Dispute settlement
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.
Communautés Européennes - Désignation commerciale des pectinides (Demandes du Perou et du Chili)
Le 05 août 1996 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautes Europeennes - Designation commerciale des pectinides (demandes du Perou et du Chili)”.
États-Unis - Traitement fiscal des “sociétés de ventes à l’étranger”
Le 24 février 2000 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Traitement fiscal des “sociétés de ventes à l’étranger””.
European Communities - Conditions for the Granting of Tariff Preferences to Developing Countries
On 5 March 2002 India requested consultations with the EC concerning the conditions under which the EC accords tariff preferences to developing countries under its current scheme of generalized tariff preferences (“GSP scheme”). India presented this request pursuant to Article 4 of the DSU Article XXIII:1 of the GATT 1994 and paragraph 4(b) of the so-called Enabling Clause. India considered that the tariff preferences accorded by the EC under the special arrangements (i) for combating drug production and trafficking and (ii) for the protection of labour rights and the environment create undue difficulties for India’s exports to the EC including for those under the general arrangements of the EC’s GSP scheme and nullify or impair the benefits accruing to India under the most favoured nation provisions of Article I:1 of the GATT 1994 and paragraphs 2(a) 3(a) and 3(c) of the Enabling Clause. In India’s view the conditions under which the EC accorded tariff preferences under the special arrangements could not be reconciled with the requirements provided in paragraphs 2(a) 3(a) and 3(c) of the Enabling Clause.
Brasil - Medidas que afectan al coco desecado
El 21 de febrero de 1997 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Brasil - Medidas que afectan al coco desecado”.
European Communities - Export Subsidies on Sugar - Complaint by Brazil
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.
Colombia - Medidas relativas a la importación de textiles, prendas de vestir y calzado
El 27 de noviembre de 2015 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Colombia - Medidas relativas a la importación de textiles prendas de vestir y calzado”.
Australia - Measures Affecting Importation of Salmon - Recourse 1
On 5 October 1995 Canada requested consultations with Australia in respect of Australia’s prohibition of imports of salmon from Canada based on a quarantine regulation. Canada alleged that the prohibition is inconsistent with Articles XI and XIII of the GATT 1994 and also inconsistent with the SPS Agreement.
États-Unis - Restrictions à l’importation de vêtements de dessous de coton et de fibres synthétiques ou artificielles en provenance du Costa Rica
Le 08 novembre 1996 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Etats-Unis - Restrictions a l’importation de vetements de dessous de coton et de fibres synthetiques ou artificielles en provenance du Costa Rica”.
Filipinas - Impuestos sobre los aguardientes
El 21 de diciembre de 2011 el Órgano de Apelación emitió su informe sobre la diferencia “Filipinas — Impuestos sobre los aguardientes” (WT/DS396/AB/R y WT/DS403/AB/R).
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”.
Argentina - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de calzado, textiles, prendas de vestir y otros artículos
El 27 de marzo de 1998 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Argentina - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de calzado textiles prendas de vestir y otros artículos”.
États-Unis - Normes concernant l’essence nouvelle et ancienne formules
Le 29 avril 1996 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Etats-Unis - Normes concernant l’essence nouvelle et ancienne formules”.
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”.
Canada - Maintien de la suspension d’obligations dans le différend CE - Hormones
L’OMC a publié le 31 mars 2008 les rapports des groupes spéciaux sur les plaintes déposées par les Communautés européennes dans les affaires “États-Unis — Maintien de la suspension d’obligations dans le différend CE — Hormones”(DS320) et “Canada — Maintien de la suspension d’obligations dans le différend CE — Hormones” (DS321) respectivement.
Pakistán - Medidas antidumping sobre las películas de polipropileno orientado biaxialmente procedentes de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos
El 18 de enero de 2021 la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial encargado de examinar el asunto “Pakistán — Medidas antidumping sobre las películas de polipropileno orientado biaxialmente procedentes de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos” (DS538) planteado por los Emiratos Árabes Unidos.
