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Estados Unidos - Continuación de la existencia y aplicación de la metodología de reducción a cero
El 01 de octubre de 2008, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Continuación de la existencia y aplicación de la metodología de reducción a cero”.
Japon - Contingents d’importation d’algues séchées et d’algues assaisonnées du genre Porphyra Spp
L’OMC a publié, le 1er février 2006, le rapport du Groupe spécial établi pour examiner la plainte déposée par la Corée dans l’affaire “Japon — Contingents d’importation d’algues séchées et d’algues assaisonnées du genre “porphyra spp.” (DS323). Le Groupe spécial a annoncé qu’une solution mutuellement convenue avait été trouvée.
Guatemala - Definitive Anti-Dumping Measures on Grey Portland Cement from Mexico
On 5 January 1999, Mexico requested consultations with Guatemala concerning definitive anti-dumping duties imposed by the authorities of Guatemala on imports of grey Portland cement from Mexico and the proceedings leading thereto. Mexico alleged that the definitive anti-dumping measure is inconsistent with Articles 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 12 and 18 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement and its Annexes I and II, as well as with Article VI of the GATT 1994.
Mexique - Mesures compensatoires définitives visant l’huile d’olive en provenance des Communautés européennes
Un groupe spécial de l’OMC a publié le 4 septembre 2008 son rapport sur la plainte des CE concernant les mesures compensatoires définitives visant l’huile d’olive en provenance des Communautés européennes (DS341).
Estados Unidos - Medidas aplicadas a la importación de determinados productos procedentes de las Comunidades Europeas
El 11 de diciembre de 2000, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas aplicadas a la importación determinados productos procedentes de las Comunidades Europeas”.
China - Medidas que afectan a los derechos comerciales y los servicios de distribución respecto de determinadas publicaciones y productos audiovisuales de esparcimiento
El 21 de diciembre de 2009, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “China - Medidas que afectan a los derechos comerciales y los servicios de distribución respecto determinadas publicaciones y productos audiovisuales de esparcimiento”.
United States - Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Measures on Large Residential Washers from Korea
On 29 August 2013, Korea requested consultations with the United States concerning anti–dumping and countervailing measures relating to large residential washers from Korea. Korea claims that the measures identified in its request for consultations are inconsistent with: - Articles 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 11 and 18.4 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement; - Articles 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 10, 14 and 19.4 of the SCM Agreement; - Articles VI, VI:1, VI:2 and VI:3 of the GATT 1994; - Article XVI:4 of the WTO Agreement.
European Communities - Measures Affecting the Importation of Certain Poultry Products
On 24 February 1997, Brazil requested consultations with the EC in respect of the EC regime for the importation of certain poultry products and the implementation by the EC of the Tariff Rate Quota for these products. Brazil contended that the EC measures are inconsistent with Articles X and XXVII of GATT 1994 and Articles 1 and 3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures. Brazil also contended that the measures nullify or impair benefits accruing to it directly or indirectly under GATT 1994.
Thailand - Customs and Fiscal Measures on Cigarettes from the Philippines
On 7 February 2008, the Philippines requested consultations with Thailand concerning a number of Thai fiscal and customs measures affecting cigarettes from the Philippines. Such measures include Thailand's customs valuation practices, excise tax, health tax, TV tax, VAT regime, retail licensing requirements and import guarantees imposed upon cigarette importers. The Philippines claims that Thailand administers these measures in a partial and unreasonable manner and thereby violates Article 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
Le 01 mars 2001, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Droits antidumping sur les importations de linge de lit en coton en provenance de l’Inde”.
Comunidades Europeas - Medidas antidumping definitivas sobre determinados elementos de fijación de hierro o acero procedentes de China
El 03 de diciembre de 2010, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Medidas antidumping definitivas sobre determinados elementos de fijación de hierro o acero procedentes de China”.
Comunidades Europeas - Protección de las marcas de fábrica o de comercio y las indicaciones geográficas en el caso de los productos agrícolas y los productos alimenticios
El 15 de marzo de 2005, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Protección de las marcas de fábrica o de comercio y las indicaciones geográficas en el caso de los productos agrícolas y los productos alimenticios”.
