dean22029/WTO_Docs huggingface dataset:
UNITED STATES - SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN LAMB FROM NEW ZEALAND
Document: Request for Consultations by New Zealand
Date: 22 July 1999
Document codes: WT/DS177/1; G/L/312; G/SG/D8/1
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Canada, EU, Iceland, Japan
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12  SafeguardsArt. I, II, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES - SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED OR
FROZEN LAMB FROM NEW ZEALAND
Request for Consultations by New Zealand
The following communication, dated 16 July 1999, from the Permanent Mission of
New Zealand to the Permanent Mission of the United States 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 United States pursuant to
Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU),
Article 14 of the Agreement on Safeguards and Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs
and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994) with regard to the safeguard measure imposed by the United States on
imports of lamb meat.
1
Under the "Proclamation 7208 of 7 July 1999 - To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to
Competition from Imports of Lamb Meat" and the "Memorandum of 7 July 1999 - Action Under
Section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 Concerning Lamb Meat" by the President of the United States,
published in the Federal Register, Vol. 64, N° 131 (at pages 37389-37390) on 9 July 1999 and the
Federal Register, Vol. 63, N° 132 (at pages 37393-37394) on 12 July 1999 respectively, the United
States imposed a definitive safeguard measure in the form of a tariff-rate quota on imports of fresh,
chilled, or frozen lamb meat effective as of 22 July 1999.2
New Zealand considers that this measure is inconsistent with the obligations of the United
States, inter alia, as set out under Articles 2, 4, 5, 11 and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguards, and
Articles I and XIX of the GATT 1994.
New Zealand reserves the right to raise additional factual matters and legal claims during the
course of consultations.
We look forward to receiving your reply to the present request and to setting a mutually
convenient date for the consultations. We would suggest that such consultations could be held some
time during the week beginning 9 August 1999.
Committee on Safeguards (G/SG/N/10/USA/3 and G/SG/N/11/USA/3).
UNITED STATES - SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN LAMB FROM NEW ZEALAND
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 28 July 1999
Document codes: WT/DS177/2
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Canada, EU, Iceland, Japan
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12  SafeguardsArt. I, II, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES - SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED OR
FROZEN LAMB FROM NEW ZEALAND
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Australia
The following communication, dated 23 July 1999, from the Permanent Mission of Australia
to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of New Zealand and to the
Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, the Government of Australia hereby notifies the Dispute
Settlement Body that, due to the substantial trade interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in the
consultations under Article XXII:1 of GATT 1994 requested by New Zealand in a communication
dated 16 July 1999 and circulated to WTO Members on 22 July 1999 () entitled
"".
Australia has a substantial commercial interest in the matter as the major supplier of lamb
meat to the United States under the United States' safeguard measure on lamb meat.
UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN LAMB FROM NEW ZEALAND
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 30 August 1999
Document codes: WT/DS177/3
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Canada, EU, Iceland, Japan
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12  SafeguardsArt. I, II, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED OR
FROZEN LAMB FROM NEW ZEALAND
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 24 August 1999, from the Permanent Mission of
Canada, to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of New Zealand and
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the
DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, the Government of Canada hereby wishes to inform the
Government of the United States, that, in view of Canada's substantial trade interest, it desires to be
joined in the consultations under Article XXII:1 of the GATT 1994 requested by New Zealand in a
communication circulated to WTO Members on 22 July 1999 (, , )
entitled "United States – Safeguard Measure on Impor ts of Fresh, Chilled or Frozen Lamb from New
Zealand".
As noted above, Canada has a substantial trade interest in the matter that is the subject of the
requested consultations.
UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN LAMB FROM NEW ZEALAND
Document: Request for the Establishment of a Panel by New Zealand
Date: 15 October 1999
Document codes: WT/DS177/4
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Canada, EU, Iceland, Japan
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12  SafeguardsArt. I, II, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED OR
FROZEN LAMB FROM NEW ZEALAND
Request for the Establishment of a Panel by New Zealand
The following communication, dated 14 October 1999, from the Permanent Mission of New
Zealand to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 6.2 of the
DSU.
My authorities have asked me to submit the following request on behalf of New Zealand for
consideration at the next meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body.
