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CHINA - MEASURES AFFECTING FINANCIAL INFORMATION SERVICES AND FOREIGN FINANCIAL INFORMATION SUPPLIERS
Document: Acceptance by China of the Request to Join Consultations The European Communities notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the United States, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The delegation of China informed the DSB th at it had accepted the request of the European Communities to join the consultations. CHINE - MESURES AFFECTANT LES SERVICES D'INFORMATIONS FINANCIÈRES ET LES FOURNISSEURS ÉTRANGERS D'INFORMATIONS FINANCIÈRES
Date: 26 March 2008
Document codes: WT/DS373/3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. XVI, XVII, XVIII  Services (GATS)Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of Accession

CHINA - MEASURES AFFECTING FINANCIAL INFORMATION SERVICES AND
FOREIGN FINANCIAL INFORMATION SUPPLIERS

Acceptance by China of the Request to Join Consultations

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

 The delegation of China informed the DSB th at it had accepted the request of the European
Communities to join the consultations.

CHINE - MESURES AFFECTANT LES SERVICES D'INFORMATIONS
D'INFORMATIONS FINANCIÈRES

désir d'être admises à participer aux consultati ons demandées par les États-Unis, conformément à

FINANCIERA Y A LOS PROVEEDORES EXTRANJEROS
DE INFORMACIÓN FINANCIERA

 Las Comunidades Europeas notificaron al Órga no de Solución de Diferencias (OSD) su deseo
del artículo 4 del ESD.

 La delegación de China ha informado al OS D de que ha aceptado la solicitud de asociación a
SOUTH AFRICA – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON UNCOATED WOODFREE PAPER
Document: Communication from Indonesia
Date: 25 November 2008
Document codes: WT/DS374/2; WT/DS374/1.
Complainant: Indonesia
Respondent: South Africa
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 11.3, 11.4  Anti-dumping

SOUTH AFRICA – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
UNCOATED WOODFREE PAPER

Communication from Indonesia

 The following communication, dated 20 November 2008, from the delegation of Indonesia to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of Indonesia.

 The Republic of Indonesia wishes to inform th e Dispute Settlement Body of the withdrawal
of its request for consultations circulated as document number

 In its request for consultations dated 9 May 2008, Indonesia raised concerns regarding the
Republic of South Africa's continued imposition of anti-dumping measures on imports of Uncoated
Woodfree White A4 paper from Indonesia and the c onduct of sunset review proceedings regarding
these anti-dumping measures.

 On 10 June 2008, the Permanent Mission of the Republic of South Africa to the WTO
informed Indonesia that, in response to the concerns raised by Indonesia, the Minister for Trade and
Industry of South Africa promulgated an amendment to the Schedule of the Customs and Excise Act
withdrawing the anti-dumping measures imposed on imports of Uncoated Woodfree White A4 paper
from Indonesia with retrospective effect from 27 November 2003. The amendment was notified
under Notice Nos. R.630 and R.631 published in Gove rnment Gazette No. 31123 of 4 June 2008. In
addition, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa rescinded the sunset
review proceedings regarding these anti-dumping meas ures at a meeting held on 10 June 2008.
Accordingly, the anti-dumping measures have been terminated and importers may obtain refunds of
any anti-dumping duties paid after 27 November 2003.

 As these actions by the Republic of South Afri ca suffice to resolve the concerns raised in
Indonesia's request for consultations, Indonesia he reby withdraws the request for consultations
circulated as document number WT/DS374/1 from further attention under the provisions of the
Dispute Settlement Understanding.

 This withdrawal is without prejudice to Indonesia's rights under the Agreement Establishing
the World Trade Organization.

