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China - Measures Related to the Exportation of Various Raw Materials
On 23 June 2009, the United States requested consultations with China with respect to China's restraints on the export from China of various forms of raw materials. The United States cites 32 measures through which China allegedly imposes restraints on the exports in question and note that there appear to be additional unpublished restrictive measures.
Australia - Measures Affecting the Importation of Apples from New Zealand
On 31 August 2007, New Zealand requested consultations with Australia concerning measures imposed by Australia on the importation of apples from New Zealand. On 27 March 2007, Australia's Director of Animal and Plant Quarantine determined a policy for the importation of apples from New Zealand: “Importation of apples can be permitted subject to the Quarantine Act 1908, and the application of phytosanitary measures as specified in the Final import risk analysis report for apples from New Zealand, November 2006”. New Zealand considers that these restrictions are inconsistent with Australia's obligations under the SPS Agreement, and in particular Articles 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 8 and Annex C. On 13 September 2007, the European Communities requested to join the consultations. On 14 September 2007, the United States requested to join the consultations. Subsequently, Australia informed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of the European Communities and the United States to join the consultations. On 6 December 2007, New Zealand requested the establishment of a panel. At its meeting on 17 December 2007, the DSB deferred the establishment of a panel.
Communautés européennes - Désignation commerciale des sardines
Le 29 mai 2002, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Désignation commerciale des sardines”.
India - Restricciones cuantitativas a las importaciones de productos agrícolas, textiles e industriales
El 23 de agosto de 1999, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “India - Restricciones cuantitativas a las importaciones de productos agrícolas, textiles e industriales”.
Corée - Mesures affectant les importations de viande de bœuf fraîche, réfrigérée et congelée
Le 31 juillet 2000, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Corée - Mesures affectant les importations de viande de bœuf fraîche, réfrigérée et congelée”.
Canada - Maintien de la suspension d’obligations dans le différend CE - Hormones
L’Organe d’appel a publié, le 16 octobre 2008, ses rapports concernant les rapports des groupes spéciaux dans les affaires “Etats-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.
India - Protección mediante patente de los productos farmacéuticos y los productos químicos para la agricultura
El 19 de diciembre de 1997, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “India - Protección mediante patente de los productos farmacéuticos y los productos químicos para la agricultura”.
Canada - Certaines mesures affectant le secteur de la production d’énergie renouvelable
Le 6 mai 2013, l’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a remis ses rapports dans les affaires “Canada — Certaines mesures affectant le secteur de la production d’énergie renouvelable” (DS412) et “Canada — Mesures relatives au programme de tarifs de rachat garantis” (DS426), respectivement.
United States - Import Prohibition of Certain Shrimp and Shrimp Products - Recourse 1
On 8 October 1996, India, Malaysia, Pakistan and Thailand requested consultations with the United States concerning a ban on importation of shrimp and shrimp products from these complainants imposed by the US under Section 609 of US Public Law 101-162. Violations of Articles I, XI and XIII of the GATT 1994, as well nullification and impairment of benefits, were alleged.
Philippines - Taxes sur les spiritueux distillés
L’Organe d’appel a remis, le 21 décembre 2011, son rapport dans l’affaire “Philippines — Taxes sur les spiritueux distillés” (WT/DS396/AB/R et WT/DS403/AB/R).
United States - Final Countervailing Duty Determination with Respect to Certain Softwood Lumber from Canada - Recourse 1
On 3 May 2002, Canada requested consultations with the United States. The request concerned the final affirmative countervailing duty determination by the US Department of Commerce (File No. C‑122839) issued on 25 March 2002, with respect to certain softwood lumber from Canada. The measures at issue include the initiation and conduct of the investigation, the final determination, provision of expedited reviews, and other matters related to these measures. Canada contended that these measures were inconsistent with, and violate the United States’ obligations under Articles 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 19, 22 and 32.1 of the SCM Agreement and Articles VI:3 and X:3 of the GATT 1994.
