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UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 30 April 2008
Document codes: WT/DS344/9; WT/DS344/AB/R.
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 9, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO

Communication from the Appellate Body

 The following communication, dated 30 April 2008, from the Chairman of the Appellate
Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 It is my honour to provide you with a copy of the Report of the Appellate Body in
United States – Final Anti-Dumping Me asures on Stainless Steel from Mexico ,
It will be circulated to Members of the World Tr ade Organization at 4 p.m. today, in accordance
with paragraph 5 of Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes . It is a confidential document until its circulation. The three Members
of the Appellate Body who served on this appeal were: Mr. A.V. Ganesan, as Presiding Member,
Ms. Lilia R. Bautista and Mr. Giorgio Sacerdoti, as Members.
UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO
Document: Extension of Time Period under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU
Date: 14 July 2008
Document codes: WT/DS344/12
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 9, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO

Extension of Time Period under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 8 July 2008, from the delegation of Mexico and the
delegation of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 21.3(c) of the DSU.

At its meeting on 20 May 2008, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) adopted the reports of
the Panel and the Appellate Body in the dispute (WT/DS344). At the meeting of the DSB held on 2 June 2008, the
United States notified the DSB that it intends to comp ly in this dispute with its WTO obligations, and
stated that it would need a reasonable period of time for implementation.

Article 21.3(c) of the DSU provides that, in th e absence of an agreement between the parties
on a period of time, the reasonable period of time shall be determined "t hrough binding arbitration
within 90 days after the date of adoption of the recommendations and rulings." In order to allow
sufficient time for the parties to discuss a mutua lly agreed period, Mexico and the United States
(i) have agreed that any arbitrations under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU shall be completed no later than
60 days after the date of the appointment of an arbitrator, unless the arbitrator, following consultation
with the parties, considers that additional time is re quired; and (ii) hereby confirm that any awards of
the arbitrator (including awards not made with in 90 days after the date of adoption of the
recommendations and rulings) shall be deemed to be awards of the arbitrator for the purposes of
Article 21.3(c) of the DSU in determining the reasonable period of time for the United States to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB.
UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO
Document: Appointment of Arbitrator by the Director-General under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes Note by the Secretariat On 29 August 2008, pursuant to the request  received on 22 August 2008 from Mexico, the Director-General appointed Mr. Florentino P. Feliciano to act as arbitrator under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes  in the matter United States – Final Anti-Dumping Measu res on Stainless Steel from Mexico .  Mr. Feliciano accepted this appointment by letter dated 1 September 2008 to Mexico and the United States.
Date: 3 September 2008
Document codes: WT/DS344/14
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 9, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO

Appointment of Arbitrator by the Director-General under Article 21.3(c) of the

Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes

Note by the Secretariat

 On 29 August 2008, pursuant to the request received on 22 August 2008 from Mexico, the
Director-General appointed Mr. Florentino P. Feliciano to act as arbitrator under Article 21.3(c) of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes in the matter United
States – Final Anti-Dumping Measu res on Stainless Steel from Mexico . Mr. Feliciano accepted this
appointment by letter dated 1 September 2008 to Mexico and the United States.
UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO
Document: Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
Date: 3 November 2008
Document codes: WT/DS344/16; WT/DS344/15
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 9, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO

Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes

 The following communication, dated 31 October 2008, from the Arbitrator, Mr. Florentino P.
Feliciano, to the Chairman of the Dispute Settle ment Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 It is my honour to provide you with a copy of my Arbitration Award in (), pursuant to Article 21.3(c)
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes . It was
circulated to Members of the today.
UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO
Document: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Mexico Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 2 September 2009
Document codes: WT/DS344/19
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 9, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO

Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Mexico

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Japan

 The following communication, dated 28 August 2009, from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of Mexico and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Japan hereby notifies th e United States that, in light of
the substantial trade interest of Jap an, it desires to be joined in th e consultations requested by Mexico
in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 24 August 2009 titled " " ().

 With respect to the substantial trade interest of Japan, Japan exports to the United States the
products subject to the measures at issue in the c onsultations requested by Mexico, "stainless steel
sheet and strip in coils". In addition, Japan h as a substantial trade interest in the issue of
implementation by the United States regarding th e "zeroing" methodology as such, as shown by its
own recourse to the WTO dispute settlement procedure on this issue in the dispute " United States –
Measures Relating to Zeroing and Sunset Reviews" (DS322).
UNITED STATES - FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO
Document: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Mexico Constitution of the Panel Note by the Secretariat
Date: 18 May 2011
Document codes: WT/DS344/21; WT/DS344/20.; WT/DS344/20
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 9, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES - FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO

Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Mexico

Constitution of the Panel

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 21 September 2010, the Di spute Settlement Body (DSB) referred this
dispute, if possible, to the original Panel in accordance with Article 21.5 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU) to examine the matter re ferred to the DSB by Mexico in document

2. The 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 Mexico 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. Due to the unavailability of one of the orig inal panel member, the parties agreed on a
replacement panelist. The Panel was composed on 13 May 2011 as follows:
 Chairperson: Mr Alberto Juan Dumont

 Members: Mr Greg Weppner
 Ms Leora Blumberg

4. Brazil, China, the European Union, Japan and Ko rea, have reserved their rights to participate
in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
UNITED STATES - FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO
Document: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Mexico Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 10 November 2011
Document codes: WT/DS344/22
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 9, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES - FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO

Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Mexico

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 9 November 2011, addressed to the Chairperson of the
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 21.5 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 Article 21.5 of the DSU stipulates that a panel considering the existence or consistency with a
covered agreement of measures taken to comply with the recommendations and rulings of the DSB
shall circulate its report within 90 days after the date of referral of the matter to it.

 Article 21.5 of the DSU further states that wh en a panel considers that it cannot provide its
report within this time frame, it shall inform the DS B in writing of the reasons for the delay together
with an estimate of the period within which it will submit its report.

 On 21 September 2010, the DSB agreed to refer the dispute United States – Final Anti-
Dumping Measures on Stainless Steel from Mexico – Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Mexico
(WT/DS/344) to the original panel, if possible. On e of the original panel members was unavailable to
serve as a member of the compliance panel. Con sequently, the compliance Panel was composed on
13 May 2011, with that panel member being replaced by a new member.

 The timetable adopted by the Panel after c onsultations with the Parties to the dispute
envisages that the final report shall be issued to the Parties by March 2012. The Panel expects to
conclude its work within that time-frame.
UNITED STATES - FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO
Document: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Mexico Suspension of Panel Work Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 1 May 2012
Document codes: WT/DS344/23
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 9, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES - FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO

Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Mexico

Suspension of Panel Work

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 27 April 2012, was received from the Chairman of the
Panel with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body.

 In a communication dated 27 April 2012 Mexico requested, in accordance with Article 12.12
of the DSU, the Panel to suspend its work until 14 May 2012. The Panel has agreed to this request.

 Unless a new request from Mexico is receive d by 14 May 2012, the Panel will resume its
work on Tuesday, 15 May 2012.
UNITED STATES - FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO
Document: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Mexico Suspension of Panel Work Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 15 May 2012
Document codes: WT/DS344/24
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 9, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES - FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO

Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Mexico

Suspension of Panel Work

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 14 May 2012, was received from the Chairman of the
Panel with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body.

 In a communication dated 14 May 2012 Mexi co requested, in accordance with Article 12.12
of the DSU, the Panel to suspend its work until 31 May 2012. The Panel has agreed to this request.

 Unless a new request from Mexico is receive d by 31 May 2012, the Panel will resume its
work on Friday, 1 June 2012.
UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO
Document: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Mexico Suspension of Panel Work Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 1 June 2012
Document codes: WT/DS344/25
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 9, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO

Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Mexico

Suspension of Panel Work

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 31 May 2012, was received from the Chairman of the
Panel with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body.

 In a communication dated 31 May 2012 Mexi co requested, in accordance with Article 12.12
of the DSU, the Panel to suspend its work until further notice. The Panel has agreed to this request.
UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO NOTIFICATION OF A MUTUALLY AGREED SOLUTION
Document: NOTIFICATION OF A MUTUALLY AGREED SOLUTION
Date: 10 April 2013
Document codes: WT/DS344/26; G/L/778/Add.1; G/ADP/D67/2
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 9, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO
NOTIFICATION OF A MUTUALLY AGREED SOLUTION
 The following communication, dated 8 April 2013, from the delegation of Mexico and the
delegation of the United States to the Chairper son of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated
pursuant to Article 3.6 of the DSU.

 The United States and Mexico write in regard to the above-referenced dispute, which
resulted in recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) with regard to a
calculation methodology often known as "zeroing ". In consideration of steps taken by the
United States to comply with the DSB recommendations and rulings,
1 the United States and
Mexico wish to notify the DSB, in accordance with Article 3.6 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), that the parties have reached a mutually
satisfactory solution in this dispute.

 We ask you to circulate this notification to the relevant Councils and Committees, as well as
to the DSB.

(signed)
H.E. Mr Fernando de Mateo y Venturini
Ambassador
Permanent Mission of Mexico
to the
(signed)
H.E. Mr Michael Punke
Ambassador
Permanent Mission of the United States of
America to the

Antidumping Investigation; Final Modification, 71 Fed. Reg.77,722 (December 27, 2006); Antidumping
Proceedings: Calculation of the Weighted – Average Dumping Margins in Antidumping Investigations; Change
in Effective Date of Final Modification, 72 Fed. Reg. 3783 (January 26, 2007); Antidumping Proceedings:
Calculation of the Weighted-Average Dumping Margin and Assessment Rate in Certain Antidumping Duty
Proceedings, 77 Fed. Reg. 8801 (February 14, 2012).
UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 23 May 2008
Document codes: WT/DS344/10; WT/DS344/AB/R; WT/DS344/R
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 9, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO

Appellate Body Report and Panel Report

Action by the Dispute Settlement Body

 At its meeting on 20 May 2008, the Dispute Se ttlement Body adopted the Appellate Body
report on United States – Final Dumping Measur es on Stainless Steel from Mexico
() and the Panel report (), as modified by the Appellate Body report.
The Panel report should be read in conjunction with the Appellate Body report.

ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES ANTIDUMPING FINALES VISANT
L'ACIER INOXYDABLE EN PROVENANCE DU MEXIQUE

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

 À sa réunion du 20 mai 2008, l'Organe de règl ement des différends a adopté le rapport de
l'Organe d'appel sur l'affaire États-Unis – Mesures antidumping finales visant l'acier inoxydable en
de l'Organe d'appel.

ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDAS ANTIDUMPING DEFINITIVAS SOBRE
EL ACERO INOXIDABLE PROCEDENTE DE MÉXICO

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias

 En su reunión de 20 de mayo de 2008, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO
Document: Request by Mexico for Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU
Date: 14 August 2008
Document codes: WT/DS344/13
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Chile, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.4.2, 9, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – FINAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
ON STAINLESS STEEL FROM MEXICO

Request by Mexico for Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 11 August 2008, from the delegation of Mexico to the
Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circ ulated in accordance with Article 21.3(c) of the
DSU.

 On 20 May 2008, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) adopted the Appellate Body Report
and the Panel Report, as modified by the Appellate Body Report, in United States – Final Anti-
Dumping Measures on Stainless Steel from Mexico (DS344). At the DSB meeting held on
2 June 2008, the United States stated that it intende d to comply with its WTO obligations and that it
would need a reasonable period of time in which to do so. On 8 July 2008, the United States and
Mexico mutually agreed that any awards of the arb itrator (including awards not made within 90 days
after the date of adoption of the recommendations a nd rulings) should be deemed to be awards of the
arbitrator for the purposes of Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).

 In the absence of an agreement with the Un ited States under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU on a
reasonable period of time for the United States to comply with the recommendations of the DSB,
Mexico hereby requests that this period be dete rmined through binding arbitration pursuant to
Article 21.3(c) of the DSU.

 Mexico will enter into consultations with the United States with a view to reaching agreement
on an arbitrator within the time period provided for in footnote 12 of the DSU.
UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Thailand
Date: 23 June 2006
Document codes: WT/DS345/2
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, EU, Japan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 18.1, 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 18.4, 18.5  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2, VI:3, VI, X:1, X:2, I, II:1, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 32.1, 10, 1, 14, 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE
SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Thailand

 The following communication, dated 21 June 2006, from the delegation of Thailand to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of I ndia and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Kingdom of Thailand hereby notifies the consulting parties and the
Dispute Settlement Body of its desire to be join ed in the consultations requested by India in a
communication circulated to WTO Members on 12 June 2006 ().

 As the Kingdom of Thailand has requested consu ltations with the United States in the dispute
currently titled United States – Final Anti-Dumping Measures on Shrimp from Thailand , in a
communication dated 24 April 2006 and circulated to WTO Members on 27 April 2006
( and ), on measures similar to those described in India's
consultations request, we have bot h a substantial trade and systemic interest in these proceedings.
Hence, the Kingdom of Thailand requests to be joined in the consultations requested by India in this
matter.

 I look forward to receiving confirmation of r eceipt and acceptance of this request, and advice
regarding the timing and venue for these consultations.
UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from China
Date: 23 June 2006
Document codes: WT/DS345/3
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, EU, Japan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 18.1, 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 18.4, 18.5  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2, VI:3, VI, X:1, X:2, I, II:1, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 32.1, 10, 1, 14, 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE
SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from China

 The following communication, dated 21 June 2006, from the delegation of China to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of I ndia and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU"), the Government of the People's Republic of China hereby notifies
the Government of the United States that it desires to be joined in the consultations requested by India
in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 12 June 2006 (, ,
, ) titled " ".

 China has a substantial trade interest in the ma tter in this dispute in view of similar measures
having been applied on merchandise (such as shrimp) imported from China.

 China looks forward to receiving your reply at an early date.
UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Brazil
Date: 26 June 2006
Document codes: WT/DS345/4; WT/DS345/1
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, EU, Japan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 18.1, 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 18.4, 18.5  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2, VI:3, VI, X:1, X:2, I, II:1, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 32.1, 10, 1, 14, 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE
SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Brazil

 The following communication, dated 21 June 2006, from the delegation of Brazil to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of I ndia and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 With reference to the request by India for consultations with the United States concerning
United States — Customs Bond Directive for Merch andise Subject to Anti-Dumping/Countervailing
Duties
 (, circulated on 12 June 2006), I hereby wish to convey the request of the
Government of Brazil, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), to join in these consultations.

 Brazil has a substantial trade interest in the i ssues under consultation. As explained in India's
request, the United States, pursuant to the "Ame nded Bond Directive", has imposed the enhanced
bond requirement on importers of fro zen warm water shrimp from cert ain countries, including Brazil.
Brazil has been one of the main exporters of shrimp to the United States. As a consequence of the
imposition of the measure at issue, Brazilian exports of the product – which responded for
approximately 45% of total exports of shrimp – have been seriously affected.

 Brazil would appreciate being informed of the date and venue of consultations.
UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES
Document: Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations Brazil, China and Thailand notified the Disput e Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by India, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The delegation of the United States informed  the DSB that it had accepted the requests of Brazil, China and Thailand to join the consultations. ÉTATS-UNIS – DIRECTIVE SUR LES CAUTIONS EN DOUANE POUR LES MARCHANDISES ASSUJETTIES À DES DROITS ANTIDUMPING/COMPENSATEURS
Date: 28 July 2006
Document codes: WT/DS345/5
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, EU, Japan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 18.1, 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 18.4, 18.5  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2, VI:3, VI, X:1, X:2, I, II:1, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 32.1, 10, 1, 14, 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE
SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES

Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations

 Brazil, China and Thailand notified the Disput e Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be
joined in the consultations requested by India, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 The delegation of the United States informed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of
Brazil, China and Thailand to join the consultations.

DROITS ANTIDUMPING/COMPENSATEURS

leur désir d'être admis à participer aux consulta tions demandées par l'Inde, conformément à l'article

DETERMINADAS MERCANCÍAS SUJETAS A DERECHOS
ANTIDUMPING Y COMPENSATORIOS

 El Brasil, China y Tailandia notificaron al Órga no de Solución de Diferencias (OSD) su deseo
artículo 4 del ESD.
UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of India Note by the Secretariat
Date: 31 January 2007
Document codes: WT/DS345/7; WT/DS345/6
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, EU, Japan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 18.1, 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 18.4, 18.5  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2, VI:3, VI, X:1, X:2, I, II:1, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 32.1, 10, 1, 14, 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE
SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES

Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of India

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 21 November 2006, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a Panel
pursuant to the request of India in document , in accordance with Article 6 of the 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 India in document WT/345/6, the matter referred to the DSB by India in that
document, and to make such finding s as will assist the DSB in making the
recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in those agreements."
3. On 19 January 2007, India requested the Director-General to determine the composition of
the Panel, pursuant to paragraph 7 of Article 8 of the DSU. This paragraph provides:
"If there is no agreement on the panelists within 20 days after the date of the
establishment of a panel, at the request of either party, the Director-General, in
consultation with the Chairman of the DSB and the Chairman of the relevant Council
or Committee, shall determine the com position of the panel by appointing the
panelists whom the Director-General consid ers most appropriate in accordance with
any relevant special or additional rules or procedures of the covered agreement or
covered agreements which are at issue in th e dispute, after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of the DSB shall inform the Members of the
composition of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the
Chairman receives such a request."
4. On 26 January 2007, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:
Chairperson: Mr. Michael Cartland

 Members: Ms Enie Neri de Ross
 M r . G r a h a m S a m p s o n

5. Brazil, China, the European Communities, Japan and Thailand have reserved their rights to
participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES
Document: Communication from India and the United States concerning Article 21.3(b) and Article 21.3(c) of the DSU
Date: 7 October 2008
Document codes: WT/DS345/14
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, EU, Japan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 18.1, 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 18.4, 18.5  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2, VI:3, VI, X:1, X:2, I, II:1, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 32.1, 10, 1, 14, 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE
SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES

Communication from India and the United States concerning

Article 21.3(b) and Article 21.3(c) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 2 Octobe r 2008, from the delegation of India and the
delegation of the United States to the Chairman of th e Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the
request of these delegations..

 At its meeting on 1 August 2008, the Disput e Settlement Body (DSB) adopted the reports of
the Panel and the Appellate Body in the dispute (WT/DS345). At the meeting of the
DSB held on 29 August 2008, the United States notifie d the DSB that it intends to comply in this
dispute with its WTO obligations, and stated that it would need a reasonable period of time for
implementation. At that meeting, India indicated its willingness to negotiate with the United States
under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU regarding a reasonable period of time for implementation.

 Article 21.3(c) of the DSU provides that, in the absence of an agreement between the parties
on a period of time, the reasonable period of time shall be determined "t hrough binding arbitration
within 90 days after the date of adoption of the recommendations and rulings." In order to allow
sufficient time for the parties to discuss a mutually agreed period, India and the United States (i) have
agreed that any arbitrations under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU shall be completed no later than 60 days
after the date of the appointment of an arbitrator , unless the arbitrator, following consultation with the
parties, considers that additional time is required; and (ii) hereby confirm that any awards of the
arbitrator (including awards not made within 90 days after the date of adoption of the
recommendations and rulings) shall be deemed to be awards of the arbitrator for the purposes of
Article 21.3(c) of the DSU in determining the reasonable period of time for the United States to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB.

For India

Ujal Singh Bhatia
Ambassador
For the United States

David P. Shark
Chargé d’affaires a.i.
UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 4 November 2008
Document codes: WT/DS345/15
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, EU, Japan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 18.1, 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 18.4, 18.5  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2, VI:3, VI, X:1, X:2, I, II:1, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 32.1, 10, 1, 14, 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – CUSTOMS BOND DIRECTIVE FOR MERCHANDISE
SUBJECT TO ANTI-DUMPING/COUNTERVAILING DUTIES

Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 31 Octobe r 2008, from the delegation of the United
States and the delegation of India to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

 The Representatives of India and the United States of America wish to inform you that,
pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes, they have agreed that the reasonable period of time for the United States to implement the
recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") in the dispute United States –
Customs Bond Directive for Merchandise Subj ect to Anti-Dumping/Countervailing Duties
(WT/DS345) shall be 8 (eight) months, expiring on 1 April 2009.

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

For the United States

Peter F. Allgeier
Ambassador

For India

Ujal Singh Bhatia
Ambassador
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND CERTAIN MEMBER STATES – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN LARGE CIVIL AIRCRAFT (SECOND COMPLAINT)
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the United States Note by the Secretariat
Date: 24 July 2006
Document codes: WT/DS347/5; WT/DS347/3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU, France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 5(a), 5(c), 6.3(a), 6.3(b), 6.3(c), 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4, XVI:1  GATT 1994Art. 3.1(a), 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND CERTAIN MEMBER STATES –
MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN LARGE CIVIL AIRCRAFT
(SECOND COMPLAINT)

Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the United States

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 9 May 2006, the Dispute Settlement Body established a Panel pursuant to
the request by the United States in document 1, in accordance with Article 6 of the
Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU).
2. At that meeting, the parties to the dispute al so agreed that the Panel should have standard
terms of reference. The terms of reference are, therefore, the following:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited
by the United States in document 1, the matter referred to the DSB by
the United States in that document, and to make such findings as will assist the DSB
in making the recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in those
agreements."
3. On 7 July 2006, the United States requested the Director-General to determine the
composition of the Panel, pursuant to paragraph 7 of Article 8 of the DSU. This paragraph provides:
"If there is no agreement on the panelists within 20 days after the date of the
establishment of a panel, at the request of either party, the Director-General, in
consultation with the Chairman of the DSB and the Chairman of the relevant Council
or Committee, shall determine the com position of the panel by appointing the
panelists whom the Director-General consid ers most appropriate in accordance with
any relevant special or additional rules or procedures of the covered agreement or
covered agreements which are at issue in th e dispute after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of the DSB shall inform the Members of the
composition of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the
Chairman receives such a request."
4. On 17 July 2006, Deputy Director-General Alejandro Jara, acting in place of the Director-
General, composed the Panel as follows:
Chairman: Mr. Tim Groser
Members: Mr. Mario Matus
 Mr. Eduardo Pérez Motta
5. Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan and Korea reserved their third-party rights.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND CERTAIN MEMBER STATES – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN LARGE CIVIL AIRCRAFT (SECOND COMPLAINT)
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 10 October 2006
Document codes: WT/DS347/6
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU, France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 5(a), 5(c), 6.3(a), 6.3(b), 6.3(c), 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4, XVI:1  GATT 1994Art. 3.1(a), 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND CERTAIN MEMBER STATES –
MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN LARGE CIVIL AIRCRAFT
(SECOND COMPLAINT)

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 9 Octobe r 2006, addressed to the Dispute Settlement
Body (DSB), is circulated in accordance with Article 12.12 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU).

 The United States, the complaining party in this dispute, requested the Panel on
6 October 2006 to suspend its work, in accordance with Article 12.12 of the DSU. The Panel has
agreed to this request.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND CERTAIN MEMBER STATES – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN LARGE CIVIL AIRCRAFT (SECOND COMPLAINT)
Document: Lapse of Authority for the Establishment of the Panel Note by the Secretariat At the request of the United States, the Panel suspended its work on 6 October 2006 (WT/DS347/6).  Since the Panel has not been requested  to resume its work, pursuant to Article 12.12 of the DSU, the authority for the establishment of the Panel lapsed as of 7 October 2007. COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES ET CERTAINS ÉTATS MEMBRES – MESURES AFFECTANT LE COMMERCE DES AÉRONEFS CIVILS GROS PORTEURS
Date: 9 October 2007
Document codes: WT/DS347/7; WT/DS347/6
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU, France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 5(a), 5(c), 6.3(a), 6.3(b), 6.3(c), 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4, XVI:1  GATT 1994Art. 3.1(a), 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND CERTAIN MEMBER STATES –
MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN LARGE CIVIL AIRCRAFT
(SECOND COMPLAINT)

Lapse of Authority for the Establishment of the Panel

Note by the Secretariat

 At the request of the United States, the Panel suspended its work on 6 October 2006
(). Since the Panel has not been requested to resume its work, pursuant to Article 12.12
of the DSU, the authority for the establishment of the Panel lapsed as of 7 October 2007.

COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES ET CERTAINS ÉTATS MEMBRES –
AÉRONEFS CIVILS GROS PORTEURS
(DEUXIÈME PLAINTE)

Note du Secrétariat

(). Étant donné qu'il n'a pas été demandé au Groupe spécial de reprendre ses travaux,

COMUNIDADES EUROPEAS Y DETERMINADOS ESTADOS MIEMBROS -
MEDIDAS QUE AFECTAN AL COMERCIO DE GRANDES
AERONAVES CIVILES
(SEGUNDA RECLAMACIÓN)

Nota de la Secretaría

el 7 de octubre de 2007.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND CERTAIN MEMBER STATES – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN LARGE CIVIL AIRCRAFT (SECOND COMPLAINT)
Document: Request for Consultations by the United States Addendum
Date: 20 July 2006
Document codes: WT/DS347/1; WT/DS316/1/Add.2; WT/DS316/1/Add.1-G/L/697/Add.1-G/SCM/D62/1/Add.1; G/L/697/Add.2; G/SCM/D62/1/Add.2; G/L/697/Add.1-G/SCM/D62/1/Add.1
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU, France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 5(a), 5(c), 6.3(a), 6.3(b), 6.3(c), 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4, XVI:1  GATT 1994Art. 3.1(a), 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND CERTAIN MEMBER STATES –
MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN LARGE CIVIL AIRCRAFT
(SECOND COMPLAINT)

Request for Consultations by the United States

Addendum

 This document is circulated to add "WT/D347/1" to the docum ent number as well as to add
"second complaint" at the end of the title to the document originally circulated as
 dated 7 February 2006.
COLOMBIA – CUSTOMS MEASURES ON IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN GOODS FROM PANAMA
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Guatemala
Date: 7 August 2006
Document codes: WT/DS348/2; WT/DS348/1
Complainant: Panama
Respondent: Colombia
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1, V:6, X:1, XI:1, XIII:1, X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13  Customs valuation

COLOMBIA – CUSTOMS MEASURES ON IMPORTATION
OF CERTAIN GOODS FROM PANAMA

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Guatemala

 The following communication, dated 3 August 200 6, from the delegation of Guatemala to the
delegation of Colombia, the delegation of Panama and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 With reference to the request by Panama for consultations with Colombia concerning
Colombia – Customs Measures on Impor tation of Certain Goods from Panama (document
, circulated on 25 July 2006), I hereby wish to convey the request of the Government of
Guatemala, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Unde rstanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), to be joined in these consultations.

 Guatemala has a substantial trade interest in the issues under consultation. Colombia is one
of Guatemala's major trading partners. Moreover, it is hoped that one of the outcomes of the ongoing
negotiations for the signing of a trade agreement will be potential for development of Guatemala's
exports. Thus, Guatemala's objective is to ensure competitive conditions for its exports.

 Guatemala would appreciate being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
COLOMBIA – CUSTOMS MEASURES ON IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN GOODS FROM PANAMA
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from China
Date: 7 August 2006
Document codes: WT/DS348/3
Complainant: Panama
Respondent: Colombia
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1, V:6, X:1, XI:1, XIII:1, X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13  Customs valuation

COLOMBIA – CUSTOMS MEASURES ON IMPORTATION
OF CERTAIN GOODS FROM PANAMA

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from China

 The following communication, dated 4 August 2006, from the delegation of China to the
delegation of Colombia, the delegation of Panama and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), my government has instructed me to notify the
consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desire of the People's Republic of China
to be joined in these consultations requested by Panama in a communication circulated to
WTO Members on 25 July 2006 (, , ), titled "". China has a substantial trade interest in
these consultations.

 China looks forward to receiving your reply at an early date.
COLOMBIA – CUSTOMS MEASURES ON IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN GOODS FROM PANAMA
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the Philippines
Date: 8 August 2006
Document codes: WT/DS348/4; WT/DS348/1
Complainant: Panama
Respondent: Colombia
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1, V:6, X:1, XI:1, XIII:1, X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13  Customs valuation

COLOMBIA – CUSTOMS MEASURES ON IMPORTATION
OF CERTAIN GOODS FROM PANAMA

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the Philippines

 The following communication, dated 3 August 20 06, from the delegation of the Philippines to
the delegation of Colombia, the delegation of Panama and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 With reference to and pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding, I have the honour to request that the Philippines be joined in the consultations
requested by Panama, with respect to certain Colombian customs measures on the importation of
certain goods from Panama.