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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”.
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).
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”.
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
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)
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).
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.
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.