50Moreover, the method of determining the normal value of a product set out in Article 2(7)(b) of the basic regulation is an exception to the specific rule laid down for that purpose in Article 2(7)(a), which is, in principle, applicable to imports from non-market economy countries. It is settled case-law that any derogation from or exception to a general rule must be interpreted strictly (Case C-399/93 Oude Luttikhuis and Others [1995] ECR I-4515, paragraph 23; Case C-83/99 Commission v Spain [2001] ECR I-445, paragraph 19; and Case C-5/01 Belgium v Commission [2002] ECR I-11991, paragraph 56).
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