Dispute settlement
United States - Definitive Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties on Certain Products from China
On 19 September 2008 China requested consultations concerning the definitive anti-dumping and countervailing duties imposed by the United States pursuant to the final anti-dumping and countervailing duty determinations and orders issued by the US Department of Commerce in several investigations. China considers that these measures which include the conduct of the underlying anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations are inconsistent with the obligations of the United States under inter alia Articles I and VI of the GATT 1994 Articles 1 2 10 12 13 14 19 and 32 of the SCM Agreement Articles 1 2 6 9 and 18 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement and Article 15 of the Protocol on the Accession of the People's Republic of China (the Protocol of Accession).
États-Unis - Mesures tarifaires visant certains produits en provenance de Chine
Le 15 septembre 2020 l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial sur l’affaire introduite par la Chine “États-Unis — Mesures tarifaires visant certains produits en provenance de Chine” (DS543).
États-Unis - Loi de 2000 sur la compensation pour continuation du dumping et maintien de la subvention
Le 16 janvier 2003 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Loi de 2000 sur la compensation pour continuation du dumping et maintien de la subvention”.
Colombia - Measures Relating to the Importation of Textiles, Apparel and Footwear
On 18 June 2013 Panama requested consultations with Colombia with respect to the imposition by Colombia of a compound tariff affecting the importation of textiles apparel and footwear from Panama. The measure at issue is a compound tariff that Colombia has allegedly imposed by Presidential Decree No. 074 of 23 January 2013 (Decree 074/2013). Panama claims that this measure at issue is contained in: - Decree 074/2013; - Decree 1497/2011 as regards the definition of the products covered by the nomenclature of Chapters 61 62 63 and 64 of the Tariff Schedule; and - Memorandum No. 000165 of 30 April 2013 from the Customs Management Department of the Directorate of National Taxes and Customs on “measures to control compliance with Decree 074 of 2013”.
México - Medidas fiscales sobre los refrescos y otras bebidas
El 06 de marzo de 2006 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “México - Medidas fiscales sobre los refrescos y otras bebidas”.
Turquía - Restricciones aplicadas a las importaciones de productos textiles y prendas de vestir
El 22 de octubre de 1999 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Turquía - Restricciones aplicadas a las importaciones de productos textiles y prendas de vestir”.
Canada - Measures Governing the Sale of Wine
On 25 May 2021 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Australia in “Canada — Measures Governing the Sale of Wine” (DS537).
European Communities - Protection of Trademarks and Geographical Indications for Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs
On 1 June 1999 the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of the alleged lack of protection of trademarks and geographical indications (GIs) for agricultural products and foodstuffs in the EC. The US contended that EC Regulation 2081/92 as amended does not provide national treatment with respect to geographical indications and does not provide sufficient protection to pre-existing trademarks that are similar or identical to a geographical indication. The US considered this situation to be inconsistent with the EC’s obligations under the TRIPS Agreement including but not necessarily limited to Articles 3 16 24 63 and 65 of the TRIPS Agreement...
États-Unis - Incitations fiscales conditionnelles pour les aéronefs civils gros porteurs
Le 6 juillet 2017 un groupe spécial de l’OMC a publié un rapport dans l’affaire “Union européenne — Mesures compensatoires visant certains types de polyéthylène téraphtalate en provenance du Pakistan” (DS486).
Communautés européennes - Certaines questions douanières
Le 13 novembre 2006 l’Organe d’appel a remis sont rapport au sujet de la plainte des États-Unis visant les Communautés européennes dans le différend “Communautés européennes — Certaines questions douanières” (WT/DS315/AB/R).
United States - Investigation of the International Trade Commission in Softwood Lumber from Canada
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.
Communautés européennes - Conditions d’octroi de préférences tarifaires aux pays en développement
Le 01 décembre 2003 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Conditions d’octroi de préférences tarifaires aux pays en développement”.
United States - Definitive Safeguard Measures on Imports of Wheat Gluten from the European Communities
On 17 March 1999 the EC requested consultations with the US in respect of definitive safeguard measures imposed by the US on imports of wheat gluten from the European Communities. The EC contended that by a Proclamation of 30 May 1998 and a Memorandum of the same date by the US President under which the US imposed definitive safeguard measures in the form of a quantitative limitation on imports of wheat gluten from the EC effective as of 1 June 1998. The EC considered these measures to be in violation of Articles 2 4 5 and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguards; Article 4.2 of the Agreement on Agriculture; and Articles I and XIX of GATT 1994.
