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Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping sobre determinados camarones procedentes de Viet Nam
El 11 de julio de 2011, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping sobre determinados camarones procedentes de Viet Nam”.
Canada - Maintien de la suspension d’obligations dans le différend CE - Hormones
L’OMC a publié, le 31 mars 2008, les rapports des groupes spéciaux sur les plaintes déposées par les Communautés européennes dans les affaires “États-Unis — Maintien de la suspension d’obligations dans le différend CE — Hormones”(DS320) et “Canada — Maintien de la suspension d’obligations dans le différend CE — Hormones” (DS321), respectivement.
Pakistán - Medidas antidumping sobre las películas de polipropileno orientado biaxialmente procedentes de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos
El 18 de enero de 2021 la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial encargado de examinar el asunto “Pakistán — Medidas antidumping sobre las películas de polipropileno orientado biaxialmente procedentes de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos” (DS538), planteado por los Emiratos Árabes Unidos.
United States - Measures Affecting the Production and Sale of Clove Oigarettes
On 7 April 2010, Indonesia requested consultations with the United States with respect to a provision of the Family Smoking Prevention Tobacco Control Act of 2009 that bans clove cigarettes. Indonesia alleged that Section 907, which was signed into law on 22 June 2009, prohibits, among other things, the production or sale in the United States of cigarettes containing certain additives, including clove, but would continue to permit the production and sale of other cigarettes, including cigarettes containing menthol. Indonesia alleged that Section 907 is inconsistent, inter alia, with Article III:4 of the GATT 1994, Article 2 of the TBT Agreement, and various provisions of the SPS Agreement.
États-Unis - Certaines prescriptions en matière d’étiquetage indiquant le pays d’origine (EPO)
L’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a remis, le 29 juin 2012, ses rapports dans les affaires “États-Unis — Certaines prescriptions en matière d’étiquetage indiquant le pays d’origine (EPO)” (DS384 et DS386).
États-Unis - Déterminations préliminaires concernant certains bois d’œuvre résineux en provenance du Canada
Le 27 septembre 2002, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Déterminations préliminaires concernant certains bois d’œuvre résineux en provenance du Canada”.
Japan - Countervailing Duties on Dynamic Random Access Memories from Korea
On 14 March 2006, Korea requested consultations with Japan concerning countervailing duties imposed by Japan on certain Dynamic Random Access Memories (DRAMs) from Korea. According to Korea, notice of the imposition of such duties was provided by Japan in Cabinet Order No. 13 and Finance Notice 35, published respectively in Issue No. 4264 and Special Issue No. 17 of the Official Gazette dated 27 January 2006. The request for consultations also concerns certain aspects of the investigation and the determination that led to the imposition of such duties.
United States - Countervailing Duties on Certain Corrosion-Resistant Carbon Steel Flat Products from Germany
On 10 November 2000, the EC requested consultations with the US in respect of countervailing duties imposed by the US on imports of certain corrosion-resistant carbon steel flat products (“corrosion resistant steel”), dealt with under US case number C-428-817. This dispute related, in particular, to the final results of a full sunset review of the above measure, carried out by the US Department of Commerce (“DOC”) and published in the US Federal Register No. 65 FR 47407 of 2 August 2000. In this decision, the DOC found that revocation of the countervailing duty order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of a countervailable subsidy. The EC considered that this finding is inconsistent with the obligations of the US under the SCM Agreement and, in particular, in breach of Articles 10, 11.9 and 21 (notably 21.3) thereof.
Mexico - Definitive Countervailing Measures on Olive Oil from the European Communities
On 31 March 2006, the European Communities requested consultations with Mexico concerning the imposition by Mexico of definitive countervailing measures on imports of olive oil from the European Communities.
Japón - Medidas que afectan a las películas y el papel fotográficos de consumo
El 31 de marzo de 1998, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Japón - Medidas que afectan a las películas y el papel fotográficos de consumo”.
United States - Safeguard Measures on Imports of Fresh, Chilled or Frozen Lamb Meat from New Zealand and Australia
On 16 July 1999, New Zealand requested consultations with the US in respect of a safeguard measure imposed by the US on imports of lamb meat from New Zealand (WT/DS177). New Zealand alleged that by Presidential Proclamation under Section 203 of the US Trade Act 1974, the US imposed a definitive safeguard measure in the form of a tariff-rate quota on imports fresh, chilled, or frozen lamb meat effective from 22 July 1999. New Zealand contended that this measure is inconsistent with Articles 2, 4, 5, 11 and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguards, and Articles I and XIX of GATT 1994. On 23 July 1999, Australia requested consultations with the US in respect of a definitive safeguard measure imposed by the US on imports of lamb (WT/DS178). Australia alleged that by Presidential Proclamation under Section 203 of the US Trade Act 1974, the US imposed a definitive safeguard measure in the form of a tariff-rate quota on imports of fresh, chilled, or frozen lamb meat from Australia effective from 22 July 1999. Australia contended that this measure is inconsistent with Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11 and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguards, and Articles I, II and XIX of GATT 1994.
