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INDIA — MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 21 August 2001
Document codes: WT/DS146/6; WT/DS175/6
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: EU, Japan, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDIA — MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
The following communication, dated 21 May 2001, addressed to the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB), is circulated in accordance 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 panel shall conduct its examination, from the date
that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date that the
final report is issued to the parties, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six months.
Article 12.9 states that when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report within six
months, it shall inform the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in writing of the reasons for the delay
together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.
At is meeting of 17 November 2000, the DSB agreed that, in accordance with Article 9.1 of
the DSU, the panel established on 27 July to examine the complaint by the United States, contained in
, should also examine the complaint by the European Communities, contained in
 The Panel was constituted on 24 November 2000. Primarily due to requests by the
Parties for more time in making their submissions, the Panel will not be able to issue its report within
six months.
The Panel, in agreement with the Parties, expe cts to complete its work by the end of the
summer.
INDIA — MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 8 November 2001
Document codes: WT/DS146/7; WT/DS175/7
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: EU, Japan, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDIA — MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
The following communication, dated 5 November 2001, addressed to the Dispute Settlement
Body (DSB), is circulated in accordance 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 panel shall conduct its examination, from the date
that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date the final
report is issued to the parties to the dispute, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six months.
Article 12.9 states that when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report within six
months, it shall inform the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in writing of the reasons for the delay
together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.
At its meeting of 17 November 2000, the DSB agreed that, in accordance with Article 9.1 of
the DSU, the panel established on 27 July to examine the complaint by the United States, contained in
WT/DS/175/4, should also examine the complain t by the European Communities, contained in
WT/DS/146/4. The Panel was constituted on 24 November 2000.
While the Panel had hoped to complete its work by the end of summer (see WT/DS/146/6;
WT/DS/175/6), it has not, due to various scheduling delays, been able to do so. The Panel expects that
the final report will be available for circulation by the end of the third week of December.
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Document: Notification of an Appeal by India under paragraph 4 of Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU)
Date: 31 January 2002
Document codes: WT/DS146/8; WT/DS175/8
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: EU, Japan, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Notification of an Appeal by India
under paragraph 4 of Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU)
The following notification, dated 31 January 2002, sent by the Permanent Mission of India to
the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated to Members. This notification also constitutes the
Notice of Appeal, filed on the same day with the Appellate Body, pursuant to the Working
Procedures for Appellate Review.
Pursuant to paragraph 4 of Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU") and Rule 20 of the Working Procedures for
Appellate Review, India hereby notifies its decision to appeal to the Appellate Body certain issues of
law covered in the Panel Report on (,

India seeks review by the Appellate Body of the Panel's conclusion that Articles 11 and 19.1
of the DSU required it to address the question of whether the measures found be inconsistent with
Articles III:4 and XI:1 of the General Agr eement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 ("GATT") had been
brought into conformity with the GATT as a result of measures taken by India during the course of
the proceedings.
India further seeks review by the Appellat e Body of the Panel's conclusion that the
enforcement of the export obligations that autom obile manufacturers incurred until 1 April 2001
under India's former import licensing scheme is inconsistent with Articles III:4 and XI:1 of the
GATT.
India considers these conclusions of the Panel to be in error and based upon erroneous
findings on issues of law and related legal interpretations.
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 14 March 2002
Document codes: WT/DS146/9; WT/DS175/9; WT/DS146/R; WT/DS175/R.
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: EU, Japan, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Communication from the Appellate Body
The following communication, dated 14 March 2002, from the Chairman of the Appellate
Body, Mr. James Bacchus, to the Chairman of th e Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Rule 30(1) of the Working Procedures for Appellate Review.
I am writing, pursuant to Rule 30(1) of the Working Procedures for Appellate Review , to
notify the Dispute Settlement Body that the Permanent Mission of India has notified the Appellate
Body that India is withdrawing its appeal in ,

