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BRAZIL – MEASURES ON IMPORT LICENSING AND MINIMUM IMPORT PRICES
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 1 November 1999
Document codes: WT/DS183/2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Brazil
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. II, VIII, X, XI  GATT 1994Art. 1, 3, 5, 8  Import LicensingArt. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7  Customs valuation

BRAZIL – MEASURES ON IMPORT LICENSING AND MINIMUM IMPORT PRICES
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 27 October 1999, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Permanent Mission of Brazil, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), th e United States Government hereby notifies the
Government of Brazil that, in light of the substantial trade interest of the United States, it desires to be
joined in the consultations under Article 19 of the WTO Agreement on Agriculture, Article 6 of the
Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures, Article 19 of the WTO Agreement on Implementation of
Article VII of the GATT 1994, and Article XX II of GATT 1994 requested by the European
Communities in a document circulated on 25 October 1999 () concerning various
measures on import licensing and minimum pricing taken by Brazil impacting textile products
Sorbitol and Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC).
The United States has a substantial trade inte rest in the product markets affected by the
alleged Brazilian actions detailed in the request of the European Communities. In 1998, US textile
exports to Brazil totaled $127.98 million declining from $178.2 million in 1997. US textile exports
totaling $58.5 million in the first six months of 1999, down from $91.5 million in the first six month
of 1998. For CMC, US exports to brazil totaled $1.14 million in 1998 and $1.25 million in the first
six months of 1999. US exports of Sorbitol totaled $1.1 million in 1998 and $503,000 in the first six
months of 1999.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Japan Note by the Secretariat
Date: 24 May 2000
Document codes: WT/DS184/3; WT/DS184/2.; WT/DS184/2; WT/DS184/2
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN
HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Japan
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 20 March 2000, the Dispute Se ttlement Body (DSB) established a Panel in
accordance with the request made by Japan in document
2. At that meeting, the parties to the dispute also agreed that the Panel should have standard
terms of reference. The terms of reference are, therefore, the following:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited
by Japan in document , the matter referred to the DSB by Japan in
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 9 May 2000, Japan requested the Director-General to determine the composition of the
Panel, pursuant to paragraph 7 of Article 8 of the DSU. This paragraph provides:
"If there is no agreement on the panelists within 20 days after the date of the
establishment of a panel, at the request of either party, the Director-General, in
consultation with the Chairman of the DSB and the Chairman of the relevant Council
or Committee, shall determine the composition of the panel by appointing the
panelists whom the Director-General considers most appropriate in accordance with
any relevant special or additional rules or procedures of the covered agreement or
covered agreements which are at issue in the dispute, after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of the DSB shall inform the Members of the
composition of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the
Chairman receives such a request".
4. The Director-General composed the Panel as follows:
Chairman: Mr. Harsha V. Singh
Members: Mr. Yanyong Phuangrach
Ms. Lidia di Vico
5. Brazil, Canada, Chile, the European Communities and Korea have reserved their rights to
participate in the panel proceedings as third parties.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 22 November 2000
Document codes: WT/DS184/4
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN
HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
The following communication, dated 22 November 2000, addressed to the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 12.9 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 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 United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products
from Japan (DS184) was established by the DSB on 20 March 2000 and composed on 24 May 2000.
It will not, however, be possible for the Panel to complete its work in six months since the
parties requested to be given the maximum amount of time for preparing submissions and oral
statements.
The Panel expects to complete its work by February 2001, depending on translation.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 22 June 2001
Document codes: WT/DS184/6
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Communication from the Appellate Body
The following communication, dated 22 June 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
25 April 2001, with the result that the 60-day period will expire on Monday, 25 June 2001. The
Appellate Body will not be able to circulate its Report by Monday, 25 June 2001. We estimate that
the Appellate Body Report in this appeal will be circulated to WTO Members no later than Tuesday,
24 July 2001.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 24 July 2001
Document codes: WT/DS184/7; WT/DS184/AB/R.
