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UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN STATUS REPORT BY THE UNITED STATES
Document: Addendum
Date: 16 January 2024
Document codes: WT/DS184/15/Add.246
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
STATUS REPORT BY THE UNITED STATES
Addendum
The following communication, dated 15 January 2024, from the delegation of the United States to
the Chairperson 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
United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on
Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184)

The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On August 23, 2001, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and rulings
in United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot -Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184). At the following DSB meeting, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter.
On November 22, 2002, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a new final determination in the
hot-rolled steel antidumping duty investigation that implements the recommendations and rulings
of the DSB with respect to the calculation of antidumping margins in that investigation. Details of
this determination are provided in
The U.S. Administration will work with the U.S. Congress with respect to appropriate statutory
measures that would resolve this matter.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN STATUS REPORT BY THE UNITED STATES
Document: Addendum
Date: 8 March 2024
Document codes: WT/DS184/15/Add.247
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
STATUS REPORT BY THE UNITED STATES
Addendum
The following communication, dated 7 March 2024, from the delegation of the United States to the
Chairperson 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
United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on
Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184)

The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On August 23, 2001, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and rulings
in United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot -Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184). At the following DSB meeting, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter.
On November 22, 2002, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a new final determination in the
hot-rolled steel antidumping duty investigation that implements the recommendations and rulings
of the DSB with respect to the calculation of antidumping margins in that investigation. Details of
this determination are provided in
The U.S. Administration will work with the U.S. Congress with respect to appropriate statutory
measures that would resolve this matter.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN STATUS REPORT BY THE UNITED STATES
Document: Addendum
Date: 16 April 2024
Document codes: WT/DS184/15/Add.248
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
STATUS REPORT BY THE UNITED STATES
Addendum
The following communication, dated 15 April 2024, from the delegation of the United States to the
Chairperson 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
United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on
Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On August 23, 2001, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and rulings
in United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot -Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184). At the following DSB meeting, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter.
On November 22, 2002, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a new final determination in the
hot-rolled steel antidumping duty investigation that implements the recommendations and rulings
of the DSB with respect to the calculation of antidumping margins in that investigation. Details of
this determination are provided in
The U.S. Administration will work with the U.S. Congress with respect to appropriate statutory
measures that would resolve this matter.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN STATUS REPORT BY THE UNITED STATES
Document: Addendum
Date: 14 May 2024
Document codes: WT/DS184/15/Add.249
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
STATUS REPORT BY THE UNITED STATES
Addendum
The following communication, dated 13 May 2024, from the delegation of the United States to the
Chairperson 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
United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on
Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

On August 23, 2001, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and rulings
in United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot -Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184). At the following DSB meeting, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter.

On November 22, 2002, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a new final determination in the
hot-rolled steel antidumping duty investigation that implements the recommendations and rulings
of the DSB with respect to the calculation of antidumping margins in that investigation. Details of
this determination are provided in

The U.S. Administration will work with the U.S. Congress with respect to appropriate statutor y
measures that would resolve this matter.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN STATUS REPORT BY THE UNITED STATES
Document: Addendum
Date: 14 June 2024
Document codes: WT/DS184/15/Add.250
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
STATUS REPORT BY THE UNITED STATES
Addendum
The following communication, dated 13 June 2024, from the delegation of the United States to the
Chairperson 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
United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on
Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184)

The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On August 23, 2001, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and rulings
in United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot -Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184). At the following DSB meeting, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter.
On November 22, 2002, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a new final determination in the
hot-rolled steel antidumping duty investigation that implements the recommendations and rulings
of the DSB with respect to the calculation of antidumping margins in that investigation. Details of
this determination are provided in
The U.S. Administration will work with the U.S. Congress with respect to appropriate statutory
measures that would resolve this matter.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN STATUS REPORT BY THE UNITED STATES
Document: Addendum
Date: 16 July 2024
Document codes: WT/DS184/15/Add.251
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
STATUS REPORT BY THE UNITED STATES
Addendum
The following communication, dated 15 July 2024, from the delegation of the United States to the
Chairperson 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
United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on
Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184)

