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CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Surveillance of Implementation of Recommendations and Rulings Acceptance of the Appointment as Arbitrator under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
Date: 20 December 2002
Document codes: WT/DS207/12; WT/DS207/11
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Surveillance of Implementation of Recommendations and Rulings
Acceptance of the Appointment as Arbitrator under Article 21.3(c) of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
The following communication, dated 17 December 2002, from Mr. John Lockhart to the
Permanent Mission of Argentina and the Permanent Mission of Chile is circulated to WTO Members.
I have the honour to refer to your letter of 16 December 2002 (), and to confirm
that I accept the appointment as arbitrator to determine, pursuant to Article 21.3(c) of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Go verning the Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU"), the
reasonable period of time for the Republic of Chile to implement the recommendations and rulings of
the DSB in (WT/DS207).
With respect to the time-period for the arbitration, Article 21.3(c) of the DSU provides that
the reasonable period of time for implementation be determined through binding arbitration within 90
days after the date of adoption of the recommendations and rulings by the DSB. This adoption took
place on 23 October 2002 (). Consequently, the deadline for concluding this arbitration
normally would be 21 January 2003. However, I note that both participants to this dispute have
agreed, in the letter of 16 December 2002, to extend the period of time such that this arbitration be
concluded no later than 90 days after my appointment as Arbitrator, and that the report issued
thereunder be deemed to be the award of the arbitrator pursuant to Article 21.3(c) of the DSU.
Accordingly, and in order to ensure that all part ies have an opportunity to present their arguments
fully, and that I have the time to consider carefully the arguments of the parties, I propose to issue the
award not later than Monday, 17 March 2003, which is 90 days from today.
I understand that both participants have agreed to meet with staff of the Appellate Body
Secretariat on 18 December 2003, commencing at 9:30 a.m., to discuss matters related to the
scheduling of various aspects of this arbitration proceeding. Following this meeting, I will issue a
working schedule for this arbitration proceeding.
If you have any questions about the conduct of this arbitration, please contact
Mr. Arun Venkataraman of the Appellate Body Secretariat, at 022 739 5588.
CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
Date: 19 March 2003
Document codes: WT/DS207/14; WT/DS207/13
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
The following communication, dated 17 March 2003, from the arbitrator, Mr. John Lockhart,
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..
I am pleased to send you a copy of my Arbitration Award in , 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 later today. It is a confidential document until its
circulation.
CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Chile
Date: 22 September 2003
Document codes: WT/DS207/15
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by Chile
The following communication, dated 19 September 2003, from the Permanent Mission of
Chile to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the
DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
Recommendations and Rulings of the DSB in
 (WT/DS207)
Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Chile presents this first status report on progress in the implementation
of the recommendations or rulings in .
At its meeting on 23 October 2002, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) adopted the reports
of the Appellate Body and the report of the Panel, as amended by the Appellate Body's report, in this
dispute. It was determined by arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU that the "reasonable period
of time" for Chile to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in this case would end
on 23 December 2003.
At the Government's request, the National Congress approved a draft law this past August
with a view to making legal adjustments in regard to the price band system provided for in Article 12
of Law No. 18.525. The draft has not been published, pending the issuing of the Regulation
established in Article 1.10 of the approved law. Once this Supreme Decree has been issued, the law
will be enacted and published, and will enter into force, pursuant to its first transitional article, on
16 December 2003 in respect of the products at issue in this dispute, that is, before the end of the
reasonable period of time for compliance established in the arbitral award.
Lastly, Chile wishes to emphasize that the law approved by the Congress does not include
edible vegetable oils and oilseeds, which will hence no longer be subject to the price band system.
I would be grateful if you would include this status report in the agenda of the next DSB
meeting on 2 October.
CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Chile Addendum
Date: 28 October 2003
Document codes: WT/DS207/15/Add.1
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by Chile
Addendum
The following communication, dated 27 October 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Chile
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the Recommendations
and Rulings of the DSB in (WT/DS207)
Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Chile hereby presents its second status report on progress in the
implementation of the recommendations or rulings in .
Further to its first written status report of 19 September 2003 and its statement at the meeting
of the Dispute Settlement Body of 2 October, Chile would like to notify that Supreme Decree No. 831
of the Ministry of Finance regulating the application of Article 12 of Law 18.525, as substituted by
Article 1 of Law 19.897, establishing rules on the importation of goods into the country, was
published in the Official Journal on 4 October.
This Decree regulates essential aspects of the price band system as stipulated in Article 1.10
of Law 19.897. We repeat that the new price band system will enter into force on 16 December 2003
for the products at issue in this dispute, with the exception of edible vegetable oils and oilseeds, which
will no longer be subject to the said price band system.
I would be grateful if you would include this status report in the agenda of the next DSB
meeting on 7 November.
CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Chile Addendum
Date: 21 November 2003
Document codes: WT/DS207/15/Add.2
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by Chile
Addendum
The following communication, dated 20 November 2003, from the delegation of Chile to the
Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
of the DSB in (WT/DS207)
Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Chile hereby presents its third status report on progress in the
implementation of the recommendations or rulings in (WT/DS207).
In previous reports, Chile indicated that through Law 19.897, the price band system had been
brought into line with the recommendations and ruli ngs of the DSB. This Law was supplemented by
Supreme Decree No. 831 of the Ministry of Finan ce regulating essential aspects of the price band
system, which will enter into force on 16 December 2003 in respect of wheat and wheat flour,
products at issue in this dispute. All of these implementation measures reflect the said DSB
recommendations or rulings both in form and in substance.
I would be grateful if you would include this status report in the agenda of the next DSB
meeting on 1 December.
CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Chile Addendum
Date: 14 January 2004
Document codes: WT/DS207/15/Add.3
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Status Report by Chile

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 12 January 2004, from the delegation of Chile to the
Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
of the DSB in (WT/DS207)

 Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understa nding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Chile hereby presents a new status report in the dispute (WT/DS207).

 As indicated in the previous reports, the new price band system entered into force on
16 December 2003 by Law 19.897 and Supreme Decree No. 831 of the Ministry of Finance, in
accordance with the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in the dispute – that is, within the
reasonable period of time granted to Chile to im plement the said recommendations and rulings, which
period expired on 23 December 2003.

 Since there was disagreement, within the mean ing of Article 21.5 of the DSU, as to the
consistency of the adopted measures with the r ecommendations and rulings of the DSB, Argentina
and Chile concluded an understa nding regarding procedures under Ar ticles 21 and 22 of the DSU,
which was circulated in document

 I would be grateful if you could include this status report in the agenda of the next DSB
meeting on 23 January.
CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Chile Addendum
Date: 6 February 2004
Document codes: WT/DS207/15/Add.4
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Status Report by Chile

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 5 February 2004, from the delegation of Chile to the
Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
Recommendations and Rulings of the DSB in
 (WT/DS207)

 Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understa nding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Chile hereby presents a new status report in the dispute (WT/DS207).

 As indicated in the previous reports, in the course of 2003 and before the expiry of the
reasonable period of time granted to it for implementation, Chile adopted the measures that reflect, as
to form and substance, the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in this dispute. At the same time
it should be mentioned that, on 24 December 2003, an understanding was concluded with Argentina
regarding procedures under Articles 21 and 22 of the DSU, since ther e was a disagreement within the
meaning of Article 21.5 of the DSU.

 I would be grateful if you could include this status report in the agenda of the next DSB
meeting on 17 February.
CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Chile Addendum
Date: 9 March 2004
Document codes: WT/DS207/15/Add.5
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Status Report by Chile

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 8 March 2004, from the delegation of Chile to the
Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
Recommendations and Rulings of the DSB in
Chile - Price Band System and Safeguard Measures
Relating to Certain Agricultural Products (WT/DS207)

 Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understa nding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Chile hereby presents a new status report in the dispute Chile - Price
Band System and Safeguard Measures Relating to Certain Agricultural Products (WT/DS207).

 The measures taken to comply in both form and substance with the DSB recommendations
and rulings in this dispute were adopted and entered into force at the end of 2003. Such compliance
by Chile means that there has been no progress since then within the meaning of Article 21.6 of the
DSU.

 I should be grateful if you would include this status report in the agenda of the next DSB
meeting on 19 March 2004.
CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Chile Addendum
Date: 8 April 2004
Document codes: WT/DS207/15/Add.6
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Status Report by Chile

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 7 April 2004, from the delegation of Chile to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
of the DSB in (WT/DS207)

 Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understa nding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Chile hereby presents a new status report in the dispute Chile - Price
Band System and Safeguard Measures Relating to Certain Agricultural Products (WT/DS207).

