isolation. The relevant commodity codes of the Chinese Export Statistics database include also other products, namely ‘Trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment, non-powered’, which have a higher unit price than hand pallet trucks, which increases the average export price. |
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(52)

Regarding China's export behaviour to other third countries there are no statistics available on the product under review in isolation. The relevant commodity codes of the Chinese Export Statistics database include also other products, namely ‘Trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment, non-powered’, which have a higher unit price than hand pallet trucks, which increases the average export price.

| (53) | The request for review does not provide any data. As a proxy to provide a rough indication of the trends of the export volumes, however with the limitations highlighted above in recital 52, the Chinese Export Statistics data base could be used (15). On this basis it was established that export volumes remained significant and relatively stable from 2014 to 2016. |
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(53)

The request for review does not provide any data. As a proxy to provide a rough indication of the trends of the export volumes, however with the limitations highlighted above in recital 52, the Chinese Export Statistics data base could be used (15). On this basis it was established that export volumes remained significant and relatively stable from 2014 to 2016.

15

| (54) | According to the China export database, in the RIP, the average selling price in the EU was EUR 221/piece while it amounted to only EUR 162/piece in other third country markets. For the same reasons as described above in recital 52, it should be recalled that the price level in other third countries of the product under review is actually even lower. |
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(54)

According to the China export database, in the RIP, the average selling price in the EU was EUR 221/piece while it amounted to only EUR 162/piece in other third country markets. For the same reasons as described above in recital 52, it should be recalled that the price level in other third countries of the product under review is actually even lower.

| (55) | Concerning domestic consumption in China, the request indicated that it is about half a million pieces per year. However, in view of the lack of cooperation and other data, there are no further indications about the possibility for China to absorb any spare capacity in the future. Nevertheless, it is expected that the Union market would attract the product under review, as discussed below in recitals 56 and 57. |
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(55)

Concerning domestic consumption in China, the request indicated that it is about half a million pieces per year. However, in view of the lack of cooperation and other data, there are no further indications about the possibility for China to absorb any spare capacity in the future. Nevertheless, it is expected that the Union market would attract the product under review, as discussed below in recitals 56 and 57.

3.2.6.   Attractiveness of the Union market

Attractiveness of the Union market

| (56) | The Union market has always been attractive to Chinese exporting producers of hand pallet trucks. This is shown by their continuous presence dating back to the original investigation as well as by the efforts deployed trying to circumvent the measures in place in the past via Thailand as mentioned in recital 3 and via a slight modification of the product mentioned in recital 7. |
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(56)

The Union market has always been attractive to Chinese exporting producers of hand pallet trucks. This is shown by their continuous presence dating back to the original investigation as well as by the efforts deployed trying to circumvent the measures in place in the past via Thailand as mentioned in recital 3 and via a slight modification of the product mentioned in recital 7.

| (57) | In addition the attractiveness of the Union market would be confirmed by the fact that the Chinese exporting producers can achieve higher prices in the Union market as compared to the prices they achieve on average in other third country markets as mentioned in recital 54. |
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(57)

In addition the attractiveness of the Union market would be confirmed by the fact that the Chinese exporting producers can achieve higher prices in the Union market as compared to the prices they achieve on average in other third country markets as mentioned in recital 54.

3.3.   Conclusion on the likelihood of a continuation of dumping

Conclusion on the likelihood of a continuation of dumping

| (58) | Based on the above, the Commission considered that should the measures be repealed there is a strong likelihood of continuation of dumping. Indeed, based on the dumping margins found during the RIP for imports into the Union market, it is likely that imports from China will continue to be made at dumped prices. Moreover, in view of the significant production capacity and spare capacity available in China, even though there are no indications about the absorption capacity, and given the attractiveness of the Union market, it is likely that these imports will continue to enter the Union market in large quantities that are likely to significantly further increase should measures be allowed to lapse. |
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(58)

Based on the above, the Commission considered that should the measures be repealed there is a strong likelihood of continuation of dumping. Indeed, based on the dumping margins found during the RIP for imports into the Union market, it is likely that imports from China will continue to be made at dumped prices. Moreover, in view of the significant production capacity and spare capacity available in China, even though there are no indications about the absorption capacity, and given the attractiveness of the Union market, it is likely that these imports will continue to enter the Union market in large quantities that are likely to significantly further increase should measures be allowed to lapse.

4.   LIKELIHOOD OF CONTINUATION OR RECURRENCE OF INJURY

LIKELIHOOD OF CONTINUATION OR RECURRENCE OF INJURY

4.1.   Definition of the Union industry and Union production

Definition of the Union industry and Union production

| (59) | The like product was manufactured by six producers in the Union during the review investigation period. They constitute the ‘Union industry’ within the meaning of Article 4(1) of the basic Regulation. |
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(59)

The like product was manufactured by six producers in the Union during the review investigation period. They constitute the ‘Union industry’ within the meaning of Article 4(1) of the basic Regulation.

| (60) | Only five Union producers replied to the questionnaire. The sixth Union producer was willing to cooperate but did not reply to the questionnaire. It represents 2 % of total Union production. Accordingly, the Commission could base its findings on five producers representing 98 % of the total Union production, as well as on the estimation for the sixth producer on the basis of the information provided during the standing exercise. |
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(60)

Only five Union producers replied to the questionnaire. The sixth Union producer was willing to cooperate but did not reply to the questionnaire. It represents 2 % of total Union production. Accordingly, the Commission could base its findings on five producers representing 98 % of the total Union production, as well as on the estimation for the sixth producer on the basis of the information provided during the standing exercise.

4.2.   Union consumption

Union consumption

| (61) | The Commission established the Union consumption on the basis of the sales volumes of the Union industry on the Union market and import data from Eurostat. |
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(61)

The Commission established the Union consumption on the basis of the sales volumes of the Union industry on the Union market and import data from Eurostat.

| (62) | Total Union industry sales were obtained on the basis of the questionnaire replies of the five Union producers and an estimate for the sixth company, based on its market share. |
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(62)

Total Union industry sales were obtained on the basis of the questionnaire replies of the five Union producers and an estimate for the sixth company, based on its market share.

| (63) | On this basis, the Union consumption developed as follows:

  Table 1


  Union Consumption | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | RIP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union Consumption (pieces) | 363 641 | 543 535 | 427 879 | 529 212 |
| Index (2013 = 100) | 100 | 149 | 118 | 146 |
| Source: Questionnaire of the Union industry and Eurostat statistics. |

(63)

On this basis, the Union consumption developed as follows:

Table 1

Table 1

Union Consumption

Union Consumption

2013

2014

2015

RIP

Union Consumption (pieces)

363 641

543 535

427 879

529 212

Index (2013 = 100)

Index (2013 = 100)

100

100

149

149

118

118

146

146

Source: Questionnaire of the Union industry and Eurostat statistics.

Source:

| (64) | From 2013 to the RIP the Union consumption increased by 46 %. It showed a decrease from 2014 to 2015, but increased again to levels similar to those in 2014 during the RIP. |
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(64)

From 2013 to the RIP the Union consumption increased by 46 %. It showed a decrease from 2014 to 2015, but increased again to levels similar to those in 2014 during the RIP.

4.3.   Imports from the country concerned

Imports from the country concerned

| (65) | In the absence of cooperation of any Chinese exporting producers, the Commission used the statistics available in Eurostat to establish the volume and prices of imports from the PRC to the Union during the period considered. |
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(65)

In the absence of cooperation of any Chinese exporting producers, the Commission used the statistics available in Eurostat to establish the volume and prices of imports from the PRC to the Union during the period considered.

4.3.1.   Volume and market share of the imports from the country concerned

Volume and market share of the imports from the country concerned

| (66) | The imports into the Union from the country concerned and market share developed as follows:

  Table 2


  Import volume and market share | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | RIP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chinese imports (pieces) | 239 251 | 113 929 | 85 976 | 85 482 |
| Index | 100 | 48 | 36 | 36 |
| Chinese market share (%) | 66 | 21 | 20 | 16 |
| Index | 100 | 32 | 31 | 25 |
| Source: Eurostat statistics. |

(66)

The imports into the Union from the country concerned and market share developed as follows:

Table 2

Table 2

Import volume and market share

Import volume and market share

2013

2014

2015

RIP

Chinese imports (pieces)

239 251

113 929

85 976

85 482

Index

Index

100

100

48

48

36

36

36

36

Chinese market share (%)

66

21

20

16

Index

Index

100

100

32

32

31

31

25

25

Source: Eurostat statistics.

