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CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 10 April 2006
Document codes: WT/DS339/2; WT/DS339/1
Complainant: EU
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, III:2, III:4, III:5, XI, XIII:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the United States

 The following communication, dated 6 April 2006, from the delegation of the United States to
the delegation of China, the delegation of the Eu ropean Communities and to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 This concerns the request for consu ltations by the European Communities on , circulated on 3 April 2006 (). My
authorities have instructed me to notify the cons ulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of
the desire of the United States to be joined in these consultations, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes. The United States has
a substantial trade interest in these consultati ons. They concern China's measures governing the
treatment of imported motor vehicle parts, components, and accessories ("auto parts"), on which the
United States has also requested consultations (). These measures appear to penalize
manufacturers for using imported auto parts – including those from the United States – in the
manufacture of vehicles for sale in China.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 12 April 2006
Document codes: WT/DS339/3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, III:2, III:4, III:5, XI, XIII:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Japan

 The following communication, dated 11 April 2006, from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of China, the delegation of the European Communities and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), th e Government of Japan hereby notifies the
Government of the People's Republic of China that it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by the European Communities in a communication circulated to WTO Members on
3 April 2006 (, , , ), titled " ", in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan as a major
trading partner of China in the automobile sector.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 19 April 2006
Document codes: WT/DS339/4
Complainant: EU
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, III:2, III:4, III:5, XI, XIII:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Australia

 The following communication, dated 13 April 2006, from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of China, the delegation of the European Communities and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Australia notifies the Government of the People's
Republic of China that, in light of the substantial trad e interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in
the consultations requested by the Europ ean Communities in the communication entitled and circulated to WTO Members on 3 April 2006

 Australia has substantial trade and commercial in terests in this matter. The volume of trade
of automobiles and automobile parts between our countries has been increasing significantly.
Australia's automotive exports to China increased from about AUD 70 million in 2004 to
AUD 284 million in 2005. Approximately 60 per cent of these exports to China consisted of
automobile parts, namely engines, brakes and chassis (i.e AUD 114 million worth).

 Australia looks forward to receiving your reply.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico
Date: 19 April 2006
Document codes: WT/DS339/5
Complainant: EU
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, III:2, III:4, III:5, XI, XIII:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Mexico

 The following communication, dated 13 April 2006, from the delegation of Mexico to the
delegation of China, the delegation of the European Communities and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 My authorities have instructed me to re quest, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the WTO
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, that Mexico be joined
in the consultations requested by the Europ ean Communities on 30 March 2006 in a communication
circulated to Members on 3 April 2006 which identifi es as the subject of the requested consultations
"China's imposition of measures that adversely aff ect exports of automobile parts from the European
Communities to China".

 As a producer of automobile parts, Mexico has a substantial trade interest in this case, and
would be most grateful if its request were given due consideration.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 19 April 2006
Document codes: WT/DS339/6
Complainant: EU
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, III:2, III:4, III:5, XI, XIII:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Canada

 The following communication, dated 13 April 2006, from the delegation of Canada to the
delegation of China, the delegation of the European Communities 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 here by notifies its desire to be joined in
consultations requested by the European Communities pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article XXII:1 of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 8 of the Agreement on Trade-Related
Investment Measures (TRIMs Agreement) and Articles 4 and 30 of the Agreement on Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement), regarding China's imposition of measures that adversely
affect exports of automobile parts from the European Communities to China. The relevant
communication to the delegation of the People's Republic of China from the delegation of the
European Communities, dated 30 March 2006, was circulated to WTO Members on 3 April 2006
(, , and ). Canada has also requested
consultations in respect of this matter.

 Canada has a substantial trade interest in th ese proceedings as a major exporter of automobile
parts to China. Chinese imports of Canadian auto mobile parts represent a market worth on average
Can$256 million between 2003 and 2005 to Canadian manufacturers. The measures at issue appear to
penalize the use of imported automobile parts in the manufacture of vehicles for sale in China.
Accordingly, Canada requests to be joined in these consultations.
CHINA - MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Acceptance by China of the Requests to Join Consultations Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico and the Unite d States notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the cons ultations requested by th e European Communities,
Date: 24 April 2006
Document codes: WT/DS339/7
Complainant: EU
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, III:2, III:4, III:5, XI, XIII:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA - MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Acceptance by China of the Requests to Join Consultations

 Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico and the Unite d States notified the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) of their desire to be joined in the cons ultations requested by th e European Communities,
pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

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

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règlement des différends (ORD) qu'ils désiraient être admis à participer aux consultations demandées
règlement des différends.