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Communication from the Appellate Body
The following communication, dated 24 July 2001, from Mr. Claus-Dieter Ehlermann, 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 pleased to send you a copy of the Report of the Appellate Body in United States – Anti-
Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan , 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. Yasuhei Taniguchi as Presiding Member;
Mr. Florentino P. Feliciano and Mr. Julio Lacarte-Muró, as Members.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Extension of Time Period under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU
Date: 23 November 2001
Document codes: WT/DS184/10; WT/DS184/9
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Extension of Time Period under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU
The following communication, dated 21 November 2001, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States and the Permanent Mission of Japan to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated at the request of those delegations.
We wish to refer to the communication from the Government of Japan, dated 20 November
2001 (), whereby the latter requested bi nding arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU) in order to
determine the "reasonable period of time" for the United States of America to implement the
recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in the proceeding,
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(WT/DS184), adopted on 23 August 2001.
The Parties to the dispute, the United States and Japan, are currently holding consultations for
the appointment of an arbitrator, pursuant to footnote 12 to Article 21.3(c) of the DSU.
With respect to the time-period for the binding arbitration, Article 21.3(c) of the DSU
provides that the reasonable period of time for implementation be determined through binding
arbitration within 90 days after the date of adoption of the recommendations and rulings by the DSB.
This adoption took place on 23 August 2001. As this 90-day period is about to expire, we have
agreed that the award of an arbitrator is to be made no later than 19 February 2002, and that award
shall be deemed to be the award of the arbitrator for the purpose of Article 21.3(c) of the DSU in
determining the "reasonable period of time" for th e United States to implement the recommendations
and rulings of the DSB.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Surveillance of Implementation of Recommendations and Rulings Appointment of Arbitrator under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
Date: 10 December 2001
Document codes: WT/DS184/11; WT/DS184/9
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Surveillance of Implementation of Recommendations and Rulings
Appointment of Arbitrator under Article 21.3(c) of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
The following communication, dated 6 December 2001, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States and the Permanent Mission of Japan to the Director-General, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.3(c) of the DSU.
We wish to refer to the communication from the Government of Japan, dated 20 November
2001 (), whereby the latter requested binding arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU) in order to
determine the "reasonable period of time" for the United States of America to implement the
recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in the above proceeding,
adopted on 23 August 2001.
The Parties to the dispute, the United States and Japan, have agreed on an arbitrator,
Mr. Florentino P. Feliciano, pursuant to footnote 12 to Article 21.3(c) of the DSU. The purpose of
this letter is to request you to officially convey to Mr. Feliciano our request for him to act as arbitrator
in this proceeding. We also request that the staff of the WTO Appellate Body Secretariat assist
Mr. Feliciano in his functions as arbitrator.
With respect to the time-period for the binding arbitration, the parties to the dispute have
already agreed that the award of the arbitrator is to be made no later than 19 February 2002, and that it
shall be deemed to be the award of the arbitrator for the purpose of Article 21.3(c) of the DSU in
determining the "reasonable period of time" for th e United States to implement the recommendations
and rulings of the DSB. We confirm herewith this agreement, as contained in the communication
from the United States and Japan dated 21 November 2001 (WT/DS184/10).
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Surveillance of Implementation of Recommendations and Rulings Acceptance of the Appointment as Arbitrator under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
Date: 10 December 2001
Document codes: WT/DS184/12
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Surveillance of Implementation of Recommendations and Rulings
Acceptance of the Appointment as Arbitrator under Article 21.3(c) of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
The following communication, dated 10 December 2001, from Mr. Florentino P. Feliciano to
the Permanent Mission of Japan and the Permanent Mission of the United States, is circulated to
WTO Members.
I have the honour to refer to your joint letter, dated 6 December 2001, in which you indicate
your agreement to appoint me as arbitrator pursuant to Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU") to determine the reasonable period
of time for the United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in (WT/DS184). I
write to inform you that I accept the appointment.
I take note also of your communication WT /DS184/10, dated 21 November 2001, explaining
that both parties have agreed to extend the deadline for arbitration allotted by Article 21.3(c) of the
DSU, and requesting that this arbitration be completed no later than 19 February 2002.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
Date: 19 February 2002
Document codes: WT/DS184/14; WT/DS184/13
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
The following communication, dated 19 February 2002, from the Arbitrator,
Mr. Florentino P. Feliciano, to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes.
