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MEXICO - CUSTOMS VALUATION OF IMPORTS
Document: Original: English MEXICO - CUSTOMS VALUATION OF IMPORTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Switzerland
Date: 30 September 1996
Document codes: WT/DS53/3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Mexico
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. XXIV:5(b)  GATT 1994

MEXICO - CUSTOMS VALUATION OF IMPORTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Switzerland
The following communication, dated 18 September 1996, from the Permanent Mission of
Switzerland to the Permanent Mission of Mexico and the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission and the Dispute Settlement Body is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the DSU, Switzerland notify hereby its desire to be
joined in the consultation requested to Mexico by the European Communities pursuant to paragraph 1
of Article XXII of GATT 1994 concerning the Mexican Customs Law, and the Resolution establishing
the general rules governing the application of customs provisions of the NAFTA.
The request by the European Communities was circulated on 9 September 1996 ().
Switzerland considers that it has a substantial trade interest in the above-mentioned consultations.
MEXICO - CUSTOMS VALUATION OF IMPORTS
Document: Original: English/ anglais/ inglés MEXICO - CUSTOMS VALUATION OF IMPORTS Acceptance by Mexico of the Request to Join Consultations by Norway and Switzerland In separate communications dated 18 and 19 September respectively, Mexico informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had accepted the request of Norway (WT/DS53/2) and the request of Switzerland (WT/DS53/3) to join consultations which the European Communities had requested with Mexico (WT/DS53/1). MEXIQUE - MESURES CONCERNANT LA LOI DOUANIERE Acceptation par le Mexique de la demande de participation aux consultations présentée par la Norvège et par la Suisse Par des communications distinctes datées des 18 et 19 septembre, respectivement, le Mexique a informé l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'il avait accepté la demande présentée par la Norvège (WT/DS53/2) et la demande présentée par la Suisse(WT/DS53/3) en vue de participer aux consultations
Date: 30 September 1996
Document codes: WT/DS53/4; WT/DS53/2; WT/DS53/3; WT/DS53/1
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Mexico
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. XXIV:5(b)  GATT 1994

MEXICO - CUSTOMS VALUATION OF IMPORTS
Acceptance by Mexico of the Request to Join Consultations by Norway and Switzerland
In separate communications dated 18 and 19 September respectively, Mexico informed the
Dispute Settlement Body that it had accepted the request of Norway () and the request
of Switzerland () to join consultations which the European Communities had requested
with Mexico ().
MEXIQUE - MESURES CONCERNANT LA LOI DOUANIERE
MÉXICO - MEDIDAS EN MATERIA DE LEGISLACIÓN ADUANERA
Por comunicaciones separadas de fechas 18 y 19 de septiembre respectivamente, México notificó
al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias que había aceptado las solicitudes de Noruega ()
y Suiza () de asociarse a lasconsultascon México solicitadasporlasComunidades Europeas
INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 28 July 1998
Document codes: WT/DS54/10; WT/DS55/10; WT/DS59/9; WT/DS64/8; WT/DS54/R; WT/DS55/R; WT/DS59/R; WT/DS64/R; G/TRIMS/D/5/Add.1; IP/D/6
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 23  Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU)Art. I, II  GATT 1994

INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING
THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Panel Report
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 23 July 1998, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the panel report on
"Indonesia – Certain Measures Affecting the Au tomobile Industry" (, ,

INDONÉSIE - CERTAINES MESURES AFFECTANT
L'INDUSTRIE AUTOMOBILE
Rapport du Groupe spécial
Groupe spécial intitulé "Indonésie – Certaines mesures affectant l'industrie automobile" (,

