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UNITED STATES – COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM GERMANY
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities Note by the Secretariat
Date: 15 November 2001
Document codes: WT/DS213/4; WT/DS213/3; WT/DS213/3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Norway
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10, 11.9, 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN
CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL
FLAT PRODUCTS FROM GERMANY
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 10 September 2001, the DSB established a panel in accordance with
Article 6 of the DSU to examine the matter referred to the DSB by the European Communities

2. At that meeting, the parties to the dispute also agreed that the Panel should have standard
terms of reference. The terms of reference are, therefore, the following:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited
by the European Communities in document , the matter referred by the
European Communities to the DSB in that document, and to make such findings as
will assist the DSB in making the recommendations or in giving the rulings provided
for in those agreements".
3. On 18 October 2001, the European Communities requested the Director-General to determine
the composition of the Panel, pursuant to paragraph 7 of Article 8 of the DSU. This paragraph
provides:
"If there is no agreement on the panelists within 20 days after the date of the
establishment of a panel, at the request of either party, the Director-General, in
consultation with the Chairman of the DSB and the Chairman of the relevant Council or
Committee, shall determine the composition of the panel by appointing the panelists
whom the Director-General considers most appropriate in accordance with any relevant
special or additional rules or procedures of the covered agreement or covered
agreements which are at issue in the dispute, after consulting with the parties to the
dispute. The Chairman of the DSB shall inform the Members of the composition of the
panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the Chairman receives such a
request."
4. On 26 October 2001, the Director-General accordingly composed the panel as follows:
Chairman: Mr. Hugh McPhail
Members: Mr. Ronald W. Erdmann
Mr. Wieslaw Karsz
5. Japan and Norway reserved their third-party rights.
UNITED STATES – COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM GERMANY
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 15 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS213/5
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Norway
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10, 11.9, 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN
CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL
FLAT PRODUCTS FROM GERMANY
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
The following communication, dated 12 April 2002, addressed to the Dispute Settlement
Body (DSB), is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU).
Article 12.8 of the DSU stipulates that the period in which a panel shall conduct its
examination, from the date that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed
upon until the date that the final report is issued to the parties, shall, as a general rule, not exceed
six months.
Article 12.9 of the DSU states that, when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report
within six months, it shall inform the DSB in writin g of the reasons for the delay, together with an
estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.
The Panel on "" was established by the DSB on 10 September 2001 and composed
on 26 October 2001.
It will not, however, be possible for the Panel to complete its work within six months due to
the parties' wish to use the maximum time periods prescribed in Appendix 3 of the DSU.
The Panel expects to complete its work by July 2002.
UNITED STATES – COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM GERMANY
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 29 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS213/7
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Norway
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10, 11.9, 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN
CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL
FLAT PRODUCTS FROM GERMANY
Communication from the Appellate Body
The following communication, dated 25 October 2002, from the Chairman of the Appellate
Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
I am writing to you pursuant to Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, which stipulates that, as a general rule, the Appellate Body will
circulate its report no later than 60 days after the appellant has formally notified the Dispute
Settlement Body of its decision to appeal. Article 17.5 states, furthermore, that when the Appellate
Body considers that it cannot provide its report within 60 days, it shall inform the DSB in writing of
the reasons for the delay together with an estimate of the period within which it will submit its report.
The United States notified the Dispute Settlement Body on 30 August 2002 of its decision to
appeal certain issues of law covered in the Panel Report and legal interpretations developed by the
Panel in this case, with the result that the 60-day period expires on Tuesday, 29 October 2002. Due to
the time required for completion and translation of the Report, the Appellate Body will not be able to
circulate its Report by Tuesday, 29 October 2002. We estimate that the Appellate Body Report in this
appeal will be circulated to WTO Members no later than Thursday, 28 November 2002.
UNITED STATES – COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM GERMANY
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 2 December 2002
Document codes: WT/DS213/8; WT/DS213/AB/R.
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Norway
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10, 11.9, 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN
CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL
FLAT PRODUCTS FROM GERMANY
Communication from the Appellate Body
The following communication, dated 27 November 2002, from the Chairman of the Appellate
Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
It is my honour to transmit to you the Report of the Appellate Body in United States –
Countervailing Duties on Certain Corrosion-Resi stant Carbon Steel Flat Products from Germany ,
 It will be circulated to Members of the ("WTO")
