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EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Mexico
Date: 9 January 2017
Document codes: WT/DS516/8; WT/DS516/1
Complainant: China
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkey, UAE, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Mexico
The following communication, dated 4 January 2017, from the delegation of Mexico to the
delegation of the European Union, the delega tion of China and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

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

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

In view of the above, Mexico hereby notifies its wish to be joined in the consultations in
accordance with Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes. We look forward to receiving confirmation of acceptance of this request, as
well as advice regarding the time and venue for these consultations.
EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF CHINA
Document: Note by the Secretariat
Date: 11 July 2017
Document codes: WT/DS516/10; WT/DS516/9; WT/DS516/9
Complainant: China
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkey, UAE, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF CHINA
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 3 April 2017 , the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB ) established a panel
pursuant to t he request of China 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 releva nt provisions of the covered agreements cited by
the parties to the dispute, the matter referred t o the DSB by China 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 29 June 2017, China 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 shall inform the Members of the composition
of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the Chairman recei ves
such a request.
4. On 10 July 2017, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:

 Chairperson: Mr Thomas Cottier

 Members: Ms Andrea Marie Dawes (née Brown)
 Sir Kenneth James Keith

5. Australia; Bahrain, Kingdom of; Brazil; Canada; Colombia; Ecuador; India; Indonesia;
Japan; Kazakhstan; Korea, Republic of; Mexico; Norway; Russian Federation; Saudi Arabia,
Kingdom of; Chinese Taipei; Tajikistan; Turkey; United Arab Emirates and the United States have
reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 11 December 2017
Document codes: WT/DS516/11
Complainant: China
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkey, UAE, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 8 December 2017, was received from the Chairperson of the
Panel with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB).

Article 12.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU) provides that the period in which a panel shall conduct its examination, from the date that
the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date the final
report is issued to the parties to the dispute, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six months.

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

The Panel on European Union - Measures Related to Price Comparison Methodologies (WT/DS516)
was established by the DSB on 3 April 2017 and composed on 10 July 2017.

The beginning of the Panel's work was delayed as a result of the lack of available experienced
lawyers in the Secretariat. The Panel does n ot expect to issue its final report to the parties before
the second half of 2018.
EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 27 November 2018
Document codes: WT/DS516/12
Complainant: China
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkey, UAE, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 26 November 2018 , was received from the Chairman of the
Panel with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB).

Article 12.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU) provides that the period in which a panel sha ll 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 European Union - Measures Related to Price Comparison Methodologies (WT/DS516)
was established by the DSB on 3 April 2017 and composed on 10 July 2017.

On 8 December 2017, the Panel communicated to the DSB that it did not expect to issue its final
report to the parties before the second half of 2018.1

In the light of the complexity of the legal issues covered in this dispute, the Panel now expects
to issue its final report to the parties during the second quarter of 20 19.

1
EUROPEAN UNION — MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 17 June 2019
Document codes: WT/DS516/13
Complainant: China
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkey, UAE, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN UNION — MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 14 June 2019, was received from the Chairperson of the Panel
with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB).

On 7 May 2019, the Panel received a request from China to suspend the Panel's work in the
proceedings in European Union – Measures related to Price Comparison Methodologies (WT/DS516)
pursuant to Article 12.12 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU) until further notice. On 21 May 2019, the European Union commented on China's
request, asking the Panel to take a number of considerations into account in deciding whether to
grant China's request. On 23 May 2019, China responded to the European Union's comments,
reiterating its request for the Panel to suspend its work.

Article 12.12 of the DSU provides that the Panel may suspend its work at any time at the request of
the complaining party for a period not exceeding 12 months. This provision also indicates that if the
work of the Panel has been suspended for more than 12 months, the authority for establishment of
the Panel shall lapse.

