Anti-dumping, subsidies, safeguards
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.
Mexique - Mesures antidumping définitives visant la viande de bœuf et le riz
Le 06 juin 2005 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Mexique - Mesures antidumping définitives visant la viande de bœuf et le riz”.
États-Unis - Mesures antidumping visant les crevettes en provenance de Thaïlande
L’Organe d’appel a publié le 16 juillet 2008 son rapport concernant les rapports des groupes spéciaux dans les affaires “États-Unis — Mesures antidumping visant les crevettes en provenance de Thaïlande” (DS343) et “États-Unis — Directive sur les cautions en douane pour les marchandises assujetties à des droits antidumping/compensateurs” (DS345). Ces rapports de groupes spéciaux avaient examiné des plaintes déposées par la Thaïlande et l’Inde respectivement.
Argentina - Measures Affecting the Importation of Goods
On 21 August 2012 Japan requested consultations with Argentina concerning certain measures imposed by Argentina on the importation of goods. Japan challenges: (i) the requirement to present for approval of a non-automatic import licence: Declaración Jurada Anticipada de Importación (DJAI); (ii) non-automatic licences required in the form of Certificados de Importación (CIs) for the importation of certain goods; (iii) requirements imposed on importers to undertake certain trade-restrictive commitments; and (iv) the alleged systematic delay in granting import approval or refusal to grant such approval or the grant of import approval subject to importers undertaking to comply with certain allegedly trade-restrictive commitments.
Argentine - Mesures de sauvegarde à l’importation de chaussures
Le 25 juin 1999 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Argentine - Mesures de sauvegarde à l’importation de chaussures”.
United States - Anti-Dumping Act of 1916 - Complaint by Japan
On 10 February 1999 Japan requested consultations with the United States in respect of the US Anti-Dumping Act of 1916 15 U.S.C. 72 (1994) (“US 1916 Act”). Japan alleged that the US 1916 Act stipulates that the importation or sale of imported goods within the US market in certain circumstances is unlawful constituting a criminal offence and inviting civil liability. Japan further alleged that judicial decisions under the US 1916 Act are made without the procedural safeguards provided for in the Anti-Dumping Agreement. Japan stated that a court action had been brought under the US 1916 Act against affiliates of Japanese companies. Japan contended that the US 1916 Act is inconsistent with Articles III VI and XI of the GATT 1994 and the Anti-Dumping Agreement.
États Unis - Mesures compensatoires et mesures antidumping visant certains produits en provenance de Chine
Le 7 juillet 2014 l’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a publié son rapport sur le différend “États-Unis — Mesures compensatoires et mesures antidumping visant certains produits en provenance de Chine” (DS449).
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.
United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
On 18 November 1999 Japan requested consultations with the United States in respect of the preliminary and final determinations of the US Department of Commerce and the US International Trade Commission on the anti-dumping investigation of Certain Hot Rolled Steel Products from Japan issued on 25 and 30 November 1998 12 February 1999 28 April 1999 and 23 June 1999. Japan considered that these determinations are erroneous and based on deficient procedures under the US Tariff Act of 1930 and related regulations. The Japanese complaint also concerned certain provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 and related regulations. Japan claimed violations of Articles VI and X of the GATT 1994 and Articles 2 3 6 (including Annex II) 9 and 10 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement.d regulations. Japan claimed violations of Articles VI and X of the GATT 1994 and Articles 2 3 6 (including Annex II) 9 and 10 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement.
États-Unis - Droits compensateurs sur certains produits plats en acier au carbone traité contre la corrosion en provenance d’Allemagne
Le 03 juillet 2002 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Droits compensateurs sur certains produits plats en acier au carbone traité contre la corrosion en provenance d’Allemagne”.
États Unis - Mesures compensatoires visant certains produits en provenance de Chine - Recours 1
Le 21 mars un groupe spécial de l’OMC a publié son rapport sur la mise en conformité dans le différend “États-Unis — Mesures compensatoires visant certains produits en provenance de Chine — Recours de la Chine à l’article 21:5 du Mémorandum d’accord sur le règlement des différends” (DS437)
Estados Unidos - Medida de salvaguardia contra las importaciones de cordero fresco, refrigerado o congelado procedentes de Nueva Zelandia
El 01 de mayo de 2001 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medida de salvaguardia contra las importaciones de cordero fresco refrigerado o congelado procedentes de Nueva Zelandia”.
