1.A provisional anti-dumping duty is imposed on imports of aspartame (N-L-α-Aspartyl-L-phenylalanine-1-methyl ester, 3-amino-N-(α-carbomethoxy-phenethyl)-succinamic acid-N-methyl ester), CAS RN 22839-47-0, originating in the People's Republic of China, currently falling within CN code ex 2924 29 98 (TARIC code 2924 29 98 05).
2.The rates of the provisional anti-dumping duty applicable to the product described in paragraph 1 and produced by the companies listed below shall be as follows:
| Company | Provisional dumping duties | TARIC additional code |
|---|---|---|
| Changmao Biochemical Engineering Co., Ltd | 55,4 % | C067 |
| Sinosweet group:
| 59,4 % | C068 |
| Niutang group:
| 59,1 % | C069 |
| Non-sampled cooperating companies: | ||
| Shaoxing Marina Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, the PRC | 58,8 % | C070 |
| Changzhou Guanghui Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Chunjiang Town, Changzhou city, Jiangsu Province, the PRC | 58,8 % | C071 |
| Vitasweet Jiangsu Co., Ltd, Liyang City, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, the PRC. | 58,8 % | C072 |
| All other companies | 59,4 % | C999 |
3.The release for free circulation in the Union of the product referred to in paragraph 1 shall be subject to the provision of a security deposit equivalent to the amount of the provisional duty.
4.Unless otherwise specified, the relevant provisions in force concerning customs duties shall apply.