China - Medidas en materia de derechos antidumping y compensatorios sobre los productos de pollo de engorde procedentes de los Estados Unidos - Recurso 1
El 18 de enero de 2018 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “China - Medidas en materia derechos antidumping y compensatorios sobre los productos de pollo de engorde procedentes de los Estados Unidos”.
Chile - Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages
On 4 June 1997 and 15 December 1997 the EC requested consultations with Chile in respect of Chile’s Special Sales Tax on spirits which allegedly imposes a higher tax on imported spirits than on Pisco a locally brewed spirit. The EC’s second request (WT/DS110) takes issue with the modification to the law on taxation on alcoholic beverages passed by Chile to address the concerns of the EC in WT/DS87. The EC contended that this differential treatment of imported spirits violates Article III:2 of GATT 1994.
Argentina - Medidas relativas al comercio de mercancías y servicios
El 14 de abril de 2016 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Argentina - Medidas relativas al comercio de mercancías y servicios”.
États-Unis - Mesures affectant la production et la vente de cigarettes aux clous de girofle
L’Organe d’appel a remis le 4 avril 2012 son rapport dans l’affaire “Etats-Unis — Mesures affectant la production et la vente de cigarettes aux clous de girofle” (WT/DS406/AB/R).
European Communities - Trade Description of Sardines
On 20 March 2001 Peru requested consultations with the EC concerning Regulation (EEC) 2136/89 which according to Peru prevents Peruvian exporters to continue to use the trade description “sardines” for their products. Peru submitted that according to the relevant Codex Alimentarius standards (STAN 94-181 rev. 1995) the species “sardinops sagax sagax” are listed among those species which can be traded as “sardines”. Peru therefore considered that the above Regulation constitutes an unjustifiable barrier to trade and hence in breach of Articles 2 and 12 of the TBT Agreement and Article XI:1 of GATT 1994. In addition Peru argues that the Regulation is inconsistent with the principle of non-discrimination and hence in breach of Articles I and III of GATT 1994.
Estados Unidos - Prohibición de importar ciertos camarones y sus productos - Recurso 1
El 22 de octubre de 2001 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Prohibición de importar ciertos camarones y sus productos - Recurso”.
Comunidades Europeas y determinados Estados miembros - Medidas que afectan al comercio de grandes aeronaves civiles
El 18 de mayo de 2011 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”.
United States - Continued Suspension of Obligations in the EC – Hormones Dispute
On 8 November 2004 the European Communities filed a request for consultations with the United States asserting that the United States should have removed its retaliatory measures since the EC has removed the measures found to be WTO-inconsistent in the EC — Hormones case.
Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant l’amiante et les produits en contenant
Le 18 septembre 2000 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant l’amiante et les produits en contenant”.
China - Medidas relativas a la exportación de diversas materias primas
El 5 de julio de 2011 la OMC distribuyó los informes del Grupo Especial que examinó las reclamaciones de los Estados Unidos la Unión Europea y México en la diferencia “China — Medidas relativas a la exportación de diversas materias primas” (DS394 DS395 y DS398 respectivamente).
États-Unis - Détermination finale en matière de droits compensateurs concernant certains bois d’oeuvre résineux en provenance du Canada
Le 29 août 2003 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Détermination finale en matière de droits compensateurs concernant certains bois d’oeuvre résineux en provenance du Canada”.
États-Unis - Mesures antidumping visant certaines crevettes en provenance du Viet Nam
Le 17 novembre 2014 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial sur l’affaire introduite par le Viet Nam au sujet des mesures antidumping appliquées par les États-Unis à certaines crevettes vietnamiennes (DS429).
États-Unis - Détermination finale en matière de droits compensateurs concernant certains bois d’oeuvre résineux en provenance du Canada - Recours 1
Le 01 août 2005 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Détermination finale en matière de droits compensateurs concernant certains bois d’oeuvre résineux en provenance du Canada - Recours”.
Estados Unidos - Medidas de salvaguardia definitivas sobre las importaciones de determinados productos de acero
El 10 de noviembre de 2003 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas de salvaguardia definitivas sobre las importaciones determinados productos de acero”.
United States - Certain methodologies and their application to anti-dumping proceedings involving China - Recourse 2
On 1 November 2019 a WTO arbitrator issued its decision on the level of countermeasures China may request with respect to the United States in “United States - Certain Methodologies and their Application to Anti-Dumping Proceedings Involving China” (DS471).
