Anti-dumping, subsidies, safeguards
European Communities - Definitive Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Iron or Steel Fasteners From China - Recourse 1
On 31 July 2009, China requested consultations with the European Communities concerning Article 9(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No. 384/96 (the EC's Basic Anti‑Dumping Regulation) which provides that in case of imports from non-market economy countries, the duty shall be specified for the supplying country concerned and not for each supplier and that an individual duty will only be specified for exporters that demonstrate that they fulfil the criteria listed in that provision.
Korea - Import Bans, and Testing and Certification Requirements for Radionuclides
On 22 February 2018, the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Japan in “Korea - Import Bans, and Testing and Certification Requirements for Radionuclides".
United States - Final Dumping Determination on Softwood Lumber from Canada
On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affirmative determination of sales at less than fair value (dumping) with respect to certain softwood lumber products from Canada (Inv. No. A-122-838) announced by the US Department of Commerce (USDOC) on 21 March 2002 pursuant to Section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended on 22 May 2002 (Final Determination). The measures at issue include the initiation of the investigation, the conduct of the investigation and the Final Determination. Canada considered these measures and, in particular, the determinations made and methodologies adopted therein by the DOC under authority of the United States Tariff Act of 1930, to violate Articles 1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.8, 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.9 and 9.3 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement and Articles VI and X:3(a) of the GATT 1994.
United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Shrimp from Viet Nam - 2011
On 1 February 2010, Viet Nam requested consultations with the United States concerning a number of anti-dumping measures on certain frozen warmwater shrimp from Viet Nam. In addition to several administrative and new shipper reviews, the request for consultations concerns several US laws, regulations, administrative proceedings and practices, including zeroing. Viet Nam considers that these measures are inconsistent with the United States' obligations under: - Articles I, II, VI:1 and VI:2 of the GATT 1994; - several provisions of the Anti-Dumping Agreement; - Article XVI:4 of the WTO Agreement; and - Viet Nam's Protocol of Accession.
Estados Unidos - Medidas Antidumping sobre los Camarones Procedentes de Tailandia
El 16 de julio de 2008 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público su informe relativo a los informes de los Grupos Especiales encargados de los asuntos “Estados Unidos — Medidas relativas a los camarones procedentes de Tailandia” (DS343) y “Estados Unidos — Directiva sobre fianzas aduaneras para determinadas mercancías sujetas a derechos antidumping y compensatorios” (DS345). Estos Grupos Especiales examinaron reclamaciones presentadas por Tailandia y la India, respectivamente.
Chine - Droits compensateurs et droits antidumping visant les aciers dits magnétiques laminés, à grains orientés, en provenance des États-Unis - Recours 1
Le 31 juillet 2015, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial de la mise en conformité dans le différend entre la Chine et les Etats-Unis “Chine — Droits compensateurs et droits antidumping visant les aciers dits magnétiques laminés, à grains orientés, en provenance des Etats-Unis” (DS414).
United States - Countervailing Duty Investigation on Dynamic Random Access Memory Semiconductors (DRAMS) from Korea
On 30 June 2003, Korea requested consultations with the United States concerning the US authorities’ affirmative preliminary and final countervailing duty determinations, the preliminary injury determination and any subsequent determinations that may be made during the injury investigation, on DRAMs and DRAM modules from Korea. Korea is also challenging all related laws and regulations, including Section 771 of the US Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351 respectively.
États-Unis - Mesures compensatoires concernant certains produits en provenance des Communautés européennes
Le 09 décembre 2002, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures compensatoires concernant certains produits en provenance des Communautés européennes”.
Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva en materia de derechos compensatorios con respecto a determinada madera blanda procedente del Canadá
El 19 de enero de 2004, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva en materia derechos compensatorios con respecto a determinada madera blanda procedente del Canadá”.
Comunidades Europeas - Derechos antidumping sobre las importaciones de ropa de cama de algodón originarias de la India - Recurso 1
El 08 de abril de 2003, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Communidades Europeas - Derechos antidumping sobre las importaciones de ropa de cama de algodón originarias de la India - Recurso”.