États-Unis - Mesure de sauvegarde transitoire appliquée aux fils de coton peignés en provenance du Pakistan
Le 08 octobre 2001, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesure de sauvegarde transitoire appliquée aux fils de coton peignés en provenance du Pakistan”.
Australia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de manzanas procedentes de Nueva Zelandia
El 09 de agosto de 2010, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Australia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de manzanas procedentes de Nueva Zelandia”.
Argentina - Medidas de salvaguardia impuestas a las importaciones de calzado
El 25 de junio de 1999, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Argentina - Medidas de salvaguardia impuestas a las importaciones de calzado”.
Canadá - Determinadas medidas que afectan al sector de generación de energía renovable
El 6 de mayo de 2013, el Órgano de Apelación de la OMC publicó los informes sobre los asuntos “Canadá — Determinadas medidas que afectan al sector de generación de energía renovable” (DS412) y “Canadá — Medidas relativas al programa de tarifas reguladas” (DS426), respectivamente.
Mexique - Droits antidumping sur les tubes et tuyaux en acier en provenance du Guatemala
L’OMC a publié, le 8 juin 2007, le rapport du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné l’affaire “Mexique — Droits antidumping sur les tubes et tuyaux en acier en provenance du Guatemala” (DS331).
United States - Countervailing measures on certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products from India - Recourse 1
On 15 November 2019 the WTO circulated the compliance panel report in the case brought by India in “United States — Countervailing Measures on Certain Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products from India - Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by India” (DS436).
Communautés européennes - Mesures antidumping définitives visant certains éléments de fixation en fer ou en acier en provenance de Chine - Recours 1
Le 18 janvier 2016, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Mesures antidumping définitives visant certains éléments de fixation en fer ou en acier en provenance de Chine - Recours”.
Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva de la existencia de dumping respecto de la madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso 1
El 15 de agosto de 2006, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva de la existencia de dumping respecto de la madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso”.
Japan - Measures Affecting Agricultural Products
On 7 April 1997, the US requested consultations with Japan in respect of the latter’s prohibition, under quarantine measures, of imports of certain agricultural products. The US alleged that Japan prohibits the importation of each variety of a product requiring quarantine treatment until the quarantine treatment has been tested for that variety, even if the treatment has proved to be effective for other varieties of the same product. The US alleged violations of Articles 2, 5 and 8 of the SPS Agreement, Article XI of GATT 1994, and Article 4 of the Agreement on Agriculture. In addition, the US made a claim for nullification and impairment of benefits.
Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan al suministro transfronterizo de servicios de juegos de azar y apuestas
El 07 de abril de 2005, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan al suministro transfronterizo de servicios de juegos de azar y apuestas”.
États-Unis - Mesures compensatoires visant le papier supercalandré en provenance du Canada
Le 6 février 2020, l’Organe d’appel a remis son rapport dans l’affaire introduite par le Canada “États Unis - Mesures compensatoires visant le papier supercalendré en provenance du Canada” (DS505).
États-Unis - Mesure affectant les importations de chemises, chemisiers et blouses, de laine, tisses en provenance d’Inde
Le 25 avril 1997, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Etats-Unis - Mesure affectant les importations de chemises, chemisiers et blouses, de laine, tisses en provenance d’Inde”.
Estados Unidos - Determinados métodos y su aplicación a procedimientos antidumping que atañen a China
El 11 de mayo de 2017, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Determinados métodos y su aplicación a procedimientos antidumping que atañen a China”.
Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan al comercio de grandes aeronaves civiles - Segunda reclamación
El 12 de marzo de 2012, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan al comercio de grandes aeronaves civiles - Segunda reclamación”.
Japon - Mesures visant l’importation de pommes
Le 15 juillet 2003, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Japon - Mesures visant l’importation de pommes”.
United States - Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties on Certain Products and the Use of Facts Available
On 21 January 2021 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Korea in “United States — Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties on Certain Products and the Use of Facts Available” (DS539).
États-Unis - Mesures concernant l’importation, la commercialisation et la vente de thon et de produits du thon
L’OMC a publié, le 15 septembre 2011, le rapport du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné la plainte du Mexique dans le différend Etats-Unis — Mesures concernant l’importation, la commercialisation et la vente de thon et de produits du thon (DS381).
États-Unis - Détermination finale en matière de droits compensateurs concernant certains bois d’oeuvre résineux en provenance du Canada - Recours 1
Le 05 décembre 2005, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Détermination finale en matière de droits compensateurs concernant certains bois d’oeuvre résineux en provenance du Canada - Recours”.
