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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).
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”.
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”.
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”.
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.
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”.
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.
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.