Anti-dumping, subsidies, safeguards
République de Corée - Réexamen à l'extinction des droits antidumping appliqués aux barres en aciers inoxydables
Le 30 novembre 2020 l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner l’affaire introduite par le Japon “Corée — Réexamen à l’extinction des droits antidumping appliqués aux barres en aciers inoxydables” (DS553).
United States - Certain Measures Relating to the Renewable Energy Sector
On 27 2019 June the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by India in “United States - Certain Measures Relating to the Renewable Energy Sector” (DS510).
China - Measures Affecting Imports of Automobile Parts
On 30 March 2006 the European Communities and the United States and on 13 April 2006 Canada requested consultations with China regarding China's imposition of measures that adversely affect exports of automobile parts from the European Communities the United States and Canada to China. The measures include the following: (a) Policy on Development of Automotive Industry (Order No. 8 of the National Development and Reform Commission 21 May 2004); (b) Measures for the Administration of Importation of Automotive Parts and Components for Complete Vehicles (Decree No. 125) which entered into force on 1 April 2005); and (c) Rules for Determining Whether Imported Automotive Parts and Components Constitute Complete Vehicles (General Administration of Customs Public Announcement No. 4 which entered into force on 1 April 2005; as well as any amendments replacements extensions implementing measures or other measures related.
United States - Sunset Reviews of Anti-Dumping Measures on Oil Country Tubular Goods from Argentina (DS268)
On 7 October 2002 Argentina requested consultations with the US regarding the final determinations of the US Department of Commerce (“DOC”) and the US International Trade Commission (“ITC”) in the sunset reviews of the anti-dumping duty order on OCTG from Argentina issued on 7 November 2000 (65 Federal Register 66701) and June 2001 (USITC Pub. No. 3434) respectively and the DOC’s determination to continue the anti-dumping duty order on OCTG from Argentina issued on 25 July 2001 (66 Federal Register 38630). Argentina considered that general US laws regulations policies and procedures related to the administration of sunset reviews and the application of anti-dumping measures were inconsistent either on their face or as applied with Articles 1 2 3 5 6 11 12 and 18 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement (ADA); Articles VI and X of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994; and Article XVI:4 of the WTO Agreement. Furthermore Argentina claimed that the sunset review conducted by the DOC is inconsistent with Articles 2 5 5.8 11.3 11.4 12.1 and 12.3 of the ADA. It also claimed that the sunset review conducted by the ITC was inconsistent with Articles 3 and 11.3 of the ADA.
Brésil - Programme de financement des exportations pour les aéronefs
Le 14 avril 1999 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Brésil - Programme de financement des exportations pour les aéronefs”.
European Communities - Anti-Dumping Duties on Imports of Cotton-Type Bed Linen from India
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.
Indonesia - Safeguard on Certain Iron or Steel Products
On 18 August 2017 a WTO dispute panel issued a report in the cases brought by Viet Nam and Chinese Taipei in “Indonesia - Safeguard on Certain Iron or Steel Products”.
European Union and its Member States - Certain Measures Relating to the Energy Sector
On 10 August 2018 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by the Russian Federation in “European Union and its Member States — Certain Measures Relating to the Energy Sector.
Mexico - Definitive Anti-Dumping Measures on Beef and Rice (Complaint with Respect to Rice)
On 16 June 2003 the United States requested consultations with Mexico concerning its definitive anti-dumping measures on beef and long grain white rice as well as certain provisions of Mexico’s Foreign Trade Act and its Federal Code of Civil Procedure.
Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping sobre las bolsas de compra de polietileno procedentes de Tailandia
El 22 de enero de 2010 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping sobre las bolsas de compra de polietileno procedentes de Tailandia”.
United States - Countervailing Duty Investigation on Dynamic Random Access Memory Semiconductors (DRAMS) from Korea (DS 296)
On 30 June 2003 Korea requested consultations with the United States concerning the US authorities’ affirmative preliminary and final countervailing duty determinations the preliminary injury determination and any subsequent determinations that may be made during the injury investigation on DRAMs and DRAM modules from Korea. Korea is also challenging all related laws and regulations including Section 771 of the US Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351 respectively.
United States - Measures Relating to Shrimp from Thailand
On 24 April 2006 Thailand requested consultations with the United States concerning anti-dumping measures on imports of frozen warmwater shrimp. Thailand requests consultations on the United States’ application in the Preliminary Final and Amended Final Determinations of the practice known as “zeroing” negative dumping margins the effect of which was to artificially create margins of dumping and the consequent imposition of definitive anti-dumping measures on imports of certain frozen warmwater shrimp from Thailand.
Brasil - Programa de financiación de las exportaciones para aeronaves - Recurso 1
El 09 de mayo de 2000 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Brasil - Programa de financiación de las exportaciones para aeronaves - Recurso”.
United States - Sunset Reviews of Anti-Dumping Measures on Oil Country Tubular Goods from Argentina
On 7 October 2002 Argentina requested consultations with the US regarding the final determinations of the US Department of Commerce (“DOC”) and the US International Trade Commission (“ITC”) in the sunset reviews of the anti-dumping duty order on OCTG from Argentina issued on 7 November 2000 (65 Federal Register 66701) and June 2001 (USITC Pub. No. 3434) respectively and the DOC’s determination to continue the anti-dumping duty order on OCTG from Argentina issued on 25 July 2001 (66 Federal Register 38630). Argentina considered that general US laws regulations policies and procedures related to the administration of sunset reviews and the application of anti-dumping measures were inconsistent either on their face or as applied with Articles 1 2 3 5 6 11 12 and 18 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement (ADA); Articles VI and X of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994; and Article XVI:4 of the WTO Agreement. Furthermore Argentina claimed that the sunset review conducted by the DOC is inconsistent with Articles 2 5 5.8 11.3 11.4 12.1 and 12.3 of the ADA. It also claimed that the sunset review conducted by the ITC was inconsistent with Articles 3 and 11.3 of the ADA.
Tailandia - Medidas aduaneras y fiscales sobre los cigarrillos procedentes de Filipinas
El 15 de noviembre de 2010 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Tailandia - Medidas aduaneras y fiscales sobre los cigarrillos procedentes de Filipinas”.
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.
United States - Final Anti-Dumping Measures on Stainless Steel from Mexico
On 26 May 2006 Mexico requested consultations with the United States concerning a series of final anti-dumping determinations by the US Department of Commerce concerning imports of stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from Mexico for the period between January 1999 and June 2004. It also addresses: (i) certain sections of the US Tariff Act of 1930 as amended; (ii) the Statement of Administrative Action that accompanied the Uruguay Round Agreements; (iii) specific sections of the US Department of Commerce’s regulations codified at Title 19 of the US Code of Federal Regulations; (iv) the 1997 edition of the Import Administration Antidumping Manual; and (v) the methodology employed by the US Department of Commerce to determine the overall margin of dumping for the product subject to the original investigation and administrative reviews whereby the Department disregarded (“zeroed”) negative dumping margins.
Guatemala - Enquête antidumping concernant le ciment Portland en provenance du Mexique
Le 19 juin 1998 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Guatemala - Enquête antidumping concernant le ciment Portland en provenance du Mexique”.
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 - 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”.
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 - 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).
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”.
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).
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”.
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).
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).
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”.
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.
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).
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”.
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.
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.
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).
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”.
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 - 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.
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.
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”.