États-Unis - Maintien en existence et application de la méthode de réduction à zéro
Le 1er octobre 2008, l’OMC a publié le rapport du groupe spécial qui avait examiné la plainte des Communautés européennes contre les États-Unis dans l’affaire du “Maintien en existence et en application de la méthode de réduction à zéro” (DS350).
Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping sobre determinados camarones procedentes de Viet Nam
El 11 de julio de 2011, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping sobre determinados camarones procedentes de Viet Nam”.
États-Unis - Déterminations préliminaires concernant certains bois d’œuvre résineux en provenance du Canada
Le 27 septembre 2002, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Déterminations préliminaires concernant certains bois d’œuvre résineux en provenance du Canada”.
Japan - Countervailing Duties on Dynamic Random Access Memories from Korea
On 14 March 2006, Korea requested consultations with Japan concerning countervailing duties imposed by Japan on certain Dynamic Random Access Memories (DRAMs) from Korea. According to Korea, notice of the imposition of such duties was provided by Japan in Cabinet Order No. 13 and Finance Notice 35, published respectively in Issue No. 4264 and Special Issue No. 17 of the Official Gazette dated 27 January 2006. The request for consultations also concerns certain aspects of the investigation and the determination that led to the imposition of such duties.
United States - Countervailing Duties on Certain Corrosion-Resistant Carbon Steel Flat Products from Germany
On 10 November 2000, the EC requested consultations with the US in respect of countervailing duties imposed by the US on imports of certain corrosion-resistant carbon steel flat products (“corrosion resistant steel”), dealt with under US case number C-428-817. This dispute related, in particular, to the final results of a full sunset review of the above measure, carried out by the US Department of Commerce (“DOC”) and published in the US Federal Register No. 65 FR 47407 of 2 August 2000. In this decision, the DOC found that revocation of the countervailing duty order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of a countervailable subsidy. The EC considered that this finding is inconsistent with the obligations of the US under the SCM Agreement and, in particular, in breach of Articles 10, 11.9 and 21 (notably 21.3) thereof.
United States - Safeguard Measures on Imports of Fresh, Chilled or Frozen Lamb Meat from New Zealand and Australia
On 16 July 1999, New Zealand requested consultations with the US in respect of a safeguard measure imposed by the US on imports of lamb meat from New Zealand (WT/DS177). New Zealand alleged that by Presidential Proclamation under Section 203 of the US Trade Act 1974, the US imposed a definitive safeguard measure in the form of a tariff-rate quota on imports fresh, chilled, or frozen lamb meat effective from 22 July 1999. New Zealand contended that this measure is inconsistent with Articles 2, 4, 5, 11 and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguards, and Articles I and XIX of GATT 1994. On 23 July 1999, Australia requested consultations with the US in respect of a definitive safeguard measure imposed by the US on imports of lamb (WT/DS178). Australia alleged that by Presidential Proclamation under Section 203 of the US Trade Act 1974, the US imposed a definitive safeguard measure in the form of a tariff-rate quota on imports of fresh, chilled, or frozen lamb meat from Australia effective from 22 July 1999. Australia contended that this measure is inconsistent with Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11 and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguards, and Articles I, II and XIX of GATT 1994.
Argentina - Medidas de salvaguardia impuestas a las importaciones de calzado
El 25 de junio de 1999, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Argentina - Medidas de salvaguardia impuestas a las importaciones de calzado”.
Canadá - Determinadas medidas que afectan al sector de generación de energía renovable
El 6 de mayo de 2013, el Órgano de Apelación de la OMC publicó los informes sobre los asuntos “Canadá — Determinadas medidas que afectan al sector de generación de energía renovable” (DS412) y “Canadá — Medidas relativas al programa de tarifas reguladas” (DS426), respectivamente.
Mexique - Droits antidumping sur les tubes et tuyaux en acier en provenance du Guatemala
L’OMC a publié, le 8 juin 2007, le rapport du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné l’affaire “Mexique — Droits antidumping sur les tubes et tuyaux en acier en provenance du Guatemala” (DS331).
United States - Countervailing measures on certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products from India - Recourse 1
On 15 November 2019 the WTO circulated the compliance panel report in the case brought by India in “United States — Countervailing Measures on Certain Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products from India - Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by India” (DS436).