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Canada - Certaines mesures concernant les périodiques
Le 30 juin 1997, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Canada - Certaines mesures concernant les périodiques”.
Brasil - Determinadas medidas relativas a la tributación y las cargas
El 30 de agosto de 2017, la OMC hizo públicos los informes del Grupo Especial que se ocupó de los asuntos “Brasil — Determinadas medidas relativas a la tributación y las cargas” planteados por la Unión Europea y el Japón (DS472 y DS497, respectivamente).
Russie - Mesures concernant le trafic en transit
Le 5 avril 2019, l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner l’affaire introduite par l’Ukraine “Russie - Mesures concernant le trafic en transit” (DS512).
United States - Continued Existence and Application of Zeroing Methodology
On 2 October 2006, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States concerning its continued application of the “zeroing” methodology. In particular, the request for consultations concerns (i) the implementing regulation (19 CFR Section 351) of the US Department of Commerce, especially section 351.414(c)(2); and (ii) the Import Administration Antidumping Manual (1997 edition), including the computer program(s) to which it refers. The European Communities claims that, based on these regulations, the US Department of Commerce continued to apply the “zeroing” methodology in the determinations of the margin of dumping in the final results of the anti-dumping administrative reviews concerning various EC goods, and any assessment instructions issued pursuant to those final results.
China - Measures Affecting the Protection and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights
On 10 April 2007, the United States requested consultations with China concerning certain measures pertaining to the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in China.
Argentina - Measures Affecting Imports of Footwear, Textiles, Apparel and Other Items
On 4 October 1996, the US requested consultations with Argentina concerning the imposition of specific duties on these items in excess of the bound rate and other measures by Argentina. The US contended that these measures violate Articles II, VII, VIII and X of GATT 1994, Article 2 of the TBT Agreement, Article 1 to 8 of the Agreement on the Implementation of Article VII of GATT 1994, and Article 7 of the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing.
Federación de Rusia - Medidas relativas a la importación de porcinos vivos, carne de porcino y otros productos de porcino procedentes de la Unión Europea
El 23 de febrero de 2017, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Federación de Rusia - Medidas relativas a la importación de porcinos vivos, carne de porcino y otros productos de porcino procedentes de la Unión Europea”.
Estados Unidos - Medidas relativas a la importación, comercialización y venta de atún y productos de atún - Recurso 1
El 20 de noviembre de 2015, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas relativas a la importación, comercialización y venta de atún y productos de atún - Recurso”.
Estados Unidos - Medidas relativas a la importación, comercialización y venta de atún y productos de atún - Recurso 1
El 14 de abril de 2015, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas relativas a la importación, comercialización y venta de atún y productos de atún - Recurso”.
Thailand - Anti-Dumping Duties on Angles, Shapes and Sections of Iron or Non-Alloy Steel and H-Beams from Poland
On 6 April 1998, Poland requested consultations with Thailand concerning the imposition of final anti-dumping duties on imports of angles, shapes and sections of iron or non-alloy steel and H-beams. Poland asserted that provisional anti-dumping duties were imposed by Thailand on 27 December 1996, and a final anti-dumping duty of 27.78% of CIF value for these products, produced or exported by any Polish producer or exporter, was imposed on 26 May 1997. Poland further asserted that Thailand refused two requests by Poland for disclosure of findings. Poland contended that these actions by Thailand violate Articles 2, 3, 5 and 6 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement.
Communautés européennes - Classification douanière des morceaux de poulet désossés et congelés
Le 30 mai 2005, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Classification douanière des morceaux de poulet désossés et congelés”.
Estados Unidos - Medidas en materia de derechos compensatorios sobre determinados productos procedentes de China
El 14 de julio de 2014, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas en materia derechos compensatorios sobre determinados productos procedentes de China”.
Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant le commerce des navires de commerce
Le 22 avril 2005, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant le commerce des navires de commerce”.
Comunidades Europeas - Medidas compensatorias sobre las microplaquetas para memorias dinámicas de acceso aleatorio procedentes de Corea
El 17 de junio de 2005, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Medidas compensatorias sobre las microplaquetas para memorias dinámicas de acceso aleatorio procedentes de Corea”.
