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INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS STATUS REPORT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DSB RECOMMENDATIONS AND RULINGS BY INDONESIA
Document: BY INDONESIA Addendum
Date: 16 January 2024
Document codes: WT/DS477/21/Add.55; WT/DS478/22/Add.55
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
STATUS REPORT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE DSB RECOMMENDATIONS AND RULINGS
BY INDONESIA
Addendum
The following communication, dated 15 January 2024 , from the delegation of Indonesia to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Indonesia provides a status report in these disputes in accordance with Article 21.6 of the DSU.
In early 2023, Indonesia adopted Law No. 6/2023 on the Stipulation of the Government Regulation
in lieu of Law No. 2/2022 on Job Creation. It was an integral part of our effort in the implementation
of the recommendations and rulings in this dispute with regard to self-sufficiency.
In relation to Measures 1 -17, Indonesia has made significant adjustments to its import policies
following the amendments to the relevant regulations of the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister
of Trade. Indonesia firmly believes that these adjustments effectively revoked measures at issue,
including harvest period, import realization requirement, six-month harvest requirement, reference
price, and domestic purchase.
Considering t he interests expressed by the complainants on Indonesia's Commodity Balance
mechanism, as informed in previous meetings, it serves as a tool to facilitate, streamline, and
expedite trade activities without imposing additional burdens or restrictive effects on trade.
Indonesia continues to reiterate its strong commitment to implement the recommendation and
rulings of the DSB in these disputes. Indonesia stands ready to continue the positive and constructive
engagement with New Zealand and the United States with a view to reach positive solution to these
disputes.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS STATUS REPORT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DSB RECOMMENDATIONS AND RULINGS BY INDONESIA
Document: BY INDONESIA Addendum
Date: 8 March 2024
Document codes: WT/DS477/21/Add.56; WT/DS478/22/Add.56
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
STATUS REPORT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE DSB RECOMMENDATIONS AND RULINGS
BY INDONESIA
Addendum
The following communication, dated 7 March 2024, from the delegation of Indonesia to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Indonesia provides a status report in these disputes in accordance with Article 21.6 of the DSU.
In addressing the concerns raised by the complainant regarding Indonesia's compliance, Indonesia
would like to reaffirm that it has implemented Law No. 6/2023 on the Stipulation of the Government
of Regulation i n lieu of Law No. 2/2022 on Job Creation. This demonstrates our commitment to
implementing the recommendations and rulings of the DSB related to self-sufficiency measure.

Significant adjustments have also been made to Indonesia's import policies concernin g Measures
1 - 17 by amending relevant Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Trade Regulations. Indonesia
submits that these adjustments removed the disputed measures at issue, such as harvest periods
restriction, import realization requirements, six -month harvest requirement, reference price, and
domestic purchasing.

With regards to concerns raised by complainants regarding commodity balance, Indonesia remains
confident that this mechanism serves as a tool to facilitate, streamline and expedite trade flow
without creating unnecessary burdens and restrictive effects on trade.