INDUSTRIA DEL AUTOMÓVIL
Informe del Grupo Especial
En su reunión de 23 de julio de 1998, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el informe
automóvil" (, , , ).
INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Original: English INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 23 October 1996
Document codes: WT/DS54/2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. I:1, III:2  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 18 October 1996, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Permanent Mission of Indonesia, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission 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 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
consultationsrequested bythe EuropeanCommunities ina communication circulated toWTO Members
on October 14, 1996 () entitled “ ” .
As a significant exporter of motor vehicles and auto parts to Indonesia, the United States has
a substantial trade interest in the matter that is the subject of the EC request. In 1995, the United States
exported approximately $59 million worth of motor vehicles and parts to Indonesia, which is indicative
of our substantial trade interest.
INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Original: English INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 28 October 1996
Document codes: WT/DS54/3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. I:1, III:2  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 17 October 1996, from the Permanent Mission of Japan
to the Permanent Mission of Indonesia, the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission 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 Japan hereby notifies the Government of Indonesia that,
in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be joined in the consulstations requested
by the European Communities in a communication circulated to WTO Members as document
concerning certain measures affecting the automobile industry.
As a significant exporter of both motor vehicles and auto parts to Indonesia, Japan has a
substantial trade interest in the matter that is the subject of the request by the European Communities.
In 1995, Japan exported approximately $2,320 million-worth of motor vehicles and parts to Indonesia.
INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Original: English INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY Request to Join Consultations Communication from the Republic of Korea
Date: 29 October 1996
Document codes: WT/DS54/4
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. I:1, III:2  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the Republic of Korea
The following communication, dated 21 October 1996, from the Permanent Mission of the
Republic of Korea to the Permanent Mission of Indonesia, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission 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 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), my Government wishes to be joined in the
consultationsunder Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 et al. requested
by the European Community regarding certain automotive industry measures of Indonesia. The European
Community's request was circulated to the WTO Members on 14 October 1996 ().
Given Korea's substantial trade interest in these consultations, we look forward to receiving
a positive response to this request.
INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Original: English INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 30 October 1996
Document codes: WT/DS54/5
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. I:1, III:2  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 24 October 1996, from the Permanent Mission of Canada
to the Permanent Mission of Indonesia, the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission 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 Commission of the European
Communities in Geneva by letter dated 3 October 1996, concerning the Presidential Decree Number 42
of 1996 with regard to Manufacturing of National Cars; Presidential Decree Number 54 of 1993
concerning a List of Sectors that are Closed for Capital Investment; Decree of the Ministry of Industry
and Trade No. 31/1996 concerning National Motor Vehicles; Decree of the Ministry of Industry
Number 114 of 1993 concerning determination of local content rates of domestically-made motor vehicles
or components; Decree of the Minister of Finance No. 645/1993 concerning the Granting of Import
Duty Relief to Certain Parts and Components of Motor Vehicles for the Assembly and/or Manufacture
of Motor Vehicles; Regulation Number 36 of 1996 Relating to the Value-Added Tax on Goods and
Services and Sales Tax on Luxury Goods; and Presidential Instruction No 2/1996 on the Development
of the National Automobile Industry; other legislative provisions consolidated therein; and any
implementing measures taken thereunder ().
INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Original: English INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY Request for the Establishment of a Panel by the European Communities Corrigendum In document WT/DS54/6, dated 13 May 1997, paragraph (iii) appearing on page two should be replaced with the following text: (iii) the measures described under points (a), (b), (e) and (f) do not provide unconditionally the same benefits with respect to the imposition of import duties and internal taxes to motor vehicles, and to parts and components thereof, originating in the European Communities than to like products originating in other countries and are, therefore, inconsistent with Article I:1 of GATT.
Date: 16 April 1998
Document codes: WT/DS54/6/Corr.1; WT/DS54/6
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. I:1, III:2  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Request for the Establishment of a Panel by the European Communities
Corrigendum
In document , dated 13 May 1997, paragraph (iii) appearing on page two should
be replaced with the following text:
(iii) the measures described under points (a), (b), (e) and (f) do not provide unconditionally
the same benefits with respect to the imposition of import duties and internal taxes
to motor vehicles, and to parts and components thereof, originating in the European
Communities than to like products originating in other countries and are, therefore,
inconsistent with Article I:1 of GATT.
INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Japan and the European Communities Communication from the DSB Chairman
Date: 1 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS55/7; WT/DS64/5; WT/DS54/7; WT/DS55/6-WT/DS64/4; WT/DS54/6; WT/DS55/6-WT/DS64/4; WT/DS54/6
