Dispute settlement
United States - Measures Concerning the Importation, Marketing and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products
On 25 April 2017 the WTO issued the dispute panel reports in the case "United States - Measures concerning the importation marketing and sale of tuna and tuna products".
Brasil - Programa de financiación de las exportaciones para aeronaves
El 02 de agosto de 1999 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Brasil - Programa de financiación de las exportaciones para aeronaves”.
Chine - Mesures affectant les droits de commercialisation et les services de distribution pour certaines publications et certains produits de divertissement audiovisuels
Le 12 août 2009 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné la plainte des États-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).
Communautés Européennes - Désignation commerciale des pectinides (Demande du Canada)
Le 05 août 1996 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautes Europeennes - Designation commerciale des pectinides (demande du Canada)”.
Brasil - Medidas que afectan al coco desecado
El 17 de octubre de 1996 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Brasil - Medidas que afectan al coco desecado”.
Canada - Measures Affecting the Export of Civilian Aircraft
On 10 March 1997 Brazil requested consultations with Canada in respect of certain subsidies granted by the Government of Canada or its provinces intended to support the export of civilian aircraft. The request was made pursuant to Article 4 of the SCM Agreement. Brazil contended that these measures are inconsistent with Article 3 of the SCM Agreement.
Canadá - Créditos a la exportación y garantías de préstamos para las aeronaves regionales
El 28 de enero de 2002 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Canadá - Créditos a la exportación y garantías de préstamos para las aeronaves regionales”.
United States - Preliminary Determinations with Respect to Certain Softwood Lumber from Canada
On 21 August 2001 Canada requested consultations with the US concerning the preliminary countervailing duty determination and the preliminary critical circumstances determination made by the US Department of Commerce on 9 August 2001 with respect to certain softwood lumber from Canada. This request also concerned US measures on company-specific expedited reviews and administrative reviews. In particular: As far as the preliminary countervailing duty determination is concerned Canada considered this determination to be inconsistent with US obligations under Articles 1 2 10 14 17.1 17.5 19.4 and 32.1 of the SCM Agreement and Article VI(3) of GATT 1994. With respect to the preliminary critical circumstances determination Canada considered this determination to be inconsistent with Articles 17.1 17.3 17.4 19.4 and 20.6 of the SCM Agreement. As regards US measures on company-specific expedited reviews and administrative reviews Canada considered these measures are inconsistent with US obligations under Article VI:3 of the GATT 1994 and Articles 10 19.3 19.4 21.1 21.2 and 32.1 of the SCM Agreement. Canada also considered that the US had failed to ensure that its laws and regulations are in conformity with its WTO obligations as required by Article 32.5 of the SCM Agreement and Article XVI:4 of the WTO Agreement. On the grounds that the affirmative preliminary countervailing duty and critical circumstances determinations had an immediate and significant trade impact Canada requested urgent consultations pursuant to Article 4.8 of the DSU. Although accepting Canada’s request to enter into consultations the US did not accept this to be a case of urgency for the purposes of Article 4.8 of the DSU since the measures in question involve the posting of bond for or deposit of preliminary duties which could be refunded in whole or in part.
Mexique - Mesures fiscales concernant les boissons sans alcool et autres boissons
Le 07 octobre 2005 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Mexique - Mesures fiscales concernant les boissons sans alcool et autres boissons”.
United States - Anti-Dumping Administrative Reviews and Other Measures Related to Imports of Certain Orange Juice from Brazil
On 27 November 2008 Brazil requested consultations with regard to: - certain determinations of the United States Department of Commerce (USDOC) concerning the imports of certain orange juice from Brazil; - any actions taken by United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) to collect definitive anti-dumping duties at duty assessment rates established in periodic reviews covered by the preceding paragraph including through the issuance of USCBP liquidations instructions and notices; and - certain US laws regulations administrative procedures practices and methodologies.
Estados Unidos - Continuación de la existencia y aplicación de la metodología de reducción a cero
El 01 de octubre de 2008 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Continuación de la existencia y aplicación de la metodología de reducción a cero”.
Japon - Contingents d’importation d’algues séchées et d’algues assaisonnées du genre Porphyra Spp
L’OMC a publié le 1er février 2006 le rapport du Groupe spécial établi pour examiner la plainte déposée par la Corée dans l’affaire “Japon — Contingents d’importation d’algues séchées et d’algues assaisonnées du genre “porphyra spp.” (DS323). Le Groupe spécial a annoncé qu’une solution mutuellement convenue avait été trouvée.
Guatemala - Definitive Anti-Dumping Measures on Grey Portland Cement from Mexico
On 5 January 1999 Mexico requested consultations with Guatemala concerning definitive anti-dumping duties imposed by the authorities of Guatemala on imports of grey Portland cement from Mexico and the proceedings leading thereto. Mexico alleged that the definitive anti-dumping measure is inconsistent with Articles 1 2 3 5 6 7 12 and 18 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement and its Annexes I and II as well as with Article VI of the GATT 1994.
Mexique - Mesures compensatoires définitives visant l’huile d’olive en provenance des Communautés européennes
Un groupe spécial de l’OMC a publié le 4 septembre 2008 son rapport sur la plainte des CE concernant les mesures compensatoires définitives visant l’huile d’olive en provenance des Communautés européennes (DS341).
Estados Unidos - Medidas aplicadas a la importación de determinados productos procedentes de las Comunidades Europeas
El 11 de diciembre de 2000 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas aplicadas a la importación determinados productos procedentes de las Comunidades Europeas”.
China - Medidas que afectan a los derechos comerciales y los servicios de distribución respecto de determinadas publicaciones y productos audiovisuales de esparcimiento
El 21 de diciembre de 2009 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “China - Medidas que afectan a los derechos comerciales y los servicios de distribución respecto determinadas publicaciones y productos audiovisuales de esparcimiento”.
United States - Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Measures on Large Residential Washers from Korea
On 29 August 2013 Korea requested consultations with the United States concerning anti–dumping and countervailing measures relating to large residential washers from Korea. Korea claims that the measures identified in its request for consultations are inconsistent with: - Articles 1 2.1 2.4 2.4.2 5.8 9.3 9.4 9.5 11 and 18.4 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement; - Articles 1.1 1.2 2.1 2.2 10 14 and 19.4 of the SCM Agreement; - Articles VI VI:1 VI:2 and VI:3 of the GATT 1994; - Article XVI:4 of the WTO Agreement.
European Communities - Measures Affecting the Importation of Certain Poultry Products
On 24 February 1997 Brazil requested consultations with the EC in respect of the EC regime for the importation of certain poultry products and the implementation by the EC of the Tariff Rate Quota for these products. Brazil contended that the EC measures are inconsistent with Articles X and XXVII of GATT 1994 and Articles 1 and 3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures. Brazil also contended that the measures nullify or impair benefits accruing to it directly or indirectly under GATT 1994.
China - Anti-Dumping Measures on Imports of Cellulose Pulp from Canada
On 25 April 2017 the WTO issued the panel report in the case brought by Canada in “China - Anti-Dumping Measures on Imports of Cellulose Pulp from Canada".
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.
Communautés européennes - Droits antidumping sur les importations de linge de lit en coton en provenance de l’Inde
Le 01 mars 2001 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Droits antidumping sur les importations de linge de lit en coton en provenance de l’Inde”.
Comunidades Europeas - Medidas antidumping definitivas sobre determinados elementos de fijación de hierro o acero procedentes de China
El 03 de diciembre de 2010 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Medidas antidumping definitivas sobre determinados elementos de fijación de hierro o acero procedentes de China”.
Comunidades Europeas - Protección de las marcas de fábrica o de comercio y las indicaciones geográficas en el caso de los productos agrícolas y los productos alimenticios
El 15 de marzo de 2005 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Protección de las marcas de fábrica o de comercio y las indicaciones geográficas en el caso de los productos agrícolas y los productos alimenticios”.
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.
États-Unis - Réexamens à l’extinction des mesures antidumping visant les produits tubulaires destinés à des pays pétroliers en provenance d’Argentine - Recours 1
L’OMC a publié le 30 novembre 2006 le rapport du groupe spécial de la mise en conformité dans l’affaire “États-Unis — Réexamens à l’extinction des mesures antidumping visant les produits tubulaires pour champs pétrolifères en provenance d’Argentine” (DS268).
