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INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Notification of an Appeal by India under paragraph 4 of Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU)
Date: 25 May 1999
Document codes: WT/DS90/11
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. XIII  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3  Import LicensingArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS
OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Notification of an Appeal by India under
paragraph 4 of Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU)
The following notification, dated 25 May 1999, sent by India to the Dispute Settlement
Body (DSB), is circulated to Members. This noti fication also constitutes the Notice of Appeal, filed
on the same day with the Appellate Body, pursuant to the Working Procedures for Appellate Review.
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU") and Rule 20 of the Working Procedures for
Appellate Review, India hereby notifies its decision to appeal certain issues of law and legal
interpretations in the Panel Report on India - Quantitative Restrictions on Imports of Agriculture,
Textile and Industrial Products ().
2. India appeals from the issues of law and legal interpretations on the basis of which the Panel
concludes that the authority of panels to determine the balance-of-payments justification of import
restrictions notified under Article XII:4(a) or XVIII:12(a) of the GATT 1994 and the overall WTO-
compatibility of regional trade agreements notified under Article XXIV:7(a) of the GATT 1994 is
unlimited, notwithstanding the fact that the jurisdiction over these matters has been explicitly assigned
to WTO bodies composed of Members.
3. Subsidiarily, if the Appellate Body were to conclude that the authority of panels to determine
the balance-of-payments justification of import restrictions notified under Article XVIII:12(a) of the
GATT 1994 is unlimited, India appeals from the issues of law and legal interpretations on the basis of
which the Panel concludes that:
(a) the Note Ad Article XVIII:11 of the GATT 1994 applies only in situations in which a
removal of the restrictions would produce "immediately" the conditions specified in
Article XVIII:9 of the GATT 1994;
(b) requiring India to use macroeconomic policy instruments to meet any balance-of-
payments problems caused by immediate removal of its import restrictions is
consistent with the requirements of Article XVIII:11 of the GATT 1994 and the
proviso thereto;
(c) India, as the defending party, must provide evidence that its import restrictions meet
certain of the requirements of Article XVIII:11 and the Note Ad Article XVIII:11 of
the GATT; and

(d) it has properly characterized the facts and objectively assessed the matter, including
the facts, with respect to India's justification under Article XVIII:11 and the Note Ad
Article XVIII:11 of the GATT for gradually removing its import restrictions over a
period of time.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 22 July 1999
Document codes: WT/DS90/12
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. XIII  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3  Import LicensingArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS
OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Communication from the Appellate Body
The following communication, dated 22 July 1999, from the Chairman of the Appellate Body
addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
I am writing to you pursuant to Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, which stipulates that, as a general rule, the Appellate Body will
circulate its report no later than 60 days after the appellant has formally notified the Dispute
Settlement Body of its decision to appeal. Article 17.5 states, furthermore, that when the Appellate
Body considers that it cannot provide its report within 60 days, it shall inform the DSB in writing of
the reasons for the delay together with an estimate of the period within which it will submit its report.
India notified the Dispute Settlement Body of it s decision to appeal certain issues of law
covered in the Panel Report and legal interpretations developed by the Panel in this case on
25 May 1999, with the result that the 60-day period will expire on Monday, 26 July 1999. Due to the
time required for completion and translation of the Report, the Appellate Body will not be able to
circulate its Report by 26 July 1999. We estimate that the Appellate Body Report in this appeal will
be circulated to WTO Members by Monday, 23 August 1999.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 20 August 1999
Document codes: WT/DS90/13; WT/DS90/AB/R.
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. XIII  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3  Import LicensingArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS
OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Communication from the Appellate Body
The following communication, dated 20 August 1999, from Mr. Said El-Naggar, Chairman of
the Appellate Body, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes.
It is my honour to transmit to you the Report of the Appellate Body in India - Quantitative
Restrictions on Imports of Agricult ural, Textile and Industrial Products , It will be
circulated on Monday, 23 August 1999 to Members of the , in accordance
with paragraph 5 of Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes . The three Members of the Appellate Body who served on this appeal were
Mr. Claus-Dieter Ehlermann, as Presiding Member; Mr. Mitsuo Matsushita and myself, as Members.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by India
Date: 14 July 2000
Document codes: WT/DS90/16
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. XIII  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3  Import LicensingArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL,
TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by India
The following communication, dated 14 July 2000, from the Permanent Mission of India to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
On 22 September 1999, the DSB adopted the recommendations and rulings in respect of the
panel and Appellate Body reports in (WT/DS90).
Pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the DSU, on 28 December 1999 the parties to the dispute
reached a mutual agreement with respect to the "reasonable period of time" for India's implementation
of the DSB rulings and recommendations. This agreement was circulated to the DSB in

In accordance with paragraph 2(a) of this agreement, on 31 March 2000, India notified to the
United States a list of 715 items in respect of which India maintains quantitative restrictions and for
which the reasonable period of time will expire on 1 April 2001. In respect of all the other items for
which the reasonable period of time expired on 1 April 2000, referred to in paragraph 2(b) of this
agreement, India had implemented the recommendations and rulings of the DSB by 1 April 2000.
INDIA – QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by India Addendum
Date: 15 September 2000
Document codes: WT/DS90/16/Add.1
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. XIII  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3  Import LicensingArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994

INDIA – QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS
OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by India
Addendum
The following communication, dated 13 September 2000, from the Permanent Mission of
India to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the
DSU.
Status Report on Progress in the Implementation of the
Recommendations or Rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (the "DSB")
under Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU") by India in
"" (WT/DS90)
In accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes, India presents its second status report on progress in implementation of the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB in "Indi a – Quantitative Restrictions on Imports of
Agricultural, Textile and Industrial Products" (WT/DS90).
Pursuant to paragraph 2(b) of the mutual agreement between the parties to the dispute with
respect to the "reasonable period of time", contained in , India had implemented the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB in respect of "all the other items" by 1 April 2000.
Pursuant to paragraph 2(a) of this agreement, India had notified to the United States the list of
715 items in respect of which India maintains quantitative restrictions and for which the reasonable
period of time will expire on 1 April 2001. India will continue to report any significant developments
to the DSB as and when they occur.
INDIA – QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by India Addendum
Date: 13 October 2000
Document codes: WT/DS90/16/Add.2
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. XIII  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3  Import LicensingArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994

INDIA – QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS
OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by India
Addendum
The following communication, dated 12 October 2000, from the Permanent Mission of India
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report on Progress in the Implementation of the
Recommendations or Rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (the "DSB")
under Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU") by India in
"" (WT/DS90)
In accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes, India presents its third status report on progress in implementation of the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB in "Indi a – Quantitative Restrictions on Imports of
Agricultural, Textile and Industrial Products" (WT/DS90).
Pursuant to paragraph 2(b) of the mutual agreement between the parties to the dispute with
respect to the "reasonable period of time", contained in , India had implemented the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB in respect of "all the other items" by 1 April 2000.
Pursuant to paragraph 2(a) of this agreement, India had notified to the United States the list of
715 items in respect of which India maintains quantitative restrictions and for which the reasonable
period of time will expire on 1 April 2001. India will continue to report any significant developments
to the DSB as and when they occur.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by India Addendum
Date: 7 November 2000
Document codes: WT/DS90/16/Add.3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. XIII  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3  Import LicensingArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL,
TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by India
Addendum
The following communication, dated 6 November 2000, from the Permanent Mission of India
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
In accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), India presents its fourth status report on progress in implementation of
the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in "" (WT/DS90).
Pursuant to paragraph 2(b) of the mutual agreement between the parties to the dispute with
respect to the "reasonable period of time", contained in , India had implemented the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB in respect of "all the other items" by 1 April 2000.
Pursuant to paragraph 2(a) of this agreement, India had notified to the United States the list of
715 items in respect of which India maintains quantitative restrictions and for which the reasonable
period of time will expire on 1 April 2001. India will continue to report any significant developments
to the DSB as and when they occur.
INDIA – QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by India Addendum
Date: 30 November 2000
Document codes: WT/DS90/16/Add.4
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. XIII  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3  Import LicensingArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994

INDIA – QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS
OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by India
Addendum
The following communication, dated 30 November 2000, from the Permanent Mission of
India to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the
DSU.
Status Report on Progress in the Implementation of the
Recommendations or Rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (the "DSB")
under Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU") by India in
"" (WT/DS90)
In accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes, India presents its fifth status report on progress in implementation of the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB in "Indi a – Quantitative Restrictions on Imports of
Agricultural, Textile and Industrial Products" (WT/DS90).