Under the “Proclamation 7208 of 7 July 1999 - To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to
Competition From Imports of Lamb Meat” and the “Memorandum of 7 July 1999 - Action Under
Section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 Concerning La mb Meat” by the President of the United States
of America, published in the Federal Register Vol. 64, No. 131, pp. 37389 to 37392 on 9 July 1999
and the Federal Register Vol. 64, No. 132, pp. 37393 to 37394 on 12 July 1999 respectively, the
United States of America imposed a definitive safeguard measure in the form of a tariff-rate quota on
imports of fresh, chilled, or frozen lamb meat1 effective as of 22 July 1999.2
New Zealand considers that this measure is inconsistent with the obligations of the United
States of America under the following provisions:
(i) Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 11 and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguards; and
(ii) Articles I, II and XIX of the GATT 1994.
In a communication dated 16 July 1999 (as circulated in ), the Government of
New Zealand requested consultations with the Government of the United States of America pursuant
to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU), Article 14 of the Agreement on Safeguards and Article XXII:1 of the GATT 1994 with regard
to the safeguard measure imposed by the United States of America on imports of lamb meat.
Consultations were held on 26 August 1999, but did not result in a resolution of the dispute.

1 As provided for in subheadings 0204.10.00, 0204.22.20, 0204.23.20, 0204.30.00, 0204.42.20, and
0204.43.20 of the Harmonised Tariff Schedule of the United States.
2 Some of this information has also been contained in the United States Article 12.1(c) Notification to
the Committee on Safeguards (G/SG/N/10/USA/3, G/SG/N/10/USA/3/Suppl.1, G/SG/N/11/USA/3 and
G/SG/N/11/USA/3/Suppl.1).

Accordingly, New Zealand requests the establishment of a panel pursuant to Article 6 of the
DSU and Article 14 of the Agreement on Safeguards to examine the measure in question, with the
standard terms of reference as set out in Article 7 of the DSU.
As indicated above, New Zealand asks that this request for the establishment of a panel be
considered at the next meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body scheduled for 27 October 1999.
UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF LAMB MEAT FROM NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Requests of New Zealand and Australia Note by the Secretariat
Date: 23 March 2000
Document codes: WT/DS177/5; WT/DS178/6; WT/DS177/4; WT/DS178/5
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Australia, Canada, EU, Iceland, Japan
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12  SafeguardsArt. I, II, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF LAMB MEAT
FROM NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Requests of New Zealand and Australia
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 19 November 1999, the Disput e Settlement Body (DSB) established a
single Panel, pursuant to the requests made by New Zealand (in document ) and
Australia (in document and Corr. 1), in accordance with Article 9 of the DSU.
2. At that meeting, the parties to the dispute al so 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 New Zealand in document and by Australia in document
 and Corr. 1, the matter referred to the DSB by New Zealand and
Australia in those documents, and to make such findings as will assist the DSB in
making the recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in those
agreements".
3. On 21 March 2000, the parties agreed to the following composition of the Panel:
Chairman: Professor Tommy Koh
Members: Professor Meinhard Hilf
Mr. Shishir Priyadarshi
4. Australia (in respect of New Zealand's complaint), Canada, the European Communities,
Iceland, Japan and New Zealand (in respect of Australia's complaint), have reserved their rights to
participate in the panel proceedings as third parties.
UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF LAMB MEAT FROM NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 29 September 2000
Document codes: WT/DS177/6; WT/DS178/7
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, EU, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12  SafeguardsArt. I, II, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF
LAMB MEAT FROM NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
The following communication, dated 27 September 2000, addressed to the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article12.9 of the DSU.
Article 12.8 of the DSU stipulates that the period in which a panel shall conduct its
examination, from the date that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed
upon until the date that the final report is issued to the parties shall, as a general rule, not exceed six
months.
Article 12.9 of the DSU states that when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report within
six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in writing of the reasons for the delay,
together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report
The Panel on “" was established by the DSB on 19 November 1999 to examine complaints
from New Zealand and Australia.
The Panel was composed on 21 March 2000. However, due to scheduling difficulties, the
Panel after consulting with the parties established a timetable that foresees completion of the Panel's
work and circulation of its report to parties by the end of November 2000.
UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN LAMB MEAT FROM NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 29 March 2001
Document codes: WT/DS177/8; WT/DS178/9
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, EU, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12  SafeguardsArt. I, II, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED
OR FROZEN LAMB MEAT FROM NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Communication from the Appellate Body
The following communication, dated 29 March 2001, from the Chairman of the Appellate
Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
I am writing to you pursuant to Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, which stipulates that, as a general rule, the Appellate Body will
circulate its report no later than 60 days after the appellant has formally notified the Dispute
Settlement Body of its decision to appeal. Article 17.5 states, furthermore, that when the
Appellate Body considers that it cannot provide its report within 60 days, it shall inform the DSB in
writing of the reasons for the delay together with an estimate of the period within which it will submit
its report.