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. I:1, III:2  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Japan and the European Communities
Communication from the DSB Chairman
1. At its meeting on 12 June 1997, the DSB established a panel pursuant to requests by Japan
and the European Communities (, and , respectively).
2. At that DSB meeting, parties agreed that the Panel should have standard terms of reference.
The terms of reference of the Panel are the following:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited by Japan
in document and by the European Communities in document
, the matter referred to the DSB by Japan and the European Communities in those
documents 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 25 July 1997, Japan and the European Communities jointly requested the Director-General
to determine the composition of the Panel, pursuant to paragraph 7 of Article 8 of the DSU. This
paragraph provides:
"If there is no agreement on the panelists within 20 days after the date of the establishment
of a panel, at the request of eitherparty, the Director-General, inconsultationwith 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 considersmost
appropriate in accordance with any relevant special or additional rules or procedures of the
covered agreement or covered agreements which are at issue in the dispute, after consulting
with the parties to the dispute. The Chairman of the DSB shall inform the Members of the
composition of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the Chairman receives
such a request."
4. On 29 July 1997, the Director-General accordingly composed the panel as follows:
Chairman: Mr. Mohamed Maamoun Abdel Fattah
Members: Mr. Ole Lundby
Mr. David John Walker
5. India, Korea and the United States have reserved their rights as third parties to the dispute.
INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Japan, the European Communities and the United States Communication from the DSB Chairman
Date: 5 August 1997
Document codes: WT/DS55/8; WT/DS64/6; WT/DS54/8; WT/DS59/7; WT/DS55/6-WT/DS64/4; WT/DS54/6; WT/DS59/6
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. I:1, III:2  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING
THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Japan,
the European Communities and the United States
Communication from the DSB Chairman
1. At its meeting on 12 June 1997, the DSB established a panel pursuant to requests by Japan
and the European Communities (, and , respectively). At its meeting
of 30July 1997,the DSB agreed to the United States' request for establishment of a panel (),
and also agreed, as provided for in Article 9 of the DSU in respect of multiple complainants, that the
panel established on 12 June 1997 to examine the complaints by Japan and the European Communities
will also examine the United States' complaint.
2. The revised terms of reference of the Panel are the following:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited by Japan
in document , by the European Communities in document ,
and by the United States in document , the matter referred to the DSB by Japan,
the European Communities and the United States in those documents 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. Pursuant to a joint request by Japan and the European Communities, and as provided for in
paragraph 7 of Article 8 of the DSU, on 29 July 1997 the Director-General composed the panel as
follows:
Chairman: Mr. Mohamed Maamoun Abdel Fattah
Members: Mr. Ole Lundby
Mr. David John Walker
4. India and Korea have reserved their rights as third parties to the dispute.
INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 18 December 1997
Document codes: WT/DS55/9; WT/DS64/7; WT/DS54/9; WT/DS59/8
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. I:1, III:2  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING
THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
The following communication, dated 11 December 1997, addressed to the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the DSU.
Article 12.8 of the DSU stipulates that the period in which the panel shall conduct its
examination, from the date that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been decided
until the date the final report is issued to the parties, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six months.
Article 12.9 of the DSU states that when the panel considers that it cannot issue its report within
six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in writing of the reasons for the delay
together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.
The Panel "" was established
at the request of Japan and the European Communities by the DSB on 12 June 1997. On 29 July 1997,
at the joint request of Japan and the European Communities, the Director-General announced the
composition of the Panel. In its request for establishment, the European Communities invoked the
60-day information-gathering procedure provided for in Annex V to the Agreement on Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures. The 60-day period ended on 11 August 1997. On 30 July 1997, the DSB
agreed tothe UnitedStates' request for establishment of a panel, and agreed inaccordance withArticle 9
of the DSU that the Panel established on 12 June 1997 to hear the complaints of Japan and the
European Communities also would examine the complaint of the United States. The United States
also invoked the 60-day information-gathering procedure provided for in Annex V to the Agreement
on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures. Because the 60-day period for the first phase of that
procedure, related to the European Communities' claims, had almost ended, the 60-day period related
to the United States' claims was a separate, later period, which ended 22 September 1997. All parties
agreed that first submissions by complainants should be due four weeks after the end of the second
phase of the Annex V procedure (related to the United States' claims), so that all information developed
through that procedure could be used in the preparation of the first submissions. This postponement
of the deadline for first submissions, to take account of both phases of the Annex V procedure,
necessitated an equal postponement of the rest of the Panel's timetable. As a result, the Panel will
not be able to issue its report within six months.
The Panel expects to complete its work by the end of April 1998.
INDONESIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Communication from the United States and Indonesia
Date: 12 August 1998
Document codes: WT/DS54/11
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. I:1, III:2  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

INDONESIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Communication from the United States and Indonesia
The following communication, dated 7 August 1998, from the Permanent Missions of
Indonesia and the United States, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU.
This letter is sent to you on behalf of the Governments of the Republic of Indonesia and the
United States of America and related to the matters of " " (WT/DS54). We take note that on 23 July 1998, the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) adopted the panel report in the above-referenced dispute. We agree that instead of making its
statement at a meeting of the DSB as anticipate d by Article 21.3 of the DSU, Indonesia will inform
the DSB by 21 August 1998 of its intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's 23 July 1998
rulings and recommendations. Indonesia and the United States agree that their respective rights and
obligations are preserved through this approach, as if a meeting under Article 21.3 of the DSU had
been held.
INDONESIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Communication from Indonesia
Date: 27 August 1998
Document codes: WT/DS54/12; WT/DS55/11; WT/DS59/10; WT/DS64/9
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. I:1, III:2  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

INDONESIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE
 AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Communication from Indonesia
The following communication, dated 21 August 1998, from the Permanent Mission of
Indonesia to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Missions of
Japan and the United States and to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.3
of the DSU.
On 23 July 1998, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Panel Report on Indonesia-
Certain Measures Affecting the Automobile Industry, complaint by Japan, the European Communities
and the United States. Further to my statement made during the DSB meeting of 23 July 1998, I
would like to inform you that pursuant to Article 21.3 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU"), Indonesia would fu lly comply with the
recommendations and rulings of the DSB adopted on 23 July 1998.
With regard to the February 1996 car programme, I am pleased to inform the DSB that
Presidential Decree No.20/1998 dated 21 January 1998 revoked Presidential Instruction No.2/1996
and Presidential Decree No.42/1996, thereby terminating the authority for import duty and luxury tax
exemption subsidies to producers of national car. Moreover, Minister of Industry and Trade Decree
No.19/MPP/Kep/1/1998, dated 21 January 1998, revoked Minister of Industry and Trade Decree
No.31/MPP/SK/2/1996 and all regulations implementing Presidential Instruction No.2/1996.
The Government of Indonesia believes that the above mentioned measures taken on
21 January 1998 constitute appropriate implementation of the recommendations and rulings of the
DSB concerning the February 1996 car programme.
As regards the 1993 car programme, while intending to act expeditiously, Indonesia would
require a reasonable period of time in which to examine all the options to meet its WTO obligations.
In this context, Indonesia would require time until no later than 23 October 1999. I would appreciate
it if the DSB approves Indonesia's request with regard to the reasonable period of time for the
implementation of the DSB recommendations regarding the 1993 car programme.
INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Appointment of Arbitrator by the Director-General Note by the Secretariat On 22 October 1998, pursuant to the request by the European Communities, Indonesia, Japan and the United States of 8 October 1998, the Director-General appointed Mr. Christopher Beeby to act as arbitrator under Article 21.3(c) of the Dispute Settlement Understanding in the matter "Indonesia - Certain Measures Affecting the Automobile Industry ".
Date: 27 October 1998
Document codes: WT/DS55/13; WT/DS64/11; WT/DS54/14; WT/DS59/12
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. I:1, III:2  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING
THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Appointment of Arbitrator by the Director-General
Note by the Secretariat
On 22 October 1998, pursuant to the request by the European Communities, Indonesia, Japan
and the United States of 8 October 1998, the Director-General appointed Mr. Christopher Beeby to act
as arbitrator under Article 21.3(c) of the Dispute Settlement Understanding in the matter " ".
INDONÉSIE - CERTAINES MESURES AFFECTANT
L'INDUSTRIE AUTOMOBILE
Note du Secrétariat
M. Christopher Beeby comme arbitre, conformément à l'article 21:3 c) du Mémorandum d'accord sur
automobile".
INDONESIA – DETERMINADAS MEDIDAS QUE AFECTAN A
LA INDUSTRIA DEL AUTOMÓVIL
Nota de la Secretaría
automóvil" al Sr. Christopher Beeby.
INDONESIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
Date: 4 December 1998
Document codes: WT/DS54/16; WT/DS55/15; WT/DS59/14; WT/DS64/13
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. I:1, III:2  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

