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EUROPEAN UNION – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN FATTY ALCOHOLS FROM INDONESIA APPELLATE BODY REPORT AND PANEL REPORT
Document: Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 2 October 2017
Document codes: WT/DS442/10; WT/DS442/AB/R; WT/DS442/R/Add.1
Complainant: Indonesia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: India, South Korea, Turkey, U.S., Malaysia, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.3, 2.4, 5.8, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 9.4, 9.2  Anti-dumpingArt. X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 2.6, 4.1, 3.2, 3.3, 6.7, 6.9, 1, 18  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN UNION – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
CERTAIN FATTY ALCOHOLS FROM INDONESIA
APPELLATE BODY REPORT AND PANEL REPORT
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 29 September 2017 , the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate B ody
report on European Union - Anti-Dumping Measures on Imports of Certain F atty Alcohols from
Indonesia ( and WT/DS 442/AB/R/Add.1) and the Panel report (WT/DS 442/R and
), as modified by the Appellate Body report. The Panel report should be read in
conjunction with the Appellate Body report.

UNION EUROPÉENNE ‒ MESURES ANTIDUMPING VISANT LES IMPORTATIONS
DE CERTAINS ALCOOLS GRAS EN PROVENANCE D'INDONÉSIE
RAPPORT DE L'ORGANE D'APPEL ET RAPPORT DU GROUPE SPÉCIAL
À sa réunion du 29 septembre 2017, l'Organe de règlement des différends a adopté le rapport de
l'Organe d'appel sur l'affaire Union européenne – Mesures antidumping visant les importations de
certains alcools gras en provenance d'Indonésie ( et ) et le
d'appel. Le rapport du Groupe spécial est à rapprocher de celui de l'Organe d'appel.

DE DETERMINADOS ALCOHOLES GRASOS PROCEDENTES DE INDONESIA
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
En su reunión de 29 de septiembre de 2017, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
importaciones de determinados alcoholes grasos procedentes de Indonesia ( y
EUROPEAN UNION – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN FATTY ALCOHOLS FROM INDONESIA COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
Document: Panel Report
Date: 30 May 2017
Document codes: WT/DS442/7
Complainant: Indonesia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: India, South Korea, Turkey, U.S., Malaysia, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.3, 2.4, 5.8, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 9.4, 9.2  Anti-dumpingArt. X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 2.6, 4.1, 3.2, 3.3, 6.7, 6.9, 1, 18  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN UNION – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
CERTAIN FATTY ALCOHOLS FROM INDONESIA
COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
The following communication, dated 1 1 April 2017, from the Chair of the Appellate Body to the
Chair of the Dispute Settlement Body, is being circulated to Members.

I am writing to you pursuant to Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), 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 (DSB) 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.

Indonesia notified the DSB on 10 February 2017 of its decision to appeal certain issues of law
covered in the Panel Report and legal interpretations developed by the Panel in this case, with the
result that the 60-day period expires on Tuesday, 11 April 2017.

The Appellate Body faces a substantial ly enhanced workload in 2017 , with several appeals
proceeding in parallel, and there is overlap in the composition of the Divisions hearing the different
appeals. Due to the scheduling issues arising from these circumstances, the number and
complexity of the issues raised in this and concurrent appellate proc eedings, together with t he
demands that these concurrent appeals place on the WTO Secretariat's translation services, and
shortage of staff in the Appellate Body Secretariat, the Appellate Body will not be able to circulate its
Report in this dispute within the 90-day timeframe provided for in Article 17.5 of the DSU.

The circulation date of the Appellate Body Report in this appeal will be communicated to the
participants and third participants shortly after the oral hearing.
EUROPEAN UNION – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN FATTY ALCOHOLS FROM INDONESIA COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
Document: Appellate Body Report
Date: 10 August 2017
Document codes: WT/DS442/8
Complainant: Indonesia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: India, South Korea, Turkey, U.S., Malaysia, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.3, 2.4, 5.8, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 9.4, 9.2  Anti-dumpingArt. X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 2.6, 4.1, 3.2, 3.3, 6.7, 6.9, 1, 18  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN UNION – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
CERTAIN FATTY ALCOHOLS FROM INDONESIA
COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
The following communication, dated 7 August 2017, from the Chair of the Appellate Body
addressed to the Chair of the Dispute Se ttlement Body, is circulated to Members in accordance
with Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes.

