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European Union - Anti-Dumping Measures on Biodiesel from Argentina
On 19 December 2013, Argentina requested consultations with the European Union regarding (a) provisional and definitive anti-dumping measures imposed on biodiesel originating in, inter alia, Argentina, as well as the investigation underlying the measures; and, (b) a provision in Council Regulation (EC) 1225/2009 of November 2009, which refers to the adjustment or establishment of costs associated with the production and sale of products under investigation in the determination of dumping margins. Argentina claimed that the measures were inconsistent with: - Articles 1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.2.1.1, 2.2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 6.2, 6.4, 6.5, 6.5.1, 9.3, 18 and 18.4 of the Anti–Dumping Agreement; - Article VI of the GATT 1994; and - Article XVI:4 of the WTO Agreement. On 9 January 2014, the Russian Federation requested to join the consultations. On 15 January 2014, Indonesia requested to join the consultations. Subsequently, the European Union informed the DSB that it had accepted the request of Indonesia to join the consultations.
États-Unis - Mesures affectant les importations de certains pneumatiques pour véhicules de tourisme et camions légers en provenance de Chine
L’OMC a publié, le 13 décembre 2010, le rapport du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné la plainte déposée par la Chine dans l’affaire “Etats Unis — Mesures affectant les importation de certains pneumatiques pour véhicules de tourisme et camions légers en provenance de Chine” (DS399).
États-Unis - Droit antidumping sur les semi-conducteurs pour mémoires RAM dynamiques (DRAM) de un mégabit ou plus, originaires de Corée
Le 29 janvier 1999, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Droit antidumping sur les semi-conducteurs pour mémoires RAM dynamiques (DRAM) de un mégabit ou plus, originaires de Corée”.
Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant l’importation de certains produits provenant de volailles
Le 12 mars 1998, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant l’importation de certains produits provenant de volailles”.
Chile - Sistema de bandas de precios y medidas de salvaguardia aplicados a determinados productos agrícolas - Recurso 1
El 07 de mayo de 2007, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Chile - Sistema de bandas de precios y medidas de salvaguardia aplicados a determinados productos agrícolas - Recurso”.
United States - Countervailing Measures Concerning Certain Products from the European Communities
On 10 November 2000, the EC requested consultations with the US concerning the continued application by the United States of countervailing duties on a number of products. In particular, the EC claimed that the application of the “same person” methodology by the US, and the continued imposition of duties based on it, are in breach of Articles 10, 19 and 21 of the SCM Agreement, because there is no proper determination of a benefit to the producer of the goods under investigation, as required by Article 1.1(b) of the SCM Agreement. The EC included in this request for consultations 14 US countervailing duty orders1 where this “same person” methodology was applied. All these cases involve alleged non-recurring subsidies granted to firms prior to a change of ownership.
États-Unis - Prohibition à l’importation de certaines crevettes et de certains produits à base de crevettes - Recours 1
Le 22 octobre 2001, 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 - Recours”.
États-Unis - Mesures antidumping visant les sacs en polyéthylène pour le commerce de détail en provenance de Thaïlande
Un groupe spécial de l’OMC a publié, le 22 janvier 2010, son rapport sur une plainte déposée par la Thaïlande dans l’affaire “États-Unis — Mesures antidumping visant les sacs en polyéthylène pour le commerce de détail en provenance de Thaïlande” (DS383).
Japan - Measures Affecting Consumer Photographic Film and Paper
On 13 June 1996, the United States requested consultations with Japan concerning Japan’s laws, regulations and requirements affecting the distribution, offering for sale and internal sale of imported consumer photographic film and paper. The US alleged that: the Japanese Government treated imported film and paper less favourably through these measures, in violation of GATT Articles III and X. These measures nullify or impair benefits accruing to the US (a non-violation claim).
Marruecos - Medidas antidumping definitivas sobre los cuadernos escolares procedentes de Túnez
El 27 de julio de 2021, la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial encargado del asunto “Marruecos — Medidas antidumping definitivas sobre los cuadernos escolares procedentes de Túnez” (DS578), planteado por Túnez.
Estados Unidos - Trato fiscal aplicado a las “empresas de ventas en el extranjero” - Recurso 1
El 20 de agosto de 2001, 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” - Recurso”.
Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan al comercio de grandes aeronaves civiles - Segunda reclamación - Recurso 1
El 09 de junio de 2017, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan al comercio de grandes aeronaves civiles - Segunda reclamación - Recurso”.
Japon - Mesures visant l’importation de pommes - Recours 1
Le 23 juin 2005, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Japon - Mesures visant l’importation de pommes - Recours”.
Korea - Measures Affecting Government Procurement
On 16 February 1999, the US requested consultations with Korea in respect of certain procurement practices of the Korean Airport Construction Authority (KOACA), and other entities concerned with the procurement of airport construction in Korea. The US claimed that such practices were inconsistent with Korea’s obligations under the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA). These include practices relating to qualification for bidding as a prime contractor, domestic partnering, and the absence of access to challenge procedures that are in breach of the GPA. The US contended that KOACA and the other entities are within the scope of Korea’s list of central government entities as specified in Annex 1 of Korea’s obligations in Appendix I of the GPA, and pursuant to Article I(1) of the GPA, apply to the procurement of airport construction.
