WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/MIN(01)/6
8 November 2001
(01-5475)
MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE
Fourth SessionDoha, 9 - 13 November 2001
ANNUAL REPORTS (2001)
The annual reports for 2001 of the General Council, Dispute Settlement Body and Trade
Policy Review Body, are reproduced hereunder.  Each report is reproduced as a separate section with
its own page numbering.  The annual reports for 2001 of other WTO bodies are listed in the Annex to
this report and will be available separately at the Ministerial Conference.
Reports
Document Symbol
Section I General Council WT/GC/53
Section II Dispute Settlement  Body WT/DSB/26 and Add.1
Section III Trade Policy Review Body WT/TPR/101
Annex List of annual reports for 2001 of other WTO bodiesSECTION I
GENERAL COUNCILWORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/GC/53
2 November 2001
(00-0000)
GENERAL COUNCIL
Annual Report (2001)
The present report has been prepared in pursuance of the Procedures for an Annual Overview
of WTO Activities and for Reporting under the WTO (WT/L/105), and sets out the actions taken by
the General Council in the period since its previous annual report.1
In carrying out its tasks, the General Council has held 6 meetings and 4 Special Sessions on
Implementation since the period covered by the previous report.  The minutes of these meetings and
Special Sessions, which remain the record of the General Council's work, are contained in documents
WT/GC/M/62 - 64, 65 and Corr.1 and 2, 66 – 71.
The following subjects are included in the report:
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1. Negotiations on agriculture and services ................................................................................4
(a) Reports of the Special Sessions of the Committee on Agriculture and of the Council
for Trade in  Services.......................................................................................................... .........4
2. Committee on Balance-of -Payments Restrictions..................................................................5
(a) Consul tations ............................................................................................................... ...............5
3. Committee on Budget, Finance and Administration .............................................................5
(a) Reports..................................................................................................................... ...................5
4. Waivers under Article IX of the WTO Agreement................................................................6
(a) Harmonize d System........................................................................................................... .........6
(i) Nicaragua, Sri Lanka........................................................................................................ ..........6
(b) Renegotiation of Schedule ................................................................................................... .......6
(i) Zambia ...................................................................................................................... ..................6
(c) Decision on the introduction of the Harmonized System changes into WTO Schedules
of tariff concessions on 1 January 1996......................................................................................7
(d) Cameroon – Agreement on the Implementati on of Article VII of the GATT 1994 ...................7
(e) Madagascar – Agreement on the Implementation of Article VII of the GATT 1994.................8
(f) Switzerland – Preferences for Al bania and Bosnia-Herzegovina...............................................8
(g) Thailand – Agreement on Trade- Related Investme nt Measures.................................................8
                                                     
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(h) Review of waivers pursuant to Ar ticle IX:4 of the WTO Agreement ........................................8
(i) Canada – CARIBCAN granted on 14 October 1996 until 31 December 2006...........................8
(ii) Cuba – Article XV:6 of the GATT 1994, granted on 14 October 1996 until 31
December 2001.................................................................................................................. .........8
(iii) Hungary – Agricultural Export Subsidies, granted on 22 October 1997 until
31 December 2001............................................................................................................... .......8
(iv) United States – ANDEAN Trade Preference Act, granted on 14 October 1996 until
4 December 2001................................................................................................................ ........9
(v) United States – Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, granted on 15 November
1995 until 31 December 2005.................................................................................................... .9
(vi) United States – Former Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, granted on 14 October
1996 until 31 December 2006.................................................................................................... .9
5. Accession matters............................................................................................................ ..........9
(a) Bahamas..................................................................................................................... .................9
(b) Cape Verde .................................................................................................................. ...............9
(c) China....................................................................................................................... ..................10
(d) Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.............................................................................................. ..10
(e) Iran........................................................................................................................ ....................10
(f) Mold ova..................................................................................................................... ...............11
(g) Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu.......................................11
(h) Tajik istan .................................................................................................................. ................12
6. Procedure for introduction of harmonized system 2002 changes to schedules of
concessions.................................................................................................................... ...........12
7. Integrated framework for trade-related technical assistance to least-developed
countries...................................................................................................................... .............13
(a) Reports of the Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Least-Developed Countries and of
the Director -General ........................................................................................................... ......13
8. Proposal to amend certain provisions of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes Pursuant to Article X of the
Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization ................................13
9. Proposals to review and to amend the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settleme nt of Disputes...................................................................................14
(a) Proposal to review the Understandin g on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes and Proposal to amend the Understanding on Rules andProcedures Governing the Se ttlement of Disputes ...................................................................14
10. Proposal for addition of an item to the General Council agenda:  "Reports of the
special sessions of the Committee on Agriculture and of the Council for Trade in
Services, and of the TRIPS Council on the mandated negotiations on agriculture,
services and geographi cal indica tions".................................................................................15
11. Participation of the Advisory Centre on WTO Law in the WTO Pension Plan ...............15
12. Work of the Committee on Regional Trade Agreements (CRTA).....................................16WT/GC/53
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13. Global electr onic commerce.................................................................................................. .16
14. Review of procedures for the circulation and derestriction of WTO documents .............18
15. Implemen tation .............................................................................................................. .........18
(a) Special Sessions on implemen tation .........................................................................................1 8
(b) Further work of the Gene ral Council on impl ementatio n.........................................................21
(c) Implementation- related issues ............................................................................................... ...21
(i) Work of the Committee on Agriculture  on implementation-related issues ...............................21
(ii) Work of the Committee on Rules of Origin on implementatio n-related issues.........................22
(iii) Work of the Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures on implementation-
related issues................................................................................................................. ............23
(iv) Report by the Director-General on activities of international financial organizations
on SPS/TBT-related programmes .............................................................................................23
(v) Work of the Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures on
implementation-re lated is sues .................................................................................................. 24
16. Overview of developments in the international trading environment ...............................24
17. Sanitary and phytosanitary measures by Canada affecting Brazilian beef exports.........24
18. India's new restrictions for ports of entry for certain goods ..............................................2519. India – Statement on material on different WTO Agreements provided to other
international intergovernmental organi zations and the WTO website by the
Secretariat.................................................................................................................... ............25
20. Switzerland – Modifications of Switzerland's GSP Scheme in favour of least-
developed co untries............................................................................................................ .....25
21. International Trade Centre UNCT AD/WTO.......................................................................25
(a) Report of the Jo int Advisory Group.......................................................................................... 25
22. Reorganization of WTO Technical Cooperation .................................................................25
23. Administrati ve ma tters...................................................................................................... .....26
(a) Procedures for the appointment  of the Director-General..........................................................26
(b) WTO Pension Plan............................................................................................................ ........26
(i) Rules of procedures of  the Management Board........................................................................26
(ii) Managemen t Board........................................................................................................... ........26
24. Observer status ............................................................................................................. ..........27
(a) Gover nments................................................................................................................. ............27
(i) Sao Tome and Principe....................................................................................................... ......27
25. Fourth Session of the Ministerial Conference ......................................................................27
(a) Preparations for th e Fourth Session ......................................................................................... .27
(b) Logistical preparations for the Ministerial Conference ............................................................28
(c) Participation of observer governments in the informal preparatory meetings of the
General Council for the Fourth Sessio n of the Minister ial Conference....................................28WT/GC/53
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(d) Election of  officers........................................................................................................ ............28
(e) Attendance of observers..................................................................................................... .......29
(i) Governments ................................................................................................................. ............29
(ii) International intergo vernmental organ izatio ns........................................................................29
(iii) Non-governmenta l organizations............................................................................................ ..31
26. Appointment of office rs to WTO bodies...............................................................................31
27. Election of Chairperson..................................................................................................... .....32
28. Review of WTO activities.................................................................................................... ...32
1. Negotiations on agriculture and services
(a) Reports of the Special Sessions of the Committee on Agriculture and of the Council for Trade
in Services (WT/GC/M/63, 65, 66, 69, 71)
In February 2000, the General Council had agreed that the mandated negotiations as set out in
Article 20 of the Agreement on Agriculture and in  Article XIX of the GATS would be conducted in
Special Sessions of the Committee on Agriculture and the Council for Trade in Services respectively.
Also in February 2000, the General Council had agreed that the Committee on Agriculture and theCouncil for Trade in Services would report to the General Council on a regular basis on the
negotiations on agriculture and services respectively. The General Council had also agreed that the
mandated reviews should address the impact of the agreements concerned on trade and development
prospects of developing countries.  In May 2000, the General Council had agreed that for the duration
of the mandated negotiations in question, the reports on them would be a standing item on the GeneralCouncil's agenda.
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 February 2001, the Chairman of the Committee on
Agriculture and the Chairman of the Council for Trade in Services introduced the reports on the
Special Sessions of the respective bodies.
The General Council took note of the reports and agreed to revert to this matter at its next
regular meeting.
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the Chairperson of the Committee on
Agriculture and the Chairman of the Council for Trade in Services introduced the reports on the
Special Sessions of the respective bodies.
The General Council took note of the reports and agreed to revert to this matter at its next
regular meeting.
At the General Council meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the representative of Thailand in the
absence of the Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture, and the Interim Chairman for the
Special Session of the Council for Trade in Services introduced the reports on the Special Sessions of
the respective bodies.
The representative of Brazil spoke.The General Council took note of the reports and of the statement and agreed to revert to this
matter at its next regular meeting.WT/GC/53
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At its meeting on 10 October 2001, the Chairman informed the General Council that there
was no report from the Council for Trade in Services at the present meeting.  He then drew attention
to the report of the Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture (G/AG/NG/8).
The General Council took note of the statement and of the report and agreed to revert to this
matter at its next regular meeting.
At the General Council meeting on 31 October and 1 November 2001, the Chairman said that
since the report presented by the Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture at the 10 October
meeting, no further special session of the Committee was held.  He then drew attention to the report of
the Chairman of the Council for Trade in Services (S/CSS/9).
The representative of Bulgaria and the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the report and of the statements.
2. Committee on Balance-of-Payments Restrictions
(a) Consultations (WT/GC/M/63, 69)
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 February 2001, the Chairman of the Committee on
Balance-of-Payments Restrictions recalled that in December 2000 he had reported on the conclusions
of the consultations with Pakistan, the report of which was subsequently circulated in WT/BOP/R/56,
and drew attention to a notification submitted by Pakistan.2  He then introduced the Committee's
report on its consultations with Bangladesh (WT/BOP/R/57).
The General Council took note of the statement and adopted the reports in WT/BOP/R/56 and
WT/BOP/R/57.
At the General Council meeting on 10 October 2001, the Chairman of the Committee on
Balance-of-Payments Restrictions introduced the Committee's report on its consultations with
Bangladesh (WT/BOP/R/58).
The General Council took note of the statement and adopted the report in WT/BOP/R/58.
3. Committee on Budget, Finance and Administration
(a) Reports (WT/GC/M/63, 66, 69)
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 February 2001, Mr. Stoler, Deputy Director-
General, on behalf of the Chairman of the Committee on Budget, Finance and Administration
introduced the Committee's report in WT/BFA/52.
The General Council took note of the statement, approved the Budget Committee's specific
recommendations in paragraphs 4 and 7 of its report in WT/BFA/52 and adopted the report.
At the General Council meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the Chairman of the Committee on
Budget, Finance and Administration introduced the Committee's report in WT/BFA/53.
The General Council took note of the statement, endorsed the Budget Committee's specific
recommendation in paragraph 10 of its report in WT/BFA/53, thereby urging interested donors to
                                                     
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indicate to the Secretariat as soon as possible the level of financial support they would be prepared to
provide to facilitate the participation of least-developed country representatives at the Doha
Ministerial Conference and adopted the report.
At the General Council meeting on 10 October 2001,  Mr. Stoler, Deputy Director-General, on
behalf of the Chairman of the Committee on Budget, Finance and Administration introduced the
Committee's report in WT/BFA/54.
The General Council took note of the statement, approved the Budget Committee's specific
recommendations in paragraphs 14 and 15 of its report in WT/BFA/54 and adopted the report.
4. Waivers under Article IX of the WTO Agreement
(a) Harmonized System
(i) Nicaragua, Sri Lanka (WT/GC/M/65, 71)
At its meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the General Council considered requests by Nicaragua
(G/L/442) and Sri Lanka (G/L/440) for extensions of waivers previously granted in connection with
their implementation of the Harmonized System, and draft decisions to this effect (Nicaragua -G/C/W/251; Sri Lanka – G/C/W/250).
The Chairman of the Council for Trade in Goods reported on the consideration of these
requests by that Council.
The General Council took note of the report and, in accordance with the Decision-Making
Procedures under Articles IX and XII of the WTO Agreement agreed in November 1995 (WT/L/93),
adopted the draft decisions (Nicaragua - WT/L/397; Sri Lanka – WT/L/398).
At its meeting on 31 October and 1 November 2001, the General Council considered requests
by Nicaragua (G/L/481) and Sri Lanka (G/L/477) for extensions of waivers previously granted in
connection with their implementation of the Harmonized System, and draft decisions to this effect
(Nicaragua – G/C/W/299;  Sri Lanka – G/C/W/298 and Corr.1).
The Chairman of the Council for Trade in Goods reported on the consideration of these
requests by that Council.
The General Council took note of the report and, in accordance with the Decision-Making
Procedures under Articles IX and XII of the WTO Agreement agreed in November 1995 (WT/L/93),
adopted the draft decisions (Nicaragua - WT/L/426;  Sri Lanka – WT/L/427).
(b) Renegotiation of Schedule
(i) Zambia (WT/GC/M/65, 71)
At its meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the General Council considered a request by Zambia
(G/L/443) for an extension of a waiver previously granted in connection with the renegotiation of its
schedule, and a draft decision to this effect (G/C/W/252).
The Chairman of the Council for Trade in Goods reported on the consideration of this request
by that Council.WT/GC/53
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The General Council took note of the report and, in accordance with the Decision-Making
Procedures under Articles IX and XII of the WTO Agreement agreed in November 1995 (WT/L/93),
adopted the draft decision (WT/L/399).
At its meeting on 31 October and 1 November 2001, the General Council considered a
request by Zambia (G/L/482) for an extension of a waiver previously granted in connection with the
renegotiation of its schedule, and a draft decision to this effect (G/C/W/306).
The Chairman of the Council for Trade in Goods reported on the consideration of this request
by that Council.
The General Council took note of the report and, in accordance with the Decision-Making
Procedures under Articles IX and XII of the WTO Agreement agreed in November 1995 (WT/L/93),
adopted the draft decision (WT/L/428).
(c) Decision on the introduction of the Harmonized System changes into WTO Schedules of
tariff concessions on 1 January 1996 (WT/GC/M/65)
At its meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the General Council considered a draft decision
extending the time-limit of the Decision on the introduction of the Harmonized System changes into
WTO Schedules of tariff concessions on 1 January 1996 (G/C/W/255/Rev.1 and Corr.13).
The Chairman of the Council for Trade in Goods reported on the consideration of this request
by that Council.
The representatives of India and Pakistan spoke.The General Council took note of the report and of the statements and, in accordance with the
Decision-Making Procedures under Articles IX and XII of the WTO Agreement agreed in
November 1995 (WT/L/93), adopted the draft decision (WT/L/400).
(d) Cameroon – Agreement on the Implementati on of Article VII of the GATT 1994
(WT/GC/M/65
4)
At its meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the General Council considered a request by Cameroon
(G/C/W/245 and Add.1 and 2) for a waiver from its obligation under paragra ph 1 of Annex III to the
Agreement on Implementation of Article VII of GATT 1994, and to the related draft decision
(G/C/W/258).
The Chairman of the Council for Trade in Goods reported on the consideration of this request
by that Council.
The General Council took note of the report and, in accordance with the Decision-Making
Procedures under Articles IX and XII of the WTO Agreement agreed in November 1995 (WT/L/93),
adopted the draft decision (WT/L/396).
                                                     
3 In French only.
4 Carried in the General Council minutes as "Customs Valuation Agreement – Request for a waiver by
Cameroon".WT/GC/53
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(e) Madagascar – Agreement on the Implementation of Article VII of the GATT 1994
(WT/GC/M/665)
At its meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the General Council considered a request by
Madagascar (G/C/W/259) for a waiver from its obligations under the Agreement on the
Implementation of Article VII of the GATT 1994, and to the related draft decision (G/C/W/268).
The Chairman of the Council for Trade in Goods reported on the consideration of this request
by that Council.
The General Council took note of the report and, in accordance with the Decision-Making
Procedures under Articles IX and XII of the WTO Agreement agreed in November 1995 (WT/L/93),
adopted the draft decision (WT/L/408).
(f) Switzerland – Preferences for Albania and Bosnia-Herzegovina (WT/GC/M/66)
At its meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the General Council considered a request by
Switzerland for a waiver from its obligations under paragraph 1 of Article I of the GATT 1994, and to
the related draft decision (G/C/W/257).
The Chairman of the Council for Trade in Goods reported on the consideration of this request
by that Council.
The General Council took note of the report and, in accordance with the Decision-Making
Procedures under Articles IX and XII of the WTO Agreement agreed in November 1995 (WT/L/93),
adopted the draft decision (WT/L/406).
(g) Thailand – Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures (WT/GC/M/68)
At its meeting on 31 July 2001, the General Council considered a request by Thailand for a
waiver of the requirements of Article 5.2 of the TRIMs Agreement (G/C/W/276/Rev.1).
The Chairman of the Council for Trade in Goods reported on the consideration of this request
by that Council.
The General Council took note of the report and, in accordance with the Decision-Making
Procedures under Articles IX and XII of the WTO Agreement agreed in November 1995 (WT/L/93),adopted the draft decision as amended (WT/L/410).
(h) Review of waivers pursuant to Article IX:4 of the WTO Agreement (WT/GC/M/69)
(i) Canada – CARIBCAN granted on 14 October 1996 until 31 December 2006 (WT/L/414)
(ii) Cuba – Article XV:6 of the GATT 1994, granted on 14 October 1996 until 31 December 2001
(WT/L/415)
(iii) Hungary – Agricultural Export Subsidies, granted on 22 October 1997 until
31 December 2001 (WT/L/419)
                                                     
5 Carried in the General Council minutes as "Customs Valuation Agreement – Request for a waiver by
Madagascar".WT/GC/53
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(iv) United States – ANDEAN Trade Preference Act, granted on 14 October 1996 until
4 December 2001 (WT/L/416)
(v) United States – Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, granted on 15 November 1995
until 31 December 2005 (WT/L/417)
(vi) United States – Former Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, granted on 14 October 1996
until 31 December 2006 (WT/L/418)
At its meeting on 10 October 2001, the General Council considered reports on the six waivers
above.
The representatives of Cuba, Jamaica and United States, and the Chairman spoke.The General Council took note of the statements and of the reports in documents WT/L/414
to 419.
5. Accession matters
(a) Bahamas (WT/GC/M/66)
At its meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the General Council considered a communication
from the Bahamas (WT/ACC/BHS/1) concerning its interest in acceding to the WTO Agreement
pursuant to Article XII.
The representatives of the Bahamas (as an observer), Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica,
Barbados, Saint Lucia, United States, Canada, European Communities, Honduras (on behalf of theGRULAC), Cuba, Mauritius, Romania (on behalf of the CEFTA countries and Croatia, Estonia,
Latvia and Lithuania), Zimbabwe (on behalf of the ACP and the African Group), Malta, India,
Pakistan and the Philippines (on behalf the ASEAN Members) spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements and of the expressions of support and agreed
to establish a working party to examine the application of the Bahamas, and authorized its Chairman
to designate the Chairperson of the Working Party in consultation with representatives of Members
and with the representative of the Bahamas.
The Chairman invited the representative of the Bahamas, on behalf of the General Council, to
attend meetings of the General Council and, as appropriate, meetings of other WTO bodies as an
observer during the period in which the Working Party was carrying out its work.
(b) Cape Verde (WT/GC/M/66)
In July 2000, the General Council had established a working party to examine the request of
Cape Verde for accession to the WTO Agreement, and had authorized its Chairman to designate the
Chairperson of the Working Party in consultation with representatives of Members and with therepresentative of Cape Verde.
At its meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the Chairman informed the General Council that
Mr. Shark (United States) had agreed to chair the Working Party.
The General Council took note of this information.WT/GC/53
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(c) China (WT/GC/M/69)
In March 1987, the GATT 1947 Council had established a working party to examine China's
request for resumption of its status as a GATT contracting party.  On 7 December 1995, China had
applied for accession to the WTO Agreement pursuant to Article XII.  Having regard to the Decision
adopted by the General Council on 31 January 19956, the GATT 1947 Accession Working Party had
been transformed into a WTO Accession Working Party, effective from the date of China's
application for accession.
At its meeting on 10 October 2001, the Chairman informed the General Council that he had
received a communication from the Chairman of the Working Party forwarding the final documents
on accession to the WTO Agreement of China, which he would transmit to Ministers for appropriate
action during the Ministerial Conference.
The General Council took note of this information.
(d) Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (WT/GC/M/63, 66)
At its meeting on 8 and 9 February 2001, the General Council considered a communication
from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (WT/ACC/FRY/1) concerning its interest in acceding to the
WTO Agreement pursuant to Article XII.
The representatives of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (as an observer), India, Romania
(on behalf of the CEFTA Members and Croati a, Estonia and Latvia), Slovenia, European
Communities, Hungary, Bulgaria, Brazil, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, Israel, Thailand (on
behalf of the ASEAN Members), Norway, Kyrgyz Republic, Zimbabwe, Mexico, Venezuela, Cyprus,
and the Russian Federation (as an observer) spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements and of the expressions of support and agreed
to establish a working party to examine the application of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and
authorized its Chairman to designate the Chairperson of the Working Party in consultation with
representatives of Members and with the representative of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
The Chairman invited the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, on behalf of the General Council,
to attend meetings of the General Council and, as appropriate, meetings of the other WTO bodies as
an observer during the period in which the Working Party was carrying out its work.
At its meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the Chairman informed the General Council that
Mr. Hovorka (Czech Republic) had agreed to chair the Working Party.
The General Council took note of this information.
(e) Iran (WT/GC/M/65, 66, 69, 71)
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the Chairman drew attention to the
communication from Iran (WT/ACC/IRN/1) concerning its interest in acceding to the WTO
Agreement pursuant to Article XII.  The item was on the agenda at the request of Egypt on behalf ofthe Informal Group of Developing Countries.
The representatives of the United States, Malaysia (on behalf of the Informal Group of
Developing Countries) and European Communities spoke.
                                                     
6 See WT/GC/M/1, item 4(g).WT/GC/53
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The General Council took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next
meeting.
At its meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the General Council had this matter on the agenda.
The representatives of the United States and Malaysia (on behalf of the Informal Group of
Developing Countries) spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next
meeting.
At its meeting on 10 October 2001, the General Council had this matter on the agenda.
The representatives of the United States and Egypt (on behalf of the Informal Group of
Developing Countries) spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next
meeting.
At its meeting on 31 October and 1 November 2001, the Chairman informed the General
Council that consultations on this issue were still continuing and proposed that the General Council
revert to this matter at its next meeting in December 2001.
The General Council so agreed.
(f) Moldova (WT/GC/M/65)
In December 1993, the GATT 1947 Council had established a working party to examine
Moldova's request for accession to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.  Having regard to the
Decision adopted by the General Council on 31 January 19957, the GATT 1947 Accession Working
Party had been transformed into a WTO Accession Working Party.
At its meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the General Council approved the text of the Protocol of
Accession of Moldova (WT/ACC/MOL/40) and, in accordance with the Decision-Making Procedures
under Articles IX and XII of the WTO Agreement agreed in November 1995 (WT/L/93), adopted theDecision on the Accession of Moldova (WT/ACC/MO L/39).  The General Council then adopted the
Report of the Working Party (WT/ACC/MOL/37 and Corr.1-4 and WT/ACC/MOL/37/Add.1 and 2).
The representatives of Moldova (as an observer), Romania, United States, European
Communities, Czech Republic (also speaking on behalf of Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Hungary,Latvia, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia), Georgia, India, Turkey, Kyrgyz Republic, Thailand
(on behalf of the ASEAN Members), Paraguay (on behalf of the GRULAC) and Belarus (as an
observer), and the Chairman of the Working Party and the Chairman (on behalf of the General
Council) spoke.
The General Council took note of the st atements and expressions of support.
(g) Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (WT/GC/M/69)
In October 1992, the GATT 1947 Council had established a working party to examine the
request for accession to the General Agreement for Tariffs and Trade of the Separate Customs
                                                     
7 See WT/GC/M/1, item 4(g).WT/GC/53
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Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu.  Having regard to the Decision adopted by the
General Council on 31 January 19958, the GATT 1947 Accession Working Party had been
transformed into a WTO Accession Working Party.
At its meeting on 10 October 2001, the Chairman informed the General Council that he had
received a communication from the Chairman of the Working Party forwarding the final documents
on accession to the WTO Agreement of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen
and Matsu, which he would transmit to Ministers for appropriate action during the Ministerial
Conference.
The General Council took note of this information.
(h) Tajikistan (WT/GC/M/66)
At its meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the General Council considered a communication
from Tajikistan (WT/ACC/TJK/1) concerning its interest in acceding to the WTO Agreement
pursuant to Article XII.
The representatives of Tajikistan (as an observer), Turkey, Switzerland, India, Romania (on
behalf of the CEFTA countries and Croatia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania), United States, Kyrgyz
Republic, Thailand (on behalf of the ASEAN Members), European Communities, Mauritius, Pakistan,
Zimbabwe (on behalf of the African Group) and Honduras (on behalf of the GRULAC) spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements and of the expressions of support and agreed
to establish a working party to examine the applic ation of Tajikistan, and authorized its Chairman to
designate the Chairperson of the Working Party in consultation with representatives of Members and
with the representative of Tajikistan.
The Chairman invited the representative of Tajikistan, on behalf of the General Council, to
attend meetings of the General Council and, as appropriate, meetings of other WTO bodies as an
observer during the period in which the Working Party was carrying out its work.
6. Procedure for introduction of harmonized system 2002 changes to schedules of
concessions (WT/GC/M/669)
At its meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the General Council considered a draft decision on a
procedure for introduction of HS 2002 changes to schedules of concessions (G/C/W/271) which had
been approved by the Council for Trade in Goods  on 5 July 2001 and forwarded to the General
Council for consideration and adoption.
The General Council adopted the draft decision (WT/L/407).
                                                     