I refer to my letter of 11 April 2017, setting out the reasons why the Appellate B ody would not be
able to circulate its Report in these proceedings within the 90 day timeframe provided for in Article
17.5 of the DSU. We can now inform you that we expect to circulate the Appellate Body Report in
this appeal no later than Tuesday, 5 September 2017.
EUROPEAN UNION – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN FATTY ALCOHOLS FROM INDONESIA COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
Document: Report of the Appellate Body
Date: 5 September 2017
Document codes: WT/DS442/9; WT/DS442/AB/R
Complainant: Indonesia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: India, South Korea, Turkey, U.S., Malaysia, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.3, 2.4, 5.8, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 9.4, 9.2  Anti-dumpingArt. X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 2.6, 4.1, 3.2, 3.3, 6.7, 6.9, 1, 18  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN UNION – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
CERTAIN FATTY ALCOHOLS FROM INDONESIA
COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
The following communication, dated 5 September 2017, from the Chair of the Appellate Body to
the Chair of the Dispute Settlement Body, is being circulated to Members in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

It is my honour to provide to you the Report of the Appellate Body in European Union –
Anti-Dumping Measures on Imports of Certain Fatty Alcohols from Indonesia ().
The Report will be circulated to Me mbers of the at approximately
5.00 p.m. today, and is confidential until circulation. The three Members of the Appellate Body who
served on this appeal were Mr Ricardo Ramírez -Hernández, as Presiding Member , and Mr Hyun
Chong Kim and Mrs Hong Zhao, as Members.

The three Members of the Division hearing this appeal completed their work and signed this Report
on 31 July 2017, and it was sent for translation. On 1 August 2017, Mr Hyun Chong Kim invoked
Rule 14 of the Working Procedures for Appellate Review and resigned from the Appellate Body with
immediate effect (WT/DSB/73), in view of Article 17.3 of the DSU.
EUROPEAN UNION AND A MEMBER STATE – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF BIODIESELS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 3 September 2012
Document codes: WT/DS443/2
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU, Spain
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. III:1, III:4, III:5  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

EUROPEAN UNION AND A MEMBER STATE – CERTAIN MEASURES
CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF BIODIESELS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Australia

 The following communication, dated 31 August 2012, from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of the European Union, the delegation of Argentina and to the Chairperson 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), Australia notifies the European Union that, in light of
the substantial trade interest of Australia, it desire s to be joined in the consultations requested by
Argentina in the communication entitled and circulated to WTO Members on 23 August 2012

In 2011, Australian merchandise exports to the European Union totalled AUD 19.6 billion,
which included AUD 907 million in exports to Spain. Australia has substantial trade and commercial
interests in this matter as a significant exporter of en ergy resources. Australia also has an interest in
the proper interpretation of relevant provisions concerning the interaction between trade and
environment.

 Australia looks forward to receiving your reply.
EUROPEAN UNION AND A MEMBER STATE – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF BIODIESELS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Indonesia
Date: 5 September 2012
Document codes: WT/DS443/3
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU, Spain
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. III:1, III:4, III:5  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

EUROPEAN UNION AND A MEMBER STATE – CERTAIN MEASURES
CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF BIODIESELS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Indonesia

 The following communication, dated 1 Septembe r 2012, from the delegation of Indonesia to
the delegation of Argentina, the delegation of th e European Union and to the Chairperson of the
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to the request of consultation on the case of the European Union and a Member
State - Certain Measures Concerning the Importation of Biodiesel which was circulated on
23 August 2012, and the stipulati on of Article 4.11 of the Unders tanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, the Governme nt of the Republic of Indonesia would like to
propose its desire to join the consultation concerning the abovementioned case.
As one of the significant producer and exporter of biodiesel, Indonesia has systemic and
substantial interest in this particular issue.
EUROPEAN UNION AND A MEMBER STATE – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF BIODIESELS
Document: Acceptance by the European Union of the Requests to Join Consultations Australia and Indonesia notified the Dispute Se ttlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Argentina, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The delegation of the European Union inform ed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of Australia and Indonesia to join the consultations. UNION EUROPÉENNE ET UN ÉTAT MEMBRE – CERTAINES MESURES CONCERNANT L'IMPORTATION DE BIODIESELS Acceptation par l'Union européenne des demandes de
Date: 17 September 2012
Document codes: WT/DS443/4
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU, Spain
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. III:1, III:4, III:5  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

EUROPEAN UNION AND A MEMBER STATE – CERTAIN MEASURES
CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF BIODIESELS

Acceptance by the European Union of the Requests to Join Consultations

 Australia and Indonesia notified the Dispute Se ttlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be
joined in the consultations requested by Argentina, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 The delegation of the European Union inform ed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of
Australia and Indonesia to join the consultations.

