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CANADA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING PERIODICALS
Document: Status Report by Canada Addendum
Date: 9 September 1998
Document codes: WT/DS31/9/Add.4; WT/DS31/R; WT/DS31/AB/R
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. III, XI  GATT 1994

CANADA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING PERIODICALS
Status Report by Canada
Addendum
The following communication, dated 8 September 1998, from the Permanent Mission of
Canada to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the
DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
in the Dispute Regarding
Panel Report () and Appellate Body Report ()
In keeping with the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes ("DSU"), Canada is obliged to inform th e Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") of the status of
implementation of the recommendations and rulin gs in the dispute regarding "Canada-Certain
Measures Concerning Periodicals". This matter will again be on the agenda of the DSB on
22 September 1998 and, as provided for in Article 21.6 of the DSU, Canada presents its fifth report.
The Government of Canada has announced that it will, in conformity with the DSB rulings
and recommendations in this matter:
- repeal, by way of Executive Order, the existing custom tariff (Tariff code 9958) prohibiting
the importation of Canadian editions of foreign magazines ("split-run" magazines) and
foreign magazines with more than 5% of their advertisements directed at the Canadian
market;
- eliminate Part V.1 of the Excise Tax Act which imposes an 80% excise tax on the value of all
advertisements directed at the Canadian market contained in split-run editions of magazines
distributed in Canada. Amendments to the Excise Tax Act must receive Parliamentary
approval through the legislative process for bills. The Government will table a bill this
autumn though a Ways and Means motion;
- restructure the administration of the postal subsidy program by making payments directly to
magazine publishers' accounts at Canada Post for each eligible magazine mailed. Publishers
will be billed by Canada Post for the full cost of mailing minus the subsidy they receive; and
- harmonize the commercial postal rates for domestic and foreign publications by reducing the
foreign rate (43 cents) to the Canadian rate (38 cents).
These changes will be implemented effective 30 October, 1998.
CANADA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING PERIODICALS
Document: Status Report By Canada Addendum
Date: 9 October 1998
Document codes: WT/DS31/9/Add.5; WT/DS31/R; WT/DS31/AB/R
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. III, XI  GATT 1994

CANADA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING PERIODICALS
Status Report By Canada
Addendum
The following communication, dated 8 October 1998, from the Permanent Mission of Canada
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings in the
 Dispute Regarding
Panel Report () and Appellate Body Report ()
In keeping with the Understanding oh Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes ("DSU"), Canada is obliged to inform th e Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") of the status of
implementation of the recommendations and rulings in the dispute regarding "Canada - Certain
Measures Concerning Periodicals". This matter will again be on the agenda of the DSB on
21 October 1998 and, as provided for in Article 21.6 of the DSU, Canada presents its sixth and final
report.
As indicated in our fifth status report presented at the DSB meeting on 22 September 1998,
the Government of Canada has announced that it will, in accordance with the DSB rulings and
recommendations in this matter, implement the required changes effective 30 October, 1998.
The required parliamentary proceedings to enact the changes respecting the Customs Tariff
and Part V.1 of the Excise Tax Act have been initiated and are scheduled to be completed before
30 October, 1998. Canada Post will harmonize the commercial postal rates for domestic and foreign
publications by reducing the foreign rate (approximately 43 cents) to the Canadian rate
(approximately 38 cents) as of 30 October. The Department of Canadian Heritage, in cooperation
with Canada Post, has restructured the administration of the postal subsidy program and, as of 30
October, will make payments directly to magazine publishers' accounts at Canada Post for each
eligible magazine mailed. Publishers will be billed by Canada Post for the full cost of mailing minus
the subsidy they receive.
CANADA - CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING PERIODICALS
Document: Original: English CANADA - CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING PERIODICALS Corrigendum
Date: 17 March 1997
Document codes: WT/DS31/R/Corr.11
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. III, XI  GATT 1994

CANADA - CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING PERIODICALS
Corrigendum
The following revisions should be made to the English version of the panel report on