Source:

| (67) | In the period considered, import volumes from China have decreased by 64 %. This decrease took mainly place between 2013 and 2015, while import levels during the RIP were at similar levels than in 2015. |
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(67)

In the period considered, import volumes from China have decreased by 64 %. This decrease took mainly place between 2013 and 2015, while import levels during the RIP were at similar levels than in 2015.

| (68) | This decrease has to be seen in the light of the increase of the anti-dumping duty (from 46,7 % to 70,8 %) that took place in 2013 following the interim review mentioned in recital 5. |
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(68)

This decrease has to be seen in the light of the increase of the anti-dumping duty (from 46,7 % to 70,8 %) that took place in 2013 following the interim review mentioned in recital 5.

| (69) | During the period considered the Chinese market share decreased from 66 % to 16 %, an overall drop of 50 percentage points (or 75 %). |
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(69)

During the period considered the Chinese market share decreased from 66 % to 16 %, an overall drop of 50 percentage points (or 75 %).

4.3.2.   Prices of the imports from the country concerned and price undercutting

Prices of the imports from the country concerned and price undercutting

| (70) | The weighted average price of imports into the Union from the country concerned developed as follows:

  Table 3


  Import prices | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | RIP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chinese import prices (EUR/piece) | 117 | 119 | 146 | 154 |
| Index | 100 | 102 | 125 | 132 |
| Prices do not include anti-dumping duties in place.

  Source: Eurostat statistics. |

(70)

The weighted average price of imports into the Union from the country concerned developed as follows:

Table 3

Table 3

Import prices

Import prices

2013

2014

2015

RIP

Chinese import prices (EUR/piece)

117

119

146

154

Index

Index

100

100

102

102

125

125

132

132

Prices do not include anti-dumping duties in place.

Source: Eurostat statistics.

Source:

| (71) | Prices of imports from China continuously increased over the period considered and in total by 32 % between 2013 and the RIP. |
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(71)

Prices of imports from China continuously increased over the period considered and in total by 32 % between 2013 and the RIP.

| (72) | In the absence of cooperation from any Chinese exporting producer subject to this investigation, the Commission determined the price undercutting during the review investigation period by comparing:






  — | the weighted average sales price of the Union producer charged to independent customers on the Union market, adjusted to an ex-works level, and |
| --- | --- | --- |

(72)

In the absence of cooperation from any Chinese exporting producer subject to this investigation, the Commission determined the price undercutting during the review investigation period by comparing:

—

the weighted average sales price of the Union producer charged to independent customers on the Union market, adjusted to an ex-works level, and

| — | the average Chinese import price based on Eurostat statistics including the anti-dumping duties. |
| --- | --- |

—

the average Chinese import price based on Eurostat statistics including the anti-dumping duties.

| (73) | On this basis, in the RIP, Chinese import prices were undercutting the Union industry's prices by 1,9 % (or 41 %, when considering the Chinese import prices without anti-dumping duties). |
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(73)

On this basis, in the RIP, Chinese import prices were undercutting the Union industry's prices by 1,9 % (or 41 %, when considering the Chinese import prices without anti-dumping duties).

4.4.   Imports from third countries

Imports from third countries

| (74) | The volume of imports into the Union from third countries other than the country concerned is shown in the table below. The quantity and the price trends are based on Eurostat. On this basis, imports into the Union from third countries developed as follows:

  Table 4


  Import volumes, market share and prices from third countries | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | RIP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Malaysia (pieces) | 2 933 | 252 004 | 136 046 | 182 177 |
| Index | 100 | 8 592 | 4 638 | 6 211 |
| Market share (%) | 1 | 46 | 32 | 34 |
| Index | 100 | 5 748 | 3 942 | 4 268 |
| Average price (EUR/piece) | 118 | 146 | 153 | 149 |
| Index | 100 | 124 | 130 | 127 |
| Vietnam (pieces) | 6 817 | 22 133 | 30 329 | 58 512 |
| Index | 100 | 325 | 445 | 858 |
| Market share (%) | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| Index | 100 | 217 | 378 | 590 |
| Average price (EUR/piece) | 112 | 123 | 141 | 135 |
| Index | 100 | 110 | 126 | 121 |
| Other third countries
   (*1)
  (pieces) | 6 893 | 9 328 | 11 442 | 17 528 |
| Index | 100 | 135 | 166 | 254 |
| Market share (%) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Index | 100 | 91 | 141 | 175 |
| Average price (EUR/piece) | 951 | 430 | 288 | 346 |
| Index | 100 | 45 | 30 | 36 |
| Total third countries (pieces) | 16 643 | 283 465 | 177 817 | 258 217 |
| Index | 100 | 1 703 | 1 068 | 1 552 |
| Market share (%) | 5 | 52 | 42 | 49 |
| Index | 100 | 1 139 | 908 | 1 066 |
| Average price (EUR/piece) | 461 | 153 | 160 | 160 |
| Index | 100 | 33 | 35 | 35 |
| Source: Eurostat statistics and statistics available in the Article 14(6) database (for Malaysia in 2014). |

(74)

The volume of imports into the Union from third countries other than the country concerned is shown in the table below. The quantity and the price trends are based on Eurostat. On this basis, imports into the Union from third countries developed as follows:

Table 4

Table 4

Import volumes, market share and prices from third countries

Import volumes, market share and prices from third countries

2013

2014

2015

RIP

Malaysia (pieces)

Malaysia (pieces)

2 933

2 933

252 004

252 004

136 046

136 046

182 177

182 177

Index

Index

100

100

8 592

8 592

4 638

4 638

6 211

6 211

Market share (%)

1

46

32

34

Index

Index

100

100

5 748

5 748

3 942

3 942

4 268

4 268

Average price (EUR/piece)

118

146

153

149

Index

Index

100

100

124

124

130

130

127

127

Vietnam (pieces)

Vietnam (pieces)

6 817

6 817

22 133

22 133

30 329

30 329

58 512

58 512

Index

Index

100

100

325

325

445

445

858

858

Market share (%)

2

4

7

11

Index

Index

100

100

217

217

378

378

590

590

Average price (EUR/piece)

112

123

141

135

Index

Index

100

100

110

110

126

126

121

121

Other third countries
   (*1)
  (pieces)

Other third countries

*1

(pieces)

6 893

6 893

9 328

9 328

11 442

11 442

17 528

17 528

Index

Index

100

100

135

135

166

166

254

254

Market share (%)

2

2

3

3

Index

Index

100

100

91

91

141

141

175

175

Average price (EUR/piece)

951

430

288

346

Index

Index

100

100

45

45

30

30

36

36

Total third countries (pieces)

Total third countries (pieces)

16 643

16 643

283 465

283 465

177 817

177 817

258 217

258 217

Index

Index

100

100

1 703

1 703

1 068

1 068

1 552

1 552

Market share (%)

5

52

42

49

Index

Index

100

100

1 139

1 139

908

908

1 066

1 066

Average price (EUR/piece)

461

153

160

160

Index

Index

100

100

33

33

35

35

35

35

Source: Eurostat statistics and statistics available in the Article 14(6) database (for Malaysia in 2014).

Source:

| (75) | Volumes of imports from third country markets increased significantly (passing from 16 643 in 2013 to 258 217 pieces in the RIP) over the period considered. During the RIP, their combined market share reached 49 %. This increase should be seen in the light of the loss of market share of the Chinese imports (– 75 %) discussed in recital 69. |
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(75)

Volumes of imports from third country markets increased significantly (passing from 16 643 in 2013 to 258 217 pieces in the RIP) over the period considered. During the RIP, their combined market share reached 49 %. This increase should be seen in the light of the loss of market share of the Chinese imports (– 75 %) discussed in recital 69.

| (76) | The average price of imports from third countries rose by 13 % between 2013 and the RIP. |
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(76)

The average price of imports from third countries rose by 13 % between 2013 and the RIP.

| (77) | Of these imports, volumes from Malaysia increased steeply over the period considered and their market share rose from 1 % in 2013 to 34 % in the RIP. Import prices from Malaysia increased by 27 % during the period considered. In the RIP they were on average 3 % lower than Chinese prices (without anti-dumping duties) and 13 % lower than the Union industry prices. |
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(77)

Of these imports, volumes from Malaysia increased steeply over the period considered and their market share rose from 1 % in 2013 to 34 % in the RIP. Import prices from Malaysia increased by 27 % during the period considered. In the RIP they were on average 3 % lower than Chinese prices (without anti-dumping duties) and 13 % lower than the Union industry prices.

| (78) | Similarly, imports volumes from Vietnam rose significantly and their market share increased from 2 % to 11 % between 2013 and the RIP. Import prices from Vietnam increased by 21 % during the period considered. In the RIP they were on average 12 % lower than Chinese prices (without anti-dumping duties) and 22 % lower than the Union industry prices. |
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(78)

Similarly, imports volumes from Vietnam rose significantly and their market share increased from 2 % to 11 % between 2013 and the RIP. Import prices from Vietnam increased by 21 % during the period considered. In the RIP they were on average 12 % lower than Chinese prices (without anti-dumping duties) and 22 % lower than the Union industry prices.