INDONESIA – CERTAIN MEASURES
AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
The following communication, dated 4 December 1998, from the arbitrator,
Mr. Christopher Beeby to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance
with Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes.
It is my honour to transmit to you my Arbitration Award in Indonesia - Certain Measures
Affecting the Automobile Industry , pursuant to Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes. It will be circulated to the Members of the WTO in
all three official languages on Monday, 7 December 1998, and it is a confidential document until that
date.
INDONESIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Corrigendum On page 372, the sentence beginning on the fourth line should be amended to read:  "Note 46 to Article 15.1" … instead of "Note 46 to Article 5.1". On the same page the words "adverse effects" at the end of the first paragraph should be amended to read "serious prejudice". On page 373, footnote 730, the references to T.64/NAB/W/16 and T.64/NAB/W/17 should be amended to read TN.64/NTB/W/16 and TN.64/NTB/W/17 respectively. On page 385, the references p. 385 and p. 386 in the third and sixth lines respectively, should be deleted. On page 405, at the end of the first line, the text in brackets should be amended to read "(see paragraphs 14.270 and 14.272 above)", instead of "(see paragraphs 14.270 and 14.270 above)".
Date: 2 July 1998
Document codes: WT/DS54/R/Corr.11; WT/DS55/R/Corr.11; WT/DS59/R/Corr.11; WT/DS64/R/Corr.11
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. I:1, III:2  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

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Corrigendum
On page 372, the sentence beginning on the fourth line should be amended to read: "Note 46
to Article 15.1" … instead of "Note 46 to Article 5.1".
On the same page the words "adverse effects" at the end of the first paragraph should be
amended to read "serious prejudice".
On page 373, footnote 730, the references to T.64/NAB/W/16 and T.64/NAB/W/17 should be
amended to read TN.64/NTB/W/16 and TN.64/NTB/W/17 respectively.
On page 385, the references p. 385 and p. 386 in the third and sixth lines respectively, should
be deleted.
On page 405, at the end of the first line, the text in brackets should be amended to read "(see
paragraphs 14.270 and 14.272 above)", instead of "(see paragraphs 14.270 and 14.270 above)".
INDONESIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Corrigendum The corrections to WT/DS54/R-WT/DS55/R-WT/DS59/R-WT/DS64/R identified in WT/DS54/R/Corr.1-WT/DS55/R/Corr.1-WT/DS59/R/Corr.1-WT/DS64/R/Corr.1 should read as follows: In paragraph 14.170, the sentence beginning on the sixth line should be amended to read: "Note 46 to Article 15.1" … instead  of "Note 46 to Article 5.1". At the end of the same paragraph, the words "adverse effects" should be amended to read "serious prejudice". In footnote 730, the references to T.64/NAB /W/16 and T.64/NAB/W/17 should be amended to read TN.64/NTB/W/16 and TN.64/NTB/W/17 respectively. In paragraph 14.213, the references to p. 385 and p. 386 in the eighth and eleventh lines respectively, should be deleted. In paragraph 14.277, at the end of the fifth line, the text in brackets should be amended to read "(see paragraphs 14.270 and 14.272 above", instead of "(see paragraphs 14.270 and 14.270 above)".
Date: 9 July 1998
Document codes: WT/DS54/R/Corr.2; WT/DS55/R/Corr.2; WT/DS59/R/Corr.2; WT/DS64/R/Corr.2; WT/DS54/R-WT/DS55/R-WT/DS59/R-WT/DS64/R; WT/DS54/R/Corr.1-WT/DS55/R/Corr.1-WT/DS59/R/Corr.1-WT/DS64/R/Corr.1
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. I:1, III:2  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

