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Comunidades Europeas - Régimen de la importación, venta y distribución de bananos
El 09 de abril de 1999 la OMC hizo público el informe arbitral sobre el caso “Communidades Europeas - Régimen de la importación, venta y distribución de bananos”.
Canada - Crédits à l’exportation et garanties de prêts accordés pour les aéronefs régionaux
Le 28 janvier 2002, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Canada - Crédits à l’exportation et garanties de prêts accordés pour les aéronefs régionaux”.
Chili - Système des fourchettes de prix et mesures de sauvegarde appliquées à certains produits agricoles
Le 03 mai 2002, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Chili - Système des fourchettes de prix et mesures de sauvegarde appliquées à certains produits agricoles”.
European Communities - Customs Classification of Frozen Boneless Chicken Cuts - Complaint by Brazil
On 11 October 2002, Brazil requested consultations with the European Communities concerning EC Commission Regulation No. 1223/2002 (“Regulation No. 1223/2002”), of 8 July 2002, which provides a new description of frozen boneless chicken cuts under the EC Combined Nomenclature (“CN”) code 0207.14.10. According to Brazil, this new description includes a salt content to the product that did not exist before and subjects the imports of these products to a higher tariff than that applicable to salted meat (CN code 0210) in the EC’s Schedules under the GATT 1994.
República Dominicana - Medidas que afectan a la importación y venta interna de cigarrillos
El 25 de abril de 2005, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “República Dominicana - Medidas que afectan a la importación y venta interna de cigarrillos”.
Estados Unidos - Determinadas medidas relativas a los productos de acero y aluminio
El 11 de julio de 2019, la OMC distribuyó dos informes del Grupo Especial que entendió en los asuntos planteados por el Canadá y México: “Estados Unidos — Determinadas medidas relativas a los productos de acero y aluminio” (DS550) y “Estados Unidos — Determinadas medidas relativas a los productos de acero y aluminio” (DS551).
United States - Measures Concerning the Importation, Marketing and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products
On 24 October 2008, Mexico requested consultations with the United States with respect to the following measures: (i) the United States Code, Title 16, Section 1385 (“Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act”), (ii) the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 50, Section 216.91 (“Dolphin–safe labeling standards”) and Section 216.92 (“Dolphin–safe requirements for tuna harvested in the ETP [Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean] by large purse seine vessels”) and (iii) the ruling in Earth Island Institute v. Hogarth, 494 F.3d 757 (9th Cir. 2007).
India - Measures Concerning the Importation of Certain Agricultural Products
On 6 March 2012, the United States requested consultations with India with respect to the prohibitions imposed by India on the importation of various agricultural products from the United States purportedly because of concerns related to Avian Influenza. The measures at issue are: the Indian Livestock Importation Act, 1898 (9 of 1898) ("Livestock Act"); a number of orders issued by India's Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Fisheries pursuant to the Livestock Act, most recently S.O. 1663(E); as well as any amendments, related measures, or implementing measures.
Thaïlande - Mesures douanières et fiscales visant les cigarettes en provenance des Philippines
Le 17 juin 2011, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport dans l’affaire Thaïlande — Mesures douanières et fiscales visant les cigarettes en provenance des Philippines (WT/DS371/AB/R).
United States - Anti-Dumping Duty on Dynamic Random Access Memory Semiconductors (DRAMS) of One Megabit or above from Korea - Recourse 1
On 14 January 1998, the EC requested consultations with Argentina in respect of definitive anti-dumping measures allegedly imposed by Argentina on imports of drill bits from Italy. The EC stated that on 12 September 1998, Argentina imposed definitive anti-dumping measures on imports of drill bits from Italy. The investigation which led to the imposition of these measures had allegedly been initiated on 21 February 1997. The EC alleged that due to the fact that Argentina’s investigation exceeded 18 months, it was in violation of Article 1 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement.
Thailand - Customs and Fiscal Measures on Cigarettes from the Philippines
On 7 February 2008, the Philippines requested consultations with Thailand concerning a number of Thai fiscal and customs measures affecting cigarettes from the Philippines. Such measures include Thailand's customs valuation practices, excise tax, health tax, TV tax, VAT regime, retail licensing requirements and import guarantees imposed upon cigarette importers. The Philippines claims that Thailand administers these measures in a partial and unreasonable manner and thereby violates Article X:3(a) of the GATT 1994.