The Appellate Body received this morning a letter, dated 14 March 2002, from the Permanent
Mission of India, stating that:
Pursuant to Rule 30(1) of the Working Procedures for Appellate
Review, this is to inform the Appellate Body that India is
withdrawing the above-mentioned a ppeal; oral hearing on this is
scheduled for 15 March 2002. Inconvenience caused to the
Appellate Body, Secretariat, the other parties and the third
participants is deeply regretted.
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 19 March 2002
Document codes: WT/DS146/10; WT/DS175/10; WT/DS146/AB/R; WT/DS175/AB/R.
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: EU, Japan, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Communication from the Appellate Body
The following communication, dated 19 March 2002, from the Chairman of the Appellate
Body, Mr. James Bacchus, to the Chairman of th e Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes.
It is my honour to transmit to you the Report of the Appellate Body in , , It will be circulated to
Members of the later today. It is a confidential document until its
circulation. The three Members of the Appellate Body who served on this appeal were:
Mr. A.V. Ganesan, as Presiding Member; Mr. Giorgio Sacerdoti and Mr. Yasuhei Taniguchi, as
Members.
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Document: Communication from India
Date: 3 May 2002
Document codes: WT/DS146/12; WT/DS175/12
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: EU, Japan, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Communication from India
The following communication, dated 2 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of India to the
Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of India.
At the 5 April 2002 meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), India expressed
reservations on certain portions of the Panel report on the dispute "", especially on those which were of systemic importance. The reports of the Panel
and the Appellate Body were, however, adopted.
Pursuant to Article 21.3 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), India hereby info rms the DSB of its intentions to implement the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB regarding "". India would need a reasonable period of time to do so. India is ready to discuss with the
European Communities and the United States in this regard.
It was agreed with the European Communities and the United States that it would not be
necessary to hold a meeting of the DSB for the purpose of expressing India's intentions to implement
the recommendations and rulings of the DSB and th at circulation of a written communication would
be sufficient.
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 24 July 2002
Document codes: WT/DS146/13; WT/DS175/13
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: EU, Japan, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
The following communication, dated 18 July 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States, the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and the Permanent Mission of
India to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 21.3(b)
of the DSU.
The representatives of the United States, the European Communities and India hereby have
the pleasure to inform you that, pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, we have mutually agreed that the reasonable period
of time to implement the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body in the
above-referenced dispute shall be five months, that is from 5 April 2002 to 5 September 2002. We
request that you circulate this notification to the Members of the Dispute Settlement Body.
(s) Linnet F. Deily (s) Carlo Trojan
Ambassador Ambassador
Permanent Representative to the WTO Permanent Representative to the WTO
For the Government of the United States For the European Communities
(s) K.M. Chandrasekhar
Ambassador
Permanent Representative to the WTO
For the Government of India
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 11 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS146/11; WT/DS175/11; WT/DS146/AB/R; WT/DS175/AB/R; WT/DS146/R; WT/DS175/R
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: EU, Japan, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Appellate Body Report and Panel Report
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 5 April 2002, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body
report on "" (, )
and the Panel report ( and Corr.1, and Corr.1).

INDE – MESURES CONCERNANT LE SECTEUR AUTOMOBILE
Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial
À sa réunion du 5 avril 2002, l'Organe de règlement des différends a adopté le rapport de
l'Organe d'appel intitulé "Inde - Mesures conc ernant le secteur automobile" (,

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
En su reunión del 5 de abril de 2002 el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el informe
y Corr.1, y Corr.1).
INDIA - MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Document: Request for Consultations Corrigendum In the fifth line of paragraph 5 of docume nt WT/DS146/1 - G/L/261 - G/TRIMS/D/14 dated
Date: 2 November 1998
Document codes: WT/DS146/1/Corr.1; WT/DS146/1; WT/DS146/1; G/L/261/Corr.1; G/TRIMS/D/14/Corr.1; G/L/261; G/TRIMS/D/14; G/L/261
Complainant: Chile
Respondent: Uruguay
Third parties: EU, Mexico, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. I, III  GATT 1994

