Dispute settlement
Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant le commerce des aéronefs civils gros porteurs - Recours 1
Le 22 septembre 2016 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant le commerce des aéronefs civils gros porteurs - Recours”.
États-Unis - Détermination finale de l’existence d’un dumping concernant certains bois d’œuvre résineux en provenance du Canada - Recours 1
Le 15 août 2006 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport concernant le rapport du Groupe spécial de la mise en conformité dans l’affaire “États-Unis — Détermination finale de l’existence d’un dumping concernant les bois d’oeuvre résineux en provenance du Canada” (DS264).
Comunidades Europeas - Subvenciones a la exportación de azúcar
El 15 de octubre de 2004 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Subvenciones a la exportación de azúcar”.
Australie - Certaines mesures concernant les marques de fabrique ou de commerce, les indications géographiques et autres prescriptions en matière d’emballage neutre applicables aux produits du tabac et à leur emballage
Le 9 juin 2020 l’Organe d’appel a remis ses rapports dans les procédures engagées par le Honduras et la République dominicaine dans l’affaire “Australie — Certaines mesures concernant les marques de fabrique ou de commerce les indications géographiques et autres prescriptions en matière d’emballage neutre applicables aux produits du tabac et à leur emballage” (DS435 et DS441).
Canada - Certaines mesures affectant le secteur de la production d’énergie renouvelable
Le 19 décembre 2012 l’OMC a publié les rapports des groupes spéciaux dans les différends “Canada — Certaines mesures affectant le secteur de la production d’énergie renouvelable” (plainte du Japon DS412) et “Canada — Mesures relatives aux tarifs de rachat garantis” (plainte de l’Union européenne DS426) respectivement.
Canadá - Mantenimiento de la suspensión de obligaciones en la diferencia CE - Hormonas
El 31 de marzo de 2008 la OMC hizo públicos los informes de los Grupos Especiales sobre las reclamaciones presentadas por las Comunidades Europeas en relación con los asuntos “Estados Unidos — Mantenimiento de la suspensión de obligaciones en la diferencia CE-Hormonas” (DS320) y “Canadá — Mantenimiento de la suspensión de obligaciones en la diferencia CE-Hormonas” (DS321) respectivamente.
Comunidades Europeas - Derechos antidumping sobre las importaciones de ropa de cama de algodón originarias de la India - Recurso 1
El 29 de noviembre de 2002 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Communidades Europeas - Derechos antidumping sobre las importaciones de ropa de cama de algodón originarias de la India - Recurso”.
United States - Final Dumping Determination on Softwood Lumber from Canada - Recourse 1
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.
Communautés européennes - Droits antidumping sur les importations de linge de lit en coton en provenance de l’Inde - Recours 1
Le 29 novembre 2002 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Droits antidumping sur les importations de linge de lit en coton en provenance de l’Inde - Recours”.
Chine - Mesures antidumping et compensatoires visant les produits à base de poulet de chair en provenance des États-Unis - Recours 1
Le 18 janvier un groupe spécial de l’OMC a publié son rapport sur la mise en conformité dans l’affaire “Chine — Mesures antidumping et compensatoires visant les produits à base de poulet de chair en provenance des États-Unis — Recours des États-Unis à l’article 21:5 du Mémorandum d’accord sur le règlement des différends” (DS427).
Unión Europea - Medidas antidumping sobre el biodiésel procedente de Indonesia
El 25 de enero de 2018 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Unión Europea - Medidas antidumping sobre el biodiésel procedente de Indonesia”.
Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva de la existencia de dumping respecto de la madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso 1
El 03 de abril de 2006 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva de la existencia de dumping respecto de la madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso”.
United States - Measures Relating to Shrimp from Thailand
On 24 April 2006 Thailand requested consultations with the United States concerning anti-dumping measures on imports of frozen warmwater shrimp. Thailand requests consultations on the United States’ application in the Preliminary Final and Amended Final Determinations of the practice known as “zeroing” negative dumping margins the effect of which was to artificially create margins of dumping and the consequent imposition of definitive anti-dumping measures on imports of certain frozen warmwater shrimp from Thailand.
Canadá - Medidas antidumping sobre las importaciones de determinadas tuberías soldadas de acero al carbono procedentes del Territorio Aduanero Distinto de Taiwán, Penghu, Kinmen y Matsu
El 21 de diciembre de 2016 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Canadá - Medidas antidumping sobre las importaciones determinadas tuberías soldadas de acero al carbono procedentes del Territorio Aduanero Distinto de Taiwán Penghu Kinmen y Matsu”.
Estados Unidos - Restricciones aplicadas a las importaciones de ropa interior de algodón y fibras sintéticas o artificiales
El 10 de febrero de 1997 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Restricciones aplicadas a las importaciones de ropa interior de algodón y fibras sintéticas o artificiales”.
