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CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico
Date: 1 May 2006
Document codes: WT/DS342/6
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, III:1, II:1, X:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Mexico

 The following communication, received on 28 April 2006, from the delegation of Mexico to
the delegation of China, the delegation of Canada and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 My authorities have instructed me to request, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the
WTO Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, that Mexico be
joined in the consultations requested by Canada on 13 April 2006 in a communication circulated to
Members on 19 April 2006 which identifies the subj ect of the requested consultations as "China's
treatment of automobile parts from Canada."

 As a producer of automobile parts, Mexico has a substantial trade interest in this case, and
would be most grateful if its request were given due consideration.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Acceptance by China of the Requests to Join Consultations Australia, the European Communities, Japan , Mexico and the United States notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be  joined in the consultations requested by Canada,
Date: 8 May 2006
Document codes: WT/DS342/7
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, III:1, II:1, X:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Acceptance by China of the Requests to Join Consultations

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

 The delegation of China informed the DSB th at it had accepted the requests of Australia, the
European Communities, Japan, Mexico and the United States to join the consultations.

DE PIÈCES AUTOMOBILES

savoir à l'Organe de règlement des différends (ORD ) qu'ils désiraient être admis à participer aux

et le Mexique.

DE PARTES DE AUTOMÓVILES

y México.
CHINA - MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 3 March 2009
Document codes: WT/DS342/15
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, III:1, II:1, X:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA - MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 27 Februa ry 2009, from the delegation of China and the
delegation of Canada to the Chairman of the Di spute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance
with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

 We wish to inform you that, pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, China and Canada have agreed that the reasonable
period of time for China to implement the recomme ndations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement
Body ("DSB") in the dispute China – Measures Affecting Imports of Automobile Parts (WT/DS342)
shall be 7 months and 20 days from the date of adoption of the DSB recommendations and rulings.
Accordingly, the reasonable period of time expires on 1 September 2009.

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

For China

H.E. Mr. Sun Zhenyu
Ambassador

 For Canada

Heather Grant
Deputy Permanent Representative
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 16 January 2009
Document codes: WT/DS342/14; WT/DS342/AB/R; WT/DS342/R
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, III:1, II:1, X:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Appellate Body Report and Panel Report

Action by the Dispute Settlement Body

 At its meeting on 12 January 2009, the Dis pute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body
report on China – Measures Affecting Im ports of Automobile Parts () and the Panel
report (), as modified by the Appellate Bo dy report. The Panel report should be read in
conjunction with the Appellate Body report.

DE PIÈCES AUTOMOBILES

Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial

 À sa réunion du 12 janvier 2009, l'Organe de rè glement des différends a adopté le rapport de
l'Organe d'appel sur l'affaire Chine – Mesures affectant les importations de pièces automobiles
d'appel. Le rapport du Groupe spécial est à lire conjointement avec celui de l'Organe d'appel.

DE PARTES DE AUTOMÓVILES

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias

 En su reunión de 12 de enero de 2009, el Ór gano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON SHRIMP FROM THAILAND
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from India
Date: 3 May 2006
Document codes: WT/DS343/2
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, India, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4.2, 2.1, 2.4, 9.3, 18.1, 7, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 7.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 7.2  Anti-dumpingArt. XI:1, I:1, II:1, X:3(a), XX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON SHRIMP
FROM THAILAND

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from India

 The following communication, dated 1 May 2006, from the delegation of India to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of Thailand and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understa nding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU"), the Government of India hereby notifies its desire to be joined in
the consultations requested by Thailand pursuant to Article 4 of the DSU, Article XXII:1 of General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (the "GA TT") and Articles 17.2, 17.3 and 17.4 of the
Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the GATT 1994 (the "AD Agreement") with respect to
certain issues relating to the final anti-dumping measures imposed by the United States on imports of
certain frozen warmwater shrimp from Thailand. The communication dated 24 April 2006 from the
delegation of Thailand to the delegation of the Un ited States and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body was circulated to WTO Members on 27 April 2006 (; ;

 India has a substantial trade interest in the matter in dispute in view of similar measures
having been applied on shrimp imported from India, as well as a systemic interest in the matter of
calculation of dumping margins and the requirement to maintain a continuous bond in the amount of
the anti-dumping duty margin multiplied by the va lue of imports of frozen warmwater shrimp
imported by the importer in the preceding year in the light of the relevant provisions of the
AD Agreement and of the GATT raised in the consu ltation request of Thailand. India's substantial
trade interest in the matter is evid enced also by the fact that India has significant exports of shrimp to
the United States.

