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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – CUSTOMS CLASSIFICATION OF FROZEN BONELESS CHICKEN CUTS
Document: Status Report by the European Communities Addendum
Date: 4 July 2006
Document codes: WT/DS269/15/Add.1; WT/DS286/17/Add.1
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Brazil, China, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. II, XXII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – CUSTOMS CLASSIFICATION OF
FROZEN BONELESS CHICKEN CUTS

Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 30 June 2006, from the delegation of the European
Communities to the Chairman of the Dispute Settleme nt Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS269, WT/DS286)

 Under Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Ru les and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes ("DSU"), the European Communities ha s to submit a status report on this case as from
20 August 2006. During the DSB meeting of 19 June 2006, the EC in a spirit of transparency and
good faith, submitted a first status report (WT/DS 269/15, ), while preserving its rights.
It also committed to submit a more detailed report as soon as implementing le gislation were adopted
and entered into force.

 In relation to the background of this disput e the European Communiti es refers to its first
status report as above.

 The European Communities is pleased to report that Commission Regulation (EC)
No 949/2006 of 27 June 2006 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the
Tariff and Statistical Nomenclature and on the Co mmon Customs Tariff was adopted and entered into
force on 27 June 2006
(http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/2006/l_174/l_17420060628en00030004.pdf

 The European Communities has thus fully im plemented the relevant DSB recommendations
and rulings with respect to this dispute.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – CUSTOMS CLASSIFICATION OF FROZEN BONELESS CHICKEN CUTS
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Reports Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 30 September 2005
Document codes: WT/DS269/10; WT/DS286/12; WT/DS269/AB/R; WT/DS286/AB/R; WT/DS269/R; WT/DS286/R
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Brazil, China, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. II, XXII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – CUSTOMS CLASSIFICATION
OF FROZEN BONELESS CHICKEN CUTS

Appellate Body Report and Panel Reports

Action by the Dispute Settlement Body

 At its meeting on 27 September 2005, the Di spute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate
Body report on European Communities – Customs Classific ation of Frozen Boneless Chicken Cuts
(, ) and the Panel reports ( and ), as
modified by the Appellate Body report. The Pane l reports should be read in conjunction with the
Appellate Body report

COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES – CLASSIFICATION DOUANIÈRE
DES MORCEAUX DE POULET DÉSOSSÉS ET CONGELÉS

Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapports du Groupe spécial

 À sa réunion du 27 septembre 2005, l'Organe de rè glement des différends a adopté le rapport
de l'Organe d'appel intitulé " Communautés européennes – Classifi cation douanière des morceaux de
spécial sont à rapprocher de celui de l'Organe d'appel.

COMUNIDADES EUROPEAS - CLASIFICACIÓN ADUANERA DE
LOS TROZOS DE POLLO DESHUESADOS CONGELADOS

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias

 En su reunión de 27 de septiembre de 2005, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
de Apelación.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – CUSTOMS CLASSIFICATION OF FROZEN BONELESS CHICKEN CUTS
Document: Report of the Appellate Body Corrigendum On page 58, paragraph 146, in the second line, "heading 02.07" should read "heading 02.10", and in the third line, "heading 02.10" should read "heading 02.07". COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES – CLASSIFICATION DOUANIÈRE DES MORCEAUX DE POULET DÉSOSSÉS ET CONGELÉS
Date: 3 February 2006
Document codes: WT/DS269/AB/R/Corr.1; WT/DS286/AB/R/Corr.1
Complainant: Thailand
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Brazil, China, U.S.
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. II, XXII  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – CUSTOMS CLASSIFICATION
OF FROZEN BONELESS CHICKEN CUTS

Report of the Appellate Body

Corrigendum

 On page 58, paragraph 146, in the second line, "heading 02.07" should read "heading 02.10",
and in the third line, "heading 02.10" should read "heading 02.07".

COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES – CLASSIFICATION DOUANIÈRE
DES MORCEAUX DE POULET DÉSOSSÉS ET CONGELÉS

Rapport de l'Organe d'appel

Corrigendum

position 02.07".

