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European Communities - Anti-Dumping Duties on Malleable Cast Iron Tube or Pipe Fittings from Brazil

Jul 2003
Dispute Reports
World Trade Organization

On 21 December 2000, Brazil requested consultations with the EC as regards definitive anti-dumping duties imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No. 1784/2000 concerning imports of malleable cast iron tube or pipe fittings originating, inter alia, in Brazil. Brazil considered that the EC’s establishment of the facts was not proper and that its evaluation of these facts was not unbiased and objective, both at the provisional and definitive stage, particularly in relation to the initiation and conduct of the investigation (including the evaluation, findings and determination of dumping, injury and causal link between them). Brazil also challenged the evaluation and findings made in relation to the “community interest”. In sum, Brazil considered that the EC had infringed Article VI of GATT 1994 and Articles 1, 2, 3, 4 ,5 , 6, 7, 9, 11, 12 and 15 of the Anti-dumping Agreement.

European Communities - Anti-Dumping Duties on Imports of Cotton-Type Bed Linen from India - Recourse 1

Nov 2002
Dispute Reports
World Trade Organization

On 3 August 1998, India requested consultations with the EC in respect of Council Regulation (EC) No 2398/97 of 28 November 1997 on imports of cotton-type bed-linen from India. India asserted that the EC initiated anti-dumping proceedings against imports of cotton- type bed-linen from India by publishing a notice of initiation in September 1996. Provisional anti-dumping duties were imposed by EC Council Regulation No 1069/97 of 12 June 1997. This was followed by the imposition of definitive duties in accordance with the above-mentioned EC Council Regulation No 2398/97 of 28 November 1997.

Canada - Certain Measures Concerning Periodicals

Jun 1997
Dispute Reports
World Trade Organization

On 11 March 1996, the United States requested consultations with Canada concerning certain measures prohibiting or restricting the importation into Canada of certain periodicals. The US claimed that the measures are in contravention of GATT Article XI. The US further alleged that the tax treatment of so-called “split-run” periodicals and the application of favourable postage rates to certain Canadian periodicals are inconsistent with GATT Article III.

India - Certain Measures Relating to Solar Cells and Solar Modules

Sept 2016
Dispute Reports
World Trade Organization

On 6 February 2013, the United States requested consultations with India concerning certain measures of India relating to domestic content requirements under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (“NSM”) for solar cells and solar modules.

United States - Measures Relating to Zeroing and Sunset Reviews

Sept 2006
Dispute Reports
World Trade Organization

On 24 November 2004, Japan requested consultations with the United States concerning (1) the USDOC’s “zeroing” practice in anti-dumping investigations, administrative reviews, sunset reviews, and also in assessing the final anti-dumping duty liability on entries upon liquidation; (2) the USDOC’s “irrefutable presumption” in sunset reviews; and (3) the waiver provisions of US law, which, in sunset reviews, oblige the USDOC, in certain situations, to find a likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping without performing a substantive review.

Canada - Measures Affecting the Importation of Milk and the Exportation of Dairy Products - Recourse 1

Jul 2001
Dispute Reports
World Trade Organization

On 8 October 1997, the United States requested consultations with Canada in respect of export subsidies allegedly granted by Canada on dairy products and the administration by Canada of the tariff-rate quota on milk. The United States contended that these export subsidies by Canada distort markets for dairy products and adversely affect US sales of dairy products. The United States alleged violations of Articles II, X and X1 of the GATT 1994, Articles 3, 4, 8, 9 and 10 of the Agreement on Agriculture, Article 3 of the SCM Agreement, and Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Import Licensing Agreement.

European Communities - Anti-Dumping Duties on Imports of Cotton-Type Bed Linen from India

Oct 2000
Dispute Reports
World Trade Organization

On 3 August 1998, India requested consultations with the EC in respect of Council Regulation (EC) No 2398/97 of 28 November 1997 on imports of cotton-type bed-linen from India. India asserted that the EC initiated anti-dumping proceedings against imports of cotton- type bed-linen from India by publishing a notice of initiation in September 1996. Provisional anti-dumping duties were imposed by EC Council Regulation No 1069/97 of 12 June 1997. This was followed by the imposition of definitive duties in accordance with the above-mentioned EC Council Regulation No 2398/97 of 28 November 1997.

China - Measures Affecting Trading Rights and Distribution Services for Certain Publications and Audiovisual Entertainment Products

Dec 2009
Dispute Reports
World Trade Organization

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.

Mexique - Mesures fiscales concernant les boissons sans alcool et autres boissons

Mar 2006
Dispute Reports
World Trade Organization

L’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a publié, le 6 mars 2006, son rapport concernant l’appel interjeté par le Mexique dans l’affaire “Mexique — Mesures fiscales concernant les boissons sans alcool et autres boissons” (DS308), soumis à l’OMC par les États-Unis.

