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UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 12 November 2003
Document codes: WT/DS248/19; WT/DS249/13; WT/DS251/14; WT/DS252/12; WT/DS253/12; WT/DS254/12; WT/DS258/16; WT/DS259/15; WT/DS248/AB/R; WT/DS249/AB/R; WT/DS251/AB/R
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, Taiwan, Cuba, Mexico, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Communication from the Appellate Body
The following communication, dated 10 November 2003, from Mr. James Bacchus, 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 provide to you the Report of the Appellate Body in , ,

, It will be circulated to Members of the later today, in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes . It is a confidential document until its
circulation. The three Members of the Appellate Body who served on this appeal were: myself, as
Presiding Member; Mr. Georges Abi-Saab and Mr. John Lockhart, as Members.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Reports of the Panel Corrigendum Cover page, sub-title:  delete the word "Final". Cover page, Note by the Secretariat, 3 rd line:  "report" should read "reports". Page vii, Section O.2(b):  sub-items "(i) Tin mill products" and "(ii) Stainless steel wire" should be renumbered "(ii) Tin mill products" and "(iii) Stainless steel wire". Page 465, para. 7.1436, the references to paragraphs should read 1.17 and 1.34 respectively. Page 662:  "(i) Tin mill products" should read "(ii) Tin mill products". Page 663:  "(ii) Stainless steel wire" should read "(iii) Stainless steel wire".
Date: 11 July 2003
Document codes: WT/DS248/R/Corr.11; WT/DS249/R/Corr.1; WT/DS251/R/Corr.1; WT/DS252/R/Corr.1; WT/DS253/R/Corr.1; WT/DS254/R/Corr.1; WT/DS258/R/Corr.1; WT/DS259/R/Corr.1
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, Taiwan, Cuba, Mexico, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Reports of the Panel
Corrigendum
Cover page, sub-title: delete the word "Final".
Cover page, Note by the Secretariat, 3
rd line: "report" should read "reports".
Page vii, Section O.2(b): sub-items "(i) Tin mill products" and "(ii) Stainless steel wire"
should be renumbered "(ii) Tin mill products" and "(iii) Stainless steel wire".
Page 465, para. 7.1436, the references to paragraphs should read 1.17 and 1.34 respectively.
Page 662: "(i) Tin mill products" should read "(ii) Tin mill products".
Page 663: "(ii) Stainless steel wire" should read "(iii) Stainless steel wire".
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Reports Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 16 December 2003
Document codes: WT/DS248/20; WT/DS249/14; WT/DS251/15; WT/DS252/13; WT/DS253/13; WT/DS254/13; WT/DS258/17; WT/DS259/16; WT/DS248/AB/R; WT/DS249/AB/R; WT/DS252/AB/R; WT/DS253/AB/R; WT/DS254/AB/R; WT/DS258/AB/R; WT/DS259/AB/R; WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, Taiwan, Cuba, Mexico, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS

Appellate Body Report and Panel Reports

Action by the Dispute Settlement Body

 At its meeting on 10 December 2003, the Dis pute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate
Body report on
(, , WT/DS251 /AB/R, , ,
, , ) and the Panel reports ( and
Corr.1, and Corr.1, and Corr.1, and Corr.1,
and Corr.1, and Corr.1, WT/DS258/ R and Corr.1, and Corr.1), as
modified by the Appellate Body report. The Pane l reports should be read in conjunction with the
Appellate Body report.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Norway
Date: 2 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS249/2
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, EU, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12  SafeguardsArt. I:1, II, X:3, XIII, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Norway
The following communication, dated 27 March 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Norway
to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Japan 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), the Government of Norway hereby notifies the
Government of the United States that, in the light of the substantial trade interest of Norway, it desires
to be joined in the consultations requested by Japan in a communication circulated to WTO Members
on 26 March 2002 (, , ) titled "".
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand
Date: 9 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS249/3; WT/DS249/1; G/L/529; G/SG/D21/1
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, EU, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12  SafeguardsArt. I:1, II, X:3, XIII, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from New Zealand
The following communication, dated 5 April 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
New Zealand to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Japan and to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the
DSU.
With reference to document , , of 26 March 2002, and
pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU), in view of New Zealand's
substantial trade interest in the subject-matter of the consultations requested by Japan relating to
 , I am writing to
advise you of New Zealand's desire to be joined in these consultations.
I look forward to your advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico
Date: 10 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS249/4; WT/DS249/1
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, EU, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12  SafeguardsArt. I:1, II, X:3, XIII, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Mexico
The following communication, dated 5 April 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Mexico to
the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Japan 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 (DSU), I have the honour to inform you that Mexico wishes to be joined in the
consultations requested by Japan in document ( ), circulated on 26 March 2002. In the light of various
arguments submitted by Japan, Mexico considers that it has a substantial trade interest in this matter.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations Mexico, New Zealand and Norway notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Japan, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The Permanent Mission of the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had accepted the requests of Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and Norway to join consultations. ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE DÉFINITIVES À L'IMPORTATION DE CERTAINS PRODUITS EN ACIER Acceptation par les États-Unis des demandes de participation aux consultations Le Mexique, la Norvège et la Nouvelle-Zélande ont fait savoir à l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'ils désiraient participer aux consultations demandées par le Japon, conformément à l'article 4:11 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends. La Mission permanente des États-Unis a informé l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'elle
Date: 11 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS249/5
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, EU, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12  SafeguardsArt. I:1, II, X:3, XIII, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Acceptance by the United States of the Requests
to Join Consultations
Mexico, New Zealand and Norway notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire to be
joined in the consultations requested by Japan, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Permanent Mission of the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had
accepted the requests of Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and Norway to join consultations.

ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE DÉFINITIVES À
L'IMPORTATION DE CERTAINS PRODUITS EN ACIER
participation aux consultations

ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDAS DE SALVAGUARDIA DEFINITIVAS SOBRE
LAS IMPORTACIONES DE DETERMINADOS PRODUCTOS DE ACERO
México, Noruega y Nueva Zelandia notificaron al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias su
del artículo 4 del ESD.
La Misión Permanente de los Estados Unidos ha informado al Órgano de Solución de
asociación a las consultas.
UNITED STATES – EQUALIZING EXCISE TAX IMPOSED BY FLORIDA ON PROCESSED ORANGE AND GRAPEFRUIT PRODUCTS
Document: Notification of Mutually Agreed Solution
Date: 2 June 2004
Document codes: WT/DS250/3; G/L/680
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Chile, EU, Mexico, Paraguay
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. II, III  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – EQUALIZING EXCISE TAX IMPOSED BY FLORIDA
ON PROCESSED ORANGE AND GRAPEFRUIT PRODUCTS

Notification of Mutually Agreed Solution

 The following communication, dated 28 May 2004, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States and the Permanent Mission of Brazil to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 3.6 of the DSU.

 In accordance with Article 3.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes, Brazil and the United States of America wish to notify the Dispute Settlement
Body (DSB) that we have reached a mutually sa tisfactory solution to the matter raised by the
Government of Brazil in , da ted 26 March 2002, and , dated
19 August 2002, concerning the "Equalizing Excise Ta x" imposed by the State of Florida, in the
United States, on the processing of imported citrus products.

 Following rounds of consultations between th e two governments, and consultations between
the Florida industry and the State of Florida, the Florida Legislature on 30 April 2004 passed SB 96,
which amended provisions of section 601.155, Florida Statutes, concerning the Equalizing Excise
Tax. The Governor of Florida signed the amendmen t into law as Chapter 2004-36, Laws of Florida,
on 12 May 2004.

 Based on these developments, Brazil and the Un ited States have agreed that a mutually
satisfactory solution has been reached to the matter raised by Brazil. We would ask you to circulate
this notification to the relevant Councils and Committees, as well as to the DSB.