United States - Safeguard Measures on Imports of Fresh, Chilled or Frozen Lamb Meat from New Zealand and Australia
On 16 July 1999, New Zealand requested consultations with the US in respect of a safeguard measure imposed by the US on imports of lamb meat from New Zealand (WT/DS177). New Zealand alleged that by Presidential Proclamation under Section 203 of the US Trade Act 1974, the US imposed a definitive safeguard measure in the form of a tariff-rate quota on imports fresh, chilled, or frozen lamb meat effective from 22 July 1999. New Zealand contended that this measure is inconsistent with Articles 2, 4, 5, 11 and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguards, and Articles I and XIX of GATT 1994. On 23 July 1999, Australia requested consultations with the US in respect of a definitive safeguard measure imposed by the US on imports of lamb (WT/DS178). Australia alleged that by Presidential Proclamation under Section 203 of the US Trade Act 1974, the US imposed a definitive safeguard measure in the form of a tariff-rate quota on imports of fresh, chilled, or frozen lamb meat from Australia effective from 22 July 1999. Australia contended that this measure is inconsistent with Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11 and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguards, and Articles I, II and XIX of GATT 1994.
China - Ayuda interna para los productores agropecuarios
El 28 de febrero de 2019, la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial encargado de examinar el asunto “China — Ayuda interna para los productores agropecuarios” (DS511), planteado por los Estados Unidos.
États-Unis - Règles d’origine concernant les textiles et les vêtements
Le 20 juin 2003, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Règles d’origine concernant les textiles et les vêtements”.
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.
China - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de partes de automóviles
El 15 de diciembre de 2008, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “China - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de partes de automóviles”.
États-Unis - Réexamen à l’extinction des droits antidumping appliqués aux produits plats en acier au carbone traité contre la corrosion en provenance du Japon
Le 15 décembre 2003, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Réexamen à l’extinction des droits antidumping appliqués aux produits plats en acier au carbone traité contre la corrosion en provenance du Japon”.
United States - Imposition of Countervailing Duties on Certain Hot-Rolled Lead and Bismuth Carbon Steel Products Originating in the United Kingdom
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.
Inde - Mesures concernant le secteur automobile
Le 19 mars 2002, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Inde - Mesures concernant le secteur automobile”.
Corea - Prohibiciones de importación, y prescripciones en materia de pruebas y certificación relativas a los radionúclidos
El 22 de febrero de 2018, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Corea - Prohibiciones de importación, y prescripciones en materia de pruebas y certificación relativas a los radionúclidos”.
Comunidades Europeas - Denominación comercial de los moluscos del género pectinidae
El 05 de agosto de 1996, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Communidades Europeas - Denominación comercial de los moluscos del género pectinidae”.
United States - Measures Affecting Trade in Large Civil Aircraft (Second Complaint)
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
Brésil - Certaines mesures concernant la taxation et les impositions
Le 30 août 2017, l’OMC a publié les rapports des groupes spéciaux dans les affaires introduites par l’Union européenne et le Japon “Brésil — Certaines mesures concernant la taxation et les impositions” (DS472 et DS497).
Maroc - Mesures antidumping définitives visant les cahiers scolaires en provenance de Tunisie
Le 27 juillet 2021, l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner l’affaire introduite par la Tunisie “Maroc — Mesures antidumping définitives visant les cahiers scolaires en provenance de Tunisie” (DS578).
Canada - Measures Relating to Exports of Wheat and Treatment of Imported Grain
On 17 December 2002, the United States requested consultations with Canada as regards matters concerning the export of wheat by the Canadian Wheat Board and the treatment accorded by Canada to grain imported into Canada. According to the United States, the actions of the Government of Canada and the Canadian Wheat Board (entity enjoying exclusive rights to purchase and sell Western Canadian wheat for human consumption) related to export of wheat appear to be inconsistent with paragraphs 1(a) and 1(b) of Article XVII of GATT 1994.
États-Unis - Lois, réglementations et méthode de calcul des marges de dumping (Réduction à zéro)
Le 31 octobre 2005, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Lois, réglementations et méthode de calcul des marges de dumping (Réduction à zéro)”.
Korea, Republic of - Sunset Review of Anti-Dumping Duties on Stainless Steel Bars
On 30 November 2020 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Japan in “Korea - Sunset Review of Anti-Dumping Duties on Stainless Steel Bars” (DS553).
Corea - Derechos antidumping sobre las válvulas neumáticas procedentes del Japón
El 12 de abril de 2018, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Corea - Derechos antidumping sobre las válvulas neumáticas procedentes del Japón”.
États-Unis - Mesures compensatoires visant le papier supercalandré en provenance du Canada
Le 5 juillet, l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner l’affaire “États-Unis — Mesures compensatoires visant le papier supercalendré en provenance du Canada” (DS505), introduite par le Canada.
Estados Unidos - Ley Antidumping de 1916
El 28 de agosto de 2000, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Ley Antidumping de 1916”.
Guatemala - Enquête antidumping concernant le ciment Portland en provenance du Mexique
Le 02 novembre 1998, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Guatemala - Enquête antidumping concernant le ciment Portland en provenance du Mexique”.
Comunidades Europeas - Medidas que afectan a la carne y los productos cárnicos (Hormonas)
El 18 de agosto de 1997, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Communidades Europeas - Medidas queafectan a la carne y los productos cárnicos (hormonas)”.