COMUNIDADES EUROPEAS – CLASIFICACIÓN ADUANERA DE
LOS TROZOS DE POLLO DESHUESADOS CONGELADOS

Corrigendum
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
Document: Request for Consultations by the Philippines
Date: 23 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS270/1; G/L/575; G/SPS/GEN/345; G/LIC/D/34
Complainant: Philippines
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Chile, China, EU, Ecuador, India, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.3  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 3.2, 3.5  Import LicensingArt. 2.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6, 6.1, 6.2, 3.1, 5.5  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION
OF FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
Request for Consultations by the Philippines
The following communication, dated 18 October 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the
Philippines to the Permanent Mission of Australi a 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 request consultations with the Government of Australia
pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes ("DSU"), Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994
("GATT 1994"), Article 11 of the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary or Phytosanitary
Measures ("SPS Agreement"), and Article 6 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures
regarding certain measures affecting the importation of fresh fruit and vegetables, including bananas.
These measures include, but are not limited to: (i) Section 64 of Quarantine Proclamation
1998 promulgated under the Quarantine Act 1908 , (ii) regulations, requirements and procedures
issued pursuant thereto, (iii) amendments to any of the foregoing, and (iv) their application.
It appears to the Government of the Philippines that these measures may be inconsistent with
the obligations of Australia under the GATT 1994, the SPS Agreement, and the Agreement on Import
Licensing Procedures. The relevant provisions of these agreements include, but are not limited to:
1. Articles XI and XIII of the GATT 1994;
2. Should Australia assert that the measures are sanitary or phytosanitary measures as defined in
the SPS Agreement, Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 of the SPS Agreement; and
3. Articles 1 and 3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures.
In accordance with Article 4 of the DSU, the Government of the Philippines requests
consultations with the Government of Australia to discuss this matter with a view to reaching a
mutually satisfactory solution. The Government of the Philippines looks forward to receiving your
reply to this request.
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 6 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS270/2
Complainant: Philippines
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Chile, China, EU, Ecuador, India, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.3  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 3.2, 3.5  Import LicensingArt. 2.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6, 6.1, 6.2, 3.1, 5.5  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION
OF FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 1 November 2002, from the Permanent Delegation of
the European Commission to the Permanent Missi on of Australia, the Permanent Mission of the
Philippines and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
We refer to the communications from the Perman ent Mission of Philippines addressed to the
Permanent Delegation of Australia and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body entitled
"" and
"Australia – Certain Measures Affecting the Impor tation of Fresh Pineapple" and which have been
circulated on 23 October 2002, in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU, as documents
, , G/SPS /GEN/345 and G/LI C/D/34 and , and
 respectively.
The communications refer to consultations being sought with Australia pursuant to Article 4
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU),
Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994) and Article 11 of the
Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement) regarding
certain measures affecting the importation of fresh fruit and vegetables, including bananas, and
regarding certain measures affecting the importation of fresh pineapple, respectively. The
communication referring to the consultations rega rding certain measures affecting fresh fruit and
vegetables, including bananas, also refers to Article 6 of the Agreement on Import Licensing
Procedures.
In view of the substantial trade interest of the European Communities in these matters, my
authorities have instructed me to notify you of the desire of the European Communities to be joined in
the consultations between Australia and Philippines pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The European Communities looks forward to receiving your reply to this request.
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Thailand
Date: 5 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS270/3
Complainant: Philippines
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Chile, China, EU, Ecuador, India, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.3  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 3.2, 3.5  Import LicensingArt. 2.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6, 6.1, 6.2, 3.1, 5.5  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION
OF FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Thailand
The following communication, dated 1 November 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
Thailand to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, the Permanent Mission of the Philippines
and the Permanent Mission of Australia, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Upon instruction of the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand, I have the honour to inform
you that, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand respectfully requests to
be joined in the consultations requested by the Government of the Philippines with the Government of
Australia under Article 4 of the DSU, Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
1994 (GATT 1994), Article 11 of the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary or Phytosanitary
Measures (SPS Agreement) and Article 6 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures in the
case cited above.
The communication from the Government of the Philippines dated 18 October 2002,
document , , , , was circulated to Members of the
WTO on 23 October 2002. In view of the above, the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand wishes
to express its interest in being joined in these c onsultations, and is looking forward to being informed
of the date and venue of the consultations.
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
Document: Acceptance by Australia of the Requests to Join Consultations The European Communities and Thailand notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the Philippines, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The Permanent Mission of Australia informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had accepted the requests of the European Communities and Thailand to join the consultations. AUSTRALIE – CERTAINES MESURES AFFECTANT L'IMPORTATION DE FRUITS ET LÉGUMES FRAIS Acceptation par l'Australie des demandes de participation aux consultations Les Communautés européennes et la Thaïlande ont fait savoir à l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'elles désiraient participer aux consultations demandées par les Philippines, conformément à l'article 4:11 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends. La Mission permanente de l'Australie a informé l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'elle avait accepté les demandes de participation aux consultations présentées par les Communautés
Date: 12 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS270/4
Complainant: Philippines
Respondent: Australia
Third parties: Chile, China, EU, Ecuador, India, Thailand, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.3  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 3.2, 3.5  Import LicensingArt. 2.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6, 6.1, 6.2, 3.1, 5.5  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION
OF FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
Acceptance by Australia of the Requests to Join Consultations
The European Communities and Thailand notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire
to be joined in the consultations requested by the Philippines, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Permanent Mission of Australia informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had
accepted the requests of the European Communities and Thailand to join the consultations.

