Dispute settlement
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.
Brazil - Measures Affecting Desiccated Coconut
On 27 November 1995 the Philippines requested consultations with Brazil in respect of a countervailing duty imposed by Brazil on the Philippine’s exports of desiccated coconut. The Philippines claimed that this duty was inconsistent with WTO and GATT rules.
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.
États-Unis - Mesure de sauvegarde transitoire appliquée aux fils de coton peignés en provenance du Pakistan
Le 31 mai 2001 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesure de sauvegarde transitoire appliquée aux fils de coton peignés en provenance du Pakistan”.
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.
Chine - Contingents tarifaires visant certains produits agricoles
Le 18 avril 2019 l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire introduite par les Etats-Unis “Chine - Contingents tarifaires visant certains produits agricoles “ (DS517).
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.
Canada - Certain Measures Concerning Periodicals
On 11 March 1996 the United States requested consultations with Canada concerning certain measures prohibiting or restricting the importation into Canada of certain periodicals. The US claimed that the measures are in contravention of GATT Article XI. The US further alleged that the tax treatment of so-called “split-run” periodicals and the application of favourable postage rates to certain Canadian periodicals are inconsistent with GATT Article III.
Communautés européennes - Conditions d’octroi de préférences tarifaires aux pays en développement
Le 07 avril 2004 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Conditions d’octroi de préférences tarifaires aux pays en développement”.
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”.
États-Unis - Traitement fiscal des “sociétés de ventes à l’étranger” - Recours 1
Le 20 août 2001 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Traitement fiscal des “sociétés de ventes à l’étranger” - Recours”.
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”.
Colombia - Precios indicativos y restricciones de los puertos de entrada
El 27 de abril de 2009 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Colombia - Precios indicativos y restricciones de los puertos de entrada”.
República Dominicana - Medidas que afectan a la importación y venta interna de cigarrillos
El 26 de noviembre de 2004 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “República Dominicana - Medidas que afectan a la importación y venta interna de cigarrillos”.
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.
Comunidades Europeas - Medidas relacionadas con la 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 - Medidas relacionadas con la protección de las marcas de fábrica o de comercio y las indicaciones geográficas en el caso de los productos agrícolas y los productos alimenticios”.
Perú - Derecho adicional sobre las importaciones de determinados productos agropecuarios
El 20 de julio de 2015 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Perú - Derecho adicional sobre las importaciones determinados productos agropecuarios”.
Canadá - Determinadas medidas que afectan a la industria del automóvil
El 31 de mayo de 2000 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Canadá - Determinadas medidas que afectan a la industria del automóvil”.
Rusia - Trato arancelario de determinados productos agrícolas y manufacturados
El 12 de agosto de 2016 la OMC emitió el informe del Grupo Especial sobre el caso planteado por la Unión Europea: “Rusia — Trato arancelario determinados productos agrícolas y manufacturados” (WT/DS/485).
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”.
Canada - Mesures concernant les exportations de blé et le traitement des grains importés
Le 06 avril 2004 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Canada - Measures Relating to Exports of Wheat and Treatment of Imported Grain”.
European Communities - Measures Concerning Meat and Meat Products (Hormones)
On 26 January 1996 the United States requested consultations with the European Communities claiming that measures taken by the EC under the Council Directive Prohibiting the Use in Livestock Farming of Certain Substances Having a Hormonal Action restrict or prohibit imports of meat and meat products from the United States and are apparently inconsistent with Articles III or XI of the GATT 1994 Articles 2 3 and 5 of the SPS Agreement Article 2 of the TBT Agreement and Article 4 of the Agreement on Agriculture.
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 - Mesures affectant les importations de certains pneumatiques pour véhicules de tourisme et camions légers en provenance de Chine
L’OMC a publié le 13 décembre 2010 le rapport du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné la plainte déposée par la Chine dans l’affaire “Etats Unis — Mesures affectant les importation de certains pneumatiques pour véhicules de tourisme et camions légers en provenance de Chine” (DS399).
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”.
Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant l’importation de certains produits provenant de volailles
Le 12 mars 1998 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant l’importation de certains produits provenant de volailles”.
Chile - Sistema de bandas de precios y medidas de salvaguardia aplicados a determinados productos agrícolas - Recurso 1
El 07 de mayo de 2007 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Chile - Sistema de bandas de precios y medidas de salvaguardia aplicados a determinados productos agrícolas - Recurso”.
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 - Prohibition à l’importation de certaines crevettes et de certains produits à base de crevettes - Recours 1
Le 22 octobre 2001 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Prohibition à l’importation de certaines crevettes et de certains produits à base de crevettes - Recours”.
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).
Japan - Measures Affecting Consumer Photographic Film and Paper
On 13 June 1996 the United States requested consultations with Japan concerning Japan’s laws regulations and requirements affecting the distribution offering for sale and internal sale of imported consumer photographic film and paper. The US alleged that: the Japanese Government treated imported film and paper less favourably through these measures in violation of GATT Articles III and X. These measures nullify or impair benefits accruing to the US (a non-violation claim).
Marruecos - Medidas antidumping definitivas sobre los cuadernos escolares procedentes de Túnez
El 27 de julio de 2021 la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial encargado del asunto “Marruecos — Medidas antidumping definitivas sobre los cuadernos escolares procedentes de Túnez” (DS578) planteado por Túnez.
Estados Unidos - Trato fiscal aplicado a las “empresas de ventas en el extranjero” - Recurso 1
El 20 de agosto de 2001 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Trato fiscal aplicado a las “empresas de ventas en el extranjero” - Recurso”.
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”.
Japon - Mesures visant l’importation de pommes - Recours 1
Le 23 juin 2005 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Japon - Mesures visant l’importation de pommes - Recours”.
Korea - Measures Affecting Government Procurement
On 16 February 1999 the US requested consultations with Korea in respect of certain procurement practices of the Korean Airport Construction Authority (KOACA) and other entities concerned with the procurement of airport construction in Korea. The US claimed that such practices were inconsistent with Korea’s obligations under the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA). These include practices relating to qualification for bidding as a prime contractor domestic partnering and the absence of access to challenge procedures that are in breach of the GPA. The US contended that KOACA and the other entities are within the scope of Korea’s list of central government entities as specified in Annex 1 of Korea’s obligations in Appendix I of the GPA and pursuant to Article I(1) of the GPA apply to the procurement of airport construction.
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).
Canada - Mesures visant l’importation de lait et l’exportation de produits laitiers - Recours 1
Le 11 juillet 2001 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Canada - Mesures visant l’importation de lait et l’exportation de produits laitiers - Recours”.
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”.
Chile - Price Band System and Safeguard Measures Relating to Certain Agricultural Products - Recourse 1
On 5 October 2000 Argentina requested consultations with Chile concerning: - the price band system established by Law 18.525 (as subsequently amended by Law 18.591 and Law 19.546) as well as implementing regulations and complementary and/or amending provisions; and - the provisional safeguard measures adopted on 19 November 1999 by Decree No. 339 of the Ministry of Economy and the definitive safeguard measures imposed on 20 January 2000 by Decree No. 9 of the Ministry of Economy on the importation of various products including wheat wheat flour and edible vegetal oils. Argentina considered that these measures raised questions concerning the obligations of Chile under various agreements. According to Argentina the provisions with which the measures relating to the said price band system are inconsistent include but are not limited to the following: Article II of the GATT 1994 and Article 4 of the Agreement on Agriculture. According to Argentina the provisions with which the safeguard measures are inconsistent include but are not limited to the following: Articles 2 3 4 5 6 and 12 of the Safeguards Agreement and Article XIX:1(a) of the GATT 1994
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).