United States - Measures Affecting the Production and Sale of Clove Cigarettes
On 7 April 2010, Indonesia requested consultations with the United States with respect to a provision of the Family Smoking Prevention Tobacco Control Act of 2009 that bans clove cigarettes. Indonesia alleged that Section 907, which was signed into law on 22 June 2009, prohibits, among other things, the production or sale in the United States of cigarettes containing certain additives, including clove, but would continue to permit the production and sale of other cigarettes, including cigarettes containing menthol. Indonesia alleged that Section 907 is inconsistent, inter alia, with Article III:4 of the GATT 1994, Article 2 of the TBT Agreement, and various provisions of the SPS Agreement.
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.
Estados Unidos - Pautas para la gasolina reformulada y convencional
El 29 de abril de 1996, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Pautas para la gasolina reformulada y convencional”.
Japon - Taxes sur les boissons alcooliques
Le 11 juillet 1996, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Japon - Taxes sur les boissons alcooliques”.
Ucrania - Medidas antidumping sobre el nitrato de amonio
El 20 de julio de 2018, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Ucrania - Medidas antidumping sobre el nitrato de amonio”.
United States - Certain Methodologies and their Application to Anti-Dumping Proceedings Involving China
On 11 May 2017, the WTO Appellate Body issued its report in the case “United States - Certain Methodologies and their Application To Anti-Dumping Proceedings Involving China”.
Ucrania - Medidas de salvaguardia definitivas sobre determinados vehículos automóviles para el transporte de personas
El 26 de junio de 2015, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Ucrania - Medidas de salvaguardia definitivas sobre determinados vehículos automóviles para el transporte de personas”.
Estados Unidos - Artículo 129(c)(1) de la Ley de los acuerdos de la Ronda Uruguay
El 15 de julio de 2002, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Artículo 129(c)(1) de la Ley de los Acuerdos de la Ronda Uruguay”.
United States - Restrictions on Imports of Cotton and Man-Made Fibre Underwear
On 22 December 1995, Costa Rica requested consultations with the United States concerning US restrictions on textile imports from Costa Rica. Costa Rica alleged that these restrictions were in violation of the ATC agreement.
United States - Import Measures on Certain Products from the European Communities
On 4 March 1999, the EC requested consultations with the US in respect of the US decision, effective as of 3 March 1999, to withhold liquidation on imports from the EC of a series of products together valued at over $500 million on an annual basis, and to impose a contingent liability for 100% duties on each individual importation of affected products. On 2 March 1999, the arbitrators charged with determining the level of suspension of concessions, requested by the United States in response to the failure by the EC to implement the recommendations of the DSB in respect of the EC’s banana regime (WT/DS27), had asked for additional data from the parties and informed the parties that they were unable to issue their report within the 60-day period envisaged by the DSU. The EC contends that the measure made effective by the US as of 3 March 1999 deprives EC imports into the United States, of the products in question, of the right to a duty not in excess of the rate bound in the US Schedule. The EC further contended that, by requiring the deposit of a bond to cover the contingent liability for 100% duties, US Customs effectively impose 100% duties on each individual importation. The EC alleged violations of Articles 3, 21, 22 and 23 of the DSU, and Articles I, II, VIII and XI of GATT 1994. The EC also alleged nullification and impairment of benefits under GATT 1994, as well as the impediment of the objectives of the DSU and GATT 1994. The EC had requested urgent consultations pursuant to Article 4.8 of the DSU.
Korea - Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages
On 4 April 1997, the EC requested consultations with Korea in respect of internal taxes imposed by Korea on certain alcoholic beverages pursuant to its Liquor Tax Law and Education Tax Law. The EC contended that the Korean Liquor Tax Law and Education Tax Law appear to be inconsistent with Korea’s obligations under Article III:2 of GATT 1994. On 23 May 1997, the US requested consultations with Korea in respect of the same measures complained of by the EC. The US also alleged violations of Article III:2.
