WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  WT/DSB/W/334 
10 November 2006 
 (06-5408) 
  
  
 
 
DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BODY 
 
Draft Annual Report (2006
)1 
 
 
 The present report has been prepared in pursu ance of the Procedures for an Annual Overview 
of WTO Activities and for Reporting under the WT O (WT/L/105), and sets out the actions taken by 
the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in the period since its previous annual report.2   
 
 In carrying out its tasks, the DSB has held  22 meetings since the period covered by the 
previous report.  The minutes of these meetings, wh ich remain the record of the DSB's work, are 
contained in documents WT/DSB/M/200 – WT/DSB/M/2213 and should be read in conjunction with 
this report.   The following subjects are included in the report: 
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1. Election of Chairman .......................................................................................................... .....3 
2. Appointment of an Appe llate Body member..........................................................................3  
3. Indicative list of governmental and non-governmental panelists ........................................5  
4. Recourse to dispute se ttlement procedures ............................................................................6  
(a) Brazil......................................................................................................................... ..................6  
(i) Measures affecting impor ts of retreaded tyres ...........................................................................6  
(b) Chile.......................................................................................................................... ..................6  
(i) Price band system and safeguard measures relati ng to certain agricultural products .............6  
(c) China.......................................................................................................................... .................7  
(i) Measures affecting imports  of automobile parts.........................................................................7  
(d) European Communities........................................................................................................... ....7 
(i) Anti-dumping measure on farmed salmon from Norway ............................................................7  
(e) European Communities and cer tain member States ...................................................................8  
(i) Measures affecting trade in large civ il aircraft .........................................................................8  
                                                      
1 The overview of the state of play  of WTO disputes since 1 January 1995 to 31 October 2006 prepared 
by the Secretariat on its own responsibility is included, fo r practical purposes, in an Addendum to this report. 
2 WT/DSB/39. 
3 The present report includes meetings of the DSB starting from the 28 November 2005 DSB meeting 
until the 26 October 2006 DSB meeting. WT/DSB/W/334 
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  (f)
 Japan .......................................................................................................................... .................8  
(i) Countervailing duties on dynamic rando m access memories from Korea .................................8  
(g) Korea.......................................................................................................................... .................9  
(i) Anti-dumping duties on imports of certain paper from Indonesia .............................................9  
(h) Mexico ......................................................................................................................... ...............9  
(i) Anti-dumping duties on steel pipes and tubes from Guatemala .................................................9  
(ii) Definitive anti-dumping measures on beef and rice:  Complaint with respect to rice .............10  
(iii) Tax measures on soft drin ks and other b everages ...................................................................10  
(i) Turkey......................................................................................................................... ..............11  
(i) Measures affecting the importation of rice ..............................................................................11  
(j) United States .................................................................................................................. ...........11  
(i) Anti-dumping measures on oil country tubular  goods (OCTG) from Mexico .........................11  
(ii) Anti-dumping measure on shrimp from Ecuador .....................................................................12  
(iii) Customs Bond Directive for merchandise subject to anti-dumping/countervailing 
duties......................................................................................................................... ................13  
(iv) Final anti-dumping measures on stainless steel from Mexico..................................................13  
(v) Final countervailing duty determination w ith respect to certain software lumber from 
Canada:  Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada ......................................................13  
(vi) Final dumping determination on softwood lumber from Canada:  Recourse to Article 
21.5 of the DSU by Canada ..................................................................................................... 13 
(vii) Investigation of the International Trade Commission in softwood lumber from 
Canada:  Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada.......................................................14  
(viii) Laws, regulations and methodology for calc ulating dumping margins ("Zeroing") ...............14  
(ix) Measures affecting the cross-border suppl y of gambling and betting services .......................15  
(x) Measures affecting trade in large civil aircraft .......................................................................15  
(xi) Measures relating to shrimp from Thailand ............................................................................16  
(xii) Subsidies on upland cotton ..................................................................................................... ..17 
(xiii) Sunset reviews of anti-dumping measures on oil country tubular goods from 
Argentina ..................................................................................................................... ............18  
(xiv) Tax treatment for "Foreign Sales Corporati ons":  Second recourse to Article 21.5 of 
the DSU by the European Communities ...................................................................................18  
5. Surveillance of implementation of recommendations adopted by the DSB.......................19  
(a) European Communities........................................................................................................... ..19 
(i) Countervailing measures on dynamic random access memory chips from Korea ..................19  
(ii) Customs classification of frozen boneless chicken cuts ............................................................19  
(iii) Export subsidies on sugar ..................................................................................................... ...19 
(iv) Protection of trademarks and geographical i ndications for agricultural products and 
foodstuffs..................................................................................................................... ..............20   WT/DSB/W/334 
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  (b) United States .................................................................................................................. ...........21  
(i) Anti-dumping measures on certain hot-ro lled steel products from Japan ...............................21  
(ii) Continued Dumping and Subsid y Offset Act of 2000................................................................23  
(iii) Countervailing measures concerning certai n products from the European 
Communities ................................................................................................................... .........23  
(iv) Measures affecting the cross-border suppl y of gambling and betting services .......................23  
(v) Section 110(5) of the US Copyright Act. ..................................................................................24  
(vi) Section 211 Omnibus Appropr iations Act of 1998....................................................................26  
6. European Communities – Customs classifica tion of frozen boneless chicken cuts:  
Statement by Brazil ........................................................................................................... .....28  
7. European Communities – Customs classifica tion of frozen boneless chicken cuts:  
Statements by Brazil and Thailand ......................................................................................28  
8. European Communities – Export subsidies on sugar:  (i) joint request by Australia and the European Communities;  (ii) joint request by Brazil and the European Communities;  and (iii) joint request by Thailand and the European 
Communities ................................................................................................................... ........28
 
9. Implementation by the European Co mmunities of the recommendations and 
rulings of the DSB in relation to "European Communities – Regime for the Importation, Sale and Distribution of Bananas" and related subsequent WTO 
proceedings:  Statements by Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama ......................................29
 
10. United States – Anti-Dumping Act of 1916:  Implementation of the 
recommendations adopted by the DSB:  Statement by Japan ...........................................30  
11. United States – Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000:  
Implementation of the recommendations adopted by the DSB:  Statements by Canada, the European Communities and Japan ................................................................31
 