Japón - Derechos compensatorios sobre memorias dinámicas de acceso aleatorio procedentes de Corea
El 28 de noviembre de 2007 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Japón - Derechos compensatorios sobre memorias dinámicas de acceso aleatorio procedentes de Corea”.
Indonésie - Mesure de sauvegarde concernant certains produits en fer ou en acier
Le 18 août 2017 un groupe spécial de l’OMC a publié un rapport dans les affaires introduites par le Viet Nam et le Taipei chinois “Indonésie — Mesure de sauvegarde concernant certains produits en fer ou en acier” (DS490 and 496).
Guatemala - Anti-Dumping Investigation Regarding Portland Cement from Mexico
On 15 October 1996 Mexico requested consultations with Guatemala in respect of an anti-dumping investigation commenced by Guatemala with regard to imports of portland cement from Mexico. Mexico alleged that this investigation was in violation of Guatemala’s obligations under Articles 2 3 5 and 7.1 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement.
European Communities - Anti-Dumping Measure on Farmed Salmon from Norway
On 17 March 2006 Norway requested consultations with the European Communities concerning Council Regulation (EC) No. 85/2006 of 17 January 2006 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and collecting definitively the provisional duty imposed on imports of farmed salmon originating in Norway.
Inde - Certaines mesures relatives aux cellules solaires et aux modules solaires
Le 16 septembre 2016 l’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a publié son rapport dans l’affaire “Inde — Certaines mesures relatives aux cellules solaires et aux modules solaires” (DS456) soumise par les Etats-Unis.
European Communities - Definitive Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Iron or Steel Fasteners From China - Recourse 1
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.
Korea - Import Bans, and Testing and Certification Requirements for Radionuclides
On 22 February 2018 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Japan in “Korea - Import Bans and Testing and Certification Requirements for Radionuclides".
United States - Final Dumping Determination on Softwood Lumber from Canada
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.
United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Shrimp from Viet Nam - 2011
On 1 February 2010 Viet Nam requested consultations with the United States concerning a number of anti-dumping measures on certain frozen warmwater shrimp from Viet Nam. In addition to several administrative and new shipper reviews the request for consultations concerns several US laws regulations administrative proceedings and practices including zeroing. Viet Nam considers that these measures are inconsistent with the United States' obligations under: - Articles I II VI:1 and VI:2 of the GATT 1994; - several provisions of the Anti-Dumping Agreement; - Article XVI:4 of the WTO Agreement; and - Viet Nam's Protocol of Accession.
Estados Unidos - Medidas Antidumping sobre los Camarones Procedentes de Tailandia
El 16 de julio de 2008 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público su informe relativo a los informes de los Grupos Especiales encargados de 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). Estos Grupos Especiales examinaron reclamaciones presentadas por Tailandia y la India respectivamente.
Chine - Droits compensateurs et droits antidumping visant les aciers dits magnétiques laminés, à grains orientés, en provenance des États-Unis - Recours 1
Le 31 juillet 2015 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial de la mise en conformité dans le différend entre la Chine et les Etats-Unis “Chine — Droits compensateurs et droits antidumping visant les aciers dits magnétiques laminés à grains orientés en provenance des Etats-Unis” (DS414).
United States - Countervailing Duty Investigation on Dynamic Random Access Memory Semiconductors (DRAMS) from Korea
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.
États-Unis - Mesures compensatoires concernant certains produits en provenance des Communautés européennes
Le 09 décembre 2002 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures compensatoires concernant certains produits en provenance des Communautés européennes”.
Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva en materia de derechos compensatorios con respecto a determinada madera blanda procedente del Canadá
El 19 de enero de 2004 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”.
Comunidades Europeas - Derechos antidumping sobre las importaciones de ropa de cama de algodón originarias de la India - Recurso 1
El 08 de abril de 2003 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Communidades Europeas - Derechos antidumping sobre las importaciones de ropa de cama de algodón originarias de la India - Recurso”.