5.   ECONOMIC SITUATION OF THE UNION INDUSTRY

ECONOMIC SITUATION OF THE UNION INDUSTRY

5.1.   General remarks

General remarks

| (79) | In accordance with Article 3(5) of the basic Regulation, the examination of the impact of the dumped imports on the Union industry included an evaluation of all economic indicators having a bearing on the state of the Union industry during the period considered. |
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(79)

In accordance with Article 3(5) of the basic Regulation, the examination of the impact of the dumped imports on the Union industry included an evaluation of all economic indicators having a bearing on the state of the Union industry during the period considered.

| (80) | For the injury determination, the Commission distinguished between macroeconomic and microeconomic injury indicators. The Commission evaluated the macroeconomic indicators on the basis of data contained in the questionnaire replies and made estimation for the sixth producer on the basis of the information provided during the standing exercise. The Commission evaluated the microeconomic indicators on the basis of data contained in the questionnaires of the five Union producers who provided a reply. |
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(80)

For the injury determination, the Commission distinguished between macroeconomic and microeconomic injury indicators. The Commission evaluated the macroeconomic indicators on the basis of data contained in the questionnaire replies and made estimation for the sixth producer on the basis of the information provided during the standing exercise. The Commission evaluated the microeconomic indicators on the basis of data contained in the questionnaires of the five Union producers who provided a reply.

| (81) | The macroeconomic indicators are: production, production capacity, capacity utilisation, sales volume, market share, growth, employment, productivity and magnitude of the dumping margin and recovery from past dumping. |
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(81)

The macroeconomic indicators are: production, production capacity, capacity utilisation, sales volume, market share, growth, employment, productivity and magnitude of the dumping margin and recovery from past dumping.

| (82) | The microeconomic indicators are: average unit prices, average unit cost, labour costs, inventories, profitability, cash flow, investments, return on investments, and ability to raise capital. |
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(82)

The microeconomic indicators are: average unit prices, average unit cost, labour costs, inventories, profitability, cash flow, investments, return on investments, and ability to raise capital.

5.2.   Macroeconomic indicators

Macroeconomic indicators

5.2.1.   Production, production capacity and capacity utilisation

Production, production capacity and capacity utilisation

| (83) | The total Union production, production capacity and capacity utilisation developed over the period considered as follows:

  Table 5


  Union Production, production capacity and capacity utilisation | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | RIP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Production volume (pieces) | 134 632 | 187 979 | 194 129 | 226 379 |
| Index | 100 | 140 | 144 | 168 |
| Production capacity (pieces) | 412 539 | 412 305 | 422 716 | 422 862 |
| Index | 100 | 100 | 102 | 103 |
| Capacity utilisation (%) | 33 | 46 | 46 | 54 |
| Index | 100 | 140 | 141 | 164 |
| Source: Questionnaire replies, estimation for the sixth producer (based on standing reply). |

(83)

The total Union production, production capacity and capacity utilisation developed over the period considered as follows:

Table 5

Table 5

Union Production, production capacity and capacity utilisation

Union Production, production capacity and capacity utilisation

2013

2014

2015

RIP

Production volume (pieces)

134 632

187 979

194 129

226 379

Index

Index

100

100

140

140

144

144

168

168

Production capacity (pieces)

412 539

412 305

422 716

422 862

Index

Index

100

100

100

100

102

102

103

103

Capacity utilisation (%)

33

46

46

54

Index

Index

100

100

140

140

141

141

164

164

Source: Questionnaire replies, estimation for the sixth producer (based on standing reply).

Source:

| (84) | Between 2013 and the RIP the Union industry's production steadily increased and by 68 % over the total period considered, while its capacity remained fairly stable, increasing by only 3 % over the same period. As a result, the capacity utilisation rose by 64 %. Despite this increase, the capacity utilisation remained low and reached only 54 % in the RIP. |
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(84)

Between 2013 and the RIP the Union industry's production steadily increased and by 68 % over the total period considered, while its capacity remained fairly stable, increasing by only 3 % over the same period. As a result, the capacity utilisation rose by 64 %. Despite this increase, the capacity utilisation remained low and reached only 54 % in the RIP.

5.2.2.   Sales volume and market share

Sales volume and market share

| (85) | The Union industry's sales volume and market share developed over the period considered as follows:

  Table 6


  Sales volume and market share | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | RIP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sales volume (pieces) | 107 747 | 146 141 | 164 086 | 185 513 |
| Index | 100 | 136 | 152 | 172 |
| Market share (%) | 30 | 27 | 38 | 35 |
| Index | 100 | 91 | 129 | 118 |
| Source: Questionnaire replies, estimation for the sixth producer (based on standing reply). |

(85)

The Union industry's sales volume and market share developed over the period considered as follows:

Table 6

Table 6

Sales volume and market share

Sales volume and market share

2013

2014

2015

RIP

Sales volume (pieces)

107 747

146 141

164 086

185 513

Index

Index

100

100

136

136

152

152

172

172

Market share (%)

30

27

38

35

Index

Index

100

100

91

91

129

129

118

118

Source: Questionnaire replies, estimation for the sixth producer (based on standing reply).

Source:

| (86) | During the period considered the sales volume of the Union industry to unrelated customers in the Union continuously and significantly increased, overall by 72 %. |
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(86)

During the period considered the sales volume of the Union industry to unrelated customers in the Union continuously and significantly increased, overall by 72 %.

| (87) | The market share decreased by 9 % between 2013 and 2014, since the sales volumes rose slower (36 %) than the consumption (49 %). The following year, the sales volumes continued to increase by 12 %, while the consumption fell by 21 %. As a result the market share increased by 42 %. Finally, between 2015 and the RIP, the market share decreased by 8 %. |
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(87)

The market share decreased by 9 % between 2013 and 2014, since the sales volumes rose slower (36 %) than the consumption (49 %). The following year, the sales volumes continued to increase by 12 %, while the consumption fell by 21 %. As a result the market share increased by 42 %. Finally, between 2015 and the RIP, the market share decreased by 8 %.

5.2.3.   Growth

Growth

| (88) | Between 2013 and the RIP, the increase of sales volumes (72 %) occurred in a context of increasing consumption (34 %) as observed in recital 64. Moreover, the import volumes from other third countries (excluding China) also increased over the period by 34 % as shown in recital 75, while the Chinese import volumes fell by 64 % (see recital 67). As a result, the market share of the Union industry increased from 30 % in 2013 to 35 % in the RIP (up of 5 percentage points). |
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(88)

Between 2013 and the RIP, the increase of sales volumes (72 %) occurred in a context of increasing consumption (34 %) as observed in recital 64. Moreover, the import volumes from other third countries (excluding China) also increased over the period by 34 % as shown in recital 75, while the Chinese import volumes fell by 64 % (see recital 67). As a result, the market share of the Union industry increased from 30 % in 2013 to 35 % in the RIP (up of 5 percentage points).

5.2.4.   Employment and productivity

Employment and productivity

| (89) | Employment and productivity developed over the period considered as follows:

  Table 7


  Employment and productivity










  Index | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | RIP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Number of employees | 222 | 265 | 271 | 289 |
| Index | 100 | 119 | 122 | 130 |
| Productivity (pieces/employee) | 607 | 710 | 716 | 785 |
| Index | 100 | 117 | 118 | 129 |
| Source: Questionnaire replies, estimation for the sixth producer (based on standing reply). |

(89)

Employment and productivity developed over the period considered as follows:

Table 7

Table 7

Employment and productivity

Employment and productivity

Index

2013

2014

2015

RIP

Number of employees

222

265

271

289

Index

Index

100

100

119

119

122

122

130

130

Productivity (pieces/employee)

607

710

716

785

Index

Index

100

100

117

117

118

118

129

129

Source: Questionnaire replies, estimation for the sixth producer (based on standing reply).