États-Unis - Mesures antidumping et compensatoires visant certains papiers couchés en provenance d’Indonésie
Le 6 décembre 2017 l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial sur l’affaire “États-Unis — Mesures antidumping et compensatoires visant certains papiers couchés en provenance d’Indonésie” (DS491) introduite par l’Indonésie.
Chile - Price Band System and Safeguard Measures Relating to Certain Agricultural Products
On 5 October 2000 Argentina requested consultations with Chile concerning: the price band system established by Law 18.525 (as subsequently amended by Law 18.591 and Law 19.546) as well as implementing regulations and complementary and/or amending provisions; and the provisional safeguard measures adopted on 19 November 1999 by Decree No. 339 of the Ministry of Economy and the definitive safeguard measures imposed on 20 January 2000 by Decree No. 9 of the Ministry of Economy on the importation of various products including wheat wheat flour and edible vegetal oils. Argentina considered that these measures raised questions concerning the obligations of Chile under various agreements. According to Argentina the provisions with which the measures relating to the said price band system are inconsistent include but are not limited to the following: Article II of the GATT 1994 and Article 4 of the Agreement on Agriculture. According to Argentina the provisions with which the safeguard measures are inconsistent include but are not limited to the following: Articles 2 3 4 5 6 and 12 of the Safeguards Agreement and Article XIX:1(a) of the GATT 1994
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of - Measures Concerning the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
On 16 June 2020 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Qatar in “Saudi Arabia — Measures concerning the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights” (DS567).
Chine - Mesures imposant des droits antidumping sur les tubes, sans soudure, en acier inoxydable haute performance en provenance du Japon
Le 14 octobre 2015 l’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a publié des rapports dans les affaires Chine-Mesures imposant des droits antidumping sur les tubes sans soudure en acier inoxydable haute performance en provenance du Japon (DS454) et Chine-Mesures imposant des droits antidumping sur les tubes sans soudure en acier inoxydable haute performance en provenance de l’Union européenne (DS460)
Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping que aplican el método de fijación de precios diferenciales a la madera blanda procedente del Canadá
El 9 de abril de 2019 la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial encargado de la reclamación presentada por el Canadá en la diferencia “Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping que aplican el método de fijación de precios diferenciales a la madera blanda procedente del Canadá” (DS534).
États-Unis - Mesures concernant l’importation, la commercialisation et la vente de thon et de produits du thon - Recours 2
Le 14 décembre 2018 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport dans les affaires introduites par le Mexique et les États-Unis “États-Unis — Mesures concernant l’importation la commercialisation et la vente de thon et de produits du thon — Deuxième recours du Mexique à l’article 21:5 du Mémorandum d’accord sur le règlement des différends” (DS381).
United States - Laws, Regulations and Methodology for Calculating Dumping Margins ("Zeroing")
On 12 June 2003 the European Communities requested consultations with the United States concerning a methodology used by the US among others in the calculation of dumping margins known as “zeroing”. The “zeroing” methodology generally speaking involves treating specific price comparisons which do not show dumping as zero values in the calculation of a weighted average dumping margin. The request concerned specific provisions of the US Tariff Act of 1930 and the Department of Commerce implementing regulation as well as US Department of Commerce methodology and its determinations in specific cases involving products imported from the European Communities.
Argentina - Measures Affecting the Export of Bovine Hides and the Import of Finished Leather
On 24 December 1998 the European Communities requested consultations with Argentina concerning certain measures taken by Argentina on the export of bovine hides and the import of finished leather. The European Communities alleged that the de facto export prohibition on raw and semi-tanned bovine hides (which is implemented in part through the authorization granted by the Argentinian authorities to the Argentinian tanning industry to participate in customs control procedures of hides before export) is in violation of GATT Articles; XI:1 (which outlaws de jure export prohibitions and measures of equivalent effect); and X:3(a) (which requires uniform and impartial administration of laws and regulations) to the extent that personnel of the Argentinian Chamber for the tanning industry are authorized to assist Argentinian customs authorities. The European Communities also claimed that the “additional value added tax” of 9 per cent on imports of products into Argentina and the “advance turnover tax” of 3 per cent based on the price of imported goods imposed on operators when importing goods into Argentina are in violation of Article III:2 of the GATT 1994 (which prohibits tax discrimination of foreign products which are like directly competitive or substitutable to domestic products).
Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva en materia de derechos compensatorios con respecto a determinada madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso 1
El 01 de agosto de 2005 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva en materia derechos compensatorios con respecto a determinada madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso”.