United States - Final Countervailing Duty Determination with Respect to Certain Softwood Lumber from Canada
On 3 May 2002, Canada requested consultations with the United States. The request concerned the final affirmative countervailing duty determination by the US Department of Commerce (File No. C‑122839) issued on 25 March 2002, with respect to certain softwood lumber from Canada. The measures at issue include the initiation and conduct of the investigation, the final determination, provision of expedited reviews, and other matters related to these measures. Canada contended that these measures were inconsistent with, and violate the United States’ obligations under Articles 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 19, 22 and 32.1 of the SCM Agreement and Articles VI:3 and X:3 of the GATT 1994.
États-Unis - Réexamens à l’extinction des mesures antidumping visant les produits tubulaires destinés à des pays pétroliers en provenance d’Argentine - Recours 1
L’OMC a publié, le 30 novembre 2006, le rapport du groupe spécial de la mise en conformité dans l’affaire “États-Unis — Réexamens à l’extinction des mesures antidumping visant les produits tubulaires pour champs pétrolifères en provenance d’Argentine” (DS268).
United States - Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Products from China
On 17 September 2012, China requested consultations with the United States concerning the following measures: (i) a new piece of legislation (Public Law 112-99) that explicitly allows for the application of countervailing measures to non-market economy countries; (ii) countervailing duty determinations or actions made or performed by US authorities between 20 November 2006 and 13 March 2012 in respect of Chinese products; (iii) anti-dumping measures associated with the concerned countervailing duty measures as well as the combined effect of these anti-dumping measures and the parallel countervailing duty measures; and (iv) the United States’ failure to provide the US Department of Commerce (USDOC) with legal authority to identify and avoid the double remedies in respect of investigations or reviews initiated on or between 20 November 2006 and 13 March 2012.
États-Unis - Réexamens administratifs antidumping et autres mesures concernant les importations de certains jus d’orange en provenance du Brésil
Le 25 mars 2011, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné la plainte du Brésil dans l’affaire États-Unis — Réexamens administratifs antidumping et autres mesures concernant les importations de certains jus d’orange en provenance du Brésil (DS382).
Argentina - Medidas que afectan a la importación de mercancías
El Órgano de Apelación de la OMC publicó este 15 de enero de su informe sobre la diferencia “Argentina — Medidas que afectan a la importación de mercancías” (WT/DS438/444/445). Los reclamantes en esta diferencia eran la Unión Europea, los Estados Unidos y el Japón.
République dominicaine - Mesures affectant l’importation et la vente de cigarettes sur le marché intérieur
Le 25 avril 2005, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “République dominicaine - Mesures affectant l’importation et la vente de cigarettes sur le marché intérieur”.
Argentina - Medidas que afectan a la exportación de pieles de bovino y a la importación de cueros acabados
El 19 de diciembre de 2000, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Argentina - Medidas que afectan a la exportación de pieles de bovino y a la importación de cueros acabados”.
Canada - Certain Measures Affecting the Renewable Energy Generation Sector. Measures Relating to the Feed-In Tariff Program
On 11 August 2011, the European Union requested consultations with Canada regarding Canada's measures relating to domestic content requirements in the feed-in tariff program (the “FIT Program”).
Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant l’approbation et la commercialisation des produits biotechnologiques
Le 29 septembre 2006, l’OMC a publié les rapports du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner les plaintes déposées par les États-Unis, le Canada et l’Argentine, respectivement, dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant l’approbation et la commercialisation des produits biotechnologiques”(WT/DS291, WT/DS292 et WT/DS293).
Communautés Européennes - Regime applicable à l’importation, à la vente et à la distribution des bananes
Le 09 septembre 1997, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “European communities - Regime for the importation, sale and distribution of bananas”.
Brazil - Measures Affecting Imports of Retreaded Tyres
On 20 June 2005, the European Communities requested consultations with Brazil on the imposition of measures that adversely affect exports of retreaded tyres from the EC to the Brazilian market.