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Corrigendum
The corrections to identified in
 should read as
follows:
In paragraph 14.170, the sentence beginning on the sixth line should be amended to read:
"Note 46 to Article 15.1" … instead of "Note 46 to Article 5.1".
At the end of the same paragraph, the words "adverse effects" should be amended to read
"serious prejudice".
In footnote 730, the references to T.64/NAB /W/16 and T.64/NAB/W/17 should be amended
to read TN.64/NTB/W/16 and TN.64/NTB/W/17 respectively.
In paragraph 14.213, the references to p. 385 and p. 386 in the eighth and eleventh lines
respectively, should be deleted.
In paragraph 14.277, at the end of the fifth line, the text in brackets should be amended to
read "(see paragraphs 14.270 and 14.272 above", instead of "(see paragraphs 14.270 and 14.270
above)".
Additional corrections
In paragraph 5.418 in the fourth line, and in paragraph 5.431 at the end of the indented quote,
"Article III:" should read "Article III:4".

*English only.
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Document: Corrigendum On page 330 of the English version and on page 390 of the Spanish version, in footnote N° 653, "in footnote 13" should read:  "in footnote 648".
Date: 6 October 1998
Document codes: WT/DS54/R/Corr.31; WT/DS55/R/Corr.31; WT/DS59/R/Corr.31; WT/DS64/R/Corr.31
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. I:1, III:2  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

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Corrigendum
On page 330 of the English version and on page 390 of the Spanish version, in footnote
N° 653, "in footnote 13" should read: "in footnote 648".
INDONESIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Corrigendum On page 330 of the English version and on page 390 of the Spanish version of document WT/DS54/R, WT/DS55/R, WT/DS59/R ,WT/DS64/R,  in footnote N° 653, "in footnote 13" should read:  "in footnote 649" and not "in footnote 648".
Date: 27 October 1998
Document codes: WT/DS54/R/Corr.41; WT/DS55/R/Corr.4; WT/DS59/R/Corr.41; WT/DS64/R/Corr.4; WT/DS54/R; WT/DS55/R; WT/DS59/R; WT/DS64/R
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. I:1, III:2  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