UNION EUROPÉENNE ET UN ÉTAT MEMBRE – CERTAINES MESURES
CONCERNANT L'IMPORTATION DE BIODIESELS

participation aux consultations

 L'Australie et l'Indonésie ont informé l'Orga ne de règlement des di fférends (ORD) qu'elles
désiraient être admises à participer aux consulta tions demandées par l'Argentine, conformément à

 La délégation de l'Union européenne a info rmé l'ORD qu'elle avait accepté les demandes de

UNIÓN EUROPEA Y UN ESTADO MIEMBRO – DETERMINADAS
MEDIDAS RELATIVAS A LA IMPORTACIÓN DE BIODIÉSEL

 Australia e Indonesia notificaron al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias (OSD), de
solicitadas por la Argentina.
ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Turkey
Date: 30 August 2012
Document codes: WT/DS444/3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, Canada, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5(f), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Turkey

 The following communication, dated 29 August 2012, from the delegation of Turkey to the
delegation of Argentina, the delegation of the Un ited States and to the Chairperson 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) Turkey hereby notifies its desire to join in the consultations requested
by the United States pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes , Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade,
1994, Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture , Article 6 of the Agreement on Import Licensing
Procedures and Article 8 of the Agreement on Trade Related Investment Measures and Article 14 of
the Agreement on Safeguards with respect to certain measures imposed by Argentina on the
importation of goods into Argentina.
The relevant communication to the Permanen t Mission of Argentina from the Permanent
Mission of the United States dated 21 August 2012, was circulated to the WTO Members on
23 August 2012 as " " (,

Turkey has a substantial trade interest in these proceedings, as currently 40% of its total
exports to Argentina are subject to the non-auto matic import licensing system. Turkey has serious
concerns that the measures at issue have been adversely affecting Turkish exports to Argentina.
Accordingly, Turkey requests to join in these consultations.
ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Union
Date: 31 August 2012
Document codes: WT/DS444/4
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, Canada, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5(f), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the European Union

 The following communication, dated 30 August 2012, from the delegation of the
European Union to the delegation of Argentina, the delegation of the United States and to the
Chairperson 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 European Union hereby notifies the Government of the
United States, the Government of Argentina, and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in the light of the
substantial trade interest of the European Union, it desires to be joined in the consultations requested
by the United States in a communication circ ulated to WTO Members on 23 August 2012
(; ; ; ; ), entitled .

The consultations will address a large array of trade-restrictive measures imposed by
Argentina, which appear to be inconsistent with its WTO obligations. In particular, the measures at
issue consist of a requirement to submit a sworn declaration (Declaración Jurada Anticipada de
Importación), as well as 17 non-automatic import licensing regimes, for which the approval criteria is
unclear and often lead to arbitrary import restrictions . In addition, these consultations relate to certain
requirements that make the importation of goods into Argentina conditional upon: (i) an agreement or
self-commitment to carrying out exports of various products; (ii) limiting the quantity of imports;
(iii) increasing the local content of domestically-ma nufactured products: or (iv) restricting monetary
transfers to foreign suppliers. The European Union has a substantial trade interest in this dispute in the
light of the economic impact that the measures complained of inflict on European producers and
exporters.

