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COLOMBIA – CUSTOMS MEASURES ON IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN GOODS FROM PANAMA
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Hong Kong, China
Date: 8 August 2006
Document codes: WT/DS348/5
Complainant: Panama
Respondent: Colombia
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1, V:6, X:1, XI:1, XIII:1, X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13  Customs valuation

COLOMBIA – CUSTOMS MEASURES ON IMPORTATION
OF CERTAIN GOODS FROM PANAMA

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Hong Kong, China

 The following communication, dated 4 Augus t 2006, from the delegation of Hong Kong,
China to the delegation of Colombia, the delegation of Panama 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, H ong Kong, China wishes to join the consultations
requested by Panama under Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
("GATT 1994") and Articles 19.1 and 19.2 of the Agre ement on Implementation of Article VII of the
GATT 1994 as circulated under WTO document re ference dated 25 July 2006,
regarding "".

 Hong Kong, China has a substantial trade interest in the consultations requested by Panama.
We would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
COLOMBIA – CUSTOMS MEASURES ON IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN GOODS FROM PANAMA
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Pakistan
Date: 8 August 2006
Document codes: WT/DS348/6; WT/DS348/1
Complainant: Panama
Respondent: Colombia
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1, V:6, X:1, XI:1, XIII:1, X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13  Customs valuation

COLOMBIA – CUSTOMS MEASURES ON IMPORTATION
OF CERTAIN GOODS FROM PANAMA

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Pakistan

 The following communication, dated 4 August 2006, from the delegation of Pakistan to the
delegation of Colombia, the delegation of Panama and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 With reference to the communication circulat ed on 25 July 2006 titled "Colombia – Customs
Measures on Importation of Certain Goods fro m Panama" (), and pursuant to
Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Pr ocedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, I
have the honour to notify that the Government of Paki stan, in the light of the substantial trade interest
of Pakistan, desires to join the consultations requ ested by Panama with resp ect to certain Colombian
measures on the importation of goods from Panama.
COLOMBIA – CUSTOMS MEASURES ON IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN GOODS FROM PANAMA
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu
Date: 9 August 2006
Document codes: WT/DS348/7
Complainant: Panama
Respondent: Colombia
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1, V:6, X:1, XI:1, XIII:1, X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13  Customs valuation

COLOMBIA – CUSTOMS MEASURES ON IMPORTATION
OF CERTAIN GOODS FROM PANAMA

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from
the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu

 The following communication, dated 4 August 2006, from the delegation of the Separate
Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen a nd Matsu to the delegation of Colombia, the
delegation of Panama and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of the Separa te Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu,
Kinmen and Matsu hereby notifies the Consulting Pa rties and the Dispute Settlement Body that it
wishes to join in the consultations requested by Panama regarding Customs Measures on Importation
of Certain Goods from Panama. Panama's request for consultations, pursuant to Article 4 of the DSU,
Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, and Articles 19.1 and 19.2 of the
Agreement on the Implementation of Article VII of GATT 1994, was circulated on 25 July 2006 in
document

 The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu has substantial trade
interest as well as systemic interest in this matter. Three of the resolutions listed in the Annex of
Panama's request for consultations, Resolu tion N° 08628, Resolution N° 08743 and Resolution
N° 11439, cover our exports into Colombia. We wo uld appreciate that the Consulting Parties inform
us of the date and venue of the consultations so as to enable our participation.
COLOMBIA – CUSTOMS MEASURES ON IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN GOODS FROM PANAMA
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Thailand
Date: 9 August 2006
Document codes: WT/DS348/8
Complainant: Panama
Respondent: Colombia
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1, V:6, X:1, XI:1, XIII:1, X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13  Customs valuation

COLOMBIA – CUSTOMS MEASURES ON IMPORTATION
OF CERTAIN GOODS FROM PANAMA

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Thailand

 The following communication, dated 4 August 2006, from the delegation of Thailand to the
delegation of Colombia, the delegation of Panama and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Kingdom of Thailand hereby notifies the consulting
parties and the Dispute Settlement Body of its desire to be joined in the consultations requested by
Panama in a communication circulated on 25 July 2006 ().

 As a significant global exporter of textiles, including to the Colombian market, the Kingdom
of Thailand has a substantial trade and systemic in terest in the subject of Panama's consultations
request. It is the Kingdom of Thaila nd's understanding that its exports of, inter alia, textiles to the
Colombian market are subject to some of the measures cited by Panama in its request for
consultations. Hence, the Kingdom of Thailand request s to be joined in the consultations requested
by Panama in this matter.