12. United States – Countervailing duty in vestigation on dynamic random access 
memory semi-conductors (DRAMS) from Korea:  Statement by the United 
States ........................................................................................................................ ...............32  
13. United States – Countervailing measures concerning certain products from the 
European Communities:  Statement by the European Communities ...............................32  
  1. Election of Chairman (WT/DSB/M/205) 
 At its meeting on 17 February 2006
, the DSB elected Amb. Muhamad Noor Yacob 
(Malaysia) as Chairman of the DSB by acclamation.   The outgoing and the incoming Chairmen spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.  
2. Appointment of an Appellate Body member (WT/DSB/M/203, 205, 208, 209, 212, 214, 
218, 219, 220) 
 At the DSB meeting on 20 January 2006
, the Chairman made a statement regarding the 
necessity of filling a position in the Appellate Body , which had become suddenly vacant due to the WT/DSB/W/334 
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  passing away of Mr. John Lockhart.  He said that it was his intention to propose at the 17 February 
regular DSB meeting that the DSB agree to launc h the process for selecting a new Appellate Body 
member to replace the late Mr. John Lockhart for the remainder of his term, in accordance with 
Article 17.2 of the DSU.    
 The DSB took note of the statement. 
  At the DSB meeting on 17 February 2006
, the Chairman outlined the procedures for the 
selection process for appointment of an Appellate Bo dy member and proposed that the DSB agree to 
the following:  (i)  to launch, as from the date of  the present meeting, the process for selecting a new 
Appellate Body member;  (ii) to establish a Sel ection Committee consisting of the Director-General 
and the Chairpersons of the General Council, the DSB and the Councils for Trade in Goods, Services 
and TRIPS, in accordance with the procedures set out in document WT/DSB/1;  and (iii) to set a 
deadline of 31 March 2006 for nominations of candidates.   
 The representative of the European Communities and the Chairman spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to the Chairman's proposal regarding the 
selection process for appointment of an Appellate Body member.   At the DSB meeting on 24 March 2006
, the Chairman made at statement regarding the 
selection process and recalled that WTO Members had been invited to submit nominations of 
candidates for an Appellate Body member by 31 Ma rch 2006.  He noted that no such nominations had 
yet been received.  Also at that  meeting, China made a proposal th at the DSB agree to postpone the 
deadline for nominations of candidates until 30 Ap ril 2006.  In light of China's proposal, the 
Chairman invited other delegations to  express their views on this matter.  
 
 The representatives of China, Canada, Japan, Au stralia, Brazil, Mexico, the United States, the 
European Communities, India and the Chairman spoke.   The DSB took note
 of the statements.  
 
 At its meeting on 10 April 2006 , the DSB considered China's pr oposal to extend the deadline 
for nominations of candidates for an A ppellate Body member until 30 April 2006. 
  The representatives of China, Brazil, the Unite d States, Canada, the European Communities, 
Japan, Mexico, India, Norway, Korea, Kenya and the Chairman spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to extend the deadline for nominations of 
candidates for an Appellate Body member until 30 Ap ril 2006, with retroactive effect to 1 April 2006 
with respect to the time-period covered by the decision.   At the DSB meeting on 17 May 2006
, the Chairman reported on the selection process.   
 
 The DSB took note of the statement.   At the DSB meeting on 9 June 2006
 the Chairman again reported on the selection process. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statement.  
 
At the its meeting on 31 July 2006 , the DSB agreed to appoint Mr. David Unterhalter as a 
member of the Appellate Body for the remainder of  the late Mr. John Lockhart's term of office, 
namely up to 11 December 2009.   WT/DSB/W/334 
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  The representatives of Mexico, Australia, Sout h Africa, China, Japan and the Chairman 
spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements.  
  At the DSB meeting on 1 September 2006
, the Chairman announced that the swearing-in 
ceremony of the newly appointed Appellate Body me mber, Mr. David Unterhalter, would be held on 
Thursday, 28 September at 6 p.m. and that  all delegations were  cordially invited. 
  The DSB took note of the statement.  
 At the DSB meeting on 28 September 2006
, the Chairman reite rated his announcement 
regarding the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Appellate Body member. 
  The DSB took note of the statement.  3. Indicative list of governmental and non-governmental panelists (WT/DSB/M/200, 203, 
205, 210, 215, 217, 219, 221) 
 At its meeting on 28 November 2005
, the DSB approved the names contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/302 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU.  
At its meeting on 20 January 2006
, the DSB approved the name contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/306 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
At its meeting on 17 February 2006 , the DSB approved the name contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/310 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
At its meeting on 21 April 2006 , the DSB approved the names contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/316 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
At its meeting on 19 June 2006 , the DSB approved the name contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/322 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
 At its meeting on 19 July 2006 , the DSB approved the name contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/325 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU.  
 At its meeting on 1 September 2006
, the DSB approved the names contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/328 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU.  At its meeting on 26 October 2006
, the DSB approved the names contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/332 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
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  4. Recourse to dispute settlement procedures 
(a) Brazil  
(i) Measures affecting imports of retreaded tyres (WT/DSB/M/200, 203) 
 At its meeting on 28 November 2005
, the DSB considered a request by the European 
Communities for the establishment of a panel to ex amine its complaint with regard to Brazil's 
measures affecting imports of retreaded tyres (WT/DS332/4). 
  The representatives of the European Commun ities, Brazil, the Bolivarian Republic of 
Venezuela and Cuba spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. 
  At its meeting on 20 January 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
  The representatives of the European Commun ities, Brazil, Cuba and Argentina spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
  The representatives of Argentina, Australia, Jap an, Korea and the United States reserved their 
third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
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(b) Chile 
(i) Price band system and safeguard measures rela ting to certain agricultural products 
(WT/DSB/M/203)  
 At its meeting on 20 January 2006 , the DSB considered a requ est by Argentina for the 
establishment of a panel to examine the implemen tation by Chile of the DSB's recommendations and 
rulings in this dispute, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU (WT/DS207/18).   The representatives of Argentina and Chile spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU, to refer 
to the original Panel, if possible, the matter raised by Argentina in document WT/DS207/18.  It was 
agreed that the Panel would have  standard terms of reference. 
  The representatives of Australia, Colombia, th e European Communities and the United States 
reserved their third-party rights to pa rticipate in the Panel's proceedings.
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4 After the meeting, China, Cuba, Guatemala, Mexi co, Paraguay, Chinese Taipei and Thailand reserved 
their third-party rights to partic ipate in the Panel's proceedings. 
5 After the meeting, Brazil, Canada, China, Peru and Thailand reserved their third-party rights to 
participate in the Panel's proceedings.  WT/DSB/W/334 
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  (c) China 
(i) Measures affecting imports of aut omobile parts (WT/DSB/M/220, 221)  
 At its meeting on 28 September 2006 , the DSB considered a request by the European 
Communities (WT/DS339/8);  a request by the United States (WT/DS340/8);  and a request by 
Canada (WT/DS342/8) for the establis hment of panels to examine thei r complaints with regard to 
China's measures affecting imports of automobile parts. 
  The representatives of the European Commun ities, the United States, Canada and China 
spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to these matters. 
  At its meeting on 26 October 2006
, the DSB again considered these matters. 
  The representatives of the European Commun ities, the United States, Canada and China 
spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to establish a single panel, pursuant to Article 9.1 of the DSU, with standard terms of reference.   The representatives of Argentina, Australia, Jap an, Mexico and Chinese Taipei reserved their 
third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
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 (d) European Communities 
(i) Anti-dumping measure on farmed salmon fr om Norway (WT/DSB/M/214, 216)  
 At its meeting on 9 June 2006
, the DSB considered a request by Norway for the establishment 
of a panel to examine its complaint with regard  to the EC's anti-dumping measure on farmed salmon 
from Norway (WT/DS337/2).   The representatives of Norway a nd the European Communities spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. 
 
