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INDIA – QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Notification of Mutually Agreed Solution Corrigendum
Date: 25 September 1998
Document codes: WT/DS92/8/Corr.1; WT/DS92/8; G/L/231/Corr.1; G/AG/GEN/21/Corr.1; G/LIC/D/19/Corr.1; G/AG/GEN/21; G/LIC/D/19
Complainant: Peru
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. I, III  GATT 1994Art. 2, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. XI:1  GATT 1994

INDIA – QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL,
TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Notification of Mutually Agreed Solution
Corrigendum
1. Document , G/L/ 231, , , should be amended as
follows:
Page 2 Paragraph 3, first tiret Line 3 Replace "Annex" by "ANNEX"
Page 2 Paragraph 3, first tiret Line 4 Replace "Annex" by "ANNEX"
Page 2 Paragraph 3, first tiret Lines 8-9 Replace "product. India agrees" by "product,
India agrees".
Page 2 Paragraph 3, third tiret Line 3 Replace "Phases" by "phases".
Page 3 Second tiret Line 4 Replace "WTO. In particular" by "WTO, in
particular".
Page 4 Sl. No. 66 Column 2 Replace "030229.00" by "030329.00".
Page 5 Sl. No. 703 Column 3 Replace "therefore" by "therefor".
Page 7 Sl. No. 2230 Column 3 Replace "Re" by "Rs.".
Page 7 Sl. No. 2231 Column 3 Replace "Re" by "Rs.".
Page 7 Sl. No. 2232 Column 3 Replace "Re" by "Rs.".
Page 7 Sl. No. 2233 Column 3 Replace "system of" by "systems", and "Re" by
"Rs.".
Page 7 Sl. No. 2234 Column 3 Replace "Re" by "Rs.".
Page 7 Sl. No. 2235 Column 3 Replace "Re" by "Rs.".
Page 11 Heading Add "Annex 2".
Page 11 Heading Column 2 Replace "(Canola Product(s)" by "(Canola )
Product(s)".
Page 11 Sl. No. 475 Second
sub-column
Delete "Ex".
Page 12 Heading Column 2 Replace "(Canola Product(s)" by "(Canola )
Product(s)".
Page 13 Paragraph 1, sub-
paragraph 3, first tiret
Line 3 Replace "Annex" by "ANNEX".
Page 13 Paragraph 1, sub-
paragraph 3, first tiret
Line 4 Replace "Annex" by "ANNEX".
Page 15 Address Last line Add "Geneva".
Page 16 Sl. No. 66 Column 2 Replace "030229.00" by "030329.00".
Page 17 Sl. No. 703 Column 3 Replace "therefore" by "therefor".
Page 19 Sl No. 2230 Column 3 Replace "Re" by "Rs.".

Page 19 Sl No. 2231 Column 3 Replace "Re" by "Rs.".
Page 19 Sl No. 2232 Column 3 Replace "Re" by "Rs.".
Page 19 Sl. No. 2233 Column 3 Replace "system" by "systems", and "Re" by
"Rs.".
Page 19 Sl. No. 2234 Column 3 Replace "Re" by "Rs.".
Page 19 Sl. No. 2235 Column 3 Replace "Re" by "Rs.".
Page 20 Sl. No. 2307 Column 2 Replace "852020.01" by "852020.00".
Page 20 Insert before
Sl. No. 2569
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
"2369"
"853669.09"
"Plugs and sockets of other materials".
Page 23 Heading Add "Annex 2".
Page 23 Heading Column 2 Replace "(Canola Product(s)" by "(Canola )
Product(s)".
Page 23 Sl. No. 475 Second sub-
column
Delete "Ex".
Page 24 Heading Column 2 Replace "(Canola Product(s)" by "(Canola )
Product(s)".
2. These changes have been confirmed by the Permanent Mission of Canada.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request for Consultations by New Zealand
Date: 22 July 1997
Document codes: WT/DS93/1; G/L/175; G/AG/GEN/8; G/LIC/D/9
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request for Consultations by New Zealand
The following communication, dated 16 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of New Zealand
to the Permanent Mission of India and to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance
with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
My authorities have instructed me to request consultations with India pursuant to Article 4
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article 19
of the Agreement on Agriculture, Article 6 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures and
Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994) with regard to the
quantitative restrictions maintained by India on the importation of a large number of agricultural and
industrial products.
New Zealand considers that the quantitative restrictions maintained by India on the more than
2,700 agricultural and industrial product tariff lines notified to the WTO in Annex I, Part B of
WT/BOP/N/24 dated 22 May 1997 and the licensing and administrative procedures applicable to those
restrictions are inconsistent with the GATT 1994, the Agreement on Agriculture and the Agreement
on Import Licensing Procedures. The provisions of these agreements with which the restrictions and
related procedures would appear to be inconsistent include the following:
- Articles XI:1 and XVIII:11 of GATT 1994;
- Article 4.2 of the Agreement on Agriculture; and
- Article 3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures.
NewZealand alsoconsidersthatthe restrictionsand relatedprocedures nullifyorimpair benefits
accruing to New Zealand under GATT 1994 within the meaning of Article XXIII:1(b) of GATT 1994.
New Zealand reserves the right to raise additional factual matters and legal claims during the
course of the consultations.
We look forward to receiving your reply to the present request and to fixing a mutually
convenient date for the consultations.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 30 July 1997
Document codes: WT/DS93/2
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 25 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Permanent Mission of New Zealand, the Permanent Mission of India and to 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), the Government of Japan hereby notifies the Government of India
that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be joined in the consultations under
Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by the Government of New Zealand in a communication
circulated to WTO Members on 22 July 1997 (, , , ) entitled
"".
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS93/3
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 29 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of the United
States to the Permanent Mission of New Zealand, the Permanent Mission of India and to 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), the United States Government hereby notifies the Dispute Settlement
Body that, in light of the substantial trade interest of the United States, it desires to be joined in the
consultations under Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by New Zealand in a communication
circulated to WTO Members on 22 July 1997 (), entitled "".
The United States has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the quantitative
restrictions referred to in the request of New Zealand. In 1996, the United States exported to India
US$75 million in HS chapters 1-24 and US$1.187 billion in HS chapters 25-99, for a total of
US$1.262 billion of products subject to the quantitative restrictions.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS93/4
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 28 July 1997, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of New Zealand, the Permanent Mission of India
and to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to the procedures laid down in Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, the European Community wishes tobe joinedin the consultations
under Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 19
of the Agreement on Agriculture and Article 6 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures,
requested by New Zealand by a communication circulated to WTO Members on 22 July 1997 (Document
) regarding quantitative restrictions maintained by India on importation of a large number
of agricultural, textile and industrial products.
The European Community has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the
quantitative restrictions referred to in the request of New Zealand. The European Community exported
ECU4.5 billion of such products to India in 1995.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS93/5
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 30 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Canada
tothe Permanent Mission of New Zealand, the Permanent Mission of India and tothe DisputeSettlement
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, the Government of Canada hereby notifies you that due to its substantial
trade interest, it desires to be joined in the consultations under Article XXII of the General Agreement
on Tariffs and Trade 1994 requested by the Permanent Mission of New Zealand in Geneva by letter
dated 16 July 1997 (; 22 July 1997), with regard to the quantitative restrictions maintained
by India on the importation of a large number of agricultural and industrial products.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS93/6
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Australia
The following communication, dated 30 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Australia
tothe Permanent Mission of New Zealand, the Permanent Mission of India and tothe DisputeSettlement
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), the Australian Government hereby notifies the Government of India
that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in the consultations
under Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by New Zealand in a communication circulated to WTO
Members on 22 July 1997 (), entitled "".
Australia has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the quantitative restrictions
referred to in the request of New Zealand. Australia exported over $A200 million of such products
to India in 1996/97.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Switzerland
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS93/7; WT/DS93/1
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI:1, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Switzerland
The following communication, dated 31 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Switzerland
tothe Permanent Mission of New Zealand, the Permanent Mission of India and tothe DisputeSettlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), Switzerland hereby notifies the Government of India that it considers having a
substantial trade interest in the consultations requested by New Zealand in document ,
circulated on 22 July 1997, and that it desires to be joined in these consultations.
Switzerland has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the quantitative import
restrictions referred to in the request of New Zealand. Switzerland exported about Sw F 150 million
of such products to India in 1996.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request for Consultations by Switzerland
Date: 23 July 1997
Document codes: WT/DS94/1; G/L/176; G/AG/GEN/9; G/LIC/D/10
Complainant: Switzerland
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1, XVIII:10, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request for Consultations by Switzerland
The following communication, dated 17 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Switzerland
to the Permanent Mission of India and to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance
with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
On behalf of my Government and pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs
and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994) and Article 6 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures, I ought
to request consultations with the Government of India concerning the restrictions maintained by India
on imports of a large number of textile and industrial products.
According to my authorities, the restrictions maintained by India on the imports of products
falling under the tariff headings notified to the WTO in Annex I, Part B of WT/BOP/N/24 dated 22
May 1997, and the licensing and administrative procedures applicable to these restrictions do not conform
to India's commitments under Article XI:1, XVIII:10 and XVIII:11 of the GATT 1994, and Article
3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures.
We look forward to receiving your reply to the present request and to fixing a mutually
convenient date for consultations.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 30 July 1997
Document codes: WT/DS94/2
Complainant: Switzerland
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1, XVIII:10, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 25 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Permanent Mission of Switzerland, the Permanent Mission of India and to 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), the Government of Japan hereby notifies the Government of India
that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be joined in the consultations under
Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by the Government of Switzerland in a communication circulated
to WTO Members on 23 July 1997 (, , , ) entitled "".
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS94/3
Complainant: Switzerland
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1, XVIII:10, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 29 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of the United
States to the Permanent Mission of Switzerland, the Permanent Mission of India and to 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), the United States Government hereby notifies the Dispute Settlement
Body that, in light of the substantial trade interest of the United States, it desires to be joined in the
consultations under Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by Switzerland in a communication
circulated to WTO Members on 23 July 1997 (), entitled "".
The United States has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the quantitative
restrictions referred to in the request of Switzerland. In 1996, the United States exported to India
US$75 million in HS chapters 1-24 and US$1.187 billion in HS chapters 25-99, for a total of
US$1.262 billion of products subject to the quantitative restrictions.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS94/4
Complainant: Switzerland
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1, XVIII:10, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 28 July 1997, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of Switzerland, the Permanent Mission of India and
to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to the procedures laid down in Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, the European Community wishes tobe joinedin the consultations
under Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 19
of the Agreement on Agriculture and Article 6 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures,
requested by Switzerland by a communication circulated to WTO Members on 23 July 1997 (Document
) regarding quantitative restrictions maintained by India on importation of a large number
of agricultural, textile and industrial products.
The European Community has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the
quantitative restrictions referred to in the request of Switzerland. The European Community exported
ECU4.5 billion of such products to India in 1995.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS94/5
Complainant: Switzerland
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1, XVIII:10, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 30 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Canada
to the Permanent Mission of Switzerland, the Permanent Mission of India and to 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, the Government of Canada hereby notifies you that due to its substantial
trade interest, it desires to be joined in the consultations under Article XXII of the General Agreement
on Tariffs and Trade 1994 requested by the Permanent Mission of Switzerland in Geneva by letter
dated 17 July 1997 (; 23 July 1997), concerning the restrictions maintained by India on
imports of a large number of textile and industrial products.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS94/6
Complainant: Switzerland
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1, XVIII:10, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Australia
The following communication, dated 30 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Australia
to the Permanent Mission of Switzerland, the Permanent Mission of India and to 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), the Australian Government hereby notifies the Government of India
that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in the consultations
under Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by Switzerland in a communication circulated to WTO
Members on 23 July 1997 (), entitled "".
Australia has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the quantitative restrictions
referred to in the request of Switzerland. Australia exported over $A200 million of such products
to India in 1996/97.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand
Date: 8 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS94/7
Complainant: Switzerland
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1, XVIII:10, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from New Zealand
The following communication, dated 1 August 1997, from the Permanent Mission of
New Zealand to the Permanent Mission of Switzerland, the Permanent Mission of India and to 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), the New Zealand Government hereby notifies the Dispute Settlement
Body that, in light of the substantial trade interest of New Zealand, it desires to be joined in the
consultations under Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by Switzerland in a communication
circulated to WTO Members on 23 July 1997 (), entitled “ ” .
New Zealand has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the quantitative restrictions
referred to in the request of Switzerland. New Zealand exported over NZ$4.6 million of such products
to India in 1996. In the absence of quantitative restrictions, New Zealand’ s exports of such products
to India would have been considerably higher.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English anglais/ inglés INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Acceptance by India of the Request to Join Consultations by Japan In a communication dated 11 August 1997, India informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had accepted the request of Japan (WT/DS94/2) to join the consultations which Switzerland had requested with India (WT/DS94/1). INDE - RESTRICTIONS QUANTITATIVES A L'IMPORTATION DE PRODUITS AGRICOLES, TEXTILES ET INDUSTRIELS Acceptation par l'Inde de la demande de participation aux consultations présentée par le Japon Par une communication datée du 11 août 1997, l'Inde a informé l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'elle avait accepté la demande présentée par le Japon (WT/DS94/2) en vue de
Date: 15 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS94/8; WT/DS94/2; WT/DS94/1
Complainant: Switzerland
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. XI:1, XVIII:10, XVIII:11  GATT 1994Art. 3  Import Licensing

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Acceptance by India of the Request to Join Consultations by Japan
In a communication dated 11 August 1997, India informed the Dispute Settlement Body
that it had accepted the request of Japan () to join the consultations which Switzerland
had requested with India ().
INDE - RESTRICTIONS QUANTITATIVES A L'IMPORTATION DE
PRODUITS AGRICOLES, TEXTILES ET INDUSTRIELS
INDIA - RESTRICCIONES CUANTITATIVAS A LA IMPORTACIÓN
DE PRODUCTOS AGRÍCOLAS, TEXTILES E INDUSTRIALES
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request for Consultations by Switzerland Corrigendum Please note that in document WT/DS94/1, G/L/176, G/AG/GEN/9, G/LIC/D/10, the symbols should read: WT/DS94/1 G/L/176 G/LIC/D/10. (The symbol G/AG/GEN/9 is hereby deleted.)
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS94/1/Corr.1; WT/DS94/1; WT/DS94/1; G/L/176/Corr.1; G/AG/GEN/9/Corr.1; G/LIC/D/10/Corr.1; G/L/176; G/AG/GEN/9; G/LIC/D/10; G/L/176; G/LIC/D/10.; G/AG/GEN/9
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Nicaragua, Canada
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 3.1, 4, 16.1, 42  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request for Consultations by Switzerland
Corrigendum
Please note that in document , , , , the symbols
should read:

(The symbol is hereby deleted.)
INDIA – QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Notification of Mutually-Agreed Solution Corrigendum Document WT/DS94/9, G/L/ 225, G/AG/GEN/18, G/LIC/D/18, should be amended as follows: On page 3, line 7, replace ("S. Naryanan") by "(S. Narayanan)", on page 8, the title of the second table should read: "1 April 2000" instead of "1 April 1997", and on page 10, line 1 of the last paragraph should read: "note" instead of "not".
Date: 18 September 1998
Document codes: WT/DS94/9/Corr.11; WT/DS94/9; G/L/225/Corr.1; G/AG/GEN/18/Corr.1; G/LIC/D/18/Corr.1; G/AG/GEN/18; G/LIC/D/18
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 5.8, 11.1, 11.3, 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

INDIA – QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL,
TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Notification of Mutually-Agreed Solution
Corrigendum
Document , G/L/ 225, , , should be amended as
follows:
On page 3, line 7, replace ("S. Naryanan") by "(S. Narayanan)", on page 8, the title of the
second table should read: "1 April 2000" instead of "1 April 1997", and on page 10, line 1 of the last
paragraph should read: "note" instead of "not".
UNITED STATES - MEASURE AFFECTING GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
Document: Request for Consultations by Japan
Date: 21 July 1997
Document codes: WT/DS95/1
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. III, VIII, XIII  Government Procurement (GPA)

GPA/D3/1

UNITED STATES - MEASURE AFFECTING GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
Request for Consultations by Japan
The following communication, dated 18 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Permanent Mission of the United States and to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
I hereby extend a request on behalf of the Government of Japan for consultations with the
United States pursuant to Article XXII of the Agreement on Government Procurement (hereinafter
the "GPA") and Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes regarding the Act Regulating State Contracts with Companies doing Business with or in
Burma (Myanmar) enacted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on 25 June 1996 (hereinafter the
"Act"). ThisAct effectivelyprohibitsthe publicauthoritiesof Massachusetts,includingallthe executive
offices covered by the GPA, from procuring goods or services from any person contained in the restricted
purchase list solely because the said person does business with or is in Myanmar.
The Government of Japan considers that the measure is inconsistent with the obligations of
the United States under the WTO Agreement, including, in particular, the GPA. The provisions of
the GPA with which the measure appears to be inconsistent include, but are not limited to, the following
Articles: paragraph 2 of Article III, paragraph (b) of Article VIII, Article X and paragraph 4 of
Article XIII.
With regard to this request, I regret to point out that the United States has given no indication
of a reply to the request dated 17 March 1997 from my authorities for information pursuant to
paragraphs 1 and 3 of Article XIX of the GPA. The Government of Japan has also been very concerned
about the recent legislative initiatives similar to the Act, which have been taken or proposed by the
sub-federal authorities in the United States.
I look forward to receiving your reply to this request and hope that you can understand the
intention of my authorities to hold the consultations at the same time as the European Communities,
which are already scheduled with the United States for 22 July 1997.
UNITED STATES - MEASURE AFFECTING GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
Document: Original: English UNITED STATES - MEASURE AFFECTING GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 30 July 1997
Document codes: WT/DS95/2
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. III, VIII, XIII  Government Procurement (GPA)

UNITED STATES - MEASURE AFFECTING GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 23 July 1997, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of Japan, the Permanent Mission of the United States
and to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
I am writing to inform you that, pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, the European Communities wish to
be joined in the consultations under Article XXII of the Agreement on Government Procurement
requested on 18 July 1997 by Japan with the United States regarding the Act Regulating State Contracts
with Companies doing Business with or in Burma (Myanmar) enacted by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts on 25 June 1996.
The European Communities have a substantial trade interest in the market concerned and they
have already held consultations with the United States under Article XXII of the Government Procurement
Agreement on 22 July 1997.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request for Consultations by the European Communities
Date: 24 July 1997
Document codes: WT/DS96/1; G/L/178; G/AG/GEN/10; G/LIC/D/11; G/SPS/GEN/25
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI, XIII, XVII, XVIII  GATT 1994Art. 1, 3  Import LicensingArt. 2, 3, 5  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request for Consultations by the European Communities
The following communication, dated 18 July 1997, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of India and to the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
On behalf of the European Community, I hereby request consultations with India pursuant to
Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes,
Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 19 of the
Agreement on Agriculture, Article 6 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures, and Article 11
of the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, concerning quantitative
restrictions maintained by India on importation of a large number of agricultural, textile and industrial
products. The restrictions include those notified to the WTO in document WT/BOP/N/24 of 22 May.
Annex 1 of this document lists more than 3,000 quantitative restrictions maintained as per 1 April 1997.
The European Community considers that the quantitative restrictions maintained by India may
constitute an infringement of, in particular but not necessarily exclusively, the following provisions:
- Articles XI, XIII, XVII and XVIII of GATT 1994;
- Article 4.2 of the Agreement on Agriculture;
- Articles 1 and 3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures;
- Articles 2, 3 and 5 of the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary
Measures.
I look forward to receiving your reply to this request from the European Community and to
setting a mutually convenient date for these consultations.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 30 July 1997
Document codes: WT/DS96/2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI, XIII, XVII, XVIII  GATT 1994Art. 1, 3  Import LicensingArt. 2, 3, 5  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 25 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of India and to 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), the Government of Japan hereby notifies the Government of India
that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be joined in the consultations under
Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by the Government of EC in a communication circulated to
WTO Members on 24 July 1997 (, , , ,
) entitled "".
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS96/3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI, XIII, XVII, XVIII  GATT 1994Art. 1, 3  Import LicensingArt. 2, 3, 5  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 29 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of the United
States to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of India and
to 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), the United States Government hereby notifies the Dispute Settlement
Body that, in light of the substantial trade interest of the United States, it desires to be joined in the
consultations under Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by the European Communities in a
communication circulated to WTO Members on 24 July 1997 (), entitled "".
The United States has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the quantitative
restrictions referred to inthe request of the European Communities. In 1996, the United States exported
to India US$75 million in HS chapters 1-24 and US$1.187 billion in HS chapters 25-99, for a total
of US$1.262 billion of products subject to the quantitative restrictions.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS96/4
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI, XIII, XVII, XVIII  GATT 1994Art. 1, 3  Import LicensingArt. 2, 3, 5  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 30 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Canada
to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of India and to 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, the Government of Canada hereby notifies you that due to its substantial
trade interest, it desires to be joined in the consultations under Article XXII of the General Agreement
on Tariffs and Trade 1994 requested by the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission in
Geneva by letter dated 18 July 1997 (; 24 July 1997), concerning quantitative restrictions
maintained by India on importation of a large number of agricultural, textile and industrial products.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS96/5
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI, XIII, XVII, XVIII  GATT 1994Art. 1, 3  Import LicensingArt. 2, 3, 5  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Australia
The following communication, dated 30 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Australia
to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of India and to 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), the Australian Government hereby notifies the Government of India
that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in the consultations
under Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by the European Communities in a communication
circulated to WTO Members on 24 July 1997 (), entitled "".
Australia has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the quantitative restrictions
referred to in the request of the European Communities. Australia exported over $A200 million of
such products to India in 1996/97.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Switzerland
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS96/6
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI, XIII, XVII, XVIII  GATT 1994Art. 1, 3  Import LicensingArt. 2, 3, 5  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Switzerland
The following communication, dated 31 July 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Switzerland
to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of India and to the
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), Switzerland hereby notifies the Government of India that it considers having a
substantial trade interest in the consultations requested by the European Community in document
, circulated on 24 July 1997, and that it desires to be joined in these consultations.
Switzerland has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the quantitative import
restrictions referred to in the request of the European Community. Switzerland exported about
Sw F 150 million of such products to India in 1996.
INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Document: Original: English INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand
Date: 8 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS96/7
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. XI, XIII, XVII, XVIII  GATT 1994Art. 1, 3  Import LicensingArt. 2, 3, 5  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

INDIA - QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF
AGRICULTURAL, TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from New Zealand
The following communication, dated 1 August 1997, from the Permanent Mission of
New Zealand to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of
India and to 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), the New Zealand Government hereby notifies the Dispute Settlement
Body that, in light of the substantial trade interest of New Zealand, it desires to be joined in the
consultations under Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by the European Communities in a
communication circulated to WTO Members on 24 July 1997 (), entitled “ ” .
New Zealand has a substantial trade interest in the products subject to the quantitative restrictions
referred to in the request of the European Communities. New Zealand exported over NZ$4.6 million
of such products to India in 1996. In the absence of quantitative restrictions, New Zealand’ s exports
of such products to India would have been considerably higher.
UNITED STATES - COUNTERVAILING DUTY INVESTIGATION OF IMPORTS OF SALMON FROM CHILE
Document: Request for Consultations by Chile
Date: 12 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS97/1; G/L/180; G/SCM/D14/1
Complainant: Chile
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 11  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES - COUNTERVAILING DUTY INVESTIGATION
OF IMPORTS OF SALMON FROM CHILE
Request for Consultations by Chile
The following communication, dated 5 August 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Chile
to the Permanent Mission of the United States and to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
By the present Note, Chile requests the holding of consultations with the United States pursuant
to Article XXII.1 of the GATT 1994 and Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, inter alia, in connection with the subsidies investigation initiated
by the United States Department of Commerce against imports of salmon from Chile.
In the opinion of the Government of Chile, the decision by the Department of Commerce to
initiate a subsidies investigation was taken in the absence of sufficient evidence concerning the subsidies
investigated and the injury they cause, contrary to the provisions of Article 11.2 and 11.3 of the
Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures.
Moreover, its decision is not consistent with Article 11.4 of the Agreement on Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures in relation to the representative status of producers of salmon fillets.
The Government of Chile reserves the right to include other measures and decisions by the
United States investigating authorities.
Chile would appreciate the setting of a mutually convenient date, during the first two weeks
of September, for the holding of these consultations.