 I look forward to receiving confirmation of r eceipt and acceptance of this request, and advice
regarding the timing and venue for these consultations.
COLOMBIA – CUSTOMS MEASURES ON IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN GOODS FROM PANAMA
Document: Acceptance by Colombia of the Requests to Join Consultations China;  Hong Kong, China;  Guatemala;  Paki stan;  the Philippines;  Chinese Taipei;  and Thailand notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Panama, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The delegation of Colombia informed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of China; Hong Kong, China;  Guatemala;  Pakistan;  the Phili ppines;  Chinese Taipei;  and Thailand to join the consultations. COLOMBIE – MESURES DOUANIÈRES APPLIQUÉES À L'IMPORTATION DE CERTAINES MARCHANDISES EN PROVENANCE DU PANAMA
Date: 6 September 2006
Document codes: WT/DS348/9
Complainant: Panama
Respondent: Colombia
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1, V:6, X:1, XI:1, XIII:1, X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13  Customs valuation

COLOMBIA – CUSTOMS MEASURES ON IMPORTATION
OF CERTAIN GOODS FROM PANAMA

Acceptance by Colombia of the Requests to Join Consultations

 China; Hong Kong, China; Guatemala; Paki stan; the Philippines; Chinese Taipei; and
Thailand notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations
requested by Panama, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 The delegation of Colombia informed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of China;
Hong Kong, China; Guatemala; Pakistan; the Phili ppines; Chinese Taipei; and Thailand to join the
consultations.

COLOMBIE – MESURES DOUANIÈRES APPLIQUÉES À L'IMPORTATION DE
CERTAINES MARCHANDISES EN PROVENANCE DU PANAMA

DETERMINADAS MERCANCÍAS PROCEDENTES DE PANAMÁ

 China; Hong Kong, China; Guatemala; el Pa kistán; Filipinas; el Taipei Chino y Tailandia
notificaron al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias (O SD) su deseo de ser as ociados a las consultas

Filipinas; el Taipei Chino y Tailandia.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 12 October 2006
Document codes: WT/DS350/2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11, 1, 11.1, 11.3, 11.2, 2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION
OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Japan

 The following communication, dated 10 Oct ober 2006, from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of the European Communities an d 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), th e Government of Japan hereby notifies the
Government of the United States that it desires to be joined in the consultations requested by the
European Communities in a communication circ ulated to WTO Members on 3 October 2006
(, , ), titled " ". Japan has a substantial trade interest, inter alia , in the issue of the
WTO-consistency of the Zeroing Methodology as su ch, as shown by its own recourse to the WTO
dispute settlement procedure on this issue (DS322: " United States – Measures Relating to Zeroing
and Sunset Reviews").
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Thailand
Date: 16 October 2006
Document codes: WT/DS350/3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11, 1, 11.1, 11.3, 11.2, 2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

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OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Thailand

 The following communication, dated 12 Octobe r 2006, from the delegation of Thailand to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of the European Communities an d to the Chairman of
the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Thailand hereby notifies the consulting parties and the
Dispute Settlement Body of its desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the European
Communities in a communication circulated on 3 October 2006 ().

 Thailand has a substantial interest in this matter as some exports of Thailand to the
United States are subject to measures similar to those cited by the European Communities in its
request. Hence, Thailand requests to be joined in these consultations.

 I look forward to receiving confirmation of r eceipt and acceptance of this request, and advice
regarding the timing and venue for these consultations.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Brazil
Date: 17 October 2006
Document codes: WT/DS350/4; WT/DS350/1; G/L/786; G/ADP/D70/1
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11, 1, 11.1, 11.3, 11.2, 2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION
OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Brazil

 The following communication, dated 13 Octobe r 2006, from the delegation of Brazil to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of the European Communities an d to the Chairman of
the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 With reference to the request by the Europ ean Communities for consultations with the United
States concerning " "
(, , , dated 3 Octobe r 2006), and in light of Brazil's substantial
trade interest, I hereby wish to convey the request of the Government of Brazil, pursuant to
Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Go verning the Settlement of Disputes
("DSU"), to join in these consultations.