H.E. Mr. Luiz Felipe de Seixas Correa H.E. Ms. Linnet F. Deily
Ambassador and Permanent Representative Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of Brazil Permanent Mission of the United States
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Norway
Date: 2 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS251/2
Complainant: South Korea
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, EU, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XIII, XIX  GATT 1994Art. 12, 2.1, 3, 4, 5, 7.1, 8.1, 9.1  SafeguardsArt. I, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2, 2.2, 4.2  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Norway
The following communication, dated 27 March 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Norway
to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Korea 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), the Government of Norway hereby notifies the
Government of the United States that, in the light of the substantial trade interest of Norway, it desires
to be joined in the consultations requested by the Republic of Korea in a communication circulated to
WTO Members on 26 March 2002 (, G/L/ 531, ) titled "".
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 2 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS251/3
Complainant: South Korea
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, EU, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XIII, XIX  GATT 1994Art. 12, 2.1, 3, 4, 5, 7.1, 8.1, 9.1  SafeguardsArt. I, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2, 2.2, 4.2  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 27 March 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Pe rmanent Mission of Korea 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), the Government of Japan hereby notifies the
Government of the United States that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be
joined in the consultations requested by Korea in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 26
March 2002 (, , ) titl ed "".
As a major exporter of steel products to the United States, Japan has a substantial trade
interest in this case.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand
Date: 9 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS251/4; WT/DS251/1; G/L/531; G/SG/D22/1
Complainant: South Korea
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, EU, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XIII, XIX  GATT 1994Art. 12, 2.1, 3, 4, 5, 7.1, 8.1, 9.1  SafeguardsArt. I, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2, 2.2, 4.2  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from New Zealand
The following communication, dated 5 April 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
New Zealand to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission 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 document , , of 26 March 2002, and
pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU), in view of New Zealand's
substantial trade interest in the subject-matter of the consultations requested by Korea relating to
 , I am writing to
advise you of New Zealand's desire to be joined in these consultations.
I look forward to your advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico
Date: 10 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS251/5; WT/DS251/1
Complainant: South Korea
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, EU, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XIII, XIX  GATT 1994Art. 12, 2.1, 3, 4, 5, 7.1, 8.1, 9.1  SafeguardsArt. I, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2, 2.2, 4.2  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Mexico
The following communication, dated 5 April 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Mexico to
the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Pe rmanent Mission of Korea 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 (DSU), I have the honour to inform you that Mexico wishes to be joined in the
consultations requested by Korea in document ( ), circulated on 26 March 2002. In the light of various
arguments submitted by Korea, Mexico considers that it has a substantial trade interest in this matter.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and Norway notifie d the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Korea, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The Permanent Mission of the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had accepted the requests of Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and Norway to join consultations. ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE DÉFINITIVES À L'IMPORTATION DE CERTAINS PRODUITS EN ACIER Acceptation par les États-Unis des demandes de participation aux consultations Le Japon, le Mexique, la Norvège et la Nouvelle-Zélande ont fait savoir à l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'ils désiraient participer aux consultations demandées par la Corée, conformément à l'article 4:11 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends. La Mission permanente des États-Unis a informé l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'elle avait accepté les demandes de participation aux consultations présentées par le Japon, le Mexique, la
Date: 11 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS251/6
Complainant: South Korea
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, EU, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XIII, XIX  GATT 1994Art. 12, 2.1, 3, 4, 5, 7.1, 8.1, 9.1  SafeguardsArt. I, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2, 2.2, 4.2  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations
Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and Norway notifie d the Dispute Settlement Body of their
desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Korea, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Permanent Mission of the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had
accepted the requests of Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and Norway to join consultations.

ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE DÉFINITIVES À
L'IMPORTATION DE CERTAINS PRODUITS EN ACIER
participation aux consultations

ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDAS DE SALVAGUARDIA DEFINITIVAS SOBRE
LAS IMPORTACIONES DE DETERMINADOS PRODUCTOS DE ACERO
El Japón, México, Noruega y Nueva Zelandia notificaron al Órgano de Solución de
La Misión Permanente de los Estados Unidos ha informado al Órgano de Solución de
asociación a las consultas.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 8 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS252/2
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Taiwan, Cuba, EU, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 12  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9  SafeguardsArt. I:1, II, XIII  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 4 April 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Pe rmanent Mission of China 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), the Government of Japan hereby notifies the
Government of the United States that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be
joined in the consultations requested by China in a communication circulated to WTO Members on
2 April 2002 (, , ) titl ed "".
As a major exporter of steel products to the United States, Japan has a substantial trade
interest in this case.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand
Date: 9 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS252/3; WT/DS252/1; G/L/532; G/SG/D23/1
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Taiwan, Cuba, EU, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 12  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9  SafeguardsArt. I:1, II, XIII  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from New Zealand
The following communication, dated 5 April 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
New Zealand to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission 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 document , , of 2 April 2002, and
pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU), in view of New Zealand's
substantial trade interest in the subject-matter of the consultations requested by China relating to
 , I am writing to
advise you of New Zealand's desire to be joined in these consultations.
I look forward to your advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations Japan and New Zealand notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by China, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The Permanent Mission of the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had accepted the requests of Japan and New Zealand to join consultations. ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE DÉFINITIVES À L'IMPORTATION DE CERTAINS PRODUITS EN ACIER Acceptation par les États-Unis des demandes de participation aux consultations Le Japon et la Nouvelle-Zélande ont fait savoir à l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'ils désiraient participer aux consultations demandées par la Chine, conformément à l'article 4:11 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends. La Mission permanente des États-Unis a informé l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'elle avait accepté les demandes de participation aux consultations présentées par le Japon et la
Date: 17 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS252/4
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Taiwan, Cuba, EU, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 12  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9  SafeguardsArt. I:1, II, XIII  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations
Japan and New Zealand notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire to be joined in
the consultations requested by China, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Permanent Mission of the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had
accepted the requests of Japan and New Zealand to join consultations.

ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE DÉFINITIVES À
L'IMPORTATION DE CERTAINS PRODUITS EN ACIER
participation aux consultations
Nouvelle-Zélande.

ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDAS DE SALVAGUARDIA DEFINITIVAS
PRODUCTOS DE ACERO
solicitudes de asociación a las consultas
El Japón y Nueva Zelandia notificaron al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias su deseo de que
del ESD.
La Misión Permanente de los Estados Unidos ha informado al Órgano de Solución de
consultas.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand
Date: 16 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS253/2; WT/DS253/1; G/L/533; G/SG/D24/1
Complainant: Switzerland
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Cuba, EU, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.2, 4.2, 4, 5.1  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 3.1, 8.1  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from New Zealand
The following communication, dated 11 April 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
New Zealand to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Switzerland
and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of
the DSU.
With reference to document , , of 8 April 2002, and
pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU), in view of New Zealand's
substantial trade interest in the subject-matter of the consultations requested by Switzerland relating to
 , I am writing to
advise you of New Zealand's desire to be joined in these consultations.
I look forward to your advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 17 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS253/3
Complainant: Switzerland
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Cuba, EU, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.2, 4.2, 4, 5.1  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 3.1, 8.1  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 15 April 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Switzerland 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), the Government of Japan hereby notifies the
Government of the United States that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be
joined in the consultations requested by Switzerland in a communication circulated to WTO Members
on 8 April 2002 (, , ) titled "".
As a major exporter of steel products to the United States, Japan has a substantial trade
interest in this case.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations Japan and New Zealand notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Switzerland, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The Permanent Mission of the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had accepted the requests of Japan and New Zealand to join consultations. ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE DÉFINITIVES À L'IMPORTATION DE CERTAINS PRODUITS EN ACIER Acceptation par les États-Unis des demandes de participation aux consultations Le Japon et la Nouvelle-Zélande ont fait savoir à l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'ils désiraient participer aux consultations demandées par la Suisse, conformément à l'article 4:11 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends. La Mission permanente des États-Unis a informé l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'elle avait accepté les demandes de participation aux consultations présentées par le Japon et la
Date: 3 May 2002
Document codes: WT/DS253/4
Complainant: Switzerland
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Cuba, EU, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.2, 4.2, 4, 5.1  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 3.1, 8.1  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations
Japan and New Zealand notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire to be joined in
the consultations requested by Switzerland, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Permanent Mission of the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had
accepted the requests of Japan and New Zealand to join consultations.

ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE DÉFINITIVES À
L'IMPORTATION DE CERTAINS PRODUITS EN ACIER
participation aux consultations
Nouvelle-Zélande.

ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDAS DE SALVAGUARDIA DEFINITIVAS SOBRE
LAS IMPORTACIONES DE DETERMINADOS PRODUCTOS DE ACERO
El Japón y Nueva Zelandia notificaron al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias su deseo de que
del ESD.
La Misión Permanente de los Estados Unidos ha informado al Órgano de Solución de
consultas.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand
Date: 16 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS254/2; WT/DS254/1; G/L/534; G/SG/D25/1
Complainant: Norway
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Cuba, EU, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 4.2  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 4  SafeguardsArt. X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 5.1, 7.1, 9  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from New Zealand
The following communication, dated 11 April 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
New Zealand to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Norway and to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the
DSU.
With reference to document , , of 10 April 2002, and
pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU), in view of New Zealand's
substantial trade interest in the subject-matter of the consultations requested by Norway relating to
 , I am writing to
advise you of New Zealand's desire to be joined in these consultations.
I look forward to your advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 17 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS254/3
Complainant: Norway
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Cuba, EU, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 4.2  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 4  SafeguardsArt. X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 5.1, 7.1, 9  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 15 April 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Norway 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), the Government of Japan hereby notifies the
Government of the United States that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be
joined in the consultations requested by Norway in a communication circulated to WTO Members on
10 April 2002 (, , ) titled "".
As a major exporter of steel products to the United States, Japan has a substantial trade
interest in this case.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations Japan and New Zealand notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Norway, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The Permanent Mission of the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had accepted the requests of Japan and New Zealand to join consultations. ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE DÉFINITIVES À L'IMPORTATION DE CERTAINS PRODUITS EN ACIER Acceptation par les États-Unis des demandes de participation aux consultations Le Japon et la Nouvelle-Zélande ont fait savoir à l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'ils désiraient participer aux consultations demandées par la Norvège, conformément à l'article 4:11 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends. La Mission permanente des États-Unis a informé l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'elle avait accepté les demandes de participation aux consultations présentées par le Japon et la
Date: 3 May 2002
Document codes: WT/DS254/4
Complainant: Norway
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Cuba, EU, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 4.2  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 4  SafeguardsArt. X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 5.1, 7.1, 9  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations
Japan and New Zealand notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire to be joined in
the consultations requested by Norway, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Permanent Mission of the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had
accepted the requests of Japan and New Zealand to join consultations.

ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE DÉFINITIVES À
L'IMPORTATION DE CERTAINS PRODUITS EN ACIER
participation aux consultations
Nouvelle-Zélande.

ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDAS DE SALVAGUARDIA DEFINITIVAS SOBRE
LAS IMPORTACIONES DE DETERMINADOS PRODUCTOS DE ACERO
El Japón y Nueva Zelandia notificaron al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias su deseo de que
del ESD.
La Misión Permanente de los Estados Unidos ha informado al Órgano de Solución de
consultas.
PERU – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN IMPORTED PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 14 May 2002
Document codes: WT/DS255/2; WT/DS255/1
Complainant: Chile
Respondent: Peru
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III  GATT 1994

PERU – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN IMPORTED PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 8 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Permanent Mission of Peru, the Permanent Mission of Chile and to the Chairman
of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
I am writing concerning the request for consultations by Chile on , circulated on 29 April 2002 (). Pursuant to Article 4.11 of
the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes , my authorities
have instructed me to notify the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desire of
the United States to be joined in these consultations. The United States has a substantial trade interest
in these consultations because a significant percentage of the imports affected by the law at issue are
from the United States. The measure reportedly affects approximately 66 million dollars of imports.
Of this total, approximately 13 per cent is from the United States, the third highest amount.
PERU – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN IMPORTED PRODUCTS
Document: Communication from Chile
Date: 30 July 2002
Document codes: WT/DS255/4; WT/DS255/3
Complainant: Chile
Respondent: Peru
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III  GATT 1994

PERU – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN IMPORTED PRODUCTS
Communication from Chile
The following communication, dated 26 July 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Chile to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 6.2 of the DSU.
On the instructions of my Government, I am writing to ask that Chile's request for the
establishment of a Panel in the dispute
() be withdrawn from the agenda of the next meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body to
be held on 29 July 2002. The reason is that a legal reform will soon come into force into Peru that
would render the measure questioned by Chile without effect and so, ultimately, end the dispute.
My Government wishes to reserve its right to submit a second request at a future meeting of
the Dispute Settlement Body.
PERU – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN IMPORTED PRODUCTS
Document: Communication from Chile
Date: 2 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS255/5
Complainant: Chile
Respondent: Peru
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III  GATT 1994

PERU – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN IMPORTED PRODUCTS
Communication from Chile
The following communication, dated 25 September 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
Chile to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body is circulated at the request of Chile.
I am pleased to inform you that the measure disputed by Chile in the above-mentioned case,
i.e. Law 27.614, was amended on 27 July 2002. Indeed, Law 27.800, published on that date in the
Official Journal "El Peruano", repeals Article 2 of Law 27.614, which established that the exemption
from the General Sales Tax of certain products only applied to sales within the country and not to
imports. As a result of this amendment, both imports and sales within the country of these products
are now exempt from the General Sales Tax, as established in Article 5 of the single codified text of
the Law on General Sales Tax and Selective Consumption Tax (Supreme Decree No. 055-99-EF).
As the disputed measure has now disappeare d, the Government of Chile would like to
formally withdraw this matter from further attention under the provisions of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding.
Chile would like to take this opportunity to than k the authorities of Peru for acting in such a
way as to bring about a rapid settlement of this dispute, thereby enabling Chilean exporting firms to
compete in the Peruvian market on an equal footing.
TURKEY – IMPORT BAN ON PET FOOD FROM HUNGARY
Document: Request for Consultations by Hungary
Date: 7 May 2002
Document codes: WT/DS256/1; G/L/538; G/SPS/GEN/316; G/AG/GEN/51
Complainant: Hungary
Respondent: Turkey
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 14  AgricultureArt. XI  GATT 1994Art. 2, 5, 6, 7, Annex B  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

