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INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Japan
Date: 18 September 2019
Document codes: WT/DS588/2
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 13 September 2019 , from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of India, and the delegation of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen
and Matsu, is circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

I wish to refer to the consultations requested by the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu,
Kinmen and Matsu pursuant to Article 1 and 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU") and Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs
and Trade 1994 ("GATT 1994") in the communication circulated to WTO Members on
9 September 2019, titled " India – Tariff Treatment on Certain Goods in the Information and
Communications Technology Sector" (, ). My authorities have instr ucted me
to notify the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desire of Japan to be joined
in the consultations, pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the DSU.

The subject matter of the consultations requested by the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan,
Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu relates to India 's tariff treatment on certain information and
communication technology products. Japan exports to India some of the products at issue, including
in particular cellular mobile phones and their parts. A number of Japanese companies which export
the products at issue have continued to express their serious concerns about India's tariff treatment
on those products.

For these reasons, Japan has a substantial trade interest in the consultations the Separate Customs
Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu requested, and wishes to be joined in the
consultations.

Japan looks forward to receiving confirmation of acceptance of this request as well as being informed
of the date and venue of the consultations.
INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the United States
Date: 19 September 2019
Document codes: WT/DS588/3; WT/DS588/1
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 17 September 2019, from the delegation of the United States
to the delegation of India, and the delegation of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu,
Kinmen and Matsu, is circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body in accordance with Article 4.11 of
the DSU.

This concerns the request for consultations by Chinese Taipei on India – Tariff Treatment on Certain
Goods in the Information and Communications Technology Sector (). My authorities
have instructed me to notify the consulting 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 consultations. The United States is a
significant exporter of goods in the information and technology sector in the categories of products
described in Chinese Taipei’s request. U.S. exports to India of goods subject to the measures
identified in Chinese Taipei’s request as listed in the annex, for example, were valued at
approximately $490 million in 2018. As such, the United States considers that it has a substantial
trade interest and requests to be joined in these consultations.
INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Singapore
Date: 20 September 2019
Document codes: WT/DS588/4
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Singapore
The following communication, dated 18 September 2019, from the delegation of Singapore to the
delegation of India, and the delegation of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen
and Matsu, is circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body 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), Singapore notifies the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body that it
desires to be joined in India's consultations with Chin ese Taipei pursuant to the communication
entitled India – Tariff Treatment on Certain Goods in the Information and Communications
Technology Sector circulated to WTO Members on 9 September 2019 (). This is because
Singapore, as one of the world's largest exporter of Information and Communications Technology
(ICT) products, with export value of US$ 120 billion annually, has substantial trade interest in this
matter.
INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Canada
Date: 24 September 2019
Document codes: WT/DS588/5
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 19 September 2019 , from the delegation of Canada to the
delegation of India, and the delegation of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen
and Matsu, is circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body 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 request to join the consultations
requested by Chinese Taipei pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the DSU, and Article XXII of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 with regard to the tariff treatment that India accords to certain
goods in the information and communications technology sector. The request of Chinese Taipei,
which was circulated to Members on September 9, 2019, is set out in document ,

Canada has a substantial trade interest in these consultations. Over 2016-2018, India's imports from
Canada of ICT products identified in Chinese Taipei's request for consultat ions averaged
US$ 40.2 million annually. This reflected 43.7% of India's total imports of ICT products from Canada.
ICT is an important sector for Canada's economy which relies on access to global markets.
Over 2016-2018, Canada's global exports of all ICT products averaged US$ 11.3 billion and
accounted for 2.8% of all Canadian exports.

Based on the foregoing, Canada respectfully requests to join the consultations in this dispute.