 Brazil would appreciate being informed of the date and venue of consultations.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from India
Date: 17 October 2006
Document codes: WT/DS350/5
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11, 1, 11.1, 11.3, 11.2, 2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION
OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from India

 The following communication, dated 13 Octobe r 2006, from the delegation of India to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of the European Communities an d 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), th e Government of India hereby notifies the
Government of the United States of its desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the
European Communities in a communication circ ulated to WTO Members on 3 October 2006
(, , ), titled " ". India has a substantial trade interest in the matter as some exports of India
to the United States are also subject to measures si milar to those cited by the European Communities
in its request.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities Note by the Secretariat
Date: 10 July 2007
Document codes: WT/DS350/7; WT/DS350/6; WT/DS350/6
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11, 1, 11.1, 11.3, 11.2, 2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

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OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY

Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 4 June 2007, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") established a Panel
pursuant to the request of the European Communities in document , in accordance with
Article 6 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding ("DSU").
2. The Panel's terms of reference are the following:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited
by the European Communities in document , the matter referred to the
DSB by the European Communiti es in that document, and to make such findings as
will assist the DSB in making the recommendations or in giving the rulings provided
for in those agreements."
3. On 29 June 2007, the European Communities requested the Director-General to determine the
composition of the Panel, pursuant to paragraph 7 of Article 8 of the DSU. This paragraph provides:
"If there is no agreement on the panelists within 20 days after the date of the
establishment of a panel, at the request of either party, the Director-General, in
consultation with the Chairman of the DSB and the Chairman of the relevant Council
or Committee, shall determine the com position of the panel by appointing the
panelists whom the Director-General consid ers most appropriate in accordance with
any relevant special or additional rules or procedures of the covered agreement or
covered agreements which are at issue in th e dispute, after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of th e DSB shall inform the Members of the
composition of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the
Chairman receives such a request."
4. On 6 July 2007, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:
Chairperson: Mr. Faizullah Khilji

 Members: Mr. Michael Mulgrew
 Ms Lilia R. Bautista

5. Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Norway, Chinese Taipei, and Thailand
have reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 4 October 2007
Document codes: WT/DS350/8
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11, 1, 11.1, 11.3, 11.2, 2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

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OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 1 Oct ober 2007, addressed to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated pur suant to Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU).

 Article 12.8 of the DSU stipulates that the period in which a panel shall conduct its
examination, from the date that the composition and te rms of reference of the panel have been agreed
upon until the date that the final report is issued to the parties, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six
months.

 Article 12.9 of the DSU states that when a pane l considers that it cannot issue its report within
six months, it shall inform the DSB in writing of the reasons for the delay, together with an estimate
of the period within which it will issue its report.

 The panel on
(DS350) was established by the DSB on 4 June 2007 and composed on 6 July 2007.

 It will not, however, be possible for the Panel to complete its work in six months in light of
scheduling conflicts.

 The Panel expects to complete its work in June 2008.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY
Document: Replacement of a Member of the Panel Note by the Secretariat Following the resignation on 8 November 2007 of  Ms. Lilia R. Bautista, Member of the Panel, the Parties, on 27 November 2007, have ap pointed a new Panel Member.  Accordingly, the composition of the Panel is as follows: Chairperson: Mr. Faizullah Khilji Members: Mr. Michael Mulgrew Ms. Andrea Marie Brown
Date: 30 November 2007
Document codes: WT/DS350/9
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11, 1, 11.1, 11.3, 11.2, 2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

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OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY

Replacement of a Member of the Panel

Note by the Secretariat

 Following the resignation on 8 November 2007 of Ms. Lilia R. Bautista, Member of the
Panel, the Parties, on 27 November 2007, have ap pointed a new Panel Member. Accordingly, the
composition of the Panel is as follows:

Chairperson: Mr. Faizullah Khilji

 Members: Mr. Michael Mulgrew
 Ms. Andrea Marie Brown
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 20 December 2007
Document codes: WT/DS350/10
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11, 1, 11.1, 11.3, 11.2, 2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION
OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 14 Dece mber 2007, addressed to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated pur suant to Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU).

 Article 12.8 of the DSU stipulates that the period in which a panel shall conduct its
examination, from the date that the composition and te rms of reference of the panel have been agreed
upon until the date that the final report is issued to the parties, shall, as a general rule, not exceed
six months.

