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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Guatemala
Date: 29 October 2010
Document codes: WT/DS415/5; WT/DS417/5; WT/DS418/5
Complainant: El Salvador
Respondent: Dominican
Third parties: China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1(a), 4.1(b), 4.1(c), 4.2(a), 4.2(b), 4.2(c), 6, 11.1(a), 5.1, 8.1, 9.1, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, XIX:2, II:1  GATT 1994  GATT 1994

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Guatemala

 The following communication, dated 25 Oct ober 2010, from the delegation of Guatemala to
the delegation of the Dominican Republic, the delega tions of Costa Rica, Honduras and El Salvador
and to the Chairman of 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"), Guatem ala hereby notifies its desire to be joined in
the consultations requested by the governments of Costa Rica (DS415)
1, Honduras (DS417) 2 and
El Salvador (DS418)3 pursuant to Article 4 of the DSU, Article XXII of the General Agreement on
Tariffs and Trade 1994 and Article 14 of the Agre ement on Safeguards. These consultations were
requested in the respective communications circ ulated to WTO Members on 21 October 2010 and
entitled Dominican Republic - Safeguard Measures on Im ports of Polypropyle ne Bags and Tubular
Fabric.

 As you are aware, Guatemala has filed a requ est for consultations parallel to those submitted
by Costa Rica, Honduras and El Salvador, given that its exports of polypropylene bags and tubular
fabric to the Dominican Republic are subject to the safeguard measure at issue. Guatemala therefore
considers that it has a duly founded substantial trade interest which ju stifies its being joined in these
consultations.

 In this regard, Guatemala requests that the Dominican Republic accept its claim of substantial
trade interest and its request to be joined in these consultations.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 12 September 2011
Document codes: WT/DS415/9; WT/DS416/9; WT/DS417/9; WT/DS418/9
Complainant: El Salvador
Respondent: Dominican
Third parties: China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1(a), 4.1(b), 4.1(c), 4.2(a), 4.2(b), 4.2(c), 6, 11.1(a), 5.1, 8.1, 9.1, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, XIX:2, II:1  GATT 1994  GATT 1994

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 6 Septem ber 2011, addressed to the Chairperson of the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated pur suant to Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU).

 Article 12.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU) provides that the period in which a pa nel shall conduct its examination, from the date
that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date the final
report is issued to the parties to the dispute, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six months.

 Article 12.9 of the DSU provides that, when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report
within six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in writing accordingly and
indicate the reasons, together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.

 The Panel on (WT/DS415, DS416, DS417, DS418) was established by the DSB on

 and composed on 11 March 2011.

 The timetable adopted by the Panel after c onsultations with the Parties to the dispute
envisages that the final report shall be issued to th e Parties by 11 November 2011. The Panel expects
to conclude its work within that time-frame.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 22 November 2011
Document codes: WT/DS415/10; WT/DS416/10; WT/DS417/10; WT/DS418/10
Complainant: El Salvador
Respondent: Dominican
Third parties: China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1(a), 4.1(b), 4.1(c), 4.2(a), 4.2(b), 4.2(c), 6, 11.1(a), 5.1, 8.1, 9.1, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, XIX:2, II:1  GATT 1994  GATT 1994

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 21 Novemb er 2011, addressed to the Chairperson of the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated pur suant to Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU).

 Article 12.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU) provides that the period in which a pa nel shall conduct its examination, from the date
that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date the final
report is issued to the parties to the dispute, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six months.

 Article 12.9 of the DSU provides that, when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report
within six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in writing accordingly and
indicate the reasons, together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.

 The Panel on (WT/DS415, DS416, DS417, DS418) was established by the DSB on

 and composed on 11 March 2011.

