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ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF PRESERVED PEACHES
Document: Communication from Argentina
Date: 16 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS238/6; WT/DS238/R
Complainant: Chile
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: EU, Paraguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 12  Safeguards

ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURE
ON IMPORTS OF PRESERVED PEACHES
Communication from Argentina
The following communication, dated 14 May 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Argentina
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of Argentina.
With reference to the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in () adopted on 15 April 2003,
Argentina wishes to inform the DSB of its inten tion to implement the latter's recommendations and
rulings in this dispute, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU. Since it will be impossible for it to
comply forthwith, Argentina requests a reasonable period of time in which to do so.
ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF PRESERVED PEACHES
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 4 July 2003
Document codes: WT/DS238/7
Complainant: Chile
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: EU, Paraguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 12  Safeguards

ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURE
ON IMPORTS OF PRESERVED PEACHES
Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
The following communication, dated 27 June 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Argentina
and the Permanent Mission of Chile to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.
On behalf of the Governments of the Argentine Republic and the Republic of Chile, we have
the honour to refer to the dispute (WT/DS238).
In connection with that case, we hereby info rm the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) that,
pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the DSU, it was mutually agreed, on 30 May 2003, that the reasonable
period of time for Argentina to comply with the recommendations and rulings of the DSB would run
until 31 December 2003, on which date the safeguard measure at issue would be revoked.
(signed) (signed)
Alfredo V. Chiaradia Alejandro Jara Puga
Ambassador Ambassador
Permanent Representative of Argentina Permanent Representative of Chile
to the WTO to the WTO
ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF PRESERVED PEACHES
Document: Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 29 April 2003
Document codes: WT/DS238/5; WT/DS238/R; WT/DS238/R
Complainant: Chile
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: EU, Paraguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 12  Safeguards

ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURE
ON IMPORTS OF PRESERVED PEACHES
Panel Report
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 15 April 2003, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Panel report on

ARGENTINE - MESURE DE SAUVEGARDE DÉFINITIVE
À L'IMPORTATION DE PÊCHES EN CONSERVE
Rapport du Groupe spécial
Groupe spécial "Argentine - Mesure de sauvegarde définitive à l'importation de pêches en conserve "

ARGENTINA - MEDIDA DE SALVAGUARDIA DEFINITIVA SOBRE
LAS IMPORTACIONES DE DURAZNOS EN CONSERVA
Informe del Grupo Especial
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES REGARDING ANTI-DUMPING METHODOLOGY
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Thailand
Date: 2 October 2001
Document codes: WT/DS239/2; WT/DS239/1; G/L/480; G/ADP/D37/1
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 5.8, 11  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES REGARDING
ANTI-DUMPING METHODOLOGY
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Thailand
The following communication, dated 28 September 2001, from the Permanent Mission of
Thailand to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Brazil and to the
Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
I wish to refer to the Request for Consultations by Brazil in "United States – Certain
Measures Regarding Anti-Dumping Methodo logy" (, , )
circulated on 21 September 2001.
The Kingdom of Thailand has a substantial trade interest in the matter and hereby requests,
pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU, to be joined in the consultations. I would be grateful if my
delegation could be informed of the date and venue of these consultations.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON SILICON METAL FROM BRAZIL
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 22 November 2001
Document codes: WT/DS239/3; WT/DS239/1/Rev.1; G/L/480/Rev.1; G/ADP/D37/1/Rev.1
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 5.8, 11  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES
ON SILICON METAL FROM BRAZIL
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 19 November 2001, from the Permanent Delegation of
the European Commission to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of
Brazil and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
I refer to the "Request for Consultations by Brazil" with respect to (, ,
) which has been circulated on 7 November 2001.
The European Communities request, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU, to be joined in the
consultations.
We would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
ROMANIA - IMPORT PROHIBITION ON WHEAT AND WHEAT FLOUR
Document: Request for Consultations by Hungary
Date: 7 November 2001
Document codes: WT/DS240/1
Complainant: Hungary
Respondent: Romania
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994

ROMANIA - IMPORT PROHIBITION ON WHEAT AND WHEAT FLOUR
Request for Consultations by Hungary
The following communication, dated 18 October 2001, from the Permanent Mission of
Hungary to the Permanent Mission of Romania and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body,
is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
Upon instruction of my authorities and pursuant to:
- Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU), and
- Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994),
I hereby wish to convey the request of the Government of Hungary for consultations with
Romania, with respect to the Joint Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Industry and Forestry
No. 119069 (16.07.2001), Ministry of Family and Health No. 495 (18.07.2001) and the National
Consumer Protection Authority No. 1/3687 (19.07.2001 ) prohibiting the import of wheat and wheat
flour which does not meet certain quality requirements.
Hungary considers that the above mentioned measure has been imposed in a manner
inconsistent with the obligations of Romania under Article XI:1 of the GATT 1994. Moreover,
domestically produced products are not subject to the same quality requirements, therefore the
introduction of the above-mentioned quality requirements would appear to be in breach of
Article III:4 of the GATT 1994.
The Government of Hungary is looking forw ard to receiving a prompt reply from the
Government of Romania to this request as well as the establishment of a mutually convenient date and
place for the initiation of consultations.
ROMANIA - IMPORT PROHIBITION ON WHEAT AND WHEAT FLOUR
Document: Request for Consultations by Hungary Addendum
Date: 28 November 2001
Document codes: WT/DS240/1/Add.1
Complainant: Hungary
Respondent: Romania
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994

ROMANIA - IMPORT PROHIBITION ON WHEAT AND WHEAT FLOUR
Request for Consultations by Hungary
Addendum
The following communication, dated 30 October 2001, from the Permanent Mission of
Hungary to the Permanent Mission of Romania is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the
DSU.
Referring to your letter dated 26 October 2001 on the Hungarian request for consultation
about the import prohibition of wheat and wheat flour introduced by Romania, upon instruction of my
authorities I inform you about the following:
Considering that you made a proposal for consultation only on 19 November 2001 and taking
into account that the introduced measure stopped a ll Hungarian exports of these products, in the
critical circumstances created by the measure we have to opt for the urgency procedure provided by
the DSU. Therefore, according to Article 4.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlements of Disputes we ask you to enter into consultations within a period of no
more than 10 days after the date of receipt of this request. If the consultations have failed to settle the
dispute within a period of 20 days after the date of receipt of the request, Hungary will request the
establishment of a panel.
The Government of Hungary is looking forw ard to receiving a prompt reply from the
Government of Romania to this request.
ROMANIA - IMPORT PROHIBITION ON WHEAT AND WHEAT FLOUR
Document: Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Hungary
Date: 28 November 2001
Document codes: WT/DS240/2
Complainant: Hungary
Respondent: Romania
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994

ROMANIA - IMPORT PROHIBITION ON WHEAT AND WHEAT FLOUR
Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Hungary
The following communication, dated 27 November 2001, from the Permanent Mission of
Hungary to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 6.2 of the
DSU.
In accordance with Articles 4.8 and 6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), I he reby ask you to convene a special session of the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) within ten days with the request of the establishment of a Panel as set
out below, on its agenda.
On 18 October, Hungary requested consultations with Romania pursuant to Article 4 of the
DSU and Article XXII:1 of the GATT 1994 concerning the Joint Decree of the Ministry of
Agriculture, Food Industry and Forestry No. 119069 (16.07.2001), Ministry of Family and Health
No. 495 (18.07.2001) and the National Consumer Protection Authority No. 1-3687 (19.07.2001)
prohibiting the import of wheat and wheat flour which does not meet certain quality requirements.
Considering the seasonal character of the products and that the introduced measure stopped all
Hungarian exports of these products, which represent a considerable part of the total Hungarian
exports to Romania, in these critical circumstances Hungary decided to invoke the urgency procedure
provided by the DSU. Accordingly, on 30 Oc tober 2001 Hungary requested consultations with
Romania pursuant to Article 4.8 of the DSU.
Hungary considers that the import prohibition introduced by the above-mentioned Joint
Decree is in violation of Article XI:1 of the GATT 1994. Moreover, domestically produced products
are not subject to the same quality requirements, therefore the introduction of the quality requirements
is in breach of Article III:4 of the GATT 1994 by being inconsistent with these provisions, the Joint
Decree nullifies or impairs the benefits accruing to Hungary under the cited Agreement.
Hungary and Romania held consultations on 10 November 2001. Unfortunately, the
consultations failed to settle the dispute.
In view of the foregoing, Hungary hereby requests that a Panel be established pursuant to
Articles 4.8 and 6 of the DSU and Article XXIII:2 of GATT 1994. Hungary further requests that the
Panel have the standard terms of reference as set out in Article 7 of the DSU.
Hungary requests that the Panel consider the claims and find the Romanian measure is
inconsistent with Romania's obligations under Articles XI:1 and III:4 of the GATT 1994.
ROMANIA - IMPORT PROHIBITION ON WHEAT AND WHEAT FLOUR
Document: Withdrawal of the Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Hungary
Date: 7 January 2002
Document codes: WT/DS240/3
Complainant: Hungary
Respondent: Romania
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994

ROMANIA - IMPORT PROHIBITION ON WHEAT AND WHEAT FLOUR
Withdrawal of the Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Hungary
The following communication, dated 20 December 2001, from the Permanent Mission of
Hungary to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 6.2 of the
DSU.
On 19 December 2001, I was informed by H.E. Ms. Anda Filip, Ambassador, Permanent
Representative of Romania that the Romanian Government had "decided to abrogate as of
1 January 2002, the Common Order of the Ministry of Agriculture, Foodstuff and Forestry
(No. 12101/10 August 2001), Ministry of Health and Family (No. 570/21, 10 August 2001) and
National Agency for Consumer Protection (No. 166/2001), regarding the quality of imported wheat
and wheat flours".
Consequently and upon instruction of my authorities I have the pleasure to inform you that
Hungary hereby withdraws her request containe d in our letter of 10 December 2001, for the
establishment of a panel in accordance with footnote 5 of Article 6 of the DSU.
ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON POULTRY FROM BRAZIL
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 22 November 2001
Document codes: WT/DS241/2; WT/DS241/1; G/L/505; G/VAL/D/6
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Canada, Chile, EU, Guatemala, Paraguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES
ON POULTRY FROM BRAZIL
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 19 November 2001, from the Permanent Delegation of
the European Commission to the Permanent Mission of Argentina, the Permanent Mission of Brazil
and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of
the DSU.
I refer to the "Request for Consultations by Brazil" with respect to (, , G/ ADP/D38/1, )
which has been circulated on 12 November 2001.
The European Communities request, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU, to be joined in the
consultations.
We would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
ARGENTINA - DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON POULTRY FROM BRAZIL
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Brazil Note by the Secretariat
Date: 5 July 2002
Document codes: WT/DS241/4; WT/DS241/3; WT/DS241/3
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Canada, Chile, EU, Guatemala, Paraguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

ARGENTINA - DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES
ON POULTRY FROM BRAZIL
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Brazil
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 17 April 2002, the DSB established a panel in accordance with Article 6 of
the DSU to examine the matter referred to the DSB by Brazil ().
2. At that meeting, the parties to the dispute also 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 Brazil in document , the matter referred by Brazil to the DSB 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 17 June 2002, Brazil requested the Director-General to determine the composition of the
Panel, pursuant to paragraph 7 of Article 8 of the DSU. This paragraph provides:
"If there is no agreement on the panelists within 20 days after the date of the
establishment of a panel, at the request of either party, the Director-General, in
consultation with the Chairman of the DSB and the Chairman of the relevant Council
or Committee, shall determine the composition of the panel by appointing the
panelists whom the Director-General considers most appropriate in accordance with
any relevant special or additional rules or procedures of the covered agreement or
covered agreements which are at issue in the dispute, after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of the DSB shall inform the Members of the
composition of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the
Chairman receives such a request".
This document has been prepared under the Secretariat's own
responsibility and without prejudice to the positions of Members
and to their rights and obligations under the WTO

4. On 27 June 2002, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:
Chairman: Mr. Harsha Singh
Members: Mr. Michael Mulgrew
Ms. Enie Neri de Ross
5. Canada, Chile, the European Communities, Guatemala, Paraguay and the United States
reserved their third-party rights.
ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON POULTRY FROM BRAZIL
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 9 January 2003
Document codes: WT/DS241/5
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Canada, Chile, EU, Guatemala, Paraguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES
ON POULTRY FROM BRAZIL
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
The following communication, dated 18 December 2002, addressed to the Dispute Settlement
Body (DSB), is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding
(DSU).
Article 12.8 of the DSU stipulates that the period in which a panel shall conduct its
examination, from the date that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed
upon until the date that the final report is issued to the parties, shall, as a general rule, not exceed
six months.
Article 12.9 of the DSU states that, when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report
within six months, it shall inform the DSB in writin g of the reasons for the delay, together with an
estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.
The Panel on
(WT/DS241) was established by the DSB on 17 April 2002 and composed on 27 June 2002.
It will not, however, be possible for the Panel to complete its work in six months due to the
schedule agreed with the parties.
The Panel expects to complete its work by the beginning of April 2003.
ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON POULTRY FROM BRAZIL
Document: Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 22 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS241/6; WT/DS241/R
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Canada, Chile, EU, Guatemala, Paraguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

ARGENTINA – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES
ON POULTRY FROM BRAZIL
Panel Report
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 19 May 2003, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Panel report on

ARGENTINE – DROITS ANTIDUMPING DÉFINITIFS VISANT LA VIANDE DE
Rapport du Groupe spécial
Groupe spécial intitulé " Argentine – Droits antidumping définitifs visant la viande de volaille en
provenance du Brésil" ().
Informe del Grupo Especial
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
En su reunión de 19 de mayo de 2003, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
procedentes del Brasil ().
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES
Document: Request for Consultations by Thailand
Date: 12 December 2001
Document codes: WT/DS242/1; G/L/506
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: EU
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES
Request for Consultations by Thailand
The following communication, dated 7 December 2001, from the Permanent Mission of
Thailand to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
I have the honour, upon instruction of my Government, to request consultations with the
European Communities (EC) pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article XXIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), and Paragraph 4(b) of the Decision of the GATT Contracting Parties on
Differential and More Favourable Treatment, Reciprocity and Fuller Participation of Developing
Countries of 28 November 1979
1 (Enabling Clause), regarding measures under the EC's scheme of
generalized system of preferences (GSP) that adversely affect imports into the EC of goods
originating in the Kingdom of Thailand.
The EC's current scheme of GSP (1995-2004) 2 is being implemented through Council
Regulation (EC) No. 2820/98 of 21 December 1998 applying a multiannual scheme of generalized
tariff preferences for the period of 1 July 1999 to 31 December 2001
3, and will continue to be
implemented through the Amended Proposal for a Council Regulation applying a scheme of
generalized tariff preferences for the period 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2004 dated 14 November
2001.4
The Kingdom of Thailand considers that, through its GSP scheme as implemented, the EC
fails to carry out its obligations under the following provisions of the Marrakesh Agreement
Establishing the (WTO Agreement):
1. Article I of GATT 1994; and
2. The Enabling Clause, as incorporated into GATT 1994.
As a result of this failure by the EC to carry out its obligations under the WTO Agreement,
the Kingdom of Thailand considers that the benefits accruing to it directly or indirectly under the
WTO Agreement are being nullified or impaired. The Kingdom of Thailand also considers that the
application by the EC of the above-mentioned measures nullifies or impairs the benefits accruing to it

1 BISD 26S/203.
2 Guidelines for the Application of the GSP scheme for the Period of 1995-2004, COM(94)212 final.
3 OJ L 357, 30.12.1998.
4 COM(2001)688 final.

directly or indirectly under the WTO Agreement pursuant to Article XXIII:1(b) of GATT 1994. The
Kingdom of Thailand reserves its right to raise additional factual or legal claims regarding these or
related or successor measures during the course of the consultations and any other subsequent actions
under the DSU, and looks forward to establishing a mutually convenient date for consultations on this
matter.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Costa Rica
Date: 20 December 2001
Document codes: WT/DS242/2
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: EU
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Costa Rica
The following communication, dated 17 December 2001, from the Permanent Mission of
Costa Rica to the Permanent Delegation of the European Communities, the Permanent Mission of
Thailand and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Government of Costa Rica has taken note of the request for consultations addressed by
the Government of Thailand to the European Communities (EC) pursuant to Article 4 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governin g the Settlement of Disputes (DSU) and other
provisions, on the issue of the "special preferential treatment granted under the EC's scheme of the
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) that adversely affects imports of goods originating in the
Kingdom of Thailand".
The Government of Costa Rica, as a beneficiary of the scheme of preferences granted by the
EC to Andean and Central American countries, has a substantial trade interest in this matter. On this
basis, and in accordance with the DSU, the Government of Costa Rica hereby requests to be joined in
the consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Guatemala
Date: 21 December 2001
Document codes: WT/DS242/3
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: EU
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Guatemala
The following communication, dated 19 December 2001, from the Permanent Mission of
Guatemala to the Permanent Delegation of the European Communities, the Permanent Mission of
Thailand and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
I have received instructions from the authorities of my country to inform you that, pursuant to
Article 4:11 of the Understanding on Rules and Pr ocedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU), the Government of Guatemala respectfully requests to be joined in the consultations requested
by the Government of Thailand with the European Communities under Article 4 of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article XXIII of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), and paragraph 4(b) of the Decision of the GATT
Contracting Parties on Differential and More Favourable Treatment, Reciprocity and Fuller
Participation of Developing Countries of 28 November 1979 (Enabling Clause) regarding measures
under the EC's scheme of Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).
The communication from the Government of Thailand dated 7 December 2001, document
 (), was circulated to Members of the WTO on 12 December 2001. In view of
the above, the Government of Guatemala wishes to express its interest in being joined in these
consultations.
The Government of Guatemala looks forward to being informed of the date and place for the
consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Nicaragua
Date: 7 January 2002
Document codes: WT/DS242/4
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: EU
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Nicaragua
The following communication, dated 20 December 2001, from the Permanent Mission of
Nicaragua to the Permanent Delegation of the European Communities, the Permanent Mission of
Thailand 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 for consultations addressed by the Government of Thailand to
the European Communities (EC) concerning "speci al preferential treatment granted under the EC's
scheme of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) that adversely affects imports of goods
originating in the Kingdom of Thailand", and pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU) and other provisions, I hereby request, in
view of the fact that, as stipulated in the DSU, Nicaragua has a substantial trade interest as a
beneficiary of the scheme in question, that it be joined in the said consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Honduras
Date: 7 January 2002
Document codes: WT/DS242/5
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: EU
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Honduras
The following communication, dated 20 December 2001, from the Permanent Mission of
Honduras to the Permanent Delegation of the Eu ropean Communities, the Permanent Mission of
Thailand and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Government of Honduras has taken note of the request for consultations pursuant to
Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU)
and other provisions, addressed by the Permanent Representative of the Government of Thailand to
the European Communities (EC) on 7 December and circulated in document of
12 December, concerning the issue of "special preferential treatment granted under the EC's scheme
of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) that adversely affects imports of goods originating in
the Kingdom of Thailand".
In view of the substantial trade interest of the Government of Honduras in this matter as a
beneficiary of the scheme of preferences granted by the EC to Andean and Central American
countries, and in conformity with the DSU, the Gove rnment of Honduras requests to be joined in the
above-mentioned consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Colombia
Date: 7 January 2002
Document codes: WT/DS242/6; WT/DS242/1; G/L/506
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: EU
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Colombia
The following communication, dated 24 December 2001, from the Permanent Mission of
Colombia to the Permanent Delegation of the European Communities, the Permanent Mission of
Thailand and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Government of Colombia has taken due note of the request for consultations addressed
by Thailand to the European Communities and circulated in document () on
12 December 2001.
Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Colombia respectfully expresses its interest in
being joined in the above consultations requested by Thailand pursuant to Article 4 of the DSU,
Article XXIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), and paragraph 4(b)
of the Decision of the GATT Contracting Parties on Differential and More Favourable Treatment,
Reciprocity and Fuller Participation of Developing Countries of 28 November 1979 (Enabling
Clause), regarding measures under the EC's scheme of Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).
The request to be joined in the said consultations is made by Colombia as a beneficiary of the
scheme of preferences applied by the European Communities to a group of countries. Given the
substantial trade importance of this matter, we look forward to receiving information on the date and
venue of these consultations.
UNITED STATES – RULES OF ORIGIN FOR TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Bangladesh
Date: 5 February 2002
Document codes: WT/DS243/2; WT/DS243/1; G/L/507; G/RO/D/4
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bangladesh, China, EU, Pakistan, Philippines
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Rules of Origin

UNITED STATES – RULES OF ORIGIN FOR TEXTILES
AND APPAREL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Bangladesh
The following communication, dated 31 January 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
Bangladesh to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of India and to the
Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
I have the honour to refer to the "Request for Consultations by India" with respect to "United
States - Rules of Origin for Textiles and Apparel Products (, , ) which
has been circulated on 22 January 2002.
Pursuant to the procedures laid down in Ar ticle 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, Bangladesh wishes to be joined in the
consultations.
We would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
UNITED STATES – RULES OF ORIGIN FOR TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 8 February 2002
Document codes: WT/DS243/3; WT/DS243/1; G/L/507; G/RO/D/4
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bangladesh, China, EU, Pakistan, Philippines
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Rules of Origin

UNITED STATES – RULES OF ORIGIN FOR TEXTILES
AND APPAREL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 30 January 2002, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of India
and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body , is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of
the DSU.
I refer to the "Request for Consultations by India" with respect to ( , ) which has been
circulated on 22 January 2002.
Pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU) and in accordance with Article 7 of the
Agreement on Rules of Origin, the European Communities wish to be joined in the consultations
requested by India under Article 4 of the DSU, Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs
and Trade 1994 (the "GATT") and Article 7 of the Agreement on Rules of Origin (circulated in
document , , , dated 22 January 2002) regarding the rules of origin for
textile and apparel products set by the United States in Section 334 of the Uruguay Round
Agreements Act, Section 405 of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 and the customs regulations
implementing these provisions.
The European Communities consider that given the importance of trade in textiles for the
economies of the EC member States, they have a substantial trade interest in the consultations
requested by India. Our interest also derives from the possible implications that the matter may have
for the EC's textiles trade.
We would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
UNITED STATES – RULES OF ORIGIN FOR TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTS
Document: Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations Bangladesh and the European Communities notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by India, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The Permanent Mission of the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had accepted the requests of Bangladesh and the European Communities to join consultations. ÉTATS-UNIS – RÈGLES D'ORIGINE CONCERNANT LES TEXTILES ET LES VÊTEMENTS Acceptation par les États-Unis des demandes de participation aux consultations Le Bangladesh et les Communautés européennes ont fait savoir à l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'ils désiraient participer aux consultations demandées par l'Inde, conformément à l'article 4:11 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends. La Mission permanente des États-Unis a informé l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'elle avait accepté les demandes de participation aux consultations présentées par le Bangladesh et les Communautés européennes.
Date: 8 February 2002
Document codes: WT/DS243/4
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bangladesh, China, EU, Pakistan, Philippines
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Rules of Origin

UNITED STATES – RULES OF ORIGIN FOR TEXTILES
AND APPAREL PRODUCTS
Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations
Bangladesh and the European Communities notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their
desire to be joined in the consultations requested by India, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Permanent Mission of the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had
accepted the requests of Bangladesh and the European Communities to join consultations.
ÉTATS-UNIS – RÈGLES D'ORIGINE CONCERNANT
participation aux consultations
différends qu'ils désiraient participer aux consultations demandées par l'Inde, conformément à
Communautés européennes.
ESTADOS UNIDOS - NORMAS DE ORIGEN APLICABLES A LOS
TEXTILES Y LAS PRENDAS DE VESTIR
Bangladesh y las Comunidades Europeas notificaron al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias su
del artículo 4 del ESD.
La Misión Permanente de los Estados Unidos ha informado al Órgano de Solución de
asociación a las consultas.
UNITED STATES – RULES OF ORIGIN FOR TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTS
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of India Note by the Secretariat
Date: 10 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS243/6; WT/DS243/5/Rev.1; WT/DS243/5/Rev.1
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bangladesh, China, EU, Pakistan, Philippines
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Rules of Origin

UNITED STATES – RULES OF ORIGIN FOR TEXTILES
AND APPAREL PRODUCTS
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of India
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 24 June 2002 (WT/DSB/M/128), the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB)
established a panel pursuant to the request made by India in document , in
accordance with Article 6 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU).
2. At that meeting, the parties to the dispute also agreed that the panel should have standard
terms of reference. The terms of reference Panel are the following:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited
by India in document , the matter referred to the DSB by India 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 10 October 2002, the Panel was constituted as follows:
Chairperson: Mr. Lars Anell
Members: Ms. Mary Elizabeth Chelliah
Mr. Donald McRae
4. Bangladesh, China, the European Communities, Pakistan and the Philippines have reserved
their third party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
UNITED STATES – RULES OF ORIGIN FOR TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTS
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 10 April 2003
Document codes: WT/DS243/7
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bangladesh, China, EU, Pakistan, Philippines
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Rules of Origin

UNITED STATES – RULES OF ORIGIN FOR TEXTILES
AND APPAREL PRODUCTS
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
The following communication, dated 9 April 2003, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated in accord ance with Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU).
Article 12.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU) provides that the period in which a panel shall conduct its examination, from the date
that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date the final
report is issued to the parties to the dispute, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six months.
Article 12.9 of the DSU provides that when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report
within six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in writing of the reasons for the
delay together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.
The Panel on
 (WT/DS243)
was established by the DSB on 24 June 2002 and composed on 10 October 2002.
Due to the complexity of the matter, the Panel will not, however, be able to complete its work
in six months.
The Panel expects to issue its final report to the parties in early May.
UNITED STATES – RULES OF ORIGIN FOR TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTS
Document: Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 28 July 2003
Document codes: WT/DS243/8; WT/DS243/R; WT/DS243/R
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bangladesh, China, EU, Pakistan, Philippines
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Rules of Origin

UNITED STATES – RULES OF ORIGIN FOR TEXTILES
AND APPAREL PRODUCTS
Panel Report
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 21 July 2003, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Panel report on
 ( and Corr.1).
ÉTATS-UNIS - RÈGLES D'ORIGINE CONCERNANT
Rapport du Groupe spécial
Groupe spécial "États-Unis - Règles d'origine concernant les textiles et les vêtements " (
et Corr.1).
ESTADOS UNIDOS - NORMAS DE ORIGEN APLICABLES
Informe del Grupo Especial
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
En su reunión de 21 de julio de 2003, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el informe
textiles y las prendas de vestir ( y Corr.1*).

* Corr.1 en inglés y francés solamente.
UNITED STATES – RULES OF ORIGIN FOR TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTS
Document: Report of the Panel Corrigendum Page 118, paragraph 6.247, first sentence, should refer to Article 2(d) rather than Article 2(c).
Date: 2 July 2003
Document codes: WT/DS243/R/Corr.11
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bangladesh, China, EU, Pakistan, Philippines
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Rules of Origin

UNITED STATES – RULES OF ORIGIN
FOR TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTS
Report of the Panel
Corrigendum
Page 118, paragraph 6.247, first sentence, should refer to Article 2(d) rather than Article 2(c).
UNITED STATES – SUNSET REVIEW OF ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 19 February 2002
Document codes: WT/DS244/2
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, India, South Korea, Norway
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 5, 6, 11, 12, 18.3, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – SUNSET REVIEW OF ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES
ON CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS
FROM JAPAN
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 13 February 2002, from the Permanent Delegation of
the European Commission to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of
Japan and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
I refer to the request for consultations by Japan with respect to "United States - Sunset
Review of Anti-Dumping Duties on Corrosion-Re sistant Carbon Steel Flat Products from Japan"
which has been circulated on 4 February 2002 (WT/DS/244/1, , ).
Due to their substantial trade interest, th e European Communities request, pursuant to
Article 4.11 of the DSU, to be joined in the consultations.
We would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
UNITED STATES – SUNSET REVIEW OF ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from India
Date: 19 February 2002
Document codes: WT/DS244/3
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, India, South Korea, Norway
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 5, 6, 11, 12, 18.3, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – SUNSET REVIEW OF ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES
ON CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS
FROM JAPAN
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from India
The following communication, dated 14 February 2002, from the Permanent Mission of India
to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Japan and to the Chairman
of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Indi a hereby notifies its desire to be joined in the
consultations requested by the Permanent Mission of Japan to the Permanent Mission of the
United States pursuant to Article 4 of the DSU, Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs
and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994) and Article 17.2 of the Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of
GATT 1994 (the Anti-Dumping Agreement), regarding the final determination of both the
United States' Department of Commerce (DOC) and the United States' International Trade
Commission (ITC) on the full sunset review of Corrosion-Resistant Carbon Steel Flat Products from
Japan issued on 2 August 2000 and 21 November 2000, respectively. The 30 January 2002
communication from the Permanent Mission of Japan to the Permanent Mission of the United States
was circulated to WTO Members on 4 February 2002 (; ; ).
India has a substantial trade interest in the consultations on this matter, as its steel and other
products are also being subjected to restrictive measures and sunset reviews by the US authorities.
We would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of consultations, so as to enable us to
participate in the consultations.
UNITED STATES - SUNSET REVIEW OF ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Japan Note by the Secretariat
Date: 22 July 2002
Document codes: WT/DS244/5; WT/DS244/4; WT/DS244/4
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, India, South Korea, Norway
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 5, 6, 11, 12, 18.3, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES - SUNSET REVIEW OF ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON
CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Japan
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 22 May 2002, the DSB established a panel in accordance with Article 6 of
the DSU to examine the matter referred to the DSB by Japan ().
2. At that meeting, the parties to the dispute also 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 Japan in document , the matter referred by Japan to the DSB 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 9 July 2002, Japan requested the Director-General to determine the composition of the
Panel, pursuant to paragraph 7 of Article 8 of the DSU. This paragraph provides:
"If there is no agreement on the panelists within 20 days after the date of the
establishment of a panel, at the request of either party, the Director-General, in
consultation with the Chairman of the DSB and the Chairman of the relevant Council
or Committee, shall determine the composition of the panel by appointing the
panelists whom the Director-General considers most appropriate in accordance with
any relevant special or additional rules or procedures of the covered agreement or
covered agreements which are at issue in the dispute, after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of the DSB shall inform the Members of the
composition of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the
Chairman receives such a request".
4. On 17 July 2002, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:
Chairman: Mr. Dariusz Rosati
Members: Mr. Martin Garcia
Mr. David Unterhalter
5. Brazil, Canada, Chile, the European Communities, India, Korea, Norway and Venezuela
reserved their third-party rights.