The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On August 23, 2001, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and rulings
in United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot -Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184). At the following DSB meeting, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter.
On November 22, 2002, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a new final determination in the
hot-rolled steel antidumping duty investigation that implements the recommendations and rulings
of the DSB with respect to the calculation of antidumping margins in that investigation. Details of
this determination are provided in
The U.S. Administration will work with the U.S. Congress with respect to appropriate statutory
measures that would resolve this matter.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Request for Modification of the Reasonable Period of Time
Date: 25 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS184/16
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Request for Modification of the Reasonable Period of Time
The following communication, dated 22 November 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of that
delegation.
With regard to the dispute United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled
Steel Products from Japan (WT/DS184), the United States proposes that the "reasonable period of
time" for implementation of the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB)
be modified so as to expire on 31 December 2003, or on the date on which the first session of the next
US Congress adjourns, whichever is earlier.
The United States believes that such an extension of time would promote a principal aim of
the dispute settlement system, which is to provide mutually satisfactory solutions to disputes. The
United States is consulting with the Government of Japan regarding this proposal.
The United States asks that the DSB approve this proposal, and, to that end, requests a
meeting of the DSB on 5 December 2002, to consider this matter.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Request for Modification of the Reasonable Period of Time
Date: 26 November 2003
Document codes: WT/DS184/17
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Request for Modification of the Reasonable Period of Time
The following communication, dated 21 November 2003, from the Delegation of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of that
delegation.
With regard to the dispute United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled
Steel Products from Japan (WT/DS184), the United States proposes that the "reasonable period of
time" for implementation of the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB)
be modified so as to expire on 31 July 2004.
The United States believes that such an extension of time would promote a principal aim of
the dispute settlement system, which is to provide mutually satisfactory solutions to disputes. The
United States is consulting with the Government of Japan regarding this proposal.
The United States asks that the DSB approve this proposal, and, to that end, requests a
meeting of the DSB on 10 December 2003, to consider this matter.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Request for Modification of the Reasonable Period of Time
Date: 3 August 2004
Document codes: WT/DS184/18
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN

Request for Modification of the Reasonable Period of Time

 The following communication, dated 30 July 2 004, from the delegation of the United States
to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of that delegation.

 With regard to the dispute (WT/DS184), the United States proposes that the "reasonable period of
time" for implementation of the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body
("DSB") be modified so as to expire on 31 July 2005.

 The United States believes that such an extens ion of time would promote a principal aim of
the dispute settlement system, which is to provide mutually satisfactory solutions to disputes. The
United States has consulted with the Government of Japan regarding this proposal, and the
Government of Japan has indicated that it has no objection to this proposal.

 The United States asks that the DSB approve this proposal.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 28 August 2001
Document codes: WT/DS184/8; WT/DS184/AB/R
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Appellate Body Report and Panel Report
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 23 August 2001, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body
Report on "United States – Anti-Dumping Meas ures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from
Japan" () and the Panel Report (W T/DS184/R), as modified by the Appellate Body
Report. The Panel Report should be read in conjunction with the Appellate Body Report.
ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES ANTIDUMPING APPLIQUÉES À CERTAINS
PRODUITS EN ACIER LAMINÉS À CHAUD EN
PROVENANCE DU JAPON
Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial
Le 23 mars 2001, l'Organe de règlement des différends a adopté le rapport de l'Organe d'appel
intitulé "États-Unis – Mesures antidumping appliquées à certains produits en acier laminés à chaud en
par le rapport de l'Organe d'appel. Le rapport du Groupe spécial est à rapprocher de celui de l'Organe
d'appel.
ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDAS ANTIDUMPING SOBRE DETERMINADOS
PRODUCTOS DE ACERO LAMINADO EN CALIENTE
PROCEDENTES DEL JAPÓN
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
En su reunión de 23 de agosto de 2001, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
determinados productos de acero laminado en caliente procedentes del Japón" (), y
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Request by Japan for Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU
Date: 22 November 2001
Document codes: WT/DS184/9
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Request by Japan for Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU
The following communication, dated 20 November 2001, from the Permanent Mission of
Japan to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of that delegation.
On 23 August 2001, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted the recommendations and
rulings of the Appellate Body and Panel Reports in the proceeding "". On 10 September, the United States
informed the DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations of the DSB.
In the meantime, discussions between the United States and Japan have been conducted in
relation to the "reasonable period of time". However, no mutually satisfactory solution as to the
"reasonable period of time" for implementing the recommendations of the DSB has been found to
date.
Japan, therefore, requests herewith that the "reasonable period of time" be determined by
binding arbitration, pursuant to Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).
In accordance with footnote 12 of the DSU, the representatives of Japan will promptly initiate
discussions with the United States with a view to achieving agreement on an arbitrator within the next
ten days.
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF PASTA FROM COSTA RICA
Document: Request for Consultations by Costa Rica
Date: 23 November 1999
Document codes: WT/DS185/1; G/L/343; G/ADP/D21/1
Complainant: Costa Rica
Respondent: Trinidad and Tobago
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 5, 6, 12  Anti-dumping