I am pleased to send you a copy of my Arbitration Award in , , pursuant to
Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
It will be circulated to the Members of the WTO later today. It is a confidential document until its
circulation.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Status Report by the United States
Date: 20 September 2002
Document codes: WT/DS184/15
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Status Report by the United States
The following communication, dated 19 September 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS184)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 23 August 2001, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184). At the following DSB meeting on 10 September 2001, the United States informed the
DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with
this matter. At that time, the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time"
would be required to complete this process. On 19 February 2002, an arbitrator found that 15 months,
or until 23 November 2002, constituted a reasonable time for implementation.
As the United States explained to the arbitrator, implementation of the DSB recommendations
and rulings in this dispute has both administrative and statutory aspects. On 15 August 2002, the US
Department of Commerce published a proposed change to its "arm's-length" test in the Federal
Register, 67 Fed. Reg. 53339, and requested comments from the public by 30 August 2002, with
rebuttal comments by 6 September 2002. The US Department of Commerce intends to apply any test
adopted to the products involved in the investigation underlying this dispute in a manner
implementing the recommendations and rulings of the DSB. At that time, the Department of
Commerce intends also to implement the other recommendations and rulings of the DSB with respect
to the respondents in that investigation. With respect to the statutory aspects, the United States
Administration has held consultations with the US Congress concerning appropriate statutory
measures and continues to work with the Congress on resolving the dispute.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 1 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS184/15/Add.1
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 31 October 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS184)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 23 August 2001, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184). At the following DSB meeting on 10 September 2001, the United States informed the
DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with
this matter. At that time, the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time"
would be required to complete this process. On 19 February 2002, an arbitrator found that 15 months,
or until 23 November 2002, constituted a reasonable time for implementation.
As the United States explained to the arbitrator, implementation of the DSB recommendations
and rulings in this dispute has both administrative and statutory aspects. On 15 August 2002, the
US Department of Commerce published a proposed change to its "arm's-length" test in the Federal
Register, 67 Fed. Reg. 53339, and requested comments from the public by 30 August 2002, with
rebuttal comments by 6 September 2002. The US Department of Commerce intends to apply any test
adopted to the products involved in the investigation underlying this dispute in a manner
implementing the recommendations and rulings of the DSB. At that time, the Department of
Commerce intends also to implement the other recommendations and rulings of the DSB with respect
to the respondents in that investigation. With respect to the statutory aspects, the United States
Administration has held consultations with the US Congress concerning appropriate statutory
measures and continues to work with the Congress on resolving the dispute.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 18 November 2002
Document codes: WT/DS184/15/Add.2
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 15 November 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS184)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 23 August 2001, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184). At the following DSB meeting on 10 September 2001, the United States informed the
DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with
this matter. At that time, the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time"
would be required to complete this process. On 19 February 2002, an arbitrator found that 15 months,
or until 23 November 2002, constituted a reasonable time for implementation.
As the United States has reported in previous status reports, implementation of the DSB
recommendations and rulings in this dispute has both administrative and statutory aspects. With
respect to the administrative aspects, on 8 November 2002, the US Department of Commerce issued a
draft determination to the parties involved in the anti-dumping duty investigation underlying this
dispute. That draft determination addresses the recommendations and rulings of the DSB relating to
the calculation of dumping margins for respondents in that investigation, including the application of
a new "arm's length" test and adjustments with respect to "facts available". In addition, having
solicited and considered comments from the public, the US Department of Commerce has announced
a new arm's length test that will be applied to proceedings initiated after 23 November 2002. With
respect to the statutory aspects, the United States Administration has been consulting with the
US Congress concerning appropriate statutory measures and will continue to work with the Congress
on resolving the dispute.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 20 January 2003
Document codes: WT/DS184/15/Add.4
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 16 January 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS184)
 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 23 August 2001, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184). At the following DSB meeting on 10 September 2001, the United States informed the
DSB of its intention to implement the recommendati ons and rulings of the DSB in connection with
this matter. At that time, the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time"
would be required to complete this process. On 19 February 2002, an arbitrator found that 15 months,
or until 23 November 2002, constituted a reasonable time for implementation. On 5 December 2002,
the DSB extended this period until 31 December 2003, or until the end of the first session of the
current Congress, whichever is earlier.