 At its meeting on 22 June 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
  The representatives of Norway a nd the European Communities spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
  The representatives of Canada, China, Japan, Korea, the United States and Hong Kong, China 
reserved their third-party rights to pa rticipate in the Panel's proceedings. 
 
                                                     
 
6 After the meeting, Brazil and Thailand reserved thei r third-party rights to participate in the Panel's 
proceedings. 
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  (e) European Communities and certain member States 
(i) Measures affecting trade in large ci vil aircraft (WT/DSB/M/210, 211& Corr.1)  
 At its meeting on 21 April 2006
, the DSB considered a request by the United States for a 
decision by the DSB contained in WT/DS316/5 pertaining to this matter.  
 The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Communities, Brazil, Canada and the 
Chairman spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  
 Also at its meeting on 21 April 2006
, the DSB considered a request by the United States for 
the establishment of a panel to examine its compla int with regard to the measures by the EC and 
certain member States affecting trade in large civil aircraft (WT/DS316/6). 
  The representatives of the United States, the European Communities and the Chairman spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.   At its meeting on 9 May 2006
, the DSB again considered a re quest by the United States for a 
decision by the DSB contained in WT/DS316/5.  
 The representatives of the United States, the European Communities and Brazil spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.   Also at its meeting on 9 May 2006
, the DSB considered a request by the United States for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint w ith regard to the measures of the EC and certain 
member States affecting trade in large civil aircraft (WT/DS316/6).   The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
  The representatives of Australia, Brazil, Canada , China, Japan and Korea reserved their third-
party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.  
(f) Japan 
(i) Countervailing duties on dynamic random access memories from Korea (WT/DSB/M/213, 
215)  
 At its meeting on 30 May 2006
, the DSB considered a request  by Korea for the establishment 
of a panel to examine its complaint with regard  to Japan's countervailing duties on dynamic random 
access memories from Korea (WT/DS336/5). 
 
 The representatives of Korea and Japan spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.  
 At its meeting on 19 June 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter.  WT/DSB/W/334 
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 The representatives of Korea and Japan spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
 
 The representatives of China, the European Communities and the United States reserved their 
third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.  (g) Korea 
(i) Anti-dumping duties on imports of certain paper from Indonesia (WT/DSB/M/200, 202, 219)  
 In September 2004
7, the DSB agreed to establish a pa nel to examine the complaint by 
Indonesia pertaining to this matter.     At its meeting on 28 November 2005
, the DSB considered the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS312/R pertaining to this matter. 
  The representatives of Indonesia, Kor ea and the European Communities spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements a nd adopted the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS312/R. 
 
 At the DSB meeting on 20 December 2005
, the representative of Korea informed the DSB of 
his country's intentions in respect of implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in 
this dispute, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU.  
 The representatives of Korea and Indonesia spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements, and of the information provided by Korea regarding its 
intentions in respect of implementation of the DS B's recommendations and rulings in this dispute. 
  At the DSB meeting on 1 September 2006
, the representative of Indonesia made a statement 
regarding his country's concerns about the implem entation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings 
in this dispute.   The representatives of Indonesia and Korea spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
 (h) Mexico 
(i) Anti-dumping duties on steel pipes and tubes from Guatemala (WT/DSB/M/205, 207)  
 At its meeting on 17 February 2006
, the DSB considered a requ est by Guatemala for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to Mexico's anti-dumping duties on 
steel pipes and tubes from Guatemala (WT/DS331/2). 
  The representatives of Guatemala and Mexico spoke.  
                                                     
 
7 WT/DSB/M/176. WT/DSB/W/334 
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   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. 
  At its meeting on 17 March 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
  The representatives of Guatemala and Mexico spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
  The representatives of China, the European Communities, Honduras, Japan and the United 
States reserved their third-party rights to  participate in the Panel's proceedings. 
 
(ii) Definitive anti-dumping measures on beef and ri ce:  Complaint with respect to rice 
(WT/DSB/M/202, 203)  
 In November 2003
8, the DSB agreed to establish a pane l to examine the complaint by the 
United States pertaining to this matter.  In July  2005, Mexico notified the DSB of its decision to 
appeal certain issues of law and legal interp retations developed by the Panel (WT/DS295/6). 
  At its meeting on 20 December 2005
, the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report 
contained in WT/DS295/AB/R and the Panel Report  contained in WT/DS295/R pertaining to this 
matter. 
 
