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MOROCCO – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL FROM TURKEY COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 5 December 2019
Document codes: WT/DS513/7; WT/DS513/R.
Complainant: Turkey
Respondent: Morocco
Third parties: China, Egypt, EU, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Oman, Russia, Singapore, UAE, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 5.10, 6.8, Annex II, 6.9, 3.1, 3.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:6  GATT 1994Art. 6.5, 6.5.1, 18.1  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 3.2, 3.3  Import LicensingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 1, 18  Anti-dumping

MOROCCO – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL FROM TURKEY
COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
The following communication, dated 4 December 2019, from the Chair of the Appellate Body to the
Chair of the Dispute Settlement Body, is being circulated to Members.

I am writing, pursuant to Rule 30(1) of the Working Procedures for Appellate Review (WT/AB/WP/6,
16 August 2010) to notify the Dispute Settlement Body that the Mission of Morocco has notified the
Appellate Body that Morocco is withdrawing its appeal in Morocco – Anti-Dumping Measures on
Certain Hot-Rolled Steel from Turkey

The Appellate Body received this morning a letter, dated 4 December 2019, from Morocco, stating
that:

My authorities have requested that I inform you of Morocco's decision to withdraw its
appeal in the above-referenced dispute. Morocco requests the Appellate Body to inform
the DSB of Morocco's decision in accordance with Rule 30(1) of the Working Procedures
for Appellate Review.
The anti -dumping measure underlying the dispute expired on 26 September 2019.
Although Morocco continues to believe that the Panel's findings suffer from serious
flaws, those findings have become moot with the expiration of the underlying measure.
Consequently, and in light of the heavy workload of the Appellate Body, Morocco has
decided to withdraw the appeal.
Morocco respectfully requests th e Appellate Body to record the reasons for Morocco's
decision as set out above in the event that the Appellate Body issues a report.
Finally, my authorities have asked that I convey to you their appreciation for the work
done by the Appellate Body to date in this appeal.
MOROCCO – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL FROM TURKEY APPELLATE BODY REPORT AND PANEL REPORT
Document: Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 9 January 2020
Document codes: WT/DS513/10; WT/DS513/AB/R; WT/DS513/AB/R/Add.1; WT/DS513/R; WT/DS513/R/Add.1
Complainant: Turkey
Respondent: Morocco
Third parties: China, Egypt, EU, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Oman, Russia, Singapore, UAE, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 5.10, 6.8, Annex II, 6.9, 3.1, 3.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:6  GATT 1994Art. 6.5, 6.5.1, 18.1  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 3.2, 3.3  Import LicensingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 1, 18  Anti-dumping

MOROCCO – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL FROM TURKEY
APPELLATE BODY REPORT AND PANEL REPORT
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 8 January 2020, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body report
on Morocco – Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot -Rolled Steel from Turkey (
and ) and the Panel report ( and ).

MAROC – MESURES ANTIDUMPING VISANT CERTAINS PRODUITS
EN ACIER LAMINÉS À CHAUD EN PROVENANCE DE TURQUIE
RAPPORT DE L'ORGANE D'APPEL ET RAPPORT DU GROUPE SPÉCIAL
À sa réunion du 8 janvier 2020, l'Organe de règlement des différends a adopté le rapport de l'Organe
d'appel sur l'affaire Maroc – Mesures antidumping visant certains produits en acier laminés à chaud
spécial ( et ).

ACERO LAMINADO EN CALIENTE PROCEDENTE DE TURQUÍA
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
En su reunión de 8 de enero de 2020, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el informe del
laminado en caliente procedente de Turquía ( y ) y el
MOROCCO – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL FROM TURKEY COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
Document: Panel Report
Date: 20 February 2019
Document codes: WT/DS513/6
Complainant: Turkey
Respondent: Morocco
Third parties: China, Egypt, EU, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Oman, Russia, Singapore, UAE, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 5.10, 6.8, Annex II, 6.9, 3.1, 3.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:6  GATT 1994Art. 6.5, 6.5.1, 18.1  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 3.2, 3.3  Import LicensingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 1, 18  Anti-dumping

MOROCCO – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL FROM TURKEY
COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
The following communication, dated 15 January 2019, from the Chair of the Appellate Body to the
Chair of the Dispute Settlement Body, is being circulated to Members.