DE PARTES DE AUTOMÓVILES
CHINA - MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 3 March 2009
Document codes: WT/DS339/15
Complainant: EU
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, III:2, III:4, III:5, XI, XIII:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA - MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

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

 We wish to inform you that, pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, China and the European Communities have agreed
that the reasonable period of time for China to implement the recommendations and rulings of the
Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") in the dispute China – Measures Affecting Imports of Automobile
Parts (WT/DS339) shall be 7 months and 20 days from the date of adoption of the DSB
recommendations and rulings. Accordingly, the reasonable period of time expires on
1 September 2009.

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

For China

H.E. Mr. Sun Zhenyu
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
of People’s Republic of China
 For the European Communities

H. E. Mr. Eckart Guth
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
for the European Communities
CHINA - MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 16 January 2009
Document codes: WT/DS339/14; WT/DS339/AB/R; WT/DS339/R
Complainant: EU
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, III:2, III:4, III:5, XI, XIII:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA - MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Appellate Body Report and Panel Report

Action by the Dispute Settlement Body

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

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

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

DE PARTES DE AUTOMÓVILES

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias

 En su reunión de 12 de enero de 2009, el Ór gano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Requests of the European Communities, the United States and Canada Note by the Secretariat
Date: 30 January 2007
Document codes: WT/DS339/9; WT/DS340/9; WT/DS342/9; WT/DS339/8; WT/DS340/8; WT/DS342/8
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, III:1, II:1, X:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Constitution of the Panel Established at the Requests of

the European Communities, the United States and Canada

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 26 October 2006, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a single
Panel pursuant to the requests of the Europ ean Communities in document , the
United States in document and Canada in document in accordance with
Article 9 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU) (WT/DSB/M/156).
2. The Panel's terms of reference are the following:

"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited
by the European Communities in document , the United States in
documents and Canada in doc ument , the matter referred
to the DSB by the European Communities, the United States, and Canada in those
documents, and to make such findings as will assist the DSB in making the
recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in those agreements."
3. On 19 January 2007, the European Communiti es, the United States and Canada requested the
Director-General to determine the composition of the Panel, pursuant to para graph 7 of Article 8 of
the DSU. This paragraph provides:

"If there is no agreement on the panelists within 20 days after the date of the
establishment of a panel, at the request of either party, the Director-General, in
consultation with the Chairman of the DSB and the Chairman of the relevant Council
or Committee, shall determine the com position of the panel by appointing the
panelists whom the Director-General consid ers most appropriate in accordance with
any relevant special or additional rules or procedures of the covered agreement or
covered agreements which are at issue in th e dispute, after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of th e DSB shall inform the Members of the
composition of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the
Chairman receives such a request."
4. On 29 January 2007, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:

Chairman: Mr Julio Lacarte-Muró

 Members: Mr Ujal Singh Bhatia
 Mr Wilhelm Meier

5. Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Chinese Taipei and Thailand have reserved their
rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 18 July 2007
Document codes: WT/DS339/10; WT/DS340/10; WT/DS342/10
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, III:1, II:1, X:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 16 July 2 007, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated in accordan ce with Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU).

 Article 12.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU) provides that the period in which a pa nel shall conduct its examination, from the date
that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date the final
report is issued to the parties to the dispute, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six months.

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

 The Panel on China – Measures Affecting Im ports of Automobile Parts (WT/DS339,
WT/DS340 and WT/DS342) was established by the DSB on 26 October 2006, and composed on
29 January 2007.

 Due to the complexity of issues presented in this case, however, the Panel will not be able to
complete its work within six months from the date of the Panel's composition. The Panel expects to
issue its final report to the parties to the dispute by January 2008.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 25 January 2008
Document codes: WT/DS339/11; WT/DS340/11; WT/DS342/11; WT/DS339/10; WT/DS340/10; WT/DS342/10
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, III:1, II:1, X:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 24 January 2008, addressed to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the Dispute
Settlement Understanding (DSU).