The United States notified the Dispute Settlement Body of its decision to appeal certain issues
of law covered in the Panel Report and legal interpretations developed by the Panel in this case on
31 January 2001, with the result that the 60-day period will expire on Monday, 2 April 2001. The
Appellate Body will not be able to circulate its Report by 2 April 2001. We estimate that the
Appellate Body Report in this appeal will be circulated to WTO Members no later than Tuesday,
1 May 2001.
UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN LAMB MEAT FROM NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 1 May 2001
Document codes: WT/DS177/9; WT/DS178/10; WT/DS177/AB/R; WT/DS178/AB/R.
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, EU, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12  SafeguardsArt. I, II, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED
OR FROZEN LAMB MEAT FROM NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Communication from the Appellate Body
The following communication, dated 1 May 2001, from the Mr. Claus-Dieter Ehlermann,
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 pleased to send you a copy of the Report of the Appellate Body in United States –
Safeguard Measures on Imports of Fresh, Chille d or Frozen Lamb Meat from New Zealand and
Australia, , It will be circulated to Members of the at 4.00 p.m. today, in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article 17 of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes. It is a confidential document until its
circulation. The three Members of the Appellate Body who served on this appeal were: myself as
Presiding Member; Mr. James Bacchus and Mr. A.V. Ganesan, as Members.
UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN LAMB MEAT FROM NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Document: Communication from the United States
Date: 18 June 2001
Document codes: WT/DS177/11; WT/DS178/12
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, EU, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12  SafeguardsArt. I, II, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED
OR FROZEN LAMB MEAT FROM NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 14 June 2001, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of the
United States.
At the 16 May 2001 meeting of the Dispute Se ttlement Body (DSB), the DSB adopted its
recommendations and rulings in the dispute "Uni ted States – Safeguard Measures on Imports of
Fresh, Chilled or Frozen Lamb Meat from New Zealand and Australia" (WT/DS177 and 178). My
authorities have instructed me to advise the DSB of the intentions of the United States with respect to
implementation of the recommendations and rulings of the DSB, as is our responsibility under
Article 21.3 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU). Australia and New Zealand have agreed that the United States would inform the DSB of the
US intentions by letter rather than at a special meeting of the DSB.
It is the intention of the United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the
DSB in this dispute in a manner that respects US WTO obligations, and we have begun to evaluate
options for doing so. The United States will need a reasonable period of time in which to do this. My
delegation stands ready to discuss this matter with New Zealand and Australia, in accordance with
Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.
UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN LAMB MEAT FROM NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Document: Communication from the United States
Date: 2 October 2001
Document codes: WT/DS177/12; WT/DS178/13
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, EU, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12  SafeguardsArt. I, II, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED
OR FROZEN LAMB MEAT FROM NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 27 September 2001, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of the
United States.
I am pleased to inform you that on 31 August 2001, the United States reached a decision to
end the safeguard measure on imports of lamb meat, effective 15 November 2001. We are beginning
the necessary legal steps to implement this decision. By these actions, the United States is
implementing the recommendations and rulings of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN LAMB MEAT FROM NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Document: Communication from Australia and New Zealand
Date: 2 October 2001
Document codes: WT/DS177/13; WT/DS178/14
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, EU, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12  SafeguardsArt. I, II, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED
OR FROZEN LAMB MEAT FROM NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Communication from Australia and New Zealand
The following communication, dated 28 September 2001, from the Permanent Mission of
Australia and the Permanent Mission of New Zealand to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated at the request of those delegations.
Australia and New Zealand welcome the notification made by the United States dated
27 September 2001 informing the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the United States' decision to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in the matter of "" by
ending the safeguard measure on imports of lamb meat, effective from 15 November 2001. Australia
and New Zealand also note the advice of the United States that it has begun to take the necessary steps
to implement the decision.
Accordingly, Australia and New Zealand agree that the reasonable period of time for the
implementation of the DSB recommendations and rulings in this matter will expire on
15 November 2001.
UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN LAMB MEAT FROM NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 23 May 2001
Document codes: WT/DS177/10; WT/DS178/11; WT/DS177/AB; WT/DS178/AB/R; WT/DS177/R; WT/DS178/R
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, EU, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12  SafeguardsArt. I, II, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED
OR FROZEN LAMB MEAT FROM NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Appellate Body Report and Panel Report
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 16 May 2001, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body
Report on "" ( /R, ) and the Panel Report
(, ), as modified by the Appellate Body Report. The Panel Report should
be read in conjunction with the Appellate Body Report.
ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE À L'IMPORTATION DE VIANDE
D'AGNEAU FRAÎCHE, RÉFRIGÉRÉE OU CONGELÉE EN PROVENANCE
DE NOUVELLE-ZÉLANDE ET D'AUSTRALIE
Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial
À sa réunion du 16 mai 2001, l'Organe de règlement des différends a adopté le rapport de
l'Organe d'appel intitulé "États-Unis – Mesures de sauvegarde à l'importation de viande d'agneau
fraîche, réfrigérée ou congelée en provenance de Nouvelle-Zélande et d'Australie" (,
rapport de l'Organe d'appel. Le rapport du Groupe spécial est à rapprocher de celui de l'Organe
d'appel.
ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDAS DE SALVAGUARDIA RESPECTO DE LAS
IMPORTACIONES DE CARNE DE CORDERO FRESCA,
REFRIGERADA O CONGELADA PROCEDENTES DE
NUEVA ZELANDIA Y AUSTRALIA
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
informe del Órgano de Apelación titulado "Estados Unidos - Medidas de salvaguardia respecto de las
importaciones de carne de cordero fresca, refrigerada o congelada procedentes de Nueva Zelandia y
Australia" (WT/DS177/AB/R, WT/DS178/AB/R) y el informe del Grupo Especial (WT/DS177/R,
UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN LAMB FROM AUSTRALIA
Document: Request for Consultations by Australia
Date: 29 July 1999
Document codes: WT/DS178/1; G/L/314; G/SG/D9/1
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, EU, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12  SafeguardsArt. I, II, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED OR
FROZEN LAMB FROM AUSTRALIA
Request for Consultations by Australia
The following communication, dated 23 July 1999, from the Permanent Mission of Australia
to the Permanent Mission of the United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
My authorities have instructed me to reques t consultations with the Government of the
United States under Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU) and pursuant to Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs
and Trade (GATT 1994) and Article 14 of the Agreement on Safeguards with regard to the definitive
safeguard measure imposed by the United States on imports of lamb meat.
1, 2
Under the "Proclamation 7208 of 7 July 1999 – To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to
Competition From Imports of Lamb Meat" and the "Memorandum of 7 July 1999 – Action Under
Section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 Concerning Lamb Meat" by the President of the United States,
published in the Federal Register Vol. 64, No. 131, pp. 37389-37392 on 9 July 1999 and the Federal
Register Vol. 64, No. 132, pp. 37393-37394 on 12 July 1999 respectively, the United States
introduced a definitive safeguard measure in the form of a tariff-rate quota on imports of lamb meat
effective as of 22 July 1999. Australia considers that this measure is inconsistent with the
United States' obligations under the provisions of the Agreement on Safeguards, in particular Articles
2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11 and 12, and of GATT 1994, in particular Articles I, II, and XIX.
Australia reserves the right to raise additional factual matters and legal claims during the
course of the consultations.
I look forward to receiving the reaction of your authorities to this request so that we can
arrange a mutually convenient date to hold consultations.
UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN LAMB FROM AUSTRALIA
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand
Date: 5 August 1999
Document codes: WT/DS178/2
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, EU, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12  SafeguardsArt. I, II, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLED OR
FROZEN LAMB FROM AUSTRALIA
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from New Zealand
The following communication, dated 2 August 1999, from the Permanent Mission of
New Zealand to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Australia and
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the
DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, the Government of New Zealand wishes to notify the
Government of the United States, that, in light of New Zealand's substantial trade interest, it desires to
be joined in the consultations under Article XXII:1 of the GATT 1994 requested by Australia in a
communication which was circulated to WT O Members on 29 July 1999 (, ,
) entitled "United States – Safeguar d Measure on Imports of Fresh, Chilled or Frozen
Lamb from Australia".
As noted above, New Zealand has a substantial trade interest in the matter that is the subject
of the requested consultations as one of the major suppliers of fresh, chilled, or frozen lamb meat to
the United States.