1. In footnote 62, on page 26, the date of the unadopted panel report on United States - Taxes
on Automobiles should be 11 October 1994, and the paragraph cited in that report should be 5.59,
not 5.55.
2. In paragraph 3.109, on page 38, the reference to paragraph 5.19 of the Japan - Alcoholic
Beverages panel report should be changed to paragraph 6.19.
3. The word "use" should be added in the penultimate line in paragraph 3.118, on page 41; the
line should read, "the two are directly competitive and substitutable, since carrying advertising is a
principal use to which..."
4. In paragraph 3.140, on page 47, a new sentence would begin in the sixth line following the
words "full national treatment," after which a full stop should be added. The new sentence would
read "The GATT restricts the types of measures a Member may impose simply to counteract another
Members' comparative trade advantages (i.e. to protect domestic producers from legitimate import
competition)".
1English only.
CANADA - CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING PERIODICALS
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 31 July 1997
Document codes: WT/DS31/7; WT/DS31/AB/R; WT/DS31/R; WT/DS31/R/Corr.11
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. III, XI  GATT 1994

CANADA - CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING PERIODICALS
Appellate Body Report and Panel Report
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 30 July 1997, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body report
on "" () and the panel report on
"" ( and ) as modified
by the Appellate Body report. The panel report should be read in conjunction with the Appellate Body
report.
CANADA - CERTAINES MESURES CONCERNANT LES PERIODIQUES
Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial
A sa réunion du 30 juillet 1997, l'Organe de règlement des différends a adopté le rapport de
l'Organe d'appel intitulé "Canada - Certaines mesures concernant les périodiques" ()
spécial est à rapprocher de celui de l'Organe d'appel.
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
En su reunión de 30 de julio de 1997, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el Informe
de Apelación.
1English only/anglais seulement/inglés solamente.
UNITED STATES - MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' WOOL COATS
Document: Original: English UNITED STATES - MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' WOOL COATS Communication from India
Date: 30 April 1996
Document codes: WT/DS32/2
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, Costa Rica, EU, Norway, Pakistan, Turkey
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 6, 8  Textiles and Clothing

UNITED STATES - MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF
WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' WOOL COATS
Communication from India
The following communication from the Permanent Mission of India, dated 25 April 1996, is
circulated in accordance with the DSU.
This is with regard to the communication sent by me through my letter
No. GEN/PMI/WTO/204/13/96/2 dated 14 March 1996 requesting for the establishment of a panel
to examine the matter arising out of the measure taken by the United States on imports of Category 435
(Women's and Girls' Wool Coats) from India. You would kindly recall that on the basis of this request,
the Dispute Settlement Body, in its meeting held on 17 April 1996, decided to establish a panel. The
Secretariat is in the process of arriving at the composition of the panel in consultation with India and
the United States.
In the meanwhile, I have received a fax message on 23 April 1996 from the Chief Textile
Negotiator of the United States, who is currently in Geneva, informing me that the United States has
removed the restraint on Category 435 through a notification in the Federal Register on 23 April 1996
and that this notification comes into effect from 24 April 1996. We find that this is in keeping with
the statement by the United States Ambassador in the DSB meeting held on 27 March 1996.
In the light of the above, the Government of India has decided to request termination of further
action in pursuance of the decision taken by the DSB on 17 April 1996 to establish a panel to examine
matters arising out of the United States' action with regard to Category 435.
I would however like to add that India is making this request without prejudice to its stand
that the restraint introduced by the United States on imports of Category 435 from India effective from
18 April 1995 is inconsistent with the ATC. Further, this request is also without prejudice to India's
stand on various factual and legal issues outlined by India in its request for establishment of a panel
(document No. WT/DS32/1 dated 15 March 1996).
UNITED STATES - RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING THE IMPORTS OF WOVEN WOOL SHIRTS AND BLOUSES
Document: Constitution of a Panel Established at the Request of India Note by the Secretariat
Date: 27 June 1996
Document codes: WT/DS33/2
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, EU, Norway, Pakistan, Turkey
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 6, 8  Textiles and Clothing