INDIA - MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Request for Consultations
Corrigendum
In the fifth line of paragraph 5 of docume nt - - dated
12 October 1998, "Article 21 of the TRIMs Agreem ent" should be replaced by "Article 2 of the
TRIMs Agreement".
INDE - MESURES CONCERNANT LE SECTEUR AUTOMOBILE
Demande de consultations
Corrigendum
Solicitud de celebración de consultas
Corrigendum
CZECH REPUBLIC – MEASURE AFFECTING IMPORT DUTY ON WHEAT FROM HUNGARY
Document: Request for Consultations from Hungary
Date: 15 October 1998
Document codes: WT/DS148/1; G/AG/GEN/28
Complainant: Hungary
Respondent: Czech Republic
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4  AgricultureArt. I, II  GATT 1994

CZECH REPUBLIC – MEASURE AFFECTING IMPORT
DUTY ON WHEAT FROM HUNGARY
Request for Consultations from Hungary
The following communication, dated 12 October 1998, from the Permanent Mission of
Hungary to the Permanent Mission of the Czech Republic and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4. of the DSU.
The Government of Hungary requests urgent consultations with the Czech Republic pursuant
to Article 4.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes,
Article XXIII.1(a) of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 and Article 19 of the
Agreement on Agriculture regarding the Government Decree 235/98 adopted by the Czech Republic
which entered into force on 9 October 1998 and which increased the import duty of wheat originating
in Hungary to Kč 2290/t.
The import duty applied on wheat (HS 1001.1000, 1001.9099) of Hungarian origin exceeds
several times the respective bound rates as contained in the Czech Schedule for the year 1998. The
only country subject to this measure is Hungary. The Government of Hungary is of the view that this
measure is inconsistent with the obligations of the Czech Republic under the General Agreement on
Tariffs and Trade 1994 and the Agreement on Agriculture. The provisions of the agreements with
which this measure is inconsistent include, but are not limited to, the following:
(i) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, Article I
(ii) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, Article II
(iii) Agreement on Agriculture, Article 4
Taking into account the clear inconsistency of this measure with the most fundamental
obligations of the Czech Republic under the WTO and the severe economic and trade losses that are
being caused by this measure and in view of the fact that the measure is expected to remain in force
until 26 April 1999, the solution of this case is of extreme urgency. It is for this very reason that
Hungary invokes the urgency provision of the DSU as indicated above.
The Government of Hungary reserves the right to raise additional claims, legal matters and
any other matters regarding the measure of the Czech Republic during the course of the consultations.
We look forward to receiving your reply to this request within a short period of time so as to
enable us to hold consultations before 22 October 1998 in line with Article 4.8 of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
INDIA – IMPORT RESTRICTIONS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 24 November 1998
Document codes: WT/DS149/2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. III, X, XI, XIII, XVII, XX, XXI  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 3  Import Licensing

INDIA – IMPORT RESTRICTIONS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 19 November 1998, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Permanent Mission of India, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission and to 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 United States Government hereby notifies the Government
of India that, in light of the substantial trade interest of the United States, it desires to be joined in the
consultations under Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994
("GATT 1994") requested by the European Communities in a communication circulated to WTO
Members on 12 November 1998 (), entitled "."
The substantial trade interest of the United States is based on the fact that in 1997, the United
States had exports to India of over $500 million U.S. in products listed in the "EC Priorities List"
covered by the import restrictions referred to in WT/DS/149/1.
INDIA - IMPORT RESTRICTIONS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 25 November 1998
Document codes: WT/DS149/3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. III, X, XI, XIII, XVII, XX, XXI  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - IMPORT RESTRICTIONS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 20 November 1998, from the Permanent Mission of
Japan to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to 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 Government of
India that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by the European Communities in a communication circulated to WTO Members on
November 12, 1998 (, GL/265, G/ A, 25) entitled " ".
INDIA - IMPORT RESTRICTIONS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Switzerland
Date: 26 November 1998
Document codes: WT/DS149/4; WT/DS149/1
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. III, X, XI, XIII, XVII, XX, XXI  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - IMPORT RESTRICTIONS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Switzerland
The following communication, dated 23 November 1998, from the Permanent Mission of
Switzerland to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to 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), Swit zerland hereby notifies the Government of India
that it considers having a substantial trade interest in the consultations requested by the European
Communities in document , circulated on 12 November 1998, and that it desires to be
joined in these consultations.
INDIA - IMPORT RESTRICTIONS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 26 November 1998
Document codes: WT/DS149/5
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. III, X, XI, XIII, XVII, XX, XXI  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - IMPORT RESTRICTIONS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Australia
The following communication, date 23 November 1998, from the Permanent Mission of
Australia to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to 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 Australia hereby notifies the Government
of India that, due to its substantial trade interest, it desires to be joined in the consultations under
Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by th e European Communities in a communication
circulated to WTO Members on 12 November 1998 () entitled .
Australia is a major producer and exporter of, and therefore has a substantial trade interest in,
many of the products covered by the import restrictions.
INDIA - MEASURES AFFECTING CUSTOMS DUTIES
Document: Request for Consultations by the European Communities
Date: 3 November 1998
Document codes: WT/DS150/1; G/L/266
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, III:2  GATT 1994