I am writing pursuant to Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), which states that, as a general rule, the Appellate Body will circulate its
Report no later than 60 days after the appellant has formally notified the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) of its decision to appeal. Article 17.5 further states that when the Appellate Body considers that
it cannot provide its Report within 60 days, it shall inform the DSB in writing of the reasons for the
delay together with an estimate of the period within which it will submit its Report. In no case shall
the proceedings exceed 90 days."

Morocco notified the DSB on 20 November 2018 of its decision to appeal certain issues of law covered
in the Panel Report and legal interpretations developed by the Panel in this case. As a result, the
60-day period expires on 19 January 2019. The Appellate Body is not able to circulate its Report by
that date.

It will also not be possible to circulate the Appellate Body report within the 90-day timeframe provided
for in the last sentence of Article 17.5 of the DSU. In this respect, we refer to the size of the
Panel record and the complex issues appealed. We further note the backlog of appeals pending with
the Appellate Body at present, and the fact that all appeals filed since 1 October 2018 are composed
of the same three remaining Appellate Body Members. In addition, as has been noted in the letter
communicating the filing dates for submissions to the participants, it will not be possible to staff this
appeal for some time. We appreciate the participants' understanding on these matters.

As soon as we know more precisely when the Division can schedule the hearing in this appeal, we will
inform the participants.
MOROCCO – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL FROM TURKEY COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
Document: Appellate Body Report
Date: 11 December 2019
Document codes: WT/DS513/8
Complainant: Turkey
Respondent: Morocco
Third parties: China, Egypt, EU, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Oman, Russia, Singapore, UAE, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 5.10, 6.8, Annex II, 6.9, 3.1, 3.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:6  GATT 1994Art. 6.5, 6.5.1, 18.1  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 3.2, 3.3  Import LicensingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 1, 18  Anti-dumping

MOROCCO – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL FROM TURKEY
COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
The following communication, dated 10 December 2019, from the Chair of the Appellate Body to the
Chair of the Dispute Settlement Body, is being circulated to Members.

I refer to the letter from the Chair of the Appellate Body dated 15 January 2019 , setting out the
reasons why the Appellate Body would not be able to circulate its Report in these proceedings within
the timeframe provided for in Article 17.5 of the DSU. We can now inform you that we expect to
circulate the Appellate Body Report in this appeal by Tuesday, 10 December 2019.
MOROCCO – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL FROM TURKEY COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
Document: Report of the Appellate Body
Date: 11 December 2019
Document codes: WT/DS513/9; WT/DS513/AB/R.
Complainant: Turkey
Respondent: Morocco
Third parties: China, Egypt, EU, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Oman, Russia, Singapore, UAE, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 5.10, 6.8, Annex II, 6.9, 3.1, 3.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:6  GATT 1994Art. 6.5, 6.5.1, 18.1  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 3.2, 3.3  Import LicensingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 1, 18  Anti-dumping

MOROCCO – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL FROM TURKEY
COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
The following communication, dated 10 December 2019, from the Chair of the Appellate Body to the
Chair of the Dispute Settlement Body, is being circulated to Members.