 We would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of consultations, so as to
enable us to participate in the consultations.
UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON SHRIMP FROM THAILAND
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Brazil
Date: 9 May 2006
Document codes: WT/DS343/4; WT/DS343/1
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, India, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4.2, 2.1, 2.4, 9.3, 18.1, 7, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 7.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 7.2  Anti-dumpingArt. XI:1, I:1, II:1, X:3(a), XX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON SHRIMP
FROM THAILAND

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Brazil

 The following communication, dated 5 May 200 6, from the delegation of Brazil to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of Thailand and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 With reference to the request by Thailand fo r consultations with the United States concerning
 (, circulated on
27 April 2006), I hereby wish to convey the request of the Government of Brazil, pursuant to
Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures governing the Settlement of Disputes
("DSU"), to join in these consultations.

 Brazil has a substantial trade interest in th e issues under consultation. Brazil is among the
major suppliers of shrimp to the US market whic h has responded for approximately 45% of Brazilian
exports of shrimp. Brazil is also subject of the pr oceedings that Thailand has challenged in its request
for consultations and that lead to the imposition of anti-dumping duties also on Brazilian exports.

 Brazil would appreciate being informed of the date and venue of consultations.
UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON SHRIMP FROM THAILAND
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from China
Date: 10 May 2006
Document codes: WT/DS343/5
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, India, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4.2, 2.1, 2.4, 9.3, 18.1, 7, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 7.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 7.2  Anti-dumpingArt. XI:1, I:1, II:1, X:3(a), XX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON SHRIMP
FROM THAILAND

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from China

 The following communication, dated 8 May 2006, from the delegation of China to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of Thailand 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 "DSU"), the Government of the People's Republic of China hereby notifies
it desire to be joined in the consultations request ed by Thailand in a communication circulated to
WTO Members on 27 April 2006 (, , ) titled " ".

 China has a substantial trade interest in the ma tter in this dispute in view of similar measures
having been applied on shrimp imported from China.

 China looks forward to receiving your reply at an early date.
UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON SHRIMP FROM THAILAND
Document: Request to Join Consultations Corrigendum In documents WT/DS343/2, WT/DS343/3, WT/DS343/4 and WT/DS343/5, the title should read: "UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND" ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES ANTIDUMPING FINALES VISANT LES CREVETTES EN PROVENANCE DE THAÏLANDE
Date: 7 July 2006
Document codes: WT/DS343/2/Corr.2; WT/DS343/3/Corr.1; WT/DS343/4/Corr.1; WT/DS343/5/Corr.1; WT/DS343/2; WT/DS343/3; WT/DS343/4; WT/DS343/5; WT/DS343/2; WT/DS343/4; WT/DS343/5
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, India, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4.2, 2.1, 2.4, 9.3, 18.1, 7, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 7.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 7.2  Anti-dumpingArt. XI:1, I:1, II:1, X:3(a), XX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON SHRIMP
FROM THAILAND

Request to Join Consultations

Corrigendum

 In documents , , and , the title should
read:

"UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND"

ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES ANTIDUMPING FINALES VISANT LES
CREVETTES EN PROVENANCE DE THAÏLANDE

Corrigendum

se lire:

CREVETTES EN PROVENANCE DE THAÏLANDE"

ESTADOS UNIDOS – MEDIDAS ANTIDUMPING DEFINITIVAS SOBRE

Solicitud de asociación a las consultas

Corrigendum

modificarse de modo que diga lo siguiente:

"ESTADOS UNIDOS – MEDIDAS RELATIVAS A LOS
CAMARONES PROCEDENTES DE TAILANDIA"
UNITED STATES - MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND
Document: Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations Brazil, China, India and Japan notified the Dis pute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Thailand, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The delegation of the United States informed  the DSB that it had accepted the requests of Brazil, China and India to join the consultations. ÉTATS-UNIS - MESURES CONCERNANT LES CREVETTES EN PROVENANCE DE THAÏLANDE
Date: 28 July 2006
Document codes: WT/DS343/6
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, India, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4.2, 2.1, 2.4, 9.3, 18.1, 7, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 7.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 7.2  Anti-dumpingArt. XI:1, I:1, II:1, X:3(a), XX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES - MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND

Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations

 Brazil, China, India and Japan notified the Dis pute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to
be joined in the consultations requested by Thailand, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 The delegation of the United States informed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of
Brazil, China and India to join the consultations.

