COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
COM(94) 675 final 
Brussels, 21.12.1994 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) 
extending the provisional anti-dumping duty on imports 
of tungsten ores and concentrates, tungstic oxide, 
tungstic acid, tungsten carbide and fused tungsten 
carbide originating in the People's Republic of China 
(presented by the Commission) 

Explanatory memorandum 
1. Commission Regulation (EC) No 2286/94 imposed a provisional anti­
dumping duty on imports of tungsten products originating in the 
People's Republic of China. 
2. Since the examination of the facts in this case has not yet been 
completed, the Commission informed the exporters concerned of its 
intention to propose an extension of the validity of the 
provisional duty. The exporters raised no objections to this 
proposal. 
3. Accordingly, pursuant to Article 11 (5) of Council Regulation (EEC) 
No 2423/88, the Commission hereby submits a proposal for a Council 
Regulation extending the validity of the provisional anti-dumping 
duty on imports of tungsten products originating in the People's 
Republic of China, for a further period of two months. 
A 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No /94 
of 1994 
extending the provisional anti-dumping duty on imports 
of tungsten ores and concentrates, tungstic oxide, 
tungstic acid, tungsten carbide and fused tungsten 
carbide originating in the People's Republic of China 
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(!) as last amended by 
Regulation (EC) No. 522/94(2), and in particular Article 11 (5) 
thereof, 
Having regard to the Commission proposal, 
Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 2286/94 of 21 September 1994(3) 
imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of tungsten ores and 
concentrates, tungstic oxide, tungstic acid, tungsten carbide and fused 
tungsten carbide originating in the People's Republic of China; 
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) OJ No L 209, 2.8.1988, p. 1. 
(2) OJ No L 66, 10.3.1994, p.10. 
(3) OJ No L 248, 23.9.1994, p.8. 
Whereas the exporters have raised no objections, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
Article 1 
The provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of tungsten ores and 
concentrates, tungstic oxide, tungstic acid, tungsten carbide and fused 
tungsten carbide originating in the People's Republic of China imposed 
by Regulation (EC) No 22 86/94 is hereby extended for a period of two 
months until 24 March 199 5. It shall cease to apply if, before that 
date, 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 that of 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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