United States - Measures Affecting the Production and Sale of Clove Oigarettes
On 7 April 2010 Indonesia requested consultations with the United States with respect to a provision of the Family Smoking Prevention Tobacco Control Act of 2009 that bans clove cigarettes. Indonesia alleged that Section 907 which was signed into law on 22 June 2009 prohibits among other things the production or sale in the United States of cigarettes containing certain additives including clove but would continue to permit the production and sale of other cigarettes including cigarettes containing menthol. Indonesia alleged that Section 907 is inconsistent inter alia with Article III:4 of the GATT 1994 Article 2 of the TBT Agreement and various provisions of the SPS Agreement.
États-Unis - Certaines prescriptions en matière d’étiquetage indiquant le pays d’origine (EPO)
L’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a remis le 29 juin 2012 ses rapports dans les affaires “États-Unis — Certaines prescriptions en matière d’étiquetage indiquant le pays d’origine (EPO)” (DS384 et DS386).
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.
Mexico - Definitive Countervailing Measures on Olive Oil from the European Communities
On 31 March 2006 the European Communities requested consultations with Mexico concerning the imposition by Mexico of definitive countervailing measures on imports of olive oil from the European Communities.
Japón - Medidas que afectan a las películas y el papel fotográficos de consumo
El 31 de marzo de 1998 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Japón - Medidas que afectan a las películas y el papel fotográficos de consumo”.
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.
États-Unis - Mesure de sauvegarde transitoire appliquée aux fils de coton peignés en provenance du Pakistan
Le 08 octobre 2001 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesure de sauvegarde transitoire appliquée aux fils de coton peignés en provenance du Pakistan”.
Australia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de manzanas procedentes de Nueva Zelandia
El 09 de agosto de 2010 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Australia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de manzanas procedentes de Nueva Zelandia”.
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”.
Japan - Measures Affecting Agricultural Products
On 7 April 1997 the US requested consultations with Japan in respect of the latter’s prohibition under quarantine measures of imports of certain agricultural products. The US alleged that Japan prohibits the importation of each variety of a product requiring quarantine treatment until the quarantine treatment has been tested for that variety even if the treatment has proved to be effective for other varieties of the same product. The US alleged violations of Articles 2 5 and 8 of the SPS Agreement Article XI of GATT 1994 and Article 4 of the Agreement on Agriculture. In addition the US made a claim for nullification and impairment of benefits.
Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan al suministro transfronterizo de servicios de juegos de azar y apuestas
El 07 de abril de 2005 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan al suministro transfronterizo de servicios de juegos de azar y apuestas”.
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).
États-Unis - Mesure affectant les importations de chemises, chemisiers et blouses, de laine, tisses en provenance d’Inde
Le 25 avril 1997 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Etats-Unis - Mesure affectant les importations de chemises chemisiers et blouses de laine tisses en provenance d’Inde”.
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”.
Japon - Mesures visant l’importation de pommes
Le 15 juillet 2003 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Japon - Mesures visant l’importation de pommes”.
United States - Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties on Certain Products and the Use of Facts Available
On 21 January 2021 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Korea in “United States — Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties on Certain Products and the Use of Facts Available” (DS539).
États-Unis - Mesures concernant l’importation, la commercialisation et la vente de thon et de produits du thon
L’OMC a publié le 15 septembre 2011 le rapport du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné la plainte du Mexique dans le différend Etats-Unis — Mesures concernant l’importation la commercialisation et la vente de thon et de produits du thon (DS381).
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 - Ayuda interna para los productores agropecuarios
El 28 de febrero de 2019 la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial encargado de examinar el asunto “China — Ayuda interna para los productores agropecuarios” (DS511) planteado por los Estados Unidos.
États-Unis - Règles d’origine concernant les textiles et les vêtements
Le 20 juin 2003 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Règles d’origine concernant les textiles et les vêtements”.
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.