Communautés européennes - Classement tarifaire de certains matériels informatiques
Le 05 février 1998, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Classement tarifaire de certains matériels informatiques”.
Canada - Term of Patent Protection
On 6 May 1999, the US requested consultations with Canada in respect of the term of protection granted to patents that were filed in Canada before 1 October 1989. The US contended that the TRIPS Agreement obligates Members to grant a term of protection for patents that runs at least until twenty years after the filing date of the underlying protection, and requires each Member to grant this minimum term to all patents existing as of the date of the application of the Agreement to that Member. The US alleged that under the Canadian Patent Act, the term granted to patents issued on the basis of applications filed before 1 October 1989 is 17 years from the date on which the patent is issued. The US contended that this situation is inconsistent with Articles 33, 65 and 70 of the TRIPS Agreement.
Rusia - Derechos antidumping sobre los vehículos comerciales ligeros procedentes de Alemania e Italia
El 27 de enero de 2017, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Rusia - Derechos antidumping sobre los vehículos comerciales ligeros procedentes de Alemania e Italia”.
États-Unis - Prohibition à l’importation de certaines crevettes et de certains produits à base de crevettes
Le 12 octobre 1998, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Prohibition à l’importation de certaines crevettes et de certains produits à base de crevettes”.
Comunidades Europeas - Derechos antidumping sobre los accesorios de tubería de fundición maleable procedentes del Brasil
El 22 de julio de 2003, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Derechos antidumping sobre los accesorios de tubería de fundición maleable procedentes del Brasil”.
Estados Unidos - Derechos compensatorios sobre determinados productos planos de acero al carbono resistente a la corrosión procedentes de Alemania
El 28 de noviembre de 2002, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Derechos compensatorios sobre determinados productos planos de acero al carbono resistente a la corrosión procedentes de Alemania”.
Corée - Mesures affectant les importations de viande de bœuf fraîche, réfrigérée et congelée
Le 11 décembre 2000, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Corée - Mesures affectant les importations de viande de bœuf fraîche, réfrigérée et congelée”.
États-Unis - Enquête en matière de droits compensateurs sur les semi-conducteurs pour mémoires RAM dynamiques (DRAM) en provenance de Corée
Le 21 février 2005, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Enquête en matière de droits compensateurs sur les semi-conducteurs pour mémoires RAM dynamiques (DRAM) en provenance de Corée”.
China - Derechos compensatorios y antidumping sobre el acero magnético laminado plano de grano orientado procedente de los Estados Unidos
El 15 de junio de 2012, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “China - Derechos compensatorios y antidumping sobre el acero magnético laminado plano de grano orientado procedente de los Estados Unidos”.
Australia - Subvenciones concedidas a los productores y exportadores de cuero para automóviles - Recurso 1
El 21 de enero de 2000, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Australia - Subvenciones concedidas a los productores y exportadores de cuero para automóviles - Recurso”.
République dominicaine - Mesures affectant l’importation et la vente de cigarettes sur le marché intérieur
Le 26 novembre 2004, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “République dominicaine - Mesures affectant l’importation et la vente de cigarettes sur le marché intérieur”.
European Communities - Export Subsidies on Sugar - Complaint by Thailand
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.
Argentina - Definitive Anti-Dumping Measures on Imports of Ceramic Floor Tiles from Italy
On 26 January 2000, the EC requested consultations with Argentina in respect of Argentina’s definitive anti-dumping measures on imports of ceramic floor tiles from Italy imposed on 12 November 1999. The EC claimed that the Argentinian investigating authority without justification disregarded all the information on normal value and on export prices provided by the exporters included in the sample; failed to calculate an individual dumping margin for each of the exporters included in the sample; failed to make due allowance for the differences in physical characteristics between the models exported to Argentina and those sold in Italy; and failed to inform the Italian exporters of the essential facts concerning the existence of dumping which formed the basis for the decision whether to apply definitive measures. The EC considered that the anti-dumping measures in question were inconsistent with Articles 2.4, 6.8 in conjunction with Annex II, 6.9 and 6.10 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement.