Pursuant to paragraph 2(b) of the mutual agreement between the parties to the dispute with
respect to the "reasonable period of time", contained in , India had implemented the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB in respect of "all the other items" by 1 April 2000.
Pursuant to paragraph 2(a) of this agreement, India had notified to the United States the list of
715 items in respect of which India maintains quantitative restrictions and for which the reasonable
period of time will expire on 1 April 2001. India will continue to report any significant developments
to the DSB as and when they occur.
INDIA – QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by India Addendum
Date: 22 January 2001
Document codes: WT/DS90/16/Add.5
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. XIII  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3  Import LicensingArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994

INDIA – QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS
OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by India
Addendum
The following communication, dated 19 January 2001, from the Permanent Mission of India
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report on Progress in the Implementation of the
Recommendations or Rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (the "DSB")
under Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU") by India in
"" (WT/DS90)
In accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes, India presents its sixth st atus report on progress in implementation of the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB in "Indi a – Quantitative Restrictions on Imports of
Agricultural, Textile and Industrial Products" (WT/DS90).
Pursuant to paragraph 2(b) of the mutual agreement between the parties to the dispute with
respect to the "reasonable period of time", contained in , India had implemented the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB in respect of "all the other items" by 1 April 2000.
Pursuant to paragraph 2(a) of this agreement, India had notified to the United States the list of
715 items in respect of which India maintains quantitative restrictions and for which the reasonable
period of time will expire on 1 April 2001. India will continue to report any significant developments
to the DSB as and when they occur.
INDIA – QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by India Addendum
Date: 1 March 2001
Document codes: WT/DS90/16/Add.6
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. XIII  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3  Import LicensingArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994

INDIA – QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS
OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by India
Addendum
The following communication, dated 1 March 2001, from the Permanent Mission of India to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report on Progress in the Implementation of the
Recommendations or Rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (the "DSB")
under Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU") by India in
"" (WT/DS90)
In accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes, India presents its seventh status report on progress in implementation of the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB in "Indi a – Quantitative Restrictions on Imports of
Agricultural, Textile and Industrial Products" (WT/DS90).
Pursuant to paragraph 2(b) of the mutual agreement between the parties to the dispute with
respect to the "reasonable period of time", contained in , India had implemented the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB in respect of "all the other items" by 1 April 2000.
Pursuant to paragraph 2(a) of this agreement, India had notified to the United States the list of
715 items in respect of which India maintains quantitative restrictions and for which the reasonable
period of time will expire on 1 April 2001. India will abide by its WTO commitments in this regard.
INDIA – QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by India Addendum
Date: 26 March 2001
Document codes: WT/DS90/16/Add.7
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. XIII  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3  Import LicensingArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994

INDIA – QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS
OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by India
Addendum
The following communication, dated 23 March 2001, from the Permanent Mission of India to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report on Progress in the Implementation of the
Recommendations or Rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (the "DSB")
under Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU") by India in
"" (WT/DS90)
In accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes, India presents its eighth status report on progress in implementation of the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB in "Indi a – Quantitative Restrictions on Imports of
Agricultural, Textile and Industrial Products" (WT/DS90).
Pursuant to paragraph 2(b) of the mutual agreement between the parties to the dispute with
respect to the "reasonable period of time", contained in , India had implemented the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB in respect of "all the other items" by 1 April 2000.
Pursuant to paragraph 2(a) of this agreement, India had notified to the United States the list of
715 items in respect of which India maintains quantitative restrictions and for which the reasonable
period of time will expire on 1 April 2001. India will abide by its WTO commitments in this regard.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body On 22 September 1999, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body report on "India - Quantitative Restrictions on Imports of Agricultural, Textile and Industrial Products" (WT/DS90/AB/R) and the panel report (WT/DS90/R), as upheld by the Appellate Body Report.  The panel report should be read in conjunction with the Appellate Body report. INDE - RESTRICTIONS QUANTITATIVES Á L'IMPORTATION DE PRODUITS AGRICOLES, TEXTILES ET INDUSTRIELS Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial Dispositions prises par l'Organe de règlement des différends Le 22 septembre 1999, l'Organe de règlement des différends a adopté le rapport de l'Organe d'appel intitulé "Inde - Restrictions quantitatives á l'importation de produits agricoles, textiles et industriels (WT/DS90/AB/R) et le rapport du Groupe spécial (WT/DS90/R) confirmé par le rapport de l'Organe d'appel.  Le rapport du Groupe spécial est à rapprocher de celui de l'Organe d'appel. INDIA - RESTRICCIONES CUANTITATIVAS A LA IMPORTACIÓN
Date: 13 October 1999
Document codes: WT/DS90/14; WT/DS90/AB/R; WT/DS90/R
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. XIII  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3  Import LicensingArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL,
TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Appellate Body Report and Panel Report
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
On 22 September 1999, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body report on
""
() and the panel report (), as upheld by the Appellate Body Report. The
panel report should be read in conjunction with the Appellate Body report.