UNITED STATES -  SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLLED OR FROZEN LAMB FROM AUSTRALIA
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand Corrigendum In document WT/DS178/2, dated 5 August 1999, the title is changed to read: UNITED STATES - SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF LAMB MEAT FROM AUSTRALIA ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURE DE SAUVEGARDE À L'IMPORTATION D'AGNEAU FRAIS, RÉFRIGÉRÉ OU CONGELÉ EN PROVENANCE D'AUSTRALIE Demande de participation aux consultations Communication de la Nouvelle-Zélande Corrigendum Dans le document WT/DS178/2, daté du 5 août 1999, le titre est modifié comme suit: ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURE DE SAUVEGARDE À L'IMPORTATION DE VIANDE D'AGNEAU EN PROVENANCE D'AUSTRALIE
Date: 13 August 1999
Document codes: WT/DS178/2/Corr.; WT/DS178/2; WT/DS178/2
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, EU, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12  SafeguardsArt. I, II, XIX  GATT 1994

1

UNITED STATES - SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF FRESH,
CHILLLED OR FROZEN LAMB FROM AUSTRALIA
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from New Zealand
Corrigendum
In document , dated 5 August 1999, the title is changed to read:
UNITED STATES - SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF LAMB MEAT FROM
AUSTRALIA
ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURE DE SAUVEGARDE À L'IMPORTATION
D'AGNEAU FRAIS, RÉFRIGÉRÉ OU CONGELÉ EN
PROVENANCE D'AUSTRALIE
Corrigendum
ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURE DE SAUVEGARDE À L'IMPORTATION DE VIANDE
D'AGNEAU EN PROVENANCE D'AUSTRALIE
ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDA DE SALVAGUARDIA CONTRA LAS
IMPORTACIONES DE CORDERO FRESCO, REFRIGERADO O
CONGELADO PROCEDENTE DE AUSTRALIA
Solicitud de asociación a las consultas
Comunicación de Nueva Zelandia
Corrigendum
siguiente:
ESTADOS UNIDOS – MEDIDA DE SALVAGUARDIA RESPECTO DE LAS
IMPORTACIONES DE CARNE DE CORDERO PROCEDENTES DE AUSTRALIA
UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF LAMB MEAT FROM AUSTRALIA
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 16 August 1999
Document codes: WT/DS178/3
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, EU, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12  SafeguardsArt. I, II, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS
OF LAMB MEAT FROM AUSTRALIA
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 9 August 1999, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of
Australia and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, Article 14 of the Agreement on Safeguards and Article XXII of
the GATT 1994, the European Communities hereby wish to inform the United States of its substantial
trade interest and request to be joined in the consultations initiated by Australia in a communication
circulated to WTO Members on 29 July 1999 (WT/ DS178/1, , ) entitled " United
States - Safeguard Measure on Imports of Lamb Meat from Australia".
The European Communities have a substantial tr ade interest in the matter subject to the
requested consultations as a major exporter of fresh, chilled or frozen lamb meat.
UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF LAMB MEAT FROM AUSTRALIA
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 27 August 1999
Document codes: WT/DS178/4
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, EU, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12  SafeguardsArt. I, II, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF
LAMB MEAT FROM AUSTRALIA
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 24 August 1999, from the Permanent Mission of
Canada, to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Australia and to the
Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, the Government of Canada hereby wishes to inform the
Government of the United States that, in view of Canada's substantial trade interest, it desires to be
joined in the consultations under Article XXII:1 of the GATT 1994 requested by Australia in a
communication circulated to WTO Members on 29 July 1999 (, , )
entitled "".
As noted above, Canada has a substantial trade interest in the matter that is the subject of the
requested consultations.
UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF LAMB MEAT FROM AUSTRALIA
Document: Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Australia Corrigendum In document WT/DS178/5 dated 15 October 1999, subparagraph (a) should read: "Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11, and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguards, and" ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURE DE SAUVEGARDE À L'IMPORTATION DE VIANDE D'AGNEAU EN PROVENANCE D'AUSTRALIE Demande d'établissement d'un groupe spécial présentée par l'Australie Corrigendum Dans le document WT/DS178/5, daté du 15 octobre 1999, l'alinéa a) doit se lire comme suit: "articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11 et 12 de l'Accord sur les sauvegardes, et" ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDA DE SALVAGUARDIA RESPECTO DE LAS IMPORTACIONES DE CARNE DE CORDERO PROCEDENTES DE AUSTRALIA Solicitud de establecimiento de un grupo especial presentada por Australia Corrigendum
Date: 29 October 1999
Document codes: WT/DS178/5/Corr.1; WT/DS178/5; WT/DS178/5
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, EU, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12  SafeguardsArt. I, II, XIX  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF
LAMB MEAT FROM AUSTRALIA
Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Australia
Corrigendum
In document dated 15 October 1999, subparagraph (a) should read:
"Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11, and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguards, and"
ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURE DE SAUVEGARDE À L'IMPORTATION
 DE VIANDE D'AGNEAU EN PROVENANCE D'AUSTRALIE
Demande d'établissement d'un groupe spécial présentée par l'Australie
Corrigendum
ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDA DE SALVAGUARDIA RESPECTO DE
LAS IMPORTACIONES DE CARNE DE CORDERO
PROCEDENTES DE AUSTRALIA
Corrigendum
En el documento , de fecha 15 de octubre de 1999, el apartado a) debe decir lo
siguiente:
UNITED STATES -  SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLLED OR FROZEN LAMB FROM AUSTRALIA
Document: Request for Consultations by Australia Corrigendum In document WT/DS178/1, G/L/314, G/SG/D9/1, dated 29 July 1999, the title is changed to read: UNITED STATES - SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF LAMB MEAT FROM AUSTRALIA ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURE DE SAUVEGARDE À L'IMPORTATION D'AGNEAU FRAIS, RÉFRIGÉRÉ OU CONGELÉ EN PROVENANCE D'AUSTRALIE Demande de consultations présentée par l'Australie Corrigendum Dans le document WT/DS178/1, G/L/314, G/SG/D 9/1, daté du 29 juillet 1999, le titre est modifié comme suit: ÉTATS-UNIS - MESURE DE SAUVEGARDE À L'IMPORTATION DE VIANDE D'AGNEAU EN PROVENANCE D'AUSTRALIE
Date: 5 August 1999
Document codes: WT/DS178/1/Corr.; WT/DS178/1; WT/DS178/1; G/L/314/Corr.; G/SG/D9/1/Corr.; G/L/314; G/SG/D9/1; G/L/314; G/SG/D
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Mexico
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 13, 21.1  AgricultureArt. 10, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.9, 15, 16, 17  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

1
 1
 1

UNITED STATES - SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF FRESH, CHILLLED OR
FROZEN LAMB FROM AUSTRALIA
Request for Consultations by Australia
Corrigendum
In document , , , dated 29 July 1999, the title is changed to
read:
UNITED STATES - SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON IMPORTS OF LAMB MEAT FROM
AUSTRALIA
ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURE DE SAUVEGARDE À L'IMPORTATION
D'AGNEAU FRAIS, RÉFRIGÉRÉ OU CONGELÉ EN
PROVENANCE D'AUSTRALIE
Demande de consultations présentée par l'Australie
Corrigendum
modifié comme suit:
ÉTATS-UNIS - MESURE DE SAUVEGARDE À L'IMPORTATION DE VIANDE
D'AGNEAU EN PROVENANCE D'AUSTRALIE
ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDA DE SALVAGUARDIA RESPECTO DE LAS
IMPORTACIONES DE CORDERO FRESCO, REFRIGERADO
O CONGELADO PROCEDENTES DE AUSTRALIA
Solicitud de celebración de consultas presentada por Australia
Corrigendum
En el documento , , G/ SG/D9/1, de fecha 29 de julio de 1999,
ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDA DE SALVAGUARDIA RESPECTO DE LAS
IMPORTACIONES DE CARNE DE CORDERO PROCEDENTES DE AUSTRALIA
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL PLATE IN COILS AND STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STRIP FROM KOREA
Document: Request for Consultations by Korea
Date: 6 August 1999
Document codes: WT/DS179/1; G/L/316; G/ADP/D18/1
Complainant: South Korea
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: EU, Japan
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4, 6.1, 6.2, 6.9, 12.2  Anti-dumpingArt. X:3, VI  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS
STEEL PLATE IN COILS AND STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STRIP
FROM KOREA
Request for Consultations by Korea
The following communication, dated 30 July 1999, from the Permanent Mission of Korea to
the Permanent Mission of the United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated is accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
My authorities have instructed me to request consultations with the Government of the United
States pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes, Article XXIII:1 of the General Ag reement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), and
Article 17.3 of the Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the GATT 1994 (the Anti-Dumping
Agreement) regarding the Preliminary and Final Determinations of the United States Department of
Commerce (DOC) on Stainless Steel Plate in Coils from Korea dated 4 November 1998 and
31 March 1999 respectively and Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip from Korea dated 20 January 1999
and 8 June 1999 respectively.
The Republic of Korea considers that several errors were made by the United States in those
determinations which resulted in erroneous findings and deficient conclusions as well as the
imposition, calculation and collection of anti-dumping margins which are incompatible with the
obligation of the United States under the provisions of the Anti-Dumping Agreement and Article VI
of GATT 1994 and in particular, but not necessarily exclusively, Article 2, Article 6 and Article 12 of
the Anti-Dumping Agreement.
The Republic of Korea believes that the United States did not act in conformity with those
Articles, among others, in its treatment of the following: certain US sales made to a bankrupt
company; the calculation of two distinct exchange rate periods for export sales; and currency
conversion for certain normal value sales made in US dollars.
The Republic of Korea reserves its right to raise further factual claims and legal matters
during the course of consultations.
We look forward to receiving your reply to the present request and to fixing a mutually
convenient date for consultations.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL PLATE IN COILS AND STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STRIP FROM KOREA
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Korea Note by the Secretariat
Date: 24 March 2000
Document codes: WT/DS179/3; WT/DS179/2.; WT/DS179/2
Complainant: South Korea
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: EU, Japan
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4, 6.1, 6.2, 6.9, 12.2  Anti-dumpingArt. X:3, VI  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS
STEEL PLATE IN COILS AND STAINLESS STEEL SHEET
AND STRIP FROM KOREA
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Korea
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 19 November 1999, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a Panel
in accordance with the request made by Korea in document
2. At that meeting, the parties to the dispute al so 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 Korea in document , the matter referred to the DSB by Korea 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 24 March 2000, the parties agreed to the following composition of the Panel:
Chairman: Mr. José Antonio S. Buencamino
Members: Mr. G. Bruce Cullen
Ms. Enie Neri de Ross
4. The European Communities and Japan have reserved their rights to participate in the panel
proceedings as third parties.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL PLATE IN COILS AND STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STRIP FROM KOREA
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 1 May 2001
Document codes: WT/DS179/5
Complainant: South Korea
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: EU, Japan
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4, 6.1, 6.2, 6.9, 12.2  Anti-dumpingArt. X:3, VI  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS
STEEL PLATE IN COILS AND STAINLESS STEEL SHEET
AND STRIP FROM KOREA
Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
The following communication, dated 26 April 2001, from the Permanent Mission of Korea
and the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated in accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.
The representatives of Korea and the United States hereby notify the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) that, following discussions held under Ar ticle 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), they have agreed on a reasonable period of
time for the United States' implementation of the DSB recommendations and rulings adopted on
1 February 2001 in the dispute "" (WT/DS179). The reasonable period shall
expire on 1 September 2001. A memorandum describing the terms of the agreement reached is
attached.
(s) Eui-Yong Chung (s) Rita D. Hayes
Ambassador Ambassador
Permanent Representative to the WTO Permanent Representative to the WTO
For the Government of the Republic of Korea For the Government of the United States

(WT/DS179)
Agreement Pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
The representatives of Korea and the United States hereby agree, pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of
the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governin g the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), that the
reasonable period of time for the United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) adopted on 1 Fe bruary 2001 in the dispute "" (WT/DS179) shall be 7 months and shall expire on 1 September 2001.
In addition, the United States agrees to consult on request with Korea during the reasonable
period of time with respect to the United States' implementation. Furthermore, in advance of taking
any actions intended to comply with the recommendatio ns and rulings of the DSB in this dispute, the
United States shall provide Korea with information regarding those proposed actions as well as an
opportunity to comment on the proposed actions prior to their taking effect.
This agreement is without prejudice to the parties' rights and obligations under the Marrakesh
Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization.
Geneva, April 26, 2001
For the Republic of Korea For the United States
(s) Eui-Yong Chung (s) Rita D. Hayes
Ambassador Ambassador
Permanent Representative of the WTO Permanent Representative of the WTO
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL PLATE IN COILS AND STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STRIP FROM KOREA
Document: Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 23 March 2001
Document codes: WT/DS179/4; WT/DS179/R
Complainant: South Korea
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: EU, Japan
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.4, 6.1, 6.2, 6.9, 12.2  Anti-dumpingArt. X:3, VI  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS
STEEL PLATE IN COILS AND STAINLESS STEEL SHEET
AND STRIP FROM KOREA
Panel Report
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 1 February 2001, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Panel report on
"" ().
ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES ANTIDUMPING VISANT LES TÔLES D'ACIER
INOXYDABLE EN ROULEAUX ET LES FEUILLES ET BANDES
D'ACIER INOXYDABLES EN PROVENANCE DE CORÉE
Rapport du Groupe spécial
Groupe spécial intitulé "États-Unis – Mesures antidumping visant les tôles d'acier inoxydable en
rouleaux et les feuilles et bandes d'acier inoxydables en provenance de Corée" ().
ESTADOS UNIDOS – APLICACIÓN DE MEDIDAS ANTIDUMPING A LAS
CHAPAS DE ACERO INOXIDABLE EN ROLLOS Y LAS HOJAS Y
TIRAS DE ACERO INOXIDABLE PROCEDENTES DE COREA
Informe del Grupo Especial
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
En su reunión de 1º de febrero de 2001, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
de acero inoxidable en rollos y las hojas y tiras de acero inoxidable procedentes de Corea"
UNITED STATES – RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN SUGAR SYRUPS
Document: Request for Consultations by Canada
Date: 15 September 1999
Document codes: WT/DS180/1; G/L/317; G/AG/GEN/38
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4  AgricultureArt. II  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN SUGAR SYRUPS
Request for Consultations by Canada
The following communication, dated 6 September 1999, from the Permanent Mission of
Canada to the Permanent Mission of the United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
The Government of Canada requests consultations with the Government of the United States
pursuant to Article XXIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 and Article 4 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, regarding the
proposed reclassification of certain sugar syrups (New York ruling letter 810328) by the United States
Customs Service.
The Government of Canada considers that these measures are inconsistent with obligations of
the Government of the United States under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 and the
Agreement on Agriculture. The provisions of these agreements with which these measures are
inconsistent include, but are not limited to, Article II of the General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade 1994 and Article 4 of the Agreement on Agriculture.
The Government of Canada considers that these measures nullify or impair benefits accruing
to Canada directly or indirectly under Article II of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994
and Article 4 of the Agreement on Agriculture, regardless of whether violations of these Agreements
occurred.
In accordance with Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes, the Government of Canada requests consultations with the Government of the
United States to discuss the matter with the intention of reaching a mutually satisfactory result. The
Government of Canada welcomes any suggestions the Government of the United States may wish to
make concerning dates for the consultations which are required to take place within 30 days from the
date of receipt of this request.
ECUADOR – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON GREY PORTLAND CEMENT FROM MEXICO
Document: Request for Consultations by Mexico
Date: 8 October 1999
Document codes: WT/DS182/1; G/L/328; G/ADP/D19/1
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: Ecuador
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 18, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994

ECUADOR – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
GREY PORTLAND CEMENT FROM MEXICO
Request for Consultations by Mexico
The following communication, dated 5 October 1999, from the Permanent Mission of Mexico
to the Permanent Mission of Ecuador and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
On instructions from the corresponding authorities of the Government of Mexico, I hereby
request formal consultations under Article 17.3 of the Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of
the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (the Anti-Dumping Agreement), Article 4 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, and Article XXIII of
the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, of the .
The consultations requested refer to the provisional measure imposed by the authorities of
your Government, through publication in the corresponding Official Register of 14 July 1999, on
imports of cement from Mexico falling under tariff heading 2523.29.00, as well as the actions that
preceded it. In the view of the Government of Mexico, the provisional anti-dumping measure and the
actions that preceded it:
(a) Are incompatible with, inter alia , Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12 and 18 and
Annex II of the Anti-Dumping Agreement, and also with Article VI of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994); and
(b) nullify or impair benefits accruing to Mexico under the GATT 1994.
ECUADOR – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON GREY PORTLAND CEMENT FROM MEXICO
Document: Request for Consultations by Mexico Corrigendum In document WT/DS182/1 – G/L/328 – G/ADP/D19/1, dated 8 October 1999, the title should read: "ECUADOR – PROVISIONAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURE ON CEMENT FROM MEXICO." ∗ English only
Date: 12 October 1999
Document codes: WT/DS182/1/Corr.1; WT/DS182/1; G/L/328/Corr.1; G/ADP/D19/1/Corr.1; G/L/328; G/ADP/D19/1
Complainant: Norway
Respondent: EU
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. XIX  GATT 1994Art. 2, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 7.4, 11.1(b)  Safeguards

∗

ECUADOR – DEFINITIVE ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
GREY PORTLAND CEMENT FROM MEXICO
Request for Consultations by Mexico
Corrigendum
In document – – , dated 8 October 1999, the title should
read:
"ECUADOR – PROVISIONAL ANTI-DUMPING MEASURE ON CEMENT FROM MEXICO."

∗ English only