TURKEY – IMPORT BAN ON PET FOOD FROM HUNGARY
Request for Consultations by Hungary
The following communication, dated 3 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Hungary to
the Permanent Mission of Turkey 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 reques t consultations with the Government of Turkey
pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), Article XXIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994),
Article 11 of the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
(SPS Agreement) and Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture, with respect to restrictions
imposed by Turkey on imports of pet food from Hungary.
From the beginning of 2001, Turkey has applied a ban on import of pet food from any
European countries with the declared intention to be protected against the spread of BSE (Bovine
Spongiform Encephalopety). Since Hungary is a BSE-free country, the danger of alleged cross-
infection does not seem to have any scientific basis, not to mention the fact that the products in
question are used exclusively for the feeding of cats and dogs. It is even less clear that how the
alleged risk of BSE might justify the import ban of products made of animals other than ruminants.
Thus there is a basic question concering the scientific justification of the import ban for Hungarian
products. It has to be empasized furthermore that there was neither official publication of the Turkish
regulation, nor notification of it to the relevant WTO Committee.
Since the Turkish authorities have not solved this issue in the context of our bilateral
relations, the Hungarian authorities were compelled to resort to multilateral procedures and requested
the putting of this topic on the agenda of the tw enty-third regular meeting of the SPS Committee. The
Turkish authorities did not give answers to the specific questions raised by Hungary at that meeting.
In the course of subsequent bilateral contacts it became clear that the Turkish authorities are not ready
to solve the complaint of Hungary.
Turkey's measure appears to be inconsistent with the obligations of Turkey under Article XI
of GATT 1994, Articles 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 6.1, 6.2 and 7 and Annex B of the SPS Agreement, and
Article 14 of the Agreement on Agriculture. Turkey’s measure also appears to nullify or impair the
benefits accruing to Hungary directly or indirectly under the cited agreements.
We look forward to receiving your reply to the present request and to fixing a mutually
convenient date for consultations.
UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Canada Note by the Secretariat
Date: 12 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS257/4; WT/DS257/3
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 10, 11, 32, 1, 2, 12, 14, 19, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION
WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Canada
Note by the Secretariat
This document has been prepared under the Secretariat's own responsibility and without prejudice to
the positions of Members and to their rights and obligations under the WTO
1. At its meeting on 1 October 2002, the DSB established a panel in accordance with Article 6
of the DSU to examine the matter referred to the DSB by Canada ().
2. At that meeting, the parties to the dispute also agreed that the Panel should have standard
terms of reference. The terms of reference are, therefore, the following:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited
by Canada in document , the matter referred by Canada to the DSB in
that 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".
3. On 4 November 2002, Canada requested the Director-General to determine the composition
of the Panel, pursuant to paragraph 7 of Article 8 of the DSU. This paragraph provides:
"If there is no agreement on the panelists within 20 days after the date of the
establishment of a Panel, at the request of either party, the Director-General, in
consultation with the Chairman of the DSB and the Chairman of the relevant Council
or Committee, shall determine the composition of the panel by appointing the
panelists whom the Director-General considers most appropriate in accordance with
any relevant special or additional rules or procedures of the covered agreement or
covered agreements which are at issue in the dispute, after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of the DSB shall inform the Members of the
composition of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the
Chairman receives such a request".
4. On 8 November 2002, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:
Chairman: Mr. Elbio O. Rosselli
Members: Mr. Wieslaw Karsz
Mr. Remo Moretta
5. The European Communities, India and Japan reserved their third-party rights.
UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 16 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS257/5
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 10, 11, 32, 1, 2, 12, 14, 19, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION
WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
The following communication, dated 8 May 2003, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 12.9 of the DSU.
Article 12.8 of the DSU stipulates that the period in which a panel shall conduct its
examination, from the date that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed
upon until the date that the final report is issued to the parties, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six
months.
Article 12.9 of the DSU states that when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report within
six months, it shall inform the DSB in writing of the reasons for the delay, together with an estimate
of the period within which it will issue its report.
The Panel on (DS257) was established by the DSB at its meeting on
1 October 2002. The Panel was composed on 8 November 2002.
It will not, however, be possible for the Panel to complete its work in six months since the
parties were given the maximum amount of time for preparing submissions and oral statements.
The Panel expects to complete its work by July 2003.