Fédération de Russie - Mesures affectant l’importation de matériels ferroviaires et leurs parties
Le 4 février 2020 l’Organe d’appel a rendu son rapport dans l’affaire introduite par l’Ukraine “Russie - Mesures affectant l’importation de matériels ferroviaires et leurs parties” (DS499).
United States - Anti-Dumping Measures Applying Differential Pricing Methodology to Softwood Lumber from Canada
On 9 April 2019 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Canada in “United States - Anti-Dumping Measures Applying Differential Pricing Methodology to Softwood Lumber from Canada” (DS534).
Comunidades Europeas - Condiciones para la concesión de preferencias arancelarias a los países en desarrollo
El 07 de abril de 2004 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Condiciones para la concesión de preferencias arancelarias a los países en desarrollo”.
European Communities and Certain Member States - Measures Affecting Trade in Large Civil Aircraft (Boeing - Airbus) - Recourse 1
On 6 October 2004 the United States requested consultations with the Governments of Germany France the United Kingdom and Spain (the “member States”) and with the European Communities (“EC”) concerning measures affecting trade in large civil aircraft.
Canada - Measures Affecting the Export of Civilian Aircraft
On 10 March 1997 Brazil requested consultations with Canada in respect of certain subsidies granted by the Government of Canada or its provinces intended to support the export of civilian aircraft. The request was made pursuant to Article 4 of the SCM Agreement. Brazil contended that these measures are inconsistent with Article 3 of the SCM Agreement.
United States - Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000
On 21 December 2000 and 21 May 2001 respectively the complainants requested consultations with the US concerning the amendment to the Tariff Act of 1930 signed on 28 October 2000 with the title of “Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000” (the “Act”) usually referred to as “the Byrd Amendment”. According to the complainants the Act is inconsistent with the obligations of the United States under several provisions of the GATT the AD Agreement the SCM Agreement and the WTO Agreement. In particular the Act is alleged to be inconsistent with the obligations of the United States under: (i) Article 18.1 of the ADA in conjunction with Article VI:2 of the GATT and Article 1 of the ADA; (ii) Article 32.1 of the SCM Agreement in conjunction with Article VI:3 of the GATT and Articles 4.10 7.9 and 10 of the SCM Agreement; (iii) Article X(3)(a) of the GATT; (iv) Article 5.4 of the ADA and Article 11.4 of the SCM Agreement; (v) Article 8 of the ADA and Article 18 of the SCM Agreement; (vi) Article 5 of the SCM Agreement; and (vii) Article XVI:4 of the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the WTO Article 18.4 of the ADA and Article 32.5 of the SCM Agreement.
Chile - Sistema de bandas de precios y medidas de salvaguardia aplicados a determinados productos agrícolas - Recurso 1
El 08 de diciembre de 2006 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Chile - Sistema de bandas de precios y medidas de salvaguardia aplicados a determinados productos agrícolas - Recurso”.
United States - Definitive Safeguard Measures on Imports of Certain Steel Products
The European Communities Japan Korea Switzerland Canada Venezuela Norway China Mexico New Zealan and Brazil requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures imposed by the US in the form of an increase in duties on imports of certain flat steel hot-rolled bar cold-finished bar rebar certain welded tubular products carbon and alloy fittings stainless steel bar stainless steel rod tin mill products and stainless steel wire and in the form of a tariff rate quota on imports of slabs effective as of 20 March 2002.
Estados Unidos - Determinadas prescripciones en materia de etiquetado indicativo del país de origen (EPO)
El 29 de junio de 2012 el Órgano de Apelación de la OMC emitió sus informes sobre los asuntos “Estados Unidos — Determinadas prescripciones en materia de etiquetado indicativo del país de origen (EPO)” (DS384 y DS386).
United States - Anti-Dumping Act of 1916 - Complaint by Japan
On 10 February 1999 Japan requested consultations with the United States in respect of the US Anti-Dumping Act of 1916 15 U.S.C. 72 (1994) (“US 1916 Act”). Japan alleged that the US 1916 Act stipulates that the importation or sale of imported goods within the US market in certain circumstances is unlawful constituting a criminal offence and inviting civil liability. Japan further alleged that judicial decisions under the US 1916 Act are made without the procedural safeguards provided for in the Anti-Dumping Agreement. Japan stated that a court action had been brought under the US 1916 Act against affiliates of Japanese companies. Japan contended that the US 1916 Act is inconsistent with Articles III VI and XI of the GATT 1994 and the Anti-Dumping Agreement.
Comunidades Europeas - Medidas antidumping definitivas sobre determinados elementos de fijación de hierro o acero procedentes de China
El 15 de julio de 2011 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Medidas antidumping definitivas sobre determinados elementos de fijación de hierro o acero procedentes de China”.