 The representatives of the United States, Mexico, the European Communities and Hong 
Kong, China spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements, and adopt ed the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS295/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS295/R, as modified by the Appellate 
Body Report.   At the DSB meeting on 20 January 2006
, Mexico stated that following its agreement with the 
United States, it had informed the DSB in writing of its intentions with respect to the implementation 
of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in this di spute, in accordance with to Article 21.3 of the 
DSU (WT/DS295/10). 
  The representatives of Mexico, Norway and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements. 
 
(iii) Tax measures on soft drinks and other beverages (WT/DSB/M/208, 210)  
 In July 2004
9, the DSB agreed to establish a panel to examine the complaint by the United 
States pertaining to this matter.  In December 2005, Mexico notified the DSB of its decision to appeal 
certain issues of law and legal interpreta tions developed by the Panel (WT/DS308/10). 
 
 At its meeting on 24 March 2006 , the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report contained 
in WT/DS308/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS308/R pertaining to this matter. 
  The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke. 
 
                                                     
 
8 WT/DSB/M/157. 
9 WT/DSB/M/172.  WT/DSB/W/334 
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   The DSB took note of the statements and adopt ed the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS308/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS308/R, as modified by the Appellate 
Body Report.   At its meeting on 21 April 2006
, the representative of Mexico informed the DSB of his 
country's intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in this 
dispute, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU.   The representatives of Mexico and the United States spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and of th e information provided by Mexico regarding its 
intentions in respect of implementation of the DS B's recommendations and rulings in this dispute. 
 (i) Turkey 
(i) Measures affecting the importation of rice (WT/DSB/M/205, 207)  
 At its meeting on 17 February 2006
, the DSB considered a request  by the United States for 
the establishment of a panel to examine its complain t with regard to Turkey's measures affecting the 
importation of rice (WT/DS334/4).   The representatives of the United States and Turkey spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. 
  At its meeting on 17 March 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
  The representatives of the United States, Turkey, India and the Chairman spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
  The representatives of Australia, China, the European Communities, Korea and Thailand 
reserved their third-party rights to pa rticipate in the Panel's proceedings.
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(j) United States 
(i) Anti-dumping measures on oil country tubular g oods (OCTG) from Mexico (WT/DSB/M/200, 
202, 213, 219)  
 In August 200311, the DSB agreed to establish a panel to examine the complaint by Mexico 
pertaining to this matter.  In August 2005, Mexico notified the DSB of its decision to appeal certain 
issues of law and legal interpretations  developed by the Panel (WT/DS282/6). 
  At its meeting on 28 November 2005
, the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report 
contained in WT/DS282/AB/R and the Panel Report  contained in WT/DS282/R pertaining to this 
matter. 
 
                                                      
10 After the meeting, Argentina, Egypt and Pakistan rese rved their third-party rights to participate in the 
Panel's proceedings. 
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   The representatives of Mexico, the United Stat es, the European Communities, Argentina, 
Canada and Hong Kong, China spoke.     The DSB took note of the statements and adopt ed the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS282/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS282/R, as modified by the Appellate 
Body Report. 
  At the DSB meeting on 20 December 2005
, the representative of the United States informed 
the DSB of his country's intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations and 
rulings in this dispute, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU. 
 
 The representative of the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statement and of the information provided by the United States, regarding its intentions in respect of implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in 
this dispute. 
  At the DSB meeting on 30 May 2006
, the representative of Mexico made a statement 
regarding the implementation of the DSB's r ecommendations and rulings in this dispute. 
  The representatives of Mexico and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.   At the DSB meeting on 1 September 2006
, the representative of the United States stated that 
his country had implemented the DSB's recommendations and rulings in this dispute. 
 
 The representatives of the United States and Mexico spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  
(ii) Anti-dumping measure on shrimp from Ecuador (WT/DSB/M/215,217)  
 At its meeting on 19 June 2006
, the DSB considered a request by Ecuador for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to the US anti-dumping measure on 
shrimp from Ecuador (WT/DS335/6).   The representatives of Ecuador, the United States and India spoke 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.   At its meeting on 19 July 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter 
  The representatives of Ecuador, the United States, Thailand and India spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
  The representatives of Brazil, China, the Eu ropean Communities, India, Japan, Korea and 
Thailand reserved their third- party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
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12 After the meeting, Chile and Mexico reserved thei r third-party rights to participate in the Panel's 
proceedings.  WT/DSB/W/334 
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(iii) Customs Bond Directive for merchandise subject to anti-dumping/countervailing duties 
(WT/DSB/M/221) 
 At its meeting on 26 October 2006 , the DSB considered a request by India for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint wi th regard to the US Customs Bond Directive for 
merchandise subject to anti-dumping/countervailing duties (WT/DS345/6). 
  The representatives of India and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. 
 
(iv) Final anti-dumping measures on stainless steel from Mexico (WT/DSB/M/221) 
 At its meeting on 26 October 2006
, the DSB considered a request by Mexico for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to the US final anti-dumping measures 
on stainless steel from Mexico (WT/DS344/4). 
 
 The representatives of Mexico and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
 
 The representatives of Chile, China, the Eu ropean Communities, Japan and Thailand reserved 
their third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.  
(v) Final countervailing duty determination with  respect to certain software lumber from 
Canada:  Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada (WT/DSB/M/202)  
 In January 2005
13, the DSB agreed, pursuant to Articl e 21.5 of the DSU, to refer to the 
original Panel the matter raised by Canada concer ning the implementation by the United States of the 
DSB's recommendations and rulings in this dispute.  In September 2005, the United States notified the 
DSB of its decision to appeal certain issues of law and legal interpretations developed by the Panel  
(WT/DS257/22).  
 At its meeting on 20 December 2005
, the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report 
contained in WT/DS257/AB/RW and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS257/RW pertaining to this 
matter.   The representatives of Canada, the United States and the European Communities spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements, and adopt ed the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS257/AB/RW and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS257/RW, as upheld by the Appellate 
Body Report.  
(vi) Final dumping determination on softwood lumber from Canada:  Recourse to Article 21.5 of 
the DSU by Canada (WT/DSB/M/219)   
 In June 2005
14, the DSB agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU, to refer to the original 
Panel the matter raised by Canada concerning the implementation by the United States of the DSB's 
                                                      