 The Panel had previously informed the DSB that it would not be able to complete its work
within six months of the date of compos ition (, , ,
). After having consulted the parties to the dispute, the Panel has decided that it will
issue its final report to the parties on 23 November 2011. The final report shall be circulated to the
Members upon translation, which is expected to be completed by early February 2012 at the latest.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 19 April 2012
Document codes: WT/DS415/12; WT/DS416/12; WT/DS417/12; WT/DS418/12
Complainant: El Salvador
Respondent: Dominican
Third parties: China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1(a), 4.1(b), 4.1(c), 4.2(a), 4.2(b), 4.2(c), 6, 11.1(a), 5.1, 8.1, 9.1, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, XIX:2, II:1  GATT 1994  GATT 1994

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC

Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

The following communication, dated 13 April 2012, from the delegations of Costa Rica,
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and the delegati on of Dominican Republic to the Chairperson of
the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

 Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala ("the complainants") and the
Dominican Republic would like to note for the record the statement made by the Dominican Republic
on 23 March 2012, at the meeting of the Dispute Se ttlement Body (DSB), of its intentions with
respect to the implementation of the DSB recommendations in the case
Dominican Republic - Safeguard Measures on Imports of Polypropylene B ags and Tubular Fabric
(DS415, DS416, DS417, DS418).

 At that meeting, the Dominican Republic st ated that, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Go verning the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), it would
proceed with the implementation of the DSB recomm endations in the case at issue immediately, and
in any case before 30 April 2012.

 Accordingly, for the purposes of the Article 21.3 of the DSU, the complainants and
Dominican Republic hereby state for the record that the reasonable period of time for the
implementation of the DSB recommendations as set forth in panel report ,
, , (and the respective addenda thereto) expires on
30 April 2012.

(Signed)
Costa Rica

(Signed)
El Salvador
(Signed)
Guatemala

(Signed)
Honduras
(Signed)
Dominican Republic
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC
Document: Communication from the Dominican Republic
Date: 9 May 2012
Document codes: WT/DS415/13; WT/DS416/13; WT/DS417/13; WT/DS418/13; WT/DS415/12; WT/DS416/12; WT/DS417/12; WT/DS418/12
Complainant: El Salvador
Respondent: Dominican
Third parties: China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1(a), 4.1(b), 4.1(c), 4.2(a), 4.2(b), 4.2(c), 6, 11.1(a), 5.1, 8.1, 9.1, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, XIX:2, II:1  GATT 1994  GATT 1994

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC

Communication from the Dominican Republic

 The following communication, dated 7 May 2012, from the delegation of the
Dominican Republic to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of
the Dominican Republic.

 I have the honour to confirm to you that, as agreed by virtue of document ,
, , of 19 April 2012, the Dominican Republic has been
complying with the DSB's recommendations since 21 April 2012.

 In that connection we wish hereby to submit the attached notes, whereby provision is made
for lifting the safeguard measure that is the subject of this dispute, and for establishing the MFN tariff
at the level that was in place before the a pplication of the above-mentioned safeguard.
The Dominican Republic also confirms that the tari ffs provided for in the preferential agreements to
which the Dominican Republic is party will be applied.

 We would be grateful if you would circulate th is note and its annexes to the Members of the
DSB.

Annex
1

1 In Spanish only.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC
Document: Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 23 February 2012
Document codes: WT/DS415/11; WT/DS416/11; WT/DS417/11; WT/DS418/11; WT/DS415/R; WT/DS416/R; WT/DS417/R; WT/DS418/R
Complainant: El Salvador
Respondent: Dominican
Third parties: China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1(a), 4.1(b), 4.1(c), 4.2(a), 4.2(b), 4.2(c), 6, 11.1(a), 5.1, 8.1, 9.1, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, XIX:2, II:1  GATT 1994  GATT 1994

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC

Panel Report

Action by the Dispute Settlement Body

 At its meeting on 22 February 2012, the Dis pute Settlement Body adopted the Panel report on

(, , , , and Add.1).

RÉPUBLIQUE DOMINICAINE - MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE VISANT
LES IMPORTATIONS DE SACS EN POLYPROPYLÈNE
ET DE TISSU TUBULAIRE

Rapport du Groupe spécial

Groupe spécial sur l'affaire République dominicaine - Mesures de sauvegarde visant les importations
de sacs en polypropylène et de tissu tubulaire (, , ,
, et Add.1).