 Article 12.9 of the DSU states that when a pane l considers that it cannot issue its report within
six months, it shall inform the DSB in writing of the reasons for the delay, together with an estimate
of the period within which it will issue its report.

 The Panel on (DS350) was established by the DSB on 4 June 2007 and composed on 6 July 2007.

 As you may recall, I have informed you in October 2007 that it would not be possible for the
Panel to complete its work in six months in light of scheduling conflicts. The Panel indicated that it
was expecting to complete its work in June 2008.

 Please note that due to the resignation of Ms Lilia R. Bautista in November 2007, further
delays are unavoidable.

 The Panel expects to complete its work in September 2008.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 23 December 2008
Document codes: WT/DS350/13
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11, 1, 11.1, 11.3, 11.2, 2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

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OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY

Communication from the Appellate Body

 The following communication, dated 22 December 2008, from the Chairman of the Appellate
Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 I am writing to you pursuant to Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, which stipulates that, as a general rule, the Appellate Body will
circulate its Report no later than 60 days afte r the appellant has formally notified the Dispute
Settlement Body (the "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.

 The European Communities notified the DSB on 6 November 2008 of its decision to appeal
certain issues of law covered in the Panel Report a nd legal interpretations de veloped by the Panel in
this case, with the result that the 60-day period e xpires on Monday, 5 January 2009. Due to the time
required for completion and translation of the Report, the Appellate Body will not be able to circulate
its Report by Monday, 5 January 2009. We estimate that the Appellate Body Report in this appeal
will be circulated to WTO Members no later than Wednesday, 4 February 2009.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 6 February 2009
Document codes: WT/DS350/14; WT/DS350/AB/R.
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11, 1, 11.1, 11.3, 11.2, 2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

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OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY

Communication from the Appellate Body

 The following communication, dated 4 February 2009, from the Chairman of the Appellate
Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 It is my honour to provide to you the Report of the Appellate Body in , It will be
circulated to Members of the at 4.00 p.m. today, in accordance with
paragraph 5 of Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedu res Governing the Settlement of
Disputes. It is a confidential document until its circulation. The three Members of the
Appellate Body who served on this appeal were : Ms. Yuejiao Zhang, as Presiding Member, and
Mr. Luiz Olavo Baptista and myself, as Members.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY
Document: Communication from the United States and the European Communities concerning Article 21.3(c) of the DSU
Date: 8 April 2009
Document codes: WT/DS350/16
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11, 1, 11.1, 11.3, 11.2, 2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

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OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY

Communication from the United States and the European Communities

concerning Article 21.3(c) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 6 April 2009, from the delegation of the United States
and the delegation of the European Communities to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated at the request of these delegations.

 On 19 February 2009, the Dispute Settleme nt Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations
and rulings in the dispute (WT/DS350). At the meeting of the DSB held on 20 March 2009, the United States
notified the DSB that it intends to implement th e recommendations and rulings of the DSB in this
dispute and stated that it would need a reasonable period of time for implementation.

 Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Proce dures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes ("DSU") provides that, in absence of an agreem ent 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 par ties to discuss a mutually agreed period, the
European Communities and the United States (i) ag ree 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 arb itrator, following consultation with the parties,
considers that additional time is re quired; and (ii) hereby confirm that any award of the arbitrator
(including an award not made within 90 days afte r the date of adoption of the DSB recommendations
and rulings) shall be deemed to be an award of the arbitrator for the purposes of Article 21.3(c) of the
DSU in determining the reasonable period of time for the United States to implement the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB:

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

For the United States

Mr. David P. Shark
Chargé d'affaires a.i.
Deputy Permanent Representative
of the United States
For the European Communities

H.E. Mr. Eckart Guth
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
of the European Commission
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 4 June 2009
Document codes: WT/DS350/17
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11, 1, 11.1, 11.3, 11.2, 2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION
OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY

Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 2 June 2009, from the delegation of the United States
and the delegation of the European Communities to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated in accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

 The United States of America and the Europ ean Communities wish to inform you that,
pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes, we have agreed that the reasonable period of time for the United States to implement the
recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") in the dispute (WT/DS350) shall be ten (10) months
from the date of adoption of the recommendations and rulings of the DSB. Accordingly, the
reasonable period of time expires on 19 December 2009.

