COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
Brussels, 11.10.1995 
COM(95) 462 final 
Proposal for a 
ÇQUNÇIL REGULATION (EC) 
extending the provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of microwave ovens 
originating in the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, 
Thailand and Malaysia 
(presented by the Commission) 

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1645/95 imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty on 
imports of microwave ovens originating in the People's Republic of China, the 
Republic of Korea, Thailand and Malaysia. 
(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 another two months. The exporters have 
raised no objections. 
(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 microwave ovens originating in the 
People's Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Malaysia for an 
additional period of two months. 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) 
extending the provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of microwave ovens 
originating in the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, 
Thailand and Malaysia 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, 
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3283/94 of 22 December 1994 on protection 
against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community(1), as last 
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1251/95(2), and in particular Article 23 thereof, 
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(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 522/94(4), and in particular Article 11 
thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal submitted by the Commission, 
Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1645/95(5) imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty 
on imports of microwave ovens originating in the People's Republic of China, the 
Republic of Korea, Thailand and Malaysia; 
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: 
Article 1 
The validity of the provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of microwave ovens originating 
in the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Malaysia imposed by 
Regulation (EC) No 1645/95 is hereby extended for a period of two months and shall expire 
on 8 January 1996. It shall cease to apply if, before that date, the Council adopts definitive 
measures or if the proceeding is terminated pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) 
No 2423/88. 
(1) OJ No L 349, 31.12 1994, p. I 
(2) OJNoL 122, 2 6.1995, p. 1. 
(,) OJNoL209, 2.8.1988, p. 1 
(4> OJ No L 66, 10.3.1994, p. 10. 
<5) OJ No L 156, 7 7 1995, p 5 
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 
The President 
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