Canada - Measures Affecting the Importation of Milk and the Exportation of Dairy Products - Recourse 1
On 8 October 1997, the United States requested consultations with Canada in respect of export subsidies allegedly granted by Canada on dairy products and the administration by Canada of the tariff-rate quota on milk. The United States contended that these export subsidies by Canada distort markets for dairy products and adversely affect US sales of dairy products. The United States alleged violations of Articles II, X and X1 of the GATT 1994, Articles 3, 4, 8, 9 and 10 of the Agreement on Agriculture, Article 3 of the SCM Agreement, and Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Import Licensing Agreement.
Comunidades Europeas - Derechos antidumping sobre las importaciones de ropa de cama de algodón originarias de la India
El 30 de octubre de 2000, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Communidades Europeas - Derechos antidumping sobre las importaciones de ropa de cama de algodón originarias de la India”.
États-Unis - Articles 301 à 310 de la Loi de 1974 sur le commerce extérieur
Le 22 décembre 1999, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Articles 301 à 310 de la Loi de 1974 sur le commerce extérieur”.
United States - Section 129(c)(1) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act
On 17 January 2001, Canada requested consultations with the US concerning Section 129(c)(1) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (the “URAA”) and the Statement of Administrative Action accompanying the URAA. In Canada’s view, in a situation in which the DSB has ruled that the US has, in an anti-dumping or countervailing duty proceeding, acted inconsistently with US obligations under the AD or SCM Agreements, the US law prohibits the US from complying fully with the DSB ruling. Under US law, determinations whether to levy anti-dumping or countervailing duties are made after the imports occur. With regard to imports that occurred prior to a date on which the US directs compliance with the DSB ruling, the measures require US authorities to disregard the DSB ruling in making such determinations, even where the determination whether to levy anti-dumping or countervailing duties is made after the date fixed by the DSB for compliance. In such circumstances, determinations by the US to levy anti-dumping or countervailing duties would be inconsistent with its obligations under the AD or SCM Agreements. Canada considered that these measures are inconsistent with US obligations under Article 21.3 of the DSU, in the context of Articles 3.1, 3.2, 3.7 and 21.1 of the DSU; Article VI of the GATT 1994; Articles 10 and note 36, 19.2, 19.4 and note 51, 21.1, 32.1, 32.2, 32.3, and 32.5 of the SCM Agreement; Articles 1, 9.3, 11.1, 18.1-4 and note 12 of the AD Agreement; and Article XVI:4 of the WTO Agreement.
États-Unis - Mesure de sauvegarde à l’importation de viande d’agneau fraîche, réfrigérée ou congelée en provenance de Nouvelle-Zélande
Le 01 mai 2001, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesure de sauvegarde à l’importation de viande d’agneau fraîche, réfrigérée ou congelée en provenance de Nouvelle-Zélande”.
Argentina - Medidas que afectan a la importación de mercancías
El 22 de agosto de 2014 se publicaron los informes del Grupo Especial en la diferencia entre la Argentina, los Estados Unidos, el Japón y la Unión Europea en relación con medidas de importación de la Argentina (DS438, DS444, DS445)”
Argentine - Droits antidumping définitifs visant la viande de volaille en provenance du Brésil
Le 22 avril 2003, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Argentine - Droits antidumping définitifs visant la viande de volaille en provenance du Brésil”.
United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Stainless Steel Plate in Coils and Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip from Korea
On 30 July 1999, Korea requested consultations with the US in respect of Preliminary and Final Determinations of the US’s Department of Commerce (DOC) on Stainless Steel Plate in Coils from Korea dated 4 November 1998 and 31 March 1999 respectively, and Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip from Korea dated 20 January 1999 and 8 June 1999 respectively. Korea considered that several errors were made by the US in those determinations which resulted in erroneous findings and deficient conclusions as well as the imposition, calculation and collection of anti-dumping margins which are incompatible with the obligation of the US under the provisions of the Anti-Dumping Agreement and Article VI of GATT 1994 and in particular, but not necessarily exclusively, Article 2, Article 6 and Article 12 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement. Korea believed that the US did not act in conformity with the cited provisions, among others, in its treatment of the following: certain US sales made to a bankrupt company; the calculation of two distinct exchange rate periods for export sales; and currency conversion for certain normal value sales made in US dollars.
Chili - Taxes sur les boissons alcooliques
Le 15 juin 1999, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Chili - Taxes sur les boissons alcooliques”.