INDE - RESTRICTIONS QUANTITATIVES Á L'IMPORTATION DE
PRODUITS AGRICOLES, TEXTILES ET INDUSTRIELS
Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial
d'appel intitulé "Inde - Restrictions quantitatives á l'importation de produits agricoles, textiles et
de l'Organe d'appel. Le rapport du Groupe spécial est à rapprocher de celui de l'Organe d'appel.
INDIA - RESTRICCIONES CUANTITATIVAS A LA IMPORTACIÓN
DE PRODUCTOS AGRÍCOLAS, TEXTILES E INDUSTRIALES
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
Órgano de Apelación titulado "India - Restricciones cuantitativas a la importación de productos
agrícolas, textiles e industriales" ( R) y el informe del Grupo Especial (),
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request for Consultations by Australia
Date: 22 July 1997
Document codes: WT/DS91/1; G/L/173; G/AG/GEN/6; G/LIC/D/7
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS
OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request for Consultations by Australia
The following communication, dated 16 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Australia
to the Permanent Mission of India and to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance
with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
My authorities have instructed me to request consultations with the Government of India pursuant
to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes,
Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 19 of the
Agreement on Agriculture, and Article 6 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures with regard
toquantitativerestrictionsmaintainedbyIndiaonimportsof alarge number ofagriculturalandindustrial
products.
Australia considers that the quantitative restrictions maintained by India on more than 2,700
agricultural and industrial product tariff lines notified to the WTO in Annex 1, Part B of WT/BOP/N/24
dated 22 May 1997, including import prohibitions, non-automatic licensing, special import licensing
and the administrative procedures applicable to these restrictions appear to be inconsistent with India’ s
obligations under the following:
- Articles XI:1 and XVIII:11 of the GATT 1994;
- Article 4.2 of the Agreement on Agriculture;
- Article 3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures.
We look forward to receiving your reply to the present request and to setting a mutually
convenient date for consultations.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 30 July 1997
Document codes: WT/DS91/2
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 25 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Permanent Mission of Australia, the Permanent Mission India and to the Dispute Settlement Body,
is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan hereby notifies the Government of India
that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be joined in the consultations under
Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by the Government of Australia in a communication circulated
to WTO Members on 22 July 1997 (, , , ) entitled "".
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS91/3
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 29 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of the United
States to the Permanent Mission of Australia, the Permanent Mission of India and to the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the United States Government hereby notifies the Dispute Settlement
Body that, in light of the substantial trade interest of the United States, it desires to be joined in the
consultationsunder ArticleXXII:1 of GATT1994 requested by Australiain a communication circulated
to WTO Members on 22 July 1997 (), entitled "".
The United States has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the quantitative
restrictions referred to in the request of Australia. In 1996, the United States exported to India
US$75 million in HS chapters 1-24 and US$1.187 billion in HS chapters 25-99, for a total of
US$1.262 billion of products subject to the quantitative restrictions.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS91/4
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 28 July 1997, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of Australia, the Permanent Mission of India and
to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to the procedures laid down in Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, the European Community wishes tobe joinedin the consultations
under Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 19
of the Agreement on Agriculture and Article 6 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures,
requested by Australia by a communication circulated to WTO Members on 22 July 1997 (Document
) regarding quantitative restrictions maintained by India on importation of a large number
of agricultural, textile and industrial products.