 Since the previous report of 8 March 2004, th ere has been no progress within the meaning of
Article 21.6 of the DSU. The two parties have held talks to clarify the scope of the measures adopted
by Chile in compliance with the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in this dispute.

 I should be grateful if you would include this status report in the agenda of the next DSB
meeting on 20 April 2004.
CHILE - PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Chile Addendum
Date: 7 May 2004
Document codes: WT/DS207/15/Add.7
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE - PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Status Report by Chile

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 6 May 2004, from the delegation of Chile to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
Recommendations and Rulings of the DSB in
 (WT/DS207)

 Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understa nding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Chile hereby presents a new status report in the dispute (WT/DS207).

 Whilst reiterating that the measures adopted last year comply in both form and substance with
the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in this dispute, Chile hereby notifies that, since its
previous report of 7 April 2004, there has been no progress within the meaning of Article 21.6 of the
DSU.

 I should be grateful if you would include this status report in the agenda of the next DSB
meeting on 19 May.
CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Argentina Constitution of the Panel Note by the Secretariat
Date: 4 April 2006
Document codes: WT/DS207/19; WT/DS207/18.; WT/DS207/18
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Argentina

Constitution of the Panel

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 20 January 2006, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) decided, in
accordance with Article 21.5 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU), to refer to the original
Panel, if possible, the matter raised by Argentina in document

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

"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited
by Argentina in document , the matter referred to the DSB by
Argentina 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. The parties have agreed that th e Panel will be composed as follows:

 Chairman: Mr Hardeep Puri

 Members: Mr Ho-Young Ahn
 M r T i m o t h y G r o s e r

4. Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia , the European Communities, Peru, Thailand and
the United States have reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Argentina Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 9 June 2006
Document codes: WT/DS207/20
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Argentina

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 8 June 2006, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 21.5 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding.

 Article 21.5 of the DSU stipulates that a panel established under that provision shall circulate
its report within 90 days after the date of referral of the matter to it.

 Article 21.5 of the DSU further stipulates that when a panel considers that it cannot provide
its report within that timeframe, it shall inform the DSB in writing of the reasons for the delay
together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.

 On 20 January 2006, the DSB agreed to refer the dispute Chile – Price Band System and
Safeguard Measures Relating to Certain Agricultural Product: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU
by Argentina (WT/DS207) to the original Panel, if possible. The parties agreed on the composition of
the Panel on 4 April 2006.

 Due to the time required for the translation of the submissions, the Panel will not be able to
issue its report within the 90-day period foreseen in Article 21.5 of the DSU.

 The Panel expects to complete its work by November 2006.
CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Argentina Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 15 November 2006
Document codes: WT/DS207/21
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Argentina

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 13 Nove mber 2006, addressed to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accord ance with Article 21.5 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding.

 Article 21.5 of the DSU stipulates that a panel established under that provision shall circulate
its report within 90 days after the date of referral of the matter to it.

 Article 21.5 of the DSU further stipulates that when a panel considers that it cannot provide
its report within that timeframe, it shall inform th e DSB in writing of the reasons for the delay,
together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.

 On 20 January 2006, the DSB agreed to refer the dispute Chile – Price Band System and
Safeguard Measures Relating to Certain Agricultural Product: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU
by Argentina (WT/DS207) to the original Panel, if possible. The parties agreed on the composition of
the Panel on 4 April 2006.

 On 23 October 2006, the Panel issued its final repor t to the parties in the dispute. Due to the
time required for the translation of the report into Fr ench and Spanish, the Panel will not be able to
circulate the report to the Members within the 90-day period foreseen in Article 21.5 of the DSU.

 The Panel expects to circulate its report to Members by mid-December 2006, at the latest.
CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Argentina Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 5 April 2007
Document codes: WT/DS207/24
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Argentina

Communication from the Appellate Body

 The following communication, dated 30 March 2007, 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 afte r the appellant has formally notified the Dispute
Settlement Body (the "DSB") of its decision to appeal. Article 17.5 also states 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.