It is my honour to provide to you the Report of the Appellate Body in Morocco – Anti-Dumping
Measures on Ce rtain Hot-Rolled Steel from Turkey , The three Members of the
Appellate Body who served on this appeal were, Mr Ujal Singh Bhatia as Presiding Member, and Mr
Thomas R. Graham and Ms Hong Zhao, as Members.
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Viet Nam
Date: 21 December 2016
Document codes: WT/DS515/2
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.2, 5.3, 7.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 18.1, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Viet Nam
The following communication, dated 20 December 2016 , from the delegation of Viet Nam to the
delegation of the United States , the de legation of China and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Viet Nam notifies the Government of the United States, the
Government of China, and the Dispute Settlement Body of its desire to be joined in the
consultations requested by China in United States – Measures Related to Price Compar ison
Methodologies, as set out in the communication circulated to WTO Members on 12 December 2016

Viet Nam is interested being joined in these consultations because it has a substantial trade
interest in this dispute.
Viet Nam hopes that you will be able to give favourable consideration to this request and looks
forward to receiving your reply.
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Canada
Date: 5 January 2017
Document codes: WT/DS515/3
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.2, 5.3, 7.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 18.1, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 22 December 2016 , from the delegation of Canada to the
delegation of the United States , the delega tion of China and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DS U), the Government of Canada hereby notifies its desire to join the
consultations requested by China pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the DSU, Article 17 of Agreement
on Implementation of Article VI of the General Agreemen t on Tariffs and Trade 1994
(AD Agreement) and Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 with respect
to certain US measures related to price comparison methodologies in the context of normal value
determinations. The request of China is set out in document

The US market is Canada 's single largest export marke t. Canada exported over
CAD 402 billion worth of goods to the United States in 2015. In many cases, Canadian exports to
the United States compete directly with exports from China. As a result, Canada h as a substantial
trade interest in these proceedings which concern the ability of US investigating au thorities to
properly determine normal values for allegedly dumped Chinese exports. More generally, possible
interpretations of the AD Agreement, China 's P rotocol of Accession and the subject US price
comparison methodologies could have systemic consequences for Canada 's export trade with the
United States.

As a result of this substantial trade interest, Canada respectfully requests that it be
permitted 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.
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Australia
Date: 6 January 2017
Document codes: WT/DS515/4
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.2, 5.3, 7.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 18.1, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Australia
The following communication, dated 22 December 2016 , from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of the United States , the delegation of China and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disput es (DSU), Australia notifies the Government of the United States that, in light of the
substantial trade interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in the United States ' consultations
with China pursuant to the communication entitled United States — Measures Related to Price
Comparison Methodologies circulated to WTO Members on 15 December 2016 ().

Australia has a substantial trade interest in these consultations, and a significant systemic interest
in the proper interpretation of the WTO disciplines applicable to price comparison methodologies as
well as the Protocol on the Accession of the People's Republic of China.

Mindful of the rights and obligations of WTO Members under Article 4.11 of the DSU, Australia
looks forward to receiving your reply, and advice of the date and venue of the consultations.
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Japan
Date: 6 January 2017
Document codes: WT/DS515/5
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.2, 5.3, 7.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 18.1, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 22 December 2016 , from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of the United States , the delegati on of China and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 I wish to refer to the consultations requested by China pursuant to Article 4 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"),
Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 ("GATT 1994") and Article 17 of
the Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the GATT 1994 ("Anti-Dumping Agreement") in
the commu nication circulated to WTO Members on 15 December 2016 titled "United States –
Measures Related to Price Comparison Methodologies " (,,).
My authorities have instructed me to notify the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlem ent
Body of the desire of Japan to be joined in these consultations, purs uant to paragraph 11 of
Article 4 of the DSU.

 The legal basis of China 's complaint identified in its requests, if accepted, appears to affect
Anti-Dumping investigation practice 1 of many WTO Members (including Japan) and in turn have
substantial impact on international trade involving products originating in China. Japan is one of
the major importers of goods (e.g. raw materials, parts and final products) from China and one of
the us ers of anti -dumping measures2. Therefore, Japan has a substantial trade interest in the
consultations.

