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UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Replacement of the Chairperson of the Panel Note by the Secretariat
Date: 29 August 2005
Document codes: WT/DS264/23
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan, New Zealand, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON
SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada

Replacement of the Chairperson of the Panel

Note by the Secretariat

1. On 3 August 2005, following his appointment as a Deputy Director-General of the WTO
Secretariat, Mr. Harsha Singh resigned from his positi on as Chairman of this Panel. Subsequently, on
18 August 2005 Canada requested the Director-Gen eral to appoint a replacement Chairperson,
pursuant to paragraph 7 of Article 8 of the DSU, which 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 com position of the panel by appointing the
panelists whom the Director-General consid ers 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 th e dispute, after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of the DSB shall inform the Members of the
composition of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the
Chairman receives such a request."
2. On 26 August 2005, the Director-General a ppointed a new Chairman of the Panel.
Accordingly, the composition of the Panel is as follows:
Chairman: Dr. Toufiq Ali

Members: Mr. Gerhard Hannes Welge
 Mr. Adrián Makuc
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 20 September 2005
Document codes: WT/DS264/24
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan, New Zealand, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON
 SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada

Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 16 September 2005, addressed to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated pur suant to Article 21.5 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU).

 Article 21.5 of the DSU stipulates that a panel considering the existence or consistency with a
covered agreement of measures taken to comply with the recommendations and rulings of the DSB
shall circulate its report within 90 days after the date of referral of the matter to it.

 Article 21.5 of the DSU further states that wh en a panel considers that it cannot provide its
report within this time frame, it shall inform the DS B in writing of the reasons for the delay together
with an estimate of the period within which it will submit its report.

 The matter
- Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada (DS264) was referred to the original Panel by the
DSB on 1 June 2005, with the formalities in composing the Panel being completed on 3 June 2005.

 It will not be possible for the Panel to complete its work in 90 days in light of the withdrawal
of the Chairman of the Panel and consequent need to appoint a new Chairman, and scheduling
conflicts.

 The Panel expects to complete its work in February 2006.
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 14 July 2006
Document codes: WT/DS264/26
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan, New Zealand, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON
SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada

Communication from the Appellate Body

 The following communication, dated 14 July 2006, from the Chairman of the Appellate Body
addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settle ment Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 I am writing to you pursuant to Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, which stipulates that, as a general rule, the Appellate Body will
circulate its Report no later than 60 days afte r the appellant has formally notified the Dispute
Settlement Body (the "DSB") of its decision to appeal . Article 17.5 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.

 Canada notified the DSB on 17 May 2006 of its decision to appeal certain issues of law
covered in the Panel Report and le gal interpretations developed by the Panel in this case, with the
result that the 60-day period expires on Monday, 17 July 2006. Due to the time required for
completion and translation of the Report, the Appella te Body will not be able to circulate its Report
by Monday, 17 July 2006. We estimate that th e Appellate Body Report in this appeal will be
circulated to WTO Members no later than Tuesday, 15 August 2006.
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 15 August 2006
Document codes: WT/DS264/27; WT/DS264/AB/RW.
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan, New Zealand, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON
SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada

Communication from the Appellate Body

 The following communication, dated 15 Augus t 2006, from the Chairman of the Appellate
Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 It is my honour to provide to you the Report of the Appellate Body in , Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by
Canada , 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: Mr. Georges Abi-Saab, as
Presiding Member; Mr. Luiz Olavo Baptista and Mr. Giorgio Sacerdoti, as Members.
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 8 September 2004
Document codes: WT/DS264/9; WT/DS264/AB/R; WT/DS264/R
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan, New Zealand, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON
SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

Appellate Body Report and Panel Report

Action by the Dispute Settlement Body

 At its meeting on 31 August 2004, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body
report on
() 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 – DÉTERMINATION FINALE DE L'EXISTENCE

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

 À sa réunion du 31 août 2004, l'Organe de rè glement des différends a adopté le rapport de
l'Organe d'appel intitulé " États-Unis – Détermination finale de l'existence d'un dumping concernant
rapprocher de celui de l'Organe d'appel.

ESTADOS UNIDOS - DETERMINACIÓN DEFINITIVA DE LA EXISTENCIA
DE DUMPING RESPECTO DE LA MADERA BLANDA
PROCEDENTE DEL CANADÁ

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias

 En su reunión de 31 de agosto de 2004, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
UNITED STATES - FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 5 September 2006
Document codes: WT/DS264/28; WT/DS264/AB/RW; WT/DS264/RW
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan, New Zealand, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES - FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON
SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

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

Action by the Dispute Settlement Body

 At its meeting on 1 September 2006, the Di spute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate
Body report on United States – Final Dumping Determination on Softwood Lumber from Canada:
Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada () and the Panel report
(), as reversed by the Appellate Body report. The Panel report should be read in
conjunction with the Appellate Body report.