The European Union looks forward to being informed of the date and venue of the
consultations.
ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 4 September 2012
Document codes: WT/DS444/6; WT/DS444/1; G/L/995; G/LIC/D/41; G/TRIMS/D/31; G/SG/D43/1
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, Canada, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5(f), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Japan

 The following communication, dated 31 August 2012, from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of Argentina, the delegation of the Un ited States and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

I wish to refer to the consultations requ ested by the United States in a communication
circulated to WTO Members on 23 August 2012 in document , , ,
, titled " Argentina – Measures Affec ting the Importation of Goods ".
Upon instructions from my authorities, I hereby notify the consulting Members and the Dispute
Settlement Body of the desire of Japan to be joined in these consultations, pursuant to paragraph 11 of
Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

Japan has a substantial trade interest in these consultations as they concern certain measures
adopted by Argentina which certain products Japan e xports to Argentina are subject to and are also at
issue in the consultations requested by Japan in " " (DS445).
1

US dollars.
ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS
Document: Acceptance by Argentina of the Requests to Join Consultations Australia, Canada, the European Union, Guat emala, Japan, Mexico and Turkey 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 Argentina informed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of Australia, Canada, the European Union, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico and Turkey to join the consultations. ARGENTINE - MESURES AFFECTANT L'IMPORTATION DE MARCHANDISES Acceptation par l'Argentine des demandes de participation aux consultations
Date: 20 September 2012
Document codes: WT/DS444/9
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, Canada, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5(f), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS

Acceptance by Argentina of the Requests to Join Consultations

 Australia, Canada, the European Union, Guat emala, Japan, Mexico and Turkey 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 Argentina informed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of Australia,
Canada, the European Union, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico and Turkey to join the consultations.

ARGENTINE - MESURES AFFECTANT L'IMPORTATION DE MARCHANDISES

ont fait savoir à l'Organe de règlement des différend s (ORD) qu'ils désiraient être admis à participer

 La délégation de l'Argentine a informé l' ORD qu'elle avait accepté les demandes de
Mexique, la Turquie et l'Union européenne.

IMPORTACIÓN DE MERCANCÍAS

y la Unión Europea.
ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS COMMUNICATION FROM INDIA
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 11 December 2014
Document codes: WT/DS444/18; WT/DS445/19
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, Canada, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5(f), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS
COMMUNICATION FROM INDIA
The following communication, dated 9 December 2014, from the delegation of India to the
Presiding Member of the Appellate Body Division in th is dispute, is circulated at the request of this
delegation.

Argentina, the United States and Japan ("the parties") in their communication dated
5 December 2014 have noted and regretted the lack of consultation with them by Members and
the Appellate Body on the need to exceed the 90- day time limit set out in Article 17.5 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Govern ing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"). The
parties have also indicated that there was a "prior practice" of consultation of Members and the
Appellate Body until 2011.

India is of the view that nothing in Article 17.5 of the DSU mandates prior consultation by the
Appellate Body or agreement of parties before exte nding the time limit of 90 days set out therein.
Therefore, it is not a legal requirement under Ar ticle 17.5 of the DSU. Existence of instances of
past consultation do not transform those factual situations into legally binding requirements under
the DSU.

The parties have referred, inter alia, to one instance wherein India was involved
1 in a Joint
Communication with the United States to indicate that Members continue to demonstrate their
willingness to co-operate with the Appellate Body in relation to any need for additional time.
Parties to the dispute, in the circumstances of that case
2, agreed to make the Joint
Communication. India would like to submit that this Joint Communication does not, however,
indicate any legal requirement of prior consultation or agreement of disputing parties for the
extension of the 90 day time limit nor the existence of a past practice.

Body to meet the 90-day time limit in Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes ("DSU")."
ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS COMMUNICATION FROM ARGENTINA AND THE UNITED STATES CONCERNING ARTICLE 21.3(C) OF THE DSU
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 13 March 2015
Document codes: WT/DS444/21
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, Canada, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5(f), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS
COMMUNICATION FROM ARGENTINA AND THE UNITED STATES CONCERNING
ARTICLE 21.3(C) OF THE DSU
The following communication, dated 12 March 2015, from the delegation of Argentina and the
delegation of the United States to the Chairperso n of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at
the request of these delegations.