tomorrow in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes . It is a confidential document until its circulation.
The three Members of the Appellate Body who served on this appeal were: Mr. Yasuhei Taniguchi,
as Presiding Member; Mr. A.V. Ganesan and Mr. Giorgio Sacerdoti, as Members.
As you are aware, work-to-rule action by staff in the Secretariat has slowed the production
and distribution of official WTO documents. The extraordinary circumstances engendered by this
action mean that it may not be possible tomorrow to circulate the Report in all of the official
WTO languages. If it is not possible to do so, then the Report will be circulated in its original
language (English), with Spanish and French versions to be distributed once available. The English
version is supplemented by a corrigendum ().
UNITED STATES – COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM GERMANY
Document: Report of the Panel Corrigendum Please note that on page 182 of document WT/DS213/R footnote number 311 appears to be missing.  This is actually due to incorrect numbering – there being no footnote number 311. ÉTATS-UNIS - DROITS COMPENSATEURS SUR CERTAINS PRODUITS PLATS EN ACIER AU CARBONE TRAITÉ CONTRE LA CORROSION EN PROVENANCE D'ALLEMAGNE Rapport du Groupe spécial Corrigendum Veuillez noter qu'à la page 206 du document WT/DS213/R, la note de bas de page n° 311 semble manquer.  Cela tient en fait à une numérotation incorrecte - il n'y a pas de note de bas de page n  311. ESTADOS UNIDOS - DERECHOS COMPENSATORIOS SOBRE DETERMINADOS PRODUCTOS PLANOS DE ACERO AL CARBONO RESISTENTE A LA CORROSIÓN
Date: 12 August 2002
Document codes: WT/DS213/R/Corr.1; WT/DS213/R; WT/DS213/R
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Norway
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10, 11.9, 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON
CERTAIN CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON
STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM GERMANY
Report of the Panel
Corrigendum
Please note that on page 182 of document footnote number 311 appears to be
missing. This is actually due to incorrect numbering – there being no footnote number 311.
ÉTATS-UNIS - DROITS COMPENSATEURS SUR CERTAINS PRODUITS
PLATS EN ACIER AU CARBONE TRAITÉ CONTRE LA
CORROSION EN PROVENANCE D'ALLEMAGNE
Rapport du Groupe spécial
Corrigendum
semble manquer. Cela tient en fait à une numérotation incorrecte - il n'y a pas de note de bas de
page n 311.
DETERMINADOS PRODUCTOS PLANOS DE ACERO AL
PROCEDENTES DE ALEMANIA
Informe del Grupo Especial
Corrigendum
página. En realidad esto se debe a una numeración incorrecta, dado que no existe ninguna nota 311.
UNITED STATES – COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM GERMANY
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 13 January 2003
Document codes: WT/DS213/9; WT/DS213/AB/R; WT/DS213/R
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Norway
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10, 11.9, 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN
CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL
FLAT PRODUCTS FROM GERMANY
Appellate Body Report and Panel Report
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 19 December 2002, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate
Body Report on " " ( and Corr.1) a nd the Panel Report (),
as modified by the Appellate Body Report. The Panel Report should be read in conjunction with the
Appellate Body Report.
ÉTATS-UNIS – DROITS COMPENSATEURS SUR CERTAINS PRODUITS PLATS
EN ACIER AU CARBONE TRAITÉ CONTRE LA CORROSION
EN PROVENANCE D'ALLEMAGNE
Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial
de l'Organe d'appel intitulé " États-Unis – Droits compensateurs sur certains produits plats en acier
au carbone traité contre la corrosion en provenance d'Allemagne " () et le rapport
spécial est à rapprocher de celui de l'Organe d'appel.
DETERMINADOS PRODUCTOS PLANOS DE ACERO AL
PROCEDENTES DE ALEMANIA
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
informe del Órgano de Apelación titulado " Estados Unidos - Derechos compensatorios sobre
determinados productos planos de acero al carbono resistente a la corrosión procedentes de
Alemania" ( y Corr.1) y el informe de l Grupo Especial (WT/DS213/R), modificado
UNITED STATES – COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM GERMANY
Document: Report of the Appellate Body Corrigendum On page 29, footnote 74, the citation within parentheses at the end of the footnote should read "(Panel Report, para. 8.60, quoting from the 1987 Note, MTN.GNG/NG10/W/4, p. 46)". On page 49, footnote 137 should read "Appellate Body Report,  Korea – Alcoholic Beverages, para. 164".  Consequential changes should be made to the Table of Cases Cited in This Report on page iii, where the full case citation for this Report should read "Appellate Body Report, Korea – Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages , WT/DS75/AB/R, WT/DS84/ AB/R, adopted 17 February 1999, DSR 1999:I, 3". On page 54, the first sentence of paragraph 160 should read:  "Second, with respect to the alleged 'reversal of the presumption of termination' of countervailing duties after five years, this argument also seems to depend on the premise that USDOC will not consider changes in subsidy programs."
Date: 28 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS213/AB/R/Corr.11; WT/DS75/AB/R
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Japan, Norway
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10, 11.9, 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN
CORROSION-RESISTANT CARBON STEEL FLAT
PRODUCTS FROM GERMANY
Report of the Appellate Body
Corrigendum
On page 29, footnote 74, the citation within parentheses at the end of the footnote should read
"(Panel Report, para. 8.60, quoting from the 1987 Note, MTN.GNG/NG10/W/4, p. 46)".
On page 49, footnote 137 should read "Appellate Body Report, Korea – Alcoholic
Beverages, para. 164". Consequential changes should be made to the Table of Cases Cited in This
Report on page iii, where the full case citation for this Report should read "Appellate Body Report,
 Korea – Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages , , WT/DS84/ AB/R, adopted 17 February
1999, DSR 1999:I, 3".
On page 54, the first sentence of paragraph 160 should read: "Second, with respect to the
alleged 'reversal of the presumption of termination' of countervailing duties after five years, this
argument also seems to depend on the premise that USDOC will not consider changes in subsidy
programs."