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.
INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the European Union
Date: 30 September 2019
Document codes: WT/DS588/6
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the European Union
The following communication, dated 25 September 2019, from the delegation of the European Union
to the delegation of India, and the delegation of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu,
Kinmen and Matsu, is circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body in accordance with Article 4.11 of
the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes, the European Union hereby notifies the Government of India, the Separate Customs
Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chines e Taipei) and the Dispute Settlement Body
that, in light of its substantial trade interest, it desires to be joined in the consultations requested
by Chinese Taipei in a communication circulated to the WTO Members on 9 September 2019
(, ) entitled "India – Tariff Treatment on Certain Goods in the Information and
Communications Technology Sector".

The European Union looks forward to being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF CHINESE TAIPEI NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 1 September 2020
Document codes: WT/DS588/8; WT/DS588/7; WT/DS588/7
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF CHINESE TAIPEI
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
1. At its meeting on 29 July 2020 , the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
pursuant to the request of Chinese Taipei in document , in accordance with Article 6 of
the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (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 parties to the dispute, the matter referred to the DSB by Chinese Taipei in document
 and to make such findings as w ill assist the DSB in making the
recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in those agreements.
3. On 19 August 2020 , Chinese Taipei requested that the Director -General 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 o r 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 Ch airman receives such a
request.
4. On 31 August 2020, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:

 Chairperson: Paul O'CONNOR

 Members: Samantha ATAYDE ARELLANO
 Fabián VILLARROEL RÍOS

5. Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Norway,
Pakistan, the Russian Federation, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United
States have reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF CHINESE TAIPEI NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 24 November 2020
Document codes: WT/DS588/8/Rev.1; WT/DS588/7; WT/DS588/7
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF CHINESE TAIPEI
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Revision
1. At its meeting on 29 July 2020 , the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
pursuant to the request of Chinese Taipei in document , in accordance with Article 6 of
the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (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 parties to the dispute, the matter referred to the DSB by Chinese Taipei 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 19 August 2020 , Chinese Taipei requested that the Director -General 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 procedu res 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 afte r the date the Ch airman receives such a
request.
4. On 31 August 2020, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:

 Chairperson: Paul O'CONNOR

 Members: Samantha ATAYDE ARELLANO
 Fabián VILLARROEL RÍOS

5. Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Norway,
Pakistan, the Russian Federation, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine1, the United Kingdom, and
the United States have reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 8 March 2021
Document codes: WT/DS588/9
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS
IN THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 4 March 2021 , addressed to the Chairperson 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 Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU) provides that the pe riod in which a panel shall conduct its examination, from the date that
the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date 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 Settlement Body (DSB) in writing accordingly and indicate
the reasons, together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.

The Panel on India – Tariffs on ICT Goods (DS588) was established by the DSB on 29 July 2020 and
composed on 31 August 2020.

In accordance with the Panel's timetable adopted thus far following consultations with the parties,
the Panel estimates that it will issue its final report to the parties in the second quarter of 2022.

The report will only be available to the public once it is circulated to the Members in all three working
languages of the WTO. The date of circulation depends on completion of translation and the Panel is
not in a position to provide an estimated circulation date at this time.

I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the DSB.
INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 30 June 2022
Document codes: WT/DS588/10
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 29 June 2022, addressed to the Chairperson 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 Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU) provides that the pe riod in which a panel shall conduct its examination, from the date that
the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date 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 Settlement Body (DSB) in writing accordingly and indicate
the reasons, together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.

The Panel on India – Tariffs on ICT Goods (DS588) was established by the DSB on 29 July 2020 and
composed on 31 August 2020.

In its communication to the DSB of 4 March 2021 (), the Panel indicated that it expected
to issue its final report to the parties in the second quarter of 2022 . However, the COVID -19
pandemic and related travel and other restrictions caused delays to the proceedings.

In accordance with the revised Timetable adopted thus far following consultations with the parties,
the Panel estimates that it will issue its final report to the parties not before the end of 2022.

The report will only be available to the public once it is circulated to the Members in all three working
languages of the WTO. The date of circulation depends on completion of translation and the Panel is
not in a position to provide an estimated circulation date at this time.

