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Japon - Taxes sur les boissons alcooliques
Le 11 juillet 1996 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Japon - Taxes sur les boissons alcooliques”.
Ucrania - Medidas antidumping sobre el nitrato de amonio
El 20 de julio de 2018 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Ucrania - Medidas antidumping sobre el nitrato de amonio”.
United States - Certain Methodologies and their Application to Anti-Dumping Proceedings Involving China
On 11 May 2017 the WTO Appellate Body issued its report in the case “United States - Certain Methodologies and their Application To Anti-Dumping Proceedings Involving China”.
Ucrania - Medidas de salvaguardia definitivas sobre determinados vehículos automóviles para el transporte de personas
El 26 de junio de 2015 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Ucrania - Medidas de salvaguardia definitivas sobre determinados vehículos automóviles para el transporte de personas”.
Estados Unidos - Artículo 129(c)(1) de la Ley de los acuerdos de la Ronda Uruguay
El 15 de julio de 2002 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Artículo 129(c)(1) de la Ley de los Acuerdos de la Ronda Uruguay”.
United States - Restrictions on Imports of Cotton and Man-Made Fibre Underwear
On 22 December 1995 Costa Rica requested consultations with the United States concerning US restrictions on textile imports from Costa Rica. Costa Rica alleged that these restrictions were in violation of the ATC agreement.
United States - Import Measures on Certain Products from the European Communities
On 4 March 1999 the EC requested consultations with the US in respect of the US decision effective as of 3 March 1999 to withhold liquidation on imports from the EC of a series of products together valued at over $500 million on an annual basis and to impose a contingent liability for 100% duties on each individual importation of affected products. On 2 March 1999 the arbitrators charged with determining the level of suspension of concessions requested by the United States in response to the failure by the EC to implement the recommendations of the DSB in respect of the EC’s banana regime (WT/DS27) had asked for additional data from the parties and informed the parties that they were unable to issue their report within the 60-day period envisaged by the DSU. The EC contends that the measure made effective by the US as of 3 March 1999 deprives EC imports into the United States of the products in question of the right to a duty not in excess of the rate bound in the US Schedule. The EC further contended that by requiring the deposit of a bond to cover the contingent liability for 100% duties US Customs effectively impose 100% duties on each individual importation. The EC alleged violations of Articles 3 21 22 and 23 of the DSU and Articles I II VIII and XI of GATT 1994. The EC also alleged nullification and impairment of benefits under GATT 1994 as well as the impediment of the objectives of the DSU and GATT 1994. The EC had requested urgent consultations pursuant to Article 4.8 of the DSU.
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.
United States - Import Measures on Certain Products from the European Communities
On 4 March 1999 the EC requested consultations with the US in respect of the US decision effective as of 3 March 1999 to withhold liquidation on imports from the EC of a series of products together valued at over $500 million on an annual basis and to impose a contingent liability for 100% duties on each individual importation of affected products. On 2 March 1999 the arbitrators charged with determining the level of suspension of concessions requested by the United States in response to the failure by the EC to implement the recommendations of the DSB in respect of the EC’s banana regime (WT/DS27) had asked for additional data from the parties and informed the parties that they were unable to issue their report within the 60-day period envisaged by the DSU. The EC contends that the measure made effective by the US as of 3 March 1999 deprives EC imports into the United States of the products in question of the right to a duty not in excess of the rate bound in the US Schedule. The EC further contended that by requiring the deposit of a bond to cover the contingent liability for 100% duties US Customs effectively impose 100% duties on each individual importation. The EC alleged violations of Articles 3 21 22 and 23 of the DSU and Articles I II VIII and XI of GATT 1994. The EC also alleged nullification and impairment of benefits under GATT 1994 as well as the impediment of the objectives of the DSU and GATT 1994. The EC had requested urgent consultations pursuant to Article 4.8 of the DSU.
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.
Chili - Système des fourchettes de prix et mesures de sauvegarde appliquées à certains produits agricoles
Le 23 septembre 2002 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Chili - Système des fourchettes de prix et mesures de sauvegarde appliquées à certains produits agricoles”.
European Communities - Trade Description of Sardines
On 20 March 2001 Peru requested consultations with the EC concerning Regulation (EEC) 2136/89 which according to Peru prevents Peruvian exporters to continue to use the trade description “sardines” for their products. Peru submitted that according to the relevant Codex Alimentarius standards (STAN 94-181 rev. 1995) the species “sardinops sagax sagax” are listed among those species which can be traded as “sardines”. Peru therefore considered that the above Regulation constitutes an unjustifiable barrier to trade and hence in breach of Articles 2 and 12 of the TBT Agreement and Article XI:1 of GATT 1994. In addition Peru argues that the Regulation is inconsistent with the principle of non-discrimination and hence in breach of Articles I and III of GATT 1994.
Estados Unidos - Trato fiscal aplicado a las “empresas de ventas en el extranjero” - Recurso 1
El 14 de enero de 2002 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Trato fiscal aplicado a las “empresas de ventas en el extranjero” - Recurso”.
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.
Argentine - Mesures concernant le commerce des marchandises et des services
Le 14 avril 2016 l’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a publié son rapport dans l’affaire “Argentine — Mesures concernant le commerce des marchandises et des services” introduite par le Panama.
México - Medidas antidumping definitivas sobre la carne de bovino y el arroz
El 06 de junio de 2005 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “México - Medidas antidumping definitivas sobre la carne de bovino y el arroz”.
États-Unis - Mesures compensatoires visant certains produits plats en acier au carbone laminés à chaud en provenance d'Inde - Recours 1
Le 15 novembre 2019 l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial de la mise en conformité concernant la procédure engagée par l’Inde dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures compensatoires visant certains produits plats en acier au carbone laminés à chaud en provenance d’Inde” (DS436).
Thaïlande - Mesures douanières et fiscales visant les cigarettes en provenance des Philippines - Recours 2
Le 12 juillet 2019 l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial dans la procédure de mise en conformité engagée par les Philippines dans l’affaire “Thaïlande — Mesures douanières et fiscales visant les cigarettes en provenance des Philippines — Deuxième recours des Philippines à l’article 21:5 du Mémorandum d’accord sur le règlement des différends” (DS371).
Canada - Mesures antidumping visant les importations de certains tubes soudés en acier au carbone en provenance du Territoire douanier distinct de Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen et Matsu
Le 21 décembre 2016 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire introduite par le Taipei chinois “Canada — Mesures antidumping visant les importations de certains tubes soudés en acier au carbone” (DS482).
European Communities - Definitive Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Iron or Steel Fasteners from China
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.