United States - Import Measures on Certain Products from the European Communities
On 4 March 1999, the EC requested consultations with the US in respect of the US decision, effective as of 3 March 1999, to withhold liquidation on imports from the EC of a series of products together valued at over $500 million on an annual basis, and to impose a contingent liability for 100% duties on each individual importation of affected products. On 2 March 1999, the arbitrators charged with determining the level of suspension of concessions, requested by the United States in response to the failure by the EC to implement the recommendations of the DSB in respect of the EC’s banana regime (WT/DS27), had asked for additional data from the parties and informed the parties that they were unable to issue their report within the 60-day period envisaged by the DSU. The EC contends that the measure made effective by the US as of 3 March 1999 deprives EC imports into the United States, of the products in question, of the right to a duty not in excess of the rate bound in the US Schedule. The EC further contended that, by requiring the deposit of a bond to cover the contingent liability for 100% duties, US Customs effectively impose 100% duties on each individual importation. The EC alleged violations of Articles 3, 21, 22 and 23 of the DSU, and Articles I, II, VIII and XI of GATT 1994. The EC also alleged nullification and impairment of benefits under GATT 1994, as well as the impediment of the objectives of the DSU and GATT 1994. The EC had requested urgent consultations pursuant to Article 4.8 of the DSU.
Brazil - Measures Affecting Imports of Retreaded Tyres
On 20 June 2005, the European Communities requested consultations with Brazil on the imposition of measures that adversely affect exports of retreaded tyres from the EC to the Brazilian market.
Chili - Système des fourchettes de prix et mesures de sauvegarde appliquées à certains produits agricoles
Le 23 septembre 2002, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Chili - Système des fourchettes de prix et mesures de sauvegarde appliquées à certains produits agricoles”.
European Communities - Trade Description of Sardines
On 20 March 2001, Peru requested consultations with the EC concerning Regulation (EEC) 2136/89 which, according to Peru, prevents Peruvian exporters to continue to use the trade description “sardines” for their products. Peru submitted that, according to the relevant Codex Alimentarius standards (STAN 94-181 rev. 1995), the species “sardinops sagax sagax” are listed among those species which can be traded as “sardines”. Peru, therefore, considered that the above Regulation constitutes an unjustifiable barrier to trade, and, hence, in breach of Articles 2 and 12 of the TBT Agreement and Article XI:1 of GATT 1994. In addition, Peru argues that the Regulation is inconsistent with the principle of non-discrimination, and, hence, in breach of Articles I and III of GATT 1994.
Estados Unidos - Trato fiscal aplicado a las “empresas de ventas en el extranjero” - Recurso 1
El 14 de enero de 2002, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Trato fiscal aplicado a las “empresas de ventas en el extranjero” - Recurso”.
Peru - Additional Duty on Imports of Certain Agricultural Products
On 12 April 2013, Guatemala requested consultations with Peru with respect to the imposition by Peru of an “additional duty” on imports of certain agricultural products, such as rice, sugar, maize, milk and certain dairy products. Guatemala claims that the measure at issue is inconsistent with: - Article 4.2 and footnote 1 of the Agreement on Agriculture; - Articles II:1(a), II:1(b), X:1, X:3(a), XI and XI:1 of the GATT 1994; and - Articles 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 of the Customs Valuation Agreement.
Argentine - Mesures concernant le commerce des marchandises et des services
Le 14 avril 2016, l’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a publié son rapport dans l’affaire “Argentine — Mesures concernant le commerce des marchandises et des services” introduite par le Panama.
México - Medidas antidumping definitivas sobre la carne de bovino y el arroz
El 06 de junio de 2005, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “México - Medidas antidumping definitivas sobre la carne de bovino y el arroz”.
États-Unis - Mesures compensatoires visant certains produits plats en acier au carbone laminés à chaud en provenance d'Inde - Recours 1
Le 15 novembre 2019, l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial de la mise en conformité concernant la procédure engagée par l’Inde dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures compensatoires visant certains produits plats en acier au carbone laminés à chaud en provenance d’Inde” (DS436).
Thaïlande - Mesures douanières et fiscales visant les cigarettes en provenance des Philippines - Recours 2
Le 12 juillet 2019, l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial dans la procédure de mise en conformité engagée par les Philippines dans l’affaire “Thaïlande — Mesures douanières et fiscales visant les cigarettes en provenance des Philippines — Deuxième recours des Philippines à l’article 21:5 du Mémorandum d’accord sur le règlement des différends” (DS371).
Canada - Mesures antidumping visant les importations de certains tubes soudés en acier au carbone en provenance du Territoire douanier distinct de Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen et Matsu
Le 21 décembre 2016, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire introduite par le Taipei chinois “Canada — Mesures antidumping visant les importations de certains tubes soudés en acier au carbone” (DS482).
États-Unis - Mesure affectant les importations de chemises, chemisiers et blouses, de laine, tisses en provenance d’Inde
Le 06 janvier 1997, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Etats-Unis - Mesure affectant les importations de chemises, chemisiers et blouses, de laine, tisses en provenance d’Inde”.
European Communities - Definitive Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Iron or Steel Fasteners from China
On 31 July 2009, China requested consultations with the European Communities concerning Article 9(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No. 384/96 (the EC's Basic Anti–Dumping Regulation) which provides that in case of imports from non-market economy countries, the duty shall be specified for the supplying country concerned and not for each supplier and that an individual duty will only be specified for exporters that demonstrate that they fulfil the criteria listed in that provision.
Corea - Medida de salvaguardia definitiva impuesta a las importaciones de determinados productos lácteos
El 21 de junio de 1999, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Corea - Medida de salvaguardia definitiva impuesta a las importaciones determinados productos lácteos”.
États-Unis - Mesures compensatoires concernant certains produits en provenance des Communautés européennes - Recours 1
Le 17 août 2005, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures compensatoires concernant certains produits en provenance des Communautés européennes - Recours”.
Russia - Measures Concerning Traffic in Transit
On 5 April 2019 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Ukraine in “Russia - Measures Concerning Traffic in Transit” (DS512).
Estados Unidos - Medida de salvaguardia de transición aplicada a los hilados peinados de algodón procedentes del Pakistán
El 31 de mayo de 2001, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medida de salvaguardia de transición aplicada a los hilados peinados de algodón procedentes del Pakistán”.
États-Unis - Mesures antidumping appliquées à certains produits en acier laminés à chaud en provenance du Japon
Le 24 juillet 2001, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures antidumping appliquées à certains produits en acier laminés à chaud en provenance du Japon”.
Argentine - Mesures de sauvegarde à l’importation de chaussures
Le 14 décembre 1999, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Argentine - Mesures de sauvegarde à l’importation de chaussures”.
Japan - Import Quotas on Dried Laver and Seasoned Laver
On 1 December 2004, Korea requested consultations with Japan concerning Japan’s import quotas on dried laver and seasoned laver. According to the request for consultations, Korea believes that Japan’s extremely restrictive import quotas on dried laver and seasoned laver are inconsistenté.
États-Unis - Loi antidumping de 1916
L’OMC a publié, le 24 février 2004, le rapport d’arbitrage concernant l’affaire “États-Unis - Loi antidumping de 1916”.
Canadá - Período de protección mediante patente
El 18 de septiembre de 2000, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Canadá - Período de protección mediante patente”.
États-Unis - Droits antidumping et droits compensateurs définitifs visant certains produits en provenance de la Chine
Le 22 octobre 2010, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné la plainte de la Chine dans l’affaire “États-Unis — Droits antidumping et droits compensateurs définitifs visant certains produits en provenance de la Chine” (DS379).
Comunidades Europeas - Régimen de la importación, venta y distribución de bananos
El 09 de noviembre de 1997, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Communidades Europeas - Régimen de la importación, venta y distribución de bananos”.
Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva en materia de derechos compensatorios con respecto a determinada madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso 1
El 05 de diciembre de 2005, 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 - Recurso”.
Egipto - Medidas antidumping definitivas aplicadas a las barras de refuerzo de acero procedentes de Turquía
El 08 de agosto de 2002, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Egipto - Medidas antidumping definitivas aplicadas a las barras de refuerzo de acero procedentes de Turquía”.
Estados Unidos - Mantenimiento de la suspensión de obligaciones en la diferencia CE - Hormonas
El 31 de marzo de 2008, la OMC hizo públicos los informes de los Grupos Especiales sobre las reclamaciones presentadas por las Comunidades Europeas en relación con los asuntos “Estados Unidos — Mantenimiento de la suspensión de obligaciones en la diferencia CE-Hormonas” (DS320) y “Canadá — Mantenimiento de la suspensión de obligaciones en la diferencia CE-Hormonas” (DS321), respectivamente.
Corée - Mesures affectant le commerce des navires de commerce
Le 07 mars 2005, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Corée - Mesures affectant le commerce des navires de commerce”.