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United States - Countervailing Measures on Supercalendered Paper from Canada
On 6 February 2020 the Appellate Body issued its report in the case brought by Canada in “United States - Countervailing Measures on Supercalendered Paper from Canada” (DS505).
Brazil - Export Financing Programme for Aircraft - Recourse 1
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.
Argentina - Medida de salvaguardia definitiva sobre las importaciones de duraznos en conserva
El 14 de febrero de 2003, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Argentina - Medida de salvaguardia definitiva sobre las importaciones de duraznos en conserva”.
Brazil - Certain Measures Concerning Taxation and Charges
On 13 December 2018 the Appellate Body issued its report in the cases by the European Union and Japan in “Brazil - Certain Measures Concerning Taxation and Charges” (DS472 and DS497).
Australia - Medidas antidumping sobre el papel de formato A4 para copiadora
El 4 de diciembre de 2019, la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial que entendió en la diferencia planteada por Indonesia, a saber, “Australia - Medidas antidumping sobre el papel de formato A4 para copiadora” (DS529).
États-Unis - Mesures compensatoires visant certains produits plats en acier au carbone laminés à chaud en provenance d’Inde
Le 14 juillet 2014, l’OMC a publié le rapport du groupe spécial chargé du différend “États-Unis — Mesures compensatoires visant certains produits plats en acier au carbone laminés à chaud en provenance d’Inde” (DS436).
États-Unis - Droits antidumping et droits compensateurs définitifs visant certains produits en provenance de la Chine
Le 11 mars 2011, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport dans l’affaire “États-Unis — Droits antidumping et droits compensateurs définitifs visant certains produits en provenance de la Chine” (DS379)
Corea - Impuestos a las bebidas alcohólicas
El 17 de septiembre de 1998, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Corea - Impuestos a las bebidas alcohólicas”.
India - Certain Measures Relating to Solar Cells and Solar Modules
On 6 February 2013, the United States requested consultations with India concerning certain measures of India relating to domestic content requirements under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (“NSM”) for solar cells and solar modules.
Chine - Mesures affectant les droits de commercialisation et les services de distribution pour certaines publications et certains produits de divertissement audiovisuels
Le 21 décembre 2009, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport concernant une plainte déposée par les Etats-Unis dans l’affaire “Chine — Mesures affectant les droits de commercialisation et les services de distribution pour certaines publications et certains produits de divertissement audiovisuels” (DS363).
Estados Unidos - Medidas en materia de derechos compensatorios sobre determinados productos procedentes de China
El 18 de diciembre de 2014, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas en materia derechos compensatorios sobre determinados productos procedentes de China”.
China - Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties on Grain Oriented Flat-Rolled Electrical Steel from the United States
On 15 September 2010, the United States requested consultations with China with respect to measures imposing countervailing duties and anti-dumping duties on grain oriented flat-rolled electrical steel (“GOES”) from the United States as set forth in Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (“MOFCOM”) Notice No. 21 [2010], including its annexes. The subsidy that China determined to confer a benefit are the “Buy America” provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and also State government procurement laws. The United States alleged that China appears to be acting inconsistently with its obligations under: - Articles 10, 11.2, 11.3, 12.3, 12.4.1, 12.7, 12.8, 15.1, 15.2, 15.5, 19, 22.2(iii), 22.3 and 22.5 of the SCM Agreement, - Articles 1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 6.9 and 12.2 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement; and - Article VI of the GATT 1994.
United States - Investigation of the International Trade Commission in Softwood Lumber from Canada - Recourse 1
On 20 December 2002, Canada requested consultations with the United States regarding the investigation of the USITC in Softwood Lumber from Canada (Invs. Nos. 701-TA-414 and 731-TA-928 (Final)) and the final definitive anti-dumping and countervailing duties applied as a result of the USITC’s final determination made on 2 May 2002, notice of which was published in the United States Federal Register on 22 May 2002 (Volume 67, Number 99 at pp. 36022-36023) that an industry in the United States is threatened with material injury by reason of imports of softwood lumber from Canada that the Department of Commerce has determined are subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value. Canada claimed that, through these measures, the United States has violated its obligations under Article VI:6(a) of the GATT 1994, Articles 1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 12 and 18.1 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement and Articles 10, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5, 15.7, 15.8, 22 and 32.1 of the SCM Agreement.
Turquie - Mesures affectant l’importation de riz
Le 21 septembre 2007, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner l’affaire Turquie — Mesures affectant l’importation de riz (DS334).
México - Derechos antidumping sobre las tuberías de acero procedentes de Guatemala
El 08 de junio de 2007, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “México - Derechos antidumping sobre las tuberías de acero procedentes de Guatemala”.
Estados Unidos - Medidas de salvaguardia definitivas impuestas a las importaciones de gluten de trigo procedentes de las Comunidades Europeas
El 31 de julio de 2000, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas de salvaguardia definitivas impuestas a las importaciones de gluten de trigo procedentes de las Comunidades Europeas”.