AUSTRALIE – CERTAINES MESURES AFFECTANT L'IMPORTATION
DE FRUITS ET LÉGUMES FRAIS
participation aux consultations
La Mission permanente de l'Australie a informé l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'elle
européennes et la Thaïlande.

IMPORTACIÓN DE FRUTAS Y HORTALIZAS FRESCAS
Las Comunidades Europeas y Tailandia notificaron al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias su
del artículo 4 del ESD.
La Misión Permanente de Australia ha informado al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias de
consultas.
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF FRESH PINEAPPLE
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 5 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS271/2
Complainant: Philippines
Respondent: Australia
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION
OF FRESH PINEAPPLE
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 1 November 2002, from the Permanent Delegation of
the European Commission to the Permanent Missi on of Australia, the Permanent Mission of the
Philippines and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
We refer to the communications from the Perman ent Mission of Philippines addressed to the
Permanent Delegation of Australia and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body entitled
"Australia – Certain Measures Affecting the Importation of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables" and
"Australia – Certain Measures Affecting the Impor tation of Fresh Pineapple" and which have been
circulated on 23 October 2002, in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU, as documents
, , G/SPS /GEN/345 and G/LI C/D/34 and , and
 respectively.
The communications refer to consultations being sought with Australia pursuant to Article 4
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU),
Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994) and Article 11 of the
Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement) regarding
certain measures affecting the importation of fresh fruit and vegetables, including bananas, and
regarding certain measures affecting the importation of fresh pineapple, respectively. The
communication referring to the consultations regarding certain measures affecting fresh fruit and
vegetables, including bananas, also refers to Article 6 of the Agreement on Import Licensing
Procedures.
In view of the substantial trade interest of the European Communities in these matters, my
authorities have instructed me to notify you of the desire of the European Communities to be joined in
the consultations between Australia and Philippines pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The European Communities looks forward to receiving your reply to this request.
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF FRESH PINEAPPLE
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Thailand
Date: 5 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS271/3
Complainant: Philippines
Respondent: Australia
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION
OF FRESH PINEAPPLE
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Thailand
The following communication, dated 1 November 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
Thailand to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, the Permanent Mission of the Philippines
and the Permanent Mission of Australia, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Upon instruction of the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand, I have the honour to inform
you that, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand respectfully requests to
be joined in the consultations requested by the Government of the Philippines with the Government of
Australia under Article 4 of the DSU, Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
1994 (GATT 1994) and Article 11 of the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary or Phytosanitary
Measures (SPS Agreement) in the case cited above.
The communication from the Government of the Philippines dated 18 October 2002,
document , , , was circulated to Members of the WTO on
23 October 2002. In view of the above, the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand wishes to
express its interest in being joined in these consultations, and is looking forward to being informed of
the date and venue of the consultations.
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF FRESH PINEAPPLE
Document: Acceptance by Australia to Join Consultations The European Communities and Thailand notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the Philippines, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The Permanent Mission of Australia informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had accepted the requests of the European Communities and Thailand to join the consultations.
Date: 12 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS271/4
Complainant: Philippines
Respondent: Australia
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION
OF FRESH PINEAPPLE
Acceptance by Australia to Join Consultations
The European Communities and Thailand notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire
to be joined in the consultations requested by the Philippines, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Permanent Mission of Australia informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had
accepted the requests of the European Communities and Thailand to join the consultations.
AUSTRALIE – CERTAINES MESURES AFFECTANT
L'IMPORTATION D'ANANAS FRAIS
participation aux consultations
La Mission permanente de l'Australie a informé l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'elle
européennes et la Thaïlande.
IMPORTACIÓN DE PIÑAS (ANANÁS) FRESCAS
Las Comunidades Europeas y Tailandia notificaron al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias su
del artículo 4 del ESD.
La Misión Permanente de Australia ha informado al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias de
consultas.
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF FRESH PINEAPPLE
Document: Request for Consultations by the Philippines
Date: 23 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS271/1; G/L/576; G/SPS/GEN/346
Complainant: Philippines
Respondent: Australia
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION
OF FRESH PINEAPPLE
Request for Consultations by the Philippines
The following communication, dated 18 October 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the
Philippines to the Permanent Mission of Australi a 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 request consultations with the Government of Australia
pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes ("DSU"), Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994
("GATT 1994"), and Article 11 of the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary or Phytosanitary
Measures ("SPS Agreement") regarding certain measures affecting the importation of fresh pineapple
fruit.
These measures include, but are not limited to: (i) Section 64 of the Quarantine
Proclamation 1998 promulgated under the Quarantine Act 1908 , (ii) regulations, requirements and
procedures issued pursuant thereto, including Plant Biosecurity Policy Memorandum 2002/45
(requiring that fresh pineapple fruit from the Philippines, the Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, and
Thailand shall, among other requirements, be de-crowned and subjected to pre-shipment methyl
bromide fumigation as conditions for importation into Australia), (iii) amendments to any of the
foregoing, and (iv) their application.
It appears to the Government of the Philippines that these measures may be inconsistent with
the obligations of Australia under the GATT 1994 and the SPS Agreement. The relevant provisions
of these agreements include, but are not limited to:
1. Articles XI and XIII of the GATT 1994; and
2. Should Australia assert that the measures are sanitary or phytosanitary measures as defined in
the SPS Agreement, Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 of the SPS Agreement.
In accordance with Article 4 of the DSU, the Government of the Philippines requests
consultations with the Government of Australia to discuss this matter with a view to reaching a
mutually satisfactory solution. The Government of the Philippines looks forward to receiving your
reply to this request.
KOREA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN COMMERCIAL VESSELS
Document: Communication from the European Communities
Date: 11 July 2003
Document codes: WT/DS273/3; WT/DS273/2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: South Korea
Third parties: China, Taiwan, Japan, Mexico, Norway, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1, 3.2, 1, 2, 5, 6.3, 6.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