ÉTATS-UNIS - MESURES CONCERNANT LES CREVETTES
EN PROVENANCE DE THAÏLANDE

ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDAS RELATIVAS A LOS
CAMARONES PROCEDENTES DE TAILANDIA

 El Brasil, China, la India y el Japón notificar on al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias (OSD),
solicitadas por Tailandia.
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Thailand Note by the Secretariat
Date: 30 January 2007
Document codes: WT/DS343/8; WT/DS343/7
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, India, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4.2, 2.1, 2.4, 9.3, 18.1, 7, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 7.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 7.2  Anti-dumpingArt. XI:1, I:1, II:1, X:3(a), XX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND

Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Thailand

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 26 October 2006, the Dis pute Settlement Body (DSB) established a Panel
pursuant to the request of Thailand in document WT /DS343/7, in accordance with Article 6 of the
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 Thailand in document , the matter referred to the DSB by Thailand 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 19 January 2007, Thailand 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 the 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 26 January 2007, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:
Chairperson: Mr. Michael Cartland

 Members: Ms Enie Neri de Ross
 M r . G r a h a m S a m p s o n

5. Brazil, Chile, China, the Eur opean Communities, India, Korea, Japan and Mexico have
reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Thailand Note by the Secretariat Revision
Date: 20 February 2007
Document codes: WT/DS343/8/Rev.1; WT/DS343/7
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, India, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4.2, 2.1, 2.4, 9.3, 18.1, 7, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 7.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 7.2  Anti-dumpingArt. XI:1, I:1, II:1, X:3(a), XX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND

Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Thailand

Note by the Secretariat

Revision

1. At its meeting on 26 October 2006, the Dis pute Settlement Body (DSB) established a Panel
pursuant to the request of Thailand in document WT /DS343/7, in accordance with Article 6 of the
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 Thailand in document , the matter referred to the DSB by Thailand 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 19 January 2007, Thailand 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 the 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 26 January 2007, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:
Chairperson: Mr. Michael Cartland

 Members: Ms Enie Neri de Ross
 M r . G r a h a m S a m p s o n

5. Brazil, Chile, China, the European Communities, India, Korea, Japan, Mexico and Viet Nam
have reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND (DS343)
Document: UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES (DS345) Communication from the Chairman of the Panels
Date: 1 August 2007
Document codes: WT/DS343/9; WT/DS345/8
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, India, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4.2, 2.1, 2.4, 9.3, 18.1, 7, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 7.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 7.2  Anti-dumpingArt. XI:1, I:1, II:1, X:3(a), XX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO
SHRIMP FROM THAILAND (DS343)

UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE
SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES (DS345)

Communication from the Chairman of the Panels

 The following communication, dated 27 July 2007, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with 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 th e 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 ge neral rule, not exceed six
months.

 Article 12.9 of the DSU states that, when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report
within six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settle ment Body ("DSB") in writing of the reasons for
the delay, together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.

 The Panel on was
established by the DSB on 26 October 2006 and the Panel on United States – Customs Bond Directive
for Merchandise Subject to Anti-Dumping/Countervailing Duties (DS345) was established by the
DSB on 21 November 2006. Pursuant to Article 8.7 of the DSU, Thailand and India requested the
Director-General, on 19 January 2007, to determine the composition of the Panels. In accordance
with Article 9.3 of the DSU, the same persons serv ed on each of the above-mentioned Panels. The
Panels were composed on 26 January 2007.

 It will not be possible for the Panels to complete their work within six months of the date of
composition, inter alia, due to the nature and scope of the disputes.

 The Panels hope to complete their work by mid-November 2007.
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND
Document: Notification of an Other Appeal by the United States under Article 16.4 and Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), and under Rule 23(1) of the Working Procedures for Appellate Review
Date: 5 May 2008
Document codes: WT/DS343/11
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, India, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4.2, 2.1, 2.4, 9.3, 18.1, 7, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 7.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 7.2  Anti-dumpingArt. XI:1, I:1, II:1, X:3(a), XX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND

Notification of an Other Appeal by the United States

under Article 16.4 and Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU),
and under Rule 23(1) of the Working Procedures for Appellate Review

 The following notification, dated 29 April 2008, from the Delegation of the United States, is
being circulated to Members.