INDIA - MEASURES AFFECTING CUSTOMS DUTIES
Request for Consultations by the European Communities
The following communication, dated 30 October 1998, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of India and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
On behalf of the European Communities, I hereby request consultations with India pursuant
to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU) and Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994)
on a series of customs duties increases recently implemented by the Indian authorities.
The measures in question relate to:
- Schedule 1 of the1975 Customs Tariff Act;
- the so-called Special Customs Duty;
- the so-called Special Additional Duty.
Under the above measures, the aggregate value of tariffs resulting from the addition of the
different duties applied by India exceeds its WTO bound rates under a series of tariff headings.
The EC wish to express their concerns with the apparent lack of conformity of the above
measures with the obligations of India under GATT 1994. In particular the Communities' concerns
relate to Article II.1(b) and Article III.2 of GATT 1994.
I look forward to receiving your reply to this request from the European Communities and to
setting a mutually convenient date for these consultations.
INDIA - MEASURES AFFECTING CUSTOMS DUTIES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 11 November 1998
Document codes: WT/DS150/2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, III:2  GATT 1994

INDIA - MEASURES AFFECTING CUSTOMS DUTIES
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 9 November 1998, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Permanent Mission of India, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission and 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 United States Government hereby notifies the European
Communities that, in light of the substantial trade inte rest of the United States, it desires to be joined
in the consultations under Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by the European Communities in a
communication circulated to WTO Members on 30 October 1998 (), entitled "".
The United States has a substantial trade interest in products subject to the series of customs
duties increases recently implemented by Indian authorities. In 1997, the United States exported more
than 600 million U.S. dollars to India in products covered by the referenced customs duties.
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING CUSTOMS DUTIES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 17 November 1998
Document codes: WT/DS150/3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, III:2  GATT 1994

INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING CUSTOMS DUTIES
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 12 November 1998, from the Permanent Mission of
Canada to the Permanent Mission of India, the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission
and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of
the DSU.
Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes, the Government of Canada hereby notifies you of our desire to be joined in
the consultations requested by the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission under
Article XXII of GATT 1994 in the matter of "Indi a – Measures Affecting Customs Duties". The
30 October 1998 communication from the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission to the
Permanent Mission of India was circulated to WTO Members on 3 November 1998 ().
Canada has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the series of customs duties increases
recently implemented by Indian authorities.
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING CUSTOMS DUTIES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 17 November 1998
Document codes: WT/DS150/4
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, III:2  GATT 1994

INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING CUSTOMS DUTIES
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 13 November 1998, from the Permanent Mission of
Japan to the Permanent Mission of India, the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission 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 Government of
India that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by the European Communities in a communication circulated to WTO Members on
3 November 1998 (, ) entitled "".
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING CUSTOMS DUTIES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Switzerland
Date: 17 November 1998
Document codes: WT/DS150/5
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, III:2  GATT 1994

INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING CUSTOMS DUTIES
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Switzerland
The following communication, dated 13 November 1998, from the Permanent Mission of
Switzerland to the Permanent Mission of India, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant of paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Swit zerland hereby notifies the Government of India
that it considers having a substantial trade interest in the consultations requested by the European
Communities in document , circulated on 3 November 1998, and that it desires to be
joined in these consultations.
INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING CUSTOMS DUTIES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 17 November 1998
Document codes: WT/DS150/6
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, III:2  GATT 1994

INDIA – MEASURES AFFECTING CUSTOMS DUTIES
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Australia
The following communication, dated 12 November 1998, from the Permanent Mission of
Australia to the Permanent Mission of India, the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission
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 Australia hereby notifies that, due to
substantial trade interest, it desires to be joined in the consultations under Article XXII:1 of
GATT 1994 requested by the European Communities in a communication circulated to WTO
Members on 3 November 1998 () entitled "".
Australia's export trade to India, which is worth almost AUD 2 billion dollars each year, has
been affected by the customs duties increases recently implemented by the Indian authorities.
Australia therefore has a substantial trade interest in the measures which are the subject of the
European Communities request.
UNITED STATES – MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTS (II)
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the Dominican Republic
Date: 8 December 1998
Document codes: WT/DS151/2; WT/DS151/1; G/TMB/N/341; G/RO/D/3; G/TBT/D/19
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. III  GATT 1994Art. 2  Rules of OriginArt. 2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 2.4, 4.2, 4.4  Textiles and Clothing

UNITED STATES – MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES
AND APPAREL PRODUCTS (II)
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the Dominican Republic
The following communication, dated 3 December 1998, from the Permanent Mission of the
Dominican Republic to the Permanent Mission of United States, the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Government of the Dominican Republic has taken note of the request for consultations
made by the Commission of the European Communities and circulated in document ,
, , and G/ L/279, dated 25 November 1998, concerning
measures by the United States Government affecting textiles and apparel products.
Given the importance of trade in textiles for the economy of our country, and in view of our
substantial trade interest, the Dominican Republic, in accordance with GATT Article XXII and
paragraph 4:11 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding, wishes to be joined in the consultation
procedure requested by the Commission of the European Communities.
UNITED STATES - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTS (II)
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Hong Kong, China
Date: 8 December 1998
Document codes: WT/DS151/3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. III  GATT 1994Art. 2  Rules of OriginArt. 2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 2.4, 4.2, 4.4  Textiles and Clothing

UNITED STATES - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES
AND APPAREL PRODUCTS (II)
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Hong Kong, China
The following communication, dated 4 December 1998, from the Hong Kong, China
Economic and Trade Office to the Permanent Mission of United States, the Permanent Delegation of
the European Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to the procedures laid down in Ar ticle 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, Hong Kong, China wishes to be joined in the
consultations requested by the European Communities under, inter alia, Article XXII of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 as circulated under WTO document reference
dated 25 November 1998, regarding the changes by the United States of America to their rules of
origin for textiles and apparel products, which changes entered into force on 1 July 1996.
Hong Kong, China considers that it has a substantial trade interest in the consultations
requested by the European Communities.
UNITED STATES - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTS (II)
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Pakistan
Date: 9 December 1998
Document codes: WT/DS151/4
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. III  GATT 1994Art. 2  Rules of OriginArt. 2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 2.4, 4.2, 4.4  Textiles and Clothing

UNITED STATES - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES
AND APPAREL PRODUCTS (II)
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Pakistan
The following communication, dated 4 December 1998, from the Permanent Mission of
Pakistan to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Pakistan wishes to be joined in the
consultations requested by the European Communities under, inter alia, Article 4.4 of the DSU and
Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (circulated in
document dated 25 November 1998) regarding changes by the United States of America
to its rules of origin for textile and apparel products.
Pakistan considers that being a major textiles exporting country, it has a substantial trade
interest in the consultations requested by the European Communities. Our interest in these
consultations also derives from the possible implications that the matter has for Pakistan's textiles
exports.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Honduras
Date: 7 December 1998
Document codes: WT/DS151/5; WT/DS151/1; G/TMB/N/341; G/RO/D/3; G/TBT/D/19; G/L/279
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. III  GATT 1994Art. 2  Rules of OriginArt. 2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 2.4, 4.2, 4.4  Textiles and Clothing

