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M COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
C0M(92)541 final 
Brussels, 4 December 1992 
Proposal for a 
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on Imports of certain types of electronic microcircuits 
known as DRAMs (dynamic random access memories) 
originating In the Republic of Korea 
(presented by the Commission) 
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
(1) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2686/92 imposed a provisional anti­
dumping duty on imports of certain types of electronic 
microcircuits known as DRAMs (dynamic random access memories) 
originating in the Republic of Korea. 
(2) Examination of the facts has not yet been completed. 
(3) The Commission has informed the exporters known to be concerned of 
Its Intention to extend the validity of the provisional duty for an 
additional period of two months. The exporters have raised no 
objection. 
(4) Accordingly, pursuant to Article 11 (5) of Council Regulation (EEC) 
No 2423/88, the Commission Is putting before the Council a draft 
Regulation extending the validity of the provisional anti-dumping 
duty on Imports of certain types of electronic microcircuits known 
as DRAMs (dynamic random access memories) originating in the 
Republic of Korea for an additional period of two months. 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 
Of 
extending the provisional anti-dumping duty 
on Imports of certain types of electronic microcircuits 
known as DRAMs (dynamic random access memories) 
originating In the Republic of Korea 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic 
Community, 
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88 of 11 July 1988 on 
protection against dumped or subsidized imports from countries not 
members of the European Economic Commun Ity<1), and in particular 
Article 11 thereof, 
Having regard to the Commission proposal, 
Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2686/92(2) Imposed a 
provisional anti-dumping duty on Imports of certain types of electronic 
microcircuits known as DRAMs (dynamic random access memories) 
originating in the Republic of Korea ; 
Whereas examination of the facts has not yet been completed and the 
Commission has informed the exporters known to be concerned of Its 
intention to propose an extension of the validity of the provisional 
duty for an additional period of two months; 
(1) O.J. No L 209, 2.8.1988, p. 1 
(2) O.J. No L 272, 17.9.92, p. 13. 
Whereas the exporters have raised no objections, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION 
Article 1 
The validity of the provisional anti-dumping duty on Imports of certain 
types of electronic microcircuits known as DRAMs (dynamic random access 
memories) originating in the Republic of Korea imposed by Regulation 
(EEC) No 2686/92 Is hereby extended for a period of two months. It 
shall cease to apply If, before the expiry of that period, the Council 
adopts definitive measures or the proceeding Is terminated under 
Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88. 
Article 2 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its 
publication In the Official Journal of the European Communities. 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly 
applicable in all Member States. 
Done at Brussels, For the Council 
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