Indonesia is ready to engage and work in a constructive manner with New Zealand and the United
States with a view to achieve acceptable solution to these disputes.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS STATUS REPORT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DSB RECOMMENDATIONS AND RULINGS BY INDONESIA
Document: BY INDONESIA Addendum
Date: 16 April 2024
Document codes: WT/DS477/21/Add.57; WT/DS478/22/Add.57
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
STATUS REPORT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE DSB RECOMMENDATIONS AND RULINGS
BY INDONESIA
Addendum
The following communication, received on 15 April 2024, from the delegation of Indonesia to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Indonesia provides a status report in these disputes in accordance with Article 21.6 of the DSU.
In addressing the concerns raised by New Zealand and the United States, Indonesia reiterates its
commitment to implementing the rulings and recommendations of the DSB through the enactment
of Law No. 6/2023, in lieu of Law No. 2/2022 on Job Creation, to remove the disputed self-sufficiency
measures.
Furthermore, Indonesia has undertaken necessary adjustments to its importation policy by
amending relevant regulations, namely Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Trade Regulations to
address Measures 1 -17, with the elimination of restrictions on harvest periods, import realization
prerequisites, the six-month harvest mandate, reference prices, and domestic purchasing.
Indonesia would like to reiterate and maintain its confidence in the efficacy of Commodity Bal ance
mechanism which aims to facilitate, streamline, and expedite trade flow without imposing
unnecessary burdens or restrictive implications for trade.
Indonesia stands ready to engage in constructive dialogue with New Zealand and the United States
to reach positive solution to these disputes.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS STATUS REPORT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DSB RECOMMENDATIONS AND RULINGS BY INDONESIA
Document: BY INDONESIA Addendum
Date: 14 May 2024
Document codes: WT/DS477/21/Add.58; WT/DS478/22/Add.58
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
STATUS REPORT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE DSB RECOMMENDATIONS AND RULINGS
BY INDONESIA
Addendum
The following communication, received on 13 May 2024, from the delegation of Indonesia to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Indonesia reiterates its commitment to implement the rulings and recommendations of the DSB as
well as to provide a status report on DS477/DS478 in accordance with Article 21.6 of the DSU.

With regard to self -sufficiency measure, Indonesia is of the view that the enactment of Law
No. 6/2023, which replaced Law No. 2/2022 concerning Job Creation has elim inated inconsistent
measure, as indicated in the Panel and Appellate Body reports.

On measure 1-17, Indonesia believes that it has taken significant and concrete actions by removing
disputed measures through the amendment of related Minister of Agricultur e and Minister of Trade
Regulations concerning horticultural products, animals, and animal products, such as harvest period
restrictions, import realization requirements, six -month harvest period requirements, reference
price, and domestic purchasing requirements.

Indonesia takes note of the concerns raised by complainants at the previous DSB meetings and
emphasizes that the Commodity Balance mechanism aiming to facilitate trade without imposing
unnecessary barriers. Furthermore, Indonesia submits that the National System on Commodity
Balance ("SINAS-NK") serves as assurances that the import approval is processed accordingly and
in appropriate manner.

Indonesia is willing to work with New Zealand and the United States with a view to reach a positive
solution on these disputes.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS STATUS REPORT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DSB RECOMMENDATIONS AND RULINGS BY INDONESIA
Document: BY INDONESIA Addendum
Date: 14 June 2024
Document codes: WT/DS477/21/Add.59; WT/DS478/22/Add.59
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
STATUS REPORT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE DSB RECOMMENDATIONS AND RULINGS
BY INDONESIA
Addendum
The following communication, dated 13 June 2024, from the delegation of Indonesia to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Indonesia submits a status report on the implementation of rulings and recommendations of the
DSB in the disputes DS477/DS478 pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Indonesia takes note concern raised by New Zealand and the United States in the previous meeting
with respect to Indonesia 's import licensing regimes, especially regarding implementation of
measure 1-18.
On measure 1-17, Indonesia emphasizes that it has taken concrete steps through the amendment
of relevant regulations to address issues in horticultural, animals and animal products import
regimes. As we frequently addressed at this meeting, we have removed disputed measures, namely
harvest period restrictions, import realization requirements, six-month harvest period requirements,
reference price, and domestic purchasing requirement.
Furthermore, Indonesia has made significant adjustment with the enactment of Law No. 6/2023 that
replaced Law No.2/2022 concerning Job Creation to eliminate measure 18 on self-sufficiency.
We believe that these amended law and regulations have addressed the measures at issue in these
disputes, thus bringing the measures into conformity with WTO rules.
On Commodity Balance mechanism, Indonesia further reiterates that the mechanism has been put
in place to establish and promote a better business environment, business certainty, as well as
ensure the conduct of a seamless flow of goods via a National System on Commodity Balance
("SINAS-NK") in a transparent and appropriate manner, through reliable statistics carried out by the
relevant ministries/institutions.
Indonesia is convinced that the said mechanism does no t constitute as an additional burden in our
import regimes. In contrast, it will result in simpler and more efficient import licensing procedures.
Indonesia is willing to work with New Zealand and the United States with a view to finding positive
solution to these disputes.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS STATUS REPORT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DSB RECOMMENDATIONS AND RULINGS BY INDONESIA
Document: BY INDONESIA Addendum
Date: 16 July 2024
Document codes: WT/DS477/21/Add.60; WT/DS478/22/Add.60
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
STATUS REPORT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE DSB RECOMMENDATIONS AND RULINGS
BY INDONESIA
Addendum
The following communication, dated 15 July 2024, from the delegation of Indonesia to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Indonesia provides the status report on the implementation of rulings and recommendations of the
DSB in the disputes DS477/DS478 in accordance with Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Referring to measure 18 on self -sufficiency, Indonesia submits that it has made significant
adjustment to the relevant provision by removing the disputed measure through the enactment of
Law No. 6/2023, in lieu of Law No. 2/2022 concerning Job Creation.
Further, in order to implement DSB rulings and recommendations on measure 1 -17, Indonesia has
amended a number of Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Trade Regulations to address any issues
related to the importation regimes in horticultural products, animals, and animal products.
Indonesia believes that those amendments have also removed the disputed measures, namely
harvest period restrictions, import realization requirements, six-month harvest period requirements,
reference price, and domestic purchasing requirement.
Indonesia's continuous efforts to comply with the DSB's rulings and recommendations demonstrates
its willingness and commitment to eliminate any trade barriers and to establish a non-restrictive and
transparent import regime.
Indonesia is ready to engage with New Zealand and the United States with a view to reach positive
solutions to the disputes.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
Document: Panel Report
Date: 30 May 2017
Document codes: WT/DS477/12; WT/DS478/12
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
The following communication, dated 1 3 April 2017, from the Chair of the Appellate Body to the
Chair of the Dispute Settlement Body, is being circulated to Members.