Estados Unidos - Incentivos fiscales condicionales para grandes aeronaves civiles
El 28 de noviembre de 2016 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo Especial sobre el asunto “Estados Unidos — Incentivos fiscales condicionales para grandes aeronaves civiles” (DS487), planteado por la Unión Europea”
Rusia - Derechos antidumping sobre los vehículos comerciales ligeros procedentes de Alemania e Italia
El 22 de marzo de 2018, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Rusia - Derechos antidumping sobre los vehículos comerciales ligeros procedentes de Alemania e Italia”.
United States - Standards for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline
The US appealed on 21 February 1996. On 22 April, the Appellate Body issued its report, modifying the panel report on the interpretation of GATT Article XX(g), but concluding that Article XX(g) was not applicable in this case. The Appellate Report, together with the panel report as modified by the Appellate Report, was adopted by the DSB on 20 May 1996.
Brazil - Export Financing Programme for Aircraft
On 19 June 1996, Canada requested consultations with Brazil under Article 4 of the SCM Agreement, which provides for special procedures for export subsidies. Canada claimed that export subsidies granted under the Brazilian Programa de Financiamento às Exportações (PROEX) to foreign purchasers of Brazil’s Embraer aircraft are inconsistent with Articles 3, 27.4 and 27.5 of the SCM Agreement.
Philippines - Taxes on Distilled Spirits
On 29 July 2009, the European Communities requested consultations with the Philippines concerning the Philippines' current Excise Tax regime on distilled spirits, which has been in place since 1997. The European Communities contends that the regime discriminates against imported distilled spirits by taxing them at a substantially higher rate than domestic spirits. The European Communities cites a number of specific measures under the regime in its request. The European Communities considers that these measures are inconsistent with the Philippines' obligations under GATT 1994, in particular Article III:2. On 10 August 2009, the United States requested to join the consultations. Subsequently, the Philippines informed the DSB that it had accepted the request of the United States to join the consultations.
États-Unis - Mesures antidumping et compensatoires appliquées aux tôles en acier en provenance de l’Inde
Le 28 juin 2002, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures antidumping et compensatoires appliquées aux tôles en acier en provenance de l’Inde”.
Japón - Medidas que afectan a la importación de manzanas
El 26 de noviembre de 2003, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Japón - Medidas que afectan a la importación de manzanas”.
États-Unis - Mesures antidumping et mesures compensatoires visant les gros lave linge à usage domestique en provenance de Corée
Le 7 septembre 2016, l’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis “ Mesures antidumping et mesures compensatoires visant les gros lave-linge à usage domestique en provenance de Corée” soumise par la Corée.
Pérou - Droit additionnel visant les importations de certains produits agricoles
Le 20 juillet 2015, l’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a remis son rapport dans l’affaire “Pérou — Droit additionnel visant les importations de certains produits agricoles” (DS457) soumise par le Guatemala.
Canadá - Medidas que afectan a la importación de leche y a las exportaciones de productos lácteos
El 17 de mayo de 1999, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Canadá - Medidas que afectan a la importación de leche y a las exportaciones de productos lácteos”.
États-Unis - Mesures visant la fourniture transfrontières de services de jeux et paris - Recours 1
Le 30 novembre 2007, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures visant la fourniture transfrontières de services de jeux et paris - Recours”.
Korea - Measures Affecting Imports of Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Beef
On 1 February 1999, the US requested consultations with Korea in respect of a Korean regulatory scheme that allegedly discriminates against imported beef by inter alia, confining sales of imported beef to specialized stores (dual retail system), limiting the manner of its display, and otherwise constraining the opportunities for the sale of imported beef. The US alleged that Korea imposes a mark-up on sales of imported beef, limits import authority to certain so-called “super-groups” and the Livestock Producers Marketing Organization (“LPMO”), and provides domestic support to the cattle industry in Korea in amounts which cause Korea to exceed its aggregate measure of support as reflected in Korea’s schedule. The US contended that these restrictions apply only to imported beef, thereby denying national treatment to beef imports, and that the support to the domestic industry amounts to domestic subsidies that contravene the Agreement on Agriculture. The US alleged violations of Articles II, III, XI, and XVII of GATT 1994; Articles 3, 4, 6, and 7 of the Agreement on Agriculture; and Articles 1 and 3 of the Import Licensing Agreement.