 Chile notified the DSB on 5 February 2007 of its decision to appeal certain issues of law
covered in the Panel Report and certa in legal interpretations developed by the Panel in this case, with
the result that the 60-day period expires on Friday , 6 April 2007. Due to the time required for
completion and translation of the Report, the Appella te Body will not be able to circulate its Report
by Friday, 6 April 2007. We estimate that the Appella te Body Report in this appeal will be circulated
to WTO Members no later than Monday, 7 May 2007.
CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Argentina Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 9 May 2007
Document codes: WT/DS207/25
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Argentina

Communication from the Appellate Body

 The following communication, dated 7 May 2007, from the Chairman of the Appellate Body
addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settle ment 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 provide to you the Report of the Appellate Body in , Recourse to Article 21.5
of the DSU by Argentina , It will be circulated to Members of the at 4 p.m. today, in accordan ce 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 Appe llate Body who served on this appeal were:
Mr. Luiz Olavo Baptista, as Presiding Member, Mr. Georges Abi-Saab and myself, as Members.
CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Argentina Report of the Panel Corrigendum In Annex A-1, para. 253, the formula was in correctly printed and should read as follows:
Date: 15 January 2007
Document codes: WT/DS207/RW/Corr.11
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Argentina

Report of the Panel

Corrigendum

 In Annex A-1, para. 253, the formula was in correctly printed and should read as follows:
CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 29 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS207/8; WT/DS207/AB/R
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO
CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Appellate Body Report and Panel Report
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 23 October 2002, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body
Report on Chile – Price Band System and Safeguard Me asures Relating to Certain Agricultural
Products () and the Panel Report (WT/DS 207/R), as modified by the Appellate
Body Report. The Panel Report should be read in conjunction with the Appellate Body Report.

CHILI – SYSTÈME DE FOURCHETTES DE PRIX ET MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE
APPLIQUÉS À CERTAINS PRODUITS AGRICOLES
Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial
À sa réunion du 23 octobre 2002, l'Organe de règlement des différends a adopté le rapport de
l'Organe d'appel intitulé "Chili – Système de fourchettes de prix et mesures de sauvegarde appliqués à
l'Organe d'appel.

CHILE - SISTEMA DE BANDAS DE PRECIOS Y MEDIDAS DE SALVAGUARDIA
APLICADOS A DETERMINADOS PRODUCTOS AGRÍCOLAS
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
informe del Órgano de Apelación titulado " Chile - Sistema de bandas de precios y medidas de
salvaguardia aplicados a determinados productos agrícolas " (WT/DS207/AB/R), y el informe del
CHILE - PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 29 May 2007
Document codes: WT/DS207/26; WT/DS207/AB/RW; WT/DS207/RW
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE - PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Appellate Body Report and Panel Report pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU

Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
 At its meeting on 22 May 2007, the Dispute Se ttlement Body adopted the Appellate Body
report on Chile - Price Band System and Safeguard Me asures Relating to Certain Agricultural
Products - Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Argentina () and the Panel
report (), as upheld by the Appellate Body report. The Panel report should be read in
conjunction with the Appellate Body report.

CHILI - SYSTÈME DE FOURCHETTES DE PRIX ET MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE
APPLIQUÉS À CERTAINS PRODUITS AGRICOLES

Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial au titre de l'article 21:5
 À sa réunion du 22 mai 2007, l'Organe de règl ement des différends a adopté le rapport de
l'Organe d'appel sur l'affaire Chili - Système de fourchettes de prix et mesures de sauvegarde
appliqués à certains produits agricoles - Recours de l'Argentine à l'artic le 21:5 du Mémorandum
rapprocher de celui de l'Organe d'appel.

CHILE - SISTEMA DE BANDAS DE PRECIOS Y MEDIDAS DE
SALVAGUARDIA APLICADOS A DETERMINADOS
PRODUCTOS AGRÍCOLAS

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
 En su reunión de 22 de mayo de 2007, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
informe del Órgano de Apelación sobre el asunto Chile - Sistema de bandas de precios y medidas de
salvaguardia aplicados a determinados productos agrícolas: Recurso de la Argentina al párrafo 5
CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Appellate Body Report Corrigendum On page 90, paragraph 278, fourth line, within the quotati on, replace the word "to" (after the word "applied" and before the word "factors") with the words "on the basis of".
Date: 17 August 2007
Document codes: WT/DS207/AB/R/Corr.11
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO
CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Appellate Body Report

Corrigendum

 On page 90, paragraph 278, fourth line, within the quotati on, replace the word "to" (after the
word "applied" and before the word "factors") with the words "on the basis of".
CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request by Chile for Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU
Date: 11 December 2002
Document codes: WT/DS207/9
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: Chile
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, EU, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, U.S.
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. XIX:1, II  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12  Safeguards

CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Request by Chile for Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU
The following communication, dated 6 December 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Chile
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of that delegation.
On 11 November 2002, Chile informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it would need a
reasonable period of time to find a mutually agreeable solution to the above-mentioned dispute, which
should take into account the recommendations and rulings of the DSB as well as being
WTO-compatible.
Chile and Argentina have been holding consultations to this end, but unfortunately to date
these have not led to agreement on the length of the said reasonable period of time. Accordingly,
Chile requests that the determination of the reasonable period be the subject of binding arbitration, in
accordance with Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes.
While assuring you that Chile is entirely ready to hold discussions with a view to the prompt
appointment of the arbitrator, I take this opportunity to renew the assurances of my highest
consideration.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING SOLUBLE COFFEE
Document: Request for Consultations by Brazil
Date: 19 October 2000
Document codes: WT/DS209/1; G/L/399
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: EU
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. I  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING SOLUBLE COFFEE
Request for Consultations by Brazil
The following communication, dated 12 October 2000, from the Permanent Mission of Brazil
to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
Upon instructions from my authorities, and pursuant to:
- Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU);
- Article XXIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994); and
- Paragraph 4(b) of the 1979 Decision of the GATT Contracting Parties on Differential and
More Favourable Treatment, Reciprocity and Fuller Participation of Developing Countries
(Enabling Clause).
I hereby wish to convey the request of the Government of Brazil for consultations with the European
Communities (EC), regarding measures applied under the EC's Generalized System of Preferences
scheme (GSP) that affect imports of soluble coffee originating in Brazil.
The measures in question include the "graduation" mechanism, which progressively and
selectively reduces or eliminates preferences granted to specific products and/or beneficiary countries
under the GSP scheme. In the case of Brazilian soluble coffee, preferential treatment has been
progressively reduced and finally eliminated on 1 January 1999.
The measures also include the so-called "drugs regime", which confers a special preferential
treatment for products originating in the Andean and Central American Common Market countries
that are conducting a campaign to combat drugs. In the case of soluble coffee, this special preferential
treatment currently amounts to duty free access of ex ports originated in those countries into the EC's
market.
As Brazil currently understands, the EC legislation that establishes the special treatment for
certain products – among which soluble coffee – is Council Regulation (EC) No. 1256/96, dated
20 June 1996, and current Council Regulation (EC) No. 2820/98, dated 21 December 1998.
The above-mentioned measures, both separately and jointly, adversely affect the importation
into the EC of soluble coffee originating in Brazil. Brazil is of the view that these measures are
inconsistent with the obligations of the EC und er the Enabling Clause, as incorporated into
GATT 1994, and under Article I of GATT 1994. The Government of Brazil is also of the view that

these measures nullify or impair the benefits accruing to Brazil directly or indirectly under the cited
provisions.
The Government of Brazil reserves the right to raise additional factual or legal points related
to the EC's GSP scheme during the course of consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING SOLUBLE COFFEE
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Ecuador
Date: 2 November 2000
Document codes: WT/DS209/2; G/L/399
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: EU
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. I  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING SOLUBLE COFFEE
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Ecuador
The following communication, dated 30 October 2000, from the Permanent Mission of
Ecuador to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, 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 communication from the Permanent Representative of Brazil, dated
19 October 2000, contained in document WT/209/1, , in which he requests consultations with
the European Communities regarding measures applied under the European Communities'
Generalized System of Preferences scheme (GSP) that affect imports of soluble coffee.
In view of Ecuador's substantial trade interest in this product, Ecuador requests to join these
consultations in accordance with its rights under Article 4.11 of the DSU.
I should be grateful if you would inform me of the date of these consultations.
BELGIUM – ADMINISTRATION OF MEASURES ESTABLISHING CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR RICE
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the United States Note by the Secretariat
Date: 8 June 2001
Document codes: WT/DS210/3; WT/DS210/2.; WT/DS210/2
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Belgium
Third parties: India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, VIII:1, VIII:3  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 16, Annex I  Customs valuationArt. 2.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. X:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.4, 2.5  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. X:2, X:3, XIII:1  GATT 1994Art. 10  Customs valuation