I am writing to you pursuant to Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), which stipulates that, as a general rule, the Appellate Body will
circulate its Report no later than 60 days after the appellant has formally notified the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB) of its decision to appeal. Article 17.5 states, furthermore, that when the
Appellate Body considers that it cannot provide its Report within 60 days, it shall inform the DSB in
writing of the reasons for the delay together with an estimate of the period within which it will submit
its Report.

Indonesia notified the DSB on 17 February 2017 of its decision to appeal certain issues of law
covered in the Panel Report and legal interpretations developed by the Panel in this case, with the
result that the 60-day period expires on Tuesday, 18 April 2017. Due to the time required to hear
and decide this appeal, the Appellate Body is not able to circulate its Report by this date.

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

The circulation date of the Appellate Body Report in this appeal will be com municated to the
participants and third participants after the oral hearing.
INDONESIA - IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS REPORT OF THE PANEL
Document: Corrigendum The last line in Paragraph 1.9 of the Panel Report reads that "[t]he Panel issued its Final Report to the parties on 5 July 2016". This should in stead read "The Panel issued its Final Report to the parties on 16 August 2016". INDONÉSIE - IMPORTATION DE PRODUITS HORTICOLES, D'ANIMAUX ET DE PRODUITS D'ORIGINE ANIMALE RAPPORT DU GROUPE SPÉCIAL Corrigendum La dernière phrase du paragraphe 1.9 du rappo rt du Groupe spécial est ainsi libellée: " Il leur a remis son rapport final le 5  juillet 2016". Il convient de la remplacer par: "Il leur a remis son rapport final le 16 août 2016". INDONESIA - IMPORTACIÓN DE PRODUCTOS HORTÍCOLAS, ANIMALES Y PRODUCTOS DEL REINO ANIMAL
Date: 8 February 2017
Document codes: WT/DS477/R/Corr.1; WT/DS478/R/Corr.1
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA - IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
REPORT OF THE PANEL
Corrigendum
The last line in Paragraph 1.9 of the Panel Report reads that "[t]he Panel issued its Final Report to
the parties on 5 July 2016". This should in stead read "The Panel issued its Final Report to the
parties on 16 August 2016".