13 WT/DSB/M/181. 
14 WT/DSB/M/190. WT/DSB/W/334 
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  recommendations and rulings in this dispute.  In May 2006, Canada notified the DSB of its decision to 
appeal certain issues of law and legal interp retations developed by the Panel (WT/DS264/25). 
  At its meeting on 1 September 2006
, the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report 
contained in WT/DS264/AB/RW and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS264/RW pertaining to this 
matter. 
  The representatives of Canada, the United St ates, Japan, Korea, the European Communities, 
Thailand and Hong Kong, China spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and adopt ed the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS264/AB/RW and the Panel Report contained in  WT/DS264/RW, as reversed by the Appellate 
Body Report.  
(vii) Investigation of the International Trade Co mmission in softwood lumber from Canada:  
Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada (WT/DSB/M/211 & Corr.1)  
 In February 2005
15, the DSB agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU, to refer to the 
original Panel the matter raised by Canada concer ning the implementation by the United States of the 
DSB's recommendations and rulings in this dispute.  In January 2006, Canada notified the DSB of its 
decision to appeal certain issues of law and legal interpretations de veloped by the Panel 
(WT/DS277/16). 
 
 At its meeting on 9 May 2006 , the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS277/AB/RW and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS277/RW pertaining to this matter. 
  The representatives of Canada, the United States and the European Communities spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and adopt ed the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS277/AB/RW and the Panel Report contained in  WT/DS277/RW, as reversed by the Appellate 
Body Report.  
(viii) Laws, regulations and methodology for calculating dumping margins ("Zeroing") 
(WT/DSB/M/201, 211 & Corr.1, 213)   
 In March 2004
16, the DSB agreed to establish a pane l to examine the complaint by the 
European Communities pertaining to this matter.     At its meeting on 6 December 2005
, the DSB considered a joint request by the European 
Communities and the United States for the adoption by the DSB of the draft decision contained in 
document WT/DS294/11 pertaining to this dispute.   The representatives of the European Communities and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to the draft decision contained in document 
WT/DS294/11. 
  In January 2006, the European Communities notif ied the DSB of its decision to appeal certain 
issues of law and legal interpretations  developed by the Panel (WT/DS294/12). 
 
                                                     
 
15 WT/DSB/M/184. 
16 WT/DSB/M/166.  WT/DSB/W/334 
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   At its meeting on 9 May 2006 , the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS294/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS294/R pertaining to this matter. 
  The representatives of the European Communiti es, the United States, Japan, Korea, Mexico, 
Brazil, Argentina and Hong Kong, China spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and adopt ed the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS294/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS294/R, as modified by the Appellate 
Body Report.  
 At the DSB meeting on 30 May 2006
, the representative of the United States informed the 
DSB of his country's intentions in respect of  implementation of the DSB's recommendations and 
rulings in this dispute, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU.   The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Japan and Hong Kong, 
China spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements, and of the information provided by the United States regarding its intentions in respect of implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in 
this dispute.  (ix) Measures affecting the cross-border s upply of gambling and betting services 
(WT/DSB/M/217)  
 At its meeting on 19 July 2006
, the DSB considered a request by Antigua and Barbuda for the 
establishment of a panel to examine the impl ementation by the United States of the DSB's 
recommendations and rulings on this matter, pursu ant to Article 21.5 of the DSU (WT/DS285/18). 
 
 The representatives of Antigua & Barbuda and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU, to refer 
to the original Panel, if possible, the ma tter raised by Antigua and Barbuda in document 
WT/DS285/18.  It was agreed that the Panel would have standard terms of reference. 
 
 The representatives of China, the European Co mmunities and Japan reserved their third-party 
rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.  
(x) Measures affecting trade in large civil aircra ft (WT/DSB/M/204, 205, 206, 207, 210, 212)  
 At the DSB meeting on 2 February 2006
, the DSB considered a request by the European 
Communities for the establishment of a panel to ex amine its complaint with regard to the US 
measures affecting trade in large civil aircraft (WT/DS317/5).   The representatives of the European Communities and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. 
  At its meeting on 17 February 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
  The representatives of the European Communiti es, the United States and the Chairman spoke. 
 WT/DSB/W/334 
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   The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Articles 4.4 and 7.4 of the SCM Agre ement and Article 6 of the DSU with standard 
terms of reference.   The representatives of Australia, Brazil, Canada , China and Japan reserved their third-party 
rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.  
  At its meeting on 14 March 2006
, the DSB considered a request by the European 
Communities for the initiation of procedures for deve loping information concerning serious prejudice 
under Annex V of the SCM Agreement and designa tion of the representative referred to in 
paragraph 4 of that Annex, pertai ning to the dispute:  "US – Measures Affecting Trade in Large Civil 
Aircraft" (WT/DS317/5).   The representatives of the European Commun ities, the United States, Brazil and Canada 
spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 17 March 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
  The representatives of the European Commun ities, the United States, Canada and Brazil 
spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 21 April 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
 
 The representatives of the European Comm unities, the United States and Brazil spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 17 May 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
 
 The representatives of the European Communities, the United States, Canada and the Chairman spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to the Chairman's proposal to suspend 
consideration of this agenda item in order to allo w consultations with a view to finding a way forward 
and to revert to this matter when the Chairman would consider it appropriate.
17 
 
(xi) Measures relating to shrimp from Thailand (WT/DSB/M/220, 221)  
 At its meeting on 28 September 2006 , the DSB considered a request by Thailand for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint w ith regard to the US measures relating to shrimp 
from Thailand (WT/DS343/7). 
  The representatives of Thailand and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. 
                                                     
 
17 Subsequently, on 23 May 2006, the Chairman sent out a fax informing Members that, following 
consultations between the parties to the dispute, an ag reement had been reached that it was not necessary to 
revert to this matter and that the consideration of this agenda item did not need to be suspended.  WT/DSB/W/334 
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 At its meeting on 26 October 2006 , the DSB again considered this matter. 
  The representatives of Thailand, the United States and India spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
  The representatives of Brazil, Chile, China, th e European Communities, India, Japan, Korea 
and Mexico reserved their thir d-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings. 
 
