COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
Brussels, 13.05.1996 
COM(96) 207 final 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) 
extending the provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of polyester staple 
fibres originating in Belarus 
(presented by the Commission^ 

Explanatory Memorandum 
1. Commission Regulation (EC) N° 394/96 of 4 March 1996 imposed a provisional 
anti-dumping duty on imports of polyester staple fibres originating in Belarus. 
2. Since the examination of the facts in this case has not yet been completed, the 
Commission informed the exporter concerned of its intention to propose an 
extension of the validity of the provisional duty. The exporter raised no 
objections to this proposal. 
3. Accordingly, pursuant to Article 11(5) of Council Regulation N° 2423/88, the 
Commission hereby submits a proposal for a Council Regulation extending the 
validity of the provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of polyester staple fibres 
originating in Belarus for a further period of two months. 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) Nc 
of. 
extending the provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of polyester staple 
fibres originating in Belarus 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, 
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) N° 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection 
against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community1, and in 
particular Article 23 thereof, 
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) N° 2423/88 of 11 July 1988 on protection 
against dumped or subsidized imports from countries not members of the European 
Economic Community2, and in particular Article 11 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) N° 394/96-1 of 4 March 1996 imposed a 
provisional antidumping duty on imports of polyester staple fibres originating in Belarus; 
Whereas examination of the facts has not yet been completed and the Commission has 
informed the exporter 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; 
Whereas the exporter have raised no objections, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
1 O.J. N° L 56, 06.03.19%, p. 1. 
2 O.J. N° L209, 2.8.1988, p. 1. Regulation as last amended 
by Regulation (EC) N° 522/94 (OJ N° L 66, 10.3.1994, p. 10) 
3 QJ. N° L 54, 05.03.1996, p. 10 
Article 1 
The validity of the provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of polyester staple fibres 
originating in Belarus imposed by Commission Regulation (EC) N° 394/96 is hereby 
extended for a period of two months and shall expire on 7 September 1996. The duty shall 
cease to apply if, before this date, the Council adopts definitive measures or the 
proceeding is terminated pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation (EC) N° 384/96. 
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 
The Council 
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