INDONÉSIE - IMPORTATION DE PRODUITS HORTICOLES, D'ANIMAUX
ET DE PRODUITS D'ORIGINE ANIMALE
RAPPORT DU GROUPE SPÉCIAL
Corrigendum
rapport final le 16 août 2016".

INDONESIA - IMPORTACIÓN DE PRODUCTOS HORTÍCOLAS,
ANIMALES Y PRODUCTOS DEL REINO ANIMAL
INFORME DEL GRUPO ESPECIAL
Corrigendum
trasladó su informe definitivo a las partes el 5 de julio de 2016" debe decir: "El Grupo Especial
trasladó su informe definitivo a las partes el 16 de agosto de 2016".
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
Document: Appellate Body Report
Date: 20 October 2017
Document codes: WT/DS477/13; WT/DS478/13
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
The following communication, dated 18 October 2017 , from the Chair of the Appellate Body
addressed to the Chair of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated to Members in accordance
with Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes.

I refer to my letter of 1 3 April 2017, setting out the reasons why the Appellate Body woul d not be
able to circulate its Report in these proceedings within the 90 -day ti meframe provided for in
Article 17.5 of the DSU. We can now inform you that we expect to circulate the
Appellate Body Report in this appeal no later than Thursday, 9 November 2017.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
Document: Report of the Appellate Body
Date: 9 November 2017
Document codes: WT/DS477/14; WT/DS478/14; WT/DS477/AB/R; WT/DS478/AB/R.
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY

The following communication, dated 9 November 2017, from the Chair of the Appellate Body to the
Chair of the Dispute Settlement Body, is being circulated to Members in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

It is my honour to provide to you the Report of the Appellate Body in Indonesia – Importation of
Horticultural Products, Animals and Animal Products , – The
three Members of the Appellate Body who served on this appeal were Mr Ujal Singh Bhatia as
Presiding Member, and Mr Thomas R. Graham and Mr Ricardo Ramírez-Hernández as Members.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS COMMUNICATION FROM INDONESIA CONCERNING ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
Document: Appellate Body Report
Date: 20 December 2017
Document codes: WT/DS477/16; WT/DS478/16
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
COMMUNICATION FROM INDONESIA CONCERNING ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
The following communication, dated 15 December 2017 , from the delegation of Indonesia to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of that delegation.

As you are aware, the Appellate Body Report confirming the Panel Report in the above referenced
disputes was adopted by the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") on 22 November 2017. Further to
Article 21.3 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
("DSU"), Indonesia wishes to advise the DSB that it is impracticable for Indonesia to comply
immediately with the recommendations an d rulings of the DSB in these disputes. Indonesia,
therefore, requires a reasonable period of time ("RPT") in which to do so.

Article 21.3(b) of the DSU provides for a 45 -day period after the date of adoption of the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB to reach a mutual agreement on the RPT. This 45 -day
period would end on 6 January 2018.

In the light of the intervening Eleventh Ministerial Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina (from 10
to 13 December 2017) and the year-end closure of the (from
21 December 2017 to 2 January 2018), it may be necessary for the parties to extend the relevant
45-day period in order to reach a mutually agreed RPT between the parties.

Indonesia looks forward to discussing the appropriate length o f the RPT with New Zealand and the
United States.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUESTS OF NEW ZEALAND AND THE UNITED STATES NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 9 October 2015
Document codes: WT/DS477/10; WT/DS478/10; WT/DS477/9; WT/DS478/9
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUESTS OF
NEW ZEALAND AND THE UNITED STATES
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
1. At its meeting on 20 May 2015, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a single
panel pursuant to the requests of New Zealand in document , and the United States in
document , in accordance with Article 9.1 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).
1

2. The Panel's terms of reference are the following:

To examine, in the light of the relevant pr ovisions of the covered agreements cited by
the parties to the dispute, the matter referred to the DSB by New Zealand in
document , and the United States in 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 28 September 2015, New Zealand and the United States 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 composition of the panel by appointing the
panelists whom the Director-General considers 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 the 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 8 October 2015, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:

 Chairman: Mr Cristian Espinosa Cañizares

 Members: Mr Gudmundur Helgason
 Ms Angela María Orozco Gómez

5. Argentina; Australia; Brazil; Canada; China; the European Union; India; Japan; Korea;
Norway; Paraguay; Singapore; Chinese Taipei; an d Thailand have reserved their rights to
participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from New Zealand
Date: 20 May 2014
Document codes: WT/DS478/2; WT/DS478/1; G/L/1069; G/AG/GEN/119; G/LIC/D/48; G/PSI/D/4
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from New Zealand
The following communication, dated 16 May 2014, from the delegation of New Zealand to the
delegation of Indonesia, the delegation of the Un ited States and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

This concerns the request for consultations by the United States on INDONESIA – IMPORTATION
OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS , circulated to Members on
15 May (, , , , ). My authorities have
instructed me to notify the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desire of
New Zealand to be joined in these consultations pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

New Zealand has a substantial trade interest in these consultations. They concern certain
measures related to the importation of horticultural products, animals, and animal products into
Indonesia on which New Zealand has also requested consultations (, ,
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Thailand
Date: 26 May 2014
Document codes: WT/DS478/3; WT/DS478/1; G/L/1069; G/AG/GEN/119; G/LIC/D/48; G/PSI/D/4
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Thailand
The following communication, dated 22 May 2014, from the delegation of Thailand to the
delegation of Indonesia, the delegation of the Un ited States and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

On 15 May 2014, in a communication circulated to WTO Members as document ,
, , , , the United States requested consultations with
Indonesia on measures affecting the importation of certain horticultural products. Pursuant to
Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (“GATT 1994”) and Article 4.11
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), the
Kingdom of Thailand hereby notifies the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of
its desire to be joined in these consultations.

As one of the largest exporters to Indonesia of the horticultural products at issue in this dispute,
Thailand has also been affected by Indonesia’s measures. Thailand, therefore, has a substantial
trade interest in the consultations.

Thailand looks forward to receiving confirmation of acceptance of this request, as well as advice
regarding the time and venue for these consultations.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the European Union
Date: 26 May 2014
Document codes: WT/DS478/4
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the European Union
The following communication, dated 23 May 2014, from the delegation of the European Union to
the delegation of Indonesia, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairperson of the
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), the European Union hereby notifies the Government of the United States, the
Government of Indonesia, and the Dispute Settlem ent Body that, in the light of the substantial
trade interest of the European Union, it desires to be joined in the consultations requested by the
United States in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 15 May 2014 (,
, , , ) entitled Indonesia – Importation of
horticultural products, animals and animal products.

The European Union is a major exporter of agricultural products (including horticultural products)
and maintains important trade relations with Indo nesia. In 2013, the European Union exported
agricultural goods valuing approximately €615m to Indonesia. The Indonesian import licensing
requirements may have a substantial impact on future trade flows between the European Union
and Indonesia. Accordingly, the European Union has a substantial trade interest in this dispute.

The European Union looks forward to being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Canada
Date: 27 May 2014
Document codes: WT/DS478/5
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 23 May 2014, from the delegation of Canada to the delegation
of Indonesia, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Canada hereby notifies its desire to join in the consultations
requested by the United States pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the DSU, Article XXII of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 , Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture, Article 6 of the
Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures and Articles 7 and 8 of the Agreement on Preshipment
Inspection, concerning certain measures imposed by Indonesia on the importation of horticultural
products, animals and animal products.

The relevant communication was circulated to WTO Members on May 15, 2014, as Indonesia –
Importation of Horticultural Products, Animals and Animal Products (, ,

Canada has a substantial trade interest in these proceedings, as Indonesia is a priority export
market for Canadian agricultural products. As many of these products could be subject to non-
automatic import licensing and quotas in Indonesia, Canada is concerned that the measures at
issue may restrict trade and, therefore, negati vely affect Canadian exports to Indonesia.
Accordingly, Canada requests to join in these consultations.

A copy of this letter is being sent to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, with a request
that it be circulated to Members.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Chinese Taipei
Date: 27 May 2014
Document codes: WT/DS478/6; WT/DS478/1; G/L/1069; G/AG/GEN/119; G/LIC/D/48; G/PSI/D/4
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Chinese Taipei
The following communication, dated 23 May 2014, fr om the delegation of Chinese Taipei to the
delegation of Indonesia, the delegation of the Un ited States and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

I wish to refer to the consultations requested by the Government of the United States in the
communication circulated to WTO Members on 15 May 2014 (, ,
, , ) titled Indonesia – Importation of Horticultural Products,
Animals and Animal Products.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes, the Government of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and
Matsu notifies the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of its desire to be joined
in these consultations.

The exportation of relevant horticultural products from the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan,
Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu to the Republic of In donesia has been negatively affected by the
measures referred to in the request for consultations. Therefore, the Separate Customs Territory
of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu has a substantial trade interest in these consultations.

The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu , Kinmen and Matsu looks forward to receiving
confirmation of acceptance of this request, as well as advice regarding the time and venue for
these consultations.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Australia
Date: 28 May 2014
Document codes: WT/DS478/7
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Australia
The following communication, dated 26 May 2014, from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of Indonesia, the delegation of the Un ited States and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), Australia notifies the Government of the Republic of Indonesia that, in light of
the substantial trade interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in Indonesia's consultations with
the United States pursuant to the communication entitled Indonesia – Importation of Horticultural
Products, Animals and Animal Products circulated to WTO Members on 15 May 2014

Australia appreciated the opportunity to participate as a third party in the previous consultations
(for DS465) held in Jakarta on 23 September 2013. Australia has substantial trade and
commercial interests in this matter as a significant exporter of horticultural products, animals and
animal products to Indonesia. In 2013, Indonesia was estimated to be Australia's third largest
agricultural market, with exports totalling A$2.7 billion. In that year, Australia was Indonesia's
main source of live cattle (A$361 million), its largest supplier of beef imports (A$169 million) and
its fourth largest supplier of horticultural products (A$75 million).

Mindful of the rights and obligations of WTO Me mbers under Article 4.11 of the DSU, Australia
looks forward to receiving your reply, and advice of the date and venue of the consultations.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS ACCEPTANCE BY INDONESIA OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: ACCEPTANCE BY INDONESIA OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Date: 13 June 2014
Document codes: WT/DS478/8
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
ACCEPTANCE BY INDONESIA OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Australia, Canada, the European Union, New Zealand, Chinese Taipei and Thailand notified the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the
United States, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

The delegation of Indonesia informed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of Australia,
Canada, the European Union, Chinese Taipei and Thailand to join the consultations.

INDONÉSIE – IMPORTATION DE PRODUITS HORTICOLES,
D'ANIMAUX ET DE PRODUITS D'ORIGINE ANIMALE
PARTICIPATION AUX CONSULTATIONS
ont informé l'Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) qu'ils désiraient être admis à participer

La délégation de l'Indonésie a informé l'ORD qu'elle avait accepté les demandes de participation
l'Union européenne.

INDONESIA – IMPORTACIÓN DE PRODUCTOS HORTÍCOLAS,
ANIMALES Y PRODUCTOS DEL REINO ANIMAL

La delegación de Indonesia ha informado al OSD de que ha aceptado las solicitudes de asociación
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS RECOURSE TO ARTICLE 22.2 OF THE DSU BY THE UNITED STATES
Document: RECOURSE TO ARTICLE 22
Date: 3 August 2018
Document codes: WT/DS478/20
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
RECOURSE TO ARTICLE 22.2 OF THE DSU BY THE UNITED STATES
The following communication, dated 2 August 2018 , from the delegation of the United States to
the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 22.2 of the DSU.

The United States considers that Indonesia has failed to comply with the recommendations and
rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body ( "DSB") in the dispute Indonesia — Importation of
Horticultural Products, Animals, and Animal Products (DS478). Pursuant to Article 22.2 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), the United
States requests authorization from the DSB to suspend concessions or other obligations with
respect to Indonesia at an annual level based on a formula commensurate with the trade effects
caused to the interests of the United States by the fai lure of Indonesia to comply with the
recommendations of the DSB. Based on a preliminary analysis of available data for certain
products, this level is provisionally estimated at up to approximately $350 million for 2017. The
United States will update this figure annually, as Indonesia's economy continues to expand.
On 22 November 2017, the DSB adopted the reports contained in and
, finding that Indonesia 's measures on horticultural products, animal, and animal
products breached Ar ticle XI:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade ("GATT 1994 ").
Accordingly, the DSB recommended that Indonesia bring its measures into conformity with its
obligations under the GATT 1994.
The United States and Indonesia agreed that the reasonabl e period of time for Indonesia to
implement the DSB 's recommendations would expire on 22 July 2018. In the view of the United
States, Indonesia failed to bring its measures into compliance with its obligations under the
GATT 1994 within that period. The parties have not reached agreement on compensation.
Therefore, the United States is entitled to authorization by the DSB to take countermeasures under
Article 22 of the DSU.
In considering what countermeasures to take, the United States follows the princi ples and
procedures set forth in Article 22.3 of the DSU. The countermeasures would consist of suspension
of tariff concessions and related obligations (including most -favored-nation obligations) under the
GATT 1994 on a list of products of Indonesia to b e drawn from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States.
We request that you circulate this request to the Members of the DSB.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS RECOURSE TO ARTICLE 22.6 OF THE DSU BY INDONESIA
Document: RECOURSE TO ARTICLE 22.6
Date: 15 August 2018
Document codes: WT/DS478/21
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 2.2(a)  Import LicensingArt. III:4  GATT 1994

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
RECOURSE TO ARTICLE 22.6 OF THE DSU BY INDONESIA
The following communication, dated 14 August 2018 , from the delegation of Indonesia to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 22.6 of the DSU.

I would like to refer to United States' letter dated 2 August 2018 concerning recourse to Article
22.2 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ( "DSU")
on the dispute Indonesia – Importation of Horticultural Produc ts, Animals and Animal Products
(DS478). In this regard, I have been ins tructed by my authorities to inf orm you, pursuant to
Article 22.6 of the DSU, Indonesia objects the level of suspension of concessions and related
obligations under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 proposed by United States in
document Indonesia is of the view that the principles and procedures of Article
22.3 of the DSU have not been followed.

Furthermore, my authorities also emphasize Indonesia's full compliance towards DSB's
recommendations and rulings through the enactment of four Regulations, namely:

i. The Ministry of Agriculture Regulation ['MoA Regulation'] No. 23/2018 (in force 24 May
2018);
ii. The MoA Regulation No. 24/2018 (in force 6 June 2018);
iii. The Ministry of Trade Regulation ['MoT Regulation'] No. 64/2018 (in force 31 May 2018);
and
iv. The MoT Regulation No. 65/2018 (in force 31 May 2018).

We request that you circulate this communication to the Members of the DSB.
RUSSIA – ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES FROM GERMANY AND ITALY CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
Document: Note by the Secretariat
Date: 19 December 2014
Document codes: WT/DS479/3; WT/DS479/2; WT/DS479/2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Russia
Third parties: China, India, Japan, South Korea, U.S., Brazil, Turkey, Ukraine
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 6.5.1, 6.9, 12.2, 12.2.2, 1, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

RUSSIA – ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
FROM GERMANY AND ITALY
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 20 October 2014, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
pursuant to the request of the European Union in document in accordance with
Article 6 of the Understanding on Rules and Pr ocedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU).1

2. The Panel's terms of reference are the following:

To examine, in the light of the relevant pr ovisions of the covered agreements cited by
the parties to the dispute, the matter referred to the DSB by the European Union in
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 8 December 2014, the European Union re quested the Director-General to determine the
composition of the Panel, pursuant to Article 8.7 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 composition of the panel by appointing the
panelists whom the Director-General considers 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 the dispute, after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of the DSB sh all 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 18 December 2014, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:

 Chairperson: Mr Simon Farbenbloom

 Members: Mr Matthew Kronby
 Mr Luis Catibayan

5. Brazil, China, India, Japan, Korea, Turkey , Ukraine and the United States have reserved
their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.