(xii) Subsidies on upland cotton (WT/DSB/M/205, 219, 220, 221)  
 At the DSB meeting on 17 February 2006
, the representative of the United States made a 
statement regarding the action taken by the United States with respect to the implementation of the 
DSB's recommendations and rulings in this dispute. 
 
 The representatives of the United States and Brazil spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 1 September 2006
, the DSB considered a request by Brazil for the 
establishment of a panel to examine the impl ementation by the United States of the DSB's 
recommendations and rulings on this matter, pursu ant to Article 21.5 of the DSU (WT/DS267/30). 
  The representatives of Brazil and the United States spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. 
  At its meeting on 28 September 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
  The representatives of Brazil and the United States spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU, to refer 
to the original Panel, if possible, the matter ra ised by Brazil in document WT/DS267/30.  It was 
agreed that the Panel would have  standard terms of reference. 
  The representatives of Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, the European Communities, 
India, Japan and New Zealand reserved their th ird-party rights to participate in the Panel's 
proceedings.
18 
  At the DSB meeting on 26 October 2006
, the representative of Brazil made a statement 
regarding the composition of the Article 21.5 Pane l pertaining to the dispute:  "United States – 
Subsidies on Upland Cotton". 
 
 The representatives of Brazil and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  
                                                     
 
18 After the meeting, Chad and Thailand reserved th eir third-party rights to participate in the Panel's 
proceedings. WT/DSB/W/334 
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  (xiii) Sunset reviews of anti-dumping measures on oil country tubular goods from Argentina 
(WT/DSB/M/202, 207)  
 At the DSB meeting on 20 December 2005
, the representative of the United States stated that 
his country had implemented the DSB's recommendations and rulings in this dispute.  
 The representatives of the United States and Argentina spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 17 March 2006
, the DSB considered a requ est by Argentina for the 
establishment of a panel to examine the impl ementation by the United States of the DSB's 
recommendations and rulings on this matter, pursu ant to Article 21.5 of the DSU (WT/DS268/16).  
  The representatives of Argentina and the United States spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU, to refer 
to the original Panel, if possible, the matter raised by Argentina in document WT/DS268/16.  It was agreed that the Panel would have  standard terms of reference. 
  The representatives of China, the European Communities, Japan and Mexico reserved their 
third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
19 
 
(xiv) Tax treatment for "Foreign Sales Corporations":  Second recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU 
by the European Communities (WT/DSB/M/206, 212)  
 In February 200520, the DSB agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU to refer to the 
original Panel, the matter raised by the Europ ean Communities concerning the implementation by the 
United States of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in this dispute.  In November 2005, the 
United States notified the DSB of its decision to app eal certain issues of law and legal interpretations 
developed by the Panel (WT/DS108/32).   At its meeting on 14 March 2006
, the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report contained 
in WT/DS108/AB/RW2 and the Panel Report cont ained in WT/DS108/RW2, pertaining to this 
dispute. 
  The representatives of the European Comm unities, the United States and Brazil spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and adopt ed the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS108/AB/RW2 and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS108/RW2, as upheld by the Appellate 
Body Report.   At the DSB meeting on 17 May 2006
, the United States made a statement regarding its 
implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in this dispute.  
 The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.   
                                                     
 
19 After the meeting, Korea reserved its third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings. 
20 WT/DSB/M/183.  WT/DSB/W/334 
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  5. Surveillance of implementation of recommendations adopted by the DSB 
 Matters considered by the DSB under this item are included on the agenda pursuant to 
Article 21.6 of the DSU which provides that:  "U nless the DSB decides otherwise, the issue of 
implementation of the recommendations or rulings sh all be placed on the agenda of the DSB meeting 
after six months following the date of establis hment of the reasonable time-period pursuant to 
paragraph 3 and shall remain on the DSB's agenda until the issue is resolved.  At least 10 days prior to 
each such DSB meeting, the Member concerned shal l provide the DSB with a status report in writing 
of its progress in the implementation of the recommendations or rulings".  (a) European Communities 
(i) Countervailing measures on dynamic r andom access memory chips from Korea 
(WT/DSB/M/210)  
 At its meeting on 21 April 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on its progress in the implementation of  the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS299/8). 
 
 The representatives of the Europ ean Communities and Korea spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.  
(ii) Customs classification of frozen bonel ess chicken cuts (WT/DSB/M/215, 217)  
 At its meeting on 19 June 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on its progress in the implementation of  the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS269/15 – WT/DS286/17).   The representatives of the European Communities, Brazil and Thailand spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 19 July 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on its progress in the implementation of  the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS269/15/Add.1 – WT/DS286/17/Add.1. 
  The representatives of the European Communities, Brazil and Thailand spoke. 
  The DSB too note of the statements. 
 
(iii) Export subsidies on sugar (WT/DSB/M/212, 215)  
 At its meeting on 17 May 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on its progress in the implementation of  the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS265/35 – WT/DS266/35 – WT/DS283/16)  
 The representatives of the European Commun ities, Australia, Brazil and Thailand spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  WT/DSB/W/334 
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   At its meeting on 19 June 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on its progress in the implementation of  the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS265/35/Add.1 – WT/DS266/35/Add.1 – WT/DS283/16/Add.1).   The representatives of the European Commun ities, Australia, Brazil and Thailand spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.  
(iv) Protection of trademarks and geographical i ndications for agricultural products and 
foodstuffs (WT/DSB/M/203, 205, 207, 210)  
 At its meeting on 20 January 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on its progress in the implementation of  the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS174/25 – WT/DS290/23).   The representatives of the European Communiti es, the United States, Australia, Canada, New 
Zealand and Argentina spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 17 February 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on its progress in the implementation of  the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS174/25/Add.1 – WT/DS290/23/Add.1).   The representatives of the European Communiti es, the United States, Australia and Chinese 
Taipei spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 17 March 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on its progress in the implementation of  the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS174/25/Add.2 – WT/DS290/23/Add.2). 
  The representatives of the European Commun ities, the United States and Australia spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 21 April 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on its progress in the implementation of  the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS174/25/Add.3 – WT/DS290/23/Add.3).  
 The representatives of the European Commun ities, the United States and Australia spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.   WT/DSB/W/334 
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  (b) United States 
(i) Anti-dumping measures on certain hot-rolled steel  products from Japan (WT/DSB/M/200,203, 
205, 207, 210, 212, 215, 217, 219, 220, 221) 
 At its meeting on 28 November 2005 , the DSB considered the status report by the United 
States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS184/15/Add.37). 
  The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 20 January 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS184/15/Add.38). 
 