 The Panel in China – Measures Affecting Im ports of Automobile Parts (WT/DS339,
WT/DS340 and WT/DS342) indicated in its co mmunication to the DSB dated 16 July 2007
(, and ) that it expected to issue its final report to the
parties to the dispute by January 2008. Due to the number of complicated issues presented in this
case, however, the Panel now expects to issue its final report to the parties by the end of March 2008.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 17 December 2008
Document codes: WT/DS339/13; WT/DS340/13; WT/DS342/13; WT/DS339/AB/R; WT/DS340/AB/R; WT/DS342/AB/R.
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, III:1, II:1, X:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Communication from the Appellate Body

 The following communication, dated 15 December 2008, from the Chairman of the Appellate
Body, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Se ttlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 It is my honour to provide to you the Reports of the Appellate Body in , , and
The three Reports will be circulated, in the form of a single document, to Members of the at 4 p.m. today, in accord ance with paragraph 5 of Article 17 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes . It is a confidential
document until its circulation. The three Members of the Appellate Body who served on this appeal
are: Ms. Lilia Bautista, as Presiding Member; Ms. Jennifer Hillman and Mr. Giorgio Sacerdoti, as
Members.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 12 April 2006
Document codes: WT/DS340/2
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 7.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, II:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Japan

 The following communication, dated 11 April 2006, from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of China, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), th e Government of Japan hereby notifies the
Government of the People's Republic of China that it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by the Government of the United States in a communication circulated to WTO Members
on 3 April 2006 (, , , ), titled " ", in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan as a major
trading partner of China in the automobile sector.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 13 April 2006
Document codes: WT/DS340/3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 7.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, II:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the European Communities

 The following communication, dated 11 April 2006, from the delegation of the European
Communities to the delegation of China, the delega tion of the United States 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 European Communities here by notifies the Governments of the
United States, of the People's Republic of China and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in the light of
the substantial trade interest of the European Commun ities, it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by the United States in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 3 April 2006
(, , , ) entitled .

 A substantial amount of automobile parts fro m the European Communities is exported to the
People's Republic of China, and on 31 March 2006, the European Communities also requested
consultations under DSU on the same measure. The European Communities has therefore a
substantial trade interest in the present di spute and in the correct application of the GATT, the
TRIMs Agreement and the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 19 April 2006
Document codes: WT/DS340/4
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 7.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, II:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Australia

 The following communication, dated 13 April 2006, from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of China, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Australia notifies the Government of the People's
Republic of China that, in light of the substantial trad e interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in
the consultations requested by the Un ited States in the communication entitled and circulated to WTO Members on 3 April 2006

 Australia has substantial trade and commercial in terests in this matter. The volume of trade
of automobiles and automobile parts between our countries has been increasing significantly.
Australia's automotive exports to China increased from about AUD 70 million in 2004 to
AUD 284 million in 2005. Approximately 60 per cent of these exports to China consisted of
automobile parts, namely engines, brakes and chassis (i.e AUD 114 million worth).

 Australia looks forward to receiving your reply.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico
Date: 19 April 2006
Document codes: WT/DS340/5
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 7.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, II:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Mexico

 The following communication, dated 13 April 2006, from the delegation of Mexico to the
delegation of China, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 My authorities have instructed me to request, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the
WTO Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, that Mexico be
joined in the consultations requested by the United States on 30 March 2006 in a communication
circulated to Members on 3 April 2006 which identifi es as the subject of the requested consultations
"China's treatment of motor vehicle parts, components, and accessories ("auto parts") imported from
the United States."

 As a producer of automobile parts, Mexico has a substantial trade interest in this case, and
would be most grateful if its request were given due consideration.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 19 April 2006
Document codes: WT/DS340/6
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 7.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, II:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Canada

 The following communication, dated 13 April 2006, from the delegation of Canada to the
delegation of China, the delegation of the United States 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 here by notifies its desire to be joined in
consultations requested by the United States pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the DSU, Article XXII:1
of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 8 of the Agreement on
Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs Agreement) and Articles 4 and 30 of the Agreement on
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement), with respect to China's importation of
automobile parts from the United States. The re levant communication to the delegation of the
People's Republic of China from the delegation of the United States, dated 30 March 2006, was
circulated to WTO Members on 3 April 2006 (, , and
). Canada has also requested consultations in respect of this matter.