Source:

| (90) | The number of employees of the Union industry increased by 30 % during the period considered. Since the production rose even faster during the same period (i.e. by 68 %), the productivity, reflecting the average number of pieces produced per employee, increased by 29 %. |
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(90)

The number of employees of the Union industry increased by 30 % during the period considered. Since the production rose even faster during the same period (i.e. by 68 %), the productivity, reflecting the average number of pieces produced per employee, increased by 29 %.

5.2.5.   Magnitude of the dumping margin and recovery from past dumping

Magnitude of the dumping margin and recovery from past dumping

| (91) | Anti-dumping measures against imports from PRC have first been imposed in 2005. The level of these measures increased in 2013 following an interim review. |
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(91)

Anti-dumping measures against imports from PRC have first been imposed in 2005. The level of these measures increased in 2013 following an interim review.

| (92) | During the RIP, as established in the recitals 40 and 46 the dumping margins found were above the de minimis level. During the period considered import volumes from the PRC were decreasing by 34 % which translated also in a decrease in Chinese market share from 66 % in 2013 to 16 % during the RIP. As described in recital 73, Chinese import prices undercut the Union industry sales prices on the Union market during the RIP by 1,9 %. The anti-dumping measures in force can therefore be considered effective. During the period considered the Union industry was able to increase its sales volume and market share significantly with positive effects on its financial situation and was therefore able to start to recover from the effect of past injurious dumping. |
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(92)

During the RIP, as established in the recitals 40 and 46 the dumping margins found were above the de minimis level. During the period considered import volumes from the PRC were decreasing by 34 % which translated also in a decrease in Chinese market share from 66 % in 2013 to 16 % during the RIP. As described in recital 73, Chinese import prices undercut the Union industry sales prices on the Union market during the RIP by 1,9 %. The anti-dumping measures in force can therefore be considered effective. During the period considered the Union industry was able to increase its sales volume and market share significantly with positive effects on its financial situation and was therefore able to start to recover from the effect of past injurious dumping.

de minimis

5.3.   Microeconomic indicators

Microeconomic indicators

5.3.1.   Prices and factors affecting prices

Prices and factors affecting prices

| (93) | The average unit sales prices of the five Union producers to unrelated customers in the Union developed over the period considered as follows:

  Table 8


  Average sales prices and unit costs | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | RIP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Average unit selling price in the Union (EUR/piece) | 304 | 283 | 280 | 277 |
| Index | 100 | 93 | 92 | 91 |
| Unit cost of production (EUR/piece) | 321 | 285 | 285 | 264 |
| Index | 100 | 89 | 89 | 82 |
| Source: Questionnaire replies. |

(93)

The average unit sales prices of the five Union producers to unrelated customers in the Union developed over the period considered as follows:

Table 8

Table 8

Average sales prices and unit costs

Average sales prices and unit costs

2013

2014

2015

RIP

Average unit selling price in the Union (EUR/piece)

304

283

280

277

Index

Index

100

100

93

93

92

92

91

91

Unit cost of production (EUR/piece)

321

285

285

264

Index

Index

100

100

89

89

89

89

82

82

Source: Questionnaire replies.

Source:

| (94) | The average unit sales prices of the Union industry decreased overall by 9 % during the period considered. At the same time, the unit cost of production of the Union industry decreased by 18 %. The main driver for this decrease was the fall of raw material prices (namely steel). |
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(94)

The average unit sales prices of the Union industry decreased overall by 9 % during the period considered. At the same time, the unit cost of production of the Union industry decreased by 18 %. The main driver for this decrease was the fall of raw material prices (namely steel).

5.3.2.   Labour costs

Labour costs

| (95) | The average labour costs of the five Union producers which replied to the questionnaire developed over the period considered as follows:

  Table 9


  Average labour cost per employee | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | RIP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Average labour cost per employee (EUR) | 31 607 | 35 860 | 32 403 | 30 519 |
| Index | 100 | 113 | 103 | 97 |
| Source: Questionnaire replies. |

(95)

The average labour costs of the five Union producers which replied to the questionnaire developed over the period considered as follows:

Table 9

Table 9

Average labour cost per employee

Average labour cost per employee

2013

2014

2015

RIP

Average labour cost per employee (EUR)

31 607

35 860

32 403

30 519

Index

Index

100

100

113

113

103

103

97

97

Source: Questionnaire replies.

Source:

| (96) | Between 2013 and the RIP, the average labour cost per employee of the Union producer slightly decreased by 3 %. It was first increasing between 2013 and 2014, but then decreased continuously and reached during the RIP a lower level than in 2013. |
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(96)

Between 2013 and the RIP, the average labour cost per employee of the Union producer slightly decreased by 3 %. It was first increasing between 2013 and 2014, but then decreased continuously and reached during the RIP a lower level than in 2013.

5.3.3.   Inventories

Inventories

| (97) | Stock levels of the five Union producers who replied to the questionnaire developed over the period considered as follows:

  Table 10


  Inventories | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | RIP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Closing stock (pieces) | 5 949 | 9 509 | 6 011 | 8 048 |
| Index | 100 | 160 | 101 | 135 |
| Closing stocks as percentage of production (%) | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Index | 100 | 114 | 70 | 80 |
| Source: Questionnaire replies. |

(97)

Stock levels of the five Union producers who replied to the questionnaire developed over the period considered as follows:

Table 10

Table 10

Inventories

Inventories

2013

2014

2015

RIP

Closing stock (pieces)

5 949

9 509

6 011

8 048

Index

Index

100

100

160

160

101

101

135

135

Closing stocks as percentage of production (%)

4

5

3

4

Index

Index

100

100

114

114

70

70

80

80

Source: Questionnaire replies.

Source:

| (98) | The closing stocks of the Union industry increased from 2013 to 2014 by 60 % and subsequently decreased by 59 % from 2014 to 2015. From 2015 to RIP the stocks again increased by 34 %. Over the period considered closing stocks increased by 35 % overall. |
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(98)

The closing stocks of the Union industry increased from 2013 to 2014 by 60 % and subsequently decreased by 59 % from 2014 to 2015. From 2015 to RIP the stocks again increased by 34 %. Over the period considered closing stocks increased by 35 % overall.

| (99) | However, when looking at the closing stocks as percentage of production there was a decrease of 20 % over the period considered. |
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(99)

However, when looking at the closing stocks as percentage of production there was a decrease of 20 % over the period considered.

5.3.4.   Profitability, cash flow, investments, return on investments and ability to raise capital

Profitability, cash flow, investments, return on investments and ability to raise capital

| (100) | Profitability, cash flow, investments and return on investments of the five Union producers which replied to the questionnaire developed over the period considered as follows:

  Table 11


  Profitability, cash flow, investments and return on investments | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | RIP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Profitability of sales in the Union to unrelated customers
  (% of sales turnover) | – 5,7 | – 0,7 | – 1,7 | 4,6 |
| Index | 100 | 187 | 170 | 281 |
| Cash flow (EUR) | 1 351 755 | 850 864 | 3 391 912 | 4 086 913 |
| Index | 100 | 63 | 251 | 302 |
| Net investments (EUR) | 689 176 | 2 072 908 | 782 675 | 837 146 |
| Index | 100 | 301 | 114 | 121 |
| ROI (profit in % of net book value of investments) | – 96 | – 9 | – 23 | 68 |
| Index | 100 | 190 | 176 | 270 |
| Source: Questionnaire replies. |

(100)

Profitability, cash flow, investments and return on investments of the five Union producers which replied to the questionnaire developed over the period considered as follows:

Table 11

Table 11

Profitability, cash flow, investments and return on investments

Profitability, cash flow, investments and return on investments

2013

2014

2015

RIP

Profitability of sales in the Union to unrelated customers

(% of sales turnover)

– 5,7

– 0,7

– 1,7

4,6

Index

Index

100

100

187

187

170

170

281

281

Cash flow (EUR)

1 351 755

850 864

3 391 912

4 086 913

Index

Index

100

100

63

63

251

251

302

302

Net investments (EUR)

689 176

2 072 908

782 675

837 146

Index

Index

100

100

301

301

114

114

121

121

ROI (profit in % of net book value of investments)

– 96

– 9

– 23

68

Index

Index

100

100

190

190

176

176

270

270

Source: Questionnaire replies.

Source:

| (101) | The Commission established the profitability of the five Union producers which replied to the questionnaire by expressing the pre-tax net profit of the sales of the like product to unrelated customers in the Union as a percentage of the turnover of those sales. The profitability improved from – 5,7 % in 2013 to + 4,6 % in the RIP. The Union industry was loss making throughout the period considered, with the exception of the RIP. |
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(101)

The Commission established the profitability of the five Union producers which replied to the questionnaire by expressing the pre-tax net profit of the sales of the like product to unrelated customers in the Union as a percentage of the turnover of those sales. The profitability improved from – 5,7 % in 2013 to + 4,6 % in the RIP. The Union industry was loss making throughout the period considered, with the exception of the RIP.

| (102) | Cash flow, which is the ability of the Union producers to self-finance their activities, had a two-fold increase over the period considered. |
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(102)

Cash flow, which is the ability of the Union producers to self-finance their activities, had a two-fold increase over the period considered.

| (103) | Investments increased by 21 % over the period considered and in particular in 2014, when these were 201 % higher than in the previous year. This was mainly driven by the acquisition of a business unit, partly manufacturing hand pallet trucks, by one of the Union producers. |
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(103)

Investments increased by 21 % over the period considered and in particular in 2014, when these were 201 % higher than in the previous year. This was mainly driven by the acquisition of a business unit, partly manufacturing hand pallet trucks, by one of the Union producers.

| (104) | The return on investments is the profit in percentage of the net book value of investments. It improved from – 96 % in 2013 to 68 % in the RIP. Overall, the increase of return on investment (+ 170 %) is fairly in line with the increase of profitability (181 %) over the period considered. |
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(104)

The return on investments is the profit in percentage of the net book value of investments. It improved from – 96 % in 2013 to 68 % in the RIP. Overall, the increase of return on investment (+ 170 %) is fairly in line with the increase of profitability (181 %) over the period considered.

5.4.   Conclusion on injury

Conclusion on injury

| (105) | Due to anti-dumping duties in place, and in particular since their increase to 70,8 % in 2013 following the interim review mentioned in recital 5, the Union industry was able to start to recover from the effect of past injurious dumping. |
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(105)

Due to anti-dumping duties in place, and in particular since their increase to 70,8 % in 2013 following the interim review mentioned in recital 5, the Union industry was able to start to recover from the effect of past injurious dumping.

| (106) | Over the period considered, almost all indicators, namely production volume, capacity utilisation, sales volume, employment, productivity, inventories, investments and return on investments and finally the profitability showed visible improvements. Unit cost of production decreased partly due to the lower raw material costs and the increase in production volume. |
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(106)

Over the period considered, almost all indicators, namely production volume, capacity utilisation, sales volume, employment, productivity, inventories, investments and return on investments and finally the profitability showed visible improvements. Unit cost of production decreased partly due to the lower raw material costs and the increase in production volume.

| (107) | Nevertheless, the Union industry only started to recover from the past dumping recently and this recovery is still fragile. This is evidenced by the fact that the Union industry managed to book profits only at the end of the period considered, i.e. during the RIP. Likewise, in a context of steep consumption increase (+ 46 %), the Union industry could only expand its market share by 5 percentage points. |
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(107)

Nevertheless, the Union industry only started to recover from the past dumping recently and this recovery is still fragile. This is evidenced by the fact that the Union industry managed to book profits only at the end of the period considered, i.e. during the RIP. Likewise, in a context of steep consumption increase (+ 46 %), the Union industry could only expand its market share by 5 percentage points.

| (108) | In conclusion, the Union industry did not suffer material injury during the period considered within the meaning of Article 3(5) of the basic Regulation. As mentioned above, since the recovery of the Union industry is still recent, its situation remains however fragile. |
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(108)

In conclusion, the Union industry did not suffer material injury during the period considered within the meaning of Article 3(5) of the basic Regulation. As mentioned above, since the recovery of the Union industry is still recent, its situation remains however fragile.

6.   LIKELIHOOD OF RECURRENCE OF INJURY

LIKELIHOOD OF RECURRENCE OF INJURY

6.1.   Preliminary remark

Preliminary remark

| (109) | The investigation has shown that the Chinese imports were made at dumped price levels during the RIP and that there was a likelihood of continuation of dumping should measures be allowed to lapse. |
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(109)

The investigation has shown that the Chinese imports were made at dumped price levels during the RIP and that there was a likelihood of continuation of dumping should measures be allowed to lapse.

| (110) | In view of the finding that the Union industry did not suffer material injury during the RIP, it was analysed whether material injury would recur should the measures be allowed to lapse. For this analysis, the Commission took into account the findings as described in recitals 49 to 57, namely:






  — | the significant production and spare capacity in the PRC (recitals 49 to 51), |
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(110)

In view of the finding that the Union industry did not suffer material injury during the RIP, it was analysed whether material injury would recur should the measures be allowed to lapse. For this analysis, the Commission took into account the findings as described in recitals 49 to 57, namely:

—

the significant production and spare capacity in the PRC (recitals 49 to 51),

| — | the export behaviour of Chinese exporting producers to other third country markets (recitals 52 to 55), and |
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—

the export behaviour of Chinese exporting producers to other third country markets (recitals 52 to 55), and

| — | the attractiveness of the Union market (recitals 56 and 57). |
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—

the attractiveness of the Union market (recitals 56 and 57).

| (111) | In addition, the Commission assessed the likely impact of Chinese imports on the Union industry should these resume in significant quantities. |
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(111)

In addition, the Commission assessed the likely impact of Chinese imports on the Union industry should these resume in significant quantities.

6.2.   Possible price levels of Chinese imports to the Union market

Possible price levels of Chinese imports to the Union market

| (112) | The Commission used the price of Chinese imports without anti-dumping duties applicable in the RIP in order to assess the likely price level of Chinese imports into the Union market should the measures be repealed. On this basis Chinese prices would likely undercut the Union industry sales prices on average by around 41 % as revealed in recital 73 above. |
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(112)

The Commission used the price of Chinese imports without anti-dumping duties applicable in the RIP in order to assess the likely price level of Chinese imports into the Union market should the measures be repealed. On this basis Chinese prices would likely undercut the Union industry sales prices on average by around 41 % as revealed in recital 73 above.

| (113) | When faced with such price pressure in large volumes, the profitability of the Union industry is likely to immediately deteriorate with the risk to even turn back to losses. Indeed the Union industry will either be forced to decrease its prices, having a direct negative impact on the profitability. Alternatively, it could decide to maintain its price levels unchanged in an effort to maintain its profitability. However, as observed in the past, this would have a negative impact on its sales volume to the benefit of the Chinese exporters. Also, when decreasing sales volume, the share of fix costs per piece would increase in particular in view of fact that this is a capital intensive industry. In turn, this would also affect negatively the Union industry's profitability. Therefore, to maintain sales prices in the Union market at similar levels as during the RIP cannot be considered as a viable strategy as it would not be sustainable in the long term. |
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(113)

When faced with such price pressure in large volumes, the profitability of the Union industry is likely to immediately deteriorate with the risk to even turn back to losses. Indeed the Union industry will either be forced to decrease its prices, having a direct negative impact on the profitability. Alternatively, it could decide to maintain its price levels unchanged in an effort to maintain its profitability. However, as observed in the past, this would have a negative impact on its sales volume to the benefit of the Chinese exporters. Also, when decreasing sales volume, the share of fix costs per piece would increase in particular in view of fact that this is a capital intensive industry. In turn, this would also affect negatively the Union industry's profitability. Therefore, to maintain sales prices in the Union market at similar levels as during the RIP cannot be considered as a viable strategy as it would not be sustainable in the long term.

| (114) | In addition, the above scenario would remain valid even when taking into account an increasing consumption. Indeed, in view of the huge spare capacity available in China that is likely to be exported to the Union market at prices undercutting the Union industry's prices by around 41 %, the Union industry would not be able to cope with the expected significant resurge of Chinese imports, which would not only take over the Union industry's current market share but also likely take over the increased consumption. In this respect, it is recalled that the market share of Chinese imports was as high as 83 % in the RIP of the first expiry review. |
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(114)

In addition, the above scenario would remain valid even when taking into account an increasing consumption. Indeed, in view of the huge spare capacity available in China that is likely to be exported to the Union market at prices undercutting the Union industry's prices by around 41 %, the Union industry would not be able to cope with the expected significant resurge of Chinese imports, which would not only take over the Union industry's current market share but also likely take over the increased consumption. In this respect, it is recalled that the market share of Chinese imports was as high as 83 % in the RIP of the first expiry review.

| (115) | Finally, the underselling margin based on Chinese import prices without duty amounted to around 75 % in the RIP, which also gives a reasonable estimate of possible underselling margins should measures be allowed to lapse. |
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(115)

Finally, the underselling margin based on Chinese import prices without duty amounted to around 75 % in the RIP, which also gives a reasonable estimate of possible underselling margins should measures be allowed to lapse.