 Please circulate this communication to the Members of the Dispute Settlement Body.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Thailand
Date: 13 June 2008
Document codes: WT/DS375/2
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Thailand

 The following communication, dated 10 June 2008, from the delegation of Thailand to the
delegation of the European Communities, the delega tion of the United States and to the Chairman of
the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Thailand hereby notifies the consulting parties and the
Dispute Settlement Body of its desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the United States
in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 2 June 2008 ().
 As a leading exporter of one of the informati on technology products affected by the measures
at issue, Thailand has a substantial and systemic interest in the subject of the United States'
consultations request. Hence, Thailand requests to be joined in the consultations requested by the
United States in this matter.
 I look forward to receiving confirmation of r eceipt and acceptance of this request, and advice
regarding the timing and venue for these consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 13 June 2008
Document codes: WT/DS375/3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Japan

 The following communication, dated 11 June 2008, from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of the European Communities, the delega tion of the United States and to the Chairman of
the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to 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 European
Communities (EC) that, in light of the substantial trad e interest of Japan, it desi res to be joined in the
consultations requested by the United States in a communication circulated to WTO Members on
2 June 2008 (, ) titled " European Communities and its Member States - Tariff
Treatment of Certain Information Technology Products".
 With respect to the substantial trade interest of Japan, Japan exports to the EC the products at
issue in the consultations requested by the United St ates, "flat panel displays (including LCD, electro
luminescence, plasma and other technologies)" and "' input or output units' and facsimile machines".
As you are aware, the Government of Japan also requested consultations with the EC regarding the
same information technology products in a co mmunication circulated to the WTO Members on
2 June 2008 (, ).
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Singapore
Date: 16 June 2008
Document codes: WT/DS375/4
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Singapore

 The following communication, dated 11 June 2008, from the delegation of Singapore to the
delegation of the European Communities, the delega tion of the United States and to the Chairman of
the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 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 that, in the light of the substantial trade interest of
Singapore, it desires to be joined in the c onsultations requested by the United States in a
communication circulated to WTO Members on 2 June 2008 () entitled European
Communities and its Members States – Tariff Treatment of Certain Information Technology Products.

 Singapore requests to be joined in the consultati ons given the substantive trade interest it has
in the export and import of information technol ogy products, including those identified in the
communication by the United States ().
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the Philippines
Date: 17 June 2008
Document codes: WT/DS375/5; WT/DS375/1
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the Philippines

 The following communication, dated 11 June 2008, from the delegation of the Philippines to
the delegation of the European Communities, the dele gation of the United States and to the Chairman
of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 With reference to and pursuant to Article 4(11) of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding, I have the honour to request that the Philippines be joined in the Consultations
requested by the United States, w ith respect to the tariff treatment the EC and its member States
accord to set-top boxes with a communication function, flat panel displays, "input or output units",
and facsimile machines.

 The Philippines has a substantial trade interest in the consultations requested by the United
States. We would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Chinese Taipei
Date: 16 June 2008
Document codes: WT/DS375/6
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Chinese Taipei

 The following communication, dated 11 June 20 08, from the delegation of Chinese Taipei to
the delegation of the European Communities, the dele gation of the United States and to the Chairman
of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

With reference to the request by the United States for consultations with the European
Communities("EC") concerning European Communities and its member States — Tariff Treatment of
Certain Information Technology Products (, circulated on 2 June 2008), I hereby wish to
convey the request of the Government of the Sepa rate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen
and Matsu, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), to be joined in these consultations.

The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Pe nghu, Kinmen and Matsu has both substantial
trade and systematic interests in these consultations . As stated in the Un ited States’ request for
consultations, the EC and its member States, in their Schedules of Concessions to the GATT 1994,
committed to provide duty-free treatment for set-top boxes with a communication function, flat panel
displays, "input or outpu t units," and facsimile machines. While the EC and its member States
committed to grant tariff concessions under the Info rmation Technology Agreement ("ITA"), certain
EC measures have resulted in the imposition of duties on these products. As one of the main suppliers
of the products at issue, both globally and to the EC market, trade in these products by the Separate
Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu has thus been seriously affected.