UNITED STATES - RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING THE IMPORTS
OF WOVEN WOOL SHIRTS AND BLOUSES
Constitution of a Panel Established at the Request of India
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 17 April 1996, the DSB established a panel pursuant to the request of India
(WT/DS/33/1), in accordance with Article 6 of the DSU (WT/DSB/M/14).
2. At that DSB meeting, parties agreed that the Panel should have standard terms of reference.
The terms of reference of the Panel are the following:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited by India
in document WT/DS/33/1, the matter referred to the DSB by India 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 24 June 1996, the Panel was constituted with the following composition:
Chairman: Mr. Jacques Bourgeois
Panelists: Mr. Robert Arnott
Mr. Wilhelm Meier
4. At the meeting of the DSU on 17 April 1996, Canada, the European Communities, Norway,
Pakistan and Turkey reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as a third-party.
5. The Panel is assisted by Ms. Gabrielle Marceau as Legal Officer and Mr. Richard Hughes
as Secretary.
UNITED STATES - MEASURE AFFECTING IMPORTS OF WOVEN WOOL SHIRTS AND BLOUSES FROM INDIA
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 25 April 1997
Document codes: WT/DS33/4
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, EU, Norway, Pakistan, Turkey
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 6, 8  Textiles and Clothing

UNITED STATES - MEASURE AFFECTING IMPORTS OF
WOVEN WOOL SHIRTS AND BLOUSES FROM INDIA
Communication from the Appellate Body
The following communication, dated 24 April 1997, from the Chairman of the Appellate Body
addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance withArticle 17.5
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
It is my honour to transmit to you the Report of the Appellate Body in , AB-1997-1. It will be circulated on
Friday, 25 April 1997 to Members of the in accordance with paragraph 5
of Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
The three Members of the Appellate Body who served on this appeal were Mr. Christopher Beeby,
Presiding Member; Mr. James Bacchus and Mr. Mitsuo Matsushita, Members.
UNITED STATES - MEASURE AFFECTING IMPORTS OF WOVEN WOOL SHIRTS AND BLOUSES FROM INDIA
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 27 May 1997
Document codes: WT/DS33/5; WT/DS33/AB/R; WT/DS33/R
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, EU, Norway, Pakistan, Turkey
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 6, 8  Textiles and Clothing

UNITED STATES - MEASURE AFFECTING IMPORTS OF
WOVEN WOOL SHIRTS AND BLOUSES FROM INDIA
Appellate Body Report and Panel Report
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 23 May 1997, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body report
on ""
() and the panel report on "" () as upheld by the Appellate Body report. The panel report
should be read in conjunction with the Appellate Body report.
ETATS-UNIS - MESURE AFFECTANT LES IMPORTATIONS
DE CHEMISES, CHEMISIERS ET BLOUSES, DE LAINE,
TISSES EN PROVENANCE D'INDE
Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial
A sa réunion du 23 mai 1997, l'Organe de règlement des différends a adopté le rapport de
l'Organe d'appel intitulé "Etats-Unis - Mesure affectant les importations de chemises, chemisiers et
blouses,de laine, tissésen provenanced'Inde" () etle rapportduGroupespécial intitulé
"Etats-Unis - Mesure affectant les importations de chemises, chemisiers et blouses, de laine, tissés
Groupe spécial est à rapprocher de celui de l'Organe d'appel.
DE CAMISAS Y BLUSAS DE TEJIDOS DE LANA
PROCEDENTES DE LA INDIA
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
En su reunión de 23 de mayo de 1997, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el informe
Especial titulado "Estados Unidos - Medida que afecta a las importaciones de camisas y blusas de tejidos
UNITED STATES - MEASURE AFFECTING IMPORTS OF WOVEN WOOL SHIRTS AND BLOUSES FROM INDIA
Document: Corrigendum In the first line of the first full paragraph on page 20 of the Appellate Body Report in United States - Measure Affecting Imports of Woven Wool Shirts and Blouses from India, WT/DS33/AB/R,
Date: 27 May 1997
Document codes: WT/DS33/AB/R/Corr.1; WT/DS33/AB/R
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, EU, Norway, Pakistan, Turkey
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 6, 8  Textiles and Clothing