 Canada has a substantial trade interest in th ese proceedings as a major exporter of automobile
parts to China. Chinese imports of Canadian auto mobile parts represent a market worth on average
Can$256 million between 2003 and 2005 to Canadian manufacturers. The measures at issue appear to
penalize the use of imported automobile parts in the manufacture of vehicles for sale in China.
Accordingly, Canada requests to be joined in these consultations.
CHINA - MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Acceptance by China of the Requests to Join Consultations Australia, Canada, the European Communiti es, Japan and Mexico notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the United States,
Date: 24 April 2006
Document codes: WT/DS340/7
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 7.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, II:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA - MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Acceptance by China of the Requests to Join Consultations

 Australia, Canada, the European Communiti es, Japan and Mexico 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 China informed the DSB th at it had accepted the requests of Australia,
Canada, the European Communities, Japan and Mexico to join the consultations.

DE PIÈCES AUTOMOBILES

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

Mexique.

 DE PARTES DE AUTOMÓVILES
CHINA - MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 3 March 2009
Document codes: WT/DS340/15
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 7.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, II:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA - MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

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

 We wish to inform you that, pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, China and the United States have agreed that the
reasonable period of time for China to implement the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute
Settlement Body ("DSB") in the dispute China – Measures Affecting Imports of Automobile Parts
(WT/DS340) shall be 7 months and 20 days from th e date of adoption of the DSB recommendations
and rulings. Accordingly, the reasonable period of time expires on 1 September 2009.

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

For China

H.E. Mr. Sun Zhenyu
Ambassador

 For the United States

Mr. David P. Shark
Chargé d’ affaires, a.i.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 16 January 2009
Document codes: WT/DS340/14; WT/DS340/AB/R; WT/DS340/R
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 7.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, II:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Appellate Body Report and Panel Report

Action by the Dispute Settlement Body

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

DE PIÈCES AUTOMOBILES

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

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

DE PARTES DE AUTOMÓVILES

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias

 En su reunión de 12 de enero de 2009, el Ór gano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
MEXICO – DEFINITIVE COUNTERVAILING MEASURES ON OLIVE OIL FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities Note by the Secretariat
Date: 22 February 2007
Document codes: WT/DS341/3; WT/DS341/2; WT/DS341/2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Mexico
Third parties: Canada, China, Japan, Norway, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. VI  GATT 1994Art. 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 13, 21.1  Agriculture

MEXICO – DEFINITIVE COUNTERVAILING MEASURES ON OLIVE OIL
FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

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

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 23 January 2007, the Dis pute Settlement Body (DSB) established a Panel
pursuant to the request of the European Communities in document , in accordance with
Article 6 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU).
2. The Panel's terms of reference are the following:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited
by the European Communities in document , the matter referred to the
DSB by the European Communiti es in that document, and to make such findings as
will assist the DSB in making the recommendations or in giving the rulings provided
for in those agreements."
3. On 13 February 2007, the European Commun ities requested the Director-General to
determine the composition of the Panel, pursuant to paragraph 7 of Article 8 of the DSU. This
paragraph provides:
"If there is no agreement on the panelists within 20 days after the date of the
establishment of a panel, at the request of either party, the Director-General, in
consultation with the Chairman of the DSB and the Chairman of the relevant Council
or Committee, shall determine the com position of the panel by appointing the
panelists whom the Director-General consid ers most appropriate in accordance with
any relevant special or additional rules or procedures of the covered agreement or
covered agreements which are at issue in th e dispute, after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of th e DSB shall inform the Members of the
composition of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the
Chairman receives such a request."
4. On 21 February 2007, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:
Chairperson: Ms Debra Steger

 Members: Ms Gloria Peña
 Mr. Jan Heukelman

5. Canada, China, Japan, Norway, and the United Stat es have reserved their rights to participate
in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
MEXICO – DEFINITIVE COUNTERVAILING MEASURES ON OLIVE OIL FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 16 November 2007
Document codes: WT/DS341/4
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Mexico
Third parties: Canada, China, Japan, Norway, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. VI  GATT 1994Art. 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 13, 21.1  Agriculture

MEXICO – DEFINITIVE COUNTERVAILING MEASURES ON OLIVE OIL
FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 14 Nove mber 2007, addressed to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the Dispute
Settlement Understanding (DSU).

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

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

 The Panel on (WT/DS341) was established by the DSB on 23 January 2007, and composed on
21 February 2007.