États-Unis - Maintien en existence et application de la méthode de réduction à zéro
Le 1er octobre 2008 l’OMC a publié le rapport du groupe spécial qui avait examiné la plainte des Communautés européennes contre les États-Unis dans l’affaire du “Maintien en existence et en application de la méthode de réduction à zéro” (DS350).
Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping sobre determinados camarones procedentes de Viet Nam
El 11 de julio de 2011 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 - Déterminations préliminaires concernant certains bois d’œuvre résineux en provenance du Canada
Le 27 septembre 2002 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Déterminations préliminaires concernant certains bois d’œuvre résineux en provenance du Canada”.
Japan - Countervailing Duties on Dynamic Random Access Memories from Korea
On 14 March 2006 Korea requested consultations with Japan concerning countervailing duties imposed by Japan on certain Dynamic Random Access Memories (DRAMs) from Korea. According to Korea notice of the imposition of such duties was provided by Japan in Cabinet Order No. 13 and Finance Notice 35 published respectively in Issue No. 4264 and Special Issue No. 17 of the Official Gazette dated 27 January 2006. The request for consultations also concerns certain aspects of the investigation and the determination that led to the imposition of such duties.
United States - Countervailing Duties on Certain Corrosion-Resistant Carbon Steel Flat Products from Germany
On 10 November 2000 the EC requested consultations with the US in respect of countervailing duties imposed by the US on imports of certain corrosion-resistant carbon steel flat products (“corrosion resistant steel”) dealt with under US case number C-428-817. This dispute related in particular to the final results of a full sunset review of the above measure carried out by the US Department of Commerce (“DOC”) and published in the US Federal Register No. 65 FR 47407 of 2 August 2000. In this decision the DOC found that revocation of the countervailing duty order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of a countervailable subsidy. The EC considered that this finding is inconsistent with the obligations of the US under the SCM Agreement and in particular in breach of Articles 10 11.9 and 21 (notably 21.3) thereof.
United States - Safeguard Measures on Imports of Fresh, Chilled or Frozen Lamb Meat from New Zealand and Australia
On 16 July 1999 New Zealand requested consultations with the US in respect of a safeguard measure imposed by the US on imports of lamb meat from New Zealand (WT/DS177). New Zealand alleged that by Presidential Proclamation under Section 203 of the US Trade Act 1974 the US imposed a definitive safeguard measure in the form of a tariff-rate quota on imports fresh chilled or frozen lamb meat effective from 22 July 1999. New Zealand contended that this measure is inconsistent with Articles 2 4 5 11 and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguards and Articles I and XIX of GATT 1994. On 23 July 1999 Australia requested consultations with the US in respect of a definitive safeguard measure imposed by the US on imports of lamb (WT/DS178). Australia alleged that by Presidential Proclamation under Section 203 of the US Trade Act 1974 the US imposed a definitive safeguard measure in the form of a tariff-rate quota on imports of fresh chilled or frozen lamb meat from Australia effective from 22 July 1999. Australia contended that this measure is inconsistent with Articles 2 3 4 5 8 11 and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguards and Articles I II and XIX of GATT 1994.
Argentina - Medidas de salvaguardia impuestas a las importaciones de calzado
El 25 de junio de 1999 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Argentina - Medidas de salvaguardia impuestas a las importaciones de calzado”.
Canadá - Determinadas medidas que afectan al sector de generación de energía renovable
El 6 de mayo de 2013 el Órgano de Apelación de la OMC publicó los informes sobre los asuntos “Canadá — Determinadas medidas que afectan al sector de generación de energía renovable” (DS412) y “Canadá — Medidas relativas al programa de tarifas reguladas” (DS426) respectivamente.
Mexique - Droits antidumping sur les tubes et tuyaux en acier en provenance du Guatemala
L’OMC a publié le 8 juin 2007 le rapport du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné l’affaire “Mexique — Droits antidumping sur les tubes et tuyaux en acier en provenance du Guatemala” (DS331).
United States - Countervailing measures on certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products from India - Recourse 1
On 15 November 2019 the WTO circulated the compliance panel report in the case brought by India in “United States — Countervailing Measures on Certain Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products from India - Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by India” (DS436).