UNITED STATES - MEASURE AFFECTING IMPORTS OF
WOVEN WOOL SHIRTS AND BLOUSES FROM INDIA
Corrigendum
In the first line of the first full paragraph on page 20 of the Appellate Body Report in , ,
25 April 1997, which was adopted by the Dispute Settlement Body on 23 May 1997, the reference
to "paragraph 7.20 of the Panel Report" should read "paragraph 6.6 of the Panel Report".
ETATS-UNIS - MESURE AFFECTANT LES IMPORTATIONS
DE CHEMISES, CHEMISIERS ET BLOUSES, DE LAINE,
TISSES EN PROVENANCE D'INDE
Corrigendum
"Etats-Unis - Mesure affectant les importations de chemises, chemisiers et blouses, de laine, tissés
rapport du Groupe spécial).
DE CAMISAS Y BLUSAS DE TEJIDOS DE LANA
PROCEDENTES DE LA INDIA
Corrigendum
Apelación titulado "Estados Unidos - Medida que afecta a las importaciones de camisas y blusas de
tejidos de lana procedentes de la India" (, 25 de abril de 1997), que fue adoptado
por el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias el 23 de mayo de 1997, se debe hacer referencia al "párrafo
6.6 de su Informe" y no al "párrafo 7.20".
TURKEY - RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Request for Consultations by India
Date: 25 March 1996
Document codes: WT/DS34/1; G/L/69
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY - RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE
AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Request for Consultations by India
The following communication, dated 21 March 1996, from the Permanent Mission of India
to the Permanent Mission of Turkey and to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance
with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
My authorities have instructed me to request consultations with the Government of Turkey
under Article XXIII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994) and pursuant
to Article4 of the Understandingon Rules and Procedures Governingthe Settlement of Disputes(DSU),
regarding the unilateral imposition of quantitative restrictions by Turkey on imports of a broad range
of textile and clothing products from India as from 1 January 1996.
India considers that these restrictions are inconsistent with Turkey's obligations under Articles XI
and XIII of GATT 1994and are not justifiedunder ArticleXXIV of GATT 1994,which doesnotprovide
for the imposition of discriminatory quantitative restrictions. India also considers that the restrictions
are inconsistent with Turkey's obligations under Article 2 of the Agreement
on Textiles and Clothing. The restrictions imposed by Turkey nullify and impair the benefits accruing
to India under the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing, GATT 1994, and the WTO Agreement.
I am addressing a copy of this request to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body for
notification in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
I look forward to receiving the reaction of your authorities to this request so that we can arrange
a mutually convenient date and place for the consultations.
TURKEY - RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English TURKEY - RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS Request for the Establishment of a Panel by India
Date: 2 February 1998
Document codes: WT/DS34/2; WT/DS34/1
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY - RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE
AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Request for the Establishment of a Panel by India
The following communication, dated 2 February 1998, from the Permanent Mission of India
to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 6.2 of the DSU.
Turkey pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU) and Article XXIII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT 1994)
regarding the unilateral imposition of quantitative restrictions by Turkey on imports of a broad range
of textiles and clothing products from India as from 1 January 1996.
2. India considers that the restrictions imposed by Turkey are inconsistent with Turkey’ s obligations
under Articles XI and XIII of the GATT 1994 and are not justified by Article XXIV of the GATT
1994, which does not authorize the imposition of discriminatory quantitative restrictions. India also
considers that the restrictions are inconsistent with Turkey’ s obligations under Article 2 of the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC). India further considers that the
restrictions nullify or impair the benefits accruing directly or indirectly to India under the GATT 1994
and the ATC.
3. India had scheduled consultations with Turkey on this matter on 18 April 1996. However,
Turkey did not enter into these consultations and consequently these consultations did not result in
a resolution of the dispute. The DSB was informed of the situation on 24 April 1996 (WT/DSB/M/15).
Accordingly, India requests the Dispute Settlement Body to establish a panel to examine the matter
in the light of the GATT 1994 and the ATC.
4. India requests that this matter be placed on the agenda for the meeting of the Dispute Settlement
Body scheduled to be held on 13 February 1998.
TURKEY - RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILES AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of India Note by the Secretariat
Date: 15 June 1998
Document codes: WT/DS34/3; WT/DS34/2; WT/DS34/2
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY - RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILES
AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of India
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 13 March 1998, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
pursuant to the request of India (), in accordance with Article 6.1 of the DSU
(WT/DSB/M/43).
2. At that meeting, parties agreed that the Panel should have standard terms of reference. The
terms of reference of the Panel are therefore the following:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited by India
in document , the matter referred to the DSB by India 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 11 June 1998, the Panel was constituted with the following composition:
Chairman: Ambassador Wade Armstrong
Members: Dr. Luzius Wasescha
Professor Robert E. Hudec
4. Hong Kong, China; Japan; the Philippines; Thailand and the United States have reserved
third-party rights to participate in the Panel proceedings.
TURKEY - RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILES AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Appointment of a Replacement Panelist Note by the Secretariat Following the resignation on 30 June 1998 of Professor Robert E. Hudec from the panel originally constituted to consider this matte r, the Parties agreed upon a replacement panelist. Accordingly, as from 21 July 1998, the composition of the panel is as follows: Chairman: Ambassador Wade Armstrong Members: Dr. Luzius Wasescha Mr. Johannes Hendrik Human TURQUIE – RESTRICTIONS À L'IMPORTATION DE PRODUITS TEXTILES ET DE VÊTEMENTS Désignation du remplaçant d'un membre du Groupe spécial Note du Secrétariat Le Professeur Robert E. Hudec ayant fait savoir, le 30 juin 1998, qu'il renonçait à siéger au Groupe spécial initialement constitué pour examiner cette affaire, les Parties se sont mises d'accord sur la désignation de son remplaçant.  En conséquence, à compter du 21 juillet 1998, la composition
Date: 23 July 1998
Document codes: WT/DS34/4
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY - RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILES
AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Appointment of a Replacement Panelist
Note by the Secretariat