 Due to the complexity of issues presented in this case as well as the need to translate the
parties' submissions, the Panel is not able to comple te its work within six months from the date of the
Panel's composition. The Panel expects to issue its final report to the parties to the dispute by
April 2008.
MEXICO – DEFINITIVE COUNTERVAILING MEASURES ON OLIVE OIL FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
Document: Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 24 October 2008
Document codes: WT/DS341/5; WT/DS341/R
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Mexico
Third parties: Canada, China, Japan, Norway, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. VI  GATT 1994Art. 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 13, 21.1  Agriculture

MEXICO – DEFINITIVE COUNTERVAILING MEASURES ON OLIVE OIL
FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

Panel Report

Action by the Dispute Settlement Body

 At its meeting on 21 October 2008, the Disput e Settlement Body adopted the Panel report on
Mexico – Definitivie Countervailing Measures on Olive Oil from the European Communities

MEXIQUE – MESURES COMPENSATOIRES DÉFINITIVES VISANT
L'HUILE D'OLIVE EN PROVENANCE DES
COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES

Rapport du Groupe spécial

Groupe spécial intitulé Mexique – Mesures compensatoires dé finitives visant l'huile d'olive en
provenance des Communautés européennes ().

ACEITE DE OLIVA PROCEDENTE DE LAS
COMUNIDADES EUROPEAS

Informe del Grupo Especial

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias

 En su reunión de 21 de octubre de 2008, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
aceite de oliva procedente de las Comunidades Europeas ().
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 26 April 2006
Document codes: WT/DS342/2; WT/DS342/1
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, III:1, II:1, X:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the United States

 The following communication, dated 25 April 2006, from the delegation of the United States
to the delegation of China, the delegation of Canada and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 This concerns the request fo r consultations by Canada on , circulated on 19 April 2006 (). My authorities have instructed me
to notify the consulting Members and the Dispute Settle ment Body of the desire of the United States
to be joined in these consultations , pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes. The United States has a substantial trade interest in
these consultations. They concern China's measures governing the treatment of imported motor
vehicle parts, components, and accessories ("auto parts"), on which the United States has also
requested consultations (). These measu res appear to penalize manufacturers for using
imported auto parts – including tho se from the United States – in the manufacture of vehicles for sale
in China.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 27 April 2006
Document codes: WT/DS342/3
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, III:1, II:1, X:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Australia

 The following communication, dated 26 April 2006, from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of China, the delegation of Canada and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Australia notifies the Government of the People's
Republic of China that, in light of the substantial trad e interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in
the consultations requested by Canada in the communication entitled and circulated to WTO Members on 19 April 2006 ().

 Australia has substantial trade and commercial in terests in this matter. The volume of trade
of automobiles and automobile parts between our countries has been increasing significantly.
Australia's automotive exports to China increased from about AUD 70 million in 2004 to
AUD 284 million in 2005. Approximately 60 per cent of these exports to China consisted of
automobile parts, namely engines, brakes and chassis (i.e AUD 114 million worth).

 Australia looks forward to receiving your reply.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 27 April 2006
Document codes: WT/DS342/4
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, III:1, II:1, X:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Japan

 The following communication, dated 25 April 2006, from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of China, the delegation of Canada and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), th e Government of Japan hereby notifies the
Government of the People's Republic of China that it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by the Government of Canada in a communication circulated to WTO Members on
19 April 2006 (, , G/TR IMS/D/24, , ), titled " ", in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan as
a major trading partner of China in the automobile sector.
CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 28 April 2006
Document codes: WT/DS342/5
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. III:2, III:4, III:5, III:1, II:1, X:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

CHINA – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the European Communities

 The following communication, dated 27 April 2006, from the delegation of the European
Communities to the delegation of China, the delegatio n of Canada 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 European Communities hereby notifies the Governments of
Canada, of the People's Republic of China and the Di spute Settlement Body that, in the light of the
substantial trade interest of the European Communities, it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by Canada in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 19 April 2006
(, , , , ) entitled .

 A substantial amount of automobile parts fro m the European Communities is exported to the
People's Republic of China, and on 31 March 2006, the European Communities also requested
consultations under DSU on the same measure (). The European Communities has
therefore a substantial trade interest in the presen t dispute and in the correct application of the GATT,
the TRIMs Agreement, the Agreement on Rules of Origin and the Agreement on Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures.