An investigation is hereby initiated pursuant to Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009, in order to determine if imports into the Union of silicon (silicon content less than 99,99 % by weight) consigned from Taiwan whether declared as originating in Taiwan or not, currently falling within CN code ex 2804 69 00 (TARIC code 2804 69 00 20), are circumventing the measures imposed by Regulation (EU) No 467/2010.