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

For the United States

H.E. Mr. Peter F. Allgeier
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
of the United States
 For the European Communities

H. E. Mr. Eckart Guth
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
of the European Commission
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY
Document: Status Report by the United States
Date: 11 December 2009
Document codes: WT/DS350/18
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11, 1, 11.1, 11.3, 11.2, 2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION
OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY

Status Report by the United States

 The following communication, dated 10 December 2009, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settleme nt Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS350)

 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU").

 On 19 February 2009, the Dispute Settleme nt Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations
and rulings in
(DS350). At the following DSB meeting, on 20 Ma rch 2009, the United States informed the DSB of
its intention to implement the recommendations an d rulings of the DSB in connection with this
matter. The United States and the European Comm unities agreed that the reasonable period of time
for the United States to implement the recommend ations and rulings of the DSB would end on
19 December 2009.

 The United States Trade Representative has ma de a written request to the Secretary of
Commerce to issue a determination under section 12 9(b) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act that
would render the following determinations not inc onsistent with the recommendations and rulings of
the DSB: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fa ir Value: Purified Carboxymethylcellulose
from Sweden ; Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Purified
Carboxymethylcellulose from the Netherlands; Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value:
Purified Carboxymethylcellulose from Finland ; and Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair
Value: Chlorinated Isocyanurates from Spain.

 The United States will continue to consult with interested parties in order to address the other
findings contained in these reports.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 8 January 2010
Document codes: WT/DS350/18/Add.1
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11, 1, 11.1, 11.3, 11.2, 2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION
OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY

Status Report by the United States

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 7 January 2010, from the delegation of the United States
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS350)

 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU").

 On 19 February 2009, the Dispute Settleme nt Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations
and rulings in
(DS350). At the following DSB meeting, on 20 Ma rch 2009, the United States informed the DSB of
its intention to implement the recommendations an d rulings of the DSB in connection with this
matter. The United States and the European Communities ("EC") agreed that the reasonable period of
time for the United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB would end on
19 December 2009.

 The United States Trade Representative has ma de a written request to the Secretary of
Commerce to issue a determination under Section 12 9(b) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act that
would render the following determinations not inc onsistent with the recommendations and rulings of
the DSB: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fa ir Value: Purified Carboxymethylcellulose
from Sweden ; Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Purified
Carboxymethylcellulose from the Netherlands; Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value:
Purified Carboxymethylcellulose from Finland ; and Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair
Value: Chlorinated Isocyanurates from Spain . On 17 December 2009, Commerce issued the
preliminary results under Section 129(b) with respect to the four determinations. Interested parties
now have an opportunity to comment on the prelim inary results prior to th e issuance of the final
determinations under Section 129(b).

 The United States will continue to consult with interested parties in order to address the other
recommendations and rulings of the DSB.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 8 February 2010
Document codes: WT/DS350/18/Add.2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11, 1, 11.1, 11.3, 11.2, 2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION
OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY

Status Report by the United States

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 5 February 2010, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settleme nt Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS350)

 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU").

 On 19 February 2009, the Dispute Settleme nt Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations
and rulings in
(DS350). At the following DSB meeting, on 20 Ma rch 2009, the United States informed the DSB of
its intention to implement the recommendations an d rulings of the DSB in connection with this
matter. The United States and the European Communities ("EC") agreed that the reasonable period of
time for the United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB would end on
19 December 2009.

 The United States Trade Representative has ma de a written request to the Secretary of
Commerce to issue a determination under Section 12 9(b) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act that
would render the following determinations not inc onsistent with the recommendations and rulings of
the DSB: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fa ir Value: Purified Carboxymethylcellulose
from Sweden ; Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Purified
Carboxymethylcellulose from the Netherlands; Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value:
Purified Carboxymethylcellulose from Finland ; and Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair
Value: Chlorinated Isocyanurates from Spain . On 17 December 2009, Commerce issued the
preliminary results under Section 129(b) with respect to the four determinations. Interested parties
now have an opportunity to comment on the prelim inary results prior to th e issuance of the final
determinations under Section 129(b).

 The United States will continue to consult with interested parties in order to address the other
recommendations and rulings of the DSB.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 9 March 2010
Document codes: WT/DS350/18/Add.3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11, 1, 11.1, 11.3, 11.2, 2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION
OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY

Status Report by the United States

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 8 March 2010, from the delegation of the United States
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS350)

 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU").