I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the DSB.
INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 20 December 2022
Document codes: WT/DS588/11
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 16 December 2022, addressed to the Chairperson 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 Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU) provides that the pe riod in which a panel shall conduct its examination, from the date that
the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date 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 Settlement Body (DSB) in writing accordingly and indicate
the reasons, together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.

The Panel on India – Tariffs on ICT Goods (Chinese Taipei) (DS588) was established by the DSB on
29 July 2020 and composed on 31 August 2020.

In its communication to the DSB of 29 June 2022 (), the Panel indicated that it
expected to issue its final report not before the end of 2022.

Due to the delays caused by the COVID -19 pandemic, as well as the fact that the same panelists
have been appointed in this dispute and in two other disputes1, the Panel now estimates that it will
issue its final report to the parties in the first quarter of 2023.

The report will only be available to the public once it is circulated to the Members in all three working
languages of the WTO. The date of circulation depends on completion of translation and the Panel is
not in a position to provide an estimated circulation date at this time.

I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the DSB.
INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR JOINT REQUEST BY THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU AND INDIA FOR A DECISION BY THE DSB
Document: REQUEST BY THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU AND INDIA FOR A DECISION
Date: 17 May 2023
Document codes: WT/DS588/12
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
JOINT REQUEST BY THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU,
KINMEN AND MATSU AND INDIA FOR A DECISION BY THE DSB
The following communication, dated 16 May 2023, from the delegation of the Separate Customs
Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu and the delegation of India to the Chairperson of
the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated at the request of those delegations.

The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu and India would like to
request that the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) adopt the draft decision attached to this letter with
respect to the dispute India — Tariff Treatment on Certain Goods in the Information and
Communications Technology Sector (DS588) at a meeting of the DSB to be held on 30 May 2023.
We consider that the draft DSB decision, if adopted, would facilitate the resolution of the dispute.
We respectfully request that you circulate this request to Members of the DSB.

Draft decision of the DSB:
The DSB decides that, upon a request by the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen
and Matsu or India, the DSB shall no later than 19 September 2023 adopt the report of the panel in
the dispute India — Tariff Treatment on Certain Goods in the Information and Communications
Technology Sector (DS588) unless (i) the DSB decides by consensus not to do so or (ii) either party
to the dispute notifies the DSB of its decision to appeal pursuant to Article 16.4 of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes. Any such adoption or appeal of the
panel report will be deemed to have occurred within the 60-day time period specified in Article 16.4
of the DSU.
INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR JOINT REQUEST BY THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU AND INDIA FOR A DECISION BY THE DSB
Document: REQUEST BY THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU AND INDIA FOR A DECISION
Date: 6 September 2023
Document codes: WT/DS588/13
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
JOINT REQUEST BY THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU,
KINMEN AND MATSU AND INDIA FOR A DECISION BY THE DSB
The following communication, dated 5 September 2023, from the delegation of the Separate
Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu and the delegation of India to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated at the request of those delegations.

The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu and India would like to
request that the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) adopt the draft decision attached to this letter with
respect to the dispute India — Tariff Treatment on Certain Goods in the Information and
Communications Technology Sector (DS588) at a meeting of the DSB to be held on
19 September 2023. We consider that the draft DSB decision, if adopted, would facilitate the
resolution of the dispute.

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

Draft decision of the DSB:

The DSB decides that, upon a request by the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen
and Matsu or India, the DSB shall no later than 18 December 2023 adopt the report of the panel in
the dispute India — Tariff Treatment on Certain Goods in the Information and Communications
Technology Sector (DS588) unless (i) the DSB decides by consensus not to do so or (ii) either party
to the dispute notifies the DSB of its decision to appeal pursuant to Article 16.4 of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes. Any such adoption or appeal of the
panel report will be deemed to have occurred within the 60-day time period specified in Article 16.4
of the DSU.
INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR JOINT REQUEST BY THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU AND INDIA FOR A DECISION BY THE DSB
Document: REQUEST BY THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU AND INDIA FOR A DECISION
Date: 11 December 2023
Document codes: WT/DS588/14
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
JOINT REQUEST BY THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU,
KINMEN AND MATSU AND INDIA FOR A DECISION BY THE DSB
The following communication, dated 7 December 2023, from the delegation of the Separate Customs
Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu and the delegation of India to the Chairperson of
the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated at the request of those delegations.