IMPORTACIONES DE SACOS DE POLIPROPILENO Y TEJIDO TUBULAR

Informe del Grupo Especial

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias

 En su reunión de 22 de febrero de 2012, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
las importaciones de sacos de polipropileno y tejido tubular (, ,
, , y Add.1).
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Panama
Date: 27 October 2010
Document codes: WT/DS416/2
Complainant: Guatemala
Respondent: Dominican
Third parties: China, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, EU, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 6  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, XIX:2, II:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1(a), 4.1(b), 4.1(c), 4.2(a), 4.2(b), 4.2(c), 5.1, 8.1, 9.1, 11.1(a), 12.3  Safeguards

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Panama

 The following communication, dated 22 October 2010, from the delegation of Panama to the
delegation of the Dominican Republic, the delegati on of Guatemala and to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 I have been instructed by my authorities to inform you that the Government of the Republic
of Panama, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the U nderstanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), wishes to be joined in the consultations with the Dominican Republic
requested by Guatemala in a communication of 15 October 2010, circulated to Members of the on 21 October 2010 (, G/L931, ), and entitled
Dominican Republic - Safeguard Measures on Polypropylene Bags and Tubular Fabric.

 We make this request in the light of Panama's substantial trade interest in this dispute. The
products concerned by this dispute are of importanc e to Panamanian exporters. Although Panama is
excluded from the application of the measures in qu estion, this is due to circumstances that can
change at any time.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC
Document: Acceptance by the Dominican Republic of the Requests to Join Consultations Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Panama  notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Guatemala, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The delegation of the Dominican Republic info rmed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Panama to join the consultations. RÉPUBLIQUE DOMINICAINE - MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE VISANT LES IMPORTATIONS DE SACS EN POLYPROPYLÈNE
Date: 5 November 2010
Document codes: WT/DS416/6
Complainant: Guatemala
Respondent: Dominican
Third parties: China, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, EU, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 6  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, XIX:2, II:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1(a), 4.1(b), 4.1(c), 4.2(a), 4.2(b), 4.2(c), 5.1, 8.1, 9.1, 11.1(a), 12.3  Safeguards

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC

Acceptance by the Dominican Republic of the Requests to Join Consultations

 Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Panama notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB)
of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Guatemala, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the
DSU.

 The delegation of the Dominican Republic info rmed the DSB that it had accepted the requests
of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Panama to join the consultations.

RÉPUBLIQUE DOMINICAINE - MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE VISANT
LES IMPORTATIONS DE SACS EN POLYPROPYLÈNE
ET DE TISSU TUBULAIRE

le Panama.

REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA - MEDIDAS DE SALVAGUARDIA
POLIPROPILENO Y TEJIDO TUBULAR

solicitudes de asociación a las consultas

 Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras y Pana má notificaron al Órgano de Solución de

Panamá.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Costa Rica
Date: 29 October 2010
Document codes: WT/DS416/3; WT/DS417/3; WT/DS418/3
Complainant: El Salvador
Respondent: Dominican
Third parties: China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1(a), 4.1(b), 4.1(c), 4.2(a), 4.2(b), 4.2(c), 6, 11.1(a), 5.1, 8.1, 9.1, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, XIX:2, II:1  GATT 1994  GATT 1994

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Costa Rica

 The following communication, dated 26 October 2010, from the delegation of Costa Rica to
the delegation of the Dominican Republic, the dele gations of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador
and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of
the DSU.

 In accordance with Article 4.11 of the Unde rstanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Costa Rica hereby notif ies its wish to be joined in the consultations
requested by the Governments of Guatemala (DS416)
1, Honduras (DS417)2 and El Salvador (DS418)3
pursuant to Article 4 of the DSU, Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994
and Article 14 of the Agreement on Safeguards. Th e consultations were requested by means of the
corresponding communications circulated to WTO Members on 21 October 2010 under the title

 As you know, Costa Rica has submitted a requ est for consultations parallel to the ones
submitted by Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, since its exports of polypropylene bags and
tubular fabric are being made subject to the safe guard measure in question. Costa Rica therefore
considers that its substantial trade interest in being joined in these consultations is duly substantiated.