Mexico - Additional Duties on Certain Products from the United State
On 11 July 2019 the WTO circulated two panel report in the cases brought by the United States in “Canada — Additional Duties on Certain Products from the United States” (DS557) and “Mexico — Additional Duties on Certain Products from the United States” (DS560).
Canada - Patent Protection of Pharmaceutical Products
On 19 December 1997 the EC requested consultations with Canada in respect of the alleged lack of protection of inventions by Canada in the area of pharmaceuticals under the relevant provisions of the Canadian implementing legislation in particular the Patent Act. The EC alleged that Canada’s legislation is not compatible with its obligations under the TRIPS Agreement because it does not provide for the full protection of patented pharmaceutical inventions for the entire duration of the term of protection envisaged by Articles 27.1 28 and 33 of the TRIPS Agreement.
Brésil - Programme de financement des exportations pour les aéronefs - Recours 1
Le 21 juillet 2000 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Brésil - Programme de financement des exportations pour les aéronefs - Recours”.
European Union - Countervailing Measures on Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate from Pakistan
On 16 May 2018 the WTO Appellate Body issued its report in the case “European Union — Countervailing Duties on Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate from Pakistan.
United States - Transitional Safeguard Measure on Combed Cotton Yarn from Pakistan
On 3 April 2000 Pakistan requested consultations with the US in respect of a transitional safeguard measure applied by the United States as of 17 March 1999 on combed cotton yarn (United States category 301) from Pakistan (see US Federal Register of 12 March 1999 document 99-6098). In accordance with Article 6.10 of the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC) the United States had notified the TMB on 5 March 1999 that it had decided to unilaterally impose a restraint after consultations as to whether the situation called for a restraint had failed to produce a mutually satisfactory solution. In April 1999 the TMB examined the US restraint pursuant to Article 6.10 of the ATC and recommended that the US restraint should be rescinded. On 28 May 1999 in accordance with Article 8.10 of the ATC the United States notified the TMB that it considered itself unable to conform to the recommendations issued by the TMB. Despite a further recommendation of the TMB pursuant to Article 8.10 of the ATC that the United States reconsider its position the United States continued to maintain its unilateral restraint and thus the matter remained unresolved. Pakistan claimed as follows: - the transitional safeguards applied by the United States are inconsistent with the United States’ obligations under Articles 2.4 of the ATC and not justified by Article 6 of the ATC; - the US restraint does not meet the requirements for transitional safeguards set out in paragraphs 2 3 4 and 7 of Article 6 of the ATC.
United States - Measures Affecting Imports of Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tyres from China
On 14 September 2009 China requested consultations with the United States concerning increased tariffs on certain passenger vehicle and light truck tyres (subject tyres) from China. The decision was announced on 11 September 2009 following an investigation pursuant to section 421 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.). The USITC determined that there was market disruption as a result of rapidly increasing imports of subject tyres from China that were a significant cause of material injury to the domestic industry. Following a Presidential decision additional duties were imposed on subject tyres imports for a three year period in the amount of 35 per cent ad valorem in the first year 30 per cent ad valorem in the second year and 25 per cent ad valorem in the third year (the tyres measure). This measure took effect on 26 September 2009.
Mexique - Droits additionnels visant certains produits en provenance des États-Unis
Le 11 juillet 2019 l’OMC a distribué deux rapports de groupes spéciaux concernant les affaires “Canada — Droits additionnels visant certains produits en provenance des États-Unis” (DS557) et “Mexique — Droits additionnels visant certains produits en provenance des États-Unis” (DS560) introduites par les États-Unis.
Chile - Impuestos a las bebidas alcohólicas
El 13 de diciembre de 1999 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Chile - Impuestos a las bebidas alcohólicas”.
Canada - Durée de la protection conférée par un brevet
Le 18 septembre 2000 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Canada - Durée de la protection conférée par un brevet”.
Egypte - Mesures antidumping définitives à l’importation de barres d’armature en acier en provenance de la Turquie
Le 08 août 2002 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Egypte - Mesures antidumping définitives à l’importation de barres d’armature en acier en provenance de la Turquie”.
Union Européenne - Mesures antidumping visant les importations de certains alcools gras en provenance d’Indonésie
Le 16 décembre l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire introduite par l’Indonésie “Union européenne — Mesures antidumping visant les importations de certains alcools gras en provenance d’Indonésie”.
États-Unis - Certaines méthodes et leur application aux procédures antidumping visant la Chine - Recours 1
Le 1er novembre 2019 un arbitre de l’OMC a rendu sa décision sur le niveau des contre-mesures que la Chine pouvait demander à l’égard des États-Unis dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Certaines méthodes et leur application aux procédures antidumping visant la Chine” (DS471).
