Dispute settlement
Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant le commerce des aéronefs civils gros porteurs - Recours 1
Le 22 septembre 2016 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant le commerce des aéronefs civils gros porteurs - Recours”.
États-Unis - Détermination finale de l’existence d’un dumping concernant certains bois d’œuvre résineux en provenance du Canada - Recours 1
Le 15 août 2006 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport concernant le rapport du Groupe spécial de la mise en conformité dans l’affaire “États-Unis — Détermination finale de l’existence d’un dumping concernant les bois d’oeuvre résineux en provenance du Canada” (DS264).
Comunidades Europeas - Subvenciones a la exportación de azúcar
El 15 de octubre de 2004 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Subvenciones a la exportación de azúcar”.
Australie - Certaines mesures concernant les marques de fabrique ou de commerce, les indications géographiques et autres prescriptions en matière d’emballage neutre applicables aux produits du tabac et à leur emballage
Le 9 juin 2020 l’Organe d’appel a remis ses rapports dans les procédures engagées par le Honduras et la République dominicaine dans l’affaire “Australie — Certaines mesures concernant les marques de fabrique ou de commerce les indications géographiques et autres prescriptions en matière d’emballage neutre applicables aux produits du tabac et à leur emballage” (DS435 et DS441).
Canada - Certaines mesures affectant le secteur de la production d’énergie renouvelable
Le 19 décembre 2012 l’OMC a publié les rapports des groupes spéciaux dans les différends “Canada — Certaines mesures affectant le secteur de la production d’énergie renouvelable” (plainte du Japon DS412) et “Canada — Mesures relatives aux tarifs de rachat garantis” (plainte de l’Union européenne DS426) respectivement.
Canadá - Mantenimiento de la suspensión de obligaciones en la diferencia CE - Hormonas
El 31 de marzo de 2008 la OMC hizo públicos los informes de los Grupos Especiales sobre las reclamaciones presentadas por las Comunidades Europeas en relación con los asuntos “Estados Unidos — Mantenimiento de la suspensión de obligaciones en la diferencia CE-Hormonas” (DS320) y “Canadá — Mantenimiento de la suspensión de obligaciones en la diferencia CE-Hormonas” (DS321) respectivamente.
Comunidades Europeas - Derechos antidumping sobre las importaciones de ropa de cama de algodón originarias de la India - Recurso 1
El 29 de noviembre de 2002 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Communidades Europeas - Derechos antidumping sobre las importaciones de ropa de cama de algodón originarias de la India - Recurso”.
United States - Final Dumping Determination on Softwood Lumber from Canada - Recourse 1
On 13 September 2002 Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affirmative determination of sales at less than fair value (dumping) with respect to certain softwood lumber products from Canada (Inv. No. A-122-838) announced by the US Department of Commerce (USDOC) on 21 March 2002 pursuant to Section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930 as amended on 22 May 2002 (Final Determination). The measures at issue include the initiation of the investigation the conduct of the investigation and the Final Determination. Canada considered these measures and in particular the determinations made and methodologies adopted therein by the DOC under authority of the United States Tariff Act of 1930 to violate Articles 1 2.1 2.2 2.4 2.6 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.8 6.1 6.2 6.4 6.9 and 9.3 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement and Articles VI and X:3(a) of the GATT 1994.
Communautés européennes - Droits antidumping sur les importations de linge de lit en coton en provenance de l’Inde - Recours 1
Le 29 novembre 2002 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Droits antidumping sur les importations de linge de lit en coton en provenance de l’Inde - Recours”.
Chine - Mesures antidumping et compensatoires visant les produits à base de poulet de chair en provenance des États-Unis - Recours 1
Le 18 janvier un groupe spécial de l’OMC a publié son rapport sur la mise en conformité dans l’affaire “Chine — Mesures antidumping et compensatoires visant les produits à base de poulet de chair en provenance des États-Unis — Recours des États-Unis à l’article 21:5 du Mémorandum d’accord sur le règlement des différends” (DS427).
Unión Europea - Medidas antidumping sobre el biodiésel procedente de Indonesia
El 25 de enero de 2018 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Unión Europea - Medidas antidumping sobre el biodiésel procedente de Indonesia”.
Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva de la existencia de dumping respecto de la madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso 1
El 03 de abril de 2006 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva de la existencia de dumping respecto de la madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso”.
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.