 Accordingly, Costa Rica requests the Domi nican Republic to accept the claim of its
substantial trade interest and the request to join the consultations.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Panama
Date: 27 October 2010
Document codes: WT/DS417/2
Complainant: Honduras
Respondent: Dominican
Third parties: China, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, EU, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1(a), 4.1(b), 4.1(c), 4.2(a), 4.2(b), 4.2(c), 6, 11.1(a), 5.1, 8.1, 9.1, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, XIX:2, II:1  GATT 1994

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Panama

 The following communication, dated 22 October 2010, from the delegation of Panama to the
delegation of the Dominican Republic, the delegation of Honduras and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 I have been instructed by my authorities to inform you that the Government of the
Republic of Panama, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), wishes to be joined in the consultations with the
Dominican Republic requested by Panama in a communication of 18 October 2010, circulated to
Members of the on 21 October 2010 (, G/L932,
), and entitled Dominican Republic - Safeguard Meas ures on Imports of Polypropylene
Bags and Tubular Fabric.

 We make this request in the light of Panama's substantial trade interest in this dispute. The
products concerned by this dispute are of importanc e to Panamanian exporters. Although Panama is
excluded from the application of the measures in qu estion, this is due to circumstances that can
change at any time.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Panama Corrigendum The first paragraph of the communication should read as follows: "I have been instructed by my authorities to inform you that the Government of the Republic of Panama, pursuant to Article 4.11 of  the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), wishes to be joined in the consultations with the Dominican Republic requested by Honduras in a communication of 18 October 2010, circulated to
Date: 2 November 2010
Document codes: WT/DS417/2/Corr.1; WT/DS417/1
Complainant: Honduras
Respondent: Dominican
Third parties: China, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, EU, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1(a), 4.1(b), 4.1(c), 4.2(a), 4.2(b), 4.2(c), 6, 11.1(a), 5.1, 8.1, 9.1, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, XIX:2, II:1  GATT 1994

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Panama

Corrigendum

 The first paragraph of the communication should read as follows:

 "I have been instructed by my authorities to inform you that the Government of the
Republic of Panama, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), wishes to be joined in the consultations with the
Dominican Republic requested by Honduras in a communication of 18 October 2010, circulated to
Members of the on 21 October 2010 (, G/L932,
), and entitled Dominican Republic - Safeguard Meas ures on Imports of Polypropylene
Bags and Tubular Fabric."

* In English only.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC
Document: Acceptance by the Dominican Republic of the Requests to Join Consultations Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Pana ma notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations re quested by Honduras, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The delegation of the Dominican Republic info rmed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Panama to join the consultations. RÉPUBLIQUE DOMINICAINE - MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE VISANT LES IMPORTATIONS DE SACS EN POLYPROPYLÈNE ET DE TISSU TUBULAIRE
Date: 5 November 2010
Document codes: WT/DS417/6
Complainant: Honduras
Respondent: Dominican
Third parties: China, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, EU, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1(a), 4.1(b), 4.1(c), 4.2(a), 4.2(b), 4.2(c), 6, 11.1(a), 5.1, 8.1, 9.1, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, XIX:2, II:1  GATT 1994

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC

Acceptance by the Dominican Republic of the Requests to Join Consultations

 Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Pana ma notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB)
of their desire to be joined in the consultations re quested by Honduras, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the
DSU.

 The delegation of the Dominican Republic info rmed the DSB that it had accepted the requests
of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Panama to join the consultations.

RÉPUBLIQUE DOMINICAINE - MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE VISANT
LES IMPORTATIONS DE SACS EN POLYPROPYLÈNE
ET DE TISSU TUBULAIRE

de participation aux consultations

et le Panama.

REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA - MEDIDAS DE SALVAGUARDIA
POLIPROPILENO Y TEJIDO TUBULAR

solicitudes de asociación a las consultas
 Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala y Pa namá notificaron al Órgano de Solución de

Panamá.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Panama
Date: 27 October 2010
Document codes: WT/DS418/2
Complainant: El Salvador
Respondent: Dominican
Third parties: China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1(a), 4.1(b), 4.1(c), 4.2(a), 4.2(b), 4.2(c), 6, 11.1(a), 5.1, 8.1, 9.1, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, XIX:2, II:1  GATT 1994  GATT 1994

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Panama

 The following communication, dated 22 October 2010, from the delegation of Panama to the
delegation of the Dominican Republic , the delegation of El Salvador and to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 I have been instructed by my authorities to inform you that the Government of the
Republic of Panama, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), wishes to be joined in the consultations with the
Dominican Republic requested by El Salvador in a communication of 19 October 2010, circulated to
Members of the on 21 October 2010 (, ,
), and entitled Dominican Republic - Safeguard Meas ures on Imports of Polypropylene
Bags and Tubular Fabric.

