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Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of - Measures Concerning the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
On 16 June 2020 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Qatar in “Saudi Arabia — Measures concerning the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights” (DS567).
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)
Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping que aplican el método de fijación de precios diferenciales a la madera blanda procedente del Canadá
El 9 de abril de 2019 la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial encargado de la reclamación presentada por el Canadá en la diferencia “Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping que aplican el método de fijación de precios diferenciales a la madera blanda procedente del Canadá” (DS534).
États-Unis - Mesures concernant l’importation, la commercialisation et la vente de thon et de produits du thon - Recours 2
Le 14 décembre 2018, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport dans les affaires introduites par le Mexique et les États-Unis “États-Unis — Mesures concernant l’importation, la commercialisation et la vente de thon et de produits du thon — Deuxième recours du Mexique à l’article 21:5 du Mémorandum d’accord sur le règlement des différends” (DS381).
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).
United States - Anti-Dumping Measures Applying Differential Pricing Methodology to Softwood Lumber from Canada
On 9 April 2019 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Canada in “United States - Anti-Dumping Measures Applying Differential Pricing Methodology to Softwood Lumber from Canada” (DS534).
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.
Canada - Measures Affecting the Export of Civilian Aircraft
On 10 March 1997, Brazil requested consultations with Canada in respect of certain subsidies granted by the Government of Canada or its provinces intended to support the export of civilian aircraft. The request was made pursuant to Article 4 of the SCM Agreement. Brazil contended that these measures are inconsistent with Article 3 of the SCM Agreement.
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.
Chile - Sistema de bandas de precios y medidas de salvaguardia aplicados a determinados productos agrícolas - Recurso 1
El 08 de diciembre de 2006, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Chile - Sistema de bandas de precios y medidas de salvaguardia aplicados a determinados productos agrícolas - Recurso”.
United States - Definitive Safeguard Measures on Imports of Certain Steel Products
The European Communities, Japan, Korea, Switzerland, Canada, Venezuela, Norway, China, Mexico, New Zealan and Brazil requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures imposed by the US in the form of an increase in duties on imports of certain flat steel, hot-rolled bar, cold-finished bar, rebar, certain welded tubular products, carbon and alloy fittings, stainless steel bar, stainless steel rod, tin mill products and stainless steel wire and in the form of a tariff rate quota on imports of slabs effective as of 20 March 2002.
Estados Unidos - Determinadas prescripciones en materia de etiquetado indicativo del país de origen (EPO)
El 29 de junio de 2012, el Órgano de Apelación de la OMC emitió sus informes sobre los asuntos “Estados Unidos — Determinadas prescripciones en materia de etiquetado indicativo del país de origen (EPO)” (DS384 y DS386).
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).
Canada - Patent Protection of Pharmaceutical Products
On 19 December 1997, the EC requested consultations with Canada in respect of the alleged lack of protection of inventions by Canada in the area of pharmaceuticals under the relevant provisions of the Canadian implementing legislation, in particular the Patent Act. The EC alleged that Canada’s legislation is not compatible with its obligations under the TRIPS Agreement, because it does not provide for the full protection of patented pharmaceutical inventions for the entire duration of the term of protection envisaged by Articles 27.1, 28 and 33 of the TRIPS Agreement.