The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu and India would like to
request that the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) adopt the draft decision attached to this letter with
respect to the dispute India – Tariff Treatment on Certain Goods in the Information and
Communications Technology Sector (DS588) at a meeting of the DSB to be held on
18 December 2023. We consider that the draft DSB decision, if adopted, would facilitate the
resolution of the dispute.
We respectfully request that you circulate this request to Members of the DSB.
Draft decision of the DSB:
The DSB decides that, upon a request by the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen
and Matsu or India, the DSB shall no later than 26 April 2024 adopt the report of the panel in the
dispute India – Tariff Treatment on Certain Goods in the Information and Communications
Technology Sector (DS588) unless (i) the DSB decides by consensus not to do so or (ii) either party
to the dispute notifies the DSB of its decision to appeal pursuant to Article 16.4 of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes. Any such adoption or appeal of the
panel report will be deemed to have occurred within the 60 -day time period specified in
Article 16.4 of the DSU.
INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR JOINT REQUEST BY THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU AND INDIA FOR A DECISION BY THE DSB
Document: REQUEST BY THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU AND INDIA FOR A DECISION
Date: 16 April 2024
Document codes: WT/DS588/15
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
JOINT REQUEST BY THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU,
KINMEN AND MATSU AND INDIA FOR A DECISION BY THE DSB
The following communication, dated 15 April 2024, from the delegation of the Separate Customs
Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu and the delegation of India to the Chairperson of
the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated at the request of those delegations.

The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu and India would like to
request that the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) adopt the draft decision attached to this letter with
respect to the dispute India — Tariff Treatment on Certain Goods in the Information and
Communications Technology Sector (DS588) at a meeting of the DSB to be held on 26 April 2024.
We consider that the draft DSB decision, if adopted, would facilitate the resolution of the dispute.
We respectfully request that you circulate this request to Members of the DSB.
Draft decision of the DSB:
The DSB decides that, upon a request by the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen
and Matsu or India, the DSB shall no later than 26 July 2024 adopt the report of the panel in the
dispute India — Tariff Treatment on Certain Goods in the Information and Communications
Technology Sector (DS588) unless (i) the DSB decides by consensus not to do so or (ii) either party
to the dispute notifies the DSB of its decision to appeal pursuant to Article 16.4 of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes. Any such adoption or appeal of the
panel report will be deemed to have occurred within the 60 -day time period specified in
Article 16.4 of the DSU.
INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR JOINT REQUEST BY THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU AND INDIA FOR A DECISION BY THE DSB
Document: REQUEST BY THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU AND INDIA FOR A DECISION
Date: 16 July 2024
Document codes: WT/DS588/16
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

INDIA – TARIFF TREATMENT ON CERTAIN GOODS IN THE INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
JOINT REQUEST BY THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU,
KINMEN AND MATSU AND INDIA FOR A DECISION BY THE DSB
The following communication, dated 15 July 2024, from the delegation of the Separate Customs
Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu and the delegation of India to the Chairperson of
the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated at the request of those delegations.