8 See WT/GC/M/1, item 4(g).
9 Carried in the General Council minutes as "Concessions under the harmonized commodity description
and coding system – a procedure for introduction of harmonized system 2002 changes to schedules of
concessions".WT/GC/53
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7. Integrated framework for trade-related technical assistance to least-developed countries
(a) Reports of the Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Least-Developed Countries and of the
Director-General (WT/GC/M/65)
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the Chairman of the Sub-Committee
on Least-Developed Countries recalled that in February 2001 the Sub-Committee had adopted the
Integrated Framework Pilot Scheme (WT/LDC/SWG/IF /13).  This Pilot Scheme would: (i) initiate
work on "mainstreaming" a trade integration strategy into least-developed countries development
plans and poverty reduction strategies including Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs), for
countries that chose to do so; (ii) establish an Integrated Framework Trust Fund; (iii) elaborate a
coordinated, sequenced and prioritised programme of technical assistance and capacity-building for
each country; and (iv) establish an Integrated Framework Steering Committee, for improved
governance in the relations amongst LDCs, donors, and the core agencies.  The Director-General,reporting on the implementation of the Integrated Framework Pilot Scheme, said that the Integrated
Framework had been successfully redesigned to become a potentially effective model for coordination
among various actors with distinct but complementary competencies and mandates for addressing the
complex problems facing the LDCs, within  the development vehicles of the PRSPs.
The representatives of Bangladesh, Tanzania (on behalf of the LDCs), United States,
European Communities, India, Switzerland, Japan, Canada, Norway, Madagascar and Egypt, and the
Chairman of the Sub-Committee on LDCs, the Director-General and the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements.
8. Proposal to amend certain provisions of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes Pu rsuant to Article X of the Marrakesh
Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (WT/GC/M/63, 65 and Corr.1,
66, 69, 71)
In October 2000, the General Council had considered a proposal
10 to amend certain provisions
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes Pursuant to
Article X of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  and had agreed
that the Chairman would conduct consultations on how  best to move forward on that proposal.  In
December 2000, the Chairman had informed Members that he had nothing to report on his
consultations on this matter with the co-sponsors at that stage.
At its meeting on 8 and 9 February 2001, the General Council considered this matter.
The representatives of Japan (on behalf of the co-sponsors of the proposal), Colombia (on
behalf of the ANDEAN Members and Chile), Costa Rica, Thailand, Cuba, Canada, Brazil,
Switzerland, New Zealand, Panama, Korea, Uruguay11, European Communities, United States,
Argentina, India, Bulgaria, Mexico, Venezuela, Peru and Hong Kong, China, and the Chairman
spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements and agreed that the incoming Chairperson
would consult with the co-sponsors of the proposal as to its further consideration.
                                                     
10 WT/GC/W/410 co-sponsored by Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Japan, Korea, New
Zealand, Norway, Peru, Switzerland and Venezuela.  Subsequently Chile and Bolivia also became co-sponsors
(WT/GC/W/410/Add.1 and 2 respectively).
11 Uruguay joined as co-sponsor of the proposal (WT/GC/W/410/Add.3).WT/GC/53
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At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the Chairman said that this item was
on the agenda at the request of Japan on behalf of the co-sponsors of the proposal.
The representatives of Japan (on behalf of the co-sponsors of the proposal), Thailand, Korea,
Canada, Philippines, Indonesia, Bulgaria, United States, Ecuador and European Communities, and theChairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next
meeting.
At the General Council meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the Chairman said that this item was
on the agenda at the request of Japan on behalf of the co-sponsors of the proposal.
The representatives of Japan (on behalf of the co-sponsors of the proposal), Thailand, United
States, Canada, European Communities, Chile and Bulgaria, and the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at a future
meeting.
At the General Council meeting on 10 October 2001, the Chairman said that this item was on
the agenda at the request of Japan on behalf of the co-sponsors of the proposal.
The representatives of Japan (on behalf of the co-sponsors of the proposal), Chile, Brazil,
Thailand, Singapore, Canada, Bulgaria, United States, European Communities, Norway, Hungary,
Colombia and Ecuador spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at a future
meeting.
At the General Council meeting on 31 October and 1 November 2001, the Chairman said that
this item was on the agenda at the request of Japan on behalf of the co-sponsors of the proposal in
WT/GC/W/410/Rev.1 and Rev.1/Corr.1.
The representatives of Japan (on behalf of the co-sponsors of the proposal), Canada, Bulgaria,
Thailand, United States and Brazil, and the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements.
9. Proposals to review and to amend the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(a) Proposal to review the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes and Proposal to amend the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes  (WT/GC/M/69, 7112)
At the General Council meeting on 10 October 2001, the representative of Thailand drew
attention to the proposal to review the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes submitted by Thailand (WT/MIN(01)/W/2 and Corr.1) and to the proposal to
amend the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes submitted
by the Philippines and Thailand (WT/MIN(01)/W/3 and Corr.1).
                                                     
12 Carried in the General Council minutes as two sub-items taken up together.WT/GC/53
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The General Council took note of the statement.
At the General Council meeting on 31 October and 1 November 2001, the representative of
Thailand introduced the proposal to review the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes submitted by Thailand (WT/MIN(01)/W/2 and Corr.1) and to the proposal toamend the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes submitted
by the Philippines and Thailand (WT/MIN(01)/W/3 and Corr.1).
The representatives of Saint Lucia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Jamaica, Mexico, United States,
Singapore, Indonesia, Czech Republic, Canada, European Communities, India, Brunei Darussalam,
Slovenia, Brazil, Japan, Hungary, Argentina and Hong Kong, China, and the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements.
10. Proposal for addition of an item to the Ge neral Council agenda:  "Reports of the special
sessions of the Committee on Agriculture a nd of the Council for Trade in Services, and
of the TRIPS Council on the mandated negotiations on agriculture, services andgeographical indications" (WT/GC/M/63)
In December 2000, the General Council had examined the proposal
13 above-mentioned
submitted by Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, Iceland, India, Kenya, Liechtenstein,
Mauritius, Pakistan, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Switzerland and Turkey.  At that meeting, the Chairman had
concluded that Members seemed to disagree on questions of principle and that they would need to tryto resolve them before a practical way forward could be found.
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 February 2001, the representative of Switzerland
on behalf of the co-sponsors of the proposal reiterated their position that the General Council, as an
overseeing body of the WTO, should be kept informed in like manner about all mandatednegotiations, including the negotiations on geographical indications, which had been formally
launched in 1996 by way of a decision by the TRIPS Council.
14
The representatives of New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, European Communities,
Cuba, Canada, Uruguay, Bulgaria, Australia, Unit ed States, India, Czech Republic and Switzerland,
and the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements.
11. Participation of the Advisory Centre on WTO Law in the WTO Pension Plan
(WT/GC/M/69)
At the General Council meeting on 10 October 2001, the Chairman drew attention to a
proposal for the participation in the WTO Pens ion Plan of the Advisory Centre on WTO Law
submitted by the Netherlands on behalf of the 32 Members and Signatories of the Agreement
establishing the Advisory Centre on WTO Law and the least-developed countries (WT/GC/W/446).
The representatives of the Netherlands (on behalf of the 32 Members and Signatories of the
Advisory Centre on WTO Law and the least-developed countries), United States, Philippines,
Colombia, Chile, Kenya, Norway, Uruguay, Bulg aria, Ecuador, India, Egypt, Honduras, Thailand,
Senegal, Venezuela, Panama, Brazil, Côte d'Ivoire , Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago, Canada, Pakistan
and Hong Kong, China, and the Chairman spoke.
                                                     
13 WT/GC/W/425.
14 IP/C/8, paragraph 26.WT/GC/53
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The General Council took note of the statements and agreed that its Chairman conduct
informal consultations on this issue and that it revert to this matter at a future meeting.
12. Work of the Committee on Regional Trade Agreements (CRTA) (WT/GC/M/6315, 66)
At the General Council December 2000 meeting, the CRTA Chairman had highlighted the
difficulties encountered by the Committee in fulfilling its mandate.
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 February 2001, the representative of India said
that along with the co-sponsors16 of the communication in WT/GC/43 he believed important for the
General Council to keep itself apprised of the progress of the CRTA's  work.  He therefore proposed
that the General Council invite the CRTA Chairperson to report back to it at its next regular meeting
in May 2001, on the current situation regarding the Committee's work.  At that stage, Members couldtake stock and consider what steps would be helpful in furthering the Committee's work.
The representatives of Romania (on behalf of the CEFTA Members and Croatia, Estonia and
Latvia), Switzerland, Norway, European Communities, Chile, United States, Philippines (also
speaking as the outgoing CRTA Chairman), Pakistan, Hungary, Australia, Mexico, India, Thailandand Hong Kong, China, and the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements and agreed to invite the incoming
Chairperson to conduct consultations on the basis of the proposal made by India on behalf the co-
sponsors.
At the General Council meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the Chairperson of the CRTA
reported on the current situation regarding the work in the CRTA.
The representatives of the Philippines, Pakistan, European Communities, Chile, Uruguay,
Korea, United States, Hungary (on behalf of the CEFTA countries and Croatia, Estonia, Latvia and
Lithuania), India, Turkey, Australia, Canada and Hong Kong, China, and the Chairperson of the
CRTA and the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements.
13. Global electronic commerce17 (WT/GC/M/63, 65, 66, 69, 71)
In September 1998, the General Council had adopted a Work Programme on Electronic
Commerce (WT/L/274).  In October 1999 and in December 2000, the General Council had considered
reports of the relevant WTO bodies charged with implementing the Work Programme.  In
December 2000, the Chairman informed the General Council that he would pursue consultations on
the question of establishing an ad hoc task force to deal with horizontal issues early in 2001.
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 February 2001, the Chairman said that the
consultations he had held thus far had revealed that Members wished to consider the issue further.
The representatives of Canada, Brazil, Korea,  Costa Rica, Singapore (on behalf of the
ASEAN Members), Cuba, Pakistan, Czech Republic (also on behalf of the Slovak Republic), Japan,
European Communities, Australia, Panama, Nigeria, India, Hungary, Uruguay, United States,
                                                     
15 Carried in the General Council minutes as "Situation regarding the work of the Committee on
Regional Trade Agreements".
16 Australia, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Pakistan and Hong Kong, China.
17 In the relevant minutes the item is called "Work programme on electronic commerce".WT/GC/53
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Venezuela, Norway, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Ghana, Switzerland
and Hong Kong, China, and the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements.
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the Chairman said that on the basis of
his consultations he proposed that the General Council have a focussed and substantive discussion on
e-commerce.  He then drew attention to a communication by MERCOSUR member States on
"Horizontal and Sectoral Issues requiring Further Analysis (WT/GC/W/434) as well as to a non-paper
by Singapore on "Digitized Products" (Job(01)/55).
The representatives of Paraguay (on behalf  of MERCOSUR member States) and Singapore
spoke.
The discussion that took place thereafter addressed two issues: first, the reports of the
Councils for Trade in Goods, Trade in Services and TRIPS and of the Committee on Trade and
Development:  (i) issues of a horizontal character;  and (ii) sectoral issues requiring further work.Second, the next steps in the General Council's work on electronic commerce.
The representatives of Cuba, Japan, India, Hungary, European Communities, Australia,
Korea, Panama, United States, Venezuela (also on behalf of Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador,
and Peru), Norway, Indonesia, Thailand, Canada, Panama, Colombia and Hong Kong, China, and theChairman spoke.
The Chairman proposed that the General Council ask the subsidiary bodies to continue their
work and report back to the General Council, and agree to hold a dedicated discussion on cross-
cutting issues based on a compilation which would be prepared by the Secretariat on the basis of thepresent meeting's discussion, as well as any papers Members would wish to circulate. With respect to
the issue of e-commerce at the Fourth Ministerial Conference, he noted that it might be better for
Members to pursue the matter under the "checklist track" of the Ministerial preparations, subject to
further consideration.
The General Council took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next
meeting.
At the General Council meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the Chairman recalled that a
dedicated discussion on the cross-cutting issues identified by delegations had taken place on
15 June 2001 under the auspices of the General Council.  As agreed by Members at the dedicated
discussion, the Secretariat had subsequently prepared under its own responsibility a summary of theissues raised at that dedicated discussion for information.
18
The representatives of Japan, Brazil, European Communities, Hungary, Singapore, Thailand,
Korea, India, Panama, United States, Malaysia, Canada, Slovak Republic, Cuba, Venezuela and Hong
Kong, China, and the Deputy Director-General and the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this item at its next
meeting.
At the General Council meeting on 10 October 2001, the Chairman said that work was
continuing in the subsidiary bodies pursuant to the 1998 Work Programme and recalled that he had
suggested that delegations continue to discuss among themselves and with him the most practical and
                                                     
18 WT/GC/W/436.WT/GC/53
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efficient way to carry forward future work in this area.  He recalled that e-commerce was also
considered in the context of the draft Declaration prepared for the Fourth Ministerial Conference.
The General Council took note of the statement and agreed to revert to this item at its next
meeting.
At the General Council meeting on 31 October and 1 November 2001, the Chairman said that
as there did not seem to be any new elements since the last meeting that would warrant discussion at
this meeting, he proposed that the General Council  revert to this matter at its next meeting in
December 2001.
The General Council so agreed.
14. Review of procedures for the circulation and derestriction of WTO documents
(WT/GC/M/65, 66)
Pursuant to paragraph 7 of the Procedures for the Circulation and Derestriction of WTO
Documents adopted by the General Council in July 1996 (WT/L/160/Rev.1), the General Council hadinitiated the review of the Procedures in February 1998.  The General Council had also considered
this matter in 1998, 1999 and 2000. In May 2000, the General Council had agreed that Mr. Rodriguez,
Deputy Director-General, would hold consultations on this matter and report back to the General
Council.
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, Mr. Rodriguez, Deputy Director-
General informed that he had begun consultations on this matter.
The General Council took note of the statement and agreed to revert to this item at a future
meeting.
At the General Council meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, Mr. Rodriguez, Deputy Director-
General reported on his consultations on this matter.
The representatives of Bulgaria, United States, Canada, European Communities, Japan, India,
Brazil, Colombia and Hungary, and the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next
meeting.
15. Implementation
(a) Special Sessions on implementation  (WT/GC/M/62, 64, 67 and 70)
At the General Council meeting in May 200019, Members had agreed that the General
Council, meeting in special sessions, would addres s outstanding implementation issues and concerns,
and that the process should be completed not later than the Fourth Session of the Ministerial
Conference.  At its Special Session in June 200020, the General Council had agreed on a work
programme to carry out this work.
At its Special Session on 15 December 2000, the General Council considered a report by the
Chairman and the Director-General on their consultations on implementation-related issues and
                                                     
19 WT/GC/M/55.
20 WT/GC/M/56.WT/GC/53
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concerns, especially those reflected in paragraph 21 of the draft Ministerial text of 19 October 1999
(Job(99)/5868/Rev.1).  It also he ard a report by the Chairman of the Council for Trade in Goods on
the question of the extension of TRIMs transition peri ods, and a report by the Director-General on the
question of facilitating the participation of developing countries in standard-setting organizations.
The General Council also considered a draft d ecision (JOB(00)/8205/ Rev.2) which was the
outcome of the consultative process the Director-G eneral and the Chairman had conducted since the
October Special Session, and which contained a number of items for decision, as well a paragraph on
further work.
The representatives of Colombia (also on behalf of Argentina, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico,
Pakistan, Philippines, Romania and Thailand), United States, India, Brazil, Poland (also on behalf ofBulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia and the Slovak Republic), Egypt,
Uganda, Pakistan, Zambia, Thailand, Jamaica, Indonesi a, Saint Lucia, Honduras, El Salvador, Turkey,
Bolivia, South Africa, Philippines, Malaysia, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ecuador, European
Communities, Barbados, Singapore, Paraguay, Panama, Guatemala, Chile, Japan, Korea, Canada,
Cuba and Hong Kong, China and the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements and of the reports by the Chairman of the
Council for Trade in Goods, by the Chairpersons of  the various WTO bodies to which issues had been
referred, and by the Director-General and the Chairman, and adopted the draft decision in
Job(00)/8205/Rev.2 with an amendment proposed by the Chairman.
21
At its Special Session on 27 April 2001, the General Council considered a report by the
Chairman and the Director-General on their consultations on the outstanding implementation-related
issues and concerns.  It also considered the organization of further work.
The representatives of Thailand (on behalf of the ASEAN Members), European Communities,
Pakistan, Singapore, Japan, Paraguay, Peru, Boli via, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, Zimbabwe
(on behalf of the African Group), Mauritius, Ro mania (also on behalf of Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech
Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Poland, Slovak  Republic and Slovenia), Hungary, New Zealand,
India, Brazil, Malaysia, Australia, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Jamaica, Egypt,
Canada, Indonesia, Honduras, Cuba, Panama, Tanzan ia (on behalf of the LDCs), Chile, Korea,
Uganda, Czech Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, Philippines Morocco, and Hong Kong, China andthe Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the report by the Chairman and the Director-General, and
of the statements.
At its Special Session on 20 July 2001, the General Council considered a report by the
Chairman and the Director-General on their consultations on the outstanding implementation-related
issues and concerns.  It also considered the organization of further work.
The representatives of the United States, Zimbabwe (on behalf of the African Group), Korea,
Japan, Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Do minican Republic, European Communities, Turkey,
Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Jamaica, Cuba, Brazil, El Salvador, Pakistan, Egypt, Malaysia,
Bolivia, Indonesia, Singapore, Switzerland, Nicaragua, Gabon (on behalf of the ACP Group of
countries), Costa Rica, Czech Republic (also on behalf of Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia,
Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia), Mauritius, Chile, Australia,Israel, Thailand, Canada, Saint Lucia, Uruguay, Philippines, Paraguay, Kenya and Hong Kong, China
and the Chairman spoke.
                                                     
21 The Decision, as amended, was circulated in document WT/L/384.WT/GC/53
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The General Council took note of the report by the Chairman and the Director-General, and
of the statements.
At the Special Session on 3 October and 1 November 2001, the Chairman reported that
consultations on the draft decision on implementation-related issues and concerns contained in
Job(01)/139 had indicated that Members were not yet in a position to take formal action on this
matter.  He proposed that the consultations continue, and that the meeting adjourn and reconvene at
the earliest opportunity once the consultations had concluded.
The General Council took note of the statement and adjourned.At its resumed meeting, the Special Session considered a revised draft decision on
implementation-related issues and concerns (Job(01)/139/Rev.1), as well as a compilation of
outstanding issues (Job(01)/152/Rev.1), which had resulted from an intensive process of
consultations.
The Chairman said that the revised draft had resulted from a painstaking re-examination of
the proposals, and represented a sincere attempt to take into account suggestions by interested
delegations.  It also reflected elements from the reports of subsidiary bodies on the issues referred to
them, and took into account recent proposals submitted by the least-developed countries.  The broad
approach presented in the revised draft represented the best possible basis, at the present time, for
moving to a resolution of the outstanding implementation issues and concerns.  It had received a gooddeal of support in consultations over the past fe w weeks, and offered the most practical way forward,
in line with the General Council Decision of 3 May 2000.  He made three points of clarification in
regard to the text of the draft decision.
First, with regard to the work programme on special and differential treatment under Tiret 96,
it was his understanding that delegations had noted that agreement on the dates of July 2002 for
General Council decisions in sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) of that text was on the understanding that
these dates were targets which all Members would make best efforts to meet, and also that the
agreement was without prejudice to the nature of the decisions that might be taken at that time.
Second, with regard to the outstanding implementation issues, he clarified that where a specific
negotiating mandate was provided for in the current draft Ministerial Declaration
(Job(01)/140/Rev.1), the relevant implementation issues would be addressed under that mandate, inaccordance with paragraph 12(a) of the draft Declaration.  The other outstanding issues would be
addressed as a matter of priority by the relevant WTO bodies, which would report to the proposed
Trade Negotiations Committee by the end of 2002 for appropriate action, in accordance with
paragraph 12(b) of the draft Ministerial Declaration.  Third, he and the Director-General were
confident that the large majority of the proposals in this text could find acceptance by the broadmembership.  At the same time, there might still be a few remaining areas of possible disagreement,
particularly with regard to the proposals on Article 27.4 of the Subsidies Agreement and on Textiles
and Clothing, in respect of which they hoped that Ministers at Doha would be able to build on the
good work done in Geneva, and create a basis for reaching agreement overall.
The representatives of Colombia, Pakistan, Saint Lucia, Tanzania (on behalf of the LDCs),
Chile, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, the United States, Egypt, El Salvador, Honduras,
Malaysia, Panama, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Korea, Barbados, Brazil, the European Communities,
Indonesia, Jamaica, Paraguay, Canada, India, Mo rocco, Mexico, Uruguay, Cuba, Venezuela, Japan
and Switzerland, and the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements and that the Chairman and the Director-
General would, on their own responsibility, transmit the draft decision and the related compilation of
outstanding issues to Ministers together with a cover letter.WT/GC/53
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(b) Further work of the General Council on implementation (WT/GC/M/6322)
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 February 2001, the Chairman said that on the
basis of his informal Heads-of-Delegations consultations and in light of the Decision adopted by the
General Council at its Special Session on 15 December 200023, he proposed that the organization of
further work on implementation-related issues and concerns be first that the Decision of 3 May 200024
and the June 2000 work programme25 remained the basic framework of the present process, which
would have to be completed not later than the Fourth Session of the Ministerial Conference and would
have to be composed of a mixture of formal and informal processes.  Second, all Members recognized
that the process of addressing implementation-related issues and concerns was of utmost priority, and
that there should be no linkages to any other current or future areas of the WTO work programme at
the present time. Third, the remaining issues bel onged to the following four main categories:
(i) issues referred to subsidiary bodies for their consideration;  (ii) outstanding issues contained inparagraph 21 of the draft Ministerial text of 19 October 1999 Job (99)/5868/Rev.1;  (iii) issues raised
by Members in the course of his consultations;  and, (iv) issues contained in paragraph 22 of the draft
Ministerial text of 19 October 1999.  Fourth, it had been suggested that a deadline could be fixed for
the reports by the subsidiary bodies.  However, some delegations would prefer to allow sufficient time
for these bodies to be able to carry out their work adequately.  Finally, there was a need to developand implement the continuing work programme as soon as possible at the formal level, i.e., at Special
Sessions of the General Council.
The General Council took note of the statement.
(c) Implementation-related issues
(i) Work of the Committee on Agriculture on implementation-related issues
26 (WT/GC/M/65, 66)
In October 2000, the General Council in Special Session had referred the question of
implementation of Article 10.2 of the Agreement on Agriculture to the Committee on Agriculture.  In
December 2000, the Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture made a report to the GeneralCouncil in Special Session on that issue.  Also in December 2000, the General Council in Special
Session had instructed the Committee on Agriculture to examine possible means of improving the
effectiveness of the implementation of the Marrakesh Net Food-Importer Decision.
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the Vice-Chairman of the Committee
on Agriculture introduced his reports on the Committee's work on implementation-related issues
(G/AG/7 and 8).
The representatives of Sri Lanka, Egypt, Pakistan, Brazil and India spoke.The General Council took note of the reports and of the statements.
At the General Council meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the Vice-Chairman of the
Committee on Agriculture introduced his reports on the question of the implementation of
Article 10.2 of the Agreement on Agriculture (G/AG/9 and Corr.1) and on the issue relating to
                                                     
22 Carried in the General Council minutes as "Statement by the Chairman on further work of the
General Council on Implementation".
23 WT/L/384.
24 WT/GC/M/55, Annex I.
25 Job No. 3859, dated 22 June 2000.
26 Carried in the General Council minutes as "Implementation-related issues - Report by the Vice-
Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture".WT/GC/53
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implementation of the Ministerial Decision on Ne t Food-Importing Developing Countries and Least-
Developed Countries (G/AG/10).  He then said that the Committee on Agriculture had also discussed
a third implementation-related issue which was the addendum to the guidelines to be provided to the
tariff rate quota management.
The representatives of Brazil and Pakistan spoke.
The General Council took note of the reports and of the statements.
(ii) Work of the Committee on Rules of Origin on implementation-related issues
(WT/GC/M/6327,6528, 6629)
Pursuant to Article 9.2(a) of the Agreem ent on Rules of Origin, the harmonized work
programme for non-preferential rules of origin had been scheduled for completion by July 1998.  In
July 1998, Members had agreed to extend the deadline to November 1999.  As the work had not been
completed at that date, the Committee had continued its work in 2000 on the basis of the agreed work
programme.  In December 2000, the General Council in Special Session had adopted the following
decision concerning the Agreement on Rules of Origin:
"Members undertake to expedite the remaining work on the harmonization of non
preferential rules of origin, so as to complete it by the time of the Fourth Ministerial
Conference, or by the end of 2001 at the latest.  The Chairman of the Committee on Rules of
Origin shall report regularly, on his own responsibility, to the General Council on theprogress being made.  The first such report would be submitted to the Council at its first
regular meeting in 2001, and subsequently at e ach regular meeting until the completion of the
work programme."
30
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 February 2001, the Chairman of the Committee of
Rules of Origin made his first progress report.
The General Council took note of the report.At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the Chairman of the Committee of
Rules of Origin made a progress report.
The representative of India and the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements and of the report.At the General Council meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the Chairman of the Committee of
Rules of Origin made a progress report.
On 18 July, the representatives of India and Philippines, and the Chairman spoke.The discussion on this matter was suspended for that day.
                                                     
27 Carried in the General Council minutes as "Statement by the Chairman of the Committee on Rules of
Origin".
28 Carried in the General Council minutes as "Report by the Chairman of the Committee on Rules of
Origin on implementation-related issues".
29 Carried in the General Council minutes as "Implementation related issues - Report by the Chairman
of the Committee on Rules of Origin".
30 WT/L/384.WT/GC/53
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Upon resumption of the discussion on 19 July, the representatives of Brazil, Colombia,
Philippines, Chile, Canada, India, Australia, United States and Mexico, and the Chairman of the
Committee on Rules of Origin and the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the report and of the statements.
(iii) Work of the Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures on implementation-related
issues (WT/GC/M/6531, 6632)
In October 2000, the General Council in Special Session had referred the question of the
concerns of developing countries regarding the equivalence of sanitary and phytosanitary measures to
the SPS Committee.
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the Chairman of the Committee on
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures reported on the Committee's work on implementation-related
issues referred to it in the General Council's Decision of 15 December 2000.33
The General Council took note of the statement.
At the General Council meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the Chairman of the Committee on
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures reported on the developments relating to the issue of
equivalence sanitary and phytosanitary measures in the context of developing-country concerns
(G/L/455).
The General Council took note of the report and of the statement.
(iv) Report by the Director-General on activities of international financial organizations on
SPS/TBT-related programmes (WT/GC/M/66)
In October 2000, the General Council in Special Session had invited the Director-General to
explore with the relevant international standard-s etting organizations and relevant intergovernmental
organizations, financial and technical mechanisms to assist the participation of developing countries
in standard-setting activities.  The Director-Gen eral had made two reports on this matter to the
General Council in Special Session in December 2000 and April 2001.
At the General Council meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the Director-General reported on his
contacts with the relevant intergovernmental organizations which could provide financial assistance to
developing countries (WT/GC/46/Rev.1).
The General Council took note of the report.
                                                     
31 Carried in the General Council minutes as "Statement by the Chairman of the SPS Committee on
implementation-related issues".
32 Carried in the General Council minutes "Report by the Chairman of the Committee on Sanitary and
Phytosanitary Measures".
33 WT/L/384.WT/GC/53
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(v) Work of the Committee on Subsidies and Counte rvailing Measures on implementation-related
issues (WT/GC/M/6534)
In December 2000, the General Council in Special Session had instructed the Committee on
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures to examine as an important part of its work:  (i) all issues
relating to Articles 27.5 and 27.6 of the SCM Agreement, including the possibility to establish exportcompetitiveness on the basis of a period longer than two years;  and (ii) the issues of aggregate and
generalized rates of remission of import duties and of the definition of "inputs consumed in the
production process", taking into account the particular needs of developing-country Members.
35
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the Chairman of the Committee on
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures reported on his own responsibility on the status of theCommittee's work on the implementation-related issues referred to it in the General Council'sDecision of 15 December 2000 .
The representative of India and the Chairman spoke.The General Council took note of the report and of the statements.
16. Overview of developments in the intern ational trading environment (WT/GC/M/69)
Under Annex 3 of the Marrakesh Agreement, "a n annual overview of developments in the
international trading environment which are having an impact on the multilateral trading system is to
be undertaken by the Trade Policy Review Body.  Th e overview is to be assisted by an annual report
by the Director-General setting out major activities at the WTO and highlighting significant policy
issues affecting the trading system".
At its meeting on 10 October 2001, the Chairman informed the General Council that the
annual report of the Director-General on the Overview of Developments in the International Trading
Environment would be made available to Ministers at  the Fourth Ministerial Conference.  He said that
the annual discussion on this overview will be held on the basis of that report after the Fourth
Ministerial Conference, either at the General C ouncil meeting in December 2001 or at a meeting in
January 2002.
The General Council took note of this information.
17. Sanitary and phytosanitary measures by Canada affecting Brazilian beef exports
(WT/GC/M/63)
At its meeting on 8 and 9 February 2001, the representative of Brazil informed the General
Council that his government would be raising in  the appropriate body a matter related to the
responsibility of sanitary and phytosanitary authorities for declarations concerning risk assessmentwith impact on private agents and said that this was motivated by the serious trade losses to Brazilian
beef exports caused by precipitated and arbitr ary declarations and decisions by Canada.
The representative of Canada spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements.
                                                     
34 Carried in the General Council minutes as "Statement by the Chairman of the Committee on
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures on implementation-related issues".
35 WT/L/384.WT/GC/53
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18. India's new restrictions for ports of entry for certain goods (WT/GC/M/6536)
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the representative of the United States
expressed concern that India had recently restricted the importation of 300 consumer products to a
reduced number of ports of entry.
The representative of India spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements.
19. India – Statement on material on different WTO Agreements provided to other
international intergovernmental organizati ons and the WTO website by the Secretariat
(WT/GC/M/66)
At the General Council meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the representative of India said that
background notes and information relating to the provisions of various WTO agreements
communicated by the WTO Secretariat to other international intergovernmental organizations or
posted on the WTO website accessible to these organizations only should also be made available to
the WTO membership.
The Chairman spoke.The General Council took note of the statements.
20. Switzerland – Modifications of Switzerland's GSP Scheme in favour of least-developed
countries (WT/GC/M/66)
At the General Council meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the representative of Switzerland
informed Members of recent developments in Switz erland's General Scheme of Tariff Preferences
(GSP).
The General Council took note of this information.
21. International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO
(a) Report of the Joint Advisory Group (WT/GC/M/66)
At its meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the General Council considered the report of the Joint
Advisory Group of the International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO on its Thirty-Fourth Session
(ITC/AG(XXXIV)/188).
The Chairman said that the Committee on Trade and Development had examined the report at
its meeting in May 2001 and had forwarded it to the General Council for adoption.
The General Council took note of the statement and adopted the report.
22. Reorganization of WTO Technical Cooperation (WT/GC/M/66)
At the General Council meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the Director-General reported on the
changes in the WTO Secretariat's technical assistance and training activities.
                                                     
36 Carried in the General Council minutes as "Statement by the United States regarding new restrictions
by India for ports of entry for certain goods".WT/GC/53
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The representatives of Argentina, Israel, Philippines, Kenya, Gabon (on behalf of the ACP),
Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Paraguay, Nigeria and European Communities, and the Director-General and
the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the report and of the statements.
23. Administrative matters
(a) Procedures for the appointment of the Director-General (WT/GC/M/63)
In July 1999, the General Council had adopted a decision on the appointment of the next
Director-General (WT/L/308) which provided that "in order to improve and strengthen the current
rules and procedures [for appointments of Directors-General], a complete set of rules and procedures
for such appointments shall be elaborated and adopted by the end of September 2000".  In July 2000,the Chairman had read out a list of eight questions on procedures for the appointment of the Director-
General and invited delegations to reflect on them.  In December 2000, the Chairman had expressed
the hope that it would be possible to take this issue further by developing a discussion paper, which
would gradually move towards the formulation of procedures.
At its meeting on 8 and 9 February 2001, the Chairman informed the General Council that
since the December 2000 meeting he had not been able to take this issue further.
The representatives of the United States and Canada, and the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at a future
meeting.
(b) WTO Pension Plan
(i) Rules of procedures of the Management Board (WT/GC/M/65)
Pursuant to Article 5 of the Regulations of the WTO Pension Plan, the duties and authority of
the Management Board, as well as the rules for the auditing of accounts shall be laid down in rules of
procedure which shall be approved by the General Council.
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the Chairman of the Management
Board introduced the draft rules of procedure of the Management Board (WT/GC/W/430).
The General Council approved the rules of procedure (WT/L/402).
(ii) Management Board (WT/GC/M/65)
Article 4(a) of the Regulations of the WTO Pension Plan provides, inter alia,  for the election
by the General Council of four members and four alternates of the Management Board, each for athree-year term.
At its meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the Chairman informed the General Council that one of
the members was no longer available to serve on the Board.  Following consultations, he had
circulated a proposal to elect a replacement for this individual to hold office during the remainder ofthe three-year term (WT/GC/W/431).
The General Council agreed on the election of the individual proposed (WT/L/401).WT/GC/53
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24. Observer status
(a) Governments
(i) Sao Tome and Principe (WT/GC/M/63)
At its meeting on 8 and 9 February 2001, the General Council considered a request from Sao
Tome and Principe (WT/L/389) for observer status in the General Council and its subsidiary bodies,
and agreed to grant the request.
The representative of Brazil spoke.The General Council took note of the statement.
25. Fourth Session of the Ministerial Conference
(a) Preparations for the Fourth Session (WT/GC/M/71)
At its meeting on 8 February 2001
37, the General Council accepted an offer from Qatar to
hold the Fourth Session of the Ministerial Conference in Doha, and authorized its Chairman, in
cooperation with the Director-General, to start co nsultations on both organizational and substantive
matters related to preparations for that meeting, and to report back to the General Council on progressmade.
At the General Council meeting on 31 October and 1 November 2001, the Chairman,
reporting on progress made, noted that the preparatory process had been conducted in informal
meetings in which both he and the Director-General had made transparency and inclusiveness a toppriority.  A key element of this consultative process had been the open-ended informal meetings of the
General Council, where work undertaken in all of  the consultations had been brought back for
consideration by the broader membership, and where Members had been able to monitor progress on
individual issues as well as the situation overall.  He reported, inter alia , that although delegations had
shown a willingness to engage constructively and had made considerable efforts to bridge gaps andincrease comfort levels on key issues, the distance between positions in some critical areas had
remained.  He and the Director-General had therefore used their best judgement in putting forward
draft texts of a Ministerial Declaration (Job(01)/140/Rev.1) as well as a Declaration on Intellectual
Property and Access to Medicines/Public Health (Job(01)/155) on 27 October in an effort to provide a
basis for meeting the concerns of a broad range of Members.  These texts clearly did not purport to
represent agreed elements in any way at this stage, and nothing could be considered to be agreed
definitively in the absence of agreement overall, which would be a decision for Ministers to take inDoha.  In their judgement, they had taken the process in Geneva as far as they possibly could, and
believed that further consultations would not take them any closer to improving the texts.  They
therefore did not plan to revise these texts further,  and intended to transmit them to Ministers on their
own responsibility, with the hope and expectation that Ministers would be able to build on the good
work that had been done in Geneva, and create a basis for reaching agreement at Doha.
The representatives of Tanzania (on behalf of the LDCs), Mexico, Costa Rica, Pakistan, New
Zealand, Singapore, Brazil, Egypt, Cuba, Uruguay,  Colombia, Jamaica, Malaysia, Norway, Romania
(on behalf of the CEFTA countries and Croatia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania), Australia, India, the
European Communities, Ecuador, Argentina, Zimbabwe (on behalf of the African Group), Nigeria,Morocco, Zambia, Thailand, the United States, Gabon, Lithuania (also on behalf of Albania, Croatia,
Georgia, Jordan, Kyrgyz Republic and Oman), Ve nezuela, Georgia (also on behalf of Kyrgyz
                                                     
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Republic), Switzerland, Korea, Bangladesh, Domi nican Republic, Honduras, Canada, Panama, Chile,
Indonesia, Czech Republic, Turkey, Saint Lucia, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Slovak Republic, Haiti,
Paraguay, Barbados, Hungary, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Iceland, Philippines, Uganda, Japan, Peru, Poland,
Bulgaria, Morocco, Djibouti and Hong Kong China, and the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements and of the report by the Chairman, in
cooperation with the Director-General, on progress in the preparations for the Fourth Session.  The
General Council also took note that the Chairman  and the Director-General would, on their own
responsibility, transmit the draft Ministerial Declaration and the draft Declaration on Intellectual
Property and [Access to Medicines][Public Health] to Ministers together with a cover letter.
(b) Logistical preparations for the Ministerial Conference (WT/GC/M/66, 68)
At the General Council meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the Director-General drew attention
to various aspects of the logistical preparations for the Fourth Ministerial Conference.
The General Council took note of the statement.
At the General Council meeting on 31 July 2001, the Director-General reported again on
some aspects of the logistical preparations for the Fourth Ministerial Conference.
The General Council took note of the statement.
(c) Participation of observer governments in the in formal preparatory meetings of the General
Council for the Fourth Session of the Ministerial Conference (WT/GC/M/65)
During the preparatory process for the Third Ministerial Conference, the General Council had
agreed that observer governments be exceptionally invited to attend, as observers, the General
Council's informal preparatory meetings for the Third Ministerial Conference.
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the Chairman proposed that the same
arrangement be made in preparation of the Fourth Ministerial Conference and that, accordingly,
observer governments be invited to attend the informal preparatory meetings for the Fourth
Ministerial Conference.
The representative of Belarus (as an observer) spoke.The General Council took note of the statement and agreed to the Chairman's proposal.
(d) Election of officers (WT/GC/M/65, 66, 68
38)
At its meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the Chairman proposed that the General Council elect
the representative of the host government, H.E. Mr. Youssef Hussain Kamal, Minister of Finance,
Economy and Commerce of Qatar, to Chair the Conference.  With regard to the election of the three
Vice-Chairpersons of the Conference, he would cond uct consultations with Members.  He therefore
proposed that the General Council agree to revert to this matter at a future meeting to allow for these
consultations to take place.
The General Council so agreed.
                                                     
38 Carried in the General Council minutes as "Election of Vice-Chairpersons of the Fourth Session of
the Ministerial Conference".WT/GC/53
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At its meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the Chairman informed the General Council that
consultations were taking place on the basis of a suggestion made by him of appointing one vice-
chairperson from the European region, one vice-chairperson from Africa and one vice-chairperson
from Latin America.  As he was not in a position to put names before Members for agreement at the
present meeting, he proposed that the General Council agree that he would call a special meeting ofthe General Council on short notice to elect the vice-chairpersons before the next regular meeting of
the General Council in October.
The representative of Japan and the Chairman spoke.The General Council took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at a future
meeting after the consultations have been finalized.
At its meeting on 31 July 2001, the General Council elected the following Vice-Chairpersons
for the Fourth Session of the Ministerial Conference:  The Hon. Tebelelo Seretse, Minister for Trade,
Industry, Wildlife and Tourism of Botswana;  H.E.  Mr. Kimmo Sasi, Minister for European Affairs
and Foreign Trade of Finland; and Dr. Adalberto R odriguez Giavarini, Minister of Foreign Affairs
and International Trade of Argentina.
(e) Attendance of observers
(i) Governments (WT/GC/M/65)
At its meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the Chairman proposed that the General Council agree
to invite the Government of Liberia39 to attend as an observer the Fourth Session of the Ministerial
Conference.
The General Council so agreed.
The Chairman then said that 39 countries had participated as observers in the Seattle
Ministerial Conference in accordance with Annex 2 to the Rules of Procedure for Ministerial
Conference and General Council meetings.  Out of these 39 countries, 34 currently had obtained
observer status in the General Council, either through a request to the General Council or through the
establishment of a working party for their accession to the WTO.  These countries were therefore
automatically invited to attend the Ministerial Confer ence in Doha as observers.  The following five
countries had attended the Ministerial Conference in Seattle but did not currently have observer statusin the General Council:  Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya and San Marino.  He proposed
that the General Council agree to also invite these countries to attend the Fourth Ministerial
Conference as observers.
The General Council so agreed.
(ii) International intergovernmental organizations (WT/GC/M/65 and Corr.2, 66, 69, 71)
At its meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the General Council agreed to procedures for
attendance, as observers, of international intergov ernmental organizations to the Fourth Ministerial
Conference.  The General Council also agreed that, unless any objection was received by theSecretariat from any Member by 25 May, the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and
                                                     
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Development, the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting and the Organization of the Petroleum
Exporting Countries be granted observer status to the Fourth the Ministerial Conference.40
The representatives of Egypt, Bahrain, (also on behalf of Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab
Emirates and Oman), Morocco, Jordan, Malaysia, Tunisia, Indonesia, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Israelspoke.
The General Council took note of the statements.At its meeting on 18 and 19 July 2001, the General Council agreed that unless any objection
was received by the Secretariat from any Member by 25 July, the League of Arab States, the Arab
Monetary Fund and the Advisory Centre on WTO Law be granted observer status to the FourthMinisterial Conference.
41
The representatives of Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Oman, Bahrain, Morocco, India, Malaysia,
Pakistan, Indonesia and Venezuela, and the Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements.
At its meeting on 10 October 2001, the Chairman informed the General Council that the
objection to the granting of observer status to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
(OPEC) to the Fourth Ministerial Conference had been withdrawn.  Therefore OPEC had beengranted observer status to the Fourth Ministerial Conference.
The representative of Egypt (on behalf of the Arab country Members) spoke.
42
The General Council took note of the statement.The Chairman spoke.The General Council agreed that unless any objection was received by the Secretariat from
any Member by 15 October, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, the Indian Ocean
Commission, the Indian Ocean Rim Associati on for Regional Co-operation, the Economic
Community of West African States and the Inter-Parliamentary Union be granted observer status tothe Fourth Ministerial Conference.
At its meeting on 31 October and 1 November 2001, the General Council agreed that unless
an objection was received by the Secretariat from any Member by 1 November, the Union du
Maghreb Arabe and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development be granted observer status tothe Fourth Ministerial Conference.
The representatives of Egypt and Cuba, and the Chairman spoke.The General Council took note of the statements.
                                                     
40 Subsequent to the meeting, the Secretariat receive d one objection to the granting of observer status to
the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to the Fourth Ministerial Conference.  At the General
Council meeting on 10 October 2001, the Chairman announced that that objection had been withdrawn (seebelow).
41 Subsequent to the meeting, the Secretariat recei ved two objections to the granting of observer status
to the League of Arab States  to the Fourth Ministerial Conference.
42 Subsequently to the meeting, the delegation of Cyprus sent a communication on this issue.WT/GC/53
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(iii) Non-governmental organizations (WT/GC/M/65)
At its meeting on 8 and 9 May 2001, the General Council agreed to procedures for attendance
of non-governmental organizations to the Fourth Ministerial Conference.43
The representatives of Egypt, European Communities, Pakistan and Canada, and the
Chairman spoke.
The General Council took note of the statements.
26. Appointment of officers to WTO bodies (WT/GC/M/63)
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 February 2001, the Chairman said that in
accordance with the guidelines for appointment of officers to WTO bodies approved by the General
Council in January 1995 (WT/L/31), he had conducted informal consultations on this matter, on the
basis of which he considered that there was a consensus on the following slate of names.
General Council Mr. Stuart Harbinson (Hong Kong, China)
Dispute Settlement Body Mr. Roger Farrell (New Zealand)
Trade Policy Review Body Mr. Pekka Huhtaniemi (Finland)Council for Trade in Goods M r. Istvan Major (Hungary)
Council for Trade in Services Mr. Celso Amorim (Brazil)Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual
Property RightsMr. Boniface Guwa Chidyausiku (Zimbabwe)
Committee on Trade and Environment Mr. Alejandro Jara Puga (Chile)
Committee on Trade and Development Mr. Nathan Irumba (Uganda)Committee on Balance-of-Payments Restrict ions Mr. Hernando José Gomez (Colombia)
Committee on Regional Trade Agreements Mrs.  Laurence Dubois-Destrizais (France)
Committee on Budget, Finance and
  AdministrationMr. M. Supperamaniam (Malaysia)
Working Group on the Relationship between
  Trade and InvestmentMr. Oguz Demiralp (Turkey)
Working Group on the Interaction between Trade
  and Competition PolicyMr. Frederic Jenny (France)
Working Group on Transparency in Government
  ProcurementMr. Ronald Saborío Soto (Costa Rica)
Committee on Agriculture
Chair
Vice-ChairMrs. Apiradi Tantraporn (Thailand)
Mr. Yoichi Suzuki (Japan)
                                                     
43 Subsequently circulated in WT/MIN(01)/INF/3.WT/GC/53
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The Chairman also said that certain understandings had been agreed upon in reaching a
consensus on the Chairpersons for 2001.  First, Mrs. Tantraporn (Thailand) would be appointed as
Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture and Mr. Suzuki (Japan) would continue for one more
year to act as Vice-Chairman of the Committee under the same conditions.  These arrangements for
the chair and the vice-chair had been made for a period no longer than one year, and futureappointments would continue to be based on personal experience and expertise, while taking into
account the diversity of constituencies.  Moreover, the organization of work at the Fourth Ministerial
Conference would be decided in due course, irrespective of these arrangements.
The General Council took note of the statement and of the consensus on the above slate of
names.
27. Election of Chairperson (WT/GC/M/63)
At the General Council meeting on 8 and 9 February 2001, the Chairman, as the outgoing
presiding officer of the General Council thanked th e Director-General, Deputy Directors-General, the
Secretariat and all delegations for their cooperation and support during his term of office.
The General Council then unanimously elected Mr. Stuart Harbinson (Hong Kong, China) to
the Chair.
28. Review of WTO activities (WT/GC/M/71)
At the General Council meeting on 31 October and 1 November 2001, the Chairman drew
attention to the annual reports of the various Councils and Committees and said that unless they felt it
was necessary, the Chairpersons of subsidiary bodies need not introduce their reports orally, in order
to allow time for the General Council to examine all pending matters for the Ministerial Conference at
this meeting.
The Chairman of the Committee on Trade and Environment spoke.
The General Council adopted the report of the Committee on Trade and Development
(WT/COMTD/33), took note of the reports from other WTO bodies, including the reports from the
bodies under the Plurilateral Trade Agreements , in documents WT/DSB/26 and Add.1, WT/TPR/101,
G/L/492, S/C/14, S/CSS/8, IP /C/23, WT/BOP/R/59, WT/BFA /55, WT/REG/10 and Corr.1,
WT/CTE/6, WT/WGTI/5 and Add.1, WT/WGTCP/5, WT/WGTGP/5, GPA/58 and JOB(01)/147, andtook note of the statement.
The General Council then adopted the draft report of the General Council (WT/GC/W/448)
on the understanding that the Secretariat would make the necessary adjustments to it as to include
matters discussed at this meeting.
__________SECTION II
DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BODYWORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/DSB/26
12 October 2001
(01-4940)
DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BODY
Annual Report (2001)1
The present report has been prepared in pursuance of the Procedures for an Annual Overview
of WTO Activities and for Reporting under the WTO (WT/L/105), and sets out the actions taken by
the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in the period since its previous annual report.2
In carrying out its task, the DSB has held 18 meetings since the period covered by the
previous report.  The minutes of these meetings, which remain the record of the DSB's work, arecontained in documents WT /DSB/M/93 – WT/DSB/M/110
3 and should be read in conjunction with
this report.
The following subjects are included in the report:
Page
1. Election of Chairperson...................................................................................................... ......4
2. Appointment of Appellate Body members .............................................................................4
3. Remuneration of Appellate Body members............................................................................5
4. Indicative list of governmental and non-governmental panelists.........................................5
5. Timing of notification of third- party interest in panel proceedings.....................................5
6. Adoption of the 2001 draft Annual Report of the DSB .........................................................67. Recourse to dispute settlement procedures ............................................................................6
(a) Argen tina ................................................................................................................... .................6
(i) Measures affecting the export of bovine hi des and the import of  finished leather .....................6
(b) Belgium..................................................................................................................... ..................6
(i) Administration of measures estab lishing customs du ties for rice...............................................6
(c) Brazil...................................................................................................................... .....................7
(i) Export financing programme for aircraft ...................................................................................7
(ii) Measures affecti ng patent protection....................................................................................... ...8
                                                     
1 The Overview of the State of Play of WTO Disputes since 1 January 1995 to 31 August 2001
prepared by the Secretariat on its own responsibility is included, for practical purposes, in an Addendum to this
report.
2 WT/DSB/21 and Add.1.
3 The present report includes meetings of the DSB covering the period from 28 November 2000 to
25 September 2001.WT/DSB/26
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(d) Canada ...................................................................................................................... ..................8
(i) Certain measures affecti ng the automoti ve industry...................................................................8
(ii) Export credits and loans guara ntees for regio nal airc raft.........................................................8
(iii) Measures affecting the importation of mi lk and the exportation of dairy products....................9
(iv) Measures supporting exports of aircraft.................................................................................... .9
(v) Term of patent protection ................................................................................................... ......10
(e) Ch ile....................................................................................................................... ...................10
(i) Measures affecting the transit  and importation of  swordfish ...................................................10
(ii) Price band system and safeguard measures relating to certain agricultural products............10
(f) Egypt....................................................................................................................... ..................11
(i) Definitive anti-dumping measures  on steel rebar from Turkey ................................................11
(g) European Commun ities........................................................................................................ .....11
(i) Anti-dumping duties on imports of cotton-type bed linen from India .......................................11
(ii) Anti-dumping duties on malleable cast iron  tube or pipe fittings from Brazil..........................12
(iii) Measures affecting asbestos a nd asbestos-contain ing products...............................................12
(iv) Trade descrip tion of sa rdines .............................................................................................. .....13
(h) Guate mala ................................................................................................................... ..............13
(i) Definitive anti-dumping measures on grey Portland cement from Mexico ..............................13
(i) Japan ....................................................................................................................... ..................13
(i) Measures affecting ag ricultural products.................................................................................13
(j) Korea....................................................................................................................... ..................14
(i) Measures affecting imports of fresh, chilled and frozen beef ...................................................14
(k) Mexico ...................................................................................................................... ................14
(i) Measures affecting tel ecommunications services .....................................................................14
(l) Peru ........................................................................................................................ ...................15
(i) Taxes on cigarettes ......................................................................................................... ..........15
(m) Phili ppines ................................................................................................................. ...............15
(i) Measures affecting trade and investme nt in the motor vehicle sector......................................15
(n) Thailand .................................................................................................................... ................15
(i) Anti-dumping duties on angles, shapes and sections of iron or non-alloy steel and H-
beams from Poland .............................................................................................................. .....15
(o) Turkey...................................................................................................................... .................16
(i) Restrictions on imports of textile and clothing products ..........................................................16
(p) United States............................................................................................................... ..............16
(i) Anti-Dumping Act of 1916 .................................................................................................... ....16
(ii) Anti-dumping and countervailing measures on steel plate from India.....................................17WT/DSB/26
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(iii) Anti-dumping measures on certain hot -rolled steel products from Japan................................17
(iv) Anti-dumping measures on stainless steel plate in coils and stainless steel sheet and
strip from Korea............................................................................................................... .........18
(v) Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000................................................................18
(vi) Countervailing duties on certain corrosion-resistant carbon steel flat products from
Germany........................................................................................................................ ............19
(vii) Countervailing measures concerning certain products from the European
Communities .................................................................................................................... .........20
(viii) Definitive safeguard measures on imports of steel wire rod and circular welded
quality line pipe .............................................................................................................. ..........20
(ix) Definitive safeguard measures on imports of wheat gluten from the European
Communities .................................................................................................................... .........21
(x) Import measures on certain products from the European Communities ..................................21
(xi) Measures treating exports restraints as subsidie s ....................................................................22
(xii) Safeguard measures on imports of fresh, chilled or frozen lamb meat from New
Zealand and Australia .......................................................................................................... ....22
(xiii) Section 110(5) of the US Copy right Act................................................................................... .22
(xiv) Section 129(c)(1) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act........................................................23
(xv) Tax treatment for "Forei gn Sales Corporations" .....................................................................23
8. Surveillance of implementation of recommendations adopted by the DSB.......................24
(a) Canada ...................................................................................................................... ................24
(i) Measures affecting the importation of milk and the exportation of dairy products..................24(b) Chile....................................................................................................................... ...................24
(i) Taxes on alcoholic beverages ................................................................................................ ...24
(c) European Commun ities........................................................................................................ .....25
(i) Regime for the importation, sa le and distribution of bananas .................................................25
(d) India ....................................................................................................................... ...................27
(i) Quantitative restrictions on imports of agr icultural, textile and industrial products...............27
(e) Japan ....................................................................................................................... ..................27
(i) Measures affecting ag ricultural products.................................................................................27
(f) Turk ey...................................................................................................................... .................28
(i) Restrictions on imports of textile and clothing products ..........................................................28
9. Other matters ................................................................................................................ ..........29
(a) Statement by Panama regarding the European Communities' proposal to modify its
banana impor t regime ........................................................................................................... ....29
(b) Statement by Brazil concer ning the US Patents Code ..............................................................30
(c) Statement by Argentina concerning the rejection by the United States of Argentina's
request to be joined in consultations pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU on the case
on:  "United States – Continued Dumpin g and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000" ..........................30WT/DSB/26
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(d) Statement by Argentina concerning the request by the European Communities for
arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU in the case on "Argentina – Measures
Affecting the Export of Bovine Hides and the Import of Finished Leather"............................30
(e) Statement by the Deputy Director-Gener al concerning Article 5 of the DSU..........................30
(f) Statement by the Chairman concerning an amendment to Rule 5(2) of the Working
Procedures for A ppellate Review .............................................................................................31
1. Election of Chairperson (WT/DSB/M/99)
At its meeting on 16 February 2001, the DSB elected by acclamation Mr. Roger Farrell
(New Zealand) as Chairman of the body.
2. Appointment of Appellate Body members (WT/DSB/M/101, 103, 106, 110)
At the DSB meeting on 12 March 2001, the Chairman made a statement concerning a
time-frame for the appointment of three Appellate Body members and proposed that the DSB revert to
this matter.
The DSB took note of the statement and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At the DSB meeting on 5 April 2001, the Chairman proposed the following time-frame for
the selection process for Appellate Body members:  (i) nominations for the Appellate Body should be
submitted to the Director-General from 17 April 2001 with the deadline closing on 29 June 2001;
(ii) the Selection Committee's work is expected to commence from 2 July 2001;  and (iii) the decision
by the DSB on the appointees would ideally be made soon after the northern summer break.
The representatives of the United States, Australia, Japan, Venezuela, European
Communities, India, Chile and the Chairman spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to the time-frame proposed by the Chairman.At the DSB meeting on 20 June 2001, the Chairman recalled that the deadline for submission
of candidates for Appellate Body members had been set by the DSB as closing on 29 June 2001.
The DSB took note of this information.
At its meeting on 25 September 2001, the DSB agreed to the recommendation of the
Selection Committee to appoint the following persons: (i) Mr Luiz Olavo Baptista (Brazil);
(ii) Mr John S. Lockhart (Australia);  and (iii) Mr Giorgio Sacerdoti (the European Communities) asmembers of the Appellate Body for four years, as from  the date to be fixed in the near future on which
their contracts will commence.
The representatives of Australia, Brazil, European Communities, Chile, India, Thailand,
Jamaica, also on behalf of GRULAC countries as well as the representatives of Malaysia, Canada,United States, Colombia and the Chairman spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements.WT/DSB/26
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3. Remuneration of Appellate Body members (WT/DSB/M/101, 106)
At the DSB meeting on 12 March 2001, the Chairman made a statement on the question of
the conditions of employment of the Appellate Body members and proposed that the matter be
considered at a subsequent DSB meeting.
The representatives of Norway and Japan spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements.At the DSB meeting on 20 June 2001, delegations had an exchange of views on the subject of
remuneration of Appellate Body members.  In light of the fact that there was no consensus, the
Chairman proposed that the DSB might revert to this matter at a later date.
The representatives of Malaysia, Canada, Japan, European Communities, India, Chile, Brazil,
United States and Hong Kong, China spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to potentially revert to this matter at a later
date.
4. Indicative list of governmental and non- governmental panelists (WT/DSB/M/94, 98, 105
and Corr.1, 106)
At its meeting on 12 December 2000, the DSB approved the names contained in document
WT/DSB/W/150 proposed for inclusion on the indicativ e list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the
DSU.
At its meeting on 1 February 2001, the DSB approved the names contained in document
WT/DSB/W/155 proposed for inclusion on the indicativ e list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the
DSU.
At its meeting on 16 May 2001, the DSB approved the name contained in document
WT/DSB/W/163 proposed for inclusion on the indicativ e list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the
DSU.
At its meeting on 20 June 2001, the DSB approved the name contained in document
WT/DSB/W/165 proposed for inclusion of the indicative list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the
DSU.
5. Timing of notification of third-party interest in panel proceedings (WT/DSB/M/100,
101)
At the DSB meeting on 1 March 2001, the Chairman proposed that the item entitled "Timing
of Notification of Third-Party Interest in Panel Proceedings" be inscribed on the agenda of the next
regular DSB meeting.
The DSB so agreed.At the DSB meeting on 12 March 2001, delegations had an exchange of views on the
Secretariat's note contained in JOB(01)/25 dealing with the question of timing of notification of
third-party interest in panel proceedings.WT/DSB/26
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The representatives of Mexico, United States, Nicaragua, Australia, Canada, Colombia,
Saint Lucia, Malaysia, European Communities, Chile, Bulgaria, Hong Kong, China and the Chairman
spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements.
6. Adoption of the 2001 draft Annual Report of the DSB (WT/DSB/M/110)
At its meeting on 25 September 2001, the DSB agreed to adopt the draft Annual Report
contained in WT/DSB/W/170 and Add.1 on the understa nding that it would be further updated by the
Secretariat under its own responsibility in order to include actions taken by the DSB at the
25 September meeting.
The representatives of Ecuador, the European Communities and the Chairman spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements.
7. Recourse to dispute settlement procedures
(a) Argentina
(i) Measures affecting the export of bovine hides and the import of finished leather
(WT/DSB/M/99, 101)
In July 19994, the DSB established a panel to examine the complaint by the European
Communities with regard to Argentina's measures affecting the export of bovine hides and the importof finished leather.
At its meeting on 16 February 2001, the DSB considered the Panel Report contained in
WT/DS155/R and Corr.1 pertaining to the complaint by the European Communities.
The representatives of the European Communities, Argentina and the United States spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements a nd adopted the Panel Report contained in
WT/DS155/R and Corr.1.
At the DSB meeting on 12 March 2001, the representative of Argentina informed the DSB of
his country's intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations on this matter.
The representative of the European Communities spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and of the information provided by Argentina regarding
its intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations.
(b) Belgium
(i) Administration of measures establishing customs duties for rice (WT/DSB/M/98, 101)
At its meeting on 1 February 2001, the DSB considered a request by the United States to
examine Belgium's measures relating to the imposition of customs duties on imports of US rice
(WT/DS210/2 and Rev.1).
                                                     
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The representatives of the United States and the European Communities spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.At its meeting on 12 March 2001, the DSB again considered this matter.
The representatives of the United States and the European Communities spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to establish a panel in accordance with the
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU, with standard terms of reference.
The representative of India reserved third-party rights to participate in the Panel's
proceedings.
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(c) Brazil
(i) Export financing programme for ai rcraft (WT/DSB/M/94, 98, 99, 108)
At the DSB meeting on 12 December 2000, the representative of Brazil informed the DSB
that his country had put into force new regulations for its PROEX programme in order to comply with
the recommendations and rulings of the Articl e 21.5 compliance panel and the Appellate Body
pertaining to this case.
The representatives of Canada and the European Communities spoke.The DSB took note of the statements.Also at its meeting on 12 December 2000, the DSB considered a request by Canada for
authorization to take appropriate countermeasures against Brazil pursuant to Article 4.10 of the
SCM Agreement and Article 22.7 of the DSU (WT/DS46/25).
The representatives of Canada, Brazil, Japan, European Communities, Philippines, Australia,
United States and the Chairman spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and purs uant to Canada's request under Article 22.7 of
the DSU and Article 4.10 of the SCM Agreement contained in document WT/DS46/25, dated1 December 2000, agreed to grant authorization to suspend the application to Brazil of tariff
concessions or other obligations consistent with the Arbitrators' decision contained in document
WT/DS46/ARB.
At its meeting on 1 February 2001, the DSB considered a request by Canada under
Article 21.5 of the DSU to examine Brazil's latest revisions to its PROEX programme (WT/DS46/26).
The representatives of Canada, Brazil, Japan, United States, European Communities,
Argentina and Uruguay spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.
At its meeting on 16 February 2001, the DSB again considered this matter.
                                                     
5 After the meeting Japan reserved its third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.WT/DSB/26
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The representatives of Canada, Brazil, Japan, Malaysia, European Communities, Australia,
Hong Kong, China and the Chairman spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU, to refer
to the original Panel, if possible, the matter raised by Canada in document WT/DS46/26.  It wasagreed that the Panel would have standard terms of reference.
At its meeting on 23 August 2001, the DSB considered the Panel Report contained in
WT/DS46/RW/2 pertaining to the second recourse by Canada to Article 21.5 of the DSU.
The representatives of Brazil, Canada, United States and the European Communities spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements a nd adopted the Panel Report contained in
WT/DS46/RW/2.
(ii) Measures affecting patent protection (WT/DSB/M/97, 98)
At its meeting on 19 January 2001, the DSB considered a request by the United States for the
establishment of a panel to examine Brazil's measures affecting patent protection (WT/DS199/3).
The representatives of the United States and Brazil spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.At its meeting on 1 February 2001, the DSB again considered this matter.
The representatives of the United States and Brazil spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to establish a panel in accordance with the
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU, with standard terms of reference.
The representatives of the Dominican Republic, Honduras, India and Japan reserved their
third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
(d) Canada
(i) Certain measures affecting the automotive industry (WT/DSB/M/101)
At the DSB meeting on 12 March 2001, the representative of Canada informed the DSB that
his country had complied with the DSB's recommendations in this case.
The representative of Japan spoke.The DSB took note of the statements.
(ii) Export credits and loans guarantees for regional aircraft (WT/DSB/M/101)
At its meeting on 12 March 2001, the DSB considered a request by Brazil for the
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to Canada's financing programmes used
in relation to exports of regional jets (WT/DS222/2).
The representatives of Brazil and Canada spoke.WT/DSB/26
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The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to establish a panel in accordance with the
accelerated procedures pursuant to Article 4.4 of the SCM Agreement, with standard terms of
reference.
The representatives of the European Communities, India and the United States reserved their
third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.6
(iii) Measures affecting the importation of milk and the exportation of dairy products
(WT/DSB/M/100)
At its meeting on 1 March 2001, the DSB considered a request by the United States under
Article 21.5 of the DSU (WT/DS103/16) and a re quest by New Zealand under Article 21.5 of the
DSU (WT/DS113/16) to examine Canada's implementation of the DSB's recommendations on thismatter.
The representatives of the United States, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Uruguay,
European Communities and Hong Kong, China spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU, to refer
to the original Panel, if possible, the matter rais ed by the United States in document WT/DS103/16
and the matter raised by New Zealand in document WT/DS113/16.  It was confirmed that this would
be a single Panel addressing both matters.  The Panel would have standard terms of reference.
The representatives of the European Communities and Mexico reserved their third-party
rights to participate in Panel's proceedings.
7
Also at its meeting on 1 March 2001, the DSB considered a request by the United States
under Article 22.2 of the DSU (WT/DS103/17) and a request by New Zealand under Article 22.2 of
the DSU (WT/DS113/17) for authorization to suspend the application to Canada of tariff concessions
and related obligations under the GATT 1994.
The representatives of the United States, New Zealand and Canada spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and it was agreed that the respective matters raised by
Canada in documents WT/DS103/18 and WT/DS113/ 18 are referred to arbitration, as required by
Article 22.6 of the DSU.
(iv) Measures supporting exports of aircraft (WT/DSB/M/98)
At the DSB meeting on 1 February 2001, the representative of Brazil expressed his country's
concern about Canada's intention to grant export subsidies to its regional aircraft.  He said that Brazil
requested consultations with Canada on this matter.
The representatives of Canada and Paraguay spoke.The DSB took note of the statements.
                                                     
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7 After the meeting Australia reserved its third-part y rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.WT/DSB/26
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(v) Term of patent protection (WT/DSB/M/107)
At the DSB meeting on 24 July 2001, the representative of Canada announced that his
country had completed the implementation of the DSB's recommendations in this case.
The representative of the United States spoke.The DSB took note of the statements.
(e) Chile
(i) Measures affecting the transit and im portation of swordfish (WT/DSB/M/94)
At its meeting on 12 December 2000, the DSB considered a request by the European
Communities for the establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to Chile's
measures affecting the transit and importation of swordfish (WT/DS193/2).
The representatives of the European Communities and Chile spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to establish a panel in accordance with the
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU, with standard terms of reference.
The representatives of Australia, Canada, Ecuador, Iceland, India, Norway and the United
States reserved their third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
(ii) Price band system and safeguard measures relating to certain agricultural products
(WT/DSB/M/98, 101)
At its meeting on 1 February 2001, the DSB considered a request by Argentina for the
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to Chile's price band system and
safeguard measures relating to certain agricultural products (WT/DS207/2).
The representatives of Argentina and Chile spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.At its meeting on 12 March 2001, the DSB again considered this matter.
The representatives of Argentina, Chile and Brazil spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to establish a panel in accordance with the
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU, with standard terms of reference.
The representatives of Colombia, Costa Rica, European Communities, Guatemala, Honduras,
Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay and the United States reserved their third-party rights to participate in the
Panel's proceedings.
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8 After the meeting Australia, Brazil, Ecuador, El Salvador and Venezuela reserved their third-party
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(f) Egypt
(i) Definitive anti-dumping measures on steel re bar from Turkey (W T/DSB/M/105 and Corr.1,
106)
At its meeting on 16 May 2001, the DSB considered a request by Turkey for the
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to Egypt's definitive anti-dumping
measures on steel rebar from Turkey (WT/DS211/2 and Corr.1).
The representatives of Turkey and Egypt spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.At its meeting on 20 June 2001, the DSB again considered this matter.
The representatives of Turkey and Egypt spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to establish a panel in accordance with the
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU, with standard terms of reference.
The representatives of Chile, European Communities, Japan and the United States reserved
their third-party rights to partic ipate in the Panel's proceedings.
(g) European Communities
(i) Anti-dumping duties on imports of cotton-ty pe bed linen from India (WT/DSB/M/101, 103,
108)
In October 1999
9, the DSB established a panel to examine the complaint by India with regard
to the EC's anti-dumping duties on imports of cotton-type bed linen from India.  In December 2000,
the European Communities notified the DSB of its decision to appeal certain issues of law and legalinterpretations developed by the Panel.
At its meeting on 12 March 2001, the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report contained
in WT/DS141/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS141/R pertaining to the complaint by
India.
The representatives of India, European Communities, Egypt, United States, Japan, Canada,
Brazil and Hong Kong, China spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and adopted the Appellate Body Report contained in
WT/DS141/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in  WT/DS141/R, as modified by the Appellate
Body Report.
At the DSB meeting on 5 April 2001, the representative of the European Communities
informed the DSB of the EC's intentions in re spect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations
on this matter, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU.
The representatives of India and Egypt spoke.
                                                     
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The DSB took note of the statements and the information provided by the European
Communities regarding its intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations.
At the DSB meeting on 23 August 2001, India made a statement with regard to the
implementation by the European Communities of the DSB's recommendations in this case.
The representatives of India and the European Communities spoke.The DSB took note of the statements.
(ii) Anti-dumping duties on malleable cast iron tube or pipe fittings from  Brazil (WT/DSB/M/106,
107)
At its meeting on 20 June 2001, the DSB considered a request by Brazil for the establishment
of a panel to examine EC's anti-dumping duties on malleable cast iron tube or pipe fittings from Brazil
(WT/DS219/2).
The representatives of Brazil and the European Communities spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.At its meeting on 24 July 2001, the DSB again considered this matter.
The representatives of Brazil and the European Communities spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to establish a panel in accordance with the
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU, with standard terms of reference.
The representatives of Chile, Japan and the United States reserved their third-party rights to
participate in the Panel's proceedings.
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(iii) Measures affecting asbestos and asbest os-containing products (WT/DSB/M/103)
In November 199811, the DSB established a panel to examine the complaint by Canada with
regard to the EC's measures affecting asbestos and products containing asbestos.  In October 2000,
Canada notified the DSB of its decision to appeal certain issues of law and legal interpretationsdeveloped by the Panel.
At its meeting on 5 April 2001, the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report contained in
WT/DS135/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS135/R and A dd.1 pertaining to the
complaint by Canada.
The representatives of the European Communities, Canada, Brazil, United States, Japan,
Mexico, Switzerland, India, Philippines and Hong Kong, China spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and adopted the Appellate Body Report contained in
WT/DS135/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS135/R and Add.1, as modified by the
Appellate Body Report.
                                                     