Japan. The original currency of the statistics is Japanese Yen.).
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the Russian Federation
Date: 6 January 2017
Document codes: WT/DS515/6
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.2, 5.3, 7.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 18.1, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the Russian Federation
The following communication, dated 22 December 2016 , from the delegation of the Russian
Federation to the delegation of the United States, the delegation of China and to the Chairperson
of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

I wish to refer to the consultations requested by the People 's Republic of China pursuant to
Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
("DSU"), Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 ( "GATT 1994 "), and
Article 17 of the Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the GATT 1994 in the
communication circulated to WTO Members on 1 5 December (; ;
) titled "United States — Measures Related to Price Comparison Methodologies
(DS515)". My authorities have instructed me to notify the cons ulting 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.
Calculation of margins of dumping in the course of anti-dumping investigations is an issue of
systemic interest of the Russian Federation. The outcome of this dispute might result in
reallocation of market shares in the exporting WTO Members in international trade and might
affect exports from Russia to the United States. Both China and the US a re important trading
partners of the Russian Federation. Therefore, the Russian Federation has a substantial trade
interest in this dispute and requests to be joined in the consultations as a third party.
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Mexico
Date: 9 January 2017
Document codes: WT/DS515/7; WT/DS515/1
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.2, 5.3, 7.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 18.1, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Mexico
The following communication, dated 4 January 2017, from the delegation of Mexico to the
delegation of the United States, the delegati on of China and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

I have been instructed by my authorities to inform you that Mexico has a substantial trade interest
in the reque st for consultations by the People's Republic of China in United States – Measures
Related to Price Comparison Methodologies ().

The matters referred to in the request for consultations are of considerable interest to Mexico in
that they concern the determination of normal value in anti -dumping proceedings in the
framework of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, the Agreement on
Implementation of Article VI of the General Agreement on Tari ffs and Trade 1994, and
Section 15(a)(ii) of the Protocol on the Accession of the People's Republic of China.

In view of the above, Mexico hereby notifies its wish to be joined in the consultations in
accordance with Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes. We look forward to receiving confirmation of acceptance of this request, as
well as advice regarding the time and venue for these consultations.
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the European Union
Date: 18 January 2017
Document codes: WT/DS515/8; WT/DS515/1; G/L/1169; G/ADP/D115/1
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.2, 5.3, 7.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 18.1, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the European Union
The following communication, dated 17 January 2017, from the delegation of the European Union
to the delegation of the Un ited States , the delegation of China and to the Chairperson of the
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Following the request for consultations of the People's Republic of China that was circ ulated to the
WTO Members on 15 December 2016 (, , ), and pursuant to
Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU), the European Union hereby notifies the Government of t he United States, the Government
of the People's Republic of China and the Dispute Settlement Body of its desire to be joined in the
aforementioned consultations.
The European Union looks forward to being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
UNITED STATES - MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES ACCEPTANCE BY THE UNITED STATES OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: ACCEPTANCE BY THE UNITED STATES OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Date: 7 February 2017
Document codes: WT/DS515/9
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.2, 5.3, 7.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 18.1, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES - MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
ACCEPTANCE BY THE UNITED STATES OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Australia, Canada, the European Union, Japan, Mexico, the Russian Federation, and Viet Nam
notified the Dispute Settlem ent Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations
requested by China, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

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

DE PARTICIPATION AUX CONSULTATIONS
Viet Nam ont notifié à l'Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) leur souhait d' être admis à

MÉTODOS DE COMPARACIÓN DE PRECIOS
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Canada
Date: 20 November 2017
Document codes: WT/DS515/10
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.2, 5.3, 7.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 18.1, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 17 November 2017, from the delegation of Canada to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of China and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Canada hereby notifies its desire to join the consultations
requested by China pursuant to Article 4 of the DSU, Article 17 of Agreement on Implementation
of Article VI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (AD Agreement) and Article XXII
of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 with respect to certain US measures related
to price comparison methodologies in the context of normal value determinations. The reques t of
China is set out in document

The US market is Canada 's single largest export market. Canada exported over CAD 394 billion
worth of goods to the United States in 2016. In many cases, Canadian exports to the United
States compete di rectly with exports from China. As a result, Canada has a substantial trade
interest in these proceedings w hich concern the ability of US investigating authorities to properly
determine normal values for allegedly dumped Chinese exports. More generally, possible
interpretations of the AD Agreement, China 's Protocol of Accession and the subject US price
comparison methodologies could have systemic consequences for Canada 's export trade with the
United States.

As a result of this substantial trade intere st, Canada respectfully requests that it be permitted to
join the second round of consultations in this dispute, as it also participated in the initial round
which was held in February 2017.
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Japan
Date: 21 November 2017
Document codes: WT/DS515/11
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.2, 5.3, 7.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 18.1, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 17 November 2017, from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of China and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

I wish to refer to the consultations requested by China pur suant to Article 4 of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), Article XXII of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 ("GATT 1994") and Article 17 of the Agreement on
Implementation of Article VI of t he GATT 1994 ("Anti-Dumping Agreement") in the communication
circulated to WTO Members on 8 November 2017 titled "United States –Measures Related to Price
Comparison Methodologies " ( /Add.1,,). My
authorities have instructed me to notify the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body
of the desire of Japan to be joined in these consultations, pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of
the DSU.

The legal basis of China 's complaint identified in its requests, if accepted, appears to affect Anti -
Dumping investigation practice of many WTO Members (including Japan) and in turn have
substantial impact on international trade involving products originating in China. Japan is one of
the major importers of goods (e.g. ra w materials, parts and final products) from China and one of
the users of anti -dumping measures1. Therefore, Japan has a substantial trade interest in the
consultations.

Japan. The original currency of the statistics is Japanese Yen.).
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the European Union
Date: 21 November 2017
Document codes: WT/DS515/12; WT/DS515/1/Add.1; G/L/1169/Add.1; G/ADP/D115/1/Add.1
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.2, 5.3, 7.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 18.1, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the European Union
The following communication, dated 20 November 2017, from the delegation of the European
Union to the delegation of the United States, the delegation of China and to the Chairperson of the
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Following the updated request for consultations of the People's Republic of China that was
circulated to the WTO Members on 8 November 2017 (, ,
), and pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the European Union hereby not ifies the Government
of the United States, the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Dispute Settlement
Body of its desire to be joined in the aforementioned consultations.
Certain m easures listed in Appendix A of China's request for consult ations such as Chlorinated
Isocyanurates From the People's Republic of China have also been imposed and extended on
imports from Spain, an EU Member State.
The European Union looks forward to being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Mexico
Date: 4 December 2017
Document codes: WT/DS515/13; WT/DS515/1; WT/DS515/1/Add.1; G/L/1169
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.2, 5.3, 7.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 18.1, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Mexico
The following communication, dated 27 November 2017, from the delegation of Mexico to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of China and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

I have been instructed by my authorities to inform you that Mexico has a substantial trade interest
in t he updated request for consultations of the People's Republic of China in United State s –
Measures Related to Price Comparison Methodologies () contained in
document , ,

The matters referred to i n the request for consultations are of considerable interest to Mexico in
that they concern the determination of normal value in anti -dumping proceedings in the
framework of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, the Agreement on
Implementation o f Article VI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, and
Section 15(a)(ii) of the Protocol on the Accession of the People's Republic of China.