 On 19 February 2009, the Dispute Settleme nt Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations
and rulings in
(DS350). At the following DSB meeting, on 20 Ma rch 2009, the United States informed the DSB of
its intention to implement the recommendations an d rulings of the DSB in connection with this
matter. The United States and the European Communiti es ("EC") agreed that the reasonable period of
time for the United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB would end on
19 December 2009.

 The United States Trade Representative has ma de a written request to the Secretary of
Commerce to issue a determination under Section 12 9(b) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act that
would render the following determinations not inc onsistent with the recommendations and rulings of
the DSB: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fa ir Value: Purified Carboxymethylcellulose
from Sweden ; Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Purified
Carboxymethylcellulose from the Netherlands; Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value:
Purified Carboxymethylcellulose from Finland ; and Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair
Value: Chlorinated Isocyanurates from Spain . On 17 December 2009, Commerce issued the
preliminary results under Section 129(b) with respect to the four determinations. Interested parties
now have had an opportunity to comment on the preliminary results prior to the issuance of the final
determinations under Section 129(b).

 The United States will continue to consult with interested parties in order to address the other
recommendations and rulings of the DSB.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 9 April 2010
Document codes: WT/DS350/18/Add.4
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11, 1, 11.1, 11.3, 11.2, 2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION
OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY

Status Report by the United States

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 8 April 2010, from the delegation of the United States to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS350)

 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU").

 On 19 February 2009, the Dispute Settleme nt Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations
and rulings in
(DS350). At the following DSB meeting, on 20 Ma rch 2009, the United States informed the DSB of
its intention to implement the recommendations an d rulings of the DSB in connection with this
matter. The United States and the European Communiti es ("EC") agreed that the reasonable period of
time for the United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB would end on
19 December 2009.

 The United States Trade Representative has ma de a written request to the Secretary of
Commerce to issue a determination under Section 12 9(b) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act that
would render the following determinations not inc onsistent with the recommendations and rulings of
the DSB: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fa ir Value: Purified Carboxymethylcellulose
from Sweden ; Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Purified
Carboxymethylcellulose from the Netherlands; Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value:
Purified Carboxymethylcellulose from Finland ; and Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair
Value: Chlorinated Isocyanurates from Spain . On 17 December 2009, Commerce issued the
preliminary results under Section 129(b) with respect to the four determinations. Interested parties
now have had an opportunity to comment on the preliminary results prior to the issuance of the final
determinations under Section 129( b). On March 12, 2010, Commerce issued the final results under
section 129(b) with respect to the four determinations in the original investigations. The United States
is now consulting internally on next steps under section 129(b).

 The United States will continue to consult with interested parties in order to address the other
recommendations and rulings of the DSB.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 7 May 2010
Document codes: WT/DS350/18/Add.5
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11, 1, 11.1, 11.3, 11.2, 2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION
OF ZEROING METHODOLOGY

Status Report by the United States

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 6 May 2010, from the delegation of the United States to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS350)

 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU").

 On 19 February 2009, the Dispute Settleme nt Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations
and rulings in
(DS350). At the following DSB meeting, on 20 Ma rch 2009, the United States informed the DSB of
its intention to implement the recommendations an d rulings of the DSB in connection with this
matter. The United States and the European Commun ities agreed that the reasonable period of time
for the United States to implement the recommend ations and rulings of the DSB would end on
19 December 2009.

 The United States Trade Representative has ma de a written request to the Secretary of
Commerce to issue a determination under Section 12 9(b) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act that
would render the following determinations not inc onsistent with the recommendations and rulings of
the DSB: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fa ir Value: Purified Carboxymethylcellulose
from Sweden ; Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Purified
Carboxymethylcellulose from the Netherlands; Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value:
Purified Carboxymethylcellulose from Finland ; and Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair
Value: Chlorinated Isocyanurates from Spain . On 17 December 2009, the US Department of
Commerce issued the preliminary results under Section 129(b) with respect to the four
determinations. Interested parties had an opportuni ty to comment on the preliminary results prior to
the issuance of the final determinations under Section 129(b). On 12 March 2010, the Department
issued the final results under section 129(b) with resp ect to the four determinations in the original
investigations. The United States is now consulting internally on next steps under section 129(b).

 The United States will continue to consult with interested parties in order to address the other
recommendations and rulings of the DSB.