Following the resignation on 30 June 1998 of Professor Robert E. Hudec from the panel
originally constituted to consider this matte r, the Parties agreed upon a replacement panelist.
Accordingly, as from 21 July 1998, the composition of the panel is as follows:
Chairman: Ambassador Wade Armstrong
Members: Dr. Luzius Wasescha
Mr. Johannes Hendrik Human
TURQUIE – RESTRICTIONS À L'IMPORTATION DE
PRODUITS TEXTILES ET DE VÊTEMENTS
Note du Secrétariat
Le Professeur Robert E. Hudec ayant fait savoir, le 30 juin 1998, qu'il renonçait à siéger au
Président: M. l'Ambassadeur Wade Armstrong
Membres: M. Luzius Wasescha
M. Johannes Hendrik Human
TURQUÍA – RESTRICCIONES APLICADAS A LAS IMPORTACIONES
DE PRODUCTOS TEXTILES Y PRENDAS DE VESTIR
Nota de la Secretaría
Presidente: Embajador Wade Armstrong
Miembros: Dr. Luzius Wasescha
Sr. Johannes Hendrik Human
TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 21 January 1999
Document codes: WT/DS34/5
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND
CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
The following communication, dated 20 January 1999, addressed to the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the DSU.
Article 12.8 of the DSU stipulated that the period in which the panel shall conduct its
examination, from the date that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been decided
until the date 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 the panel considers that it cannot issue its report
within six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settlement Body (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 "" was
established at the request of India by the DSB on 13 March 1998. Parties agreed on the composition
of the Panel on 21 July 1998. On 14 August 1998, Turkey requested preliminary rulings by the Panel
on a number of issues. After receiving comments from the parties on these issues, the Panel met with
Turkey and India on 19 September 1998 on this matter, and issued its ruling on 25 September 1998.
This additional work, as well as the complexity of the issues involved, delayed the Panel's timetable.
As a result, the Panel will not be able to issue its report within six months.
The Panel expects to complete its work by the end of March 1999.
TURKEY - RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Notification of an Appeal by Turkey under paragraph 4 of Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU)
Date: 26 July 1999
Document codes: WT/DS34/6
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY - RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Notification of an Appeal by Turkey under
paragraph 4 of Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU)
The following notification, dated 26 July 1999, sent by Turkey to the Dispute Settlement
Body (DSB), is circulated to Members. This noti fication also constitutes the Notice of Appeal, filed
on the same day with the Appellate Body, pursuant to the Working Procedures for Appellate Review.
Pursuant to Article 16.4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes and Rule 20 of the Working Procedures for Appellate Review, the
Government of Turkey hereby notifies its decision to appeal to the Appellate Body certain issues of
law covered in the Report of the Panel on () and certain legal interpretations developed by the Panel.
The Government of Turkey submits that the Panel erred on law in its interpretation of
Article XXIV of GATT 1994 which it applied to the Turkey - EC Customs Union.
The Government of Turkey requests that the Appellate Body reverse the findings and
conclusions of the Panel.
TURKEY - RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 23 September 1999
Document codes: WT/DS34/7
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY - RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Communication from the Appellate Body
The following communication, dated 23 September 1999, from the Chairman of the
Appellate Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes.
I am writing to you pursuant to Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, which stipulates that, as a general rule, the Appellate Body will
circulate its report no later than 60 days after the appellant has formally notified the Dispute
Settlement Body of its decision to appeal. Article 17.5 states, furthermore, that when the Appellate
Body considers that it cannot provide its report within 60 days, it shall inform the DSB in writing of
the reasons for the delay together with an estimate of the period within which it will submit its report.
Turkey notified the Dispute Settlement Body of its decision to appeal certain issues of law
covered in the Panel Report and legal interpretations developed by the Panel in this case on
26 July 1999 with the result that the 60-day period will expire on Friday, 24 September 1999. Due to
the time required for completion and translation of the Report, the Appellate Body will not be able to
circulate its Report by 24 September 1999. We estimate that the Appellate Body Report in this appeal
will be circulated to WTO Members by Friday, 22 October 1999.
TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 21 October 1999
Document codes: WT/DS34/8; WT/DS34/AB/R.
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Communication from the Appellate Body
The following communication, dated 21 October 1999, from Mr. Said El-Naggar, Chairman of
the Appellate Body, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes.
It is my honour to transmit to you the Report of the Appellate Body in , It will be circulated on
22 October 1999 to Members of the , in accordance with paragraph 5 of
Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes. The
three Members of the Appellate Body who served on this appeal were Mr. Christopher Beeby, as
Presiding Member; Mr. James Bacchus and Mr. Said El-Naggar, as Members.
TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Communication from Turkey
Date: 17 December 1999
Document codes: WT/DS34/9; WT/DS34/AB/R; WT/DS34/R
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Communication from Turkey
The following communication, dated 15 December 1999, from the Permanent Mission of
Turkey to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of Turkey.
Further to our statement submitted during the Dispute Settlement Body meeting of
19 November 1999, on the adoption of the report of the Appellate Body () and
Report of the Panel () regarding "", we hereby inform the Dispute Settlement Body that pursuant to Article 21.3 of
the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), it is
Turkey's intention to meet its obligations under the WTO with respect to this subject matter.
We would like to also state that Turkey will require a reasonable period of time to do so in
view of the complexity of the matter and also because the process for implementation will require
decisions to be taken jointly with the Europ ean Communities in accordance with Turkey's legal
obligations and commitments within the framework of the customs union with the European
Communities, which entered into force on 1 January 1996.
TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Turkey
Date: 14 July 2000
Document codes: WT/DS34/12
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND
CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Status Report by Turkey
The following communication, dated 14 July 2000, from the Permanent Mission of Turkey to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report of Turkey
on the Implementation of the Recommendations
and Rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB)
in the Dispute concerning