European Communities - Measures Affecting Asbestos and Asbestos – Containing Products
On 28 May 1998 Canada requested consultations with the EC in respect of measures imposed by France in particular Decree of 24 December 1996 with respect to the prohibition of asbestos and products containing asbestos including a ban on imports of such goods. Canada alleged that these measures violate Articles 2 3 and 5 of the SPS Agreement Article 2 of the TBT Agreement and Articles III XI and XIII of GATT 1994. Canada also alleged nullification and impairment of benefits accruing to it under the various agreements cited.
Indonésie - Importation de produits horticoles, d’animaux et de produits d’origine animale
Le 22 décembre 2016 l’OMC a publié les rapports du Groupe spécial établi à la demande des États-Unis et de la Nouvelle-Zélande dans l’affaire “Indonésie — Importation de produits horticoles d’animaux et de produits d’origine animale” (DS477 et DS478).
États-Unis - Mesures antidumping appliquées à certains produits en acier laminés à chaud en provenance du Japon
Le 28 février 2001 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures antidumping appliquées à certains produits en acier laminés à chaud en provenance du Japon”.
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
Unión Europea - Métodos de ajuste de costos y determinadas medidas antidumping sobre importaciones procedentes de Rusia - (Segunda reclamación)
El 24 de julio de 2020 la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial que entendió en la diferencia planteada por la Federación de Rusia a saber “Unión Europea - Métodos de ajuste de costos y determinadas medidas antidumping sobre importaciones procedentes de Rusia - (Segunda reclamación)” (DS494).
Estados Unidos - Examen por extinciónde los derechos antidumping sobre los productos planos de acero alcarbono resistentes a la corrosión procedentes del Japón
El 14 de agosto de 2003 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Examen por extinciónde los derechos antidumping sobre los productos planos de acero alcarbono resistentes a la corrosión procedentes del Japón”.
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).
Turquía - Restricciones aplicadas a las importaciones de productos textiles y prendas de vestir
El 31 de mayo de 1999 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Turquía - Restricciones aplicadas a las importaciones de productos textiles y prendas de vestir”.
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).
Communautés européennes - Subventions à l’exportation de sucre
Le 28 avril 2005 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Subventions à l’exportation de sucre”.
Canada - Certaines mesures affectant l’industrie automobile
Le 31 mai 2000 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Canada - Certaines mesures affectant l’industrie automobile”.
Canada - Measures Affecting the Importation of Milk and the Exportation of Dairy Products
On 8 October 1997 the United States requested consultations with Canada in respect of export subsidies allegedly granted by Canada on dairy products and the administration by Canada of the tariff-rate quota on milk. The United States contended that these export subsidies by Canada distort markets for dairy products and adversely affect US sales of dairy products. The United States alleged violations of Articles II X and X1 of the GATT 1994 Articles 3 4 8 9 and 10 of the Agreement on Agriculture Article 3 of the SCM Agreement and Articles 1 2 and 3 of the Import Licensing Agreement.
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.
Etats-Unis - Droits antidumping et compensateurs visant certains produits et utilisation des données de fait disponibles
Le 21 janvier 2021 l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner l’affaire introduite par la Corée “Etats-Unis — Droits antidumping et compensateurs visant certains produits et utilisation des données de fait disponibles” (DS359).
Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant l’importation de certains produits provenant de volailles
Le 13 juillet 1998 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant l’importation de certains produits provenant de volailles”.
Australia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de salmón - Recurso 1
El 18 de febrero de 2000 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Australia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de salmón - Recurso”.
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”.
Federación de Rusia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de equipo ferroviario y sus partes
El 4 de febrero de 2020 el Órgano de Apelación emitió su informe sobre el asunto “Rusia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de equipo ferroviario y sus partes” (DS499) planteado por Ucrania.
Estados Unidos - Prohibición de importar ciertos camarones y sus productos - Recurso 1
El 15 de junio de 2001 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Prohibición de importar ciertos camarones y sus productos - Recurso”.
Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan a la producción y venta de cigarrillos de clavo de olor
El 04 de abril de 2012 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan a la producción y venta de cigarrillos de clavo de olor”.
European Communities - Export Subsidies on Sugar - Complaint by Thailand
On 27 September 2002 Australia and Brazil requested consultations with the European Communities concerning the export subsidies provided by the EC in the framework of its Common Organisation of the Market for the sugar sector. The requests concerned Council Regulation (EC) No. 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the EC’s common organization of the markets in the sugar sector and all other legislation regulations administrative policies and other instruments relating to the EC regime for sugar and sugar containing products including the rules adopted pursuant to the procedure referred to in Article 42(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1260/2001 and any other provision related thereto. On 14 March 2003 Thailand requested consultations with the European Communities on the same matter.