BELGIUM – ADMINISTRATION OF MEASURES
ESTABLISHING CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR RICE
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the United States
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 12 March 2001 (WT/DSB/M/101 ), in accordance with Article 6 of the
Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU), the Disp ute Settlement Body (DSB) established a Panel
pursuant to the request made by the United States in document
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 United States in document , the matter referred to the DSB by the
United States 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 29 May 2001, the United States 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 7 June 2001, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:
Chairman: Mr. Mohamed Nacer Benjelloun-Touimi
Members: Mr. Donald MacLaren
Mr. Jooha Woo
5. India and Japan have reserved their rights to participate in the panel proceedings as third
parties.
BELGIUM – ADMINISTRATION OF MEASURES ESTABLISHING CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR RICE
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 27 July 2001
Document codes: WT/DS210/4
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Belgium
Third parties: India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, VIII:1, VIII:3  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 16, Annex I  Customs valuationArt. 2.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. X:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.4, 2.5  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. X:2, X:3, XIII:1  GATT 1994Art. 10  Customs valuation

BELGIUM – ADMINISTRATION OF MEASURES
ESTABLISHING CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR RICE
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
The following communication, dated 26 July 2001 and addressed to the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 12.12 of the DSU.
The United States requested the Panel, pursuant to Article 12.12 of the DSU, to suspend its
work until 30 September 2001 in light of ongoing consultations between the United States and the
European Communities. The Panel has agreed to this request and will suspend its work from 27 July
until 30 September 2001.
BELGIUM – ADMINISTRATION OF MEASURES ESTABLISHING CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR RICE
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel Addendum
Date: 2 October 2001
Document codes: WT/DS210/4/Add.1
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Belgium
Third parties: India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, VIII:1, VIII:3  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 16, Annex I  Customs valuationArt. 2.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. X:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.4, 2.5  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. X:2, X:3, XIII:1  GATT 1994Art. 10  Customs valuation

BELGIUM – ADMINISTRATION OF MEASURES
ESTABLISHING CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR RICE
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Addendum
The following communication, dated 28 September 2001 and addressed to the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 12.12 of the DSU.
This is to inform you that in light of ongoing consultations between the United States and the
European Communities, the United States requested the Panel on 27 September 2001 to further
suspend its work from 1 October until 9 October 2001, in accordance with Article 12.12 of the DSU.
The Panel has agreed to this request.
BELGIUM – ADMINISTRATION OF MEASURES ESTABLISHING CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR RICE
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel Addendum
Date: 11 October 2001
Document codes: WT/DS210/4/Add.2
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Belgium
Third parties: India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, VIII:1, VIII:3  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 16, Annex I  Customs valuationArt. 2.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. X:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.4, 2.5  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. X:2, X:3, XIII:1  GATT 1994Art. 10  Customs valuation

BELGIUM – ADMINISTRATION OF MEASURES
ESTABLISHING CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR RICE
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Addendum
The following communication, dated 10 Oct ober 2001 and addressed to the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 12.12 of the DSU.
This is to inform you that in light of ongoing consultations between the United States and the
European Communities, the United States requested the Panel on 9 October 2001 to further suspend
its work until 1 November 2001, in accordance with Article 12.12 of the DSU. The Panel has agreed
to this request.
BELGIUM – ADMINISTRATION OF MEASURES ESTABLISHING CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR RICE
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel Addendum
Date: 6 November 2001
Document codes: WT/DS210/4/Add.3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Belgium
Third parties: India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. II:1, VIII:1, VIII:3  GATT 1994Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 16, Annex I  Customs valuationArt. 2.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. X:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.4, 2.5  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. X:2, X:3, XIII:1  GATT 1994Art. 10  Customs valuation

BELGIUM – ADMINISTRATION OF MEASURES
ESTABLISHING CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR RICE
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Addendum
The following communication, dated 1 November 2001 and addressed to the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 12.12 of the DSU.
This is to inform you that in light of ongoing consultations between the United States and the
European Communities, the United States requested the Panel on 1 November 2001 to further suspend
its work until 16 November 2001, in accordance with Article 12.12 of the DSU. The Panel has agreed
to this request.