Canadá - Medidas antidumping sobre las importaciones de determinadas tuberías soldadas de acero al carbono procedentes del Territorio Aduanero Distinto de Taiwán, Penghu, Kinmen y Matsu
El 21 de diciembre de 2016 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Canadá - Medidas antidumping sobre las importaciones determinadas tuberías soldadas de acero al carbono procedentes del Territorio Aduanero Distinto de Taiwán Penghu Kinmen y Matsu”.
Estados Unidos - Restricciones aplicadas a las importaciones de ropa interior de algodón y fibras sintéticas o artificiales
El 10 de febrero de 1997 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Restricciones aplicadas a las importaciones de ropa interior de algodón y fibras sintéticas o artificiales”.
États-Unis - Mesures antidumping et compensatoires visant certains papiers couchés en provenance d’Indonésie
Le 6 décembre 2017 l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial sur l’affaire “États-Unis — Mesures antidumping et compensatoires visant certains papiers couchés en provenance d’Indonésie” (DS491) introduite par l’Indonésie.
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
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of - Measures Concerning the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
On 16 June 2020 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Qatar in “Saudi Arabia — Measures concerning the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights” (DS567).
Chine - Mesures imposant des droits antidumping sur les tubes, sans soudure, en acier inoxydable haute performance en provenance du Japon
Le 14 octobre 2015 l’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a publié des rapports dans les affaires Chine-Mesures imposant des droits antidumping sur les tubes sans soudure en acier inoxydable haute performance en provenance du Japon (DS454) et Chine-Mesures imposant des droits antidumping sur les tubes sans soudure en acier inoxydable haute performance en provenance de l’Union européenne (DS460)
Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping que aplican el método de fijación de precios diferenciales a la madera blanda procedente del Canadá
El 9 de abril de 2019 la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial encargado de la reclamación presentada por el Canadá en la diferencia “Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping que aplican el método de fijación de precios diferenciales a la madera blanda procedente del Canadá” (DS534).
États-Unis - Mesures concernant l’importation, la commercialisation et la vente de thon et de produits du thon - Recours 2
Le 14 décembre 2018 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport dans les affaires introduites par le Mexique et les États-Unis “États-Unis — Mesures concernant l’importation la commercialisation et la vente de thon et de produits du thon — Deuxième recours du Mexique à l’article 21:5 du Mémorandum d’accord sur le règlement des différends” (DS381).
United States - Laws, Regulations and Methodology for Calculating Dumping Margins ("Zeroing")
On 12 June 2003 the European Communities requested consultations with the United States concerning a methodology used by the US among others in the calculation of dumping margins known as “zeroing”. The “zeroing” methodology generally speaking involves treating specific price comparisons which do not show dumping as zero values in the calculation of a weighted average dumping margin. The request concerned specific provisions of the US Tariff Act of 1930 and the Department of Commerce implementing regulation as well as US Department of Commerce methodology and its determinations in specific cases involving products imported from the European Communities.
Argentina - Measures Affecting the Export of Bovine Hides and the Import of Finished Leather
On 24 December 1998 the European Communities requested consultations with Argentina concerning certain measures taken by Argentina on the export of bovine hides and the import of finished leather. The European Communities alleged that the de facto export prohibition on raw and semi-tanned bovine hides (which is implemented in part through the authorization granted by the Argentinian authorities to the Argentinian tanning industry to participate in customs control procedures of hides before export) is in violation of GATT Articles; XI:1 (which outlaws de jure export prohibitions and measures of equivalent effect); and X:3(a) (which requires uniform and impartial administration of laws and regulations) to the extent that personnel of the Argentinian Chamber for the tanning industry are authorized to assist Argentinian customs authorities. The European Communities also claimed that the “additional value added tax” of 9 per cent on imports of products into Argentina and the “advance turnover tax” of 3 per cent based on the price of imported goods imposed on operators when importing goods into Argentina are in violation of Article III:2 of the GATT 1994 (which prohibits tax discrimination of foreign products which are like directly competitive or substitutable to domestic products).
Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva en materia de derechos compensatorios con respecto a determinada madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso 1
El 01 de agosto de 2005 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva en materia derechos compensatorios con respecto a determinada madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso”.
Fédération de Russie - Mesures affectant l’importation de matériels ferroviaires et leurs parties
Le 4 février 2020 l’Organe d’appel a rendu son rapport dans l’affaire introduite par l’Ukraine “Russie - Mesures affectant l’importation de matériels ferroviaires et leurs parties” (DS499).
