2003/84/EC: Commission Decision of 7 February 2003 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain grain oriented electrical sheets and strips (flat-rolled products) of a width not exceeding 500 mm originating in Poland and Russia
Date: 2003-02-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Poland, Russia, anti-dumping legislation, flat product, import, originating product, sheet

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COMMISSION

COMMISSION DECISION

of 7 February 2003

terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain grain oriented electrical
sheets and strips (flat-rolled products) of a width not exceeding 500 mm originating in Poland and
Russia

(2003/84/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22
December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from
countries not members of the European Community (1), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1972/2002 (2), and in parti-
cular Article 9 thereof,

After consulting the Advisory Committee,

Whereas:

A. PROCEDURE

(1)

(2)

On 25 March 2002,
the Commission received a
complaint concerning the alleged injurious dumping by
imports of certain grain oriented electrical sheets and
strips (flat-rolled products) of a width not exceeding
500 mm originating in Poland and Russia.

Iron and Steel

The complaint was lodged by the European Confedera-
tion of
Industries (Eurofer) acting on
behalf of Community producers representing the total
Community production of certain grain oriented elec-
trical sheets and strips (flat-rolled products) of a width
not exceeding 500 mm pursuant to Articles 4(1) and
5(4) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (the Basic Regula-
tion).

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

The complaint contained prima facie evidence of the exis-
tence of dumping and of material injury resulting there-
from, which was considered sufficient
to justify the
initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding.

after

accordingly

The Commission,
consultation, by a notice
published in the Official Journal of the European Commu-
nities (3),
anti-dumping
proceeding concerning imports into the Community of
certain grain oriented electrical sheets and strips (flat-
rolled products) of a width not exceeding 500 mm,
currently classifiable within CN code 7226 11 90 and
originating in Poland and Russia.

initiated

an

The Commission officially advised the exporting produ-
cers and importers known to be concerned, the repre-
sentatives of the exporting country, the representative
users and the complainant Community producers. Inter-
ested parties were given the opportunity to make their
views known in writing and to request a hearing within
the time limit set out in the notice of initiation.

B. WITHDRAWAL OF THE COMPLAINT AND TERMINA-

TION OF THE PROCEEDING

By a letter of 9 January 2003 to the Commission,
Eurofer formally withdrew its complaint.

In accordance with Article 9(1) of the Basic Regulation,
the proceeding may be terminated where the complaint
is withdrawn, unless such termination would not be in
the Community interest.

(1) OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 305, 7.11.2002, p. 1.

(3) OJ C 111, 8.5.2002, p. 5.

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(8)

(9)

The Commission considered that the present proceeding
should be terminated since the investigation had not
brought to light any considerations showing that such
termination would not be in the Community interest.
Interested parties were informed accordingly and were
given the opportunity to comment. No comments were
received indicating that such termination would not be
in the Community interest.

the anti-
The Commission therefore concludes that
dumping proceeding concerning imports
into the
Community of certain grain oriented electrical sheets
and strips (flat-rolled products) of a width not exceeding
500 mm originating in Poland and Russia should be
terminated without
the imposition of anti-dumping
measures,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain
grain oriented electrical sheets and strips (flat-rolled products)
of a width not exceeding 500 mm, currently classifiable within
CN code 7226 11 90 and originating in Poland and Russia, is
hereby terminated.

Done at Brussels, 7 February 2003.

For the Commission

Pascal LAMY

Member of the Commission