 The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 17 February 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS184/15/Add.39).   The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 17 March 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS184/15/Add.40). 
  The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 21 April 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS184/15/Add.41).  
 The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 17 May 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS184/15/Add.42). WT/DSB/W/334 
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 The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 19 June 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings 
(WT/DS184/15/Add.43).  
 The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 19 July 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United states on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings 
(WT/DS184/15/Add.44).   The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 1 September 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United 
States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS184/15/Add.45). 
  The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 28 September 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United 
States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS184/15/Add.46).  
 The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 26 October 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS184/15/Add.47).   The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   WT/DSB/W/334 
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  (ii) Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000 (WT/DSB/M/200, 203, 205)  
 At its meeting on 28 November 2005 , the DSB considered the status report by the United 
States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS217/16/Add.22 – WT/DS234/24/Add.22).  
 The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Japan, Brazil, Canada, 
Korea and India spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 20 January 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS217/16/Add.23 – WT/DS234/24/Add.23).  
 The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Canada, Japan, Brazil, 
India, Korea, Chile and Hong Kong, China spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 17 February 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS217/16/Add.24 – WT/DS234/24/Add.24).   The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Canada, Mexico, Chile, 
Brazil, Thailand, India, Korea, Japan, Aust ralia, Indonesia and Hong Kong, China spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.  
(iii) Countervailing measures concerning certain pr oducts from the European Communities 
(WT/DSB/M/200)  
 At its meeting on 28 November 2005
, the DSB considered the status report by the United 
States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS212/19).   The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.  
(iv) Measures affecting the cross-border s upply of gambling and betting services 
(WT/DSB/M/207, 210)   
 At its meeting on 17 March 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS285/15).   The representatives of the United States and Antigua & Barbuda spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. WT/DSB/W/334 
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 At its meeting on 21 April 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS285/15/Add.1).  
 The representatives of the United States and Antigua & Barbuda spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.  
(v) Section 110(5) of the US Copyright Act. (WT/DSB/M/200, 203, 205, 207, 210, 212, 215, 217, 
219, 220, 221)  
 At its meeting on 28 November 2005
, the DSB considered the status report by the United 
States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS160/24/Add.12).  
 The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 20 January 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS160/24/Add.13).   The representatives of the United States and the European Communities spoke.   
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 17 February 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS160/24/Add.14). 
 
 The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 17 March 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS160/24/Add.15).   The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 21 April 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS160/24/Add.16).   The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke.  WT/DSB/W/334 
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 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 17 May 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS160/24/Add.17).   The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 19 June 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS160/24/Add.18). 
  The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 19 July 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS160/24/Add.19).  
 The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 1 September 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United 
States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS160/24/Add.20).   The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 28 September 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United 
States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS160/24/Add.21). 
 
 The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 26 October 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS160/24/Add.22).  WT/DSB/W/334 
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   The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  (vi) Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 (WT/DSB/M/200, 203 ,205, 207, 210, 212, 
215, 217, 219, 220, 221)  
 At its meeting on 28 November 2005
, the DSB considered the status report by the United 
States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS176/11/Add.37). 
 
 The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico 
and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 20 January 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS176/11/Add.38).  
 The representatives of the United States, th e European Communities, Cuba, Brazil, the 
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, China and India spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 17 February 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS176/11/Add.39).   The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, China, Brazil, 
India and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 17 March 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS176/11/Add.40).   The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, China, Brazil, 
India, the Bolivarian Republic of  Venezuela, and Canada spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 21 April 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS176/11/Add.41).   WT/DSB/W/334 
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   The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, China, Brazil, 
India, Argentina, the Bolivarian Repub lic of Venezuela and Canada spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 17 May 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS176/11/Add.42).  
 The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Communities, Cuba, Brazil, Argentina 
and India spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 19 June 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS176/11/Add.43).   The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, China, India, 
Bolivia, the Bolivarian Republic of Ven ezuela, Brazil and Argentina spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 19 July 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS176/11/Add.44).   The representatives of the United States, th e European Communities, Cuba, Brazil, the 
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Argentina, China, Bolivia, Uruguay and India spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 1 September 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United 
States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS176/11/Add.45).   The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, the Bolivarian 
Republic of Venezuela, Bolivia, Brazil,  Argentina, India and China spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 28 September 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United 
States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS176/11/Add.46). 
  The representatives of the United States, th e European Communities, Cuba, Brazil, the 
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, China, India and Argentina spoke.  WT/DSB/W/334 
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   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 26 October 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS176/11/Add.47). 
  The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Communities, Cuba, Brazil, India, the 
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, China,  Bolivia, Uruguay and Argentina spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
6. European Communities – Customs classification of frozen boneless chicken cuts:  
Statement by Brazil (WT/DSB/M/200)  
 At the DSB meeting on 28 November 2005
, Brazil made a statement regarding its request for 
arbitration, pursuant to Article 21.3(c) of the DSU, to determine a reasonable period of time for 
implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings pertaining to the dispute:  "EC – Customs Classification of Frozen Boneless Chicken Cuts" (WT/DS269/11).     The representatives of Brazil and the European Communities spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.  
7. European Communities – Customs classification of frozen boneless chicken cuts:  
Statements by Brazil and Thailand (WT/DSB/M/207) 
 At the DSB meeting on 17 March 2006
, Brazil and Thailand made statements regarding the 
Award of the Arbitrator, which established a re asonable period of time for implementation of the 
DSB's recommendations and rulings pertaining to th e disputes:  "EC – Customs Classification of 
Frozen Boneless Chicken Cuts" (WT/DS269/13 – WT/DS286/15).   The representatives of Brazil, Thailand and the European Communities spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.  
8. European Communities – Export subsidies on sugar:  (i) joint request by Australia and 
the European Communities;  (ii) joint request by Brazil and the European 
Communities;  and (iii) joint request by  Thailand and the European Communities 
(WT/DSB/M/215)  
 At its meeting on 19 June 2006
, the DSB considered:  (i) the joint request by Australia and the 
European Communities (WT/DS265/36);  (ii) the joint request by Brazil and the European 
Communities (WT/DS266/36);  and (iii) the joint re quest by Thailand and the European Communities 
(WT/DS283/17) for the adoption by the DSB of the draft decisions, as contained in the respective 
documents pertaining to the Sugar disputes. 
  The representatives of Australia, Brazil, Thailand, the European Communities and the Chairman spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to the draft decisions contained in documents 
WT/DS265/36;  WT/DS266/36;  and WT/DS283/17 respectively.  WT/DSB/W/334 
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9. Implementation by the European Communiti es of the recommendations and rulings of 
the DSB in relation to "European Communiti es – Regime for the Importation, Sale and 
Distribution of Bananas"21 and related subsequent WTO proceedings:  Statements by 
Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama (WT/DSB/M/ 203, 205, 207, 210, 2 12, 215, 217, 219, 
220, 221)  
 At the DSB meeting on 20 January 2006 , Honduras, Nicaragua and Pa nama raised this matter 
in order to express concerns about the European  Communities' new regime for the importation of 
bananas.   
 The representatives of Honduras, Nicaragua, Pa nama, the United States and the European 
Communities spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  
 At its meeting on 17 February 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.   The representatives of Honduras, Nicaragua, Pa nama, the European Communities, the United 
States, Canada and Ecuador spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
  At its meeting on 17 March 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.  
 The representatives of Honduras, Panama, the European Communities and the United States 
spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 21 April 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. 
  The representatives of Honduras, Panama, Ni caragua, the European Communities and the 
United States spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
  At its meeting on 17 May 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.   The representatives of Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, the European Communities and the 
United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 19 June 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. 
 