Report”) and certain legal interpretations developed by the Panel.
2. The United States seeks review by the Appellate Body of the Panel’s legal conclusion that the
enhanced bond requirement is not consistent with the Ad Note to Article VI of the General Agreement
on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (“GATT 1994") because it does not constitu te “reasonable” security (e.g.,
Panel Report, para. 7.150) and, related to this, the Panel’s c onclusion that the enhanced bond
requirement is not consistent with Article 18.1 of the Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of
GATT 1994 (“Antidumping Agreement”) because it is not “in accordance with the provisions of the
GATT 1994, as interpreted by the Antidumping Agreemen t” (e.g., Panel Report, paras. 7.151, 8.1).
These findings are in error and are based on erroneous findings on issues of law and legal
interpretations, including that additional security may only be considered “reasonable” within the
meaning of the Ad Note if a Member demonstrates, first, that antidumping rates in the order “are
likely to increase” and, second, properly determines the “likely amount” of the increase (e.g., Panel
Report, paras. 7.138-7.149).
3. The United States also seeks review of the Panel’s conclusion that the enhanced bond
requirement is not justified pursuant to GATT 1994 Article XX(d) (e.g., Pane l Report, para. 7.192),
including its finding that unless a Member demonstrates that rates in the order “are likely to increase”,
an additional security requirement cannot be consid ered “necessary” within the meaning of Article
XX(d) (e.g., Panel Report, para. 7.191). In these circumstances, the United States additionally
requests that the Appellate Body complete the Pane l's analysis with respect to Article XX(d). The
Appellate Body would not need to reach the U.S. appeal under this paragraph where the Appellate
Body has reversed the Panel findings and conclusions referenced in paragraph 1.
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND
Document: Communication from Thailand and the United States concerning Article 21.3(b) and Article 21.3(c) of the DSU
Date: 7 October 2008
Document codes: WT/DS343/15
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, India, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4.2, 2.1, 2.4, 9.3, 18.1, 7, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 7.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 7.2  Anti-dumpingArt. XI:1, I:1, II:1, X:3(a), XX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND

Communication from Thailand and the United States concerning

Article 21.3(b) and Article 21.3(c) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 2 Octobe r 2008, from the delegation of Thailand and the
delegation of the United States to the Chairman of th e Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the
request of these delegations.

 At its meeting on 1 August 2008, the Disput e Settlement Body (DSB) adopted the reports of
the Panel and the Appellate Body in the dispute (WT/DS343). At the meeting of the DSB held on 29 August 2008, the United States
notified the DSB that it intends to comply in this di spute with its WTO obligations, and stated that it
would need a reasonable period of ti me for implementation. At that meeting, Thailand indicated that
it looked forward to negotiations with the United St ates under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU regarding a
reasonable period of time for implementation.

 Article 21.3(c) of the DSU provides that, in the absence of an agreement between the parties
on a period of time, the reasonable period of time shall be determined "t hrough binding arbitration
within 90 days after the date of adoption of the recommendations and rulings." In order to allow
sufficient time for the parties to discuss a mutually agreed period, Thailand and the United States (i)
have agreed that any arbitrations under Article 21.3( c) of the DSU shall be completed no later than 60
days after the date of the appointment of an arbitrator, unless the arbitrator, following consultation
with the parties, considers that additional time is re quired; and (ii) hereby confirm that any awards of
the arbitrator (including awards not made with in 90 days after the date of adoption of the
recommendations and rulings) shall be deemed to be awards 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.

For Thailand

Thawatchai Sophastienphong
Ambassador
For the United States

David P. Shark
Chargé d’affaires a.i.
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 4 November 2008
Document codes: WT/DS343/16
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, India, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4.2, 2.1, 2.4, 9.3, 18.1, 7, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 7.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 7.2  Anti-dumpingArt. XI:1, I:1, II:1, X:3(a), XX  GATT 1994

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Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 31 Octobe r 2008, from the delegation of the United
States and the delegation of Thailand to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

 The Representatives of Thailand and the United States of America wish to inform you that,
pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes, they 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/DS343) shall be 8 months, expiring on
1 April 2009.

