Dispute settlement
Argentina - Definitive Safeguard Measure on Imports of Preserved Peaches
On 14 September 2001 Chile requested consultations with Argentina in respect of a definitive safeguard measure which Argentina applies on imports of peaches preserved in water containing added sweetening matter including syrup preserved in any other form or in water. According to Chile Argentina’s definitive safeguard measure is inconsistent with Articles 2 4 5 and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguards and Article XIX:1 of GATT 1994.
États-Unis - Enquête de la Commission du commerce international dans l’affaire concernant certains bois d’œuvre résineux en provenance du Canada - Recours 1
L’Organe d’appel a publié le 13 avril 2006 son rapport concernant le rapport du groupe spécial de la mise en conformité dans l’affaire “Etats-Unis — Enquête de la Commission du commerce international dans l’affaire concernant certains bois d’oeuvre résineux en provenance du Canada” (DS277).
Chile - Price Band System and Safeguard Measures Relating to Certain Agricultural Products
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
Estados Unidos - Medidas compensatorias sobre el papel supercalandrado procedente del Canadá
El 6 de febrero el Órgano de Apelación emitió su informe sobre el asunto “Estados Unidos - Medidas compensatorias sobre el papel supercalandrado procedente del Canadá” (DS505) planteado por el Canadá.
United States - Tax Treatment for "Foreign Sales Corporations"
On 18 November 1997 the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Sections 921-927 of the US Internal Revenue Code and related measures establishing special tax treatment for “Foreign Sales Corporations” (FSC). The European Communities contended that these provisions were inconsistent with the United States' obligations under Articles III:4 and XVI of the GATT 1994 Articles 3.1(a) and (b) of the SCM Agreement and Articles 3 and 8 of the Agreement on Agriculture.
États Unis - Mesures compensatoires visant certains produits en provenance de Chine
Le 18 décembre 2014 l’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a remis son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis — Mesures compensatoires visant certains produits en provenance de Chine” (DS437).
India - Certain Measures on Imports of Iron and Steel Products
On 6 November 2018 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Japan in “India - Certain Measures on Imports of Iron and Steel Products” (DS518).
Ukraine - Anti-Dumping Measures on Ammonium Nitrate
On 20 July 2018 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Russia in “Ukraine — Anti-Dumping Measures on Ammonium Nitrate.
Estados Unidos - Medidas relativas a la importación, comercialización y venta de atún y productos de atún
El 16 de mayo de 2012 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas relativas a la importación comercialización y venta de atún y productos de atún”.
European Communities - Measures Affecting Trade in Commercial Vessels
On 3 September 2003 Korea requested consultations with the European Communities concerning certain measures by the EC and its member States in favour of their shipbuilding industry which according to Korea are inconsistent with their WTO obligations. These measures are as follows: - EC Regulation 1177/2002 (“TDM Regulation”) and EC Regulation 1540/98 as well as the EC member States’ implementing provisions. These measures provide for subsidies in favour of commercial vessels in various forms; - The provision by the EC and the member States of subsidies in support of commercial vessels built in the EC in form of (a) operational aid granted on a contractual basis in forms such as grants export credits guarantees or tax breaks (b) restructuring aid (c) regional or other investment aid (d) research and development aid (e) environmental protection aid and (f) insolvency and closure aid.
Corea - Derechos antidumping sobre las importaciones de determinado papel procedentes de Indonesia - Recurso 1
El 28 de septiembre de 2007 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Corea - Derechos antidumping sobre las importaciones determinado papel procedentes de Indonesia - Recurso”.
États-Unis - Certaines méthodes et leur application aux procédures antidumping visant la Chine
Le 11 mai 2017 l’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a publié son rapport dans l’affaire “États-Unis — Certaines méthodes et leur application aux procédures antidumping visant la Chine” (DS471).
Canada - Crédits à l’exportation et garanties de prêts accordés pour les aéronefs régionaux
L’OMC a publié le 17 février 2003 le rapport d’arbitrage concernant l’affaire “Canada - Crédits à l’exportation et garanties de prêts accordés pour les aéronefs régionaux”.