On 22 November 2002, the US Department of Commerce issued a new final determination in
the hot-rolled steel antidumping duty investigation that implements the recommendations and rulings
of the DSB with respect to the calculation of antidumping margins in that investigation. Details of
this determination are provided in
With respect to the recommendations and rulings of the DSB related to the US antidumping
duty statute, the US Administration continues to c onsult and to work with the Congress on resolving
this aspect of the dispute in a mutually satisfactory manner. The 108th Congress is now getting
organized and preparing to resume work.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 7 February 2003
Document codes: WT/DS184/15/Add.5
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 6 February 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS184)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 23 August 2001, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184). At the following DSB meeting on 10 September 2001, the United States informed the
DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with
this matter. At that time, the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time"
would be required to complete this process. On 19 February 2002, an arbitrator found that 15 months,
or until 23 November 2002, constituted a reasonable time for implementation. On 5 December 2002,
the DSB extended this period until 31 December 2003, or until the end of the first session of the
current Congress, whichever is earlier.
On 22 November 2002, the US Department of Commerce issued a new final determination in
the hot-rolled steel antidumping duty investigation that implements the recommendations and rulings
of the DSB with respect to the calculation of antidumping margins in that investigation. Details of
this determination are provided in
With respect to the recommendations and rulings of the DSB related to the US antidumping
duty statute, the US Administration continues to c onsult and to work with the Congress on resolving
this aspect of the dispute in a mutually satisfactory manner.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 7 March 2003
Document codes: WT/DS184/15/Add.6
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 6 March 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS184)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 23 August 2001, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184). At the following DSB meeting on 10 September 2001, the United States informed the
DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with
this matter. At that time, the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time"
would be required to complete this process. On 19 February 2002, an arbitrator found that 15 months,
or until 23 November 2002, constituted a reasonable time for implementation. On 5 December 2002,
the DSB extended this period until 31 December 2003, or until the end of the first session of the
current Congress, whichever is earlier.
On 22 November 2002, the US Department of Commerce issued a new final determination in
the hot-rolled steel anti-dumping duty investig ation that implements the recommendations and
rulings of the DSB with respect to the calculati on of anti-dumping margins in that investigation.
Details of this determination are provided in
With respect to the recommendations and rulings of the DSB related to the US anti-dumping
duty statute, the US Administration continues to c onsult and to work with the Congress on resolving
this aspect of the dispute in a mutually satisfactory manner.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 4 April 2003
Document codes: WT/DS184/15/Add.7
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 3 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS184)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 23 August 2001, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184). At the following DSB meeting on 10 September 2001, the United States informed the
DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with
this matter. At that time, the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time"
would be required to complete this process. On 19 February 2002, an arbitrator found that 15 months,
or until 23 November 2002, constituted a reasonable time for implementation. On 5 December 2002,
the DSB extended this period until 31 December 2003, or until the end of the first session of the
current Congress, whichever is earlier.
On 22 November 2002, the US Department of Commerce issued a new final determination in
the hot-rolled steel anti-dumping duty investig ation that implements the recommendations and
rulings of the DSB with respect to the calculati on of anti-dumping margins in that investigation.
Details of this determination are provided in
With respect to the recommendations and rulings of the DSB related to the US anti-dumping
duty statute, the US Administration will continue its efforts to work with the Congress on resolving
this aspect of the dispute in a mutually satisfactory manner.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 9 May 2003
Document codes: WT/DS184/15/Add.8
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 8 May 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS184)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 23 August 2001, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184). At the following DSB meeting on 10 September 2001, the United States informed the
DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with
this matter. At that time, the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time"
would be required to complete this process. On 19 February 2002, an arbitrator found that 15 months,
or until 23 November 2002, constituted a reasonable time for implementation. On 5 December 2002,
the DSB extended this period until 31 December 2003, or until the end of the first session of the
current Congress, whichever is earlier.
On 22 November 2002, the US Department of Commerce issued a new final determination in
the hot-rolled steel anti-dumping duty investig ation that implements the recommendations and
rulings of the DSB with respect to the calculati on of anti-dumping margins in that investigation.