 We make this request in the light of Panama's substantial trade interest in this dispute. The
products concerned by this dispute are of importanc e to Panamanian exporters. Although Panama is
excluded from the application of the measures in qu estion, this is due to circumstances that can
change at any time.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC
Document: Acceptance by the Dominican Republic of the Requests to Join Consultations Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by El Salvador, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The delegation of the Dominican Republic info rmed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama to join the consultations. RÉPUBLIQUE DOMINICAINE - MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE VISANT LES IMPORTATIONS DE SACS EN POLYPROPYLÈNE ET DE TISSU TUBULAIRE Acceptation par la République dominicaine des demandes de participation aux consultations
Date: 5 November 2010
Document codes: WT/DS418/6
Complainant: El Salvador
Respondent: Dominican
Third parties: China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1(a), 4.1(b), 4.1(c), 4.2(a), 4.2(b), 4.2(c), 6, 11.1(a), 5.1, 8.1, 9.1, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, XIX:2, II:1  GATT 1994  GATT 1994

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
POLYPROPYLENE BAGS AND TUBULAR FABRIC
Acceptance by the Dominican Republic of the Requests to Join Consultations

 Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB)
of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by El Salvador, pursuant to Article 4.11 of
the DSU.
 The delegation of the Dominican Republic info rmed the DSB that it had accepted the requests
of Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama to join the consultations.

RÉPUBLIQUE DOMINICAINE - MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE VISANT
LES IMPORTATIONS DE SACS EN POLYPROPYLÈNE
ET DE TISSU TUBULAIRE
de participation aux consultations

règlement des différends (ORD) qu'ils désiraient être admis à participer aux consultations demandées
différends.
et le Panama.

REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA - MEDIDAS DE SALVAGUARDIA
POLIPROPILENO Y TEJIDO TUBULAR
solicitudes de asociación a las consultas

 Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras y Panamá notif icaron al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
solicitudes de asociación a las consultas presentadas por Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras y Panamá.
CHINA – MEASURES CONCERNING WIND POWER EQUIPMENT
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Union
Date: 14 January 2011
Document codes: WT/DS419/2
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. XVI:1  GATT 1994Art. 3, 25.1, 25.2, 25.3, 25.4  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – MEASURES CONCERNING WIND POWER EQUIPMENT

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the European Union

 The following communication, dated 12 January 2011, from the delegation of
European Union to the delegation of China, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairman of
the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes, the European Union hereby notifies the Government of the People's Republic
of China ("China"), the Government of the United States and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in the
light of the substantial trade interest of the European Union, it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by the United States in a communicati on circulated to WTO Members on 6 January 2011
(, , ) entitled " . Request for Consultations by the United States".

 The European Union requests to be joined in the consultations as a third party given, first, the
systemic questions involved and its interest in the correct application of the General Agreement on
Tariffs and Trade 1994, the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures and the Protocol of
Accession of the People's Republic of China ; and second, the substantive business interests of
European Union producers of wind power equipmen t established in and supplying into China. The
European Union thus has a substantial trade interest in the present dispute.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM KOREA
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 14 February 2011
Document codes: WT/DS420/2; WT/DS420/1; G/L/951; G/ADP/D86/1
Complainant: South Korea
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: EU, Japan, Mexico, China, Norway, Brazil, Thailand
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.3, 11.3  Anti-dumping  GATT 1994  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CORROSION-RESISTANT
CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM KOREA

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Japan

 The following communication, dated 10 February 2011, from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of Korea and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 With reference to the consultations requested by the Government of the Republic of Korea
("Korea") in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 3 February 2011 in document
, , titled " United State - Anti-Dumping Measures on Corrosion-
Resistant Carbon Steel Flat Products from Korea ", my authorities instruct me to notify the consulting
Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desi re of Japan to be joined in these consultations,
pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes.