United States - Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Products from China
On 17 September 2012 China requested consultations with the United States concerning the following measures: (i) a new piece of legislation (Public Law 112-99) that explicitly allows for the application of countervailing measures to non-market economy countries; (ii) countervailing duty determinations or actions made or performed by US authorities between 20 November 2006 and 13 March 2012 in respect of Chinese products; (iii) anti-dumping measures associated with the concerned countervailing duty measures as well as the combined effect of these anti-dumping measures and the parallel countervailing duty measures; and (iv) the United States’ failure to provide the US Department of Commerce (USDOC) with legal authority to identify and avoid the double remedies in respect of investigations or reviews initiated on or between 20 November 2006 and 13 March 2012.
États-Unis - Réexamens administratifs antidumping et autres mesures concernant les importations de certains jus d’orange en provenance du Brésil
Le 25 mars 2011 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné la plainte du Brésil dans l’affaire États-Unis — Réexamens administratifs antidumping et autres mesures concernant les importations de certains jus d’orange en provenance du Brésil (DS382).
Australia - Subsidies Provided to Producers and Exporters of Automotive Leather
On 4 May 1998 the United States requested consultations with Australia in respect of prohibited subsidies allegedly provided to Australian producers and exporters of automotive leather including subsidies provided to Howe and Company Proprietary Ltd. (or any of its affiliated and/or parent companies) which allegedly involve preferential government loans of about $A25 million and non-commercial terms and grants of about $A30 million. The United States contended that these measures violate the obligations of Australia under Article 3 of the SCM Agreement.
Argentina - Medidas que afectan a la importación de mercancías
El Órgano de Apelación de la OMC publicó este 15 de enero de su informe sobre la diferencia “Argentina — Medidas que afectan a la importación de mercancías” (WT/DS438/444/445). Los reclamantes en esta diferencia eran la Unión Europea los Estados Unidos y el Japón.
République dominicaine - Mesures affectant l’importation et la vente de cigarettes sur le marché intérieur
Le 25 avril 2005 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “République dominicaine - Mesures affectant l’importation et la vente de cigarettes sur le marché intérieur”.
Argentina - Medidas que afectan a la exportación de pieles de bovino y a la importación de cueros acabados
El 19 de diciembre de 2000 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Argentina - Medidas que afectan a la exportación de pieles de bovino y a la importación de cueros acabados”.
Canada - Certain Measures Affecting the Renewable Energy Generation Sector. Measures Relating to the Feed-In Tariff Program
On 11 August 2011 the European Union requested consultations with Canada regarding Canada's measures relating to domestic content requirements in the feed-in tariff program (the “FIT Program”).
United States - Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998
On 8 July 1999 the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 211 of the US Omnibus Appropriations Act. The EC and its member States alleged as follows: - Section 211 which was signed into law on 21 October 1998 did not allow the registration or renewal in the United States of a trademark if it was previously abandoned by a trademark owner whose business and assets have been confiscated under Cuban law. - This law provided that no US court shall recognize or enforce any assertion of such rights. - Section 211 US Omnibus Appropriations Act was not in conformity with the US’ obligations under the TRIPS Agreement notably its Article 2 in conjunction with the Paris Convention Article 3 Article 4 Articles 15 to 21 Article 41 Article 42 and Article 62
Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant l’approbation et la commercialisation des produits biotechnologiques
Le 29 septembre 2006 l’OMC a publié les rapports du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner les plaintes déposées par les États-Unis le Canada et l’Argentine respectivement dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant l’approbation et la commercialisation des produits biotechnologiques”(WT/DS291 WT/DS292 et WT/DS293).
Communautés Européennes - Regime applicable à l’importation, à la vente et à la distribution des bananes
Le 09 septembre 1997 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “European communities - Regime for the importation sale and distribution of bananas”.
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.
Thailand - Anti-Dumping Duties on Angles, Shapes and Sections of Iron or Non-Alloy steel and H-Beams from Poland
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.