India - Quantitative Restrictions on Imports of Agricultural, Textile and Industrial Products
On 15 July 1997, the US requested consultations with India in respect of quantitative restrictions maintained by India on importation of a large number of agricultural, textile and industrial products. The US contended that these quantitative restrictions, including the more than 2,700 agricultural and industrial product tariff lines notified to the WTO, are inconsistent with India’s obligations under Articles XI:1 and XVIII:11 of GATT 1994, Article 4.2 of the Agreement on Agriculture, and Article 3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures.
Turkey - Restrictions on Imports of Textile and Clothing Products
On 21 March 1996, India requested consultations with Turkey concerning Turkey’s imposition of quantitative restrictions on imports of a broad range of textile and clothing products. India claimed that those measures are inconsistent with Articles XI and XIII of GATT 1994, as well as ATC Article 2. Earlier, India had requested to be joined in the consultations between Hong Kong and Turkey on the same subject matter (WT/DS29).
European Communities and Certain Member States - Measures Affecting Trade in Large Civil Aircraft (Boeing - Airbus) - Recourse 1
On 6 October 2004, the United States requested consultations with the Governments of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Spain (the “member States”), and with the European Communities (“EC”) concerning measures affecting trade in large civil aircraft.
Chile - Impuestos a las bebidas alcohólicas
El 15 de junio de 1999, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Chile - Impuestos a las bebidas alcohólicas”.
China - Contingentes arancelarios aplicables a determinados productos agropecuarios
El 18 de abril de 2019 la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial encargado de examinar el asunto planteado por los Estados Unidos en la diferencia “China - Contingentes arancelarios aplicables a determinados productos agropecuarios” (DS517).
Argentina - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de calzado, textiles, prendas de vestir y otros artículos
El 25 de noviembre de 1997, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Argentina - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de calzado, textiles, prendas de vestir y otros artículos”.
Brazil - Measures Affecting Desiccated Coconut
On 27 November 1995, the Philippines requested consultations with Brazil in respect of a countervailing duty imposed by Brazil on the Philippine’s exports of desiccated coconut. The Philippines claimed that this duty was inconsistent with WTO and GATT rules.
Tailandia - Medidas aduaneras y fiscales sobre los cigarrillos procedentes de Filipinas
El 17 de junio de 2011, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Tailandia - Medidas aduaneras y fiscales sobre los cigarrillos procedentes de Filipinas”.
China - Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties on Grain Oriented Flat-Rolled Electrical Steel from the United States - Recourse 1
On 15 September 2010, the United States requested consultations with China with respect to measures imposing countervailing duties and anti-dumping duties on grain oriented flat-rolled electrical steel (“GOES”) from the United States as set forth in Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (“MOFCOM”) Notice No. 21 [2010], including its annexes. The subsidy that China determined to confer a benefit are the “Buy America” provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and also State government procurement laws. The United States alleged that China appears to be acting inconsistently with its obligations under: - Articles 10, 11.2, 11.3, 12.3, 12.4.1, 12.7, 12.8, 15.1, 15.2, 15.5, 19, 22.2(iii), 22.3 and 22.5 of the SCM Agreement, - Articles 1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 6.9 and 12.2 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement; and - Article VI of the GATT 1994.
Mexique - Enquête antidumping concernant le sirop de maïs à haute teneur en fructose en provenance des États-Unis - Recours 1
Le 22 octobre 2001, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Mexique - Enquête antidumping concernant le sirop de maïs à haute teneur en fructose en provenance des États-Unis - Recours”.
Communautés européennes - Mesures prohibant l’importation et la commercialisation de produits dérivés du phoque
Le 25 novembre 2013, l’OMC a publié les rapports des groupes spéciaux dans le différend “Communautés européennes — Mesures prohibant l’importation et la commercialisation de produits dérivés du phoque” (DS400 et DS401).
Comunidades Europeas y determinados Estados miembros - Medidas que afectan al comercio de grandes aeronaves civiles (Boeing - Airbus) - Recurso 2
El 2 de diciembre de 2019, la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial sobre el cumplimiento en la diferencia “Comunidades Europeas y determinados Estados miembros - Medidas que afectan al comercio de grandes aeronaves civiles - Recurso de la UE al párrafo 5 del artículo 21 del ESD” (DS316), planteada por la Unión Europea.
Brésil - Mesures visant l’importation de pneumatiques rechapés
Le 12 juin 2007, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Brésil - Mesures visant l’importation de pneumatiques rechapés”.
États-Unis - Certaines prescriptions en matière d’étiquetage indiquant le pays d’origine (EPO)
Le 7 décembre 2015, un arbitre de l’OMC a rendu ses décisions sur le niveau de rétorsion que le Mexique et le Canada peuvent demander dans le différend qui les oppose aux États-Unis au sujet de certaines prescriptions en matière d’“étiquetage indiquant le pays d’origine” (EPO) (DS384 et DS386).
États-Unis - Mesures relatives à la réduction à zéro et aux réexamens à l’extinction
Le 09 janvier 2007, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures relatives à la réduction à zéro et aux réexamens à l’extinction”.