United States - Anti-Dumping Measures Applying Differential Pricing Methodology to Softwood Lumber from Canada
On 9 April 2019 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Canada in “United States - Anti-Dumping Measures Applying Differential Pricing Methodology to Softwood Lumber from Canada” (DS534).
Comunidades Europeas - Condiciones para la concesión de preferencias arancelarias a los países en desarrollo
El 07 de abril de 2004 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Condiciones para la concesión de preferencias arancelarias a los países en desarrollo”.
European Communities and Certain Member States - Measures Affecting Trade in Large Civil Aircraft (Boeing - Airbus) - Recourse 1
On 6 October 2004 the United States requested consultations with the Governments of Germany France the United Kingdom and Spain (the “member States”) and with the European Communities (“EC”) concerning measures affecting trade in large civil aircraft.
Canada - Measures Affecting the Export of Civilian Aircraft
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.
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.
Chile - Sistema de bandas de precios y medidas de salvaguardia aplicados a determinados productos agrícolas - Recurso 1
El 08 de diciembre de 2006 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Chile - Sistema de bandas de precios y medidas de salvaguardia aplicados a determinados productos agrícolas - Recurso”.
United States - Definitive Safeguard Measures on Imports of Certain Steel Products
The European Communities Japan Korea Switzerland Canada Venezuela Norway China Mexico New Zealan and Brazil requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures imposed by the US in the form of an increase in duties on imports of certain flat steel hot-rolled bar cold-finished bar rebar certain welded tubular products carbon and alloy fittings stainless steel bar stainless steel rod tin mill products and stainless steel wire and in the form of a tariff rate quota on imports of slabs effective as of 20 March 2002.
Estados Unidos - Determinadas prescripciones en materia de etiquetado indicativo del país de origen (EPO)
El 29 de junio de 2012 el Órgano de Apelación de la OMC emitió sus informes sobre los asuntos “Estados Unidos — Determinadas prescripciones en materia de etiquetado indicativo del país de origen (EPO)” (DS384 y DS386).
United States - Anti-Dumping Act of 1916 - Complaint by Japan
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.
Comunidades Europeas - Medidas antidumping definitivas sobre determinados elementos de fijación de hierro o acero procedentes de China
El 15 de julio de 2011 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Medidas antidumping definitivas sobre determinados elementos de fijación de hierro o acero procedentes de China”.
Mexico - Additional Duties on Certain Products from the United State
On 11 July 2019 the WTO circulated two panel report in the cases brought by the United States in “Canada — Additional Duties on Certain Products from the United States” (DS557) and “Mexico — Additional Duties on Certain Products from the United States” (DS560).
Canada - Patent Protection of Pharmaceutical Products
On 19 December 1997 the EC requested consultations with Canada in respect of the alleged lack of protection of inventions by Canada in the area of pharmaceuticals under the relevant provisions of the Canadian implementing legislation in particular the Patent Act. The EC alleged that Canada’s legislation is not compatible with its obligations under the TRIPS Agreement because it does not provide for the full protection of patented pharmaceutical inventions for the entire duration of the term of protection envisaged by Articles 27.1 28 and 33 of the TRIPS Agreement.
Brésil - Programme de financement des exportations pour les aéronefs - Recours 1
Le 21 juillet 2000 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Brésil - Programme de financement des exportations pour les aéronefs - Recours”.
European Union - Countervailing Measures on Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate from Pakistan
On 16 May 2018 the WTO Appellate Body issued its report in the case “European Union — Countervailing Duties on Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate from Pakistan.
United States - Transitional Safeguard Measure on Combed Cotton Yarn from Pakistan
On 3 April 2000 Pakistan requested consultations with the US in respect of a transitional safeguard measure applied by the United States as of 17 March 1999 on combed cotton yarn (United States category 301) from Pakistan (see US Federal Register of 12 March 1999 document 99-6098). In accordance with Article 6.10 of the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC) the United States had notified the TMB on 5 March 1999 that it had decided to unilaterally impose a restraint after consultations as to whether the situation called for a restraint had failed to produce a mutually satisfactory solution. In April 1999 the TMB examined the US restraint pursuant to Article 6.10 of the ATC and recommended that the US restraint should be rescinded. On 28 May 1999 in accordance with Article 8.10 of the ATC the United States notified the TMB that it considered itself unable to conform to the recommendations issued by the TMB. Despite a further recommendation of the TMB pursuant to Article 8.10 of the ATC that the United States reconsider its position the United States continued to maintain its unilateral restraint and thus the matter remained unresolved. Pakistan claimed as follows: - the transitional safeguards applied by the United States are inconsistent with the United States’ obligations under Articles 2.4 of the ATC and not justified by Article 6 of the ATC; - the US restraint does not meet the requirements for transitional safeguards set out in paragraphs 2 3 4 and 7 of Article 6 of the ATC.