UNITED STATES – MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES
AND APPAREL PRODUCTS (II)
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Honduras
The following communication, dated 4 December 1998, from the Permanent Mission of
Honduras to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Government of Honduras has taken note of the request for consultations made by the
Commission of the European Communities and circulated in document , ,
, and , dated 25 November 1998, regarding the change to US rules of
origin for textiles and apparel products.
Given the importance of trade in textiles for the economy of our country, and in view of our
substantial trade interest, Honduras wishes, in accordance with GATT Article XXII and
paragraph 4:11 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding, to be joined in the consultation procedure
requested by the Commission of the European Communities.
UNITED STATES - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTS (II)
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 7 December 1998
Document codes: WT/DS151/6
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. III  GATT 1994Art. 2  Rules of OriginArt. 2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 2.4, 4.2, 4.4  Textiles and Clothing

UNITED STATES - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES
AND APPAREL PRODUCTS (II)
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 7 December 1998, form the Permanent Mission of Japan
to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission 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 Government of
the United States that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be joined in the
consultations requested by the European Communities in a communication circulated to WTO
Members on 25 November 1998 (, , , , )
entitled "".
UNITED STATES - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTS (II)
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Switzerland
Date: 7 December 1998
Document codes: WT/DS151/7
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. III  GATT 1994Art. 2  Rules of OriginArt. 2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 2.4, 4.2, 4.4  Textiles and Clothing

UNITED STATES - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES
AND APPAREL PRODUCTS (II)
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Switzerland
The following communication, dated 7 December 1998, from the Permanent Mission of
Switzerland to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission 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), Switzerland hereby notifies that it considers to have a
substantial trade interest in the consultations requested by the European Communities in document
, circulated on 25 November 1998. Switz erland consequently notifies hereby its desire
to be joined in these consultations.
UNITED STATES - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTS (II)
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from El Salvador
Date: 10 December 1998
Document codes: WT/DS151/8; WT/DS151/1; G/TMB/N/341; G/RO/D/3; G/TBT/D/19; G/L/279
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. III  GATT 1994Art. 2  Rules of OriginArt. 2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 2.4, 4.2, 4.4  Textiles and Clothing

UNITED STATES - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES
AND APPAREL PRODUCTS (II)
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from El Salvador
The following communication, dated 7 December 1998, from the Permanent Mission of
El Salvador to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Government of El Salvador has taken note of the request for consultations made by the
Commission of the European Communities and circulated in document , ,
, and , dated 25 November 1998, concerning measures by the United
States Government affecting textiles and apparel products.
Given the importance of trade in textiles for the economy of our country, and in view of our
substantial trade interest, El Salvador, in accordance with GATT Article XXII and paragraph 4.11 of
the Dispute Settlement Understanding, wishes to be joined in the consultation procedure requested by
the Commission of the European Communities.
UNITED STATES - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTS (II)
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from India
Date: 14 January 1999
Document codes: WT/DS151/9
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. III  GATT 1994Art. 2  Rules of OriginArt. 2, Annex 1  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 2.4, 4.2, 4.4  Textiles and Clothing