KOREA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN COMMERCIAL VESSELS
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 10 July 2003, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of that delegation.
The European Communities asks that the request for the establishment of a Panel in the above
dispute () be placed on the agenda for the next meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body,
which is scheduled to take place on 21 July 2003 and that the DSB, at that meeting, establishes the
Panel.
The European Communities further requests th at the DSB at that meeting initiate the
procedures provided for in Annex V of the SCM Agreement pursuant to paragraph 2 of that Annex. In
accordance with these procedures, the DSB is required to designate a representative to serve the
function of facilitating the information-gathering pr ocess needed by the parties and the panel. In
order to facilitate the task of the DSB to designate its representative pursuant to paragraph 4 of
Annex V of the SCM Agreement, the European Communities has proposed names and has consulted
with Korea. However, in the absence of an agreement with Korea, the European Communities
request that the DSB designate a representative to serve the function of facilitating the information-
gathering process of Annex V.
Furthermore, the European Communities would like to indicate, in conformity with
paragraphs 1 and 3 of Annex V, that the market considered relevant by the European Communities is
the world market. In order to obtain sufficiently representative data to resolve this dispute while at
the same time avoiding unnecessary burdens on other WTO Members, the European Communities
intends to address questions under the Annex V procedure to the following third-country Members:
– Japan
– China
The European Communities would also like to inform the DSB that the organization
responsible for administration of this provision within its territory is the Directorate General for Trade of
the European Commission, Rue de la Loi 200, 1049 Brussels, Belgium. The European Communities
would ask that information pursuant to the Anne x V procedures be provided in writing and, if
possible, in electronic format to the Delegation of the European Commission in Geneva.
KOREA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN COMMERCIAL VESSELS
Document: Communication from Japan
Date: 29 July 2003
Document codes: WT/DS273/4; WT/DS273/3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: South Korea
Third parties: China, Taiwan, Japan, Mexico, Norway, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1, 3.2, 1, 2, 5, 6.3, 6.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

KOREA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN COMMERCIAL VESSELS
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 25 July 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of that delegation.
With regard to the above-mentioned proceeding, I wish to refer to the communication from
the European Communities (), circulated to Members on 11 July 2003, concerning the
information-gathering process of Annex V of the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing
Measures. In that communication, the EC specified its intention to address questions to third-country
Members, including Japan, in accordance with the said Annex.
Pursuant to paragraph 1 of Annex V, Japan hereby notifies the Dispute Settlement Body that
"the organization responsible for administration of this provision within its territory" is the WTO
Dispute Settlement Division at the Ministry of Fore ign Affairs in Japan. Japan asks that any request
for information be addressed in writing through the dispute settlement officer at the Permanent
Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Geneva.
KOREA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN COMMERCIAL VESSELS
Document: Communication from China
Date: 26 August 2003
Document codes: WT/DS273/5; WT/DS273/3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: South Korea
Third parties: China, Taiwan, Japan, Mexico, Norway, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1, 3.2, 1, 2, 5, 6.3, 6.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

KOREA – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN COMMERCIAL VESSELS
Communication from China
The following communication, dated 22 August 2003, from the Permanent Mission of China
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of that delegation.
With regard to the above-mentioned proceeding, I wish to refer to the communication from
the European Communities (), circulated to Members on 11 July 2003, concerning the
information-gathering process of Annex V of the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing
Measures. In that communication, the EC specified its intention to address questions to third-country
Members, including China, in accordance with the said Annex.
Pursuant to paragraph 1 of Annex V, China hereby notifies the Dispute Settlement Body that
"the organization responsible for administration of this provision within its territory" is the Ministry
of Commerce in China. China asks that any request for information be addressed in writing through
the Permanent Mission of China to the in Geneva.
KOREA - MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN COMMERCIAL VESSELS
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities Note by the Secretariat
Date: 27 August 2003
Document codes: WT/DS273/6; WT/DS273/2; WT/DS273/2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: South Korea
Third parties: China, Taiwan, Japan, Mexico, Norway, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1, 3.2, 1, 2, 5, 6.3, 6.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

KOREA - MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN COMMERCIAL VESSELS
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 21 July 2003, the Dispute Settlement Body established a Panel pursuant to
the request by the European Communities in document , in accordance with Article 6 of
the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU).
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 to the
DSB by the European Communities 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 11 August 2003, 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
Chairmen receives such a request."
4. On 20 August 2003, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:
Members: Mr. Gilles Gauthier
Ms. Ana Novik Assael
5. China, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Chinese Taipei and the United States reserved their third-
party rights.
KOREA - MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN COMMERCIAL VESSELS
Document: Replacement of the Chairman of the Panel Note by the Secretariat Following the passing away on 11 April 2004 of Dr . Said El-Naggar, Chairman of the Panel, and pursuant to a joint request of the parties on 6 May 2004, the Director-General on 11 May 2004 has appointed a new Chairman to the Panel.  Accordingly, the composition of the Panel is as follows: Chairman:  Mr. Julio Lacarte-Muró Members:  Mr. Gilles Gauthier Ms. Ana Novik
Date: 19 May 2004
Document codes: WT/DS273/7
Complainant: EU
Respondent: South Korea
Third parties: China, Taiwan, Japan, Mexico, Norway, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1, 3.2, 1, 2, 5, 6.3, 6.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

KOREA - MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN COMMERCIAL VESSELS

Replacement of the Chairman of the Panel

Note by the Secretariat

 Following the passing away on 11 April 2004 of Dr . Said El-Naggar, Chairman of the Panel,
and pursuant to a joint request of the parties on 6 May 2004, the Director-General on 11 May 2004
has appointed a new Chairman to the Panel. Accordingly, the composition of the Panel is as follows:

Chairman: Mr. Julio Lacarte-Muró

Members: Mr. Gilles Gauthier
 Ms. Ana Novik
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Document: Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 12 April 2005
Document codes: WT/DS273/8; WT/DS273/R; WT/DS273/R
Complainant: EU
Respondent: South Korea
Third parties: China, Taiwan, Japan, Mexico, Norway, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1, 3.2, 1, 2, 5, 6.3, 6.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

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Panel Report

Action by the Dispute Settlement Body

 At its meeting on 11 April 2005, the Disput e Settlement Body adopted the Panel report on

NAVIRES DE COMMERCE

Rapport du Groupe spécial

Groupe spécial Corée – Mesures affectant le commerce des navires de commerce ().

COREA - MEDIDAS QUE AFECTAN AL COMERCIO
DE EMBARCACIONES COMERCIALES

Informe del Grupo Especial

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias

 En su reunión de 11 de abril de 2005, el Órga no de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el informe
embarcaciones comerciales ().
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 25 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS274/2
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 21 November 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
Japan to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Representative of the Separate
Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen a nd Matsu, and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan hereby notifies the
Government of the United States that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be
joined in the consultations requested by the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen
and Matsu in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 11 November 2002 (,
, ) titled " ".
As a major exporter of steel products to the United States, Japan has a substantial trade
interest in this case.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Acceptance by the United States of the Request to Join Consultations Japan notified the Dispute Settlement Body (D SB) of its desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Chinese Taipei, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The Permanent Mission of the United States informed the DSB that it had accepted the request of Japan to join the consultations. ÉTATS-UNIS - MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE DÉFINITIVES À L'IMPORTATION DE CERTAINS PRODUITS EN ACIER Acceptation par les États-Unis de la demande de participation aux consultations Le Japon a fait savoir à l'Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) qu'il désirait participer aux consultations demandées par le Taipei chinois, conformément à l'article 4:11 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends. La Mission permanente des États-Unis a informé l'ORD qu'elle avait accepté la demande de participation aux consultations présentée par le Japon. ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDAS DE SALVAGUARDIA DEFINITIVAS
Date: 16 December 2002
Document codes: WT/DS274/3
Complainant: Taiwan
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Acceptance by the United States of the Request to Join Consultations
Japan notified the Dispute Settlement Body (D SB) of its desire to be joined in the
consultations requested by Chinese Taipei, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Permanent Mission of the United States informed the DSB that it had accepted the
request of Japan to join the consultations.
ÉTATS-UNIS - MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE DÉFINITIVES À
L'IMPORTATION DE CERTAINS PRODUITS EN ACIER
de participation aux consultations
Le Japon a fait savoir à l'Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) qu'il désirait participer
ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDAS DE SALVAGUARDIA DEFINITIVAS
PRODUCTOS DE ACERO
El Japón notificó al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias (OSD) su deseo de que se le asociara
del ESD.
VENEZUELA – IMPORT LICENSING MEASURES ON CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 22 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS275/2
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Venezuela
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. III, X, XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 1.4, 3.2, 3.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3  Import LicensingArt. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

VENEZUELA – IMPORT LICENSING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 20 November 2002, from the Permanent Delegation of
the European Commission to the Permanent Mission of Venezuela, the Permanent Mission of the
United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11of the DSU.
We refer to the communication from the Permanent Mission of the United States addressed to
the Permanent Mission of Venezuela and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body entitled
"" (WT/DS275) and which
was circulated on 12 November 2002 in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU as document
, , , and
The communication refers to consultations being sought with Venezuela pursuant to Article 4
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU),
Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 6 of the
Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures (Im port Licensing Agreement), Article 19 of the
Agreement on Agriculture, and Article 8 of the Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures
(TRIMs Agreement) with respect to Venezuelan import licensing systems and practices that restrict
agricultural imports from the United States.
In view of the substantial trade interest of the European Communities in this matter, my
authorities have instructed me to notify you of the desire of the European Communities to be joined in
the consultations between Venezuela and the United States pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The European Communities looks forward to receiving your reply to this request.
VENEZUELA – IMPORT LICENSING MEASURES ON CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 25 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS275/3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Venezuela
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. III, X, XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 1.4, 3.2, 3.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3  Import LicensingArt. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