At its meeting on 26 January 2015, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its
recommendations and rulings in the dispute Argentina — Measures Affecting the Importation of
Goods (DS444). At the meeting of the DSB held on 23 February 2015, Argentina announced its
intention to implement the DSB’s recommendations and rulings in this dispute and stated that it
would need a reasonable period of time in which to do so.
Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures 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 determined "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, Argentina and
the United States (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 parties, considers that additional
time is required; and (ii) hereby confirm that an y 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 Argentina to implement the recommendations and
rulings of the DSB.
ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
Document: AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3
Date: 6 July 2015
Document codes: WT/DS444/22
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, Canada, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5(f), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS
AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
The following communication, dated 2 July 2015, from the delegation of Argentina and the
delegation of the United States to the Chairperso n of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

We wish to inform you that, pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), Argentina and the United States have
agreed that the reasonable period of time fo r Argentina to implement the recommendations and
rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") in the dispute Argentina – Measures Affecting the
Importation of Goods (WT/DS444) shall be 11 months and 5 days from the 26 January 2015 date
of adoption of the DSB recommendations and rulings. Accordingly, the reasonable period of time
expires on 31 December 2015.

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

(signed) (signed)
H.E. Mr Alberto Pedro D'Alotto
Ambassador
Permanent Mission of Argentina
H.E. Mr Michael Punke
Ambassador
Permanent Mission of the United States
ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS APPELLATE BODY REPORTS AND PANEL REPORTS ACTION BY THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BODY
Document: APPELLATE BODY REPORT
Date: 28 January 2015
Document codes: WT/DS444/20; WT/DS445/21; WT/DS444/AB/R; WT/DS445/AB/R; WT/DS444/R; WT/DS445/R; WT/DS444/R/Add.1; WT/DS445/R/Add.1
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, Canada, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5(f), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

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APPELLATE BODY REPORTS AND PANEL REPORTS
ACTION BY THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BODY
At its meeting on 26 January 2015, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body
reports on Argentina - Measures Affecting the Importation of Goods ( and
) and the Panel reports ( and and
and ), as upheld by the Appellat e Body reports. The Panel reports should be
read in conjunction with the Appellate Body reports.

DE MARCHANDISES
RAPPORTS DE L'ORGANE D'APPEL ET RAPPORTS DU GROUPE SPÉCIAL
DE RÈGLEMENT DES DIFFÉRENDS
À sa réunion du 26 janvier 2015, l'Organe de règlement des différends a adopté les rapports de
l'Organe d'appel sur l'affaire " Argentine - Mesures affectant les importations de marchandises "

ACTUACIÓN DEL ÓRGANO DE SOLUCIÓN DE DIFERENCIAS
En su reunión de 26 de enero de 2015, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó los informes
ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Turkey
Date: 30 August 2012
Document codes: WT/DS445/3
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, Canada, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Israel, South Korea, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5(f), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

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Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Turkey

 The following communication, dated 29 August 2012, from the delegation of Turkey to the
delegation of Argentina, the delegation of Japan and to the Chairperson 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) Turkey hereby notifies its desire to join in the consultations requested
by Japan pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes, Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, 1994, Article 19
of the Agreement on Agriculture , Article 6 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures and
Article 8 of the Agreement on Trade Related Investment Measures and Article 14 of the Agreement on
Safeguards with respect to certain measures imposed by Argentina on the importation of goods into
Argentina.
The relevant communication to the Permanen t Mission of Argentina from the Permanent
Mission of Japan dated 21 August 2012, was circulated to the WTO Members on 23 August 2012 as
"" (, ).

Turkey has a substantial trade interest in these proceedings, as currently 40% of its total
exports to Argentina are subject to the non-auto matic import licensing system. Turkey has serious
concerns that the measures at issue have been adversely affecting Turkish exports to Argentina.
Accordingly, Turkey requests to join in these consultations.
ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Union
Date: 31 August 2012
Document codes: WT/DS445/4
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, Canada, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Israel, South Korea, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5(f), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

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Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the European Union

 The following communication, dated 30 August 2012, from the delegation of the
European Union to the delegation of Argentina, the delegation of Japan and to the Chairperson 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 European Union hereby no tifies the Government of Japan, the
Government of Argentina, and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in the light of the substantial trade
interest of the European Union, it desires to be jo ined in the consultations requested by Japan in a
communication circulated to WTO Members on 23 August 2012 (; ;
; ; ), entitled .