1In English only.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF STEEL WIRE ROD AND CIRCULAR WELDED QUALITY LINE PIPE
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 19 December 2000
Document codes: WT/DS214/2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Mexico
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3.1, 3.2  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 8.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.11  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF STEEL WIRE ROD AND
CIRCULAR WELDED QUALITY LINE PIPE
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 15 December 2000, from the Permanent Mission of
Canada to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Canada hereby notifies its desire to be joined in
consultations requested by the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission pursuant to
Article 4 of the DSU, Article XXII:1 of the Ge neral Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT
1994) and Article 14 of the Agreement on Safeguards, with regard to the United States safeguard
legislation and its application in the two cases concerning the definitive safeguard measures imposed
by the United States on imports of certain steel wire rod (wire rod) and the definitive safeguard
measures imposed by the United States on imports of certain circular welded carbon quality line pipe
(line pipe). The 1 December 2000 communication from the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission to the Permanent Mission of the United States was circulated to WTO Members on
7 December 2000 (; ; ).
The EC request raises the issue of the non-application of safeguard measures to imports
originating in other NAFTA Parties. As a NAFTA Party, Canada has a direct, substantial trade
interest in this issue.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF STEEL WIRE ROD AND CIRCULAR WELDED QUALITY LINE PIPE
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from India
Date: 20 December 2000
Document codes: WT/DS214/3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Mexico
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3.1, 3.2  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 8.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.11  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF STEEL WIRE ROD AND
CIRCULAR WELDED QUALITY LINE PIPE
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from India
The following communication, dated 15 December 2000, from the Permanent Mission of
India to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of India hereby notifies its desire to be joined in
consultations requested by the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission to the Permanent
Mission of the United States pursuant to Article 4 of the DSU and Article XXII:1 of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994) and Article 14 of the Agreement on Safeguards
(SA) with regard to the US safeguard legislation and its application in the cases concerning definitive
safeguard measures imposed by the USA on imports of certain steel wire rod (wire rod) and definitive
safeguard measures imposed by the USA on imports of certain circular welded carbon quality line
pipe (line pipe). The 1 December 2000 communication from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of the United States was circulated to WTO
Members on 7 December 2000 (; ; ).
India has a substantial trade interest in the consultations, as its steel products are also being
subjected to restrictive measures by the US authorities. Further, India has strong systemic interest in
this dispute, as it involves questions of application and interpretation of US legislation that provides
for derogation from one of the basic principles of the GATT/WTO, i.e. Most-Favoured-Nation
principle under Article 1 of the GATT 1994. We would be grateful of being informed of the date and
venue of the consultations.
PHILIPPINES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES REGARDING POLYPROPYLENE RESINS FROM KOREA
Document: Request for Consultations by Korea
Date: 20 December 2000
Document codes: WT/DS215/1; G/L/428; G/ADP/D29/1
Complainant: South Korea
Respondent: Philippines
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