VENEZUELA – IMPORT LICENSING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 20 November 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
Canada to the Permanent Mission of Venezuela, the Permanent Mission of the United States and to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11of 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 United States pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the DSU, Article XXII of
the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 6 of the Agreement on
Import Licensing Procedures (Import Licensing Agreement), Article 19 of the Agreement on
Agriculture, and Article 8 of the Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs
Agreement), with respect to Venezuelan import licensing systems and practices that restrict
agricultural imports.
The relevant communication from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the
Permanent Mission of Venezuela, dated 7 November 2002, was circulated to WTO Members on
12 November 2002 (, , , , ).
Canadian exports of certain agri-food products, including meat, seed potatoes, table potatoes,
onions and pulses, have been affected by Venezuela's import licensing systems and practices. Canada
therefore has a substantial trade interest in the matters under consultation.
We look forward to receiving your advice regarding the date and venue for these
consultations.
VENEZUELA – IMPORT LICENSING MEASURES ON CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand
Date: 26 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS275/4; WT/DS275/1; G/L/587; G/LIC/D/35; G/AG/GEN/55
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Venezuela
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. III, X, XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 1.4, 3.2, 3.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3  Import LicensingArt. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

VENEZUELA – IMPORT LICENSING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from New Zealand
The following communication, dated 21 November 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
New Zealand to the Permanent Mission of Venezuela, the Permanent Mission of the United States and
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11of the
DSU.
I am writing with reference to document , , ,
, G/TRIMS/ D/19 of 12 November 2002 containing the United States request for
consultations pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994,
Article 6 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures , Article 19 of the Agreement on
Agriculture and Article 8 of the Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures , with respect to
Venezuelan import licensing systems and procedures on certain agricultural products. In view of New
Zealand's substantial trade interest in the subject matter of these consultations, and in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU, I am writing to advise you of New Zealand's desire to be joined in these
consultations.
I look forward to your advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
VENEZUELA – IMPORT LICENSING MEASURES ON CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Argentina
Date: 27 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS275/5; WT/DS275/1; G/L/587; G/LIC/D/35; G/AG/GEN/55; G/TRIMS/D/19
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Venezuela
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. III, X, XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 1.4, 3.2, 3.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3  Import LicensingArt. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

VENEZUELA – IMPORT LICENSING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Argentina
The following communication, dated 22 November 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
Argentina to the Permanent Mission of Venezuela, the Permanent Mission of the United States and
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the
DSU.
I hereby refer to the request for consultations by the United States with respect to Venezuelan
import licensing systems and practices regarding certain agricultural products, contained in document
, , , , dated 12 November 2002.
In view of its substantial trade interest as a producer/exporter of various agricultural products,
Argentina requests to be joined in the aforementioned consultations, pursuant to the procedures
established in Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU). Argentina exports to Venezuela black beans ( caraota), white beans and other
varieties, for which Venezuela is its second largest export market, dairy products and vegetable oils
(crude and refined).
The above request is based on the fact that bean products from Argentina have been affected
by a number of trade restrictions (such as delays in granting phytosanitary import permits, failure to
issue the non-domestic production certificate, and so forth).
Moreover, Argentina is concerned about practices that result in failure to process import
licensing applications in a timely fashion for all the above-mentioned products, as well as other
practices that restrict access to the Venezuelan market for Argentine agricultural exports, including
failure to publish the rules governing import licensing procedures.
VENEZUELA – IMPORT LICENSING MEASURES ON CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Colombia
Date: 27 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS275/6; WT/DS275/1; G/L/587
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Venezuela
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. III, X, XI, XIII  GATT 1994Art. 1.4, 3.2, 3.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3  Import LicensingArt. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

VENEZUELA – IMPORT LICENSING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Colombia
The following communication, dated 22 November 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
Colombia to the Permanent Mission of Venezuela, the Permanent Mission of the United States and
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the
DSU.
I hereby refer to the communication from the Permanent Mission of the United States, dated
7 November 2002 and published in document , , requesting consultations with
respect to Venezuelan import licensing systems and practices that restrict agricultural imports from
the United States.
In view of Colombia's substantial interest in the matter, I hereby notify our interest in being
joined in the consultations, in accordance with our rights under the multilateral system and in
particular pursuant to paragraph 4 of the Decision of 28 November 1979 of the GATT Contracting
Parties on Differential and More Favourable Treatment, Reciprocity and Fuller Participation of
Developing Countries (L/4903, BISD 26S/203) (Enabling Clause).