 Japan has a substantial trade interest in these consultations. The products subject to the
measure at issue are "corrosion-resistant carbon steel flat products" which Japan also exports to the
United States. These consultations further concern the "zeroing" methodology by the United States in
its antidumping proceedings which Japan has challenged in the dispute " United States - Measures
Relating to Zeroing and Sunset Reviews" (DS322).
UNITED STATES - ANTI DUMPING MEASURES ON CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM KOREA
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico
Date: 16 February 2011
Document codes: WT/DS420/3
Complainant: South Korea
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: EU, Japan, Mexico, China, Norway, Brazil, Thailand
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.3, 11.3  Anti-dumping  GATT 1994  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES - ANTI DUMPING MEASURES ON CORROSION-RESISTANT
CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM KOREA

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Mexico

 The following communication, dated 14 February 2011, from the delegation of Mexico to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of th e Republic of Korea and to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 On 3 February, Korea's request for consu ltations concerning anti-dumping measures imposed
by the United States on steel flat products from Korea was circulated to WTO Members. In
accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU, Mexico requests to be joined in these consultations.

 Mexico has a substantial trade interest in th is dispute. Firstly, Mexico is a producer and
exporter of steel products, and trades actively with the United States (US$8 billion from January to
August 2010 under Chapters 72 and 73 of the HS). S econdly, Mexico is involved in several of the
anti-dumping orders mentioned by Korea in the a nnex to its request for consultations - see for
example points 2 and 3 under the First Sunset Revi ew and point 2 under the Second Sunset Review.
Thirdly, some of Korea's claims are directly related to the DSB's conclusions in the zeroing case
between Mexico and the United States (DS344).
UNITED STATES - ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM KOREA
Document: Suspension of Panel Process Note by the Secretariat On 22 February 2012, the Dispute Settleme nt Body (DSB) established a panel in United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on Corrosi on-Resistant Carbon Steel Flat Products from Korea. On 12 June 2012, prior to composition of the panel, Korea requested that the panel proceedings be suspended in accordance with Article 12.12 of the DSU, until further notification.
Date: 18 June 2012
Document codes: WT/DS420/7
Complainant: South Korea
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: EU, Japan, Mexico, China, Norway, Brazil, Thailand
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 9.3, 11.3  Anti-dumping  GATT 1994  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES - ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CORROSION-RESISTANT
CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM KOREA

Suspension of Panel Process

Note by the Secretariat

On 22 February 2012, the Dispute Settleme nt Body (DSB) established a panel in
United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on Corrosi on-Resistant Carbon Steel Flat Products from
Korea.

On 12 June 2012, prior to composition of the panel, Korea requested that the panel
proceedings be suspended in accordance with Article 12.12 of the DSU, until further notification.
MOLDOVA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION AND INTERNAL SALE OF GOODS (ENVIRONMENTAL CHARGE)
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Union
Date: 7 March 2011
Document codes: WT/DS421/2
Complainant: Ukraine
Respondent: Moldova
Third parties: Argentina, China, EU, Saudi Arabia, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. III:1, III:2, III:4  GATT 1994

MOLDOVA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION
AND INTERNAL SALE OF GOODS (ENVIRONMENTAL CHARGE)

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the European Union

 The following communication, dated 3 March 2011, from the delegation of the European
union to the delegation of Moldova, the delegation of Ukraine and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 On 17 February 2011 Ukraine requested consultations with Moldova on Moldova – Measures
Affecting the Importation and Internal Sale of Goods (Environmental Charges) . The request for
consultations was circulated to WTO Member s on 21 February 2011 under reference WT/DS/421/1;

 My authorities have instructed me to notify the Government of Moldova, the Government of
Ukraine and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desire of the EU to join the consultations, pursuant to
Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 The EU has a substantial trade interest in th ese consultations as well as a systemic interest in
the implementation of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 . It is an important producer
and exporter of packaging material as well as of th e packaged products under dispute. Furthermore,
EU exports to Moldova goods for an approximate value of 500 million Euros per year - many of these
goods are potentially subject to the measures set out in the request for consultations.
MOLDOVA - MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION AND INTERNAL SALE OF GOODS (ENVIRONMENTAL CHARGE)
Document: Acceptance by Moldova of the Request to Join Consultations The European Union notified the Dispute Settlement  Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Ukraine, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The delegation of Moldova informed the DS B that it had accepted the request of the European Union to join the consultations. MOLDOVA - MESURES AFFECTANT L'IMPORTATION ET LA VENTE
Date: 30 March 2011
Document codes: WT/DS421/3
Complainant: Ukraine
Respondent: Moldova
Third parties: Argentina, China, EU, Saudi Arabia, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. III:1, III:2, III:4  GATT 1994

MOLDOVA - MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION
AND INTERNAL SALE OF GOODS (ENVIRONMENTAL CHARGE)

Acceptance by Moldova of the Request to Join Consultations

 The European Union notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined
in the consultations requested by Ukraine, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 The delegation of Moldova informed the DS B that it had accepted the request of the
European Union to join the consultations.

MOLDOVA - MESURES AFFECTANT L'IMPORTATION ET LA VENTE
(TAXE ENVIRONNEMENTALE)

 L'Union européenne a notifié à l'Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) son désir d'être
admise à participer aux consultations demandées pa r l'Ukraine, conformément à l'article 4:11 du

 La délégation de Moldova a informé l'ORD qu'e lle avait accepté la demande de participation

PRODUCTOS (CARGA AMBIENTAL)

 La Unión Europea notificó al Órgano de Soluci ón de Diferencias (OSD), de conformidad con

 La delegación de Moldova ha informado al OSD de que ha aceptado la solicitud de asociación
MOLDOVA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION AND INTERNAL SALE OF GOODS (ENVIRONMENTAL CHARGE)
Document: Request for Consultations by Ukraine
Date: 21 February 2011
Document codes: WT/DS421/1; G/L/952
Complainant: Ukraine
Respondent: Moldova
Third parties: Argentina, China, EU, Saudi Arabia, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. III:1, III:2, III:4  GATT 1994

MOLDOVA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION
AND INTERNAL SALE OF GOODS (ENVIRONMENTAL CHARGE)

Request for Consultations by Ukraine

 The following communication, dated 17 February 2011, from the delegation of Ukraine to the
delegation of Moldova and to the Chairman of 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 the
Republic of Moldova pursuant to Article 4 of th e Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes and Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994
("GATT 1994") on the following matters:

 Pursuant to the Law "On Charge for Contam ination of Environment" of 25 February 1998
("Law") Moldova applies "a charge for import of products, the use of which contaminates the
environment", ranging from 0,5% to 5% of the cu stoms value of imported products. The list of goods
is extensive and it seems to be a systemic issue. It appears that like domestic products are not subject
to this charge.

 Pursuant to the Law Moldova also applies "a charge for a plastic or 'tetra-pack' package
containing products (except for dairy produce)", ra nging from MDL 0,80 to 3,00 per a package. It
appears that packages containing domestically produced like products are not subject to this charge.

 Ukraine considers that the measure is inconsistent with Moldova's obligations under
GATT 1994:

 – Moldova seems to have acted inconsis tently with Article III:1 and 2 of the
GATT 1994, by subjecting the products of the territory of other Members imported
into the territory of Moldova, directly or i ndirectly, to internal taxes or other internal
charges of any kind in excess of those applied, directly or indirectly, to like domestic
products and affording protection to domestic production;

 – Moldova seems to have acted inconsisten tly with Article III:4 of the GATT 1994, by
failing to accord to products of the territory of Ukraine imported into the territory of
Moldova treatment no less favourable than that accorded to like products of national
origin in respect of all laws, regulations a nd requirements affecting their internal sale,
offering for sale, purchase, transportation, distribution or use.

 With a view to reaching a mutually satisfact ory solution to this matter, we propose that
consultations be held in Geneva as soon as possible on a date to be agreed between our Missions.