Details of this determination are provided in
With respect to the recommendations and rulings of the DSB related to the US anti-dumping
duty statute, the US Administration is continuing its efforts to work with the Congress on resolving
this aspect of the dispute in a mutually satisfactory manner. Most recently, on 14 April 2003,
Ambassador Zoellick and Secretary of Commerce Evans wrote to Congress in support of specific
legislative amendments to implement the DSB's recommendations and rulings. The US
Administration will work for passage of these amendments.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 16 June 2003
Document codes: WT/DS184/15/Add.9
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 12 June 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS184)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 23 August 2001, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184). At the following DSB meeting on 10 September 2001, the United States informed the
DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with
this matter. At that time, the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time"
would be required to complete this process. On 19 February 2002, an arbitrator found that 15 months,
or until 23 November 2002, constituted a reasonable time for implementation. On 5 December 2002,
the DSB extended this period until 31 December 2003, or until the end of the first session of the
current Congress, whichever is earlier.
On 22 November 2002, the US Department of Commerce issued a new final determination in
the hot-rolled steel anti-dumping duty investig ation that implements the recommendations and
rulings of the DSB with respect to the calculati on of anti-dumping margins in that investigation.
Details of this determination are provided in
With respect to the recommendations and rulings of the DSB related to the US anti-dumping
duty statute, the US Administration continues to c onsult and work with the US Congress to resolve
this aspect of the dispute. On 14 April 2003, Ambassador Zoellick and Secretary of Commerce Evans
wrote to Congress in support of specific legislative amendments to implement the DSB's
recommendations and rulings. The US Administration will work for passage of these amendments.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 11 July 2003
Document codes: WT/DS184/15/Add.10
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 10 July 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS184)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 23 August 2001, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184). At the following DSB meeting on 10 September 2001, the United States informed the
DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with
this matter. At that time, the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time"
would be required to complete this process. On 19 February 2002, an arbitrator found that 15 months,
or until 23 November 2002, constituted a reasonable time for implementation. On 5 December 2002,
the DSB extended this period until 31 December 2003, or until the end of the first session of the
current Congress, whichever is earlier.
On 22 November 2002, the US Department of Commerce issued a new final determination in
the hot-rolled steel anti-dumping duty investig ation that implements the recommendations and
rulings of the DSB with respect to the calculati on of anti-dumping margins in that investigation.
Details of this determination are provided in
With respect to the recommendations and rulings of the DSB related to the US anti-dumping
duty statute, the US Administration has expressed its support for specific legislative amendments that
would implement the DSB's recommendations and rulings, and is working for passage of these
amendments.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 19 August 2003
Document codes: WT/DS184/15/Add.11
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 18 August 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS184)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 23 August 2001, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184). At the following DSB meeting on 10 September 2001, the United States informed the
DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with
this matter. At that time, the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time"
would be required to complete this process. On 19 February 2002, an arbitrator found that 15 months,
or until 23 November 2002, constituted a reasonable time for implementation. On 5 December 2002,
the DSB extended this period until 31 December 2003, or until the end of the first session of the
current Congress, whichever is earlier.
On 22 November 2002, the US Department of Commerce issued a new final determination in
the hot-rolled steel anti-dumping duty investig ation that implements the recommendations and
rulings of the DSB with respect to the calculati on of anti-dumping margins in that investigation.
Details of this determination are provided in
In addition, the US Administration has expressed its support for specific legislative
amendments that would implement the DSB's recommendations and rulings with respect to the US
anti-dumping duty statute, and is working with the US Congress to pass these amendments.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 22 September 2003
Document codes: WT/DS184/15/Add.12
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, South Korea
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 18, Annex I, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON
CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 19 September 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS184)
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
On 23 August 2001, the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
(WT/DS184). At the following DSB meeting on 10 September 2001, the United States informed the
DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with
this matter. At that time, the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time"
would be required to complete this process. On 19 February 2002, an arbitrator found that 15 months,
or until 23 November 2002, constituted a reasonable time for implementation. On 5 December 2002,
the DSB extended this period until 31 December 2003, or until the end of the first session of the
current Congress, whichever is earlier.
On 22 November 2002, the US Department of Commerce issued a new final determination in
the hot-rolled steel anti-dumping duty investig ation that implements the recommendations and
rulings of the DSB with respect to the calculati on of anti-dumping margins in that investigation.
Details of this determination are provided in
In addition, the US Administration has expressed its support for specific legislative
amendments that would implement the DSB's recommendations and rulings with respect to the US
anti-dumping duty statute, and is working with the US Congress to pass these amendments.