Thailand - Anti-Dumping Duties on Angles, Shapes and Sections of Iron or Non-Alloy steel and H-Beams from Poland
On 30 June 1998, the EC requested consultations with the US in respect of the alleged imposition of countervailing duties on certain hot-rolled lead and bismuth carbon steel (leaded bars) from the UK. The EC asserted that the US imposed countervailing duties of 1.69 per cent on United Engineering Steels Ltd (UES) for the review period 1 January 1994 to 31 December 1994, and of 2.4 per cent for the review period 1 January 1995 to 20 March 1995, on the basis of subsidies which had been granted to British Steel Corporation (BSC). The EC also contended that the US imposed countervailing duties on British Steel plc (BSplc) / British Steel Engineering Steels LTD (BSES) for the review period 1 January 1996 to 31 December 1996 on the basis of subsidies granted to BSC before its privatization in 1988. The EC alleged that these impositions of countervailing duties constitute a violation of Articles 1.1(b), 10, 14 and 19.4 of the Subsidies Agreement.
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.
Argentina - Derechos antidumping definitivos sobre los pollos procedentes del Brasil
El 22 de abril de 2003, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Argentina - Derechos antidumping definitivos sobre los pollos procedentes del Brasil”.
Comunidades Europeas y determinados Estados miembros - Medidas que afectan al comercio de grandes aeronaves civiles - Recurso 1
El 15 de mayo de 2018, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas y determinados Estados miembros - Medidas que afectan al comercio de grandes aeronaves civiles - Recurso”.
United States - Anti-Dumping Act of 1916 - Original Complaint by the European Communities
On 24 February 2004, the WTO issued the dispute panel reports in the case "United States - Anti-dumping act of 1916 - Complaint by the European Communities".
États-Unis - Directive sur les cautions en douane pour les marchandises assujetties à des droits antidumping/compensateurs
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).
United States - Certain Country of Origin Labelling (Cool) Requirements - Recourse 1
On 1 December 2008, Canada requested consultations with the United States concerning certain mandatory country of origin labelling (COOL) provisions in the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 as amended by the 2008 Farm Bill and as implemented through an Interim Final Rule of 28 July 2008. These include the obligation to inform consumers at the retail level of the country of origin in respect of covered commodities, including beef and pork. The eligibility for a designation of a covered commodity as exclusively having a US origin can only be derived from an animal that was exclusively born, raised and slaughtered in the United States. This would exclude such a designation in respect of beef or pork derived from livestock that is exported to the United States for feed or immediate slaughter.
India - Quantitative Restrictions on Imports of Agricultural, Textile and Industrial Products
On 15 July 1997, the US requested consultations with India in respect of quantitative restrictions maintained by India on importation of a large number of agricultural, textile and industrial products. The US contended that these quantitative restrictions, including the more than 2,700 agricultural and industrial product tariff lines notified to the WTO, are inconsistent with India’s obligations under Articles XI:1 and XVIII:11 of GATT 1994, Article 4.2 of the Agreement on Agriculture, and Article 3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures.
Estados Unidos - Investigación de la Comisión de Comercio Internacional respecto de la madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso 1
El 15 de noviembre de 2005, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Investigación de la Comisión de Comercio Internacional respecto de la madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso”.
European Union - Countervailing Measures on Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate from Pakistan
On 6 July 2017, a WTO dispute panel issued a report in the case “European Union - Countervailing Measures on Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate from Pakistan".
Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping relativas a las tuberías para perforación petrolera procedentes de México
El 02 de noviembre de 2005, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping relativas a las tuberías para perforación petrolera procedentes de México”.
États-Unis - Mesures de sauvegarde définitives à l’importation de gluten de froment en provenance des Communautés européennes
Le 31 juillet 2000, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures de sauvegarde définitives à l’importation de gluten de froment en provenance des Communautés européennes”.
Estados Unidos - Determinaciones preliminares con respecto a determinada madera blanda procedente del Canadá
El 27 de septiembre de 2002, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Determinaciones preliminares con respecto a determinada madera blanda procedente del Canadá”.