Morocco - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel from Turkey
On 31 October 2018 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Turkey in “Morocco - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel from Turkey” (DS513).
Canada - Mesures visant l’importation de lait et l’exportation de produits laitiers - Recours 1
Le 11 juillet 2001, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Canada - Mesures visant l’importation de lait et l’exportation de produits laitiers - Recours”.
États-Unis - Article 129 c) 1) de la Loi sur les Accords du Cycle d’Uruguay
Le 15 juillet 2002, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Article 129 c) 1) de la Loi sur les Accords du Cycle d’Uruguay”.
Estados Unidos - Medida antidumping relativa a los camarones procedentes del Ecuador
El 30 de enero de 2007, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medida antidumping relativa a los camarones procedentes del Ecuador”.
United States - Anti-Dumping Measure on Shrimp from Ecuador
On 17 November 2005, Ecuador requested consultations with the United States concerning the final affirmative determination of sales at less than fair value with respect to certain frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador published by the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) on 23 December 2004, the amended final determination of sales at less than fair value on 1 February 2005 and the accompanying anti-dumping duty order. According to Ecuador, it has concerns particularly about the DOC’s practice of “zeroing” negative anti-dumping margins, based on which the DOC issued the foregoing determinations and order. Ecuador considers that the foregoing determinations and order are inconsistent with Article VI of the GATT 1994 and Articles 1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 6.10, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, and 18.1 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement.
Estados Unidos - Exámenes por extinción de las medidas antidumping impuestas a los artículos tubulares para campos petrolíferos procedentes de la Argentina
El 16 de julio de 2004, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Exámenes por extinción de las medidas antidumping impuestas a los artículos tubulares para campos petrolíferos procedentes de la Argentina”.
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”.
China - Measures Imposing Anti-Dumping Duties on High-Performance Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes ("HP-SSST") from Japan. Measures imposing anti-dumping duties on High-Performance Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes ("HP-SSST") from the European Union
On 20 December 2012, Japan requested consultations with China pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the DSU, Article XXII:1 of the GATT 1994, and Articles 17.2 and 17.3 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement with respect to the measures and claims set out below. On 13 June 2013, the European Union requested consultations with China pursuant to the same, above-mentioned provisions and with respect to the measures and claims set out below. In both complaints, the consultations concerned China's measures imposing anti-dumping duties on certain HP-SSST from Japan and the European Union respectively, as set forth in MOFCOM's Preliminary Determination notice, and MOFCOM's Final Determination notice, including any and all annexes and any amendments thereof.
Argentine - Mesures visant l’exportation de peaux de bovins et l’importation de cuirs finis
Le 19 décembre 2000, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Argentine - Mesures visant l’exportation de peaux de bovins et l’importation de cuirs finis”.
Corée - Droits antidumping sur les importations de certains papiers en provenance d’Indonésie - Recours 1
Le 28 septembre 2007, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial de la mise en conformité concernant l’affaire “Corée — Droits antidumping sur les importations de certains papiers en provenance d’Indonésie” (DS312).
Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping sobre determinados camarones procedentes de Viet Nam
El 17 de noviembre de 2014, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping sobre determinados camarones procedentes de Viet Nam”.
États-Unis - Mesures relatives à la réduction à zéro et aux réexamens à l’extinction
Le 20 septembre 2006, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures relatives à la réduction à zéro et aux réexamens à l’extinction”.
European Communities - Countervailing Measures on Dynamic Random Access Memory Chips from Korea (WT/DS299)
On 25 July 2003, Korea requested consultations with the European Communities concerning the EC’s provisional countervailing measures and any final countervailing measures which may be finalized and implemented later this year against dynamic random access memory chips (“DRAMs”) from Korea. According to Korea, when considering the determinations with respect to the provisional measures against the DRAMs from Korea, which have already been implemented, and any final measures on the same products, which may be finalized and implemented later this year, the European Commission failed to comply with various WTO substantive and procedural requirements, including demonstration of the existence of a financial contribution and a benefit conferred, and demonstration of specificity of the subsidies concerned.
Brésil - Mesures visant l’importation de pneumatiques rechapés
Le 03 décembre 2007, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Brésil - Mesures visant l’importation de pneumatiques rechapés”.
Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de camisas y blusas de tejidos de lana procedentes de la India
El 25 de abril de 1997, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de camisas y blusas de tejidos de lana procedentes de la India”.
Comunidades Europeas - Medidas que afectan a la carne y los productos cárnicos (Hormonas)
El 16 de enero de 1998, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Communidades Europeas - Medidas queafectan a la carne y los productos cárnicos (hormonas)”.
Chine - Mesures antidumping et compensatoires visant les produits à base de poulet de chair en provenance des États-Unis
Le 2 août 2013, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner l’affaire “Chine — Mesures antidumping et compensatoires visant les produits à base de poulet de chair en provenance des États-Unis” (DS427).