The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu and India would like to
request that the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) adopt the draft decision attached to this letter with
respect to the dispute India — Tariff Treatment on Certain Goods in the Information and
Communications Technology Sector (DS588) at a meeting of the DSB to be held on 26 July 2024.
We consider that the draft DSB decision, if adopted, would facilitate the resolution of the dispute.
We respectfully request that you circulate this request to Members of the DSB.
Draft decision of the DSB:
The DSB decides that, upon a request by the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen
and Matsu or India, the DSB shall no later than 28 October 2024 adopt the report of the panel in
the dispute India — Tariff Treatment on Certain Goods in the Information and Communications
Technology Sector (DS588) unless (i) the DSB decides by consensus not to do so or (ii) either party
to the dispute notifies the DSB of its decision to appeal pursuant to Article 16.4 of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes. Any such adoption or appeal of the
panel report will be deemed to have occurred within the 60-day time period specified in Article 16.4
of the DSU.
CHINA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF CANOLA SEED FROM CANADA REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu
Date: 24 September 2019
Document codes: WT/DS589/2; WT/DS589/1; G/L/1324; G/SPS/GEN/1727; G/TFA/D2/1
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, III:4, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 8, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. 5.1, 7.4  Trade Facilitation (TFA)

CHINA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF CANOLA SEED FROM CANADA
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu
The following communication, dated 19 September 2019 , from the delegation of the Separate
Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu to the delegation of China, and the
delegation of Canada, is circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body in accordance with Article 4.11
of the DSU.

I would like to refer to the consultations requested by Canada in the communication circulated to
WTO Members on 12 September 2019 (, , , )
titled CHINA– MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF CANOLA SEED FROM CANADA.

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

The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu has a substantial trade
interest in canola seed and a systemic interest in the interpretation of the provisions of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, the provisions of the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary
and Phytosanitary Measures, and the provisions of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation with respect
to the measures in question related to the enhanced inspections of canola seed.

I look forward to receiving confirmation of acceptance of this request, as well as advice regarding
the time and venue for these consultations.
CHINA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF CANOLA SEED FROM CANADA REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the Russian Federation
Date: 24 September 2019
Document codes: WT/DS589/3
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, III:4, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 8, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. 5.1, 7.4  Trade Facilitation (TFA)

CHINA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF CANOLA SEED FROM CANADA
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the Russian Federation
The following communication, dated 19 September 2019 , from the Russian Federation to the
delegation of China, and the delegation of Canada, is circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body in
accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

I wish to refer to the consultations requested by the Government of Canada pursuant to Articles 1
and 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, Article 11.1 of the Agreement
on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Meas ures, and Article 24.8 of the Agreement on
Trade Facilitation in the communication circulated to WTO Members on 12 September 2019
(, , , ) titled "China – Measures Concerning the
Importation of Canola Seed from Canada" (DS589). My authorities have instructed me to notify the
consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desire of the Russian Federation to be
joined in these consultations, pursuant to the Article 4.11 of the DSU.

The Russian Federation notes that the request for consultations relates to alleged China's suspension
of canola seed imports from two Canadian companies and application of enhanced inspections to
canola seed imports from other Canadian companies.

The Russian Federation is one of the major producers and exporters of rapeseed. In 2018 the amount
of Russian exports of this product exceeded 490 thousand tons. Therefore, the Russian Federation
has a substantial trade interest in consultations in the above dispute.
CHINA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF CANOLA SEED FROM CANADA CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF CANADA NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 12 November 2021
Document codes: WT/DS589/6; WT/DS589/4; WT/DS589/4
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, III:4, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 8, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. 5.1, 7.4  Trade Facilitation (TFA)

CHINA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF CANOLA SEED FROM CANADA
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF CANADA
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
1. At its meeting on 26 July 2021 , the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
pursuant to the request of Canada in document , in accordance with Article 6 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 provisions of the covered agreements cited by
the parties to the dispute, the matter referred to the DSB by Canada 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. Further to the agreement of the parties on the three panelists to serve in this dispute, the
Panel was composed on 10 November 2021 as follows:

Chairperson: Mr Mohammad SAEED

 Members: Mr Gudmundur HELGASON
 Ms Jan Yves Natalie REMY

4. Australia, Brazil, the European Union, India, Japan, Norway, the Russian Federation,
Singapore, Chinese Taipei, the United States, and Viet Nam have reserved their rights to participate
in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
CHINA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF CANOLA SEED FROM CANADA COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 15 June 2022
Document codes: WT/DS589/7
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, III:4, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 8, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. 5.1, 7.4  Trade Facilitation (TFA)

CHINA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF CANOLA SEED FROM CANADA
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 13 June 2022 , addressed to the Chairperson 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 Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU) provides that the period in which a panel shall conduct its examination, from the date that
the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date 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 pro vides that, when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report within
six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in writing accordingly and indicate
the reasons, together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.