PHILIPPINES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES
REGARDING POLYPROPYLENE RESINS FROM KOREA
Request for Consultations by Korea
The following communication, dated 15 December 2000, from the Permanent Mission of
Korea to the Permanent Mission of the Philippines and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
My authorities have instructed me to reques t consultations with the Government of the
Philippines pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules of Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes, Articles XXIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994
(GATT 1994), and Article 17.3 of the Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of GATT 1994
(the AD Agreement) regarding the Preliminary and Final Determinations of the Tariff Commission of
the Republic of the Philippines on Polypropylene Resins from the Republic of Korea dated
15 November 1999 and 11 September 2000 respectively.
The Republic of Korea considers that errors were made by the Republic of the Philippines in
those determinations which resulted in erroneous findings and defective conclusions with regard to,
among others, like product, dumping, injury and causality as well as the imposition, calculation and
collection of anti-dumping margins which are incompatible with the obligation of the Republic of the
Philippines under the provisions of the AD Agreement and Article VI of GATT 1994 and in
particular, but not necessarily limited to, Articles 2, 3, 5, 6 (including Annex II), 7, 9 and 12 of the
AD Agreement.
The Republic of Korea reserves its right to raise additional factual and legal claims during the
course of consultations.
We look forward to receiving your reply to the present request and to fixing a mutually
convenient date for consultations.
MEXICO –  PROVISIONAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURE ON ELECTRIC TRANSFORMERS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 17 January 2001
Document codes: WT/DS216/2; WT/DS216/1; G/L/429; G/ADP/D30/1
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: Mexico
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 3.4, 3.7, 5.2, 5.3, 5.8, 6.8, 7.1, Annex II  Anti-dumping

MEXICO – PROVISIONAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURE
ON ELECTRIC TRANSFORMERS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 12 January 2001, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of Mexico, the Permanent Mission of Brazil and to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the
DSU.
I refer to the Request for Consultations by Brazil with respect to Mexico – Provisional
Anti-Dumping Measure on Electric Transformers (, , ) which has
been circulated on 4 January 2001.
Pursuant to Article 4 of the DSU, Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade 1994 (GATT 1994) and Article 17 of the Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of
GATT 1994, the European Communities request to be joined in the consultations.
The Mexican provisional anti-dumping measure considerable affects the activities of EC
companies in Mexico. The European Communities have therefore a substantial trade interest in this
issue.
MEXICO – PROVISIONAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURE ON ELECTRIC TRANSFORMERS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 17 January 2001
Document codes: WT/DS216/3
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: Mexico
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 3.4, 3.7, 5.2, 5.3, 5.8, 6.8, 7.1, Annex II  Anti-dumping