ÉTATS-UNIS - DÉTERMINATION FINALE DE L'EXISTENCE

Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial au titre de l'article 21:5

 À sa réunion du 1 er septembre 2006, l'Organe de règlemen t des différends a adopté le rapport
de l'Organe d'appel intitulé " États-Unis – Détermination finale de l'existence d'un dumping
spécial est à rapprocher de celui de l'Organe d'appel.

ESTADOS UNIDOS - DETERMINACIÓN DEFINITIVA DE LA
EXISTENCIA DE DUMPING RESPECTO DE LA MADERA
BLANDA PROCEDENTE DEL CANADÁ

Informe del Órgano de Apelación e informe del Grupo Especial de

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias

 En su reunión de 1º de septiembre de 2006, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Request from Canada for Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU
Date: 20 October 2004
Document codes: WT/DS264/10; WT/DS264/AB/R; WT/DS264/R
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan, New Zealand, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON
SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

Request from Canada for Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 18 Octobe r 2004, from the delegation of Canada to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of that delegation.

 On 31 August 2004, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) adopted the Appellate Body Report
and the Panel Report in ( and ).

 At the DSB meeting of 27 September 2004, the United States stated that it would require a
reasonable period of time to comply with the recommendations and rulings of the DSB.
Unfortunately, Canada and the United States have been unable to agree on a reasonable period of
time.

 As a result, Canada requests that the reasonabl e period of time be determined through binding
arbitration pursuant to Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU) within 90 days afte r the adoption of the recommendations and rulings
(i.e., on or before 29 November 2004).

 Canada stands ready to enter into consultations with the United States with a view to reaching
agreement on an arbitrator within the 10-day period provided for in footnote 12 of the DSU.
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Request by the United States for Arbitration under Article 22.6 of the DSU
Date: 1 June 2005
Document codes: WT/DS264/19
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan, New Zealand, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON
SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

Request by the United States for Arbitration under Article 22.6 of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 31 May 2005, from the delegation of the United States
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 22.6 of the DSU.

 Regarding the dispute (WT/DS264), my authorities have instructed me to inform you that, pursuant to
Article 22.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Pr ocedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
("DSU"), the United States objects to the level of suspension of concessions or other obligations
proposed by Canada in document