The Panel on China – Measures Concerning the Importation of Canola Seed from Canada (DS589)
was established by the DSB on 26 July 2021 and composed on 10 November 2021.

Due to the number and complexity of the issues before the Panel, delays caused by travel restrictions
related to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and changes to the Panel's Timetable made at the request
of the parties, the Panel does not expect to issue its final re port to the parties prior to the end
of 2022.

The report will only be available to the public once it is circulated to the Members in all three working
languages of the WTO. The date of circulation depends on completion of translation and the Panel is
not in a position to provide an estimated circulation date at this time.

I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the DSB.
CHINA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF CANOLA SEED FROM CANADA SUSPENSION OF PANEL WORK COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 1 September 2022
Document codes: WT/DS589/8
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, III:4, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 8, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. 5.1, 7.4  Trade Facilitation (TFA)

CHINA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF CANOLA SEED FROM CANADA
SUSPENSION OF PANEL WORK
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 30 August 2022, was received from the Chairperson of the Panel
with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body.

In a letter dated 25 August 2022, Canada requested that the Panel suspend its work on this dispute
pursuant to Article 12.12 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Gover ning the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU). On 29 August 2022, China stated that it welcomed Canada's request.

The Panel has agreed to Canada's request, and has suspended its work effective Tuesday, 30 August
2022.

We recall that Article 12.12 of the DSU provides that the Panel may suspend its work at any time at
the request of the complaining party for a period not to exceed 12 months. This provision also
indicates that if the work of the Panel has been suspended for more than 12 months, the authority
for establishment of the Panel shall lapse.

I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the DSB.
CHINA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF CANOLA SEED FROM CANADA LAPSE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PANEL
Document: Note by the Secretariat At the request of Canada, the Panel suspended its work on 30 August 2022  (WT/DS589/8). The Panel has not been requested to resume its work, and pursuant to Article 12.12 of the DSU, the authority for the establishment of the Panel lapsed as of 31 August 2023. CHINE – MESURES CONCERNANT L'IMPORTATION DE GRAINES DE CANOLA EN PROVENANCE DU CANADA CADUCITÉ DU POUVOIR CONFÉRÉ POUR L'ÉTABLISSEMENT DU GROUPE SPÉCIAL Note du Secrétariat À la demande du Canada, le Groupe spécial a suspendu ses travaux le 30 août 2022 (WT/DS589/8). Il n'a  pas été demandé au Groupe spécial de reprendre ses travaux et, conformément à l'article 12:12 du Mémorandum d'accord, le pouvoir conféré pour l'établissement du Groupe spécial est devenu caduc le 31 août 2023.
Date: 1 September 2023
Document codes: WT/DS589/9; WT/DS589/8; WT/DS589/8
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, EU, India, Japan, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, III:4, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 8, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. 5.1, 7.4  Trade Facilitation (TFA)

CHINA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF CANOLA SEED FROM CANADA
LAPSE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PANEL
Note by the Secretariat
At the request of Canada, the Panel suspended its work on 30 August 2022 ().
The Panel has not been requested to resume its work, and pursuant to Article 12.12 of the DSU, the
authority for the establishment of the Panel lapsed as of 31 August 2023.

CHINE – MESURES CONCERNANT L'IMPORTATION DE
GRAINES DE CANOLA EN PROVENANCE DU CANADA
Note du Secrétariat
Il n'a pas été demandé au Groupe spécial de reprendre ses travaux et, conformément à

CHINA - MEDIDAS RELATIVAS A LA IMPORTACIÓN DE SEMILLAS
DE COLZA (CANOLA) PROCEDENTES DEL CANADÁ
Nota de la Secretaría