1.A provisional anti-dumping duty is imposed on imports of certain pneumatic tyres, new or retreaded, of rubber, of a kind used for buses or lorries, with a load index exceeding 121, currently falling within CN codes 4011 20 90 and ex 4012 12 00 (TARIC code 4012 12 00 10) and originating in the People's Republic of China.
2.The provisional anti-dumping duties applicable in EUR per item of the product described in paragraph 1 and produced by the companies listed below shall be as follows:
| Company | Provisional anti-dumping duty(in EUR/item) | TARIC additional code |
|---|---|---|
| Xingyuan Tire Group Ltd, Co.; Guangrao Xinhongyuan Tyre Co., Ltd | 82,17 | C331 |
| Giti Tire (Anhui) Company Ltd; Giti Tire (Fujian) Company, Ltd; Giti Tire (Hualin) Company Ltd; Giti Tire (Yinchuan) Company, Ltd | 57,42 | C332 |
| Aeolus Tyre Co., Ltd; Chonche Auto Double Happiness Tyre Corp., Ltd; Qingdao Yellow Sea Rubber Co., Ltd; Pirelli Tyre Co, Ltd | 64,13 | C333 |
| Chongqing Hankook Tire Co., Ltd; Jiangsu Hankook Tire Co., Ltd; | 52,85 | C334 |
| Other cooperating companies listed in the Annex | 62,79 | |
| All other companies | 82,17 | C999 |
3.The application of the individual duty rates specified for the companies listed in paragraph 2 or in the Annex shall be conditional upon presentation to the Member States' customs authorities of a valid commercial invoice, on which shall appear a declaration dated and signed by an official of the entity issuing such invoice, identified by name and function, drafted as follows: ‘I, the undersigned, certify that the (item(s)) of (product concerned) sold for export to the European Union covered by this invoice was manufactured by (company name and address) (TARIC additional code) in the People's Republic of China. I declare that the information provided in this invoice is complete and correct.˙’ If no such invoice is presented, the duty applicable to all other companies shall apply.
4.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.
5.Road, trailer and semi-trailer wheels fitted with pneumatic tyres, new or retreaded, of rubber, of a kind used for buses or lorries, with a load index exceeding 121, shall fall under TARIC codes 8708 70 10 15, 8708 70 10 80, 8708 70 50 15, 8708 70 50 80, 8708 70 91 15, 8708 70 99 15, 8716 90 90 15 and 8716 90 90 80.
6.Unless otherwise specified, the relevant provisions in force concerning customs duties shall apply.