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING
IMPORTS OF PASTA FROM COSTA RICA
Request for Consultations by Costa Rica
The following communication, dated 18 November 1999, from the Permanent Mission of
Costa Rica to the Permanent Mission of Trinidad and Tobago and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
I have been instructed by the competent authorities of the Government of Costa Rica to
request consultations with the Government of Trinidad and Tobago pursuant to Article 4 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article XXII,
paragraph 1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994) and Articles 17.1,
17.2 and 17.3 of the Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the General Agreement on Tariffs
and Trade 1994, with regard to certain measures applied by Trinidad and Tobago affecting imports of
pasta from Costa Rica. The measures in question include the following:
- Anti-dumping investigation being carried out by the authorities of the Government of
Trinidad and Tobago at the request of the company "Cereal Products Limited" against
imports of pasta from the company "Roma Prince Sociedad Anónima" of Costa Rica;
- proceedings undertaken as part of a preliminary hearing prior to the opening of the
anti-dumping investigation;
- Articles 3 and 5 of Trinidad and Tobago's Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties
Regulations, 1996.
On the basis of the information so far received the Government of Costa Rica considers that
these measures are inconsistent with the obligations entered into by Trinidad and Tobago under, inter
alia, Articles 2, 3, 5, 6 and 12 of the Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994.
We look forward to receiving your reply to the present request and to fixing a mutually
convenient date for consultations.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 337 OF THE TARIFF ACT OF 1930 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO
Document: Request for Consultations by the European Communities and their member States
Date: 18 January 2000
Document codes: WT/DS186/1; IP/D/21
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. III  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 9, 27, 41, 42, 49, 50, 51  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 337 OF THE TARIFF ACT OF 1930
AND AMENDMENTS THERETO
Request for Consultations by the European Communities
and their member States
The following communication, dated 12 January 2000, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of the United States and to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
On behalf of the European Communities and their member States, we hereby request
consultations with the United States of America pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, Article XXII:1 of the GATT 1994 and
Article 64, paragraph 1, of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property
Rights (hereafter "TRIPS Agreement"), regarding Se ction 337 US Tariff Act (19 U.S.C. § 1337) and
the related Rules of Practice and Procedure of the International Trade Commission contained in
Chapter II of Title 19 of the US Code of Federal Regulations.
Section 337 US Tariff Act has already twice been examined by GATT panels, the second of
which found in 1989 that important aspects of Section 337 violated the obligation to accord national
treatment to imported goods under Article III of the GATT. Section 337 was amended by the 1994
US Uruguay Round Agreements Act in an attempt to bring the statute into conformity with the GATT
Panel's findings. However, the Uruguay Round Agreements Act has failed to achieve this goal.
Section 337, in its present form, does not eliminate the major GATT inconsistencies raised by the
1989 GATT Panel and further violates several provisions of the TRIPS Agreement.
The European Communities and their member States consider that Section 337 is not in
conformity with the United States of America's obligations under the GATT 1994, notably its
Article III, and under the TRIPS Agreement, notably its Articles 2 (in conjunction with Article 2 Paris
Convention), 3, 9 (in conjunction with Article 5 Berne Convention), 27, 41, 42, 49, 50 and 51 TRIPS
Agreement.
The European Communities and their member Stat es consider that reference to the above
legal basis does not rule out recourse to any other pertinent provision of the Agreement establishing
the WTO and of the Agreements annexed to it.
The European Communities and their member Stat es look forward to receiving your reply to
this request and to fixing a mutually acceptable date for consultations.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 337 OF THE TARIFF ACT OF 1930 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 1 February 2000
Document codes: WT/DS186/2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. III  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 9, 27, 41, 42, 49, 50, 51  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 337 OF THE TARIFF ACT OF 1930
AND AMENDMENTS THERETO
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 26 January 2000, from the Permanent Mission of
Canada to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Canada hereby notifies its desire to be joined in
consultations requested by the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission under Article 4 of
the DSU, Article XXII:1 of the GATT 1994 and Article 64, paragraph 1, of the WTO Agreement on
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, regarding Section 337 US Tariff Act
(19 U.S.C. § 1337) and the related Rules of Practice and Procedure of the International Trade
Commission contained in Chapter II of Title 19 of the US Code of Federal Regulations. The
12 January 2000 communication from the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission to the
Permanent Mission of the United States was circulated to WTO Members on 18 January 2000
( – ).
Canada has a substantial trade interest in the consultations, since it has been affected directly
by the measure. There are many Canadian companies that have been, and continue to be, subject to
proceedings before the US International Trade Commission under Section 337 of the US Tariff Act,
often while appearing concurrently before US district courts.
Canada's longstanding concerns with respec t to Section 337 are well-known to the United
States. Canada initiated a GATT complaint on Section 337 in 1981 and participated as a third party in
a GATT action brought by the European Communities in 1987 on the same subject matter. Canada
continued to express its concerns about Section 337 at the time the United States enacted the Uruguay
Round Agreements Act. In addition, Section 337 has been consistently identified as a concern under
Canada's International Market Access Priorities yearly report.
UNITED STATES – SECTION 337 OF THE TARIFF ACT OF 1930 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 1 February 2000
Document codes: WT/DS186/3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. III  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 9, 27, 41, 42, 49, 50, 51  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