 The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan , Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu looks forward to
receiving confirmation of receipt and acceptance of th is request and would appreciate being informed
of the date and venue of these consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from China
Date: 16 June 2008
Document codes: WT/DS375/7
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from China

 The following communication, dated 12 June 2008, from the delegation of China to the
delegation of the European Communities, the delega tion of the United States and to the Chairman of
the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), the Government of the People's Republic of China hereby notifies the
European Communities ("EC") that it desires to be jo ined in the consultations requested by the United
States pursuant to Articles 4 of the DSU, Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade 1994 ("GATT1994"), with respect to EC's tariff treatment of certain Information Technology
Products, in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 2 June ().

As a significant bilateral trade partner of the EC , China, therefore, ev idently has substantial
interest in these relevant consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Communication from the European Union and the United States concerning Article 21.3(c) of the DSU
Date: 30 November 2010
Document codes: WT/DS375/15
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

Communication from the European Union and the United States

concerning Article 21.3(c) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 26 November 2010, from the delegation of the
European Union and the delegation of the United St ates to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated at the request of these delegations.

 On 21 September 2010, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations
and rulings in the dispute European Communities and its Member States - Tariff Treatment of Certain
Information Technology Products (WT/DS375). In its communication of 13 October 2010
(, , ), the European Union notified the DSB that it intends
to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in this dispute in a manner that respects its
WTO obligations. The European Unio n also stated that it would need a reasonable period of time for
implementation. The European Union subsequently recalled this notification at the meeting of the
DSB held on 25 October 2010.

 Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Proce dures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes ("DSU") provides that, in the absence of an agreement between the parties on a period of
time, the reasonable period of time shall be determ ined "through binding arbitration within 90 days
after the date of adoption of the recommendations and rulings".

 In order to allow sufficient time for the parti es to discuss a mutually agreed period, the United
States and the European Union (i) agree that, in the event an arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the
DSU is requested, it shall be completed no later than 60 days after the date of the appointment of an
arbitrator, unless the arbitrator, following consultatio n with the parties, considers that additional time
is required and (ii) hereby confirm that any award of the arbitrator (including an award not made
within 90 days after the date of adoption of the DSB recommendations and rulings) shall be deemed
to be an award of the arbitrator for the purposes of Article 21.3(c) of the DSU in determining the
reasonable period of time for the European Union to implement the recommendations and rulings of
the DSB.

 We request that you circulate this notification to the Members of the DSB.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 6 January 2011
Document codes: WT/DS375/16
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 20 Dece mber 2010, from the delegation of the United
States and the delegation of the European Union to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated in accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

 The United States of America and the European Union wish to inform you that, pursuant to
Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ,
we have agreed that the reasonable period of time for the European Union to implement the
recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") in the dispute European
Communities and its Member States – Tariff Treatmen t of Certain Information Technology Products
(WT/DS375) shall be nine (9) months and nine (9) days from the date of adoption of the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB. Accordingly, the reasonable period of time expires on
30 June 2011.

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

For the United States

H.E. Mr. Michael W. Punke
Ambassador

For the European Union

Mr. John Clarke
Chargé d'Affaires a.i.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 23 July 2009
Document codes: WT/DS375/10; WT/DS376/10; WT/DS377/8
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 21 July 2 009, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated in accordan ce with Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU).

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

 Article 12.9 of the DSU provides that, when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report
within six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settle ment 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 on (WT/DS375, WT/DS376, WT/DS377) was established by the DSB
on 23 September 2008, and composed on 22 January 2009.

 Due to the complexity of the matter and th e fact that the proceedings involve three
complainants, the Panel will not be able to complete its work within six months from the date of the
Panel's composition. The Panel estimates that it will issue its final report to the parties in
December 2009.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 23 December 2009
Document codes: WT/DS375/11; WT/DS376/11; WT/DS377/9; WT/DS375/10; WT/DS376/10; WT/DS377/8
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 21 Dece mber 2009, addressed to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the Dispute
Settlement Understanding (DSU).

 The Panel, in its communication to the DSB dated 21 July 2009 (,
 and ), indicated that it expected to issue its final report to the parties to
the dispute in December 2009. Due to the number of complicated issues presented in this case,
however, the Panel now expects to issue its final report to the parties by the end of April 2010.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 30 April 2010
Document codes: WT/DS375/12; WT/DS376/12; WT/DS377/10; WT/DS375/11; WT/DS376/11; WT/DS377/9
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 29 April 2010 , addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated in accordan ce with Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU).

 Due to the number of complicat ed issues presented in this case, the Panel will not be able to
complete its work by the date indicated in its last communication to the DSB (,
 and ). The Panel now expect s to issue its final report to the parties by
early July 2010.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Communication from the European Union1
Date: 15 October 2010
Document codes: WT/DS375/14; WT/DS376/14; WT/DS377/12
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

Communication from the European Union1

 The following communication, dated 13 October 2010, from the delegation of the European
Union to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Bo dy (DSB), is circulated at the request of the
European Union.

 At its 21 September 2010, meeting, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted
recommendations and rulings in the dispute (WT/DS375, WT/DS376, WT/DS377). My
authorities have instructed me to advise the DSB of the intentions of the European Union with respect
to implementation of the recommendations and ruli ngs of the DSB, as is our responsibility under
Article 21.3 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Go verning the Settlement of Disputes
("DSU"). The United States, Japan and the Separa te Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen
and Matsu have agreed that the European Union woul d inform the DSB of the EU intentions by letter
rather than at a special meeting of the DSB.

 The European Union intends to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in
this dispute in a manner that respects its WTO oblig ations; we are consulting internally on the options
for doing so. The European Union will need a reas onable period of time in which to do this. My
delegation stands ready to discuss this matter with the United States, Japan and the Separate Customs
Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, in accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

 The EU kindly requests that you circulate this communication to the Members of the DSB.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES - TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 1 October 2010
Document codes: WT/DS375/13; WT/DS376/13; WT/DS377/11; WT/DS375/R; WT/DS376/R; WT/DS377/R
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES - TARIFF TREATMENT
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

Panel Report

Action by the Dispute Settlement Body

 At its meeting on 21 September 2010, the Dis pute Settlement Body adopted the Panel report
on (, and ).

COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES ET LEURS ÉTATS MEMBRES
- TRAITEMENT TARIFAIRE DE CERTAINS PRODUITS

Rapport du Groupe spécial

 À sa réunion du 21 septembre 2010, l'Organe de rè glement des différends a adopté le rapport
du Groupe spécial intitulé Communautés européennes et leurs États membres - Traitement tarifaire de
certains produits des technologies de l'information (, et ).

COMUNIDADES EUROPEAS Y SUS ESTADOS MIEMBROS - TRATO
ARANCELARIO OTORGADO A DETERMINADOS PRODUCTOS

Informe del Grupo Especial

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias

 En su reunión de 21 de septiembre de 2010, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
arancelario otorgado a determinados produc tos de tecnología de la información (,
 y ).
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Thailand
Date: 13 June 2008
Document codes: WT/DS376/2
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Thailand

 The following communication, dated 10 June 2008, from the delegation of Thailand to the
delegation of the European Communities, the delegati on 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), Thailand hereby notifies the consulting parties and the
Dispute Settlement Body of its desire to be join ed in the consultations requested by Japan in a
communication circulated to WTO Members on 2 June 2008 ().
 As a leading exporter of one of the informati on technology products affected by the measures
at issue, Thailand has a substantial and systemic interest in the subject of Japan's consultations
request. Hence, Thailand requests to be joined in the consultations requested by Japan in this matter.
 I look forward to receiving confirmation of r eceipt and acceptance of this request, and advice
regarding the timing and venue for these consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Chinese Taipei
Date: 16 June 2008
Document codes: WT/DS376/3
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Chinese Taipei

 The following communication, dated 11 June 20 08, from the delegation of Chinese Taipei to
the delegation of the European Communities, the de legation 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 the request by Japan for consultations with the European Communities
("EC") concerning European Communities and Its Member Stat es – Tariff Treatment of Certain
Information Technology Products (, circulated on 2 June 2008), I hereby wish to convey
the request of the Government of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and
Matsu, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), to be joined in these consultations.