MEXICO – PROVISIONAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURE
ON ELECTRIC TRANSFORMERS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 15 January 2001, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Permanent Mission of Mexico, the Permanent Mission of Brazil and to the
Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
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 Brazil in a communication circulated to WTO Members on
4 January 2001 () entitled .
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Argentina
Date: 15 January 2001
Document codes: WT/DS217/2
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING
AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Argentina
The following communication, dated 11 January 2001, from the Permanent Mission of
Argentina to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Missions of Australia, Brazil,
Chile, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Thailand and the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission, and to the Chairman of the Dispute Se ttlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Argentin a hereby notifies its desire to be joined in the
consultations requested by Australia, Brazil, Chile, the European Communities, India, Indonesia,
Japan, Korea and Thailand with respect to "Unite d States – Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset
Act of 2000" (, 30, , ), which has been circulated on
9 January 2001.
Argentina considers it has a substantial trade interest in the above-mentioned consultations.
At present, Argentina is subject to several definitive anti-dumping measures, and anti-dumping and
countervailing duty investigations by the United States.
We would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 16 January 2001
Document codes: WT/DS217/3
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING
AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 12 January 2001, from the Permanent Mission of
Canada to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Missions of Australia, Brazil,
Chile, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Thailand and the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission, and to the Chairman of the Dispute Se ttlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Canada hereby notifies its desire to be joined in the
consultations requested by the Permanent Delegations of the European Commission, Australia, Brazil,
Chile, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea and Thailand pursuant to Article 4 of the DSU, Article XXII:1
of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, Article 17.2 of the Agreement on
Implementation of Article VI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, and Articles 7.1
and 30 of the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures regarding the amendment to the
US Tariff Act of 1930 signed on 28 October 2000 with the title "Continued Dumping and Subsidy
Offset Act of 2000". The communication from the nine Permanent Delegations to the Permanent
Mission of the United States dated 21 December 2000 was circulated to WTO Members on
9 January 2001 (; ; ; ).
As the largest trading partner of the United States, Canada has a substantial trade interest in
these consultations. Moreover, given the potential broader implications of the US measure for trade
policy in general, as well as the administration of trade remedy laws in particular, Canada has an
important systemic interest in this matter.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico
Date: 22 January 2001
Document codes: WT/DS217/4
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING
AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Mexico
The following communication, dated 17 January 2001, from the Permanent Mission of
Mexico to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Missions of Australia, Brazil,
Chile, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Thailand and the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission, and to the Chairman of the Dispute Se ttlement 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, I have the honour to request herewith that Mexico be joined in the
consultations requested by Australia, Brazil, Chile, the EC, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea and
Thailand regarding the amendment to the US Tariff Act of 1930 signed on 28 October 2000 with the
title "Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000".
The United States is the main destination for Mexican exports. Given the scope of
application of the said Act, this case could affect Mexico's substantial trade interests.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico Addendum
Date: 6 February 2001
Document codes: WT/DS217/4/Add.1
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY
OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Mexico
Addendum
The following communication, dated 29 January 2001, from the Permanent Mission of
Mexico to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Missions of Australia, Brazil,
Chile, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea and Thailand, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission, and to the Chairman of the Dispute Se ttlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
I refer to our communication of 17 January notifying Mexico's substantial interest in the
above-mentioned case and would like to reiterate Mexico's request to be joined in the relevant
consultations.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: implementation of the recommendations
Date: 16 January 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/17
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND
SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Agreement to Modify the Reasonable Period of Time
The following communication, dated 14 January 2004, is being circulated at the request of the
delegation of Thailand and the delegation of the United States.
With regard to the dispute , Thailand and the United States have mutually agreed to modify the "reasonable period of time"
as between Thailand and the US for implementation of the recommendations and rulings of the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), awarded by the arbitrator pursuant to Article 21.3(c) of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Go verning the Settlement of Disputes ( and
), so as to expire on 27 December 2004.
The United States will, during this extension of time for implementation of the DSB rulings
and recommendations, continue its efforts to achieve compliance with its WTO obligations in this
dispute.
Signed:
(Ms. Puangrat Asavapisit)
Ambassador
Permanent Representative of
Thailand to the WTO
(Ms. Linnet F. Deily)
Ambassador
Permanent Representative of
the United States to the WTO
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Understanding on
Date: 16 January 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/18
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND
SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000

Agreement to Modify the Reasonable Period of Time

 The following communication, dated 14 January 2 004, is being circulated at the request of the
delegation of Australia and the delegation of the United States.