UNITED STATES – SECTION 337 OF THE TARIFF ACT OF 1930
AND AMENDMENTS THERETO
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 28 January 2000, from the Permanent Mission of Japan
to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, the Government of Japan hereby notifies the Government of
the United States that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be joined in the
consultations requested by the European Communities and their member States in a communication
circulated to WTO Members on 18 January 2000 (WT/ DS186/1, ) entitled "".
As noted above, Japan has a substantial trade interest in the matter that is the subject of the
requested consultations in view of the large trade volume between Japan and the United States.
NICARAGUA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS FROM HONDURAS AND COLOMBIA
Document: Request for Consultations by Colombia
Date: 20 January 2000
Document codes: WT/DS188/1
Complainant: Colombia
Respondent: Nicaragua
Third parties: Canada, Costa Rica, EU, Honduras, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I, II  GATT 1994Art. II, XVI  Services (GATS)

NICARAGUA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS
FROM HONDURAS AND COLOMBIA
Request for Consultations by Colombia
The following communication, dated 17 January 2000, from the Permanent Mission of
Colombia to the Permanent Mission of Nicaragua and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
In accordance with the provisions of GATT Article XXII and Article 4 of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, the Government of Colombia
requests consultations with the Government of Nicaragua concerning Law 325 of 1999 establishing a
tax on goods and services coming from or originating in Honduras and Colombia, as well as
implementing Decree No. 129-99.
The Government of Colombia considers that these measures are inconsistent with the
obligations of the Government of Nicaragua under the GATT 1994, in particular Articles I and II
thereof, and nullify or impair the benefits accruing to Colombia under these GATT provisions.
For the purposes of these consultations, we should appreciate a prompt reply indicating the
earliest date at which it would be convenient for you to hold them, which should take place within a
period of no more than 30 days from the submission of this request.
NICARAGUA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS FROM HONDURAS AND COLOMBIA
Document: Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Colombia Corrigendum Please be advised that document WT/DS188/2, "Nicaragua - Measures Affecting Imports from Honduras and Colombia – Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Colombia", should be corrected to read as follows: The second paragraph should read: "Subsequently, on 13 December 1999, the Government of Nicaragua issued Decree 129-99 establishing the regulations to Law 325." Subparagraph 1 of the fifth paragraph should read: "1. That Law 325 of 1999 and Decree 129-99 are inconsistent with Articles I and II of the GATT 1994 and with Articles II and XVI of the GATS;".
Date: 5 May 2000
Document codes: WT/DS188/2/Corr.1; WT/DS188/2
Complainant: Colombia
Respondent: Nicaragua
Third parties: Canada, Costa Rica, EU, Honduras, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I, II  GATT 1994Art. II, XVI  Services (GATS)