European Communities - Selected Customs Matters
On 21 September 2004 the United States requested consultations with the European Communities concerning the Communities’ administration of laws and regulations pertaining to the classification and valuation of products for customs purposes and its failure to institute tribunals or procedures for the prompt review and correction of administrative action on customs matters.
Mexico - Anti-Dumping Duties on Steel Pipes and Tubes from Guatemala
On 17 June 2005 Guatemala requested consultations with Mexico concerning the definitive anti-dumping duties imposed by Mexico against imports of steel pipes and tubes from Guatemala and the investigation leading thereto. According to Guatemala the anti-dumping duties concerned and the investigation leading thereto are inconsistent with Mexico’s obligations
United States - Definitive Safeguard Measures on Imports of Circular Welded Carbon Quality Line Pipe from Korea
On 13 June 2000 Korea requested consultations with the United States in respect of the definitive safeguard measure imposed by the United States on imports of circular welded carbon quality line pipe (line pipe). Korea noted that on 18 February 2000 the United States proclaimed a definitive safeguard measure on imports of line pipe (subheadings 7306.10.10 and 7306.10.50 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States). In that proclamation the United States announced that the proposed date of introduction of the measure was 1 March 2000 and that the measure was expected to remain in effect for 3 years and 1 day. Korea considered that the US procedures and determinations that led to the imposition of the safeguard measure as well as the measure itself contravened various provisions contained in the Safeguards Agreement and the GATT 1994. In particular Korea considers that the measure is inconsistent with the United States’ obligations under Articles 2 3 4 5 11 and 12 of the Safeguards Agreement; and Articles I XIII and XIX of the GATT 1994.
Japón - Medidas que afectan a la importación de manzanas - Recurso 1
El 23 de junio de 2005 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Japón - Medidas que afectan a la importación de manzanas - Recurso”.
Union européenne - Mesures antidumping visant le biodiesel en provenance d’Argentine
Le 6 octobre 2016 l’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a publié son rapport dans l’affaire “Union européenne — Mesures antidumping visant le biodiesel en provenance d’Argentine” (DS473).
Australia - Anti-Dumping Measures on A4 Copy Paper
On 4 December 2019 the WTO circulated the dispute panel report in the case brought by Indonesia in “Australia - Anti-Dumping Measures On A4 Copy Paper” (DS529).
Communautés européennes - Classification douanière des morceaux de poulet désossés et congelés
Le 12 septembre 2005 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Classification douanière des morceaux de poulet désossés et congelés”.
Estados Unidos - Exámenes por extinción de las medidas antidumping impuestas a los artículos tubulares para campos petrolíferos procedentes de la Argentina - Recurso 1
El 12 de abril de 2007 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Exámenes por extinción de las medidas antidumping impuestas a los artículos tubulares para campos petrolíferos procedentes de la Argentina - Recurso”.
Corea - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de carne vacuna fresca, refrigerada y congelada
El 11 de diciembre de 2000 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Corea - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de carne vacuna fresca refrigerada y congelada”.
Canada - Export Credits and Loan Guarantees for Regional Aircraft
On 17 February 2003 the WTO issued the dispute panel reports in the case "Canada - Export credits and loan guarantees for regional aircraft".
États-Unis - Mesures visant la fourniture transfrontières de services de jeux et paris
Le 10 novembre 2004 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures visant la fourniture transfrontières de services de jeux et paris”.
Inde - Protection conférée par un brevet pour les produits pharmaceutiques et les produits chimiques pour l’agriculture
Le 24 août 1998 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Inde - Protection conférée par un brevet pour les produits pharmaceutiques et les produits chimiques pour l’agriculture”.
Arabia Saudita, Reino de la - Medidas relativas a la protección de derechos de propiedad intelectual
El 16 de junio de 2020 la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial encargado de la diferencia planteada por Qatar en el asunto “Arabia Saudita — Medidas relativas a la protección de derechos de propiedad intelectual” (DS567).
États-Unis - Mesures antidumping visant les tôles d’acier inoxydable en rouleaux et les feuilles et bandes d’acier inoxydable en provenance de Corée
Le 22 décembre 2000 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures antidumping visant les tôles d’acier inoxydable en rouleaux et les feuilles et bandes d’acier inoxydable en provenance de Corée”.
États Unis - Mesures compensatoires et mesures antidumping visant certains produits en provenance de Chine
Le 27 mars 2014 le Groupe spécial de l’OMC chargé du différend “États Unis — Mesures compensatoires et mesures antidumping visant certains produits en provenance de Chine” (WT/DS449/R) a remis son rapport.
Brésil - Programme de financement des exportations pour les aéronefs - Recours 1
Le 09 mai 2000 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Brésil - Programme de financement des exportations pour les aéronefs - Recours”.
Estados Unidos - Medidas arancelarias sobre determinados productos procedentes de China
El 15 de septiembre de 2020 la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial encargado del asunto planteado por China en la diferencia “Estados Unidos — Medidas arancelarias sobre determinados productos procedentes de China” (DS543).
Union européenne - Mesures antidumping visant le biodiesel en provenance d’Argentine
Le 29 mars 2016 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial concernant la procédure engagée par l’Argentine “Union européenne — Mesures antidumping visant le biodiesel en provenance d’Argentine” (WT/DS/473).
Estados Unidos - Medidas compensatorias y antidumping sobre determinados productos procedentes de China
El 07 de julio de 2014 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas compensatorias y antidumping sobre determinados productos procedentes de China”.
Argentina - Measures Relating to Trade in Goods and Services
On 12 December 2012 Panama requested consultations with Argentina with respect to certain measures imposed by Argentina that affect trade in goods and services. Panama alleges that various Argentine measures are applied exclusively in respect of certain countries listed in the Regulations to the Income/Profit Tax Law Decree 1344/98 as amended by Decree 1037/00. Panama claims that the measures are inconsistent with: - Articles II:1 XI XVI and footnote 8 and XVII of the GATS; and - Articles I:1 III:2 III:4 and XI:1 of the GATT 1994. On 21 December 2012 the European Union requested to join the consultations. On 28 December 2012 the United States requested to join the consultations.
États-Unis - Utilisation de la réduction à zéro dans les mesures antidumping concernant des produits en provenance de Corée
L’OMC a publié le 18 janvier 2011 le rapport du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné une plainte de la Corée dans l’affaire “Etats-Unis — Utilisation de la réduction à zéro dans les mesures antidumping concernant des produits en provenance de Corée” (DS402).
United States - Standards for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline
The US appealed on 21 February 1996. On 22 April the Appellate Body issued its report modifying the panel report on the interpretation of GATT Article XX(g) but concluding that Article XX(g) was not applicable in this case. The Appellate Report together with the panel report as modified by the Appellate Report was adopted by the DSB on 20 May 1996.
Canada - Term of Patent Protection
On 6 May 1999 the US requested consultations with Canada in respect of the term of protection granted to patents that were filed in Canada before 1 October 1989. The US contended that the TRIPS Agreement obligates Members to grant a term of protection for patents that runs at least until twenty years after the filing date of the underlying protection and requires each Member to grant this minimum term to all patents existing as of the date of the application of the Agreement to that Member. The US alleged that under the Canadian Patent Act the term granted to patents issued on the basis of applications filed before 1 October 1989 is 17 years from the date on which the patent is issued. The US contended that this situation is inconsistent with Articles 33 65 and 70 of the TRIPS Agreement.
États-Unis - Certaines méthodes et leur application aux procédures antidumping visant la Chine
Le 19 octobre 2016 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire engagée par la Chine “États-Unis — Certaines méthodes et leur application aux procédures antidumping visant la Chine” (DS471)
Etats-Unis - Prohibition a l’importation de certaines crevettes et de certains produits a base de crevettes
Le 15 mai 1998 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Etats-Unis - Prohibition a l’importation de certaines crevettes et de certains produits a base de crevettes”.
United States - Measures Affecting Trade in Large Civil Aircraft (Second Complaint) (Boeing - Airbus) - Recourse 1
On 27 June 2005 the European Communities requested consultations with the United States concerning prohibited and actionable subsidies provided to US producers of large civil aircraft. (See also dispute DS317). The European Communities considers that the measures cited in its request for consultations are inconsistent with: - Articles 3.1(a) 3.1(b) 3.2 5(a) 5(c) 6.3(a) 6.3(b) and 6.3(c) of the SCM Agreement; and - Article III:4 of the GATT 1994
Estados Unidos - Medidas aplicadas a la importación de determinados productos procedentes de las Comunidades Europeas
El 17 de julio de 2000 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas aplicadas a la importación determinados productos procedentes de las Comunidades Europeas”.
China - Measures Related to the Exportation of Rare Earths, Tungsten, and Molybdenum
On 13 March 2012 the United States requested consultations with China with respect to China’s restrictions on the export of various forms of rare earths tungsten and molybdenum. The request refers to materials falling under but not limited to 212 eight-digit Chinese Customs Commodity Codes and over 30 measures. The request also refers to a number of Chinese published as well as unpublished measures that operating separately or collectively allegedly impose and administer export restrictions. These restrictions include export duties export quotas minimum export price requirements export licensing requirements and additional requirements and procedures in connection with the administration of the quantitative restrictions.
Thaïlande - Droits antidumping sur les profilés en fer ou en aciers non alliés et les poutres en H en provenance de Pologne
Le 28 septembre 2000 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Thaïlande - Droits antidumping sur les profilés en fer ou en aciers non alliés et les poutres en H en provenance de Pologne”.
Communautés européennes - Droits antidumping sur les accessoires de tuyauterie en fonte malléable en provenance du Brésil
Le 22 juillet 2003 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Droits antidumping sur les accessoires de tuyauterie en fonte malléable en provenance du Brésil”.
États-Unis - Loi de 2000 sur la compensation pour continuation du dumping et maintien de la subvention
Le 16 septembre 2002 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Loi de 2000 sur la compensation pour continuation du dumping et maintien de la subvention”.
Korea - Anti-Dumping Duties on Imports of Certain Paper from Indonesia (WT/DS312) - Recourse 1
On 4 June 2004 Indonesia requested consultations with Korea concerning the imposition of definitive anti-dumping duties by Korea on imports of business information paper and uncoated wood-free printing paper from Indonesia and certain aspects of the investigation leading to the imposition of such duties.
United States - Certain Measures Affecting Imports of Poultry from China
On 17 April 2009 China requested consultations with the United States concerning certain measures taken by the United States affecting the import of poultry products from China. The measure primarily at issue is Section 727 of the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 which effectively prohibits the establishment or implementation of any measures that would allow Chinese poultry to be imported into the United States because it denies the use of any funding by USDA for this purpose. China considers that the United States through Section 727 and any closely related measures is in violation at a minimum of Articles I:1 and XI:1 of GATT 1994 and Article 4.2 of the Agriculture Agreement. In addition China also specifies that although it does not believe that the US measure or any closely related measures at issue constitute sanitary and phytosanitary measures within the meaning of the SPS Agreement if it were demonstrated that any such measure is a SPS measure China would consider such measure also to be in violation of US obligations under various provisions of the SPS Agreement.
Estados Unidos - Ley de compensaciónpor continuación del dumping o mantenimiento de las subvencionesde 2000
El 16 de enero de 2003 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Ley de compensaciónpor continuación del dumping o mantenimiento de las subvencionesde 2000”.
Russie - Traitement tarifaire de certains produits agricoles et manufacturés
Le 12 août 2016 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire engagée par l’Union européenne “Russie — Traitement tarifaire de certains produits agricoles et manufacturés” (WT/DS/485).
États-Unis - Mesures antidumping visant les crevettes en provenance de Thaïlande
L’OMC a publié le 29 février 2008 les rapports des groupes spéciaux sur les plaintes déposées par la Thaïlande et l’Inde respectivement dans les affaires “Etats-Unis — Mesures antidumping visant les crevettes en provenance de Thaïlande” (DS343) et “Etats-Unis — Directive sur les cautions en douane pour les marchandises assujetties à des droits antidumping/compensateurs” (DS345).
Korea - Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages
On 4 April 1997 the EC requested consultations with Korea in respect of internal taxes imposed by Korea on certain alcoholic beverages pursuant to its Liquor Tax Law and Education Tax Law. The EC contended that the Korean Liquor Tax Law and Education Tax Law appear to be inconsistent with Korea’s obligations under Article III:2 of GATT 1994. On 23 May 1997 the US requested consultations with Korea in respect of the same measures complained of by the EC. The US also alleged violations of Article III:2.
Mexico - Tax Measures on Soft Drinks and Other Beverages
On 16 March 2004 the United States requested consultations with Mexico concerning certain tax measures imposed by Mexico on soft drinks and other beverages that use any sweetener other than cane sugar.
Comunidades Europeas - Subvenciones a la exportación de azúcar
El 28 de abril de 2005 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Subvenciones a la exportación de azúcar”.
Canada - Measures Affecting the Export of Civilian Aircraft - Recourse 1
On 10 March 1997 Brazil requested consultations with Canada in respect of certain subsidies granted by the Government of Canada or its provinces intended to support the export of civilian aircraft. The request was made pursuant to Article 4 of the SCM Agreement. Brazil contended that these measures are inconsistent with Article 3 of the SCM Agreement.
Russian Federation - Measures on the Importation of Live Pigs, Pork and other Pig Products from the European Union
On 8 April 2014 the European Union requested consultations with the Russian Federation concerning certain measures adopted by the Russian Federation affecting the importation of live pigs and their genetic material pork pork products and certain other commodities from the European Union purportedly because of concerns related to cases of African swine fever. The European Union claims that the measures at issue are inconsistent with: - Articles 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 6.1 6.2 6.3 7 8 Annex B and Annex C of the SPS Agreement; and - Articles I:1 III:4 and XI:1 of the GATT 1994.
Mexique - Mesures visant les services de télécommunication
Le 02 avril 2004 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Mexique - Mesures visant les services de télécommunication”.