UNITED STATES - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES
AND APPAREL PRODUCTS (II)
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from India
The following communication, dated 7 December 1998, from the Permanent Mission of India
to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, I ndia wishes to join in the consultations requested
by the European Communities under Article 4.4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes and Article XXII of GATT 1994 regarding changes by the US
to its rules of origin for textile and apparel products.
Being a major textile exporting country, India believes it has substantial trade interest in the
consultations requested by the European Communities.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the Dominican Republic
Date: 9 December 1998
Document codes: WT/DS152/2; WT/DS152/1
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican, Ecuador, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea, Saint Lucia, Thailand
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 21, 22, 23  Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU)Art. I, II, III, VIII, XI  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES - SECTIONS 301-310 OF THE TRADE ACT OF 1974
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the Dominican Republic
The following communication, dated 7 December 1998, from the Permanent Mission of the
Dominican Republic to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
The Government of the Dominican Republic has taken note of the request for consultations
made by the Commission of the European Communities and circulated in document ,
dated 30 November 1998, regarding Sections 301 to 310 of the United States Trade Act of 1974.
Since the measures in question are related to the matter "EC-Regime for the importation, sale
and distribution of Bananas" (WT/DS27), and in view of the importance of trade in bananas for the
economy of the Dominican Republic and our substantial trade interest in this matter, the Dominican
Republic, in accordance with GATT Article XXII and Article 4:11 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding, wishes to be joined in the consultation procedure requested by the Commission of the
European Communities.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Panama
Date: 9 December 1998
Document codes: WT/DS152/3; WT/DS152/1.
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican, Ecuador, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea, Saint Lucia, Thailand
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 21, 22, 23  Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU)Art. I, II, III, VIII, XI  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES - SECTIONS 301-310 OF THE TRADE ACT OF 1974
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Panama
The following communication, dated 4 December 1998, from the Permanent Mission of
Panama to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
I have the honour to refer to the request for consultations transmitted to you by the Permanent
Delegation of the European Communities on 25 November and circulated to all Members of the
 in document
In that communication, the Permanent Delegation of the European Communities requested
consultations with regard to Title III, Chapter 1 (sections 301-310) of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended (19 USC, paragraphs 2411-2420) and in pa rticular sections 306 and 305 of that Act
(19 USC, paragraphs 2416 and 2415 respectively), on the grounds, inter alia , that these sections
"… do not allow the United States to comply with the rules of the DSU in situations where a prior
multilateral ruling under the DSU on the conformity of implementing measures has not yet been
adopted by the DSB".
The request for consultations was made pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU) and Article XXII:1 of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994).
The holding of consultations on this matter arises from the implementation process of the
conclusions and recommendations made in the reports of the Panel and Appellate Body in European
Communities - Regime for the Importation, Sale and Distribution of Bananas (WT/DS27). As you
must be aware, the Republic of Panama has a substantial trade interest in this dispute, which will be
significantly affected, in one way or another, by the implementation of the conclusions and
recommendations of the two reports. I therefore wish to inform you of my country's wish that it be
joined in these consultations, pursuant to Article XXII of GATT 1994, and Article 4.11 of the DSU.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Guatemala
Date: 9 December 1998
Document codes: WT/DS152/4; WT/DS152/1.
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican, Ecuador, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea, Saint Lucia, Thailand
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3, 21, 22, 23  Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU)Art. I, II, III, VIII, XI  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES - SECTIONS 301-310
OF THE TRADE ACT OF 1974
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Guatemala
The following communication, dated 9 December 1998, from the Permanent Mission of
Guatemala to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
By a communication dated 25 November 1998, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Communities requested consultations with the Mission of the United States. This request was
circulated in document
The Permanent Delegation of the European Communities requested consultations with regard
to Title III, Chapter 1 (sectio ns 301-310) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 USC,
paragraphs 2411-2420) and in particular sections 306 and 305 of that Act (19 USC, paragraphs 2416
and 2415 respectively), on the grounds, inter alia, that these sections "… do not allow the United
States to comply with the rules of the DSU in si tuations where a prior multilateral ruling under the
DSU on the conformity of implementing measures has not yet been adopted by the DSB".
The request for consultations arises from the implementation process of the conclusions and
recommendations made in the reports by the Panel and Appellate Body in European Communities -
Regime for the Importation, Sale and Distribution of Bananas (WT/DS27).
In accordance with Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes, the Government of Guatem ala hereby notifies the Government of the United
States that, taking into account Guatemala's substantial trade interest in the implementation process of
the conclusions and recommendations of the reports of the Panel and Appellate Body in European
Communities - Regime for the Importation, Sale and Distribution of Bananas (WT/DS27), it wishes to
be joined in the consultations pursuant to Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994.