6.3.   Impact of the imports from other third countries

Impact of the imports from other third countries

| (116) | As described in recital 77, in a market with increasing consumption, imports from Malaysia took over a large part of the Chinese market share during the period considered. Thus, while Malaysia gained 33 percentage points of market share, China lost 50 percentage points. At the same time the Union industry gained only 5 percentage points. |
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(116)

As described in recital 77, in a market with increasing consumption, imports from Malaysia took over a large part of the Chinese market share during the period considered. Thus, while Malaysia gained 33 percentage points of market share, China lost 50 percentage points. At the same time the Union industry gained only 5 percentage points.

| (117) | Should measures be allowed to lapse, Chinese import prices would likely significantly undercut the Union industry prices, as shown in recital 112. During the period considered, Chinese import prices (without anti-dumping duties) have also consistently been lower than the Malaysian import prices during the same period, expect during the RIP when these were 3 % higher. |
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(117)

Should measures be allowed to lapse, Chinese import prices would likely significantly undercut the Union industry prices, as shown in recital 112. During the period considered, Chinese import prices (without anti-dumping duties) have also consistently been lower than the Malaysian import prices during the same period, expect during the RIP when these were 3 % higher.

| (118) | It is likely that Chinese exporting producers would be able to even further decrease their prices to regain market share. A strong indication in this respect is given by the price level of Chinese exports to other third countries recorded in the Chinese export database as described in recital 54 (16). |
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(118)

It is likely that Chinese exporting producers would be able to even further decrease their prices to regain market share. A strong indication in this respect is given by the price level of Chinese exports to other third countries recorded in the Chinese export database as described in recital 54 (16).

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| (119) | On this basis it can be expected that low priced Chinese imports are likely to affect both the Union industry sales volumes and the Malaysian import volumes. As the Union industry prices were on average higher than the Malaysian import prices, it can also be expected that the Chinese imports will likely have a greater negative impact on the Union industry's sales than on the Malaysian imports, as customers of the Union industry will have a much higher incentive to revert to Chinese suppliers than the customers of the Malaysian suppliers. |
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(119)

On this basis it can be expected that low priced Chinese imports are likely to affect both the Union industry sales volumes and the Malaysian import volumes. As the Union industry prices were on average higher than the Malaysian import prices, it can also be expected that the Chinese imports will likely have a greater negative impact on the Union industry's sales than on the Malaysian imports, as customers of the Union industry will have a much higher incentive to revert to Chinese suppliers than the customers of the Malaysian suppliers.

| (120) | On this basis, it is likely that Chinese imports that would (re)enter the Union market at low prices will be able to regain market shares mainly at the expense of the Union industry. |
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(120)

On this basis, it is likely that Chinese imports that would (re)enter the Union market at low prices will be able to regain market shares mainly at the expense of the Union industry.

| (121) | As to the imports from Vietnam, whose market share increased by 9 percentage points during the period considered, these are currently subject to an anti-circumvention investigation mentioned in recital 7 initiated on the grounds that these imports are allegedly of Chinese origin. |
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(121)

As to the imports from Vietnam, whose market share increased by 9 percentage points during the period considered, these are currently subject to an anti-circumvention investigation mentioned in recital 7 initiated on the grounds that these imports are allegedly of Chinese origin.

| (122) | In any event, the price of the Vietnamese imports as shown in recital 78 was lower than the sales price of the Union industry throughout the whole period considered. As above described, it is therefore considered that customers of the Union industry will have higher incentive to switch to low priced imports from China than customers of the Vietnamese suppliers. The latter were selling hand pallet trucks on the Union market already below the Chinese import price except for 2014. On this basis, it can be expected that Chinese imports will likely have a greater negative effect on the Union industry than on the Vietnamese imports. |
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(122)

In any event, the price of the Vietnamese imports as shown in recital 78 was lower than the sales price of the Union industry throughout the whole period considered. As above described, it is therefore considered that customers of the Union industry will have higher incentive to switch to low priced imports from China than customers of the Vietnamese suppliers. The latter were selling hand pallet trucks on the Union market already below the Chinese import price except for 2014. On this basis, it can be expected that Chinese imports will likely have a greater negative effect on the Union industry than on the Vietnamese imports.

6.4.   Conclusion on the likelihood of recurrence of injury

Conclusion on the likelihood of recurrence of injury

| (123) | To summarise, the investigation has revealed that Chinese imports were made at dumped price levels during the RIP. Moreover the Commission established the presence of significant production and spare capacity in the PRC, assessed that the Chinese exporting producers sell at lower prices in third market than in the Union market, took into account the continuous presence of Chinese exporting producers in the Union market and noted the effort deployed to circumvent the measures in place. In addition the Commission estimated that the likely price of Chinese imports should measures be repealed would significantly undercut and undersell Union prices. Finally, the Commission assessed that the impact of the imports from other third countries will be lower than the impact of Chinese imports on the Union industry, should measures be repealed. On the basis of the above, it can be concluded that the repeal of the measures would in all likelihood result in a recurrence of injury to the Union industry. |
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(123)

To summarise, the investigation has revealed that Chinese imports were made at dumped price levels during the RIP. Moreover the Commission established the presence of significant production and spare capacity in the PRC, assessed that the Chinese exporting producers sell at lower prices in third market than in the Union market, took into account the continuous presence of Chinese exporting producers in the Union market and noted the effort deployed to circumvent the measures in place. In addition the Commission estimated that the likely price of Chinese imports should measures be repealed would significantly undercut and undersell Union prices. Finally, the Commission assessed that the impact of the imports from other third countries will be lower than the impact of Chinese imports on the Union industry, should measures be repealed. On the basis of the above, it can be concluded that the repeal of the measures would in all likelihood result in a recurrence of injury to the Union industry.

7.   UNION INTEREST

UNION INTEREST

| (124) | In accordance with Article 21 of the basic Regulation, the Commission examined whether the maintenance of the existing anti-dumping measures on imports of the product under review originating in the PRC following the findings of the present expiry review would be against the interest of the Union as a whole. The determination of the Union interest was based on an appreciation of all the various interests involved, including those of the Union industry, importers, and users. All interested parties were given the opportunity to make their views known under Article 21(2) of the basic Regulation. |
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(124)

In accordance with Article 21 of the basic Regulation, the Commission examined whether the maintenance of the existing anti-dumping measures on imports of the product under review originating in the PRC following the findings of the present expiry review would be against the interest of the Union as a whole. The determination of the Union interest was based on an appreciation of all the various interests involved, including those of the Union industry, importers, and users. All interested parties were given the opportunity to make their views known under Article 21(2) of the basic Regulation.

7.1.   Interest of the Union industry

Interest of the Union industry

| (125) | The Commission found that during the RIP the Union industry has started to recover from the past dumping. However, should measures against China be repealed it is likely that the injury would recur as the Union industry would be exposed to dumped imports from China potentially in significant volumes and exerting significant price pressure. |
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(125)

The Commission found that during the RIP the Union industry has started to recover from the past dumping. However, should measures against China be repealed it is likely that the injury would recur as the Union industry would be exposed to dumped imports from China potentially in significant volumes and exerting significant price pressure.

| (126) | As a consequence the economic situation of the Union industry would likely deteriorate, translating in a significant loss of sales volume and market share and would likely turn into loss-making. |
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(126)

As a consequence the economic situation of the Union industry would likely deteriorate, translating in a significant loss of sales volume and market share and would likely turn into loss-making.

| (127) | On the contrary, maintaining the measures would allow the Union industry to consolidate its recently established positive economic situation |
| --- | --- |

(127)

On the contrary, maintaining the measures would allow the Union industry to consolidate its recently established positive economic situation

7.2.   Interest of unrelated importers and users

Interest of unrelated importers and users

| (128) | The Commission contacted twelve known importers and nine known users at the initiation stage. None of the importers replied to the sampling form or came forward with comments. Likewise, none of the users came forward or submitted any comments. |
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(128)

The Commission contacted twelve known importers and nine known users at the initiation stage. None of the importers replied to the sampling form or came forward with comments. Likewise, none of the users came forward or submitted any comments.

| (129) | It is recalled that in the investigation that lead to the imposition of the original measures in 2005 and in the expiry review that lead to the extension of these measures in 2011, it was found that the impact of measures would not have a serious effect on importers/users in the Union. |
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(129)

It is recalled that in the investigation that lead to the imposition of the original measures in 2005 and in the expiry review that lead to the extension of these measures in 2011, it was found that the impact of measures would not have a serious effect on importers/users in the Union.

| (130) | In the absence of any new evidence suggesting a different conclusion, the Commission therefore concluded that the continuation of measures will not affect the importers or users in the Union to any significant extent. |
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(130)

In the absence of any new evidence suggesting a different conclusion, the Commission therefore concluded that the continuation of measures will not affect the importers or users in the Union to any significant extent.

