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ARGENTINA - MEASURES RELATING TO TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF PANAMA NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 12 November 2013
Document codes: WT/DS453/5; WT/DS453/4; WT/DS453/4
Complainant: Panama
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, U.S., Brazil, Singapore, Oman, Saudi Arabia
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, XVI, XVII, I:1  Services (GATS)Art. I:1, III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. XVII, XVI:1, XVI:2(a), XVI:2(e)  Services (GATS)

ARGENTINA - MEASURES RELATING TO TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF PANAMA
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
1. At its meeting on 25 June 2013, the Disput e Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
pursuant to the request of Panama in document , in accordance with Article 6 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).1

2. The Panel's terms of reference are the following:

To examine, in the light of the relevant pr ovisions of the covered agreements cited by
the parties to the dispute, the matter refe rred to the DSB by Panama in document
 and to make such findings as will assist the DSB in making the
recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in those agreements.
3. On 30 October 2013, Panama requested the Director-General to determine the composition
of the Panel, pursuant to Article 8.7 of the DSU. This paragraph provides:

If there is no agreement on the panelists within 20 days after the date of the
establishment of a panel, at the request of either party, the Director-General, in
consultation with the Chairman of the DSB and the Chairman of the relevant Council
or Committee, shall determine the composition of the panel by appointing the
panelists whom the Director-General considers most appropriate in accordance with
any relevant special or additional rules or procedures of the covered agreement or
covered agreements which are at issue in the dispute, after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of the DSB sh all 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 11 November 2013, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:

 Chairperson: Mr Pierre Pettigrew

 Members: Mr Gonzalo de las Casas
 Mr Rodrigo Valenzuela

5. Australia, Brazil, China, Ecuador, the Euro pean Union, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Oman,
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the United States have reserved their rights to
participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
ARGENTINA - MEASURES RELATING TO TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 30 April 2014
Document codes: WT/DS453/6
Complainant: Panama
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, U.S., Brazil, Singapore, Oman, Saudi Arabia
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, XVI, XVII, I:1  Services (GATS)Art. I:1, III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. XVII, XVI:1, XVI:2(a), XVI:2(e)  Services (GATS)

ARGENTINA - MEASURES RELATING TO TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 28 April 2014, was received from the Chairperson of the Panel
with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body.

Article 12.8 of the Understanding on Rule s 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 refere nce of the panel have been agreed upon until
the date the final report is issued to the parties to the dispute, shall, as a general rule, not exceed
six months.

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

The Panel on Argentina – Measures Relating to Trade in Goods and Services (WT/DS453)
was established by the DSB on 25 June 2013
 and composed on 11 November 2013.

The start of the proceedings was deferred owing to the unavailability of panelists and senior
Secretariat lawyers. The Panel therefore expect s to issue its final report to the parties
by mid-2015.
ARGENTINA - MEASURES RELATING TO TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES APPELLATE BODY REPORT AND PANEL REPORT
Document: Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 11 May 2016
Document codes: WT/DS453/12; WT/DS453/AB/R; WT/DS453/AB/R/Add.1; WT/DS453/R; WT/DS453/R/Add.1
Complainant: Panama
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, U.S., Brazil, Singapore, Oman, Saudi Arabia
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, XVI, XVII, I:1  Services (GATS)Art. I:1, III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. XVII, XVI:1, XVI:2(a), XVI:2(e)  Services (GATS)

ARGENTINA - MEASURES RELATING TO TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES
APPELLATE BODY REPORT AND PANEL REPORT
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 9 May 2016, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body report on
Argentina - Measures Relating to Trade in Goods and Services ( and
) and the Panel report ( and ), as modified
by the Appellate Body report. The Panel report should be read in conjunction with the Appellate
Body report.

RAPPORT DE L'ORGANE D'APPEL ET RAPPORT DU GROUPE SPÉCIAL
À sa réunion du 9 mai 2016, l'Organe de règlement des différends a adopté le rapport de l'Organe
rapprocher de celui de l'Organe d'appel.

ARGENTINA - MEDIDAS RELATIVAS AL COMERCIO
DE MERCANCÍAS Y SERVICIOS
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
En su reunión de 9 de mayo de 2016, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el informe del
Órgano de Apelación sobre el asunto Argentina - Medidas relativas al comercio de mercancías y
ARGENTINA – MEASURES RELATING TO TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
Document: Appellate Body report
Date: 25 February 2016
Document codes: WT/DS453/10
Complainant: Panama
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, U.S., Brazil, Singapore, Oman, Saudi Arabia
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, XVI, XVII, I:1  Services (GATS)Art. I:1, III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. XVII, XVI:1, XVI:2(a), XVI:2(e)  Services (GATS)

ARGENTINA – MEASURES RELATING TO TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES
COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
The following communication, dated 22 February 2 016, from the Chair the Appellate Body to the
Chair of the Dispute Settlement Body, is being circulated to Members.

I refer to the letter from the Chair of the Appellate Body of 22 December 2015, setting out the
reasons why the Appellate Body would not be able to circulate its report in these proceedings within
the 90-day timeframe provided for in Article 17.5 of the DSU. We can now inform you that we
expect to circulate the Appellate Body report in this appeal no later than 19 April 2016.
ARGENTINA – MEASURES RELATING TO TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
Document: Report of the Appellate Body
Date: 14 April 2016
Document codes: WT/DS453/11; WT/DS453/AB/R
Complainant: Panama
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: Australia, China, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, Honduras, India, U.S., Brazil, Singapore, Oman, Saudi Arabia
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, XVI, XVII, I:1  Services (GATS)Art. I:1, III:4, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. XVII, XVI:1, XVI:2(a), XVI:2(e)  Services (GATS)

ARGENTINA – MEASURES RELATING TO TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES
COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
The following communication, dated 14 April 2016, fr om the Chair the Appellate Body to the Chair
of the Dispute Settlement Body, is being circulated to Members.

I am pleased to provide to you the Report of the Appellate Body in Argentina – Measures Relating
to Trade in Goods and Services (). The Report will be circulated to Members of
the at 5 p.m. today, and is confidential until circulation. The
three Members of the Appellate Body who served on this appeal were Mr Seung Wha Chang, as
Presiding Member, Mr Ujal Singh Bhatia and Ms Yuejiao Zhang, as Members.
CHINA - MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST") FROM JAPAN REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the European Union
Date: 18 January 2013
Document codes: WT/DS454/2
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: China
Third parties: EU, India, South Korea, Russia, U.S., Turkey, Saudi Arabia
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 6.5, 6.8, 6.9, 6.5.1, 7.4, 12.2, 12.2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

CHINA - MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON
HIGH-PERFORMANCE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST")
FROM JAPAN
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the European Union
 The following communication, dated 15 Ja nuary 2013, from the delegation of the
European Union to the delegation of China, the delegation of Japan and to the Chairperson of the
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the European Union hereby notifies the Government of the People's
Republic of China, the Government of Japan, and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in the light of
the substantial trade interest of the European Union, it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by Japan in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 7 January 2013
(, , ) entitled China – Measures Imposing Anti-Dumping Duties
on High-Performance Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes ("HP-SSST") from Japan.

In 2010 the European Union exported approximately 35% of the People's Republic of China's
total imports of the product concerned. As a result of the anti-dumping investigation object of
these consultations, the People's Republic of China has also imposed anti-dumping measures on
imports of certain high-performance stainless steel seamless tubes from the European Union in the
range of 9.7 and 11.1%. The European Union has therefore a substantial trade interest in the
present dispute and in the correct application of the Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of
the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994.

The European Union looks forward to being informed of the date and venue of the
consultations.
CHINA – MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST") FROM JAPAN ACCEPTANCE BY CHINA OF THE REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: ACCEPTANCE BY CHINA OF THE REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Date: 29 January 2013
Document codes: WT/DS454/3
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: China
Third parties: EU, India, South Korea, Russia, U.S., Turkey, Saudi Arabia
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 6.5, 6.8, 6.9, 6.5.1, 7.4, 12.2, 12.2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

CHINA – MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON
HIGH-PERFORMANCE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST")
FROM JAPAN
ACCEPTANCE BY CHINA OF THE REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
 The European Union notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined
in the consultations requested by Japan, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 The delegation of China informed the DSB that it had accepted the request of the
European Union to join the consultations.

SANS SOUDURE, EN ACIER INOXYDABLE HAUTE PÈRFORMANCE
EN PROVENANCE DU JAPON
AUX CONSULTATIONS
 L'Union européenne a notifié à l'Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) son désir d'être

ASOCIACIÓN A LAS CONSULTAS
 La Unión Europea notificó al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias (OSD), de conformidad con
Japón.

 La delegación de China ha informado al OSD de que ha aceptado la solicitud de asociación a
CHINA – MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST") FROM JAPAN CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF JAPAN NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 30 July 2013
Document codes: WT/DS454/5; WT/DS454/4; WT/DS454/4
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: China
Third parties: EU, India, South Korea, Russia, U.S., Turkey, Saudi Arabia
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 6.5, 6.8, 6.9, 6.5.1, 7.4, 12.2, 12.2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

CHINA – MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON
HIGH-PERFORMANCE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST")
FROM JAPAN
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF JAPAN
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
1. At its meeting on 24 May 2013, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
pursuant to the request of Japan in document , in accordance with Article 6 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).
2. The Panel's terms of reference are the following:
To examine, in the light of the relevant pr ovisions of the covered agreements cited by
the parties to the dispute, the matter referred to the DSB by Japan in document
 and to make such findings as will assist the DSB in making the
recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in those agreements.
3. On 17 July 2013, Japan requested the Director-General to determine the composition of the
Panel, pursuant to Article 8.7 of the DSU. This paragraph provides:
If there is no agreement on the panelists within 20 days after the date of the
establishment of a panel, at the request of either party, the Director-General, in
consultation with the Chairman of the DSB and the Chairman of the relevant Council
or Committee, shall determine the composition of the panel by appointing the
panelists whom the Director-General considers most appropriate in accordance with
any relevant special or additional rules or procedures of the covered agreement or
covered agreements which are at issue in the dispute, after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of the DSB sh all inform the Members of the composition
of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the Chairman receives
such a request.
4. On 29 July 2013, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:
 Chairperson: Mr Miguel Rodríguez Mendoza

 Members: Ms Stephanie Sin Far Lee
 Mr Gustav Francois Brink

5. The European Union, India, Korea, the Russian Federation, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
Turkey and the United States have reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as
third parties.
CHINA – MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST") FROM JAPAN (DS454)
Document: CHINA – MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST") FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION (DS460) COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
Date: 3 August 2015
Document codes: WT/DS454/10; WT/DS460/10
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: China
Third parties: EU, India, South Korea, Russia, U.S., Turkey, Saudi Arabia
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 6.5, 6.8, 6.9, 6.5.1, 7.4, 12.2, 12.2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

CHINA – MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE
STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST") FROM JAPAN
(DS454)

CHINA – MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE
STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST") FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION
(DS460)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
The following communication, dated 28 July 2015, from the Chair of the Appellate Body addressed
to the Chair of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated to Members in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

I refer to my letter of 19 July 2015, setting out the reasons why the Appellate Body would not be
able to circulate its reports in these proceedings within the 90-day timeframe provided for in
Article 17.5 of the DSU. In that letter, we indicated that we would inform the DSB of the estimated
date of circulation for these reports soon. We are now in a position to do so. We anticipate that the
Appellate Body reports in these appeals will be circulated no later than 14 October 2015.
CHINA – MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST") FROM JAPAN (DS454)
Document: CHINA – MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST") FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION (DS460) COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
Date: 14 October 2015
Document codes: WT/DS454/11; WT/DS460/11; WT/DS454/AB/
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: China
Third parties: EU, India, South Korea, Russia, U.S., Turkey, Saudi Arabia
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 6.5, 6.8, 6.9, 6.5.1, 7.4, 12.2, 12.2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

CHINA – MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE
STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST") FROM JAPAN
(DS454)

CHINA – MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE
STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST") FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION
(DS460)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
The following communication, dated 14 October 2015, from the Chair of the Appellate Body
addressed to the Chair of the Dispute Settlement Body, is being circulated to Members.

It is my honour to provide to you the Reports of the Appellate Body in China – Measures Imposing
Anti-Dumping Duties on High-Performance Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes ("HP-SSST")
from Japan () and China – Measures Imposing Anti-Dumping Duties on
High-Performance Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes ("HP-SSST") from the European Union
(). The reports will be circulated to Members of the at
4 p.m. today, and are confidential until circulat ion. The three Members of the Appellate Body who
served on these appeals were Mr Peter Van den Bossche, as Presiding Member, Mr Thomas Graham
and Mr Ricardo Ramírez-Hernández, as Members.
CHINA – MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST") FROM JAPAN APPELLATE BODY REPORT AND PANEL REPORT
Document: Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 30 October 2015
Document codes: WT/DS454/12; WT/DS454/AB/R; WT/DS454/AB/R/Add.1; WT/DS454/R; WT/DS454/R/Add.1
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: China
Third parties: EU, India, South Korea, Russia, U.S., Turkey, Saudi Arabia
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 6.5, 6.8, 6.9, 6.5.1, 7.4, 12.2, 12.2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

CHINA – MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE
STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST") FROM JAPAN
APPELLATE BODY REPORT AND PANEL REPORT
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 28 October 2015, the Disput e Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body
report on China – Measures Imposing Anti-Dumping Duties on High-Performance Stainless Steel
Seamless Tubes ("HP-SSST") from Japan ( and ) and the
Panel report ( and ), as modified by the Appellate Body report.
The Panel report should be read in conjunction with the Appellate Body report.

SOUDURE, EN ACIER INOXYDABLE HAUTE PERFORMANCE ("HP SSST")
EN PROVENANCE DU JAPON
RAPPORT DE L'ORGANE D'APPEL ET RAPPORT DU GROUPE SPÉCIAL
À sa réunion du 28 octobre 2015, l'Organe de règlement des différends a adopté le rapport de
soudure, en acier inoxydable haute performa nce ("HP SSST") en provenance du Japon
être lu conjointement avec celui de l'Organe d'appel.

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
En su reunión de 28 de octubre de 2015, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el informe
procedentes del Japón (WT/DS454/AB/R y WT/DS454/AB/R/Add.1) y el informe del Grupo Especial
CHINA – MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP"/SSST") FROM JAPAN COMMUNICATION FROM CHINA AND JAPAN CONCERNING ARTICLE 21.3(C) OF THE DSU
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 11 December 2015
Document codes: WT/DS454/13
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: China
Third parties: EU, India, South Korea, Russia, U.S., Turkey, Saudi Arabia
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 6.5, 6.8, 6.9, 6.5.1, 7.4, 12.2, 12.2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

CHINA – MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE
STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP"/SSST") FROM JAPAN
COMMUNICATION FROM CHINA AND JAPAN CONCERNING
ARTICLE 21.3(C) OF THE DSU
The following communication, dated 9 December 2015, from the delegation of China and the
delegation of Japan to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request
of these delegations.

At its meeting on 28 October 2015, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its
recommendations and rulings in the dispute China – Measures Imposing Anti-Dumping Duties on
High-Performance Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes ("HP/SSST") from Japan (DS454). At the
meeting of the DSB held on 25 November 2015, China announced its intention to implement the
DSB's recommendations and rulings in this disput e and stated that it would need a reasonable
period of time in which to do so.
Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes ("DSU") provides that, in the absence of an agreement between the parties on a period of
time, the reasonable period of time shall be de termined "through 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, China and
Japan (i) agree that, in the event an arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU is requested, it
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 award of the arbitrator (including an award not made within 90
days after the date of adoption of the DSB reco mmendations and rulings) shall be deemed to be
an award of the arbitrator for the purposes of Article 21.3(c) of the DSU in determining the
reasonable period of time for China to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB.
We respectfully request that you circulate this notification to the Members of the DSB.
CHINA – MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP"/SSST") FROM JAPAN AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
Document: AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3
Date: 23 February 2016
Document codes: WT/DS454/14
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: China
Third parties: EU, India, South Korea, Russia, U.S., Turkey, Saudi Arabia
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 6.5, 6.8, 6.9, 6.5.1, 7.4, 12.2, 12.2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

CHINA – MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE
STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP"/SSST") FROM JAPAN
AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
The following communication, dated 19 February 2016, from the delegation of China and the
delegation of Japan to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance
with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

We wish to inform you that, pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU”), China and Japan have agreed that the
reasonable period of time for China to implement the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute
Settlement Body ("DSB”) in the dispute China – Measures Imposing Anti-Dumping Duties on
High-Performance Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes ("HP/SSST”) from Japan (WT/DS454) shall be
9 months and 25 days from the 28 October 2015 date of adoption of the DSB recommendations
and rulings. Accordingly, the reasonable period of time expires on 22 August 2016.

We request that you circulate this notification to the Members of the DSB.
CHINA — MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH- PERFORMANCE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST") FROM JAPAN
Document: CHINA — MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH- PERFORMANCE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST") FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION REPORTS OF THE PANELS Corrigendum Please note that in the original reports WT/DS454/R and WT/DS460/R, paragraph 8.9 should read as follows: 8.9  Consistent with our terms of reference, we find that the Article 2.2 claim advanced by the European Union in its first written submission fall s outside our terms of reference. We also find that the Article 2.2.1.1 claims advanced by the European Union in its first written submission pertaining to MOFCOM's use of data that allegedly were not in accordance with GAAP, did not reasonably reflect the costs associated with the product under consideration, and were historically utilized by SMST, fall outside our terms of reference.
Date: 17 September 2015
Document codes: WT/DS454/R/Corr.1; WT/DS460/R/Corr.1; WT/DS454/R; WT/DS460/R
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: China
Third parties: EU, India, South Korea, Russia, U.S., Turkey, Saudi Arabia
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 6.5, 6.8, 6.9, 6.5.1, 7.4, 12.2, 12.2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

CHINA — MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-
PERFORMANCE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST")
FROM JAPAN

CHINA — MEASURES IMPOSING ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON HIGH-
PERFORMANCE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS TUBES ("HP-SSST")
FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION
REPORTS OF THE PANELS
Corrigendum
Please note that in the original reports and , paragraph 8.9 should read
as follows:

8.9 Consistent with our terms of reference, we find that the Article 2.2 claim advanced by the
European Union in its first written submission fall s outside our terms of reference. We also find
that the Article 2.2.1.1 claims advanced by the European Union in its first written submission
pertaining to MOFCOM's use of data that allegedly were not in accordance with GAAP, did not
reasonably reflect the costs associated with the product under consideration, and were historically
utilized by SMST, fall outside our terms of reference.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the European Union
Date: 29 January 2013
Document codes: WT/DS455/2
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, China, Canada, EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Paraguay, Thailand, Argentina, New Zealand
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.3  Import Licensing

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the European Union
 The following communication, dated 24 Ja nuary 2013, from the delegation of the
European Union to the delegation of Indonesia, the delegation of the United States and to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circ ulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the
DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the European Union hereby notifies the Government of the
United States of America, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, and the Dispute
Settlement Body that, in the light of the substantial trade interest of the European Union, it desires
to be joined in the consultations requested by the United States in a communication circulated to
WTO Members on 14 January 2013 (, , , ) entitled
Indonesia – Importation of Horticultural Products, Animals and Animal Products.

The European Union is a major exporter of agricultural products (including horticultural
products) and maintains important trade relations with Indonesia. In 2011, the European Union
exported agricultural goods valuing approximatel y €500m to Indonesia. In 2012, the European
Union's exports of horticultural products and meat to Indonesia have been negatively affected. The
recently adopted Indonesian import licensing requirements may have a substantial impact on
future trade flows between the European Union an d Indonesia. Accordingly, the European Union
has a substantial trade interest in this dispute.

The European Union looks forward to being informed of the date and venue of the
consultations.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Canada
Date: 29 January 2013
Document codes: WT/DS455/3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, China, Canada, EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Paraguay, Thailand, Argentina, New Zealand
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.3  Import Licensing

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Canada
 The following communication, dated 24 January 2013, from the delegation of Canada to the
delegation of Indonesia, the delegation of the Un ited States and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Canada hereby notifies its desire to join in the
consultations requested by the United States pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the DSU, Article XXII
of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 , Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture
and Article 6 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures , concerning certain measures
imposed by Indonesia on the importation of horticultural products, animals and animal products.

 The relevant communication was circulated to WTO Members on 14 January 2013, as
Indonesia – Importation of Horticultural Products, Animals and Animal Products (,

Canada has a substantial trade interest in these proceedings, as Indonesia is a priority
export market for Canadian agricultural products. As many of these products could be subject to
non-automatic import licensing and quotas in Indonesia, Canada is concerned that the measures
at issue may restrict trade and, therefore, negatively affect Canadian exports to Indonesia.
Accordingly, Canada requests to join in these consultations.

Canada looks forward to Indonesia’s response and to being informed of the date and venue
of the consultations.

 A copy of this letter is being sent to the Ch airman of the DSB, with a request that it be
circulated to Members.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Australia
Date: 29 January 2013
Document codes: WT/DS455/4
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, China, Canada, EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Paraguay, Thailand, Argentina, New Zealand
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.3  Import Licensing

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Australia
 The following communication, dated 24 January 2013, from the delegation of Australia to
the delegation of Indonesia, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairperson of the
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Australia notifies the Government of the Republic of
Indonesia that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in the
consultations requested by the United States in the communication entitled Indonesia -
Importation of horticultural products, animals and animal products and circulated to WTO Members
on 14 January 2013 ().

Australia has substantial trade and commercial interests in this matter as a significant
exporter of horticultural products, animals and an imal products to Indonesia. In 2011, Indonesia
was Australia’s third largest agriculture export market, with a total value of US$2.7 billion. In the
same period, Australia was Indonesia’s only source of live cattle imports (US$328 million), its
largest supplier of beef imports (US$148 million) and its fifth largest supplier of horticultural
imports (US$45 million).

Australia looks forward to receiving your reply.
INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS COMMUNICATION FROM INDONESIA
Document: Australia, Canada and the European Union no tified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the United States, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. In a letter addressed to the delegations of Australia, Canada and the European Union and copied to the Chairperson of the DSB, the delegation of Indonesia stated that it "would like to convey to you that the Government of the Republic of Indonesia would like to accept your request to join the consultation. I would also like to inform that Indonesia is desired to conduct the consultation with the United States on 21-22 February 2013 in Geneva bilaterally, and will conduct another consultation together with the third parties in further proposed date."
Date: 25 February 2013
Document codes: WT/DS455/5
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: Australia, China, Canada, EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Paraguay, Thailand, Argentina, New Zealand
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.3  Import Licensing

INDONESIA – IMPORTATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS,
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
COMMUNICATION FROM INDONESIA
 Australia, Canada and the European Union no tified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of
their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the United States, pursuant to
Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 In a letter addressed to the delegations of Australia, Canada and the European Union and
copied to the Chairperson of the DSB, the delegation of Indonesia stated that it "would like to
convey to you that the Government of the Republic of Indonesia would like to accept your request
to join the consultation.

I would also like to inform that Indonesia is desired to conduct the consultation with the
United States on 21-22 February 2013 in Geneva bilaterally, and will conduct another consultation
together with the third parties in further proposed date."
INDIA – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO SOLAR CELLS AND SOLAR MODULES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Japan
Date: 15 February 2013
Document codes: WT/DS456/2; WT/DS456/1; G/L/1023; G/TRIMS/D/35; G/SCM/D96/1
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Russia, Turkey, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDIA – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO SOLAR CELLS
AND SOLAR MODULES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Japan
 The following communication, dated 13 February 2013, from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of India, the delegation of the Unit ed States and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 I wish to refer to the consultations requested by the United States pursuant to Article XXII
of the General Agreement on Tariff and Tr ade 1994 in the communication circulated to
WTO Members on 11 February 2013 (, , , )
titled "India – Certain Measures Relating to Solar Cells and Solar Modules ". My authorities have
instructed me to notify the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desire of
Japan to be joined in these consultations, pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 Japan has a substantial trade interest
1 in these consultations as a major supplier of
renewable energy generation equipments to the world. These consultations further appear to
concern certain measures relating to domestic content requirements for these products. Japan has
challenged a measure of similar kind in the dispute " Canada – Certain Measures Affecting the
Renewable Energy Generation Sector (DS412)".
INDIA – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO SOLAR CELLS AND SOLAR MODULES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Australia
Date: 25 February 2013
Document codes: WT/DS456/3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Russia, Turkey, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDIA – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO SOLAR CELLS
AND SOLAR MODULES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Australia
 The following communication, dated 21 February 2013, from the delegation of Australia to
the delegation of India, the delegation of the Un ited States and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Australia notifies the Government of India that, in
light of the substantial trade interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by the United States in the communication entitled India – Certain Measures Relating to
Solar Cells and Solar Modules and circulated to WTO Members on 11 February 2013

Australia has substantial trade and commercial interest in this dispute as a potential entrant
in the export market for renewable energy products . Australia also has a strong systemic interest
in the proper interpretation of relevant provisions as they relate to environmental measures.

Australia looks forward to receiving your reply.
INDIA – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO SOLAR CELLS AND SOLAR MODULES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Japan
Date: 25 February 2014
Document codes: WT/DS456/4
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Russia, Turkey, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDIA – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO SOLAR CELLS
AND SOLAR MODULES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Japan
 The following communication, dated 21 February 2014, from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of India, the delegation of the Unit ed States and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 I wish to refer to the consultations requested by the United States pursuant to Articles 1
and 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
("DSU"), Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 ("GATT 1994") and
Article 8 of the Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures ("TRIMS Agreement") in the
communication circulated to WTO Members on 13 February 2014 (,
, , ) titled " India – Certain Measures
Relating to Solar Cells and Solar Modules ". My authorities have instructed me to notify the
consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desire of Japan to be joined in these
consultations, pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the DSU.

 Japan is one of the world's largest producers of solar thin film, which appear to be covered
by the domestic content requirements under Phase II of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar
Mission. Therefore, a major supplier of solar power generation equipment to the world, Japan has
a substantial trade interest
1 in these consultations, as can be seen in our involvement in a similar
dispute "Canada – Certain Measures Affecting the Renewable Energy Generation Sector (DS412)".
INDIA – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO SOLAR CELLS AND SOLAR MODULES CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE UNITED STATES NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 29 September 2014
Document codes: WT/DS456/6; WT/DS456/5; WT/DS456/5
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Russia, Turkey, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDIA – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO SOLAR CELLS
AND SOLAR MODULES
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE UNITED STATES
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
1. At its meeting on 23 May 2014, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
pursuant to the request of the United States in document , in accordance with
Article 6 of the Understanding on Rules and Pr ocedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU).1

2. The Panel's terms of reference are the following:

To examine, in the light of the relevant pr ovisions of the covered agreements cited by
the parties to the dispute, the matter referred to the DSB by the United States 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. Following the agreement of the parties, the Panel was composed on 24 September 2014 as
follows:

 Chairperson: Mr David Walker

 Members: Mr Pornchai Danvivathana
 Mr Marco Tulio Molina Tejeda

4. Brazil, Canada, China, Ecuador, the European Union, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia,
Norway, the Russian Federation, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chinese Taipei and Turkey have
reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
INDIA – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO SOLAR CELLS AND SOLAR MODULES COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 26 March 2015
Document codes: WT/DS456/7
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Russia, Turkey, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDIA – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO SOLAR CELLS
AND SOLAR MODULES
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 24 March 2015, was received from the Chairperson of the
Panel with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body.

Article 12.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Pr ocedures 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 accordingly and indicate
the reasons, together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.

The Panel on India – Certain Measures Relating to Solar Cells and Solar Modules (WT/DS456) was
established by the DSB on 23 May 2014 and composed on 24 September 2014.

The Panel expects to issue its final report to the parties by late August 2015, in accordance with
the timetable adopted after consultation with the parties.

I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the Members of the DSB.
INDIA – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO SOLAR CELLS AND SOLAR MODULES COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 26 February 2016
Document codes: WT/DS456/8; WT/DS456/7
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Russia, Turkey, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDIA – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO SOLAR CELLS
AND SOLAR MODULES
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 25 February, was received from the Chairperson of the Panel
with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body.

In a communication dated 24 March 2015 (), the Panel informed the Dispute
Settlement Body that it expected to issue its fina l report to the parties by late August 2015, in
accordance with the timetable adopted after consul tation with the parties. The Panel issued its
final report to the parties on 28 August 2015. Public circulation of the report was originally
scheduled for late December 2015. The parties requested on several occasions that circulation of
the report be delayed due to continuing discussions relating to the dispute, with the most recent
request for delay until 24 February 2016. In accordance with the parties' request, circulation was
delayed until 24 February 2016.

I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the Members of the DSB.
INDIA – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO SOLAR CELLS AND SOLAR MODULES COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 24 June 2016
Document codes: WT/DS456/10
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Russia, Turkey, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDIA – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO SOLAR CELLS AND SOLAR MODULES
COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
The following communication, dated 17 June 2016, from the Chair of the Appellate Body addressed
to the Chair of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated to Members in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

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

India notified the DSB on 20 April 2016 of its decision to appeal certain issues of law covered in the
Panel Report and legal interpretations developed by the Panel in this case, with the result that
day 60 in this proceeding falls on Sunday, 19 June 2016. For the reasons expressed below, the
Appellate Body will not be able to circulate its report by this date, or within the 90-day timeframe
provided for in the last sentence of Article 17.5 of the DSU.

The Appellate Body faces a substantial workload in 2016, with several appeals proceeding in
parallel, and there is overlap in the composition of the Divisions hearing these appeals. Due to the
scheduling issues arising from these circumstan ces, the number and complexity of the issues
raised in this or concurrent appellate proceedings, together with the demands that these
concurrent appeals place on the WTO Secretariat's translation services, and the shortage staff in the
Appellate Body Secretariat, the Appellate Body will not be able to circulate its report in this dispute
within the 90 day timeframe provided for in Article 17.5 of the DSU.

The circulation date of the Appellate Body report in this appeal will be communicated to the
participants and third participants after the oral hearing.