In compliance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Turkey submits to the DSB its first status report as
follows:
1. The Turkish authorities have held preliminary discussions in New Delhi with the Indian
authorities towards a mutually satisfactory solution to this highly intricate and controversial dispute.
Within the framework of these discussions, both sides put forward constructive ideas which a
possible settlement of the dispute might be based on. For further discussions to this end, Turkey has
already informed India of its readiness to meet the Indian counterparts to take up the substance of the
ideas suggested during preliminary discussions. We are optimistic that a successful outcome will
emerge from the meeting when the representatives of India and Turkey convene.
2. As we have previously stated at various DSB meetings, due to Turkey's legal obligations and
commitments within the framework of the Customs Union with the European Communities (EC) the
process for implementation would be a difficult one and would require decisions to be taken together
with the EC as well as with India. Taking th is into consideration, the Government of Turkey,
additionally, has held consultations with the EC regarding some related issues including the
alternative solutions to the application of quantitative limits as recommended by the Panel and the
Appellate Body in their respective reports, WT/DS34/R and WT/DS34/AB/R.
TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Turkey Addendum
Date: 15 September 2000
Document codes: WT/DS34/12/Add.1
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND
CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Status Report by Turkey
Addendum
The following communication, dated 14 September 2000, from the Permanent Mission of
Turkey to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the
DSU.
Status Report of Turkey
on the Implementation of the Recommendations
and Rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB)
in the Dispute concerning