 With regard to the dispute , Australia and the United States have mutually agreed to modify the "reasonable period of time"
as between Australia and the US for implementa tion of the recommendations and rulings of the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), awarded by the ar bitrator pursuant to Article 21.3(c) of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Go verning the Settlement of Disputes ( and
), so as to expire on 27 December 2004.

 The United States will, during this extension of time for implementation of the DSB rulings
and recommendations, continue its efforts to achieve compliance with its WTO obligations in this
dispute.

Signed:

Tim Yeend
Chargé d'Affaires a.i.
For Australia
Linnet F. Deily
Ambassador
For the United States
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Understanding on
Date: 16 January 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/19
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND
SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000

Agreement to Modify the Reasonable Period of Time

 The following communication, dated 15 January 2004 , is being circulated at the request of the
delegation of Indonesia and the delegation of the United States.

 With regard to the dispute , Indonesia and the United States have mutually agreed to modify the "reasonable period of time"
as between Indonesia and the US for implementati on of the recommendations and rulings of the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), awarded by the ar bitrator pursuant to Article 21.3(c) of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Go verning the Settlement of Disputes ( and
), so as to expire on 27 December 2004.

 The United States will, during this extension of time for implementation of the DSB rulings
and recommendations, continue its efforts to achieve compliance with its WTO obligations in this
dispute.

Signed:

Gusmardi Bustami
Ambassador
For Indonesia
Linnet F. Deily
Ambassador
For the United States
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Recourse by the United States to Article 22.6 of the DSU Constitution of the Arbitrator Note by the Secretariat
Date: 11 February 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/32
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY
OFFSET ACT OF 2000

Recourse by the United States to Article 22.6 of the DSU

Constitution of the Arbitrator

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 26 January 2004, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) agreed that the matter
raised by the United States in document WT/DS 217/26, with respect to Brazil's recourse to
Article 22.2 of the DSU, shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with Article 22.6 of the DSU.

2. Article 22.6 of the DSU provides as follows:

"When the situation described in paragraph 2 occurs, the DSB, upon request, shall
grant authorization to suspend concessions or other obligations within 30 days of the
expiry of the reasonable period of time unl ess the DSB decides by consensus to reject
the request. However, if the Member con cerned objects to the level of suspension
proposed, or claims that the principles and procedures set forth in paragraph 3 have
not been followed where a complaining part y has requested authorization to suspend
concessions or other obligations pursuant to pa ragraph 3(b) or (c), the matter shall be
referred to arbitration. Such arbitration sha ll be carried out by the original panel, if
members are available, or by an arbitrator
15 appointed by the Director-General and
shall be completed within 60 days after the date of expiry of the reasonable period of
time. Concessions or other obligations sh all not be suspended during the course of
the arbitration."
(original footnote ) 15 The expression "arbitrator" shall be interpreted as referring
either to an individual or a group.
3. The following individuals will serve as arbitrators:

 Chairman: Mr. Luzius Wasescha

 Members: Mr. Maamoun Abdel-Fattah
 Mr. William Falconer
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Recourse by the United States to Article 22.6 of the DSU Constitution of the Arbitrator Note by the Secretariat
Date: 11 February 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/33
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY
OFFSET ACT OF 2000

Recourse by the United States to Article 22.6 of the DSU

Constitution of the Arbitrator

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 26 January 2004, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) agreed that the matter
raised by the United States in document WT/DS 217/27, with respect to Chile's recourse to
Article 22.2 of the DSU, shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with Article 22.6 of the DSU.

