I betragtning af det store antal eksporterende producenter i Kina påtænktes det i indledningsmeddelelsen at anvende stikprøver for at fastsætte dumpingens omfang, jf. grundforordningens artikel 17, stk. 1.
In view of the large number of exporting producers in the PRC, sampling was envisaged in the notice of initiation for the determination of dumping, in accordance with Article 17(1) of the basic Regulation.