United States - Tax Treatment for "Foreign Sales Corporations" - Recourse 1
On 18 November 1997 the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Sections 921-927 of the US Internal Revenue Code and related measures establishing special tax treatment for “Foreign Sales Corporations” (FSC). The European Communities contended that these provisions were inconsistent with the United States' obligations under Articles III:4 and XVI of the GATT 1994 Articles 3.1(a) and (b) of the SCM Agreement and Articles 3 and 8 of the Agreement on Agriculture.
European Union - Anti-Dumping Measures on Biodiesel from Argentina
The European Union and Argentina each appeals certain issues of law and legal interpretations developed in the Panel Report European Union – Anti-Dumping Measures on Biodiesel from Argentina (Panel Report). The Panel was established on 25 April 2014 to consider a complaint by Argentina with respect to two measures of the European Union: (i) the anti-dumping measure imposed by the European Union on imports of biodiesel originating in Argentina; and (ii) the second subparagraph of Article 2(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1225/2009 of 30 November 2009 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (Basic Regulation).
États-Unis - Mesures antidumping visant certains produits tubulaires pour champs pétrolifères en provenance de Corée
Le 14 novembre 2017 l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial sur l’affaire “États-Unis — Mesures antidumping visant certains produits tubulaires pour champs pétrolifères en provenance de Corée” (DS488) introduite par la Corée.
États-Unis - Réexamens à l’extinction des mesures antidumping visant les produits tubulaires destinés à des pays pétroliers en provenance d’Argentine
Le 29 novembre 2004 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Réexamens à l’extinction des mesures antidumping visant les produits tubulaires destinés à des pays pétroliers en provenance d’Argentine”.
México - Derechos adicionales sobre determinados productos procedentes de los Estados Unidos
El 11 de julio de 2019 la OMC distribuyó los dos informes de los asuntos planteados por los Estados Unidos: “Canadá — Derechos adicionales sobre determinados productos procedentes de los Estados Unidos” (DS557) y “México — Derechos adicionales sobre determinados productos procedentes de los Estados Unidos” (DS560).
United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
On 18 November 1999 Japan requested consultations with the United States in respect of the preliminary and final determinations of the US Department of Commerce and the US International Trade Commission on the anti-dumping investigation of Certain Hot Rolled Steel Products from Japan issued on 25 and 30 November 1998 12 February 1999 28 April 1999 and 23 June 1999. Japan considered that these determinations are erroneous and based on deficient procedures under the US Tariff Act of 1930 and related regulations. The Japanese complaint also concerned certain provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 and related regulations. Japan claimed violations of Articles VI and X of the GATT 1994 and Articles 2 3 6 (including Annex II) 9 and 10 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement.
Comunidades Europeas - Medidas que afectan a la carne y los productos cárnicos (hormonas)
El 18 de agosto de 1997 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Communidades Europeas - Medidas que afectan a la carne y los productos cárnicos (hormonas)”.
Japon - Mesures visant les produits agricoles
Le 22 février 1999 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Japon - Mesures visant les produits agricoles”.
Estados Unidos - Derechos antidumping y compensatorios definitivos sobre determinados productos procedentes de China
El 11 de marzo de 2011 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Derechos antidumping y compensatorios definitivos sobre determinados productos procedentes de China”.
Tailandia - Derechos antidumping sobre los perfiles de hierro y acero sin alear y vigas doble T procedentes de Polonia
El 12 de marzo de 2001 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Tailandia - Derechos antidumping sobre los perfiles de hierro y acero sin alear y vigas doble T procedentes de Polonia”.
Mexique - Enquête antidumping concernant le sirop de maïs à haute teneur en fructose en provenance des États-Unis
Le 28 janvier 2000 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Mexique - Enquête antidumping concernant le sirop de maïs à haute teneur en fructose en provenance des États-Unis”.
Brésil - Certaines mesures concernant la taxation et les impositions
Le 13 décembre 2018 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport dans les affaires introduites par l’Union européenne et le Japon “Brésil — Certaines mesures concernant la taxation et les impositions” (DS472 et DS497).
Estados Unidos - Subvenciones al algodón americano (upland)
La OMC ha emitido hoy (31 de agosto de 2009) dos informes relativos a los procedimientos de arbitraje con respecto a la diferencia entre los Estados Unidos y el Brasil sobre el algodón (DS267).