United States - Measures Affecting Imports of Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tyres from China
On 14 September 2009 China requested consultations with the United States concerning increased tariffs on certain passenger vehicle and light truck tyres (subject tyres) from China. The decision was announced on 11 September 2009 following an investigation pursuant to section 421 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.). The USITC determined that there was market disruption as a result of rapidly increasing imports of subject tyres from China that were a significant cause of material injury to the domestic industry. Following a Presidential decision additional duties were imposed on subject tyres imports for a three year period in the amount of 35 per cent ad valorem in the first year 30 per cent ad valorem in the second year and 25 per cent ad valorem in the third year (the tyres measure). This measure took effect on 26 September 2009.
Argentina - Derechos antidumping definitivos sobre los pollos procedentes del Brasil
El 22 de abril de 2003 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Argentina - Derechos antidumping definitivos sobre los pollos procedentes del Brasil”.
Comunidades Europeas y determinados Estados miembros - Medidas que afectan al comercio de grandes aeronaves civiles - Recurso 1
El 15 de mayo de 2018 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas y determinados Estados miembros - Medidas que afectan al comercio de grandes aeronaves civiles - Recurso”.
China- Medidas que afectan a la protección y observancia de los derechos de propiedad intelectual
El 26 de enero de 2009 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “China- Medidas que afectan a la protección y observancia de los derechos de propiedad intelectual”.
United States - Anti-Dumping Act of 1916 - Original Complaint by the European Communities
On 24 February 2004 the WTO issued the dispute panel reports in the case "United States - Anti-dumping act of 1916 - Complaint by the European Communities".
Australia - Measures Affecting the Importation of Apples from New Zealand
On 31 August 2007 New Zealand requested consultations with Australia concerning measures imposed by Australia on the importation of apples from New Zealand. On 27 March 2007 Australia's Director of Animal and Plant Quarantine determined a policy for the importation of apples from New Zealand: “Importation of apples can be permitted subject to the Quarantine Act 1908 and the application of phytosanitary measures as specified in the Final import risk analysis report for apples from New Zealand November 2006”. New Zealand considers that these restrictions are inconsistent with Australia's obligations under the SPS Agreement and in particular Articles 2.1 2.2 2.3 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.6 8 and Annex C. On 13 September 2007 the European Communities requested to join the consultations. On 14 September 2007 the United States requested to join the consultations. Subsequently Australia informed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of the European Communities and the United States to join the consultations. On 6 December 2007 New Zealand requested the establishment of a panel. At its meeting on 17 December 2007 the DSB deferred the establishment of a panel.
United States - Tariff Measures on Certain Goods from China
On 15 September 2020 the WTO circulated the dispute panel report in the case brought by China in “United States — Tariff Measures on Certain Goods from China” (DS543)..
États-Unis - Directive sur les cautions en douane pour les marchandises assujetties à des droits antidumping/compensateurs
L’OMC a publié le 29 février 2008 les rapports des groupes spéciaux sur les plaintes déposées par la Thaïlande et l’Inde respectivement dans les affaires “Etats-Unis — Mesures antidumping visant les crevettes en provenance de Thaïlande” (DS343) et “Etats-Unis — Directive sur les cautions en douane pour les marchandises assujetties à des droits antidumping/compensateurs” (DS345).
United States - Certain Country of Origin Labelling (Cool) Requirements - Recourse 1
On 1 December 2008 Canada requested consultations with the United States concerning certain mandatory country of origin labelling (COOL) provisions in the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 as amended by the 2008 Farm Bill and as implemented through an Interim Final Rule of 28 July 2008. These include the obligation to inform consumers at the retail level of the country of origin in respect of covered commodities including beef and pork. The eligibility for a designation of a covered commodity as exclusively having a US origin can only be derived from an animal that was exclusively born raised and slaughtered in the United States. This would exclude such a designation in respect of beef or pork derived from livestock that is exported to the United States for feed or immediate slaughter.
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 2700 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.
Estados Unidos - Investigación de la Comisión de Comercio Internacional respecto de la madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso 1
El 15 de noviembre de 2005 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Investigación de la Comisión de Comercio Internacional respecto de la madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso”.
European Union - Countervailing Measures on Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate from Pakistan
On 6 July 2017 a WTO dispute panel issued a report in the case “European Union - Countervailing Measures on Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate from Pakistan".
Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping relativas a las tuberías para perforación petrolera procedentes de México
El 02 de noviembre de 2005 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping relativas a las tuberías para perforación petrolera procedentes de México”.