31976R1369

16 . 6 . 76 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 155 / 11

COMMISSION REGULATION ( EEC) No 1369/ 76 of 15 June 1976 establishing interim protective measures with regard to imports into the Benelux countries of cotton yarn not put up for retail sale, originating in Mexico

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN of the Community, this action to consist in the intro­ COMMUNITIES , duction of protective measures with regard to these imports ; Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Whereas these measures are without prejudice to the pursuit and to the result of consultations and nego­ Having regard to Council Regulation ( EEC) No tiations which are at the moment taking place 1439 /74 of 4 June 1974 on common rules for between the Community and the United States of imports ('), and in particular Article 12 thereof, Mexico ; whereas they may be adapted in the light of Consultations having taken place within the Advisory the results of these consultations and negotiations, Committee set up under Article 5 thereof, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION : Whereas imports into the Benelux countries of cotton yarn not put up for retail sale, falling within heading No 55.05 of the Common Customs Tariff and origi­ Article 1 nating in Mexico , have increased sharply and substan­ The importation into the Benelux countries of cotton tially over the past few years , namely from 134 metric tons in 1973 to 4 085 metric tons in 1975 ; yarn not put up for retail sale , falling within heading No 55.05 of the Common Customs Tariff and origi­ Whereas these products are offered for sale at prices nating in Mexico is hereby made subject to the which are considerably below those prevailing for production of an import authorization issued by the similar goods produced in the Benelux countries by competent authorities of the Benelux countries . Community producers ; The quantity of such products for which import autho­ Whereas this development has taken place to the detri­ rizations into the Benelux countries shall be issued ment of the Community industry in the Benelux during a period of one year dating from the entry into countries where production has declined considerably force of this Regulation , shall not exceed 4 085 metric over the past few years and where employment has tons . been considerably reduced ; Article 2 Whereas all these factors involve a disruption of the market and cause substantial injury to Community 1 . This Regulation shall enter into force on the producers and , unless interim protective measures second day following its publication in the Official which have been requested by the Governments of Journal of the European Communities. the Benelux countries, are taken the injury already 2 . It shall apply up to the entry into force of appro­ suffered by the producers in this region will be further priate measures to be taken by the Council in accor­ aggravated ; dance with Articles 12 (6) and 13 of Regulation ( EEC) Whereas these circumstances make it necessary that No 1439 /74 and at the latest until the expiry of a immediate action be taken to safeguard the interests period of six weeks after its entry into force .

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States .

Done at Brussels , 15 June 1976 . For the Commission Christopher SOAMES Vice-President

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