Introductory text

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Union^f1 and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,

Whereas:

With Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/141^f2, definitive anti-dumping duties were imposed on imports of certain stainless steel tube and pipe butt-welding fittings, whether or not finished, originating in the People's Republic of China and Taiwan.

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/141 stated in recital (285) that the companies with individual anti-dumping duties must present a valid commercial invoice to the customs authorities of the Member States. However, this requirement was not made compulsory in the Regulation adopted.

The measures provided for in this regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 15(1) Regulation (EU) 2016/1036.

In view of the above and pursuant to Article 9(4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036, Article 1 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/141 should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: