Dispute settlement
Estados Unidos - Artículos 301 a 310 de la Ley de Comercio Exterior de 1974
El 22 de diciembre de 1999 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Artículos 301 a 310 de la Ley de Comercio Exterior de 1974”.
Arabie saoudite, Royaume de - Mesures concernant la protection des droits de propriété intellectuelle
Le 16 juin 2020 l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner l’affaire introduite par le Qatar “Arabie saoudite — Mesures concernant la protection des droits de propriété intellectuelle” (DS567).
États-Unis - Mesures compensatoires concernant certains produits en provenance des Communautés européennes
Le 31 juillet 2002 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures compensatoires concernant certains produits en provenance des Communautés européennes”.
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”.
Comunidades Europeas - Subvenciones a la exportación de azúcar
El 28 de abril de 2005 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Subvenciones a la exportación de azúcar”.
United States - Anti-Dumping Act of 1916 - Complaint by the European Communities
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.
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.
United States - Import Prohibition of Certain Shrimp and Shrimp Products
On 8 October 1996 India Malaysia Pakistan and Thailand requested consultations with the United States concerning a ban on importation of shrimp and shrimp products from these complainants imposed by the US under Section 609 of US Public Law 101-162. Violations of Articles I XI and XIII of the GATT 1994 as well nullification and impairment of benefits were alleged.
Chine - Mesures affectant les importations de pièces automobiles
L’OMC a publié le 18 juillet 2008 les rapports du Groupe spécial qui a examiné les plaintes déposées respectivement par les Communautés européennes les États-Unis et le Canada dans les affaires “Chine — Mesures affectant les importations de pièces automobiles” (DS339DS340 DS342).
China - Definitive Anti-Dumping Duties on X-Ray Security Inspection Equipment from the European Union
On 25 July 2011 the European Union requested consultations with China concerning the imposition of definitive anti-dumping duties on x-ray security inspection equipment from the European Union pursuant to China's Ministry of Commerce Notice No. 1(2011) including its Annex. The European Union claims that the measure is inconsistent with various provisions of the Anti–Dumping Agreement related to the process of the anti-dumping investigation (including failure to provide access to relevant information and insufficient explanation of the basis for the determinations) as well as the anti–dumping determination at issue (absence of objective examination of the effect of the dumped imports on prices in the domestic market and absence of objective determination of causality). The European Union considers that the measure is inconsistent with Articles 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.4 3.5 6.1 6.2. 6.4 6.5 6.9 12.2.2 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement and Articles VI:1 and VI:6(a) 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’Organe d’appel a publié le 12 avril 2007 son rapport concernant 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).
India - Medidas relativas a la importación de determinados productos agropecuarios
El 14 de octubre de 2014 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “India - Medidas relativas a la importación determinados productos agropecuarios”.
European Communities - Customs Classification of Frozen Boneless Chicken Cuts - Complaint by Thailand
On 11 October 2002 Brazil requested consultations with the European Communities concerning EC Commission Regulation No. 1223/2002 (“Regulation No. 1223/2002”) of 8 July 2002 which provides a new description of frozen boneless chicken cuts under the EC Combined Nomenclature (“CN”) code 0207.14.10. According to Brazil this new description includes a salt content to the product that did not exist before and subjects the imports of these products to a higher tariff than that applicable to salted meat (CN code 0210) in the EC’s Schedules under the GATT 1994.
United States - Certain Methodologies and their Application to Anti-Dumping Proceedings Involving China
On 3 December 2013 China requested consultations with the United States regarding the use of certain methodologies in anti-dumping investigations involving Chinese products. China claims that the measures mentioned in the request for consultations are inconsistent with: - Articles 2.4.2 6.1 6.8 6.10 9.2 9.3 9.4 and Annex II of the Anti-Dumping Agreement; and - Article VI:2 of the GATT 1994.
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.
China - Certain Measures Affecting Electronic Payment Services
On 15 September 2010 the United States requested consultations with China with respect to “certain restrictions and requirements maintained by China pertaining to electronic payment services for payment card transactions and the suppliers of those services”.
États-Unis - Mesures affectant les importations de certains pneumatiques pour véhicules de tourisme et camions légers en provenance de Chine
L’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a publié le 5 septembre 2011 son rapport dans l’affaire “Etats-Unis — Mesures affectant les importations de certains pneumatiques pour véhicules de tourisme et camions légers en provenance de Chine” (WT/DS399/AB/R).
China - Tariff Rate Quotas for Certain Agricultural Products
On 18 April 2019 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by the United States in “China - Tariff Rate Quotas for Certain Agricultural Products” (DS517).
Union européenne - Méthodes d’ajustement des frais et certaines mesures antidumping visant les importations en provenance de Russie - (Deuxième plainte)
Le 24 juillet 2020 l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire introduite par la Fédération de Russie “Union européenne - Méthodes d’ajustement des frais et certaines mesures antidumping visant les importations en provenance de Russie (deuxième plainte)” (DS494).
Inde - Mesures concernant le secteur automobile
Le 21 décembre 2001 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Inde - Mesures concernant le secteur automobile”.
Canada - Certaines mesures affectant l’industrie automobile
Le 11 février 2000 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Canada - Certaines mesures affectant l’industrie automobile”.
India - Medidas que afectan al sector del automóvil
El 19 de marzo de 2002 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “India - Medidas que afectan al sector del automóvil”.
États-Unis - Mesures antidumping visant les produits tubulaires destinés à des pays pétroliers en provenance du Mexique
Le 20 juin 2005 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures antidumping visant les produits tubulaires destinés à des pays pétroliers en provenance du Mexique”.
Inde - Certaines mesures visant les importations de produits en fer et en acier
Le 6 novembre 2018 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Inde — Certaines mesures visant les importations de produits en fer et en acier” (DS518) introduite par le Japon.
Canada - Measures Affecting the Export of Civilian Aircraft - Recourse 1
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.
États-Unis - Détermination finale de l’existence d’un dumping concernant certains bois d’œuvre résineux en provenance du Canada
Le 11 août 2004 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Détermination finale de l’existence d’un dumping concernant certains bois d’œuvre résineux en provenance du Canada”.
Pérou - Droit additionnel visant les importations de certains produits agricoles
Le 27 novembre 2014 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner l’affaire soumise par le Guatemala “Pérou — Droit additionnel visant les importations de certains produits agricoles” (DS457).
Thaïlande - Droits antidumping sur les profilés en fer ou en aciers non alliés et les poutres en H en provenance de Pologne
Le 12 mars 2001 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Thaïlande - Droits antidumping sur les profilés en fer ou en aciers non alliés et les poutres en H en provenance de Pologne”.
Mexico - Anti-Dumping Investigation of High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) from the United States - Recourse 1
On 8 May 1998 the US requested consultations with Mexico in respect of an anti-dumping investigation of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) grades 42 and 55 from the US conducted by Mexico. The US alleged that on 27 February 1997 the Government of Mexico published a notice initiating this anti-dumping investigation on the basis of an application dated 14 January 1997 from the Mexican National Chamber of Sugar and Alcohol Producers. The US further alleged that on 23 January 1998 Mexico issued a notice of final determination of dumping and injury in that investigation and consequently imposed definitive anti-dumping measures on these imports from the United States. The US contended that the manner in which the application for an anti-dumping investigation was made as well as the manner in which a determination of threat of injury was made is inconsistent with Articles 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 and 12 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement.
Estados Unidos - Imposición de derechos antidumping a semiconductores para memorias dinámicas de acceso aleatorio (DRAM) de un megabit como mínimo procedentes de Corea - Recurso 1
El 07 de noviembre de 2000 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Imposición derechos antidumping a semiconductores para memorias dinámicas de acceso aleatorio (DRAM) de un megabit como mínimo procedentes de Corea - Recurso”.
European Communities - Measures Prohibiting the Importation and Marketing of Seal Products
On 2 November 2009 Canada requested consultations with the European Communities concerning Regulation (EC) No. 1007/2009 of the European Parliament and of the EC Council of 16 September 2009 on trade in seal products and subsequent related measures. According to Canada the regulation in question prohibits the importation and the placing on the EC market of all seal products.
États-Unis - Mesure antidumping visant les crevettes en provenance de l’Équateur
L’OMC a publié le 30 janvier 2007 le rapport du groupe spécial qui avait examiné l’affaire “Etats-Unis — Mesure antidumping visant les crevettes en provenance de l’Equateur” (DS/D335).
Japan - Measures Affecting the Importation of Apples
On 1 March 2002 the United States requested consultations with Japan regarding restrictions allegedly imposed by Japan on imports of apples from the United States. The United States’ complaint arose from the maintenance by Japan of quarantine restrictions on apples imported into Japan which restrictions were said to be necessary to protect against introduction of fire blight. Among the measures the United States complained of were the prohibition of imported apples from orchards in which any fire blight was detected the requirement that export orchards be inspected three times yearly for the presence of fire blight and the disqualification of any orchard from exporting to Japan should fire blight be detected within a 500 meter buffer zone surrounding such orchard. The United States claimed that these measures might be inconsistent with the obligations of Japan under:
Japon - Taxes sur les boissons alcooliques
Le 04 octobre 1996 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Japon - Taxes sur les boissons alcooliques”.
Argentina - Medidas antidumping definitivas aplicadas a las importaciones de cartón procedentes de Alemania y medidas antidumping definitivas aplicadas a las importaciones de baldosas de cerámica para el suelo procedentes de Italia
El 28 de septiembre de 2001 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Argentina - Medidas antidumping definitivas aplicadas a las importaciones de cartón procedentes de Alemania y medidas antidumping definitivas aplicadas a las importaciones de baldosas de cerámica para el suelo procedentes de Italia”.
Marruecos - Medidas antidumping sobre determinado acero laminado en caliente procedente de Turquía
El 10 de diciembre de 2019 el Órgano de Apelación emitió su informe en la diferencia “Marruecos - Medidas antidumping sobre determinado acero laminado en caliente procedente de Turquía” (DS513) planteada por Turquía. El 4 de diciembre Marruecos notificó al Órgano de Apelación que había retirado su apelación en esta diferencia.
Turquie - Restrictions à l’importation de produits textiles et de vêtements
Le 31 mai 1999 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Turquie - Restrictions a l’importation de produits textiles et de vetements”.
European Communities - Trade Description of Scallops (Request by Peru and Chile)
The complaint concerned a French Government Order laying down the official name and trade description of scallops. Complainants claimed that this Order will reduce competitiveness on the French market as their product will no longer be able to be sold as “Coquille Saint-Jacques” although there is no difference between their scallops and French scallops in terms of colour size texture appearance and use i.e. it is claimed they are “like products”. Violations of GATT Articles I and III and TBT Article 2 were alleged.
Guatemala - Investigación antidumping sobre el cemento Portland procedente de México
El 19 de junio de 1998 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Guatemala - Investigación antidumping sobre el cemento Portland procedente de México”.
États-Unis - Mesures antidumping et mesures compensatoires visant les gros lave linge à usage domestique en provenance de Corée
Le 11 mars 2016 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire introduite par la Corée “États-Unis - Mesures antidumping et mesures compensatoires visant les gros lave-linge à usage domestique en provenance de Corée” (DS464).
United States - Measures Concerning the Importation, Marketing and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products - Recourse 2
On 14 December 2018 the Appellate Body issued its report in the cases brought by Mexico and the United States in “United States - Measures Concerning the Importation Marketing and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products — Second Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Mexico” (DS381).
États-Unis - Certaines mesures visant les produits en acier et en aluminium
Le 11 juillet 2019 l’OMC a distribué deux rapports du Groupe spécial chargé des affaires “États-Unis — Certaines mesures visant les produits en acier et en aluminium” (DS550) et “États-Unis — Certaines mesures visant les produits en acier et en aliminium” (DS551) introduites par le Canada et le Mexique respectivement.
Comunidades Europeas - Determinadas cuestiones aduaneras
El 13 de noviembre de 2006 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Determinadas cuestiones aduaneras”.
India - Additional and Extra-Additional Duties on Imports from the United States
On 6 March 2007 the United States requested consultations with India with respect to “additional duties” or “extra additional duties” that India applies to imports from the United States which include (but are not limited to) wines and distilled products (HS2204 2205 2206 and 2208.
Comunidades Europeas - Medidas que afectan a ciertos productos de mantequilla
El 24 de noviembre de 1999 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Medidas que afectan a ciertos productos de mantequilla”.
Argentina - Definitive Anti-Dumping Duties on Poultry from Brazil
On 7 November 2001 Brazil requested consultations with Argentina in respect of the definitive anti-dumping duties imposed by Argentina on imports of poultry from Brazil classified under Mercosur tariff line 0207.11.00 and 0207.12.00. These measures were adopted by the Ministry of Economy of Argentina in Resolution 574 from 21 July 2000 published in the Argentinean Official Gazette on 24 July 2000. Brazil considered that the definitive anti-dumping duties imposed as well as the investigation conducted by the Argentinean Authorities might have been flawed and based on erroneous or deficient procedures inconsistent with Argentina’s obligations under Articles 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 12 and Annex II of the Anti-Dumping Agreement Article VI of the GATT 1994 and Articles 1 and 7 of the Customs Valuation Agreement.
Corea - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de carne vacuna fresca, refrigerada y congelada
El 31 de julio de 2000 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Corea - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de carne vacuna fresca refrigerada y congelada”.
États-Unis - Certaines prescriptions en matière d’étiquetage indiquant le pays d’origine (EPO )- Recours 1
Le 18 mai 2015 l’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a publié son “rapport sur la mise en conformité” dans l’affaire États-Unis — Certaines prescriptions en matière d’étiquetage indiquant le pays d’origine (EPO) (WT/DS384/386). Dans ce différend les plaignants étaient le Canada et le Mexique.
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”.
Turkey - Measures Affecting the Importation of Rice
On 2 November 2005 the United States requested consultations with Turkey concerning the latter’s import restrictions on rice from the United States. According to the request Turkey requires an import license to import rice but fails to grant such licenses to import rice at Turkey’s bound rate of duty. According to the request Turkey also operates a tariff-rate quota for rice imports requiring that in order to import specified quantities of rice at reduced tariff levels importers must purchase specified quantities of domestic rice including from the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) Turkish producers or producer associations (“the domestic purchase requirement”). The request lists more than ten measures through which Turkey has allegedly maintained the foregoing restrictions on rice imports including Decree No. 96/7794 related to the General Assessment of the Regime Regarding Technical Regulations and Standardization for Foreign Trade (Official Gazette No. 22541 1 February 1996 Repeated).