The European Community has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the
quantitative restrictions referred to in the request of Australia. The European Community exported
ECU4.5 billion of such products to India in 1995.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS91/5
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

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AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 30 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Canada
to the Permanent Mission of Australia, the Permanent Mission of India and to the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes, the Government of Canada hereby notifies you that due to its substantial
trade interest, it desires to be joined in the consultations under Article XXII of the General Agreement
on Tariffs and Trade 1994 requested by the Permanent Mission of Australia in Geneva by letter dated
16 July 1997 (; 22 July 1997), regarding quantitative restrictions maintained by India on
imports of a large number of agricultural and industrial products.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Switzerland
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS91/6; WT/DS91/1
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Switzerland
The following communication, dated 31 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Switzerland
to the Permanent Mission of Australia, the Permanent Mission of India and to the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), Switzerland hereby notifies the Government of India that it considers having a
substantialtrade interestinthe consultationsrequestedbyAustraliaindocument ,circulated
on 22 July 1997, and that it desires to be joined in these consultations.
Switzerland has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the quantitative import
restrictions referred to in the request of Australia. Switzerland exported about Sw F 150 million of
such products to India in 1996.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand
Date: 8 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS91/7
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from New Zealand
The following communication, dated 1 August 1997, from the Permanent Mission of
New Zealand to the Permanent Mission of Australia, the Permanent Mission of India and to the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the New Zealand Government hereby notifies the Dispute Settlement
Body that, in light of the substantial trade interest of New Zealand, it desires to be joined in the
consultationsunder ArticleXXII:1 of GATT1994 requested by Australiain a communication circulated
to WTO Members on 22 July 1997 (), entitled “ ” .
New Zealand has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the quantitative restrictions
referred to in the request of Australia. New Zealand exported over NZ$4.6 million of such products
to India in 1996. In the absence of quantitative restrictions, New Zealand’ s exports of such products
to India would have been considerably higher.
INDIA – QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Notification of Mutually Agreed Solution Corrigendum Document WT/DS91/8, G/L/233, G/AG/GEN/22, G/LIC/D/20, dated 23 April 1998, should have the following corrections inserted: Page 2 Second paragraph Line 1 Delete "made" Page 2 Fourth paragraph Line 2 Replace "establishing" by "Establishing" Pages 5-12 Delete "Phase I" at the top of  page 5 and insert it at the bottom right, on each page Page 6 Sl. No. 923 Column 3 Replace "grs. by "gms." Page 9 Sl. No. 1583 Column 2 Replace "620123.00" by "6202103.00" Page 11 Sl. No. 1716 Column 2 Replace "630391.00" by "630319.00" Page 11 Sl. No. 1762 Column 2 Replace "540319.01" by "640319.01" Page 12 Sl. No. 1784 Column 2 Replace "640240.00" by "640420.00" Pages 13-15 Delete "Phase II" at the top of page 13 and insert it at the bottom right, on each page
Date: 17 August 1998
Document codes: WT/DS91/8/Corr.1; WT/DS91/8; G/L/233/Corr.1; G/AG/GEN/22/Corr.1; G/LIC/D/20/Corr.1; G/L/233; G/AG/GEN/22; G/LIC/D/20
Complainant: India
Respondent: Argentina
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. I, III  GATT 1994Art. 2, 5, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

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Notification of Mutually Agreed Solution
Corrigendum
Document , , , , dated 23 April 1998, should
have the following corrections inserted:
Page 2 Second paragraph Line 1 Delete "made"
Page 2 Fourth paragraph Line 2 Replace "establishing" by "Establishing"
Pages 5-12 Delete "Phase I" at the top of page 5 and insert
it at the bottom right, on each page
Page 6 Sl. No. 923 Column 3 Replace "grs. by "gms."
Page 9 Sl. No. 1583 Column 2 Replace "620123.00" by "6202103.00"
Page 11 Sl. No. 1716 Column 2 Replace "630391.00" by "630319.00"
Page 11 Sl. No. 1762 Column 2 Replace "540319.01" by "640319.01"
Page 12 Sl. No. 1784 Column 2 Replace "640240.00" by "640420.00"
Pages 13-15 Delete "Phase II" at the top of page 13 and
insert it at the bottom right, on each page
Page 13 Sl. No. 138 Column 3 Replace "5%" by "6%"
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request for Consultations by Canada
Date: 22 July 1997
Document codes: WT/DS92/1; G/L/174; G/AG/GEN/7; G/LIC/D/8
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4  AgricultureArt. XI, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request for Consultations by Canada
The following communication, dated 16 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Canada
to the Permanent Mission of India and to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance
with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
The Government of Canada requests consultations with the Government of India pursuant to
Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes,
Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 ("GATT 1994"), Article 19 of the
Agreement on Agriculture (to the extent it incorporates by reference Article XXII of GATT 1994),
and Article6 ofthe Agreement onImport LicensingProcedures (tothe extentitincorporatesbyreference
ArticleXXII of GATT 1994)concerningquantitativerestrictionsmaintained byIndia on the importation
of a large number of agricultural and industrial products.