Canada - Certain Measures Affecting the Renewable Energy Generation Sector. Measures Relating to the Feed-In Tariff Program
On 11 August 2011, the European Union requested consultations with Canada regarding Canada's measures relating to domestic content requirements in the feed-in tariff program (the “FIT Program”).
Estados Unidos - Determinadas medidas que afectan a las importaciones de aves de corral procedentes de China
El 29 de septiembre de 2010, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Determinadas medidas que afectan a las importaciones de aves de corral procedentes de China”.
United States - Tax Treatment for "Foreign Sales Corporations"
On 18 November 1997, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Sections 921-927 of the US Internal Revenue Code and related measures, establishing special tax treatment for “Foreign Sales Corporations” (FSC). The European Communities contended that these provisions were inconsistent with the United States' obligations under Articles III:4 and XVI of the GATT 1994, Articles 3.1(a) and (b) of the SCM Agreement, and Articles 3 and 8 of the Agreement on Agriculture.
Canadá - Medidas relativas a las exportaciones de trigo y al trato aplicado al grano importado
El 30 de agosto de 2004, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Canadá - Medidas relativas a las exportaciones de trigo y al trato aplicado al grano importado”.
Canadá - Derechos adicionales sobre determinados productos procedentes de los Estados Unidos
El 11 de julio 2019, la OMC distribuyó los dos informes de los asuntos planteados por los Estados Unidos: “Canadá — Derechos adicionales sobre determinados productos procedentes de los Estados Unidos” (DS557) y “México — Derechos adicionales sobre determinados productos procedentes de los Estados Unidos” (DS560).
European Communities - Trade Description of Scallops (Request by Canada)
The complaint concerned a French Government Order laying down the official name and trade description of scallops. Complainants claimed that this Order will reduce competitiveness on the French market as their product will no longer be able to be sold as “Coquille Saint-Jacques” although there is no difference between their scallops and French scallops in terms of colour, size, texture, appearance and use, i.e. it is claimed they are “like products”. Violations of GATT Articles I and III and TBT Article 2 were alleged.
États-Unis - Traitement fiscal des “sociétés de ventes à l’étranger” - Recours 1
Le 14 janvier 2002, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Traitement fiscal des “sociétés de ventes à l’étranger” - Recours”.
United States - Customs Bond Directive for Merchandise Subject to Anti-Dumping/Countervailing Duties
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.
China - Medidas en materia de derechos antidumping y compensatorios sobre los productos de pollo de engorde procedentes de los Estados Unidos
El 02 de agosto de 2013, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “China - Medidas en materia derechos antidumping y compensatorios sobre los productos de pollo de engorde procedentes de los Estados Unidos”.
République dominicaine - Mesures de sauvegarde visant les importations de sacs en polypropylène et de tissu tubulaire
Le 31 janvier 2012, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné les plaintes déposées par le Costa Rica, El Salvador, le Guatemala et le Honduras concernant l’affaire République dominicaine — Mesures de sauvegarde visant les importations de sacs en polypropylène et de tissu tubulaire (DS415, DS416, DS417 et DS418).
United States - Countervailing Measures Concerning Certain Products from the European Communities
On 10 November 2000, the EC requested consultations with the US concerning the continued application by the United States of countervailing duties on a number of products. In particular, the EC claimed that the application of the “same person” methodology by the US, and the continued imposition of duties based on it, are in breach of Articles 10, 19 and 21 of the SCM Agreement, because there is no proper determination of a benefit to the producer of the goods under investigation, as required by Article 1.1(b) of the SCM Agreement. The EC included in this request for consultations 14 US countervailing duty orders1 where this “same person” methodology was applied. All these cases involve alleged non-recurring subsidies granted to firms prior to a change of ownership.
Corea - Impuestos a las bebidas alcohólicas
El 18 de enero de 1999, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Corea - Impuestos a las bebidas alcohólicas”.
United States - Measures Concerning The Importation, Marketing and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products
On 15 September 2011, the WTO issued the dispute panel reports in the case "United States - Measures concerning the importation, marketing and sale of tuna and tuna products".
Estados Unidos - Prohibición de importar ciertos camarones y sus productos
El 12 de octubre de 1998, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Prohibición de importar ciertos camarones y sus productos”.