India - Export Related Measures
On 31 October 2019 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by the United States in “India — Export Related Measures” (DS541).
États-Unis - Certaines mesures relatives au secteur des énergies renouvelables
Le 27 juin 2019, l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Certaines mesures relatives au secteur des énergies renouvelables”, introduite par l’Inde (DS510).
Estados Unidos - Trato fiscal aplicado a las “empresas de ventas en el extranjero”
El 08 de octubre de 1999, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Trato fiscal aplicado a las “empresas de ventas en el extranjero””.
United States - Sections 301-310 of the Trade Act of 1974
On 25 November 1998, the EC requested consultations with the US in respect of Title III, chapter 1 (sections 301-310) of the US Trade Act of 1974 (the Trade Act), as amended, and in particular sections 306 and 305 of this Act.
États-Unis - Mesures de sauvegarde définitives à l’importation de certains produits en acier
Le 10 novembre 2003, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures de sauvegarde définitives à l’importation de certains produits en acier”.
Korea - Definitive Safeguard Measure on Imports of Certain Dairy Products
On 12 August 1997, the EC requested consultations with Korea in respect of a definitive safeguard measure imposed by Korea on imports of certain dairy products. The EC contended that under the provisions of different governmental measures, Korea has imposed a safeguard measure in the form of an import quota on imports of certain dairy products. The EC considered that this measure is in violation of Articles 2, 4, 5 and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguard Measures, as well as a violation of Article XIX of GATT 1994.
United States - Import Prohibition of Certain Shrimp and Shrimp Products - Recourse 1
On 8 October 1996, India, Malaysia, Pakistan and Thailand requested consultations with the United States concerning a ban on importation of shrimp and shrimp products from these complainants imposed by the US under Section 609 of US Public Law 101-162. Violations of Articles I, XI and XIII of the GATT 1994, as well nullification and impairment of benefits, were alleged.
États-Unis - Mesures affectant la production et la vente de cigarettes aux clous de girofle
Le 2 septembre 2011, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner la plainte déposée par l’Indonésie au sujet de l’interdiction imposée par les États-Unis visant les cigarettes aux clous de girofle (DS406)
Comunidades Europeas - Medidas que afectan al amianto y a los productos que contienen amianto
El 12 de marzo de 2001, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Medidas que afectan al amianto y a los productos que contienen amianto”.
México - Medidas compensatorias definitivas sobre el aceite de oliva procedente de las Comunidades Europeas
El 4 de septiembre de 2008, un Grupo Especial de la OMC emitió su informe con respecto a la reclamación de las CE relativa a las medidas compensatorias definitivas impuestas por México sobre el aceite de oliva procedente de las Comunidades Europeas (DS341).
Inde - Droits additionnels et droits additionnels supplémentaires sur les importations en provenance des États-Unis
L’OMC a publié, le 9 juin 2017, le rapport du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné une plainte des Etats-Unis dans l’affaire “Inde — Droits additionnels et droits additionnels supplémentaires sur les importations en provenance des Etats-Unis” (DS360).
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.
Korea - Anti-Dumping Duties on Imports of Certain Paper from Indonesia (WT/DS312)
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.
Brasil - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de neumáticos recauchutados
El 03 de diciembre de 2007, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Brasil - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de neumáticos recauchutados”.
Mexique - Enquête antidumping concernant le sirop de maïs à haute teneur en fructose en provenance des États-Unis - Recours 1
Le 22 juin 2001, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Mexique - Enquête antidumping concernant le sirop de maïs à haute teneur en fructose en provenance des États-Unis - Recours”.
Korea - Measures Affecting the Importation of Bovine Meat and Meat Products from Canada
On 9 April 2009, Canada requested consultations with Korea concerning measures affecting the importation of bovine meat and meat products from Canada. According to Canada, since May 2003 Korea prohibits the importation of Canadian bovine meat and meat products. The alleged objective of this prohibition would be that of protecting against risks arising from bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
United States - Measures Affecting Trade in Large Civil Aircraft (Second Complaint) (Boeing - Airbus) - Recourse 1
On 28 March 2019 the WTO’s Appellate Body issued its report on US compliance in the dispute brought by the European Union in “United States — Measures Affecting Trade in Large Civil Aircraft — Second complaint” (DS353).
