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[:uk]Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2686 of 17 October 2024 initiating an investigation concerning possible circumvention of the anti-dumping measures imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/558 on imports of certain graphite electrode systems originating in the People’s Republic of China by imports of artificial graphite in blocks or cylinders originating in the People’s Republic of China and making such imports subject to registration[:][:uk] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2686 – Provisions Summary Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2686 Date of Adoption: 17 October 2024 Subject: Investigation on Possible Circumvention of Anti-Dumping Measures on Graphite Electrode Systems from China Article 1: Initiation of Investigation An investigation is initiated under Article 13(3) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 to determine if imports of artificial graphite in blocks or cylinders from China are circumventing existing anti-dumping measures imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/558. Article 2: Registration of Imports Customs authorities of Member States must register the imports identified in Article 1. Registration will expire 9 months after the Regulation enters into force. Article 3: Time-Limits for Interested Parties Interested parties must contact the Commission within 15 days from the Regulation’s entry into force. Submissions, including questionnaires and exemption requests, must be made within 37 days from publication in the Official Journal. Requests to be heard by the Commission must also be submitted within the same 37-day period, with specific provisions for initial stages. Article 4: Entry into Force The Regulation becomes effective the day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and is directly applicable across all Member States. Section A: Request The European Commission received a request on 4 September 2024 from the European Carbon and Graphite Association to investigate possible circumvention of anti-dumping measures on certain graphite electrodes from China. Section B: Product Product Concerned: Graphite electrodes used in electric furnaces with specific density and resistivity, classified under CN code ex 8545 11 00. Product Under Investigation: Artificial graphite in blocks or cylinders with specified density and resistivity, classified under CN codes ex 3801 10 00 and ex 3801 90 00. Section C: Existing Measures The existing anti-dumping measures are those imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/558. Section D: Grounds for Investigation The request provides sufficient evidence that existing measures are being circumvented by the import of the product under investigation. There has been a shift in trade patterns, with exports of the targeted product being replaced by the product under investigation due to assembly/completion operations in the Union. These practices undermine the remedial effects of the existing measures both in quantity and pricing, with evidence of injurious pricing and increased import volumes. Prices of the assembled/completed products in the Union are dumped compared to the normal value of the product concerned. The investigation may cover additional circumvention practices identified during its course. Section E: Procedure The Commission has determined that there is sufficient evidence to start the investigation and subject the imports to registration. Interested parties must contact the Commission by the deadline set in Article 3(2). The authorities of China have been notified about the initiation of the investigation. Subsection (a): Instructions for Submissions Information submitted must be free from third-party copyrights unless permission is obtained. All submissions requesting confidential treatment must be labeled ‘Sensitive’ and include non-confidential summaries. Parties must use TRON.tdi for submissions and provide accurate contact information for communication. Subsection (b): Information Collection and Hearings All interested parties are invited to submit their views and evidence within the deadline. The Commission may hold hearings upon written requests from interested parties. Subsection (c): Requests for Exemptions Importers not engaged in circumvention practices can apply for exemptions within the specified timeframe. Questionnaires and exemption forms are available for interested parties to submit their claims. Section F: Registration Imports of the product under investigation must be registered to enable the imposition of anti-dumping duties if circumvention is confirmed. Section G: Time-Limits Sets specific deadlines for interested parties to participate in the investigation process. Emphasizes the importance of adhering to time-limits for procedural rights. Section H: Non-Cooperation If parties do not provide necessary information, the Commission may proceed based on available facts. Provision of false or misleading information will result in such information being disregarded. Partial cooperation may lead to less favorable outcomes for those parties. Section I: Schedule of the Investigation The investigation must be concluded within 9 months from the Regulation’s entry into force. Section J: Processing of Personal Data Personal data collected will be handled according to Regulation (EU) 2018/1725. A data protection notice is available on DG Trade’s website. Section K: Hearing Officer Interested parties can request the intervention of a Hearing Officer for trade proceedings. The Hearing Officer manages requests related to file access, document confidentiality, time limits, and defense rights. Procedures for hearings and mediation are outlined, including requirements for timely and well-reasoned requests. Conclusion All provisions aim to ensure a comprehensive investigation into the potential circumvention of existing anti-dumping measures on specific graphite products imported from China. The Regulation outlines detailed procedures, rights, and obligations for all involved parties to facil […]

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