 Ukraine reserves its right to raise further fact ual claims and legal matters during the course of
the consultations.

 We look forward to receiving your reply in due time to the present request and to fixing a
mutually convenient date for the consultations.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN FROZEN WARMWATER SHRIMP FROM CHINA
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 15 March 2011
Document codes: WT/DS422/2; WT/DS422/1; G/L/953; G/ADP/D87/1
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: EU, Honduras, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4.2  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN FROZEN
WARMWATER SHRIMP FROM CHINA

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Japan

 The following communication, dated 11 March 2011, from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of China and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 With reference to the consultations requested by the Government of the People's Republic of
China("China") in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 2 March 2011 in document
, , titled " United States– Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain
Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from China", my authorities instruct me to notify the consulting Members
and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desire of Ja pan to be joined in these consultations, pursuant to
paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes.

 Japan has a substantial trade interest in th ese consultations, as they concern the "zeroing"
methodology by the United States in its anti-dumping proceedings which Japan has challenged in the
dispute "United States – Measures Relating to Zeroing and Sunset Reviews"(DS322).
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN SHRIMP AND DIAMOND SAWBLADES FROM CHINA
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of China Note by the Secretariat
Date: 6 January 2012
Document codes: WT/DS422/5; WT/DS422/3; WT/DS422/3
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: EU, Honduras, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4.2  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN
SHRIMP AND DIAMOND SAWBLADES FROM CHINA

Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of China

Note by the Secretariat

 At its meeting on 25 October 2011, the Disput e Settlement Body ("DSB") established a panel
pursuant to the request of China in document , in accordance with Article 6 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU").
 The Panel's terms of reference are the following:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited
by the parties to the dispute, the matter referred to the DSB by China in document
 and to make such findings as will assist the DSB in making the
recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in those agreements."
 Following the agreement of the parties, the Panel was composed on 21 December 2011 as
follows:
 Chairman: Mr. Alberto Juan Dumont

 Members: Mr. Ernesto Fernández

 The European Union, Honduras, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Viet Nam have reserved their
rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN SHRIMP AND DIAMOND SAWBLADES FROM CHINA
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 31 July 2012
Document codes: WT/DS422/7
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: EU, Honduras, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4.2  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN
SHRIMP AND DIAMOND SAWBLADES FROM CHINA

Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 27 July 2012, from the delegation of China and the
delegation of the United States to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

 We wish to inform you that, pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, China and the United States have agreed
1 that the
reasonable period of time for the United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the
Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") in the dispute United States — Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain
Shrimp and Diamond Sawblades from China (WT/DS422) shall be 8 months from the 23 July 2012
date of adoption of the DSB recommendations and rulings. Accordingly, the reasonable period of
time expires on 23 March 2013.

 We request that you circulate this notification to the Members of the DSB.

For the People's Republic of China

(Signed)
H.E. Mr. Yi Xiaozhun
Ambassador
 For the United States of America

(Signed)
H.E. Mr. Michael Punke
Ambassador

1
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN SHRIMP AND DIAMOND SAWBLADES FROM CHINA STATUS REPORT BY THE UNITED STATES
Document: STATUS REPORT
Date: 15 February 2013
Document codes: WT/DS422/8
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: EU, Honduras, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4.2  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN
SHRIMP AND DIAMOND SAWBLADES FROM CHINA
STATUS REPORT BY THE UNITED STATES
 The following communication, dated 14 Febr uary 2013, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairperson of the Disput e Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute
United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Shrimp
and Diamond Sawblades from China
(WT/DS422)

The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU").

 At the 23 July 2012 meeting of the Dispute Se ttlement Body ("DSB"), the DSB adopted its
recommendations and rulings in United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Shrimp and
Diamond Sawblades from China (WT/DS422), and the United States informed the DSB of its
intention to implement the DSB recommendations and rulings.

 The United States and China agreed that the reasonable period of time for the United States
to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB would end on 23 March 2013, and
jointly notified the DSB of this agreement.

On 5 September 2012, the United States Trade Representative requested pursuant to
section 129 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act that the US Department of Commerce take
action necessary to implement the DSB recommendations and rulings in this dispute.