NICARAGUA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS
FROM HONDURAS AND COLOMBIA
Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Colombia
Corrigendum
Please be advised that document , "Nicaragua - Measures Affecting Imports
from Honduras and Colombia – Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Colombia", should be
corrected to read as follows:
The second paragraph should read:
"Subsequently, on 13 December 1999, the Government of Nicaragua issued Decree 129-99
establishing the regulations to Law 325."
Subparagraph 1 of the fifth paragraph should read:
"1. That Law 325 of 1999 and Decree 129-99 are inconsistent with Articles I and II of the
GATT 1994 and with Articles II and XVI of the GATS;".
ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CARTON-BOARD IMPORTS FROM GERMANY AND DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERAMIC FLOOR TILES FROM ITALY
Document: Request for Consultations by the European Communities
Date: 1 February 2000
Document codes: WT/DS189/1; G/L/345; G/ADP/D23/1
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Japan, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4, 6.5, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10, Annex II  Anti-dumping

ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CARTON-BOARD
IMPORTS FROM GERMANY AND DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERAMIC FLOOR TILES FROM ITALY
Request for Consultations by the European Communities
The following communication, dated 26 January 2000, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of Argentina and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
On behalf of the European Communities (the "EC"), I request hereby consultations with the
Republic of Argentina pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes and Article 17.3 of the Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (the "Anti-Dumping Agreement") regarding the
following measures:
− the definitive anti-dumping measures on imports of carton-board from Germany imposed on
26 February 1999; and
− the definitive anti-dumping measures on imports of ceramic floor tiles from Italy imposed on
12 November 1999.
In both cases, the Argentinean investigating authority appears to have rejected without any
valid justification the requests for confidential treatment submitted by the EC exporters with respect
to highly sensitive business information, including information on prices and production costs.
Furthermore, it appears that the Argentinean investigating authority has disregarded most of
the information presented by the EC exporters both for the provisional and for the final determinations
of dumping. This information was timely and appropriately submitted. Moreover, the Argentinean
investigating authority does not appear to have given any explanation neither before the final
determinations nor in the final reports on why the information submitted by the EC exporters was
disregarded.
Finally, it seems that the Argentinean investigat ing authority failed to disclose the essential
facts under consideration, which formed the basis of the decision to impose the anti-dumping
measures.
The EC consider that, for the above reasons, the anti-dumping measures in issue appear to be
inconsistent with Argentina's obligations under the Anti-Dumping Agreement, thereby nullifying or
impairing the benefits accrued to the EC under that Agreement.

In particular, the measures would appear to be in breach of the following provisions of the
Anti-Dumping Agreement:
- Article 2;
- Articles 6.5, 6.9 and 6.10; and
- Article 6.8 in conjunction with paragraphs 3, 5, 6 and 7 of Annex II.
I look forward to receiving your reply to this request from the European Communities and to
setting a mutually convenient date for these consultations.
ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERAMIC FLOOR TILES FROM ITALY
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities Note by the Secretariat
Date: 16 January 2001
Document codes: WT/DS189/4; WT/DS189/3.; WT/DS189/3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Japan, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4, 6.5, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10, Annex II  Anti-dumping

ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
CERAMIC FLOOR TILES FROM ITALY
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 17 November 2000, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a Panel
pursuant to the request made by the European Communities in document
2. At that meeting, the parties to the dispute also agreed that the Panel should have standard
terms of reference. The terms of reference are, therefore, 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 Communities 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 12 January 2001, the parties agreed to the following composition of the Panel:
Chairman: Mr. Hugh McPhail
Members: Mr. Gilles Gauthier
Mr. Stephen Powell
4. Japan, Turkey and the United States have reserved their rights to participate in the panel
proceedings as third parties.
ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERAMIC FLOOR TILES FROM ITALY
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 11 July 2001
Document codes: WT/DS189/5
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Japan, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4, 6.5, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10, Annex II  Anti-dumping

ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
CERAMIC FLOOR TILES FROM ITALY
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
The following communication, dated 11 July 2001, addressed to the Dispute Settlement Body,
is circulated pursuant to Article 12.9 of the 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 terms of reference of the panel have been agreed
upon until the date that the final report is issued to the parties, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six
months.
Article 12.9 of the DSU states that when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report
within six months, it shall inform the DSB in writin g of the reasons for the delay, together with an
estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.
The Panel on (DS189) was established by the DSB on 17 November 2000 and composed on
12 January 2001.
It will not, however, be possible for the Panel to complete its work in six months due to the
parties' wish to use the maximum time periods prescribed in Appendix 3 of the DSU.
The Panel expects to complete its work by September 2001.
ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERAMIC FLOOR TILES FROM ITALY
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 4 January 2002
Document codes: WT/DS189/7
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Japan, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4, 6.5, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10, Annex II  Anti-dumping

ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF
CERAMIC FLOOR TILES FROM ITALY
Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
The following communication, dated 20 December 2001, from the Permanent Delegation of
the European Commission and the Permanent Mission of Argentina to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.
The Government of Argentina and the European Communities hereby have the pleasure to
inform you that on 18 December 2001, pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, we mutually agreed that the reasonable period of
time to implement the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settleme nt Body (DSB) in the
above-referenced dispute shall be five months, that is from 5 November 2001 until 5 April 2002.
(s.) Robert LAVAGNA (s.) Carlo TROJAN
Ambassador Ambassador
Permanent Representative Permanent Representative to the WTO
of Argentina to the WTO for the European Communities
ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERAMIC FLOOR TILES FROM ITALY
Document: Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 7 November 2001
Document codes: WT/DS189/6; WT/DS189/R
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Japan, Turkey, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4, 6.5, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10, Annex II  Anti-dumping

ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERAMIC FLOOR TILES
FROM ITALY
Panel Report
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 5 November 2001, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Panel Report
on ""

ARGENTINE – MESURES ANTIDUMPING DÉFINITIVES À L'IMPORTATION
DE CARREAUX DE SOL EN CÉRAMIQUE
EN PROVENANCE D'ITALIE
Rapport du Groupe spécial
du Groupe spécial intitulé "Argentine – Mesures antidumping définitives à l'importation de carreaux
de sol en céramique en provenance d'Italie " ().
ARGENTINA – MEDIDAS ANTIDUMPING DEFINITIVAS APLICADAS
Informe del Grupo Especial
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
informe del Grupo Especial titulado "Argentina - Medidas antidumping definitivas aplicadas a las
importaciones de baldosas de cerámica para el suelo procedentes de Italia" ().
ARGENTINA – TRANSITIONAL SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON CERTAIN IMPORTS OF WOVEN FABRICS OF COTTON AND COTTON MIXTURES ORIGINATING IN BRAZIL
Document: Notification of Mutually Agreed Solution
Date: 30 June 2000
Document codes: WT/DS190/2; WT/DS190/1
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Pakistan, Paraguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 6, 8  Textiles and Clothing

ARGENTINA – TRANSITIONAL SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON CERTAIN IMPORTS OF WOVEN FABRICS OF COTTON
AND COTTON MIXTURES ORIGINATING IN BRAZIL
Notification of Mutually Agreed Solution
The following communication, dated 27 June 2000, from the Permanent Mission of Brazil
and the Permanent Mission of Argentina to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated pursuant to Article 3.6 of the DSU.
In the matter regarding the request by Brazil for the establishment of the panel "" (, dated 11 February 2000), we would like to inform you that
Argentina issued Regulation 265/2000, dated 13 April 2000, which withdrew the transitional
safeguard measures on imports of textile products of categories 218, 219/220, 224, 313/317 and
613/617/627, that were subject to recommendations of the TMB ( and ). Brazil
takes note with satisfaction of the said measure, which reflects a mutually agreed solution on the basis
of the present situation.
Therefore, in light of the applicable provisions of Article 3 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, we hereby inform you that Brazil and Argentina
agreed to suspend, for a period not to exceed 12 months, the procedures for the composition of the
panel (). It is also agreed that, within the next 12 months, the complaining party retains
the right to resume the procedures for the composition of the panel from the point where it now
stands.
ECUADOR – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURE ON CEMENT FROM MEXICO
Document: Request for Consultations by Mexico
Date: 17 March 2000
Document codes: WT/DS191/1; G/L/356; G/ADP/D24/1
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: Ecuador
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 18, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

ECUADOR – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURE ON CEMENT
FROM MEXICO
Request for Consultations by Mexico
The following communication, dated 15 March 2000, from the Permanent Mission of Mexico
to the Permanent Mission of Ecuador and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
On instructions from the corresponding authorities of the Government of Mexico, I hereby
request formal consultations under Article 17.3 of the Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of
the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (the Anti-Dumping Agreement), Article 4 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, and Article XXIII of
the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, of the .
The consultations requested refer to the definitive anti-dumping measure of 20 per cent on the
c.i.f. value of cement imports from Mexico falling under tariff heading 2523.29.00 imposed by the
authorities of your Government, through publication in the Official Register No. 361 of
14 January 2000, as well as the actions that preceded it. In the view of the Government of Mexico,
the definitive anti-dumping measure, and the actions that preceded it, including the imposition of the
provisional anti-dumping measure and the initiation of the investigation:
(a) Are incompatible with, inter alia , Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12 and 18 and
Annex II of the Anti-Dumping Agreement, and also with Article VI of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994); and
(b) nullify or impair benefits accruing to Mexico under the GATT 1994.
UNITED STATES – TRANSITIONAL SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON COMBED COTTON YARN FROM PAKISTAN
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Pakistan Note by the Secretariat
Date: 4 September 2000
Document codes: WT/DS192/2; WT/DS192/1; WT/DS192/1
Complainant: Pakistan
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Unknown

UNITED STATES – TRANSITIONAL SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON
COMBED COTTON YARN FROM PAKISTAN
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Pakistan
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 19 June 2000, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
pursuant to the request of Pakistan (), in accordance with Article 6 of the Dispute
Settlement Understanding (DSU) (WT/DSB/M/84).
2. At that meeting, parties agreed that the panel should have standard terms of reference. The
terms of reference of the panel are, therefore, the following:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited by
Pakistan in document , the matter referred to the DSB by Pakistan 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 30 August 2000, the panel was constituted as follows:
Chairman: Mr. Wilhelm Meier
Members: Mr. Carlos Antônio da Rocha Paranhos
Mr. Virachai Plasai
4. The European Communities and India have reserv ed third-party rights to participate in the
panel proceedings.
UNITED STATES – TRANSITIONAL SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON COMBED COTTON YARN FROM PAKISTAN
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 13 March 2001
Document codes: WT/DS192/3
Complainant: Pakistan
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Unknown

UNITED STATES – TRANSITIONAL SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON
COMBED COTTON YARN FROM PAKISTAN
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
The following communication, dated 13 March 2001 and addressed to the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the DSU.
Article 12.8 of the DSU stipulates that the period in which the panel shall conduct its
examination, from the date that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been decided
until the date 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 the panel considers that it cannot issue its report
within six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in writing of the reasons for the
delay together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.
The Panel "" was established at the request of Pakistan by the DSB on 19 June 2000. Parties agreed on
the composition of the Panel on 30 August 2000. The Panel met with the parties on 16 and
17 November 2000 and on 13 December 2000. Additional time was required to fully consider and
discuss the various complex issues involved in this matter. As a result, the Panel will not be able to
issue its report within six months.
The Panel expects to complete its work by the middle of May 2001.