China - Medidas que afectan a los derechos comerciales y los servicios de distribución respecto de determinadas publicaciones y productos audiovisuales de esparcimiento
El 12 de agosto de 2009, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “China - Medidas que afectan a los derechos comerciales y los servicios de distribución respecto determinadas publicaciones y productos audiovisuales de esparcimiento”.
Inde - Mesures concernant l’importation de certains produits agricoles
Le 14 octobre 2014, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial concernant le différend soumis par les États-Unis “Inde — Mesures concernant l’importation de certains produits agricoles” (DS430).
Canadá - Créditos a la exportación y garantías de préstamos para las aeronaves regionales
El 17 de febrero de 2003 la OMC hizo público el informe arbitral sobre el caso “Canadá - Créditos a la exportación y garantías de préstamos para las aeronaves regionales”.
Estados Unidos - Determinadas prescripciones en materia de etiquetado indicativo del país de origen (EPO) - Recurso 1
El 18 de mayo de 2015, el Órgano de Apelación de la OMC emitió su informe sobre el cumplimiento en la diferencia “Estados Unidos — Prescripciones en materia de etiquetado indicativo del país de origen” (WT/DS384/386). Los demandantes en este asunto fueron el Canadá y México.
États-Unis - Mesures traitant les restrictions à l’exportation comme des subventions
Le 29 juin 2001, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures traitant les restrictions à l’exportation comme des subventions”.
États-Unis - Imposition de droits compensateurs sur certains produits en acier au carbone, plomb et bismuth laminés à chaud originaires du Royaume-Uni
Le 10 mai 2000, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Imposition de droits compensateurs sur certains produits en acier au carbone, plomb et bismuth laminés à chaud originaires du Royaume-Uni”.
Estados Unidos - Medidas compensatorias sobre determinados productos de las CE - Recurso 1
El 17 de agosto de 2005, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas compensatorias sobre determinados productos de las CE - Recurso”.
Estados Unidos - Establecimiento de derechos compensatorios sobre determinados productos de acero al carbono aleado con plomo y bismuto y laminado en caliente originarios del Reino Unido
El 10 de mayo de 2000, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Establecimiento derechos compensatorios sobre determinados productos de acero al carbono aleado con plomo y bismuto y laminado en caliente originarios del Reino Unido”.
India - Patent Protection for Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Chemical Products - Complaint by the European Communities and their Member States
On 28 April 1997, the EC requested consultations with India in respect of the alleged absence in India of patent protection for pharmaceutical and agricultural chemical products, and the absence of formal systems that permit the filing of patent applications of and provide exclusive marketing rights for such products. The EC contended that this is inconsistent with India’s obligations under Article 70, paragraphs 8 and 9, of the TRIPS Agreement (see similar US complaint in WT/DS50, where the Panel and Appellate Body reports were adopted on 16 January 1998).
Estados Unidos - Investigación de la Comisión de Comercio Internacional respecto de la madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso 1
El 13 de abril de 2006, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Investigación de la Comisión de Comercio Internacional respecto de la madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso”.
United States - Countervailing Measures on Supercalendered Paper from Canada
On 5 July 2018 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Canada in “United States - Countervailing Measures on Supercalendered Paper from Canada.
Canada - Mesures concernant les exportations de blé et le traitement des grains importés
Le 30 août 2004, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Canada - Measures Relating to Exports of Wheat and Treatment of Imported Grain”.
European Communities - Anti-Dumping Duties on Imports of Cotton-type Bed Linen from India - Recourse 1
On 3 August 1998, India requested consultations with the EC in respect of Council Regulation (EC) No 2398/97 of 28 November 1997 on imports of cotton-type bed-linen from India. India asserted that the EC initiated anti-dumping proceedings against imports of cotton- type bed-linen from India by publishing a notice of initiation in September 1996. Provisional anti-dumping duties were imposed by EC Council Regulation No 1069/97 of 12 June 1997. This was followed by the imposition of definitive duties in accordance with the above-mentioned EC Council Regulation No 2398/97 of 28 November 1997.