Chile - Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages

Dec 1999
Dispute Reports
World Trade Organization

On 4 June 1997 and 15 December 1997, the EC requested consultations with Chile in respect of Chile’s Special Sales Tax on spirits, which allegedly imposes a higher tax on imported spirits than on Pisco, a locally brewed spirit. The EC’s second request (WT/DS110), takes issue with the modification to the law on taxation on alcoholic beverages passed by Chile to address the concerns of the EC in WT/DS87. The EC contended that this differential treatment of imported spirits violates Article III:2 of GATT 1994.

Japan - Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages

Jul 1996
Dispute Reports
World Trade Organization

The EC requested consultations on 21 June 1995, and Canada and the US on 7 July 1995. The complainants claimed that spirits exported to Japan were discriminated against under the Japanese liquor tax system which, in their view, levies a substantially lower tax on “shochu” than on whisky, cognac and white spirits.

European Communities - Customs Classification of Frozen Boneless Chicken Cuts - Complaint by Thailand

Sept 2005
Dispute Reports
World Trade Organization

On 11 October 2002, Brazil requested consultations with the European Communities concerning EC Commission Regulation No. 1223/2002 (“Regulation No. 1223/2002”), of 8 July 2002, which provides a new description of frozen boneless chicken cuts under the EC Combined Nomenclature (“CN”) code 0207.14.10. According to Brazil, this new description includes a salt content to the product that did not exist before and subjects the imports of these products to a higher tariff than that applicable to salted meat (CN code 0210) in the EC’s Schedules under the GATT 1994.

Turkey - Restrictions on Imports of Textile and Clothing Products

Oct 1999
Dispute Reports
World Trade Organization

On 21 March 1996, India requested consultations with Turkey concerning Turkey’s imposition of quantitative restrictions on imports of a broad range of textile and clothing products. India claimed that those measures are inconsistent with Articles XI and XIII of GATT 1994, as well as ATC Article 2. Earlier, India had requested to be joined in the consultations between Hong Kong and Turkey on the same subject matter (WT/DS29).

Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant le commerce des aéronefs civils gros porteurs - Recours 1

May 2018
Dispute Reports
World Trade Organization

Le 15 mai 2018, l’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Communautés européennes et certains États membres — Mesures affectant le commerce des aéronefs civils gros porteurs — Recours à l’article 21:5 du Mémorandum d’accord sur le règlement des différends” (DS316)

United States - Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Measures on Steel Plate from India

Jun 2002
Dispute Reports
World Trade Organization

On 4 October 2000, India requested consultations with the United States concerning: final affirmative determinations of sales of certain cut-to-length carbon quality steel plate products from India at less than fair value by US Department of Commerce (DOC) on 13 December 1999 and affirmed on 10 February 2000; interpretation and use of provisions relating to facts available in the anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations by DOC; and determination and interpretation by the US International Trade Commission (ITC) of negligibility, cumulation and material injury caused by the said Indian steel imports. India considered that these determinations are erroneous and based on deficient procedures contained in various provisions of US anti-dumping and countervailing duty law. According to India, these determinations and provisions raise questions concerning the obligations of the United States under the GATT 1994, the Anti-Dumping Agreement, the SCM Agreement, and the Agreement establishing the WTO (WTO Agreement). India considered that the provisions of these agreements with which these measures and determinations appear to be inconsistent, include, but are not limited to, the following: Articles VI and X of the GATT 1994; Articles 1, 2, 3 (especially 3.3), 5 (especially 5.8), 6 (especially 6.8), 12, 15, 18.4 and Annex II of the Anti-Dumping Agreement; Articles 10, 11 (especially 11.9), 15 (especially 15.3), 22 and 27 (especially 27.10) of the SCM Agreement; Article XVI of the WTO Agreement.

Chine - Mesures relatives à l’exportation de diverses matières premières

Jul 2011
Dispute Reports
World Trade Organization

Le 5 juillet 2011, l’OMC a publié les rapports du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné les plaintes des Etats-Unis, de l’Union européenne et du Mexique concernant des mesures de la Chine relatives à l’exportation de diverses matières premières (D394, D395 et D398, respectivement).

Argentina - Measures Affecting the Importation of Goods

Jan 2015
Dispute Reports
World Trade Organization

On 21 August 2012, Japan requested consultations with Argentina concerning certain measures imposed by Argentina on the importation of goods. Japan challenges: (i) the requirement to present for approval of a non-automatic import licence: Declaración Jurada Anticipada de Importación (DJAI); (ii) non-automatic licences required in the form of Certificados de Importación (CIs) for the importation of certain goods; (iii) requirements imposed on importers to undertake certain trade-restrictive commitments; and (iv) the alleged systematic delay in granting import approval or refusal to grant such approval, or the grant of import approval subject to importers undertaking to comply with certain allegedly trade-restrictive commitments.

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