 Accordingly, as required by Article 22.6 of the DSU, "the matter shall be referred to
arbitration."
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mauritius
Date: 8 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS265/2
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, New Zealand, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S., Côte d’Ivoire
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.3, 8, 9.1, 10.1  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.1(a)  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Mauritius
The following communication, dated 4 October 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
Mauritius to the Permanent Delegation of the European Communities, 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.
We refer to the communications from the Permanent Missions of Australia and Brazil
addressed to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body entitled "" and which
have been circulated on 1 October 2002, in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU, as documents
, , and G/ SCM/D47/1; and , ,
 and respectively.
The communications refer to consultations being sought with the European Communities
(EC) pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU), Article XXII:1 of the Genera l Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994),
Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture, and Articles 4 and 30 of the Agreement on Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement) with respect to the EC's Common Organisation of the
Market in sugar and its application and implementation; and to the export subsidies provided by the
EC to the sugar sector, respectively.
In view of the substantial trade interest of Mauritius, as a supplier to the EC sugar market, my
authorities have instructed me to notify you of the desire of Mauritius to be joined in the consultations
between the EC, Australia and Brazil pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Mauritius looks forward to receiving your reply to this request.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Brazil
Date: 10 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS265/3
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, New Zealand, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S., Côte d’Ivoire
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.3, 8, 9.1, 10.1  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.1(a)  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Brazil
The following communication, dated 8 October 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Brazil
to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, 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.
I refer to the Australian request for consultations concerning the European Communities'
Common Organization of the Market in sugar and its application and implementation, made on
27 September 2002, pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
1994 (GATT 1994), Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture and Articles 4 and 30 of the
Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement), which was circulated to
Members on 1 October 2002 (, , and ).
In light of Brazil's substantial trade interest as one of the world largest exporters and
producers of sugar, I hereby wish to convey the desire of the Government of Brazil, pursuant to
Article 4.11 of the DSU, to join in those consultations.
I would be grateful for your positive response.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Swaziland
Date: 10 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS265/4
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, New Zealand, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S., Côte d’Ivoire
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.3, 8, 9.1, 10.1  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.1(a)  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Swaziland
The following communication, dated 8 October 2002, from the Embassy of the Kingdom of
Swaziland to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, 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.
I have the honour to refer to the communications from the Permanent Missions of Australia
and Brazil addressed to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and the Dispute
Settlement Body entitled "" and which have been
circulated on 1 October 2002, in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU, as documents ,
, G/AG/ GEN/52 and ; and , , and
 respectively.
The communications refer to consultations being sought with the European Communities
(EC) pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU), Article XXII:1 of the Genera l Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994),
Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture, and Articles 4 and 30 of the Agreement on Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement) with respect to the EC's Common Organisation of the
Market in sugar and its application and implementation; and to the export subsidies provided by the
EC to the sugar sector, respectively.
In view of the substantial trade interest of Sw aziland, as a supplier to the EC sugar market,
my authorities have instructed me to notify you of the desire of Swaziland to be joined in the
consultations between the EC, Australia and Brazil pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Swaziland looks forward to receiving your reply to this request.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Fiji
Date: 10 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS265/5
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, New Zealand, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S., Côte d’Ivoire
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.3, 8, 9.1, 10.1  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.1(a)  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Fiji
The following communication, dated 7 October 2002, from the Permanent Representative of
Fiji to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, 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.
We refer to the communications from the Permanent Missions of Australia and Brazil
addressed to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body entitled "" and which
have been circulated on 1 October 2002, in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU, as documents
, , and G/ SCM/D47/1; and , ,
 and respectively.
The communications refer to consultations being sought with the European Communities
(EC) pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU), Article XXII:1 of the Genera l Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994),
Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture, and Articles 4 and 30 of the Agreement on Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement) with respect to the EC's Common Organization of the
Market in sugar and its application and implementation; and to the export subsidies provided by the
EC to the sugar sector, respectively.
In view of the substantial trade interest of Fiji, as a supplier to the EC sugar market, my
authorities have instructed me to notify you of th e desire of Fiji to be joined in the consultations
