23.3.2005 Official Journal of the European Union L 77/1 | (Acts whose publication is obligatory) COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 463/2005 of 16 March 2005 terminating the partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of certain tube or pipe fittings, of iron or steel, originating, inter alia, in Thailand THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (the basic Regulation’) (1), and in particular Article 11(3) thereof, Having regard to the proposal submitted by the Commission after consulting the Advisory Committee, Whereas: A. PROCEDURE 1. Previous procedure and existing measures (1)  The Council, by Regulation (EC) No 584/96 (?), imposed an anti-dumping duty on imports of certain tube or pipe fittings, of iron or steel, originating, inter alia, in Thailand. Following an interim review, the measures applying to imports from Thai Benkan Co. Ltd, a Thai exporting producer, were repealed in July 2000 by Council Regu- lation (EC) 1592/2000 (}). Subsequently, following an expiry and an interim review, the measures in force with regard to the remaining Thai exporting producers were maintained by Council Regulation (EC) No 964/2003 (¥} and amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1496/2004 (%). 2. Request for a review (2) A request for a partial interim review limited to dumping in respect of Thai Benkan Co. Ltd was lodged by the Defence Committee of the Steel Butt-Welding Fittings (*) OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1, Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 461/2004 (OJ L 77, 13.3.2004, p. 12). () O] L 84, 3.4.1996, p. 1. () O] L 182, 21.7.2000, p. 1. () OJ L 139, 6.6.2003, p. 1. () O] L 275, 25.8.2004, p. 1. Industry of the European Union on behalf of four Community  producers  (the applicant’).  These companies represent a major proportion of the Community production of the product concerned. (3)  The applicant alleged increased dumping based on a comparison of Thai Benkan Co. Ltd domestic prices with its export prices of certain tube or pipe fittings, of iron or steel, to the Community. On this basis, the dumping margin calculated would be significantly higher than the one found in the previous investigation that led to the repeal of the measures with respect to imports from Thai Benkan Co. Ltd. 3. Investigation (4)  Having determined that the request contained sufficient prima facie evidence, the Commission initiated, by notice of 21 April 2004 (%), a partial interim review of dumping as far as Thai Benkan Co. Ltd was concerned, in accordance with Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation. (5)  The Commission officially advised the applicant and the exporting producer concerned, the Community industry as well as the authorities of Thailand of the initiation of the proceeding. Interested parties were given the oppor- tunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing within the time limit set in the notice of initiation. (6)  In order to obtain the information deemed necessary for its investigation, the Commission sent a questionnaire to Thai Benkan Co. Ltd. The company was informed that non-cooperation could lead to the application of Article 18 of the basic Regulation. It was also made aware of the consequences of non-cooperation. () O] C 96, 21.4.2004, p. 38.