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Corrigendum
On page 330 of the English version and on page 390 of the Spanish version of document
, , ,, in footnote N° 653, "in footnote 13" should
read: "in footnote 649" and not "in footnote 648".
INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Surveillance of Implementation of Recommendations and Rulings Request for Arbitration by the European Communities
Date: 13 October 1998
Document codes: WT/DS55/12; WT/DS64/10; WT/DS54/13; WT/DS59/11; G/L/262
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. I:1, III:2  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING
THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Surveillance of Implementation of Recommendations and Rulings
Request for Arbitration by the European Communities
The following communication, dated 8 October1998, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of
that delegation.
On 23 July, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the recommendations and rulings of the
panel report in "". In view of the
impossibility to reach an agreement with Indonesia on the duration of the period required for the
implementation of the recommendations and rulings of that panel report in respect of the so-called
"1993 Programme", the European Communities hereby request that such period be determined by
binding arbitration pursuant to Article 21.3 (c) of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU).
Pursuant to footnote 12 of the DSU, the representatives of the European Communities will
immediately open discussions with the other Members concerned with a view to achieving agreement
on an arbitrator within the next ten days.
INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Original: English INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 23 October 1996
Document codes: WT/DS55/2
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 3.1(b), 28.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. I:1, III:2, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 18 October 1996, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Permanent Mission of Indonesia, the Permanent Mission of Japan 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 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 requested by Japan in a communication circulated to WTO Members on October 10, 1996
() entitled “ ” .
As a significant exporter of motor vehicles and auto parts to Indonesia, the United States has
a substantial trade interest in the matter that is the subject of the Japanese request. In 1995, the United
States exported approximately $59 million worth of motor vehicles and parts to Indonesia, which is
indicative of our substantial trade interest.
INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Original: English INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 25 October 1996
Document codes: WT/DS55/3
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 3.1(b), 28.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. I:1, III:2, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 18 October 1996, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of Indonesia, the Permanent Mission of Japan 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:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994) and Article 8
of the Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs Agreement) requested by Japan by
a communication circulated to WTO Members on 10 October 1996 (Document , ,
) regarding certain automotive industry measures of Indonesia which were introduced
by the Government of Indonesia in February 1996 by means of its Presidential Decree No. 2 and
modified in June 1996 through its Presidential Decree No. 42.
The European Community has a major trade interest in the Indonesian market, and itself requested
consultations with Indonesia by letter of 3 October.
INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Original: English INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY Request to Join Consultations Communication from Korea
Date: 30 October 1996
Document codes: WT/DS55/4
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 3.1(b), 28.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. I:1, III:2, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Korea
The following communication, dated 18 October 1996, from the Permanent Mission of Korea
to the Permanent Mission of Indonesia, the Permanent Mission of Japan 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 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), my Government wishes to be joined in the
consultations under Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 et al. requested
by Japan regarding certain automotive industry measures of Indonesia. The Government of Japan’ s
request was circulated to the WTO Members on 10 October 1996 ().
Given Korea’ s substantial trade interest in these consultations, we look forward to receiving
your positive response to this request.
INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Original: English INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 29 October 1996
Document codes: WT/DS55/5
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 3.1(b), 28.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. I:1, III:2, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 24 October 1996, from the Permanent Mission of Canada
to the Permanent Mission of Indonesia, the Permanent Mission of Japan 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 Japan in Geneva by letter dated
4 October 1996, regarding certain automotive industry measures (“ the Measures” ) of Indonesia (i.e.
so-called National Car Program), which were introduced by the Government of Indonesia in
February 1996 by means of its Presidential Decree No. 2 and modified in June 1996 through its
Presidential Decree No. 42 ().
INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Document: Surveillance of Implementation of Recommendations and Rulings Request for Arbitration by the European Communities
Date: 13 October 1998
Document codes: WT/DS55/12; WT/DS64/10; WT/DS54/13; WT/DS59/11; G/L/262
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: Indonesia
Third parties: India, South Korea, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. X:1, X:3(a)  GATT 1994Art. 3.1(b), 28.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. I:1, III:2, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

INDONESIA - CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING
THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Surveillance of Implementation of Recommendations and Rulings
Request for Arbitration by the European Communities
The following communication, dated 8 October1998, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of
that delegation.
On 23 July, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the recommendations and rulings of the
panel report in "". In view of the
impossibility to reach an agreement with Indonesia on the duration of the period required for the
implementation of the recommendations and rulings of that panel report in respect of the so-called
"1993 Programme", the European Communities hereby request that such period be determined by
binding arbitration pursuant to Article 21.3 (c) of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU).
Pursuant to footnote 12 of the DSU, the representatives of the European Communities will
immediately open discussions with the other Members concerned with a view to achieving agreement
on an arbitrator within the next ten days.
ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF FOOTWEAR, TEXTILES, APPAREL AND OTHER ITEMS
Document: Original: English ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF FOOTWEAR, TEXTILES, APPAREL AND OTHER ITEMS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Hungary The followingcommunication, dated21October 1996,from the Permanent Mission ofHungary to the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Argentina and to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Date: 29 October 1996
Document codes: WT/DS56/2
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: EU, Hungary, India
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 1  Customs valuationArt. II, VII, VIII, X  GATT 1994Art. 7  Textiles and ClothingArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8  Customs valuation

ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF
FOOTWEAR, TEXTILES, APPAREL AND OTHER ITEMS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Hungary
The followingcommunication, dated21October 1996,from the Permanent Mission ofHungary
to the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Argentina and to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated
in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Upon instructions from my authorities, I hereby notify that the Government of Hungary, pursuant
to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes, desires to be joined in the consultations under 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"), Article 14 of the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade,
Article 19 of the Agreement on the Implementation of Article VII of the General Agreement on Tariffs
and Trade 1994, and Article 7 of the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing, requested by the United
States, regarding certain measures implemented by Argentina affecting imports of footwear, textiles,
apparel and other items.
The request by the United States was circulated on 15 October 1996 ().
Hungary considers that it has a substantial trade interest in the above-mentioned consultations.