États-Unis - Maintien de la suspension d’obligations dans le différend CE - Hormones
L’OMC a publié, le 31 mars 2008, les rapports des groupes spéciaux sur les plaintes déposées par les Communautés européennes dans les affaires “États-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.
Argentine - Mesures antidumping définitives à l’importation de carreaux de sol en céramique en provenance d’Italie
Le 28 septembre 2001, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Argentina - Definitive anti-dumping measures on imports of ceramic floor tiles from Italy”.
United States - Final Dumping Determination on Softwood Lumber from Canada - Recourse 1
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.
Australie - Subventions accordées aux producteurs et exportateurs de cuir pour automobiles - Recours 1
Le 21 janvier 2000, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Australie - Subventions accordées aux producteurs et exportateurs de cuir pour automobiles - Recours”.
Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de determinados neumáticos (llantas neumáticas) para vehículos de pasajeros y camionetas procedentes de China
El 05 de septiembre de 2011, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones determinados neumáticos (llantas neumáticas) para vehículos de pasajeros y camionetas procedentes de China”.
India - Protección mediante patente de los productos farmacéuticos y los productos químicos para la agricultura
El 05 de septiembre de 1997, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “India - Protección mediante patente de los productos farmacéuticos y los productos químicos para la agricultura”.
United States - Use of Zeroing in Anti-Dumping Measures Involving Products from Korea
On 24 November 2009, Korea requested consultations with the United States regarding their use of zeroing in three anti–dumping cases involving certain products from Korea, namely, stainless steel plate in coils, stainless steel sheet and strip in coils, and diamond sawblades and parts thereof. Korea claimed that the effect of the use of zeroing by the US Department of Commerce (USDOC) in these three cases has been either to artificially create margins of dumping where none would otherwise have been found, or to inflate margins of dumping. In its consultation request, Korea alleged that the USDOC's use of zeroing in its final determinations, amended final determinations, and anti-dumping duty orders in the three cases in question was inconsistent with the United States' obligations under Article VI of GATT 1994 and Articles 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, and 5.8 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement. On 3 December 2009, Japan requested to join the consultations.
Canada - Mesures régissant la vente de vin
Le 25 mai 2021, l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner l’affaire “Canada — Mesures régissant la vente de vin” (DS537) introduite par l’Australie.
Estados Unidos - Medidas Antidumping sobre los Camarones Procedentes de Tailandia
El 29 de febrero de 2008, la OMC publicó los informes de los Grupos Especiales sobre las reclamaciones de Tailandia y la India, respectivamente, referentes a 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).
Korea - Measures Affecting Trade in Commercial Vessels
On 21 October 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with Korea on certain measures establishing subsidies to its shipbuilding industry which, according to the European Communities, are inconsistent with Korea’s obligations under the SCM Agreement. These measures are as follows: - Corporate restructuring subsidies in the form of debt forgiveness, debt and interest relief and debt-to-equity swaps, provided through government-owned and government-controlled banks; - Special taxation on in-kind contribution and the special taxation on spin-off scheme provided in the Special Tax Treatment Control Law which establishes two tax programmes limited to companies under corporate restructuring and provided tax concessions to Daewoo; - Pre-shipment loans and advance payment refund guarantees provided by the state-owned Export-Import Bank of Korea (“KEXIM”) to all Korean shipyards
Inde - Certaines mesures relatives aux cellules solaires et aux modules solaires
Le 24 février 2016, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial sur le différend “Inde — Certaines mesures relatives aux cellules solaires et aux modules solaires” (WT/DS456), qui avait été soumis par les États-Unis.
European Union - Anti-Dumping Measures on Imports of Certain Fatty Alcohols from Indonesia
On 27 July 2012, Indonesia requested consultations with the European Union with respect to the imposition of definitive and provisional anti-dumping measures by the European Union on the importation of fatty alcohols and with respect to certain aspects of the investigation underlying these measures.
Brésil - Mesures visant la noix de coco desséchée
Le 17 octobre 1996, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Bresil - Mesures visant la noix de coco dessechee”.
China - Domestic Support for Agricultural Producers
On 28 February 2019 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by the United States in “China — Domestic Support for Agricultural Producers” (DS511)
United States - Final Countervailing Duty Determination with Respect to Certain Softwood Lumber from Canada
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.
China - Medidas antidumping relativas a las importaciones de pasta de celulosa procedentes del Canadá
El 25 de abril de 2017, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “China - Medidas antidumping relativas a las importaciones de pasta de celulosa procedentes del Canadá”.
Argentina - Safeguard Measures on Imports of Footwear
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;
Canadá - Período de protección mediante patente
El 05 de mayo de 2000, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Canadá - Período de protección mediante patente”.
Indonésie - Mesures concernant l’importation de viande de poulet et de produits à base de poulet
Le 10 novembre 2020, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial de la mise en conformité dans l’affaire “Indonésie — Mesures concernant l’importation de viande de poulet et de produits à base de poulet” introduite par le Brésil (DS484).