                                                      
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   The representatives of Honduras, Panama, Ni caragua, the European Communities and the 
United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  
 At its meeting on 19 July 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.   The representatives of Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, the European Communities and the 
United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 1 September 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. 
 
 The representatives of Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, the European Communities and the 
United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  
 At its meeting on 28 September 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.   The representatives of Honduras, Panama, Ni caragua, the European Communities and the 
United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 26 October 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.  
 The representatives of Honduras, Panama, Nicar agua, the European Co mmunities, the United 
States, Brazil, Ecuador and Argentina spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  10. United States – Anti-Dumping Act of 1916:  Implementation of the recommendations 
adopted by the DSB:  Statement by Japan (WT/DSB/M/217)  
 At the DSB meeting on 19 July 2006
, Japan made a statement re garding its concerns about 
the implementation by the United States of the DSB's recommendations and rulings pertaining to the dispute:  "US – Anti-Dumping Act of 1916".  
 The representatives of Japan, the United St ates and the European Communities spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.   WT/DSB/W/334 
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  11. United States – Continued Dumping and Subsid y Offset Act of 2000:  Implementation of 
the recommendations adopted by the DSB:  Statements by Canada, the European 
Communities and Japan (WT/DSB/M/207, 210, 212, 215, 217, 219, 220, 221)  
 At the DSB meeting on 17 March 2006 , Canada, the European Communities and Japan raised 
this matter in order to express concerns about the implementation by the United States of the DSB's 
recommendations and rulings pertaining to the di spute:  "US – Continued Dumping and Subsidy 
Offset Act of 2000".    The representatives of Japan, the European Communities, Canada, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, 
Thailand, India, Indonesia, China, Korea, the United States and Hong Kong, China spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 21 April 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Canada, the European Communities and Japan. 
 
 The representatives of the European Communiti es, Canada, Japan, Chile, Brazil, Thailand, 
Korea, India, the United States and Hong Kong, China spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  
 At its meeting on 17 May 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Canada, the European Communities and Japan.   The representatives of Canada, the Europ ean Communities, Japan, the United States, 
Thailand, Brazil and India spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 19 June 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Canada, the European Communities and Japan.  
 The representatives of the European Communiti es, Japan, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Thailand, 
Korea, India and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  
 At its meeting on 19 July 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Canada, the European Communities and Japan.   The representatives of Canada, the European Communities, Japan, India, Thailand, Brazil and 
the United States spoke.  
 At its meeting on 1 September 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Canada, the European Communities and Japan.   The representatives of Canada, the European Communities, Japan, Brazil, Thailand, India, 
Indonesia and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.  WT/DSB/W/334 
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   At its meeting on 28 September 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Canada, the European Communities and Japan.   The representatives of Canada, the European Communities, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Thailand, 
India, China, the United States and Hong Kong, China spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 26 October 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Canada, the European Communities and Japan. 
 
 The representatives of the European Communitie s, Canada, Japan, Brazil, China, India, 
Thailand and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements. 
 
12. United States – Countervailing duty inv estigation on dynami c random access memory 
semi-conductors (DRAMS) from  Korea:  Statement by the United States 
(WT/DSB/M/206)  
 At the DSB meeting on 14 March 2006
, the United States stated that it had implemented the 
DSB's recommendations and rulings pertaining to  the dispute:  "US – Countervailing Duty 
Investigation on Dynamic Random Access Memo ry Semi-Conductors (DRAMS) from Korea". 
  The representatives of the United States and Korea spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements. 
 
13. United States – Countervailing measures co ncerning certain products from the 
European Communities:  Statement by the European Communities (WT/DSB/M/203, 205, 207, 210, 212, 215) 
 At the DSB meeting on 20 January 2006
, the European Communities made a statement 
concerning the implementation by the United Stat es of the DSB's recommendations and rulings 
pertaining to the dispute:  "US – Countervailing Measures Concerning Certain Products from the EC". 
  The representatives of the European Communities and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements. 
 
 At its meeting on 17 February 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
the European Communities.   The representatives of the European Communities and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
  At its meeting on 17 March 2006
, the DSB again considered this  matter at the request of the 
European Communities.  
 The representatives of the European Communities and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.  WT/DSB/W/334 
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 At its meeting on 21 April 2006 , the DSB again considered this matter at the request of the 
European Communities.   The representatives of the European Communities and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 17 May 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of the 
European Communities. 
 
 The representatives of the European Communities and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.  
 At its meeting on 19 June 2006
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of the 
European Communities.   The representatives of the European Communities and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements. 
 
 
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