The consultations will address a large array of trade-restrictive measures imposed by
Argentina, which appear to be inconsistent with its WTO obligations. In particular, the measures at
issue consist of a requirement to submit a sworn declaration (Declaración Jurada Anticipada de
Importación), as well as 17 non-automatic import licensing regimes, for which the approval criteria is
unclear and often lead to arbitrary import restrictions . In addition, these consultations relate to certain
requirements that make the importation of goods into Argentina conditional upon: (i) an agreement or
self-commitment to carrying out exports of various products; (ii) limiting the quantity of imports;
(iii) increasing the local content of domestically-ma nufactured products: or (iv) restricting monetary
transfers to foreign suppliers. The European Union has a substantial trade interest in this dispute in the
light of the economic impact that the measures complained of inflict on European producers and
exporters.

The European Union looks forward to being informed of the date and venue of the
consultations.
ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 3 September 2012
Document codes: WT/DS445/5
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, Canada, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Israel, South Korea, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5(f), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

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Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Australia

 The following communication, dated 31 August 2012, from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of Argentina, the delegation of Japan and to the Chairperson 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), Australia notifies the Government of the Republic of
Argentina that, in light of the substantial trade inte rest of Australia, it desir es to be joined in the
consultations requested by Japan in the communication entitled and circulated to WTO Members on 23 August 2012 ().

 As identified in Australia's request to join c onsultations requested by the European Union in
Argentina – Measures Affec ting the Importation of Goods (DS438), Australia has substantial trade
and commercial interests in this matter as a signifi cant exporter of goods to Argentina. In 2011,
Australian merchandise exports to Argentina totalled AUD 381 million. Australia also has an interest
in the proper interpretation of relevant provisions concerning import licensing arrangements.

 Australia looks forward to receiving your reply.
ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS NOTIFICATION OF AN OTHER APPEAL BY JAPAN UNDER ARTICLE 16.4 AND ARTICLE 17 OF THE UNDERSTANDING ON RULES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES (DSU), AND UNDER RULE 23(1) OF THE WORKING PROCEDURES FOR APPELLATE REVIEW
Document: AND UNDER RULE 23(1) OF THE WORKING PROCEDURES FOR APPELLATE REVIEW
Date: 2 October 2014
Document codes: WT/DS445/15
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, Canada, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Israel, South Korea, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5(f), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

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NOTIFICATION OF AN OTHER APPEAL BY JAPAN
UNDER ARTICLE 16.4 AND ARTICLE 17 OF THE UNDERSTANDING ON RULES
AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES (DSU),
AND UNDER RULE 23(1) OF THE WORKING PROCEDURES FOR APPELLATE REVIEW
The following notification, dated 1 October 2014, from the Delegation of Japan, is being circulated
to Members.

Pursuant to Article 16.4 and Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU") and Rule 23 of the Working Procedures for Appellate Review ,
Japan hereby notifies its decision to appeal to the Appellate Body certain issues of law covered in
the Panel Report in Argentina – Measures Affecting the Importation of Goods () and
certain legal interpretations developed by the Panel in this dispute.

The Panel Report was based on a meticulous and objective review of the extensive factual record
before it, as well as sound legal reasoning. Ja pan appeals only one limited aspect of the Panel
Report, in accordance with Rule 23(2)(c)(ii) of the Working Procedures for Appellate Review . In
particular, Japan submits that the Panel erred by ex ercising false judicial economy with respect to
Japan’s claim against the TRRs measure under Article X:1 of the GATT 1994, as reflected at
paragraphs 6.305 and 7.9(g) of its Report. This ex ercise of judicial economy was false because it
would prevent an “effective resolution” of this dispute. In declining to address Japan’s claim under
Article X:1, the Panel falsely applied judicial economy and acted inconsistently with its obligations
under Articles 3.4, 3.7, 7.2, and/or 11 of the DS U. Japan therefore respectfully requests that the
Appellate Body reverse the Panel’s exercise of judicial economy in this regard and complete the
analysis to find that Argentina administers the TRRs measure in a manner that is inconsistent with
its obligations under Article X:1.
ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS COMMUNICATION FROM ARGENTINA AND JAPAN CONCERNING ARTICLE 21.3(C) OF THE DSU
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 13 March 2015
Document codes: WT/DS445/22
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, Canada, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Israel, South Korea, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5(f), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS
COMMUNICATION FROM ARGENTINA AND JAPAN CONCERNING
ARTICLE 21.3(C) OF THE DSU
The following communication, dated 12 March 2015, from the delegation of Argentina and the
delegation of Japan to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request
of these delegations.