between the EC, Australia and Brazil pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Fiji looks forward to receiving your reply to this request.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Guyana
Date: 10 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS265/6
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, New Zealand, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S., Côte d’Ivoire
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.3, 8, 9.1, 10.1  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.1(a)  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Guyana
The following communication, dated 8 October 2002, from the Embassy of the Cooperative
Republic of Guyana to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, 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.
I refer to the communications from the Permanent Missions of Australia and Brazil to the
Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body entitled "" which have been circulated on
1 October 2002 in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU as documents , ,
 and G/ SCM/D47/1 and , G/L/ 570, a nd
respectively.
The communications in reference concern the requests for consultations with the European
Communities (EC) pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994
(GATT 1994), Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture and Articles 4 and 30 of the Agreement on
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement) with respect to the EC's Common
Organisation of the Market in sugar and its application and implementation, and to the export
subsidies provided by the EC to the sugar sector respectively.
In view of the substantial trade interest of Guyana as a supplier to the EC sugar market, my
authorities have instructed me to notify you of the desire of Guyana to be joined in the consultations
between the European Communities, Australia and Brazil pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Guyana awaits your reply to this request.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Belize
Date: 14 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS265/7
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, New Zealand, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S., Côte d’Ivoire
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.3, 8, 9.1, 10.1  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.1(a)  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Belize
The following communication, dated 10 October 2002, from the Mission of Belize to the
 to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, 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.
Reference is made to the letters from the Permanent Missions of Australia and Brazil to the
Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body entitled "European Communities - Export Subsidies on Sugar" which were circulated on
1 October 2002, in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU as documents , ,
, G/ SCM/D47/1 and , G/L/ 570, ,
respectively.
The correspondence referred to above is in regard to consultation being sought with the
European Communities as per Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article XXII:1 of the GATT 1994, Article 19 of the Agreement on
Agriculture and Articles 4 and 30 of the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM
Agreement) with respect to the EC's Common Organization of the market in sugar and its application
and implementation, and to the export subsidies provided by the EC to the sugar sector.
Belize, as a supplier to the EC sugar market , has a significant interest in this matter.
Consequently, my authorities have instructed me to notify you of the desire of Belize to be joined in
the consultations between the EC, Australia and Brazil in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
An early reply to this request would be greatly appreciated.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Jamaica
Date: 15 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS265/8
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, New Zealand, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S., Côte d’Ivoire
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.3, 8, 9.1, 10.1  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.1(a)  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Jamaica
The following communication, dated 10 October 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
Jamaica to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, 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.
Upon instruction from my authorities, I hereby convey the request of the Government of
Jamaica to be joined in the consultations between the European Communities (EC), Australia and
Brazil, in accordance with Article 4.11 of the Dis pute Settlement Understanding (DSU), and pursuant
to the communications from the Permanent Missio ns of Australia and Brazil directed to the
Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, entitled "European Communities - Export
Subsidies on Sugar", and which were recently circulated as documents , ,
, G/ SM/D47/1 and , G/L/ 570, 3, ,
respectively.
As you are aware, the aforementioned communications, inter alia, request consultations with
the European Communities pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture, and Articles 4 and 30 of the
Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement) with respect to the EC's
Common Organization of the Market in sugar and its application and implementation, and export
subsidies provided by the EC to the sugar sector.
In light of the substantial trade interest of Jamaica as a supplier to the EC sugar market, I have
been instructed to convey to the European Commun ities the desire of Jamaica to be joined in the
consultations between the EC, Australia and Brazil.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from India
Date: 16 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS265/9
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, New Zealand, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S., Côte d’Ivoire
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.3, 8, 9.1, 10.1  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.1(a)  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from India
The following communication, dated 11 October 2002, from the Permanent Mission of India
to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, 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 Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Indi a hereby notifies its desire to be joined in the
consultations requested by the Permanent Mission of Australia to the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission and to the Chairman of th e Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) pursuant to
Article 4 of the DSU, Article XXII:1 of the Ge neral Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT
1994), Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture, and Articles 4 and 30 of the Agreement on
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement) with respect to the EC's Common
Organisation of the Market in sugar and its application and implementation. The 27 September 2002
communication from the Permanent Mission of Australia to the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission was circulated to WTO Members on 1 October 2002 (; ;