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

For the United States

Peter F. Allgeier
Ambassador
For Thailand

Thawatchai Sophastienphong
Ambassador
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON SHRIMP FROM THAILAND
Document: Request for Consultations by Thailand Corrigendum In document WT/DS343/1, G/L/776, G/ADP/D 66/1, dated 27 April 2006, the title should read: "UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON SHRIMP FROM THAILAND" ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES ANTIDUMPING VISANT LES
Date: 3 May 2006
Document codes: WT/DS343/1/Corr.1; WT/DS343/1; WT/DS343/1; G/L/776/Corr.1; G/ADP/D66/1/Corr.1; G/L/776; G/ADP/D; G/L/776
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, India, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4.2, 2.1, 2.4, 9.3, 18.1, 7, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 7.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 7.2  Anti-dumpingArt. XI:1, I:1, II:1, X:3(a), XX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON SHRIMP FROM THAILAND

Request for Consultations by Thailand

Corrigendum

 In document , , 66/1, dated 27 April 2006, the title should
read:

"UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON SHRIMP
FROM THAILAND"

ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES ANTIDUMPING VISANT LES
CREVETTES EN PROVENANCE DE THAÏLANDE

Corrigendum

se lire:

"ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES ANTIDUMPING FINALES VISANT LES
CREVETTES EN PROVENANCE DE THAÏLANDE"

CAMARONES PROCEDENTES DE TAILANDIA

Solicitud de celebración de consultas presentada por Tailandia

Corrigendum

deberá modificarse de modo que diga lo siguiente:

"ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDAS ANTIDUMPING DEFINITIVAS SOBRE
UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON SHRIMP FROM THAILAND
Document: Request for Consultations by Thailand Corrigendum In document WT/DS343/1, G/L/776, G/ADP/D 66/1, dated 27 April 2006, the title should read: "UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND" ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES ANTIDUMPING FINALES VISANT LES CREVETTES EN PROVENANCE DE THAÏLANDE
Date: 7 July 2006
Document codes: WT/DS343/1/Corr.2; WT/DS343/1; WT/DS343/1; G/L/776/Corr.2; G/ADP/D66/1/Corr.2; G/L/776; G/ADP/D; G/L/776
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, India, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4.2, 2.1, 2.4, 9.3, 18.1, 7, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 7.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 7.2  Anti-dumpingArt. XI:1, I:1, II:1, X:3(a), XX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON SHRIMP
FROM THAILAND

Request for Consultations by Thailand

Corrigendum

 In document , , 66/1, dated 27 April 2006, the title should
read:

"UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND"

ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES ANTIDUMPING FINALES VISANT LES
CREVETTES EN PROVENANCE DE THAÏLANDE

Corrigendum

se lire:

CREVETTES EN PROVENANCE DE THAÏLANDE"

CAMARONES PROCEDENTES DE TAILANDIA

Solicitud de celebración de consultas presentada por Tailandia

Corrigendum

deberá modificarse de modo que diga lo siguiente:

"ESTADOS UNIDOS – MEDIDAS RELATIVAS A LOS CAMARONES
PROCEDENTES DE TAILANDIA"
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND
Document: UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 11 June 2008
Document codes: WT/DS343/12; WT/DS345/11
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, EU, Japan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 18.1, 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 18.4, 18.5  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2, VI:3, VI, X:1, X:2, I, II:1, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 32.1, 10, 1, 14, 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND

UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO
ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES

Communication from the Appellate Body

 The following communication, dated 10 June 2008, from the Chairman of the Appellate Body
addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settle ment 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.

 Thailand and India each notified the DSB on 17 April 2008 of its decision to appeal certain
issues of law covered in the Panel Report and legal interpretations developed by the Panel in this case,
with the result that the 60-day period expires on Monday, 16 June 2008. Due to the time required for
completion and translation of the Report, the Appella te Body will not be able to circulate its Report
by Monday, 16 June 2008. We estimate that the Appellate Body Report in this appeal will be
circulated to WTO Members no later than Wednesday, 16 July 2008.
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND
Document: UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 17 July 2008
Document codes: WT/DS343/13; WT/DS345/12; WT/DS343/AB/R
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, EU, Japan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 18.1, 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 18.4, 18.5  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2, VI:3, VI, X:1, X:2, I, II:1, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 32.1, 10, 1, 14, 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND

UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO
ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES

Communication from the Appellate Body

 The following communication, dated 16 July 2008, from the Chairman of the Appellate Body
addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settle ment 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 , and United States – Customs Bond
Directive for Merchandise Subject to Anti-Dumping/Countervailing Duties , It will
be circulated to Members of the at 4 p.m. today, in accordance with
paragraph 5 of Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures 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 : Mr. Giorgio Sacerdoti, as Presiding Member,
Mr. A.V. Ganesan and myself, as Members.
UNITED STATES - MEASURES RELATING TO SHRIMP FROM THAILAND UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Reports Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 7 August 2008
Document codes: WT/DS343/14; WT/DS345/13; WT/DS343/AB/R; WT/DS345/AB/R; WT/DS343/R; WT/DS345/R
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, EU, Japan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 18.1, 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 18.4, 18.5  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2, VI:3, VI, X:1, X:2, I, II:1, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 32.1, 10, 1, 14, 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES - MEASURES RELATING TO
SHRIMP FROM THAILAND
UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE
SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES
Appellate Body Report and Panel Reports
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
 At its meeting on 1 August 2008, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body report on
United States – Measures Relating to Shrimp from Thailand () and United Sates – Customs
Bond Directive for Merchandise Subject to Anti-Dumping/Countervailing Duties () and the
panel reports ( and ), as modified by the Appellate Body report. The panel reports
should be read in conjunction with the Appellate Body report.

ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES VISANT LES CREVETTES
EN PROVENANCE DE THAïLANDE
DROITS ANTIDUMPING/COMPENSATEURS
Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapports du Groupe spécial
 À sa réunion du 1 er août 2008, l'Organe de règlement des différends a adopté le rapport de l'Organe
d'appel intitulé États-Unis – Mesures visant les crevettes en provenance de Thaïlande () et
celui de l'Organe d'appel.

ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDAS RELATIVAS A LOS CAMARONES
PROCEDENTES DE TAILANDIA
ESTADOS UNIDOS - DIRECTIVA SOBRE FIANZAS ADUANERAS
DERECHOS ANTIDUMPING Y COMPENSATORIOS
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
 En su reunión de 1º de agosto de 2008, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el informe del
Tailandia (WT/DS343/AB/R) y Estados Unidos - Directiva sobre fianzas aduaneras para determinadas
mercancías sujetas a derechos antidumping y compensatorios (WT/DS345/AB/R) y los informes del Grupo
UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 12 June 2006
Document codes: WT/DS344/2
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 9, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

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ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Japan

 The following communication, dated 9 June 2006, from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of Mexico 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), 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
Government of Mexico in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 1 June 2006
(, , ), titled " ", in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan as an exporter of
stainless steel to the United States.
UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO
Document: Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Mexico Corrigendum The last paragraph on page 2 of  above-mentioned document should read as follows: "The calculation of the methodologies described  above were applied by the United States respectively for determining the dumping margin in  the original anti-dumping investigation and for the final results of the administrative reviews listed in the annex attached hereto." In the third line of the first paragraph on page  6, replace "6.02 per cent" by "-6.02 per cent".
Date: 11 October 2006
Document codes: WT/DS344/3/Corr.1
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 9, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

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ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO

Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Mexico

Corrigendum

 The last paragraph on page 2 of above-mentioned document should read as follows:

 "The calculation of the methodologies described above were applied by the United States
respectively for determining the dumping margin in the original anti-dumping investigation and for
the final results of the administrative reviews listed in the annex attached hereto."

 In the third line of the first paragraph on page 6, replace "6.02 per cent" by "-6.02 per cent".

* In English and French only.
UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Mexico Note by the Secretariat
Date: 22 December 2006
Document codes: WT/DS344/5; WT/DS344/4
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 9, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO

Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Mexico

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 26 October 2006, the Dis pute Settlement Body (DSB) established a Panel
pursuant to the request of Mexico in document WT /DS344/4, in accordance with Article 6 of the
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 Mexico in document , the ma tter referred to the DSB by Mexico 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 15 December 2006, Mexico requested the Dire ctor-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 the 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 20 December 2006, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:
Chairperson: Mr. Alberto Juan Dumont

 Members: Mr. Bruce Cullen
 Ms Leora Blumberg

5. Chile, China, the European Communities, Japan and Thailand have reserved their rights to
participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 22 May 2007
Document codes: WT/DS344/6
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 9, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

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ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 21 May 2007 , addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated pursuan t 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 United States – Final Anti-Dumping Measures on Stainless Steel from Mexcio
(DS344) was established by the DSB on 26 October 2006 and composed on 20 December 2006.

 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 November 2007.
UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 28 March 2008
Document codes: WT/DS344/8
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 9, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO

Communication from the Appellate Body

 The following communication, dated 26 March 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.

 Mexico notified the DSB on Thursday, 31 January 2008 of its decision to appeal certain
issues of law covered in the Panel Report and legal interpretations developed by the Panel in this case,
with the result that the 60-day period expires on Monday, 31 March 2008. Due to the time required
for completion and translation of the Report, the A ppellate Body will not be able to circulate its
Report by Monday, 31 March 2008. We estimate that the Appellate Body Report in this appeal will
be circulated to WTO Members no later than Wednesday, 30 April 2008.