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United States - Final Dumping Determination on Softwood Lumber from Canada
On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affirmative determination of sales at less than fair value (dumping) with respect to certain softwood lumber products from Canada (Inv. No. A-122-838) announced by the US Department of Commerce (USDOC) on 21 March 2002 pursuant to Section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended on 22 May 2002 (Final Determination). The measures at issue include the initiation of the investigation, the conduct of the investigation and the Final Determination. Canada considered these measures and, in particular, the determinations made and methodologies adopted therein by the DOC under authority of the United States Tariff Act of 1930, to violate Articles 1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.8, 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.9 and 9.3 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement and Articles VI and X:3(a) of the GATT 1994.
United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Shrimp from Viet Nam - 2011
On 1 February 2010, Viet Nam requested consultations with the United States concerning a number of anti-dumping measures on certain frozen warmwater shrimp from Viet Nam. In addition to several administrative and new shipper reviews, the request for consultations concerns several US laws, regulations, administrative proceedings and practices, including zeroing. Viet Nam considers that these measures are inconsistent with the United States' obligations under: - Articles I, II, VI:1 and VI:2 of the GATT 1994; - several provisions of the Anti-Dumping Agreement; - Article XVI:4 of the WTO Agreement; and - Viet Nam's Protocol of Accession.
Estados Unidos - Medidas Antidumping sobre los Camarones Procedentes de Tailandia
El 16 de julio de 2008 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público su informe relativo a los informes de los Grupos Especiales encargados de los asuntos “Estados Unidos — Medidas relativas a los camarones procedentes de Tailandia” (DS343) y “Estados Unidos — Directiva sobre fianzas aduaneras para determinadas mercancías sujetas a derechos antidumping y compensatorios” (DS345). Estos Grupos Especiales examinaron reclamaciones presentadas por Tailandia y la India, respectivamente.
Chine - Droits compensateurs et droits antidumping visant les aciers dits magnétiques laminés, à grains orientés, en provenance des États-Unis - Recours 1
Le 31 juillet 2015, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial de la mise en conformité dans le différend entre la Chine et les Etats-Unis “Chine — Droits compensateurs et droits antidumping visant les aciers dits magnétiques laminés, à grains orientés, en provenance des Etats-Unis” (DS414).
United States - Countervailing Duty Investigation on Dynamic Random Access Memory Semiconductors (DRAMS) from Korea
On 30 June 2003, Korea requested consultations with the United States concerning the US authorities’ affirmative preliminary and final countervailing duty determinations, the preliminary injury determination and any subsequent determinations that may be made during the injury investigation, on DRAMs and DRAM modules from Korea. Korea is also challenging all related laws and regulations, including Section 771 of the US Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351 respectively.
Communautés Européennes - Désignation commerciale des pectinides (Demandes du Perou et du Chili)
Le 05 août 1996, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautes Europeennes - Designation commerciale des pectinides (demandes du Perou et du Chili)”.
États-Unis - Traitement fiscal des “sociétés de ventes à l’étranger”
Le 24 février 2000, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Traitement fiscal des “sociétés de ventes à l’étranger””.
European Communities - Conditions for the Granting of Tariff Preferences to Developing Countries
On 5 March 2002, India requested consultations with the EC concerning the conditions under which the EC accords tariff preferences to developing countries under its current scheme of generalized tariff preferences (“GSP scheme”). India presented this request pursuant to Article 4 of the DSU, Article XXIII:1 of the GATT 1994 and paragraph 4(b) of the so-called Enabling Clause. India considered that the tariff preferences accorded by the EC under the special arrangements, (i) for combating drug production and trafficking and (ii) for the protection of labour rights and the environment, create undue difficulties for India’s exports to the EC, including for those under the general arrangements of the EC’s GSP scheme, and nullify or impair the benefits accruing to India under the most favoured nation provisions of Article I:1 of the GATT 1994 and paragraphs 2(a), 3(a) and 3(c) of the Enabling Clause. In India’s view, the conditions under which the EC accorded tariff preferences under the special arrangements could not be reconciled with the requirements provided in paragraphs 2(a), 3(a) and 3(c) of the Enabling Clause.
Brasil - Medidas que afectan al coco desecado
El 21 de febrero de 1997, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Brasil - Medidas que afectan al coco desecado”.
European Communities - Export Subsidies on Sugar - Complaint by Brazil
On 27 September 2002, Australia and Brazil requested consultations with the European Communities concerning the export subsidies provided by the EC in the framework of its Common Organisation of the Market for the sugar sector. The requests concerned Council Regulation (EC) No. 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the EC’s common organization of the markets in the sugar sector, and all other legislation, regulations, administrative policies and other instruments relating to the EC regime for sugar and sugar containing products including the rules adopted pursuant to the procedure referred to in Article 42(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1260/2001, and any other provision related thereto. On 14 March 2003, Thailand requested consultations with the European Communities on the same matter.
Colombia - Medidas relativas a la importación de textiles, prendas de vestir y calzado
El 27 de noviembre de 2015, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Colombia - Medidas relativas a la importación de textiles, prendas de vestir y calzado”.
Australia - Measures Affecting Importation of Salmon - Recourse 1
On 5 October 1995, Canada requested consultations with Australia in respect of Australia’s prohibition of imports of salmon from Canada based on a quarantine regulation. Canada alleged that the prohibition is inconsistent with Articles XI and XIII of the GATT 1994, and also inconsistent with the SPS Agreement.
États-Unis - Restrictions à l’importation de vêtements de dessous de coton et de fibres synthétiques ou artificielles en provenance du Costa Rica
Le 08 novembre 1996, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Etats-Unis - Restrictions a l’importation de vetements de dessous de coton et de fibres synthetiques ou artificielles en provenance du Costa Rica”.
Filipinas - Impuestos sobre los aguardientes
El 21 de diciembre de 2011, el Órgano de Apelación emitió su informe sobre la diferencia “Filipinas — Impuestos sobre los aguardientes” (WT/DS396/AB/R y WT/DS403/AB/R).
États-Unis - Mesures compensatoires concernant certains produits en provenance des Communautés européennes
Le 09 décembre 2002, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures compensatoires concernant certains produits en provenance des Communautés européennes”.
Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva en materia de derechos compensatorios con respecto a determinada madera blanda procedente del Canadá
El 19 de enero de 2004, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva en materia derechos compensatorios con respecto a determinada madera blanda procedente del Canadá”.
Comunidades Europeas - Derechos antidumping sobre las importaciones de ropa de cama de algodón originarias de la India - Recurso 1
El 08 de abril de 2003, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Communidades Europeas - Derechos antidumping sobre las importaciones de ropa de cama de algodón originarias de la India - Recurso”.
Argentina - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de calzado, textiles, prendas de vestir y otros artículos
El 27 de marzo de 1998, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Argentina - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de calzado, textiles, prendas de vestir y otros artículos”.
États-Unis - Normes concernant l’essence nouvelle et ancienne formules
Le 29 avril 1996, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Etats-Unis - Normes concernant l’essence nouvelle et ancienne formules”.
États-Unis - Maintien en existence et application de la méthode de réduction à zéro
Le 1er octobre 2008, l’OMC a publié le rapport du groupe spécial qui avait examiné la plainte des Communautés européennes contre les États-Unis dans l’affaire du “Maintien en existence et en application de la méthode de réduction à zéro” (DS350).