United States - Measures Affecting the Cross-Border Supply of Gambling and Betting Services
On 21 December 2007 the WTO issued the dispute panel reports in the case "United States - Measures affecting the cross-border supply of gambling and betting services".
Estados Unidos - Medidas relativas a la reducción a cero y los exámenes por extinción
El 09 de enero de 2007 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas relativas a la reducción a cero y los exámenes por extinción”.
Estados Unidos - Medidas en materia de derechos compensatorios sobre determinados productos procedentes de China - Recurso 1
El 21 de marzo de 2018 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas en materia derechos compensatorios sobre determinados productos procedentes de China”.
Mexique - Mesures antidumping définitives visant la viande de bœuf et le riz
Le 29 novembre 2005 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Mexique - Mesures antidumping définitives visant la viande de bœuf et le riz”.
Unión Europea - Medidas antidumping sobre las importaciones de determinados alcoholes grasos procedentes de Indonesia
El 16 de diciembre de 2016 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Unión Europea - Medidas antidumping sobre las importaciones determinados alcoholes grasos procedentes de Indonesia”.
Australie - Mesures visant les importations de saumons
Le 20 octobre 1998 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Australie - Mesures visant les importations de saumons”.
États-Unis - Normes concernant l’essence nouvelle et ancienne formules
Le 29 janvier 1996 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Normes concernant l’essence nouvelle et ancienne formules”.
United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Shrimp and Diamond Sawblades from China
On 28 February 2011 China requested consultations with the United States regarding the latter's anti-dumping measures on certain frozen warmwater shrimp from China. China alleged that the US Department of Commerce's (“USDOC”) use of zeroing in the original investigation and several administrative reviews to calculate dumping margins for the subject imports is inconsistent with the United States' obligations under Article VI:1 and VI:2 of the GATT 1994 and Articles 1 2.1 2.4 2.4.2 5.8 9.2 9.3 and 9.4 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement. China further asserted that the USDOC's reliance in the sunset review on the dumping margins calculated in the original investigation and administrative reviews is inconsistent with the United States' obligations under Article 11.3 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement.
États-Unis - Droit antidumping sur les semi-conducteurs pour mémoires RAM dynamiques (DRAM) de un mégabit ou plus, originaires de Corée - Recours 1
Le 07 novembre 2000 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 - Recours”.
États-Unis - Mesures antidumping finales visant l’acier inoxydable en provenance du Mexique
L’Organe d’appel a publié le 30 avril 2008 son rapport concernant l’affaire “États-Unis — Mesures antidumping finales visant l’acier inoxydable en provenance du Mexique” (DS344).
United States - Measures Treating Exports Restraints as Subsidies
On 19 May 2000 Canada requested consultations with the US regarding certain US measures that treat a restraint on exports of a product as a subsidy to other products made using or incorporating the restricted product if the domestic price of the restricted product is affected by the restraint. The measures at issue included provisions of the Statement of Administrative Action (SAA) accompanying the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (URAA) (H.R. 5110 H.R. Doc. 316 Vol. 1 103d Cong. 2d Sess. 656 in particular at 925-926 (1994)) and the Explanation of the Final Rules US Department of Commerce Countervailing Duties Final Rule (63 Federal Register 65348 at 65349-51 (Nov. 25 1998)) interpreting section 771(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 USC. § 1677(5)) as amended by the URAA. Canada’s claims were as follows: Canada considered that these measures were inconsistent with US obligations under Articles 1.1 10 (as well as Articles 11 17 and 19 as they relate to the requirements of Article 10) and 32.1 of the SCM Agreement because these measures provide that the US will impose countervailing duties against practices that are not subsidies within the meaning of Article 1.1 of the SCM Agreement. Canada also considered that the US has failed to ensure that its laws regulations and administrative procedures 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.
Estados Unidos - Determinadas prescripciones en materia de etiquetado indicativo del país de origen (EPO)
El 18 de noviembre de 2011 la OMC publicó el informe del Grupo Especial que había examinado las reclamaciones del Canadá y México respectivamente con respecto al asunto “Estados Unidos — Determinadas prescripciones en materia de etiquetado indicativo del país de origen (EPO)” (DS384 y DS386).
Communautés européennes - Droits antidumping sur les accessoires de tuyauterie en fonte malléable en provenance du Brésil
Le 07 mars 2003 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Droits antidumping sur les accessoires de tuyauterie en fonte malléable en provenance du Brésil”.
