COMVIISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
COM(94) 193 final 
Brussels, 17.05.1994 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) 
extending the provisional anti-dumping duty 
on imports of certain magnetic disks (3.5" microdisks) 
originating in Hong Kong and the Republic of Korea 
(presented by the Commission) 
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 534/94 imposed a provisional anti­
dumping duty on imports of certain magnetic disks (3.5" microdisks) 
originating in Hong Kong and 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 magnetic disks (3.5" microdisks) 
originating in Hong Kong and the Republic of Korea. 
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extending the provisional anti-dumping duty 
on imports of certain magnetic disks (3.5" microdisks) 
originating in Hong Kong and the Republic of Korea 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European 
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 Community^1), and in particular 
Article 11 thereof, 
Having regard to the Commission proposal, 
Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 534/94^ imposed a provisional 
anti-dumping duty on imports of certain magnetic disks (3.5" 
microdisks) originating in Hong Kong and 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; 
Whereas the exporters have raised no objections, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION : 
(1) O.J. No L 209, 2.8.1988, p. 1 
(2) O.J. No L 68, 9.3.1994, p.5. 
Article 1 
The validity of the provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of certain 
magnetic disks (3.5" microdisks) originating in Hong Kong and the 
Republic of Korea imposed by Regulation (EC) No 534/94 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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