2. Article 22.6 of the DSU provides as follows:

"When the situation described in paragraph 2 occurs, the DSB, upon request, shall
grant authorization to suspend concessions or other obligations within 30 days of the
expiry of the reasonable period of time unl ess the DSB decides by consensus to reject
the request. However, if the Member con cerned objects to the level of suspension
proposed, or claims that the principles and procedures set forth in paragraph 3 have
not been followed where a complaining part y has requested authorization to suspend
concessions or other obligations pursuant to pa ragraph 3(b) or (c), the matter shall be
referred to arbitration. Such arbitration sha ll be carried out by the original panel, if
members are available, or by an arbitrator
15 appointed by the Director-General and
shall be completed within 60 days after the date of expiry of the reasonable period of
time. Concessions or other obligations sh all not be suspended during the course of
the arbitration."
(original footnote ) 15 The expression "arbitrator" shall be interpreted as referring
either to an individual or a group.
3. The following individuals will serve as arbitrators:

 Chairman: Mr. Luzius Wasescha

 Members: Mr. Maamoun Abdel-Fattah
 Mr. William Falconer
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Recourse by the United States to Article 22.6 of the DSU Constitution of the Arbitrator Note by the Secretariat
Date: 11 February 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/34
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY
OFFSET ACT OF 2000

Recourse by the United States to Article 22.6 of the DSU

Constitution of the Arbitrator

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 26 January 2004, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) agreed that the matter
raised by the United States in document WT/DS217/ 28, with respect to the European Communities'
recourse to Article 22.2 of the DSU, shall be referre d to arbitration in accordance with Article 22.6 of
the DSU.

2. Article 22.6 of the DSU provides as follows:

"When the situation described in paragraph 2 occurs, the DSB, upon request, shall
grant authorization to suspend concessions or other obligations within 30 days of the
expiry of the reasonable period of time unl ess the DSB decides by consensus to reject
the request. However, if the Member con cerned objects to the level of suspension
proposed, or claims that the principles and procedures set forth in paragraph 3 have
not been followed where a complaining part y has requested authorization to suspend
concessions or other obligations pursuant to pa ragraph 3(b) or (c), the matter shall be
referred to arbitration. Such arbitration sha ll be carried out by the original panel, if
members are available, or by an arbitrator
15 appointed by the Director-General and
shall be completed within 60 days after the date of expiry of the reasonable period of
time. Concessions or other obligations sh all not be suspended during the course of
the arbitration."
(original footnote ) 15 The expression "arbitrator" shall be interpreted as referring
either to an individual or a group.
3. The following individuals will serve as arbitrators:

 Chairman: Mr. Luzius Wasescha

 Members: Mr. Maamoun Abdel-Fattah
 Mr. William Falconer
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Recourse by the United States to Article 22.6 of the DSU Constitution of the Arbitrator Note by the Secretariat
Date: 11 February 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/35
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY
OFFSET ACT OF 2000

Recourse by the United States to Article 22.6 of the DSU

Constitution of the Arbitrator

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 26 January 2004, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) agreed that the matter
raised by the United States in document WT/DS 217/29, with respect to India's recourse to
Article 22.2 of the DSU, shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with Article 22.6 of the DSU.

2. Article 22.6 of the DSU provides as follows:

"When the situation described in paragraph 2 occurs, the DSB, upon request, shall
grant authorization to suspend concessions or other obligations within 30 days of the
expiry of the reasonable period of time unl ess the DSB decides by consensus to reject
the request. However, if the Member con cerned objects to the level of suspension
proposed, or claims that the principles and procedures set forth in paragraph 3 have
not been followed where a complaining part y has requested authorization to suspend
concessions or other obligations pursuant to pa ragraph 3(b) or (c), the matter shall be
referred to arbitration. Such arbitration sha ll be carried out by the original panel, if
members are available, or by an arbitrator
15 appointed by the Director-General and
shall be completed within 60 days after the date of expiry of the reasonable period of
time. Concessions or other obligations sh all not be suspended during the course of
the arbitration."
(original footnote ) 15 The expression "arbitrator" shall be interpreted as referring
either to an individual or a group.
3. The following individuals will serve as arbitrators:

 Chairman: Mr. Luzius Wasescha

 Members: Mr. Maamoun Abdel-Fattah
 Mr. William Falconer