Article 2

The Customs authorities are hereby directed, pursuant to Article 13(3) and Article 14(5) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96, to take the appropriate steps to register (i) all ring binder mechanisms other than those identified in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 2074/2004 and falling within CN code ex 8305 10 00 (TARIC codes 8305 10 00 32 and 8305 10 00 39) originating in the People' Republic of China and (ii) all ring binder mechanisms falling within CN code ex 8305 10 00 (TARIC codes 8305 10 00 12, 8305 10 00 22 and 8305 10 00 32) consigned from Thailand, whether declared as originating in Thailand or not.

Registration shall expire nine months following the date of entry into force of this Regulation.

The Commission, by Regulation, may direct Customs authorities to cease registration in respect of imports into the Community of products manufactured by producers having applied for an exemption of registration and having been found not to be circumventing the anti-dumping duties.