At its meeting on 26 January 2015, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its
recommendations and rulings in the dispute Argentina — Measures Affecting the Importation of
Goods (DS445). At the meeting of the DSB held on 23 February 2015, Argentina announced its
intention to implement the DSB's recommendations and rulings in this dispute and stated that it
would need a reasonable period of time in which to do so.
Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures 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 determined "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, Argentina and
Japan (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 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 Argentina to implement the recommendations and rulings of the
DSB.
ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
Document: AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3
Date: 6 July 2015
Document codes: WT/DS445/23
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, Canada, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Israel, South Korea, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5(f), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

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AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
The following communication, dated 2 July 2015, from the delegation of Argentina and the
delegation of Japan to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance
with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

We wish to inform you that, pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), Argentina and Japan have agreed that
the reasonable period of time for Argentina to implement the recommendations and rulings of the
Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") in the dispute Argentina – Measures Affecting the Importation of
Goods (WT/DS445) shall be 11 months and 5 days from the 26 January 2015 date of adoption of
the DSB recommendations and rulings. Accordingl y, the reasonable period of time expires on
31 December 2015.

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

(signed) (signed)
H.E. Mr Alberto Pedro D'Alotto
Ambassador
Permanent Mission of Argentina
H.E. Mr Yoichi Otabe
Ambassador
Permanent Mission of Japan
ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 3 September 2012
Document codes: WT/DS446/3
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: Argentina
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5(f), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

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Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Australia

 The following communication, dated 31 August 2012, from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of Argentina, the dele gation of Mexico and to the Chairperson 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), Australia notifies the Government of the Republic of
Argentina that, in light of the substantial trade inte rest of Australia, it desir es to be joined in the
consultations requested by Mexico in the communication entitled and circulated to WTO Members on 29 August 2012 ().

 As identified in Australia's request to join c onsultations requested by the European Union in
Argentina – Measures Affec ting the Importation of Goods (DS438), Australia has substantial trade
and commercial interests in this matter as a signifi cant exporter of goods to Argentina. In 2011,
Australian merchandise exports to Argentina totalled AUD 381 million. Australia also has an interest
in the proper interpretation of relevant provisions concerning import licensing arrangements.

 Australia looks forward to receiving your reply.
ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 4 September 2012
Document codes: WT/DS446/4; WT/DS446/1; G/L/997; G/AG/GEN/102; G/LIC/D/43; G/TRIMS/D/33; G/SG/D45/1; G/TBT/D/42
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: Argentina
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5(f), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Japan

 The following communication, dated 31 August 2012, from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of Argentina, the dele gation of Mexico and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

I wish to refer to the consultations requested by Mexico in a communication circulated to
WTO Members on 29 August 2012 in document , , ,
, , , titled " ". Upon instructions from my authorities, I hereby notify the consulting
Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desi re of Japan to be joined in these consultations,
pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes.

Japan has a substantial trade interest in these consultations as they concern certain measures
adopted by Argentina which certain products Japan e xports to Argentina are subject to and are also at
issue in the consultations requested by Japan in " " (DS445).
1

US dollars.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 4 September 2012
Document codes: WT/DS446/5
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: Argentina
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5(f), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

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Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Canada

 The following communication, dated 31 August 2012, from the delegation of Canada to the
delegation of Argentina, the dele gation of Mexico and to the Chairperson 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 Canada here by notifies its desire to join in the
consultations requested by Mexico pursuant to Ar ticles 1 and 4 of the DSU, Article XXII of the
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 , Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture, Article 6
of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures , Article 8 of the Agreement on Trade-Related
Investment Measures, Article 14 of the Agreement on Safeguards, and Article 14 of the Agreement on
Technical Barriers to Trade , with respect to certain measu res imposed by Argentina on the
importation of goods into that country.
 The relevant communication to the Perman ent Mission of Argentina from the Permanent
Mission of Mexico dated 24 August 2012, was ci rculated to WTO Members on 29 August 2012, as

Canada has a substantial trade interest in th ese proceedings, as an exporter of many of the
products subject to non-automatic licensing in Argen tina. Canada is concerned that the measures at
issue are negatively affecting Canadian exports to Ar gentina. Accordingly, Canada requests to join in
these consultations.