In compliance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Turkey wishes to inform the DSB that in the course
of the period since our last statement, the issue has been under consideration of relevant Turkish
authorities. Meanwhile, Turkish officials continue to hold consultations with the European
Commission officials on this subject to find a solution which would not prejudice the rights and
obligations of the parties to the customs union between Turkey and the EU.
On the other hand, referring to its previous report to the DSB (), Turkey
reconfirms its readiness to meet the Indian counterparts to reach a successful outcome for a mutually
acceptable resolution of this matter.
TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Turkey Addendum
Date: 13 October 2000
Document codes: WT/DS34/12/Add.2
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND
CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Status Report by Turkey
Addendum
The following communication, dated 12 October 2000, from the Permanent Mission of
Turkey to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the
DSU.
Status Report of Turkey
on the Implementation of the Recommendations
and Rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB)
in the Dispute concerning

In compliance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Turkey wishes to inform the DSB that since our
last statement, Turkish authorities have continued to work on the issue and put the emphasis on
internal consultations with regard to various aspects of the dispute.
TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Turkey Addendum
Date: 7 November 2000
Document codes: WT/DS34/12/Add.3
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND
CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Status Report by Turkey
Addendum
The following communication, dated 6 November 2000, from the Permanent Mission of
Turkey to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the
DSU.
Status Report of Turkey
on the Implementation of the Recommendations
and Rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB)
in the Dispute concerning

In compliance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Turkey wishes to inform the DSB that since our
last statement, Turkish authorities have continued to work on the issue.
TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Turkey Addendum
Date: 1 December 2000
Document codes: WT/DS34/12/Add.4
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND
CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Status Report by Turkey
Addendum
The following communication, dated 30 November 2000, from the Permanent Mission of
Turkey to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the
DSU.
Status Report of Turkey
on the Implementation of the Recommendations
and Rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB)
in the Dispute concerning

In compliance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Turkey wishes to inform the DSB that since our
last statement Turkish authorities have intensified their work on the different aspects at issue with the
intention of finding the most appropriate solution.
TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Turkey Addendum
Date: 22 January 2001
Document codes: WT/DS34/12/Add.5
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND
CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Status Report by Turkey
Addendum
The following communication, dated 19 January 2001, from the Permanent Mission of
Turkey to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the
DSU.
Status Report of Turkey
on the Implementation of the Recommendations
and Rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB)
in the Dispute concerning

In compliance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Turkey wishes to inform the DSB that the Turkish
authorities have arrived at a highly advanced stag e in their work which they have been carrying out
with the intention of finding the most appropriate solution to the above-mentioned dispute.
TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Turkey Addendum
Date: 1 March 2001
Document codes: WT/DS34/12/Add.6
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND
CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Status Report by Turkey
Addendum
The following communication, dated 1 March 2001, from the Permanent Mission of Turkey
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report of Turkey
on the Implementation of the Recommendations
and Rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB)
in the Dispute concerning

In compliance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Turkey wishes to inform the DSB that during the
period under review the relevant Turkish authorities have had important contacts. It is hoped that the
said contacts have paved the way for addressing the issue in an appropriate manner.
TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Turkey Addendum
Date: 3 May 2001
Document codes: WT/DS34/12/Add.7
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND
CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Status Report by Turkey
Addendum
The following communication, dated 3 May 2001, from the Permanent Mission of Turkey to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report of Turkey
on the Implementation of the Recommendations
and Rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB)
in the Dispute concerning

In compliance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Turkish and Indian relevant authorities have continued their
contacts during the period under review. They have exchanged concrete ideas with a view to finding
mutually agreeable solutions. We hope that this cooperation will yield positive results.
TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Turkey Addendum
Date: 8 June 2001
Document codes: WT/DS34/12/Add.8
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND
CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Status Report by Turkey
Addendum
The following communication, dated 7 June 2001, from the Permanent Mission of Turkey to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report of Turkey
on the Implementation of the Recommendations
and Rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB)
in the Dispute concerning