Canada considers that the quantitative restrictions maintained by India on the more than 2700
agricultural and industrial product tariff lines notified to the WTO in Annex I, Part B of WT/BOP/N/21
dated 22 May 1997, including, but not limited to, import prohibitions, bans and restrictions,
encompassing import licenses, special import licenses, and the prohibition of non-commercial (sample)
quantities, as well and the procedures to implement and administer these measures, appear to be
inconsistent with India's obligations under the following:
- Articles XI and XVIII:11 of the GATT 1994;
- Article 4 of the Agreement on Agriculture; and
- Article 3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures.
Canada reserves the right to raise additional legal claims that it considers relevant as a result
of the discussions during consultations.
We look forward to receiving your reply to the present request and to fixing a mutually
convenient date for consultations.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 30 July 1997
Document codes: WT/DS92/2
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4  AgricultureArt. XI, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 25 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Permanent Mission of Canada, the Permanent Mission of India and to the Dispute Settlement Body,
is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan hereby notifies the Government of India
that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be joined in the consultations under
Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by the Government of Canada in a communication circulated
to WTO Members on 22 July 1997 (, , , ) entitled "".
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS92/3
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4  AgricultureArt. XI, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 29 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of the United
States to the Permanent Mission of Canada, the Permanent Mission of India and to the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the United States Government hereby notifies the Dispute Settlement
Body that, in light of the substantial trade interest of the United States, it desires to be joined in the
consultations under Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by Canada in a communication circulated
to WTO Members on 22 July 1997 (), entitled "".
The United States has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the quantitative
restrictions referred to in the request of Canada. In 1996, the United States exported to India
US$75 million in HS chapters 1-24 and US$1.187 billion in HS chapters 25-99, for a total of
US$1.262 billion of products subject to the quantitative restrictions.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS92/4
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4  AgricultureArt. XI, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 28 July 1997, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of Canada, the Permanent Mission of India and to
the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to the procedures laid down in Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, the European Community wishes tobe joinedin the consultations
under Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 19
of the Agreement on Agriculture and Article 6 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures,
requested by Canada by a communication circulated to WTO Members on 22 July 1997 (Document
) regarding quantitative restrictions maintained by India on importation of a large number
of agricultural, textile and industrial products.
The European Community has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the
quantitative restrictions referred to in the request of Canada. The European Community exported
ECU4.5 billion of such products to India in 1995.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS92/5
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4  AgricultureArt. XI, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Australia
The following communication, dated 30 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Australia
to the Permanent Mission of Canada, the Permanent Mission of India and to the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Australian Government hereby notifies the Government of India
that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in the consultations
under Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by Canada in a communication circulated to WTO
Members on 22 July 1997 (), entitled "".
Australia has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the quantitative restrictions
referred to in the request of Canada. Australia exported over $A200 million of such products to India
in 1996/97.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Switzerland
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS92/6; WT/DS92/1
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4  AgricultureArt. XI, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Switzerland
The following communication, dated 31 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Switzerland
to the Permanent Mission of Canada, the Permanent Mission of India and to the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), Switzerland hereby notifies the Government of India that it considers having a
substantial trade interest in the consultations requested by Canada in document , circulated
on 22 July 1997, and that it desires to be joined in these consultations.
Switzerland has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the quantitative import
restrictions referred to in the request of Canada. Switzerland exported about Sw F 150 million of such
products to India in 1996.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand
Date: 8 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS92/7
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4  AgricultureArt. XI, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from New Zealand
The following communication, dated 1 August 1997, from the Permanent Mission of
New Zealand to the Permanent Mission of Canada, the Permanent Mission of India and to the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the New Zealand Government hereby notifies the Dispute Settlement
Body that, in light of the substantial trade interest of New Zealand, it desires to be joined in the
consultations under Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by Canada in a communication circulated
to WTO Members on 22 July 1997 (), entitled “ ” .
New Zealand has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the quantitative restrictions
referred to in the request of Canada. New Zealand exported over NZ$4.6 million of such products
to India in 1996. In the absence of quantitative restrictions, New Zealand’ s exports of such products
to India would have been considerably higher.