Communautés européennes - Mesures antidumping définitives visant certains éléments de fixation en fer ou en acier en provenance de Chine - Recours 1
Le 18 janvier 2016 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Mesures antidumping définitives visant certains éléments de fixation en fer ou en acier en provenance de Chine - Recours”.
Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva de la existencia de dumping respecto de la madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso 1
El 15 de agosto de 2006 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva de la existencia de dumping respecto de la madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso”.
États-Unis - Mesures compensatoires visant le papier supercalandré en provenance du Canada
Le 6 février 2020 l’Organe d’appel a remis son rapport dans l’affaire introduite par le Canada “États Unis - Mesures compensatoires visant le papier supercalendré en provenance du Canada” (DS505).
Estados Unidos - Determinados métodos y su aplicación a procedimientos antidumping que atañen a China
El 11 de mayo de 2017 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Determinados métodos y su aplicación a procedimientos antidumping que atañen a China”.
Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan al comercio de grandes aeronaves civiles - Segunda reclamación
El 12 de marzo de 2012 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan al comercio de grandes aeronaves civiles - Segunda reclamación”.
États-Unis - Détermination finale en matière de droits compensateurs concernant certains bois d’oeuvre résineux en provenance du Canada - Recours 1
Le 05 décembre 2005 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Détermination finale en matière de droits compensateurs concernant certains bois d’oeuvre résineux en provenance du Canada - Recours”.
United States - Safeguard Measures on Imports of Fresh, Chilled or Frozen Lamb Meat from New Zealand and Australia
On 16 July 1999 New Zealand requested consultations with the US in respect of a safeguard measure imposed by the US on imports of lamb meat from New Zealand (WT/DS177). New Zealand alleged that by Presidential Proclamation under Section 203 of the US Trade Act 1974 the US imposed a definitive safeguard measure in the form of a tariff-rate quota on imports fresh chilled or frozen lamb meat effective from 22 July 1999. New Zealand contended that this measure is inconsistent with Articles 2 4 5 11 and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguards and Articles I and XIX of GATT 1994. On 23 July 1999 Australia requested consultations with the US in respect of a definitive safeguard measure imposed by the US on imports of lamb (WT/DS178). Australia alleged that by Presidential Proclamation under Section 203 of the US Trade Act 1974 the US imposed a definitive safeguard measure in the form of a tariff-rate quota on imports of fresh chilled or frozen lamb meat from Australia effective from 22 July 1999. Australia contended that this measure is inconsistent with Articles 2 3 4 5 8 11 and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguards and Articles I II and XIX of GATT 1994.
China - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de partes de automóviles
El 15 de diciembre de 2008 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “China - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de partes de automóviles”.
États-Unis - Réexamen à l’extinction des droits antidumping appliqués aux produits plats en acier au carbone traité contre la corrosion en provenance du Japon
Le 15 décembre 2003 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Réexamen à l’extinction des droits antidumping appliqués aux produits plats en acier au carbone traité contre la corrosion en provenance du Japon”.
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.
Corea - Prohibiciones de importación, y prescripciones en materia de pruebas y certificación relativas a los radionúclidos
El 22 de febrero de 2018 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Corea - Prohibiciones de importación y prescripciones en materia de pruebas y certificación relativas a los radionúclidos”.
United States - Measures Affecting Trade in Large Civil Aircraft (Second Complaint)
On 27 June 2005 the European Communities requested consultations with the United States concerning prohibited and actionable subsidies provided to US producers of large civil aircraft. (See also dispute DS317). The European Communities considers that the measures cited in its request for consultations are inconsistent with: - Articles 3.1(a) 3.1(b) 3.2 5(a) 5(c) 6.3(a) 6.3(b) and 6.3(c) of the SCM Agreement; and - Article III:4 of the GATT 1994
Brésil - Certaines mesures concernant la taxation et les impositions
Le 30 août 2017 l’OMC a publié les rapports des groupes spéciaux dans les affaires introduites par l’Union européenne et le Japon “Brésil — Certaines mesures concernant la taxation et les impositions” (DS472 et DS497).