1. A provisional anti-dumping duty is hereby imposed on imports of barium carbonate with a strontium content of more than 0,07 % by weight and a sulphur content of more than 0,0015 % by weight, whether in powder, pressed granular or calcined granular form, falling within CN code ex 2836 60 00 (TARIC code 2836 60 00 10), originating in the People's Republic of China.

2. The amount of the provisional anti-dumping duty shall be equal to a fixed amount as specified below for products produced by the following manufacturers:

Country

Manufacturer

Rate of duty

(EUR/t)

TARIC additional code

People's Republic of China

Hubei Jingshan Chutian Barium Salt Corp. Ltd

62, Qinglong Road, Songhe Town, Jingshan County

Hubei Province, PRC

Zaozhuang Yongli Chemical Co.

South Zhuzibukuang Qichun, Zaozhuang City Center District

Shangdong Province, PRC

All other companies

3. The release for free circulation in the Community of the product referred to in paragraph 1 shall be subject to the provisions of a security, equivalent to the amount of the provisional duty.

4. In cases where the goods have been damaged before entry into free circulation and, therefore, the price actually paid or payable is apportioned for the determination of the customs value pursuant to Article 145 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 ( 4 ) , the amount of the anti-dumping duty, calculated on the basis of the fixed amounts set above, shall be reduced by a percentage which corresponds to the apportioning of the price actually paid or payable.

5. Unless otherwise specified, the provisions in force concerning customs duties shall apply.

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 145/2005 of 28 January 2005 imposing a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of barium carbonate originating in the People's Republic of China