India has substantial trade interest in the consultations on this matter, export subsidies to
sugar. We would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of consultations, so as to enable
us to participate in the consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Zimbabwe
Date: 16 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS265/10
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, New Zealand, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S., Côte d’Ivoire
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.3, 8, 9.1, 10.1  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.1(a)  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Zimbabwe
The following communication, dated 9 October 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
Zimbabwe to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, 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.
I make reference to the Communications from the Permanent Missions of Australia and Brazil
addressed to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body entitled "European Co mmunities - Export Subsidies on Sugar" and which
were circulated on 1 October 2002, in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU, as Documents
, , G/AG/ GEN/52 and and , ,
 and , respectively.
The Communications refer to consultation being sought with the European Communities (EC)
pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU), Article XXII:1 of the Genera l Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994),
Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture, and Articles 4 and 30 of the Agreement on Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement) regarding the EC's Common Organisation of the Market
in sugar and its application and implementation, and to the export subsidies provided by the EC to the
sugar sector, respectively.
In view of Zimbabwe's substantial trade interest in this matter as a supplier of sugar to the EC
market, Zimbabwe is interested to join in the consultations between the EC, Australia and Brazil
pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Malawi
Date: 16 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS265/11
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, New Zealand, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S., Côte d’Ivoire
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.3, 8, 9.1, 10.1  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.1(a)  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Malawi
The following communication, dated 9 October 2002, from the Embassy of Malawi in
Brussels to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, 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.
We refer to the Communications from the Permanent Missions of Australia and Brazil
addressed to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body entitled "European Co mmunities - Export Subsidies on Sugar" and which
have been circulated on 1 October 2002, in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU, as Documents
, , G/AG/ GEN/52 and and , ,
 and respectively.
The Communications refer to consultations being sought with the European Communities
(EC) pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU), Article XXII:1 of the Genera l Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994),
Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture, and Articles 4 and 30 of the Agreement on Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement) with respect to the EC's Common Organisation of the
Market in sugar and its application and implementation and to the export subsidies provided by the
EC to the sugar sector, respectively.
In view of the substantial trade interest of Malawi as a supplier to the EC sugar market, acting
on authority vested in me by my government, I wish to notify you of the desire of Malawi to be joined
in the consultations between the EC, Australia and Brazil pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 17 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS265/12
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, New Zealand, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S., Côte d’Ivoire
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.3, 8, 9.1, 10.1  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.1(a)  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 11 October 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
Canada to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, 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 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 Australia pursuant to Article 4 of the DSU, Article XXII:1 of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture and Articles 4 and
30 of the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures, with respect to the EC's Common
Organization of the Market in sugar and its application and implementation. The relevant
communication from the Permanent Mission of Australia to the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission, dated 27 September 2002, was circulated to WTO Members on
1 October 2002 (; ; ; ).
Canada has both a systemic and commercial interest in the issues under consultation. Canada
has a systemic interest in WTO disciplines applicable to export subsidies. As a producer and exporter
of sugar, Canada also has a specific commercial interest in these consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Kenya
Date: 17 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS265/13
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, New Zealand, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S., Côte d’Ivoire
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.3, 8, 9.1, 10.1  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.1(a)  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Kenya
The following communication, dated 10 October 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Kenya
to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, 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.
We refer to the communications from the Permanent Missions of Australia and Brazil
addressed to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body entitled "European Co mmunities - Export Subsidies on Sugar" and which
have been circulated on 1 October 2002, in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU, as Documents
, , and , and , ,
 and respectively.
The communications refer to consultations being sought with the European Communities
(EC) pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU), Article XXII:1 of the Genera l Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994),
Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture, and Ar ticles 4.1 and 30 of the Agreement on Subsidies
and Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement) with respect to the EC's Common Organization of
the Market in Sugar and its application and implementation and to the export subsidies provided by
the EC to the sugar sector, respectively.
In view of the substantive trade interest of Kenya, as a supplier to the EC sugar market, my
authorities have instructed me to notify you of the desire of Kenya to be joined in the consultations
between the EC, Australia and Brazil pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Barbados
Date: 17 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS265/14
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, New Zealand, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S., Côte d’Ivoire
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.3, 8, 9.1, 10.1  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.1(a)  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Barbados
The following communication, dated 10 October 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
Barbados to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, 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.
We refer to the Communications from the Permanent Missions of Australia and Brazil
addressed to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body entitled "European Co mmunities - Export Subsidies on Sugar" and which
have been circulated on 1 October 2002, in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU, as Documents
, , and G/ SCM/D47/1; and , ,
 and respectively.
The Communications refer to consultations being sought with the European Communities
(EC) pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU), Article XXII:1 of the Genera l Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994),
Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture, and Articles 4 and 30 of the Agreement on Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement) with respect to the EC's Common Organisation of the
Market in sugar and its application and implementation; and to the export subsidies provided by the
EC to the sugar sector, respectively.
In view of the substantial trade interest of Barbados, as a supplier to the EC sugar market, my
authorities have instructed me to notify you of the desire of Barbados to be joined in the consultations
between the EC, Australia and Brazil pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Côte d'Ivoire
Date: 18 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS265/15
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, New Zealand, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S., Côte d’Ivoire
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.3, 8, 9.1, 10.1  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.1(a)  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Côte d'Ivoire
The following communication, dated 11 October 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Côte
d'Ivoire to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, 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.
We refer to the communications from the Permanent Missions of Australia and Brazil
addressed to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body entitled "" and which
have been circulated on 1 October 2002, in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU, as documents
, , and , and , ,
 and respectively.
The communications refer to consultations being sought with the European
Communities (EC) pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994
(GATT 1994), Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture and Articles 4.1 and 30 of the Agreement
on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement) with respect to the EC's Common
Organisation of the Market in sugar and its application and implementation, and to the export
subsidies provided by the EC to the sugar sector, respectively.
In view of the substantial trade interest of Côte d'Ivoire, as a supplier to the EC sugar market,
my authorities have instructed me to notify you of the desire of Côte d'Ivoire to be joined in the
consultations between the EC, Australia and Brazil pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Côte d'Ivoire looks forward to receiving your reply to this request.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Congo
Date: 18 October 2002
Document codes: WT/DS265/16
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, New Zealand, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S., Côte d’Ivoire
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.3, 8, 9.1, 10.1  AgricultureArt. 3.2, 3.1(a)  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – EXPORT SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Congo
The following communication, dated 11 October 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Congo
to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, 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.
We refer to the communications from the Permanent Missions of Australia and Brazil
addressed to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to the Chairman of the
Dispute Settlement Body entitled "" and which
have been circulated on 1 October 2002, in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU, as documents
, , and , and , ,
 and respectively.
The communications refer to consultations being sought with the European
Communities (EC) 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 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture and Articles 4.1 and 30 of the Agreement
on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement) with respect to the EC's Common
Organisation of the Market in sugar and its application and implementation, and to the export
subsidies provided by the EC to the sugar sector, respectively.
In view of the substantial trade interest of Congo, as a supplier to the EC sugar market, my
authorities have instructed me to notify you of the desire of Congo to be joined in the consultations
between the EC, Australia and Brazil pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Congo looks forward to receiving your reply to this request.