 The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu has both substantial
trade and systematic interests in these consultations. As stated in Japan's request for consultations, the
EC and its member States, in their Schedul es of Concessions to the GATT 1994, committed to
provide duty-free treatment for LCD monitors, multifunctional printers, and set-top boxes with a
communication function. While the EC and its me mber States committed to grant tariff concessions
under the Information Technology Agreement ("ITA" ), certain EC measures have resulted in the
imposition of duties on these products. As one of the main suppliers of the products at issue, both
globally and to the EC market, trade in these products by the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan,
Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu has thus been seriously affected.

 The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan , Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu looks forward to
receiving confirmation of receipt and acceptance of th is request and would appreciate being informed
of the date and venue of these consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Singapore
Date: 16 June 2008
Document codes: WT/DS376/4
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

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Communication from Singapore

 The following communication, dated 11 June 2008, from the delegation of Singapore to the
delegation of the European Communities, the delegati on 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 , my authorities have instructed me to notify the consulting
Members and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in the light of the substantial trade interest of
Singapore, it desires to be joined in the cons ultations requested by Japan in a communication
circulated to WTO Members on 2 June 2008 () entitled European Communities and its
Member State s— Tariff Treatment of Certain Information Technology Products .

 Singapore requests to be joined in the consultati ons given the substantive trade interest it has
in the export and import of information technol ogy products, including those identified in the
communication by Japan ().
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the Philippines
Date: 17 June 2008
Document codes: WT/DS376/5; WT/DS376/1
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

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Communication from the Philippines

 The following communication, dated 11 June 2008, from the delegation of the Philippines to
the delegation of the European Communities, the de legation 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 and pursuant to Article 4(11) of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding, I have the honour to request that the Philippines be joined in the Consultations
requested by Japan, with respect to the tariff treatme nt the EC and its member States accord to set-top
boxes with a communication function, multifunctional printers, and LCD monitors.

 The Philippines has a substantial trade interest in the consultations requested by Japan. We
would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 17 June 2008
Document codes: WT/DS376/6; WT/DS376/1
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

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Communication from the United States

 The following communication, dated 12 June 2008, from the delegation of the United States
to the delegation of the European Communities, the delegation of Japan and to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

This concerns the request fo r consultations by Japan on , circulated on
2 June 2008 (). My authorities have inst ructed me to notify the consulting Members and
the Dispute Settlement Body of the desire of the Un ited States to be joined in these consultations,
pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes. The United States has a substantial trade in terest in these consultations. They concern
certain measures of the European Communities and it s member States affecting the tariff treatment of
information technology products, measures on which the United States has also requested
consultations (). These measures appear to result in the imposition of duties on certain
information technology products, products whic h are designed, produced, and exported by US
manufacturers.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from China
Date: 16 June 2008
Document codes: WT/DS376/7
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

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Communication from China

 The following communication, dated 12 June 2008, from the delegation of China to the
delegation of the European Communities, the delegati on 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 Understa nding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), the Government of the People's Republic of China hereby notifies
the European Communities ("EC") that it desires to be joined in th e consultations requested by the
Japan pursuant to Articles 4 of the DSU, Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade 1994 ("GATT1994"), with respect to EC's tari ff treatment of certain Information Technology
Products, in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 2 June ().

As a significant bilateral trade partner of the EC , China, therefore, ev idently has substantial
interest in these relevant consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Communication from the European Union and Japan concerning Article 21.3(c) of the DSU
Date: 30 November 2010
Document codes: WT/DS376/15
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

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Communication from the European Union and Japan

concerning Article 21.3(c) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 26 November 2010, from the delegation of the
European Union and the delegation of Japan to th e Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated at the request of these delegations.

 On 21 September 2010, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations
and rulings in the dispute European Communities and its Member States - Tariff Treatment of Certain
Information Technology Products (WT/DS376). In its communication of 13 October 2010
(, , ), the European Union notified the DSB that it intends
to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in this dispute in a manner that respects its
WTO obligations. The European Union also stated that it would need a reasonable period of time for
implementation. The European Union subsequently recalled this notification at the meeting of the
DSB held on 25 October 2010.

 Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Proce dures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes ("DSU") provides that, in the absence of an agreement between the parties on a period of
time, the reasonable period of time shall be determ ined "through binding arbitration within 90 days
after the date of adoption of the recommendations and rulings".

 In order to allow sufficient time for the parties to discuss a mutually agreed period, Japan and
the European Union (i) agree that, in the event an arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU is
requested, it shall be completed no later than 60 days after the date of the appointment of an arbitrator,
unless the arbitrator, following consultation with the pa rties, considers that additional time is required
and (ii) hereby confirm that any award of the arbitr ator (including an award not made within 90 days
after the date of adoption of the DSB recommendations and rulings) shall be deemed to be an award
of the arbitrator for the purposes of Article 21.3(c) of the DSU in determining the reasonable period of
time for the European Union to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB.

 We request that you circulate this notification to the Members of the DSB.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 6 January 2011
Document codes: WT/DS376/16
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

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Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 20 Dece mber 2010, from the delegation of Japan and
the delegation of the European Union to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

 Japan and the European Union wish to inform you that, pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes , we have agreed that
the reasonable period of time for the European Un ion to implement the recommendations and rulings
of the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") in the dispute (WT/DS376) shall be nine (9) months
and nine (9) days from the date of adoption of the recommendations and rulings of the DSB.
Accordingly, the reasonable period of time expires on 30 June 2011.

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

For Japan

H.E. Mr.Shinichi KITAJIMA
Ambassador

For the European Union

Mr. John Clarke
Chargé d'Affaires a.i.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 24 June 2008
Document codes: WT/DS377/2; WT/DS377/1
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

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Communication from the United States

 The following communication, dated 20 June 2008, from the delegation of the United States
to the delegation of the European Communities, the delegation of Chinese Taipei and to the Chairman
of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

This concerns the request for consultations by Chinese Taipei on , circulated on
16 June 2008 (). My authorities have in structed me to notify the consulting Members
and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desire of th e United States to be join ed in these consultations,
pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes. The United States has a substantial trade in terest in these consultations. They concern
certain measures of the European Communities and it s member States affecting the tariff treatment of
information technology products, measures on which the United States has also requested
consultations (). These measures appear to result in the imposition of duties on certain
information technology products, products whic h are designed, produced, and exported by US
manufacturers.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from China
Date: 26 June 2008
Document codes: WT/DS377/3
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

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Communication from China

 The following communication, dated 24 June 2008, from the delegation of China to the
delegation of the European Communities, the delegation of Chinese Taipei 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 Understa nding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), the Government of the People's Republic of China hereby notifies
the European Communities ("EC") that it desires to be joined in the consultations requested by
Chinese Taipei pursuant to Articles 4 of the DSU, Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs
and Trade 1994 ("GATT 1994"), with respect to EC's tariff treatment of certain Information
Technology Products, in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 16 June ().

As a significant bilateral trade partner of the EC , China, therefore, ev idently has substantial
interest in these relevant consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND ITS MEMBER STATES – TARIFF TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 30 June 2008
Document codes: WT/DS377/4
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, X:1, X:2, XXIII  GATT 1994

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Communication from Japan

 The following communication, dated 26 June 2008, from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of the European Communities, the delegation of Chinese Taipei 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 , the Government of Japan hereby notifies the European
Communities and its Member States (hereinafter refe rred to as "the EC") that, in light of the
substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be joined in the consultations requested by Chinese
Taipei in the communication circulated to WTO Members on 16 June 2008 (, )
titled " ".

With respect to its substantial tr ade interest, Japan exports to the EC the products at issue in the
consultations requested by Chinese Taipei, "flat pa nel displays" and " 'input or output units' and
facsimile machines". As you are aware, the Governme nt of Japan also requested consultations with
the EC regarding the same information technology products in a communication circulated to the
WTO Members on 2 June 2008 (, ).