China - Measures Affecting Trading Rights and Distribution Services for Certain Publications and Audiovisual Entertainment Products
On 10 April 2007 the United States requested consultations with China concerning: (1) certain measures that restrict trading rights with respect to imported films for theatrical release audiovisual home entertainment products (e.g. video cassettes and DVDs) sound recordings and publications (e.g. books magazines newspapers and electronic publications); and (2) certain measures that restrict market access for or discriminate against foreign suppliers of distribution services for publications and foreign suppliers of audiovisual services (including distribution services) for audiovisual home entertainment products.
Estados Unidos - Restricciones aplicadas a las importaciones de ropa interior de algodón y fibras sintéticas o artificiales
El 08 de noviembre de 1996 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Restricciones aplicadas a las importaciones de ropa interior de algodón y fibras sintéticas o artificiales”.
Argentina - Measures Relating to Trade in Goods and Services
On 12 December 2012 Panama requested consultations with Argentina with respect to certain measures imposed by Argentina that affect trade in goods and services. Panama alleges that various Argentine measures are applied exclusively in respect of certain countries listed in the Regulations to the Income/Profit Tax Law Decree 1344/98 as amended by Decree 1037/00. Panama claims that the measures are inconsistent with: - Articles II:1 XI XVI and footnote 8 and XVII of the GATS; and - Articles I:1 III:2 III:4 and XI:1 of the GATT 1994. On 21 December 2012 the European Union requested to join the consultations. On 28 December 2012 the United States requested to join the consultations.
Peru - Additional Duty on Imports of Certain Agricultural Products
On 12 April 2013 Guatemala requested consultations with Peru with respect to the imposition by Peru of an “additional duty” on imports of certain agricultural products such as rice sugar maize milk and certain dairy products. Guatemala claims that the measure at issue is inconsistent with: - Article 4.2 and footnote 1 of the Agreement on Agriculture; - Articles II:1(a) II:1(b) X:1 X:3(a) XI and XI:1 of the GATT 1994; and - Articles 1 2 3 5 6 and 7 of the Customs Valuation Agreement.
Communautés européennes - Mesures relatives à la protection des marques et indications géographiques pour les produits agricoles et les denrées alimentaires
Le 15 mars 2005 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Mesures relatives à la protection des marques et indications géographiques pour les produits agricoles et les denrées alimentaires”.
États-Unis - Certaines mesures visant les produits en acier et en aluminium
Le 11 juillet 2019 l’OMC a distribué deux rapports du Groupe spécial chargé des affaires “États-Unis — Certaines mesures visant les produits en acier et en aluminium” (DS550) et “États-Unis — Certaines mesures visant les produits en acier et en aliminium” (DS551) introduites par le Canada et le Mexique respectivement.
Unión europea - Medidas compensatorias sobre determinado tereftalato de polietileno procedente del Pakistán
El 16 de mayo de 2018 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Unión europea - Medidas compensatorias sobre determinado tereftalato de polietileno procedente del Pakistán”.
Communautés européennes - Classification douanière des morceaux de poulet désossés et congelés
Le 12 septembre 2005 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Classification douanière des morceaux de poulet désossés et congelés”.
Colombie - Mesures visant les importations de textiles, vêtements et chaussures
Le 27 novembre 2015 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner la plainte du Panama dans l’affaire “Colombie — Mesures visant les importations de textiles vêtements et chaussures” (DS461)
United States - Definitive Safeguard Measures on Imports of Circular Welded Carbon Quality Line Pipe from Korea
On 13 June 2000 Korea requested consultations with the United States in respect of the definitive safeguard measure imposed by the United States on imports of circular welded carbon quality line pipe (line pipe). Korea noted that on 18 February 2000 the United States proclaimed a definitive safeguard measure on imports of line pipe (subheadings 7306.10.10 and 7306.10.50 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States). In that proclamation the United States announced that the proposed date of introduction of the measure was 1 March 2000 and that the measure was expected to remain in effect for 3 years and 1 day. Korea considered that the US procedures and determinations that led to the imposition of the safeguard measure as well as the measure itself contravened various provisions contained in the Safeguards Agreement and the GATT 1994. In particular Korea considers that the measure is inconsistent with the United States’ obligations under Articles 2 3 4 5 11 and 12 of the Safeguards Agreement; and Articles I XIII and XIX of the GATT 1994.
États-Unis - Mesures antidumping finales visant l’acier inoxydable en provenance du Mexique
L’OMC a publié le 20 décembre 2007 le rapport du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné la plainte du Mexique dans l’affaire “Etats-Unis — Mesures antidumping finales visant l’acier inoxydable en provenance du Mexique” (DS344).