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Chile - Price Band System and Safeguard Measures Relating to Certain Agricultural Products - Recourse 1
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
États-Unis - Mesures de sauvegarde définitives à l’importation de certains produits en acier
Le 11 juillet 2003, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures de sauvegarde définitives à l’importation de certains produits en acier”.
Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant le commerce des aéronefs civils gros porteurs (Boeing - Airbus) - Recours 2
Le 2 décembre 2019, l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial chargé de la mise en conformité dans l’affaire soumise par l’Union européenne intitulée “Communautés européennes et certains États membres - Mesures affectant le commerce des aéronefs civils gros porteurs - Recours de l’UE à l’article 21:5 du Mémorandum d’accord sur le règlement des différends“( DS316).
Turquía - Medidas que afectan a la importación de arroz
El 21 de septiembre de 2007, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Turquía - Medidas que afectan a la importación de arroz”.
Union européenne et ses états membres - Certaines mesures relatives au secteur de l’énergie
Le 10 août, l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial concernant la procédure engagée par la Fédération de Russie dans l’affaire “Union européenne et ses États membres — Certaines mesures relatives au secteur de l’énergie” (DS476).
États-Unis - Traitement fiscal des “sociétés de ventes à l’étranger”
L’OMC a publié, le 30 août 2002, le rapport d’arbitrage concernant l’affaire “États-Unis - Traitement fiscal des “sociétés de ventes à l’étranger”.
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.
Estados Unidos - Exámenes administrativos de derechos antidumping y otras medidas en relación con las importaciones de determinado jugo de naranja procedente del Brasil
El 25 de marzo de 2011, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Exámenes administrativos derechos antidumping y otras medidas en relación con las importaciones determinado jugo de naranja procedente del Brasil”.
India - Patent Protection for Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Chemical 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 - Derechos antidumping y compensatorios sobre determinados productos y la utilización de los hechos de que se tenga conocimiento
El 21 de enero de 2021, la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial relativo al asunto “Estados Unidos — Derechos antidumping y compensatorios sobre determinados productos y la utilización de los hechos de que se tenga conocimiento” (DS539), planteado por Corea.
Russia - Anti-dumping Duties on Light Commercial Vehicles from Germany and Italy
On 22 March 2018, the WTO Appellate Body issued its report in the case “Russia — Anti-Dumping Duties on Light Commercial Vehicles from Germany and Italy.
Canada - Anti-Dumping Measures on Imports of Certain Carbon Steel Welded Pipe from the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu
On 25 June 2014, Chinese Taipei requested consultations with Canada with respect to the provisional and definitive anti-dumping measures imposed by Canada on imports of certain carbon steel welded pipe (CSWP) originating in, among others, Chinese Taipei. Chinese Taipei claims that the measures are inconsistent with: - Articles 1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 5.8, 6.8, 6.10, 18 and Annex II of the Anti-Dumping Agreement; - Article VI of the GATT 1994. On 7 November 2014, Chinese Taipei requested further consultations. In addition to the measures listed in the original request for consultations, Chinese Taipei claimed that the measures were also inconsistent with Articles 2.2, 7.1(ii), 7.5, 9.2 and 9.3 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement.
Canada - Durée de la protection conférée par un brevet
Le 05 mai 2000, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Canada - Durée de la protection conférée par un brevet”.
Russie - Droits antidumping sur les véhicules utilitaires légers en provenance d’Allemagne et d’Italie
Le 27 janvier, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire soumise par l’Union européenne “Russie — Droits antidumping sur les véhicules utilitaires légers en provenance d’Allemagne et d’Italie” (DS479).
European Communities - Customs Classification of Certain Computer Equipment
Complaints by the United States. These are in respect of the alleged reclassification by the European Communities, for tariff purposes, of certain Local Area Network (LAN) adapter equipment and personal computers with multimedia capability. The US alleged that these measures violate Article II of GATT 1994.
Australia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de salmón
El 12 de junio de 1998, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Australia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de salmón”.
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.
Estados Unidos - Medidas compensatorias sobre el papel supercalandrado procedente del Canadá
El 05 de julio de 2018, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas compensatorias sobre el papel supercalandrado procedente del Canadá”.
Japón - Medidas que afectan a los productos agropecuarios
El 22 de febrero de 1999, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Japón - Medidas que afectan a los productos agropecuarios”.
Estados Unidos - Medidas que tratan como subvenciones las limitaciones de las exportaciones
El 29 de junio de 2001, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas que tratan como subvenciones las limitaciones de las exportaciones”.