The Panel hereby informs the Dispute Settlement Body of its decision of 14 June 2019 to grant
China's request and suspend its work, and requests that this communication be circula ted to
Members.
EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES LAPSE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PANEL
Document: Note by the Secretariat At the request of China, the Panel suspended its work on 14 June 2019 (WT/DS516/13). Since the Panel has not been requested to resume its work, pursuant to Article 12.12 of the DSU, the authority for establishment of the Panel lapsed as of 15 June 2020. UNION EUROPÉENNE – MESURES RELATIVES AUX MÉTHODES DE COMPARAISON DES PRIX CADUCITE DU POUVOIR CONFERE POUR L'ETABLISSEMENT DU GROUPE SPECIAL Note du Secrétariat À la demande de la Chine, le Groupe spécial a suspendu ses travaux le 14 juin 2019 (WT/DS516/13). Étant donné qu'il n'a pas été demandé au Groupe spécial de reprendre ses travaux, conformément à l'article 12:12 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends, le pouvoir conféré pour l'établissement du Groupe spécial est devenu caduc le 15 juin 2020.
Date: 15 June 2020
Document codes: WT/DS516/14; WT/DS516/13; WT/DS516/13
Complainant: China
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkey, UAE, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN UNION – MEASURES RELATED TO PRICE COMPARISON METHODOLOGIES
LAPSE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PANEL
Note by the Secretariat
At the request of China, the Panel suspended its work on 14 June 2019 (). Since the
Panel has not been requested to resume its work, pursuant to Article 12.12 of the DSU, the authority
for establishment of the Panel lapsed as of 15 June 2020.

UNION EUROPÉENNE – MESURES RELATIVES AUX MÉTHODES
DE COMPARAISON DES PRIX
Note du Secrétariat
Étant donné qu'il n'a pas été demandé au Groupe spécial de reprendre ses travaux, conformément

LOS MÉTODOS DE COMPARACIÓN DE PRECIOS
Nota de la Secretaría
el 15 de junio de 2020.
CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Australia
Date: 6 January 2017
Document codes: WT/DS517/2
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:3(b)  GATT 1994

CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Australia
The following communication, dated 22 December 2016 , from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of China, 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 Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), Australia notifies the Government of the People's Republic of China that, in light
of the substantial trade interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in China 's consultations with
the United States pursuant to the communication entitled China – Tariff Rate Quotas for Certain
Agricultural Products circulated to WTO Members on 21 December 2016 ().

Australia has substantial trade and commercial interests in this matter as a significant exporter of
agricultural products to China. In 2015 Ch ina was estimated to be Australia 's largest agricultural
market, with exports totalling A$9.8 billion. This included A$466 million in wheat exports and
A$544 million in the export of other cereals.

Mindful of the rights and obligations of WTO Members unde r Article 4.11 of the DSU, Australia
looks forward to receiving your reply, and advice of the date and venue of the consultations.
CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the European Union
Date: 6 January 2017
Document codes: WT/DS517/3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:3(b)  GATT 1994

CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the European Union
The following communication, dated 22 December 2016 , from the delegation of the European
Union to the delegation of China, 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 Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settleme nt
of Disputes (DSU), the European Union (EU) hereby notifies the Government of the People's
Republic of China (China), the Government of the United States, and the Dispute Settlement Body
that, in the light of its substantial trade interest, it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by the United States in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 21 December
2016 (, ), entitled " China – Tariff Rate Quotas for Certain Agricultural
Products".

The EU notes that the request for consultations relates to China's administration of its tariff -rate
quotas (TRQs), including those for wheat, short- and medium- grain rice, long grain rice, and corn.
The EU is a major global exporter of wheat and corn. Between 2012 and 2015, the EU ha s
exported worldwide 108.6 million tonnes of wheat and 11.7 million tonnes of corn, valued at
approximately 24.2 and 3.6 billion euros, respectively. China's administration of its TRQs for the
commodities at issue may have a substantial impact on trade flo ws between China and the EU in
such commodities, in particular wheat and corn. The EU has therefore a substantial trade inte rest
in these consultations.
CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Canada
Date: 6 January 2017
Document codes: WT/DS517/4
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:3(b)  GATT 1994

CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 29 December 2016 , from the delegation of Canada to the
delegation of China, 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 Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), th e Government of Canada hereby notifies its request to join the
consultations requested by the United States pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the DSU and
Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 with respect to China's
administration of its tariff-rate quotas (TRQs), including those for wheat, short - and medium-grain
rice, long -grain rice and corn. The request of the United States is s et out in document

With annual average Chinese imports of Canadian wheat in the amount of $297 million,
which represent 22% of worldwide Chinese imports of wheat, Canada has a substantial trade
interest in these proceedings. In particular, the measures at issue in this dispute may affect
Canada's wheat exporters that rely on China 's wheat TRQ f or competitive access to the Chinese
market. More generally, the administration of TRQs has consequences for international trade, as
will any resolution of this matter.

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

A copy of this letter is being sent to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, with a
request that it be circulated to Members.
CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Thailand
Date: 9 January 2017
Document codes: WT/DS517/5; WT/DS517/1; G/L/1171
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:3(b)  GATT 1994

CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Thailand
The following communication, dated 29 December 2016 , from the delegation of Thailand to the
delegation of China, the delegation of the U nited 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), Thailand hereby notifies its desire to join in the consultations
requested by the United States in a communication circulated to WTO Members on
21 December 2016 , entitled China – Tariff Rate Quotas for Certain
Agricultural Products.

 Thailand is one of the major global exporter of rice and maintains important trade relation
with both China and the United States. In 2015, in terms of rice, Thailand exports 4 ,544 billion
USD globally.

 A copy of this letter is being sent to the Chairm an of the Dispute Settlement Body, with a
request that it be circulated to Members. Thailand looks forward to being informed of the date and
venue of the consultations.
CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE UNITED STATES NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 12 February 2018
Document codes: WT/DS517/7; WT/DS517/6; WT/DS512/3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:3(b)  GATT 1994

CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE UNITED STATES
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
1. At its meeting on 22 September 2017 , 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 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 provisions of the covered agreements cited by
the parties to the dispute, the matter referred to the DSB by Ukraine 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 1 February 2018 , the United States requested the Director -General to de termine 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 r elevant 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 o r
covered agreements which are at issue in the dispute, after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of the DSB shall inform the Members of the composition
of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the Ch airman receives
such a request.
4. On 12 January 2018, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:

Chairperson: Mr Mateo Diego-Fernández

Members: Mr Stefán H. Jóhannesson
Mr Esteban B. Conejos, Jr

5. Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, the European Union, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan,
Kazakhstan, Korea, Norway, the Russian Federation , Chinese Taipei, Singapore, Ukraine an d
Viet Nam have reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE UNITED STATES NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 12 February 2018
Document codes: WT/DS517/7/Rev.1; WT/DS517/6; WT/DS517/6
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:3(b)  GATT 1994

CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE UNITED STATES
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Revision
1. At its meeting on 22 September 2017 , 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 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 provisions 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 findin gs as will assist the DSB in making
the recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in those agreements.
3. On 1 February 2018 , the United States requested the Director -General to de termine 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 Chairma n 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 a greement or
covered agreements which are at issue in the dispute, after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of the DSB shall inform the Members of the composition
of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the Ch airman receives
such a request.
4. On 12 February 2018, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:

Chairperson: Mr Mateo Diego-Fernández

Members: Mr Stefán H. Jóhannesson
Mr Esteban B. Conejos, Jr

5. Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, the European Union, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan,
Kazakhstan, Korea, Norway, the Russian Federation , Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Ukraine an d
Viet Nam have reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 10 August 2018
Document codes: WT/DS517/8
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:3(b)  GATT 1994

CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 9 August 2018 , addressed to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU).

Article 12.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU) provides that the period in which a panel shall conduct its examination, from the date that
the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date the final
report is issued to the parties to the dispute, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six months.

Article 12.9 of the DSU provides that, when a panel consid ers 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 China – Tariff Rate Quotas for Certain Agricultural Products (DS517) was established
by the DSB on 22 September 2017 and composed on 12 February 2018.

In accordance with the timetable adopted thus far after consultation with the parties, the Panel
estimates that it will issue its final report to the parties in the second quarter of 2019.

The report will only be available to the public once it is circulated to the Members in all three
working languages of the WTO. The date of circulation depends on completion of translation and
the Panel is not in a position to provide an estimated circulation date at this time.

I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the DSB.
CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PANEL REPORT
Document: Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 3 June 2019
Document codes: WT/DS517/9; WT/DS517/R; WT/DS517/R/Add.1; WT/DS517/R; WT/DS517/R/Add.1
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:3(b)  GATT 1994

CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
PANEL REPORT
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 28 May 2019, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Panel report on China –
Tariff Rate Quotas for Certain Agricultural Products ( and ).

CHINE – CONTINGENTS TARIFAIRES VISANT CERTAINS PRODUITS AGRICOLES
RAPPORT DU GROUPE SPÉCIAL
spécial intitulé " Chine – Contingents tarifaires visant certains produits agricoles " ( et

CHINA - CONTINGENTES ARANCELARIOS APLICABLES
A DETERMINADOS PRODUCTOS AGROPECUARIOS
INFORME DEL GRUPO ESPECIAL
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
En su reunión de 28 de mayo de 2019, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el informe del
Grupo Especial sobre el asunto China - Contingentes arancelarios aplicables a determinados
productos agropecuarios ( y ).
CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
Document: AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3
Date: 4 July 2019
Document codes: WT/DS517/10
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:3(b)  GATT 1994

CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
The following communication, dated 3 July 2019, from the delegation of China and the delegation of
the United States 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 Settlemen t of Disputes , the People 's Republic of China and the United
States of America 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 – Tariff
Rate Quotas for Certain Agricultural Products (DS517) shall expire on 31 December 2019.

We request that you circulate this notification to the Members of the DSB.
CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS MODIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
Document: AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3
Date: 20 January 2020
Document codes: WT/DS517/11
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:3(b)  GATT 1994

CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
MODIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
The following communication, dated 16 January 20 20, from the delegation of China and the
delegation of the United States to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

With regard to the dispute China – Tariff Rate Quotas for Certain Agricultural Products (DS517), we
wish to inform you that the People's Republic of China and the United States of America have
mutually agreed to modify the previously notified reasonable period of time for China to implement
the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) pursuant to Article 21.3(b)
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes so as to expire
on February 29, 2020. This extension will allow the United States additional time to evaluate China's
compliance measures.

We request that you please circulate this notification to the Members of the DSB.
CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS MODIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
Document: AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3
Date: 20 March 2020
Document codes: WT/DS517/13
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:3(b)  GATT 1994

CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
MODIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
The following communication, dated 17 March 2020, from the delegation of the United States and
the delegation of China to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

With regard to the dispute China – Tariff Rate Quotas for Certain Agricultural Products (DS517), we
wish to inform you that the People’s Republic of China and the United States of America have
mutually agreed to modify the previously notified reasonable period of time for China to implement
the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) pursuant to Article 21.3(b)
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes so as to expire
on May 29, 2020. This extension will allow the United States additional time to evaluate China's
compliance measures.

We request that you please circulate this notification to the Members of the DSB.
CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN A GRICULTURAL PRODUCTS MODIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT UNDER ARTI CLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
Document: Understanding on
Date: 4 June 2020
Document codes: WT/DS517/14
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:3(b)  GATT 1994

CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN A GRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
MODIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT UNDER ARTI CLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
The following communication, dated 1 June 2020, from the delegation of the United States and the
delegation of China to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance
with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

With regard to the dispute China – Tariff Rate Quotas for Certain Agricultural Products (DS517), we
wish to inform you that the People’s Republic of China and the United States of America have
mutually agreed to modify the previously notified reasonable period of time for China to implement
the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Bod y (DSB) pursuant to Article 21.3(b)
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes so as to expire
on October 8, 2020. This extension will allow the United States additional time to evaluate China's
compliance measures.

We request that you please circulate this notification to the Members of the DSB.
CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS MODIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
Document: AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3
Date: 21 October 2020
Document codes: WT/DS517/15
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:3(b)  GATT 1994

CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
MODIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
The following communication, dated 19 October 2020, from the delegation of the United States and
the delegation of China to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

With regard to the dispute China – Tariff Rate Quotas for Certain Agricultural Products (DS517), we
wish to inform you that the People’s Republic of China and the United States of America have
mutually agreed to modify the previously notified reasonable period of time for China to implement
the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) pursuant to Article 21.3(b)
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes so as to expire
on November 9, 2020. This extension will allow the United States additional time to evaluate China's
compliance measures.

We request that you please circulate this notification to the Members of the DSB.
CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS MODIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
Document: AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3
Date: 17 November 2020
Document codes: WT/DS517/16
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:3(b)  GATT 1994

CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
MODIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
The following communication, dated 13 November 2020, from the delegation of the United States
and the delegation of China to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

With regard to the dispute China – Tariff Rate Quotas for Certain Agricultural Products (DS517), we
wish to inform you that the People 's Republic of China and the United States of America have
mutually agreed to modify the previously notified reasonable period of time for China to implement
the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) pursuant to Article 21.3(b)
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes so as to expire
on December 31, 2020. This extension will allow the United States additional time to evaluate
China's compliance measures.

We request that you please circulate this notification to the Members of the DSB.
CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS MODIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
Document: AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3
Date: 12 January 2021
Document codes: WT/DS517/17
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:3(b)  GATT 1994

CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
MODIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
The following communication, dated 8 January 2021, from the delegation of the United States and
the delegation of China to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

With regard to the dispute China – Tariff Rate Quotas for Certain Agricultural Products (DS517), we
wish to inform you that the People’s Republic of China and the United States of America have
mutually agreed to modify the previously notified reasonable period of time for China to implement
the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) pursuant to Article 21.3(b)
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes so as to expire
on March 31, 2021. This extension will allow the United States additional time to evaluate China's
compliance measures.

We request that you please circulate this notification to the Members of the DSB.
CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS MODIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
Document: AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3
Date: 12 April 2021
Document codes: WT/DS517/18
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:3(b)  GATT 1994

CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
MODIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT UNDER ARTICLE 21.3(B) OF THE DSU
The following communication, dated 8 April 2021, from the delegation of the United States and the
delegation of China to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance
with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

With regard to the dispute China – Tariff Rate Quotas for Certain Agricultural Products (DS517), we
wish to inform you that the People’s Republic of China and the United States of America have
mutually agreed to modify the previously notified reasonable period of time for China to implement
the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) pursuant to Article 21.3(b)
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes so as to expire
on June 29, 2021. This extension will allow the United States additional time to evaluate China's
compliance measures.

We request that you please circulate this notification to the Members of the DSB.
CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS RECOURSE TO ARTICLE 22.6 OF THE DSU BY CHINA
Document: RECOURSE TO ARTICLE 22.6
Date: 26 July 2021
Document codes: WT/DS517/21
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:3(b)  GATT 1994

CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
RECOURSE TO ARTICLE 22.6 OF THE DSU BY CHINA
The following communication, dated 23 July 2021, from the delegation of China to the Chairperson
of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 22.6 of the DSU.

Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU") in the dispute China - Tariff Rate Quotas
for Certain Agricultural Products (WT/DS517), my authorities have instructed me to inform you that
China disagrees with the United States' allegation that China has failed to bring its measures into
compliance with its WTO obligations. As detailed in its communication on 17 February 2020, China
has brought its relevant domestic measures into full compliance with the DSB's rulings and
recommendations.1

2. China maintains that any disagreement regarding the consistency of its measures taken to
comply with the DSB's rulings and recommendations must be resolved in proceedings under
Article 21.5 of the DSU, before any level of suspension of concessions or obligations can be assessed
under Article 22 of the DSU.

3. In these circumstances, and pursuant to Article 22.6 of the DSU, China objects to the level of
suspension of concessions and related obligations with respect to "the General Agreement on Tariffs
and Trade 1994 or other agreements listed in Annex IA of the WTO Agreement" as proposed by the
United States in document

4. Accordingly, as required by Article 22.6 of the DSU, the matter shall be referred to arbitration.2
INDIA - CERTAIN MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF IRON AND STEEL PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Chinese Taipei
Date: 19 January 2017
Document codes: WT/DS518/2; WT/DS518/1; G/L/1172; G/SG/D49/1
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: India
Third parties: Australia, China, EU, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1, 4.2(c), 11.1(a)  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 4.2(a), 4.1(a), 4.1(b), 4.1(c), 4.2(b), 5.1, 7.1, 12.4, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. II:1(b), I:1  GATT 1994

INDIA - CERTAIN MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF IRON AND STEEL PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Chinese Taipei
The following communication, dated 17 January 2017, from the delegation of Chinese Taipei to the
delegation of India, the delega tion of Japan and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

I would like to refer to the consultations requested by Japan in the communication circulated to
WTO Members o n 9 January 2017 ( , , ) titled India – Certain
Measures on Imports of Iron and Steel Products.
Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu hereby notifies
the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of its desire to be joined in these
consultations.
The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu ha d requested details
about the Minimum Import Price System (MIP) on iron and steel products, and explanations how
this MIP measure is in compliance with WTO agreements from India at the meetings of the Council
for Trade in Goods. However, there is no satisfactory response.
According to the statistics of 2015, the exportation of the concerned products from the Separate
Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu is to the amount of USD 14 million. It is
believed we have a substantial trade interest in these consultations and a systemic interest in the
interpretation of the provisions of GATT 1994 and the Agreement on Safeguards.
The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu looks forward to receiving
confirmation of acceptance of this request, as well as advice regarding the time and venue for
these consultations.
INDIA - CERTAIN MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF IRON AND STEEL PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the Russian Federation
Date: 23 January 2017
Document codes: WT/DS518/3
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: India
Third parties: Australia, China, EU, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1, 4.2(c), 11.1(a)  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 4.2(a), 4.1(a), 4.1(b), 4.1(c), 4.2(b), 5.1, 7.1, 12.4, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. II:1(b), I:1  GATT 1994

INDIA - CERTAIN MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF IRON AND STEEL PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the Russian Federation
The following communication, dated 18 January 2017 , from the delegation of the Russian
Federation to the delegation of India, the delegation of Japan 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 Japan pursuant to Article 4 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settleme nt of Disputes ("DSU"),
Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, and Article 14 of the
Agreement on Safeguard in the communication circulated to WTO Members on 9 January
(; ; ) titled "India — Certain Measures on Importation of Iron
and Steel Products (DS518)". My authorities have instructed me to notify the consulting Members
and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desire of the Russian Federation to be joined in these
consultations, pursuant to the Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Russian Federation notes that the request for consultations relates to the application of
safeguard measures on imports of hot-rolled flat products of non-alloy and other alloy steel in coils
of a width of 600 mm or more and the minimum import price system on certain iron and steel
products. The products subject to the measures at issue are also exported from Russia to India .
In 2015 the amount of relevant Russian exports exceeded 1 81 million US dollars. Following India's
application of the measures at issue, Russian exports of the relevant product to India decreased by
almost 38% in 2016 and amounted to 113 million US dollars.
Therefore, the Russian Federation has a substantial trad e interest in consultations in the
above dispute.