Although Mexico does not consider an additional request to be necessary, and given that it already
joined the initial round of consultations in this dispute last February, it would like to reiterate its
interest in being joined in the second round of consultations , in accordance with Article 4.11 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

Because of this substantial trade interest , and since it also participated in the initial round, Mexico
accordingly asks to be joined in the second round of consultations, and looks forward to receiving
information on the date and venue of those consultations.
UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Australia
Date: 4 December 2017
Document codes: WT/DS515/14; WT/DS515/1/Add.1
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.2, 5.3, 7.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 18.1, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Australia
The following communication, dated 28 November 2017, from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of China and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Following the supplementary request for consultations made by the People 's Republic of China,
circulated to WTO Members on 8 November 2017 (), and pursuant to
Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU), Australia notifies the Government of the People's Republic of China, the Government of the
United States and the Dispute Settlement Body, of its desire to participate in the aforementioned
consultations, should they occur.

This request reiterates Australia 's original, 22 December 2016, requ est () to join the
consultations. Australia continues to have a substantial trade interest in these consultations, and
a significant systemic interest in the proper interpretation of the WTO disciplines applicable to price
comparison methodologi es as well as the Protocol on the Accession of the People's Republic of
China.

Mindful of the rights and obligations of WTO Members under Article 4.11 of the DSU, Australia
looks forward to receiving your reply, and advice of the date and venue of any fu rther
consultations.
UNITED STATES - MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES ACCEPTANCE BY THE UNITED STATES OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: ACCEPTANCE BY THE UNITED STATES OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Date: 18 December 2017
Document codes: WT/DS515/15
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.2, 5.3, 7.1, 9.2, 9.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 18.1, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. I:1, VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES - MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
ACCEPTANCE BY THE UNITED STATES OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Australia, Canada, the European Union, Japan and Mexico notified the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) of their desire to b e joined in the consultations requested by China on 3 November 2017 ,
pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

The delegation of the United States informed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of
Australia, Canada, the European Union, Japan and Mexico to join the consultations.

DE PARTICIPATION AUX CONSULTATIONS

européenne.

MÉTODOS DE COMPARACIÓN DE PRECIOS
Australia, el Canadá, el Japón, México y la Unión Europea notificaron al Órgano de Solución de
Europea.
EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Viet Nam
Date: 21 December 2016
Document codes: WT/DS516/2
Complainant: China
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkey, UAE, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Viet Nam
The following communication, dated 20 December 2016 , from the delegation of Viet Nam to the
delegation of the European Union , the delegation of China and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Viet Nam notifies the European Union, the Government of
China, and the Dispute Settlement Body of its desire to be joined in the consultations requested by
China in European Union – Measures Related to Price Comparison Methodolo gies, as set out in the
communication circulated to WTO Members on 12 December 2016 ().
Viet Nam is interested being joined in these consultations because it has a substantial trad e
interest in this dispute.
Viet Nam hopes that you will be able t o give favourable consideration to this request and looks
forward to receiving your reply.
EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Canada
Date: 5 January 2017
Document codes: WT/DS516/3
Complainant: China
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkey, UAE, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 22 December 2016 , from the delegation of Canada to the
delegation of the European Union , the del egation of China and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Canada hereby notifies its desire to join the
consultations requested by China pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the DSU, Article 17 of Agreement
on Implementation of Article VI of the General Agreemen t on Tariffs and Trade 1994
(AD Agreement) and Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 with respect
to certain EU measures related to price comparison methodologies in the context of normal value
determinations. The request of China is set out in document

The European market is critically important to Canadian exporters. Canada exported close to
CAD 38 billion worth of goods to the European Union in 2015. In many cases, Canadian exports to
the EU compete directly with exports from China. As a result, Canada has a substantial trade
interest in these proceedings which concern the ability of the European Commission to properly
determine normal values for all egedly dumped Chinese exports. This is especially the case as
Canadian exports to the EU are expec ted to increase with the forthcoming entry into force of the
Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement. More generally, possible
interpretations of the AD Agreement, China 's Protocol of Accession and the subject EU price
comparison methodologies could have systemic consequences for Canada 's export trade with the
European Union.

As a result of this substantial trade interest, Canada respectfully requests that it be
permitted to join the consultations in this dispute.

A copy of this lette r is being sent to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, with a
request that it be circulated to Members.
EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Australia
Date: 6 January 2017
Document codes: WT/DS516/4
Complainant: China
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkey, UAE, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Australia
The following communication, dated 22 December 2016 , from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of the European Union , the delegation of China and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Di sputes (DSU), Australia notifies the European Union that, in light of the substantial trade
interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in the European Union 's consultations with China
pursuant to the communication entitled European Union — Measures Related to Price Comparison
Methodologies circulated to WTO Members on 15 December 2016 ().

Australia has a substantial trade interest in these consultations, and a significant systemic interest
in the proper interpretation of the WTO disciplines applicable to price comparison methodologies as
well as the Protocol on the Accession of the People's Republic of China.

Mindful of the rights and obligations of WTO Members under Article 4.11 of the DSU, Australia
looks forward to receiving your reply, and advice of the date and venue of the consultations.
EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Japan
Date: 5 January 2017
Document codes: WT/DS516/5
Complainant: China
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkey, UAE, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 22 December 2016 , from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of the European Union , the dele gation of China and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 I wish to refer to the consultations requested by China pursuant to Article 4 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"),
Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 ("GATT 1994") and Article 17 of
the Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the GATT 1994 ("Anti-Dumping Agreement") in
the communication circulated to WTO Members on 15 December 2016 titled "European Union –
Measures Related to Price Comparison Methodologies" (,,).
My authorities have instructed me to notify the consulting Members and the Dispute S ettlement
Body of the desire of Japan to be joined in these consultations, purs uant to paragraph 11 of
Article 4 of the DSU.

 The legal basis of China 's complaint identified in its requests, if accepted, appears to affect
Anti-Dumping investigation practi ce1 of many WTO Members (including Japan) and in turn have
substantial impact on international trade involving products originating in China. Japan is one of
the major importers of goods (e.g. raw materials, parts and final products) from China and one of
the users of anti -dumping measures2. Therefore, Japan has a substantial trade interest in the
consultations.

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EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
Document: REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS Communication from the Russian Federation
Date: 6 January 2017
Document codes: WT/DS516/6
Complainant: China
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkey, UAE, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES

REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the Russian Federation
The following communication, dated 22 December 2016 , from the delegation of Russia to the
delegation of the European Union, the delegation of China and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 I wish to refer to the consultations requested by the People 's Republic of China pursuant to
Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
("DSU"), Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 ("GATT 1994"), and
Article 17 of the Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the GA TT 1994 in the
communication circulated to WTO Members on 15 December (; ;
) titled "European Union — Measures Related to Price Comparison Methodologies
(DS516)". My authorities have instructed me to notify the consulting Memb ers 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.
Calculation of margins of dumping in the course of anti-dumping investigations is an issue of
systemic interest of the Russian Federation. The outcome of this dispute might result in
reallocation of market shares in the exporting WTO Members in international trade and might
affect exports from Russia to the EU. Both China and the EU are important trading p artners of the
Russian Federation. Therefore, the Russian Federation has a substantial trade interest in this
dispute and requests to be joined in the consultations as a third party.
EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the United States
Date: 6 January 2017
Document codes: WT/DS516/7; WT/DS516/1
Complainant: China
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkey, UAE, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 22 December 2016, from the delegation of the United States
to the delegation of the European Union, the delegation of China and to the Chairperson of the
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 This concerns the request for consultations by the People 's Republic of China on European
Union – Measures Related to Price Comparison Methodologies (), circulated on
15 December 2016. 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. China has on
12 December 2016, also requested consultations with the United States () concerning
the expiration of Section 15, paragraph (a)(ii), of the Protocol on the Accession of the People 's
Republic of China . China's request to the United States cites all of the provisions of the covered
agreements cited in its request for consultations with the European Union. Therefore, in any event,
it would appear that China considers the matter raised in its request for consultations with the
European Union to be closely related to the matter raised in its request for consultations with the
United States.