Japón - Derechos compensatorios sobre memorias dinámicas de acceso aleatorio procedentes de Corea
El 13 de julio de 2007 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Japón - Derechos compensatorios sobre memorias dinámicas de acceso aleatorio procedentes de Corea”.
Estados Unidos - Imposición de derechos antidumping a semiconductores para memorias dinámicas de acceso aleatorio (DRAM) de un megabit como mínimo procedentes de Corea
El 29 de enero de 1999 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”.
Communautés européennes - Désignation commerciale des sardines
Le 26 septembre 2002 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Désignation commerciale des sardines”.
United States - Tax Treatment for "Foreign Sales Corporations"
On 30 August 2002 the WTO issued the dispute panel reports in the case "United States - Tax treatment for "foreign sales corporations"".
Estados Unidos - Ley Antidumping de 1916
El 28 de agosto de 2000 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Ley Antidumping de 1916”.
Brasil - Programa de financiación de las exportaciones para aeronaves - Recurso 1
El 21 de julio de 2000 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Brasil - Programa de financiación de las exportaciones para aeronaves - Recurso”.
United States - Continued Existence and Application of Zeroing Methodology
On 2 October 2006 the European Communities requested consultations with the United States concerning its continued application of the “zeroing” methodology. In particular the request for consultations concerns (i) the implementing regulation (19 CFR Section 351) of the US Department of Commerce especially section 351.414(c)(2); and (ii) the Import Administration Antidumping Manual (1997 edition) including the computer program(s) to which it refers. The European Communities claims that based on these regulations the US Department of Commerce continued to apply the “zeroing” methodology in the determinations of the margin of dumping in the final results of the anti-dumping administrative reviews concerning various EC goods and any assessment instructions issued pursuant to those final results.
United States - Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000
On 21 December 2000 and 21 May 2001 respectively the complainants requested consultations with the US concerning the amendment to the Tariff Act of 1930 signed on 28 October 2000 with the title of “Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000” (the “Act”) usually referred to as “the Byrd Amendment”. According to the complainants the Act is inconsistent with the obligations of the United States under several provisions of the GATT the AD Agreement the SCM Agreement and the WTO Agreement. In particular the Act is alleged to be inconsistent with the obligations of the United States under: (i) Article 18.1 of the ADA in conjunction with Article VI:2 of the GATT and Article 1 of the ADA; (ii) Article 32.1 of the SCM Agreement in conjunction with Article VI:3 of the GATT and Articles 4.10 7.9 and 10 of the SCM Agreement; (iii) Article X(3)(a) of the GATT; (iv) Article 5.4 of the ADA and Article 11.4 of the SCM Agreement; (v) Article 8 of the ADA and Article 18 of the SCM Agreement; (vi) Article 5 of the SCM Agreement; and (vii) Article XVI:4 of the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the WTO Article 18.4 of the ADA and Article 32.5 of the SCM Agreement.
Canada - Certain Measures Affecting the Automotive Industry
On 3 July 1998 Japan requested consultations with Canada in respect of measures being taken by Canada in the automotive industry. Japan contended that under Canadian legislation implementing an automotive products agreement (Auto Pact) between the US and Canada only a limited number of motor vehicle manufacturers are eligible to import vehicles into Canada duty free and to distribute the motor vehicles in Canada at the wholesale and retail distribution levels. Japan further contended that this duty-free treatment is contingent on two requirements: Canadian value-added (CVA) content requirement that applies to both goods and services; and manufacturing and sales requirement. Japan alleges that these measures are inconsistent with Articles I:1 III:4 and XXIV of GATT 1994 Article 2 of the TRIMs Agreement Article 3 of the SCM Agreement and Articles II VI and XVII of GATS.
Australia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de manzanas procedentes de Nueva Zelandia
El 29 de noviembre de 2010 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Australia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de manzanas procedentes de Nueva Zelandia”.
Estados Unidos - Medida de salvaguardia definitiva contra las importaciones de tubos al carbono soldados de sección circular procedentes de Corea
El 15 de febrero de 2002 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medida de salvaguardia definitiva contra las importaciones de tubos al carbono soldados de sección circular procedentes de Corea”.