Corée - Droits antidumping visant les valves pneumatiques en provenance du Japon
Le 12 avril, l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner l’affaire introduite par le Japon “Corée — Droits antidumping visant les valves pneumatiques en provenance du Japon” (DS504).
United States - Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998
On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 211 of the US Omnibus Appropriations Act. The EC and its member States alleged as follows: - Section 211, which was signed into law on 21 October 1998, did not allow the registration or renewal in the United States of a trademark, if it was previously abandoned by a trademark owner whose business and assets have been confiscated under Cuban law. - This law provided that no US court shall recognize or enforce any assertion of such rights. - Section 211 US Omnibus Appropriations Act was not in conformity with the US’ obligations under the TRIPS Agreement, notably its Article 2 in conjunction with the Paris Convention, Article 3, Article 4, Articles 15 to 21, Article 41, Article 42 and Article 62
Comunidades Europeas - Clasificación aduanera de determinado equipo informático
El 05 de junio de 1998, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Clasificación aduanera determinado equipo informático”.
Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping relativas a determinados camarones y hojas de sierra de diamante procedentes de China
El 08 de junio de 2012, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping relativas a determinados camarones y hojas de sierra de diamante procedentes de China”.
États-Unis - Mesures affectant le commerce des aéronefs civils gros porteurs - Deuxième plainte - Recours 1
Le 9 juin, un groupe spécial de l’OMC a rendu son rapport sur la mise en conformité par les Etats-Unis dans le différend “États-Unis ? Mesures affectant le commerce des aéronefs civils gros porteurs (deuxième plainte)” (DS353)
États-Unis - Mesures antidumping et mesures compensatoires visant les gros lave linge à usage domestique en provenance de Corée
Le 13 avril 2017, un arbitre a publié sa décision au sujet du “délai raisonnable” pour la mise en oeuvre des recommandations et décisions de l’Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) dans l’affaire “États-Unis — Mesures antidumping et mesures compensatoires visant les gros lave-linge à usage domestique en provenance de Corée” (WT/DS464). L’arbitre a déterminé que le “délai raisonnable” imparti aux États-Unis pour mettre en oeuvre les recommandations et décisions de l’ORD dans ce différend serait de 15 mois à compter de l’adoption des rapports du Groupe spécial et de l’Organe d’appel dans cette affaire. Le délai résonnable viendra donc à expiration le 26 décembre 2017.
Communautés européennes - Droits antidumping sur les importations de linge de lit en coton en provenance de l’Inde
Le 30 octobre 2000, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Droits antidumping sur les importations de linge de lit en coton en provenance de l’Inde”.
Communautés européennes - Mesures antidumping définitives visant certains éléments de fixation en fer ou en acier en provenance de Chine
Le 15 juillet 2011, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport dans l’affaire Communautés européennes — Mesures antidumping définitives visant certains éléments de fixation en fer ou en acier en provenance de Chine
European Communities - Regime for the Importation, Sale and Distribution of Bananas
On 09 April 1999, the WTO issued the dispute panel reports in the case "European communities - Regime for the importation, sale and distribution of bananas".
United States - Measures Affecting the Cross-Border Supply of Gambling and Betting Services
On 21 March 2003, Antigua and Barbuda requested consultations with the US regarding measures applied by central, regional and local authorities in the US which affect the cross-border supply of gambling and betting services. Antigua and Barbuda considered that the cumulative impact of the US measures is to prevent the supply of gambling and betting services from another WTO Member to the United States on a cross-border basis. According to Antigua and Barbuda, the measures at issue may be inconsistent with the US obligations under the GATS, and in particular Articles II, VI, VIII, XI, XVI and XVII thereof, and the US Schedule of Specific Commitments annexed to the GATS.
États-Unis - Mesures antidumping visant les produits tubulaires destinés à des pays pétroliers en provenance du Mexique
Le 02 novembre 2005, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures antidumping visant les produits tubulaires destinés à des pays pétroliers en provenance du Mexique”.