Since the DSB meeting of 16 May 2001, at which both sides gave information on latest
developments, contacts between the capitals have continued. Efforts are being deployed in order to
work out a mutually satisfactory arrangement.
TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body On 19 November 1999, the Dispute Settlement B ody adopted the Appellate Body report on "Turkey – Restrictions on Imports of Textile and Clothing Products" (WT/DS34/AB/R) and the panel report (WT/DS34/R), as modified by the Appellate B ody Report.  The panel report should be read in conjunction with the Appellate Body report. TURQUIE – RESTRICTIONS À L'IMPORTATION DE PRODUITS TEXTILES ET DE VÊTEMENTS Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial Dispositions prises par l'Organe de règlement des différends Le 19 novembre 1999, l'Organe de règlement des différends a adopté le rapport de l'Organe d'appel intitulé "Turquie – Restrictions à l'importation de produits textiles et de vêtements" (WT/DS34/AB/R) et le rapport du Groupe spécial (WT/DS34/R), modifié par le rapport de l'Organe d'appel.  Le rapport du Groupe spécial est à rapprocher de celui de l'Organe d'appel. TURQUÍA – RESTRICCIONES A LAS IMPORTACIONES DE
Date: 25 February 2000
Document codes: WT/DS34/11; WT/DS34/AB/R; WT/DS34/R
Complainant: India
Respondent: Turkey
Third parties: Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2  Textiles and Clothing

TURKEY – RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF TEXTILE AND
CLOTHING PRODUCTS
Appellate Body Report and Panel Report
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
On 19 November 1999, the Dispute Settlement B ody adopted the Appellate Body report on
"" () and the panel
report (), as modified by the Appellate B ody Report. The panel report should be read in
conjunction with the Appellate Body report.
TURQUIE – RESTRICTIONS À L'IMPORTATION DE PRODUITS
TEXTILES ET DE VÊTEMENTS
Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial
d'appel intitulé "Turquie – Restrictions à l'importation de produits textiles et de vêtements"
d'appel. Le rapport du Groupe spécial est à rapprocher de celui de l'Organe d'appel.
TURQUÍA – RESTRICCIONES A LAS IMPORTACIONES DE
PRODUCTOS TEXTILES Y DE VESTIDO
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
textiles y de vestido" (), así co mo el informe del Grupo Especial (),
HUNGARY - EXPORT SUBSIDIES IN RESPECT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request for Consultations by Argentina, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Thailand and the United States
Date: 2 April 1996
Document codes: WT/DS35/1; G/L/70; G/AG/W/23
Complainant: Argentina, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Thailand, U.S.
Respondent: Hungary
Third parties: Canada, Japan, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.3, Part V  Agriculture

HUNGARY - EXPORT SUBSIDIES IN RESPECT OF
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Request for Consultations by Argentina, Australia, Canada,
New Zealand, Thailand and the United States
The following communication, dated 27 March 1996, from the Permanent Missions of Argentina,
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Thailand and the United States to the Permanent Mission of Hungary
and to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
The Permanent Missions in Geneva of Argentina, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Thailand
and the United States wish to convey to you, on behalf of their respective governments, a request for
consultations with the Government of Hungary pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes and Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture
(to the extent that it relates to Article XXII of the GATT 1994) regarding the export subsidies that
the Government of Hungary provides in respect of agricultural products.
Hungary appears to have provided subsidies in 1995 in respect of agricultural products not
specified in Section II of Part IV of its Schedule annexed to the Marrakesh Protocol to the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 ("Schedule"). Hungary's export subsidies for 1995 also appear
to have been in excess of the budgetary outlay and quantity commitment levels specified in Hungary's
Schedule. On the basis of Hungary's budgeted export subsidies for 1996, both of these problems appear
to be occurring again in 1996. Accordingly, these subsidies appear to be inconsistent with the Agreement
on Agriculture, including Article 3.3 and Part V.
We look forward to receiving your reply to the present request and to fixing a mutually
convenient date for consultations.