United States - Measures Affecting Imports of Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tyres from China
On 14 September 2009 China requested consultations with the United States concerning increased tariffs on certain passenger vehicle and light truck tyres (subject tyres) from China. The decision was announced on 11 September 2009 following an investigation pursuant to section 421 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.). The USITC determined that there was market disruption as a result of rapidly increasing imports of subject tyres from China that were a significant cause of material injury to the domestic industry. Following a Presidential decision additional duties were imposed on subject tyres imports for a three year period in the amount of 35 per cent ad valorem in the first year 30 per cent ad valorem in the second year and 25 per cent ad valorem in the third year (the tyres measure). This measure took effect on 26 September 2009.
Mexique - Droits additionnels visant certains produits en provenance des États-Unis
Le 11 juillet 2019 l’OMC a distribué deux rapports de groupes spéciaux concernant les affaires “Canada — Droits additionnels visant certains produits en provenance des États-Unis” (DS557) et “Mexique — Droits additionnels visant certains produits en provenance des États-Unis” (DS560) introduites par les États-Unis.
Chile - Impuestos a las bebidas alcohólicas
El 13 de diciembre de 1999 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Chile - Impuestos a las bebidas alcohólicas”.
Canada - Durée de la protection conférée par un brevet
Le 18 septembre 2000 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Canada - Durée de la protection conférée par un brevet”.
Egypte - Mesures antidumping définitives à l’importation de barres d’armature en acier en provenance de la Turquie
Le 08 août 2002 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Egypte - Mesures antidumping définitives à l’importation de barres d’armature en acier en provenance de la Turquie”.
Union Européenne - Mesures antidumping visant les importations de certains alcools gras en provenance d’Indonésie
Le 16 décembre l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire introduite par l’Indonésie “Union européenne — Mesures antidumping visant les importations de certains alcools gras en provenance d’Indonésie”.
États-Unis - Certaines méthodes et leur application aux procédures antidumping visant la Chine - Recours 1
Le 1er novembre 2019 un arbitre de l’OMC a rendu sa décision sur le niveau des contre-mesures que la Chine pouvait demander à l’égard des États-Unis dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Certaines méthodes et leur application aux procédures antidumping visant la Chine” (DS471).
European Communities - Selected Customs Matters
On 21 September 2004 the United States requested consultations with the European Communities concerning the Communities’ administration of laws and regulations pertaining to the classification and valuation of products for customs purposes and its failure to institute tribunals or procedures for the prompt review and correction of administrative action on customs matters.
Mexico - Anti-Dumping Duties on Steel Pipes and Tubes from Guatemala
On 17 June 2005 Guatemala requested consultations with Mexico concerning the definitive anti-dumping duties imposed by Mexico against imports of steel pipes and tubes from Guatemala and the investigation leading thereto. According to Guatemala the anti-dumping duties concerned and the investigation leading thereto are inconsistent with Mexico’s obligations
United States - Definitive Safeguard Measures on Imports of Circular Welded Carbon Quality Line Pipe from Korea
On 13 June 2000 Korea requested consultations with the United States in respect of the definitive safeguard measure imposed by the United States on imports of circular welded carbon quality line pipe (line pipe). Korea noted that on 18 February 2000 the United States proclaimed a definitive safeguard measure on imports of line pipe (subheadings 7306.10.10 and 7306.10.50 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States). In that proclamation the United States announced that the proposed date of introduction of the measure was 1 March 2000 and that the measure was expected to remain in effect for 3 years and 1 day. Korea considered that the US procedures and determinations that led to the imposition of the safeguard measure as well as the measure itself contravened various provisions contained in the Safeguards Agreement and the GATT 1994. In particular Korea considers that the measure is inconsistent with the United States’ obligations under Articles 2 3 4 5 11 and 12 of the Safeguards Agreement; and Articles I XIII and XIX of the GATT 1994.