7.3.   Conclusion on Union interest

Conclusion on Union interest

| (131) | On the basis of the above, the Commission concluded that there were no compelling reasons in terms of Union interest that would speak against the maintenance of the definitive anti-dumping measures on imports of hand pallet trucks originating in the PRC. |
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(131)

On the basis of the above, the Commission concluded that there were no compelling reasons in terms of Union interest that would speak against the maintenance of the definitive anti-dumping measures on imports of hand pallet trucks originating in the PRC.

8.   ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES

ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES

| (132) | All interested parties were informed of the essential facts and considerations on the basis of which it was intended to maintain the anti-dumping measures in force. They were also granted a period within which they could submit comments subsequent to this disclosure. No comments contesting the above findings were submitted. |
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(132)

All interested parties were informed of the essential facts and considerations on the basis of which it was intended to maintain the anti-dumping measures in force. They were also granted a period within which they could submit comments subsequent to this disclosure. No comments contesting the above findings were submitted.

| (133) | It follows from the above considerations that, under Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation, the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of hand pallet trucks originating in the PRC should be maintained. |
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(133)

It follows from the above considerations that, under Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation, the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of hand pallet trucks originating in the PRC should be maintained.

| (134) | The Committee established by Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 did not deliver an opinion, |
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(134)

The Committee established by Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 did not deliver an opinion,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.   A definitive anti-dumping duty is hereby imposed on imports of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts, i.e. chassis and hydraulics, currently falling within CN codes ex 8427 90 00 (TARIC codes 8427900011, 8427900013 and 8427900019) and ex 8431 20 00 (TARIC codes 8431200011, 8431200013 and 8431200019), originating in the People's Republic of China as extended to the same product but presented at import with a so-called ‘weight indication system’ consisting of a weighing mechanism not integrated in the chassis, that is to say not integrated in the forks, currently falling within TARIC codes 8427900030 and 8431200050. For the purpose of this Regulation, hand pallet trucks shall be trucks with wheels supporting lifting fork arms for handling pallets, designed to be manually pushed, pulled and steered, on smooth, level, hard surfaces, by a pedestrian operator using an articulated tiller. The hand pallet trucks are only designed to raise a load, by pumping the tiller, to a height sufficient for transporting and do not have any other additional functions or uses such as for example (i) to move and to lift the loads in order to place them higher or assist in storage of loads (high lifters); (ii) to stack one pallet above the other (stackers); (iii) to lift the load to a working level (scissor lifts); or (iv) to lift and to weigh the loads (weighing trucks).

2.   The rate of the definitive anti-dumping duty applicable to the net free-at-Union-frontier price, before duty, for the products described in paragraph 1 and produced by the companies listed below shall be as follows:

| Company | Rate of duty (%) | TARIC additional code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zhejiang Noblelift Equipment Joint Stock Co. Ltd, 58, Jing Yi Road, Economic Development Zone, Changxing, Zhejiang Province, 31300, PRC. | 70,8 | A603 |
| Ningbo Logitrans Handling Equipment Co., Ltd, | 54,1 | A070 |
| All other companies | 70,8 | A999 |

Company

Rate of duty (%)

TARIC additional code

Zhejiang Noblelift Equipment Joint Stock Co. Ltd, 58, Jing Yi Road, Economic Development Zone, Changxing, Zhejiang Province, 31300, PRC.

70,8

A603

Ningbo Logitrans Handling Equipment Co., Ltd,

54,1

A070

All other companies

70,8

A999

3.   Unless otherwise specified, the provisions in force concerning customs duties shall apply.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 29 November 2017.

For the Commission

The President

Jean-Claude JUNCKER

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(1)  
  OJ L 176, 30.6.2016, p. 21.

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(2)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1174/2005 of 18 July 2005 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and collecting definitely the provisional duty imposed on imports of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts originating in the People's Republic of China (OJ L 189, 21.7.2005, p. 1).

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(3)  Council Regulation (EC) No 684/2008 of 17 July 2008 clarifying the scope of the anti-dumping measures imposed by Regulation (EC) No 1174/2005 on imports of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts originating in the People's Republic of China (OJ L 192, 19.7.2008, p. 1).

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(4)  Council Regulation (EC) No 499/2009 of 11 June 2009 extending the definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Regulation (EC) No 1174/2005 on imports of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts originating in the People's Republic of China to imports of the same product consigned from Thailand, whether declared as originating in Thailand or not (OJ L 151, 16.6.2009, p. 1).

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(5)  Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1008/2011 of 10 October 2011 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts originating in the People's Republic of China as extended to imports of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts consigned from Thailand, whether declared as originating in Thailand or not, following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 (OJ L 268, 13.10.2011, p. 1).

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(6)  Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 372/2013 of 22 April 2013 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1008/2011 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts originating in the People's Republic of China following a partial interim review pursuant to Article 11(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 (OJ L 112, 24.4.2013, p. 1).

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(7)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 946/2014 of 4 September 2014 amending Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1008/2011 imposing a definitive anti- dumping duty on imports of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts originating in the People's Republic of China following a ‘new exporter’ review pursuant to Article 11(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 (OJ L 265, 5.9.2014, p. 7).

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(8)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1346 of 8 August 2016 extending the definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1008/2011, as amended by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 372/2013, on imports of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts originating in the People's Republic of China to imports of slightly modified hand pallet trucks originating in the People's Republic of China (OJ L 214, 9.8.2016, p. 1).

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(9)  Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures (OJ C 34, 29.1.2016, p. 15).

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(10)  Notice of initiation of an expiry review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts originating in the People's Republic of China (OJ C 373, 12.10.2016, p. 3).

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(11)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1348 of 19 July 2017 initiating an investigation concerning the possible circumvention of anti-dumping measures imposed by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1008/2011, as amended by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 372/2013, on imports of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts originating in the People's Republic of China by imports consigned from Vietnam, whether declared as originating in Vietnam or not, and making such imports subject to registration (OJ L 188, 20.7.2017, p. 1).

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(12)  www.trademap.org from Market Analysis and Research, International Trade Centre (ITC).

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(13)  Corrigendum to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1346 of 8 August 2016 extending the definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1008/2011, as amended by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 372/2013, on imports of hand pallet trucks and their essential parts originating in the People's Republic of China to imports of slightly modified hand pallet trucks originating in the People's Republic of China (OJ L 202, 3.8.2017, p. 8).

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Source: U.S. International Trade Commission Interactive Trade DataWeb (USITC DataWeb), using data retrieved from the U.S. Bureau of the Census.

Source:

(15)  The relevant commodity code of the Chinese export statistics database also includes other products namely ‘Trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment, non-powered’, which have a higher unit value. Using such database might result in overstating the export prices of hand pallet trucks.

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(*1)  excluding Malaysia and Vietnam.

*1

(16)  It is recalled that the relevant CN code of the Chinese Export Statistics database also includes other products namely ‘Trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment, non-powered’, which have a higher unit value.

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 314/31

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/2207

of 29 November 2017

amending Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 412/2013 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and collecting definitively the provisional duty imposed on imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware originating in the People's Republic of China

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Union (1) (‘the basic Regulation’),

Having regard to Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 412/2013 of 13 May 2013 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and collecting definitely the provisional duty imposed on imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware originating in the People's Republic of China (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,

Whereas:

A.   PREVIOUS PROCEDURE

PREVIOUS PROCEDURE

| (1) | On 13 May 2013 the Council imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports into the Union of ceramic tableware and kitchenware (‘tableware’) originating in the People's Republic of China (‘the PRC’) with Implementing Regulation (EU) No 412/2013 (‘the original Regulation’). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

On 13 May 2013 the Council imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports into the Union of ceramic tableware and kitchenware (‘tableware’) originating in the People's Republic of China (‘the PRC’) with Implementing Regulation (EU) No 412/2013 (‘the original Regulation’).

| (2) | In the original investigation a large number of exporting producers from the PRC made themselves known. As a result the Commission selected a sample of Chinese exporting producers to be investigated. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

In the original investigation a large number of exporting producers from the PRC made themselves known. As a result the Commission selected a sample of Chinese exporting producers to be investigated.

| (3) | The Council imposed individual duty rates on imports of tableware ranging from 13,1 % to 23,4 % on the sampled companies, and a weighted average duty of 17,9 % on other cooperating companies not included in the sample. In addition, a duty rate of 36,1 % was imposed on imports of tableware from all other Chinese companies. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The Council imposed individual duty rates on imports of tableware ranging from 13,1 % to 23,4 % on the sampled companies, and a weighted average duty of 17,9 % on other cooperating companies not included in the sample. In addition, a duty rate of 36,1 % was imposed on imports of tableware from all other Chinese companies.

| (4) | Article 3 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 412/2013 states that where any new exporting producer of tableware in the PRC provides sufficient evidence to the Commission that:






  (1) | it did not export to the Union ceramic tableware and kitchenware during the investigation period from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011 (‘the investigation period’); |
| --- | --- | --- |

(4)

Article 3 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 412/2013 states that where any new exporting producer of tableware in the PRC provides sufficient evidence to the Commission that:

(1)

it did not export to the Union ceramic tableware and kitchenware during the investigation period from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011 (‘the investigation period’);

| (2) | it is not related to any of the exporters or producers in the PRC which are subject to the anti-dumping measures imposed by that Regulation; and |
| --- | --- |

(2)

it is not related to any of the exporters or producers in the PRC which are subject to the anti-dumping measures imposed by that Regulation; and

| (3) | it has actually exported to the Union the product concerned after the investigation period on which the measures are based, or it has entered into an irrevocable contractual obligation to export a significant quantity to the Union; |
| --- | --- |

(3)

it has actually exported to the Union the product concerned after the investigation period on which the measures are based, or it has entered into an irrevocable contractual obligation to export a significant quantity to the Union;

then Article 1(2) of that Regulation can be amended by granting the new exporting producer the duty rate applicable to the cooperating companies not included in the sample, in this case the weighted average duty rate of 17,9 %.

B.   REQUESTS FOR NEW EXPORTING PRODUCER TREATMENT

REQUESTS FOR NEW EXPORTING PRODUCER TREATMENT

| (5) | Four companies came forward after the publication of Regulation (EU) No 412/2013 claiming that they met all three criteria set out above in recital 4 and provided supporting evidence. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

Four companies came forward after the publication of Regulation (EU) No 412/2013 claiming that they met all three criteria set out above in recital 4 and provided supporting evidence.

| (6) | All four companies were manufacturers and exporters of the product concerned. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

All four companies were manufacturers and exporters of the product concerned.

| (7) | Three of them already existed during the original investigation but claimed that they did not export the product concerned to the Union at that time. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

Three of them already existed during the original investigation but claimed that they did not export the product concerned to the Union at that time.

| (8) | The fourth company claimed that it did not exist during the original investigation period and therefore could not have exported during the investigation period. |
| --- | --- |

(8)

The fourth company claimed that it did not exist during the original investigation period and therefore could not have exported during the investigation period.

| (9) | The Commission analysed the evidence submitted by all the four companies and found that they meet the three criteria to be considered as new exporting producers. Consequently, their names should be added to the list of cooperating companies not included in the sample in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 412/2013. |
| --- | --- |

(9)

The Commission analysed the evidence submitted by all the four companies and found that they meet the three criteria to be considered as new exporting producers. Consequently, their names should be added to the list of cooperating companies not included in the sample in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 412/2013.

| (10) | The Commission informed the four companies and the Union industry of these findings and they were given an opportunity to comment. No comments were received. |
| --- | --- |

(10)

The Commission informed the four companies and the Union industry of these findings and they were given an opportunity to comment. No comments were received.

| (11) | This Regulation is in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 15(1) of the basic Regulation, |
| --- | --- |

(11)

This Regulation is in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 15(1) of the basic Regulation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The following companies shall be added to the list of exporting producers from the People's Republic of China in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 412/2013:

| Company | TARIC additional code |
| --- | --- |
| Fujian Dehua Huamao Ceramics Co., Ltd | C303 |
| Fujian Dehua Jiawei Ceramics Co., Ltd | C304 |
| Fujian Dehua New Qili Arts Co., Ltd | C305 |
| Quanzhou Dehua Hengfeng Ceramics Co., Ltd | C306 |

Company

TARIC additional code

Fujian Dehua Huamao Ceramics Co., Ltd

C303

Fujian Dehua Jiawei Ceramics Co., Ltd

C304

Fujian Dehua New Qili Arts Co., Ltd

C305

Quanzhou Dehua Hengfeng Ceramics Co., Ltd

C306

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 29 November 2017.

For the Commission

The President

Jean-Claude JUNCKER

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(1)  
  OJ L 176, 30.6.2016, p. 21.

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(2)  Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 412/2013 of 13 May 2013 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and collecting definitely the provisional duty imposed on imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware originating in the People's Republic of China (OJ L 131, 15.5.2013, p. 1), as last amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 803/2014 of 24 July 2014 adding four companies to the list of producers from the People's Republic of China listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 412/2013 (OJ L 219, 25.7.2014, p. 33).

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 314/33

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/2208

of 29 November 2017

fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to applications for export licences for certain milk products to be exported to the Dominican Republic under the quota referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Section 3 of Chapter III of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 (2) determines the procedure for allocating export licences for certain milk products to be exported to the Dominican Republic under a quota opened for that country. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Section 3 of Chapter III of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 (2) determines the procedure for allocating export licences for certain milk products to be exported to the Dominican Republic under a quota opened for that country.

| (2) | Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 provides for the possibility for operators to lodge export licence applications from 1 to 10 November if, after the period of submission of licence applications as referred to in the first paragraph of that Article, any quantity under the quota remains available. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 provides for the possibility for operators to lodge export licence applications from 1 to 10 November if, after the period of submission of licence applications as referred to in the first paragraph of that Article, any quantity under the quota remains available.

| (3) | Article 1 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1095 (3) specifies that the total remaining quantity for the quota year 2017/2018 is 8 745 tonnes. |
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(3)

Article 1 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1095 (3) specifies that the total remaining quantity for the quota year 2017/2018 is 8 745 tonnes.

| (4) | The applications lodged between 1 and 10 November 2017 for the remaining period of the running quota year 2017/2018 cover quantities less than those available. As a result, it is appropriate, pursuant to the fourth subparagraph of Article 31(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009, to provide for the allocation of the remaining quantity. The issue of export licences for that remaining quantity should be conditional upon the competent authority being notified of the supplementary quantity accepted by the operator concerned and upon the interested operators lodging a security, |
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(4)

The applications lodged between 1 and 10 November 2017 for the remaining period of the running quota year 2017/2018 cover quantities less than those available. As a result, it is appropriate, pursuant to the fourth subparagraph of Article 31(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009, to provide for the allocation of the remaining quantity. The issue of export licences for that remaining quantity should be conditional upon the competent authority being notified of the supplementary quantity accepted by the operator concerned and upon the interested operators lodging a security,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The applications for export licences lodged from 1 to 10 November 2017 for the remaining period of the running quota year 2017/2018 shall be accepted.

The quantities covered by export licence applications referred to in the first paragraph for the products referred to in Article 27(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 shall be multiplied by an allocation coefficient of 1,177619.

Export licences for the quantities exceeding the quantities applied for and which are allocated in accordance with the coefficient set out in the second paragraph, shall be issued after acceptance by the operator within one week from the date of publication of this Regulation and subject to the lodging of the corresponding security.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 29 November 2017.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Jerzy PLEWA

Director-General

Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.

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(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 of 27 November 2009 laying down special detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards export licences and export refunds for milk and milk products (OJ L 318, 4.12.2009, p. 1).

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(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1095 of 20 June 2017 fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to applications for export licences for certain milk products to be exported to the Dominican Republic under the quota referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 (OJ L 158, 21.6.2017, p. 29).

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