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(iv) Trade description of sardines (WT/DSB/M/106, 107)
At its meeting on 20 June 2001, the DSB considered a request by Peru for the establishment
of a panel to examine its complaint with regard  to European Communities' trade description of
sardines (WT/DS231/6).
The representatives of Peru and the European Communities spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.At its meeting on 24 July 2001, the DSB again considered this matter.
The representatives of Peru and the European Communities spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to establish a panel in accordance with the
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU, with standard terms of reference.
The representatives of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, United States and Venezuela
reserved their third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
(h) Guatemala
(i) Definitive anti-dumping measures on grey Po rtland cement from Mexico (WT/DSB/M/94)
At the DSB meeting on 12 December 2000, the representative of Guatemala informed the
DSB, in accordance with Article 21.3 of the DSU, that her country had implemented the DSB's
recommendations on this matter.
The representative of Mexico spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and of the information provided by Guatemala regarding
its implementation of the DSB' recommendations.
(i) Japan
(i) Measures affecting agricult ural products (WT/DSB/M/110)
At the DSB meeting on 25 September 2001, the representative of Japan announced that his
country had reached a mutually satisfactory solution wi th the United States with respect to conditions
for lifting of import restrictions on eight products at issue, including apples.
The representatives of the United States, Australia, European Communities and Hungary
spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements.WT/DSB/26
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(j) Korea
(i) Measures affecting imports of fresh, chilled and frozen beef (WT/DSB/M/96, 98, 110)
In May 199912, the DSB agreed to establish a panel to examine the complaint by the United
States with regard to Korea's measures affecting imports of fresh, chilled and frozen beef.  In
July 199913, the DSB agreed to Australia's request for the establishment of a panel on the same matter.
It also agreed that, as provided for in Article 9 of the DSU, the Panel established in May 1999 to
examine the US complaint will also examine Australia's complaint.  In September 2000, Korea
notified the DSB of its decision to appeal certain issues of law and legal interpretations developed by
the Panel.
At its meeting on 10 January 2001, the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report contained
in WT/DS161/AB/R – WT/DS169/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS161/R –WT/DS169/R pertaining to the complaints by the United States and Australia respectively.
The representatives of Australia, United States, Canada, New Zealand, Korea and the
European Communities spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and a dopted the Appellate Body Report contained in
WT/DS161/AB/R – WT/DS169/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS161/R –
WT/DS169/R, as modified by  the Appellate Body Report.
At the DSB meeting on 1 February 2001, the representative of Korea informed the DSB of his
country's intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations on this matter,
pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU.
The representatives of the United States and Australia spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and of the information provided by Korea regarding its
intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations.
At the DSB meeting on 25 September 2001, the representative of Korea announced that on
10 September 2001 his country had implemented the DSB's recommendations in this case.
The representatives of Australia, United States, New Zealand and Canada spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements.
(k) Mexico
(i) Measures affecting telecommunications services (WT/DSB/M/94)
At its meeting on 12 December 2000, the DSB considered a request by the United States for
the establishment of a panel to examine Mexico's  measures affecting telecommunications services
(WT/DS204/2).
The representatives of the United States and Mexico spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.
                                                     
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(l) Peru
(i) Taxes on cigarettes (WT/DSB/M/105 and Corr.1, 106)
At its meeting on 16 May 2001, the DSB considered a request by Chile for the establishment
of a panel to examine Peru's taxes on cigarettes (WT/DS227/2).
The representatives of Chile and Peru spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.At its meeting on 20 June 2001, the DSB again considered this matter.
The representatives of Chile and Peru spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to establish a panel in accordance with the
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU, with standard terms of reference.
(m) Philippines
(i) Measures affecting trade and investment in the motor vehicle sector (WT/DSB/M/102, 103)
At the DSB meeting on 20 March 2001, the representative of the United States recalled that at
the 17 November 2000 DSB meeting, her country had decided not to proceed with the composition of
the panel to examine this matter because it wished to continue its discussions with the Philippines.
She said that the United States would report on the results of its discussions at the next regularmeeting.
The representative of the Philippines spoke.The DSB took note of the statements.At the DSB meeting on 5 April 2001, the representative of the Philippines informed the DSB
that the United States had decided to proceed with the composition of the Panel which had been
suspended on 17 November 2000.  He believed that it was possible that some Members who had
wished to become third parties had not done so at the 17 November DSB meeting.  He therefore
proposed that the Chairman announce that delegations could still reserve their third-party rights within
the next 10 days.
The representatives of the United States, Mexico, European Communities, Hong Kong, China
and the Chairman spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements.
(n) Thailand
(i) Anti-dumping duties on angles, shapes and sections of iron or non-alloy steel and H-beams
from Poland (WT/DSB/M/103, 104)
In November 199914, the DSB established a panel to examine the complaint by Poland with
regard to Thailand's anti-dumping duties on angles, shapes and sections of iron or non-alloy steel and
                                                     
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H-beams from Poland.  In October 2000, Thailand notified the DSB of its decision to appeal certain
issues of law and legal interpretations developed by the Panel.
At its meeting on 5 April 2001, the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report contained in
WT/DS122/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS122/R pertaining to the complaint by
Poland.
The representatives of Poland, Thailand, Philippines, India, Mexico, United States and Hong
Kong, China spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and adopted the Appellate Body Report contained in
WT/DS122/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in  WT/DS122/R, as modified by the Appellate
Body Report.
At the DSB meeting on 26 April 2001, the representative of Thailand informed the DSB of
his country's intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations on this matter,
pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU.
The representative of Poland spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and of the information provided by Thailand regarding
its intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations.
(o) Turkey
(i) Restrictions on imports of textile and clothing products  (WT/DSB/M/102, 107)
At its meeting on 20 March 2001, the DSB considered the agreement between India and
Turkey on the procedures under Articles 21 and 22 of the DSU in the follow-up to the case on
"Turkey – Restrictions on Imports of Text ile and Clothing Products" (WT/DS34/13).
The representatives of India, Turkey and Hong Kong, China spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and of the agreed procedures between India and Turkey
under Articles 21 and 22 of the DSU contained in document WT/DS34/13.
At the DSB meeting on 24 July 2001, the representative of Hong Kong, China noted that
India and Turkey had reached a mutually agreed solution in this case and said that his country wished
to be informed of Turkey's implementation plan.
The representative of Turkey spoke.The DSB took note of the statements.
(p) United States
(i) Anti-Dumping Act of  1916 (WT/DSB/M/107)
At its meeting on 24 July 2001, the DSB considered the US proposal to extend the reasonable
period of time for implementation by the United States of the DSB's recommendations in this case
until the end of the current session of the US Congress or 31 December 2001, whichever is earlier
(WT/DS136/13 – WT/DS162/16).WT/DSB/26
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The representatives of the United States, European Communities, Japan, Mexico, India and
the Philippines spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to the US proposal contained in document
WT/DS136/13 – WT/DS162/16.
(ii) Anti-dumping and countervailing measures on steel plate from India (WT/DSB/M/106, 107)
At its meeting on 20 June 2001, the DSB considered a request by India for the establishment
of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to US anti-dumping and countervailing measures on
steel plate from India (WT/DS206/2).
The representatives of India and the United States spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.At its meeting on 24 July 2001, the DSB again considered this matter.
The representatives of India and the United States spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to establish a panel in accordance with the
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU, with standard terms of reference.
The representatives of Chile, European Communities and Japan reserved their third-party
rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
(iii) Anti-dumping measures on certain hot-rolle d steel products from Japan (WT/DSB/M/108,
109)
In March 2000
15, the DSB established a panel to examine the complaint by Japan with regard
to US anti-dumping measures on certain hot-rolled steel products from Japan.  In April 2001, the
United States notified the DSB of its decision to appeal certain issues of law and legal interpretations
developed by the Panel.
At its meeting on 23 August 2001, the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report contained
in WT/DS184/AB/R and the Panel Report containe d in WT/DS184/R pertaining to this matter.
The representatives of Japan, United States, European Communities, India, Chile and Hong
Kong, China spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and adopted the Appellate Body Report contained in
WT/DS184/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in  WT/DS184/R, as modified by the Appellate
Body Report.
At the DSB meeting on 10 September 2001, the representative of the United States informed
the DSB of his country's intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations on
this matter, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU.
The representative of Japan spoke.
                                                     
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The DSB took note of the statements and of the information provided by the United States
regarding its intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations.
(iv) Anti-dumping measures on stainless steel plate in coils and stainless steel sheet and strip
from Korea (WT/DSB/M/98, 100, 109)
In November 199916, the DSB established a panel to examine the complaint by Korea with
regard to US anti-dumping measures on stainless steel plate in coils and stainless steel sheet and strip
from Korea.
At its meeting on 1 February 2001, the DSB considered the Panel Report contained in
WT/DS179/R pertaining to the complaint by Korea.
The representatives of Korea and the United States spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements a nd adopted the Panel Report contained in
WT/DS179/R.
At the DSB meeting on 1 March 2001, the representative of the United States informed the
DSB of her country's intentions to implement th e DSB's recommendations on this matter, pursuant to
Article 21.3 of the DSU.
The representatives of Korea and the European Communities spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and of the information provided by the United States
regarding its intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations.
At the DSB meeting on 10 September 2001, the representative of the United States announced
that on 1 September 2001 his country had implemented the DSB's recommendations in this case.
The representative of Korea spoke.The DSB took note of the statements.
(v) Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset  Act of 2000 (WT/DSB/M/107, 108, 109)
At its meeting on 24 July 2001, the DSB considered a joint request by Australia, Brazil,
Chile, European Communities, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea and Thailand for the establishment of a
panel to examine their complaint with regard to the US Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act
of 2000 (WT/DS217/5).
The representatives of Japan, European Communities, Korea, Australia, Chile, Indonesia,
India, Thailand, Brazil, United States, Mexico, Canada, Norway, Argentina and Hong Kong, China
spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.At its meeting on 23 August 2001, the DSB again considered this matter.
The representatives of Japan, Thailand, Brazil, Indonesia, India, Chile, Korea, European
Communities and the United States spoke.
                                                     
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The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to establish a panel in accordance with the
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU, with standard terms of reference.
The representatives of Israel, Mexico, Norway and Hong Kong, China reserved their third-
party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings. 17
Also at its meeting on 23 August 2001, the DSB considered a request by Canada
(WT/DS34/12) and a request by Mexico (WT/DS234/13) for the establishment of a panel to examine
their complaints with regard to the US Cont inued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2001.
The representatives of Canada, Mexico and the United States spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.
At its meeting on 10 September 2001, the DSB again considered this matter.
The representatives of Canada, Mexico, United States, Japan and the European Communities
spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed that the requests by Canada and Mexico for
the establishment of a panel with standard terms of reference are accepted, and that, as provided for in
Article 9 of the DSU in respect of multiple complainants, the panel established on 23 August 2001 toexamine the joint complaint by Australia, Brazil, Chile, European Communities, India, Indonesia,
Japan, Korea and Thailand contained in document WT/DS217/5 will also examine Canada's
complaint contained in document WT/DS234/12 an d Mexico's complaint contained in document
WT/DS234/13.
The Chairman noted that since a single Panel was established those delegations who had
reserved their third-party rights to participate in the Panel established on 23 August 2001 to examine
the joint complaint by Australia, Brazil, Chile, EC, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea and Thailand shall
be considered as third parties in the single Panel established at the present meeting.  Canada reserved
its third-party rights in relation to Mexico's comp laint.  Mexico reserved its third-party rights in
relation to Canada's complaint.
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(vi) Countervailing duties on certain corrosion-resis tant carbon steel flat products from Germany
(WT/DSB/M/108, 109)
At its meeting on 23 August 2001, the DSB considered a request by the European
Communities for the establishment of a panel to  examine its complaint with regard to US
countervailing duties on certain corrosion-resistant carbon steel flat products from GermanyWT/DS213/3).
The representatives of the European Communities and the United States spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.
                                                     
17 After the meeting Argentina, Canada and Costa Rica reserved their third-party rights to participate in
the Panel's proceedings.
18 After the meeting Australia, Brazil, EC, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea and Thailand reserved their
third-party rights in relation to Canada's and Mexico's complaints.WT/DSB/26
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At its meeting on 10 September 2001, the DSB again considered this matter.
The representatives of the European Communities and the United States spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to establish a panel in accordance with the
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU, with standard terms of reference.
The representative of Japan reserved third-party rights to participate in the Panel's
proceedings.19
(vii) Countervailing measures concerning certain  products from the European Communities
(WT/DSB/M/108, 109)
At its meeting on 23 August 2001, the DSB considered a request by the European
Communities for the establishment of a panel to  examine its complaint with regard to US
countervailing measures concerning certain products from the European Communities
(WT/DS212/4).
The representatives of the European Communities and the United States spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.At its meeting on 10 September 2001, the DSB again considered this matter.
The representatives of the European Communities and the United States spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to establish a panel in accordance with the
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU, with standard terms of reference.
The representatives of India and Mexico reserved their third-party rights to participate in the
Panel's proceedings.
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(viii) Definitive safeguard measures on imports of steel wire rod and circular welded quality line
pipe (WT/DSB/M/108, 109)
At its meeting on 23 August 2001, the DSB considered a request by the European
Communities for the establishment of a panel to exam ine its complaint with regard to US definitive
safeguard measures on imports of steel wire rod and circular welded quality line pipe (WT/DS214/4).
The representatives of the European Communities and the United States spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.
At its meeting on 10 September 2001, the DSB again considered this matter.
The representatives of the European Communities and the United States spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to establish a panel in accordance with the
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU, with standard terms of reference.
                                                     
19 After the meeting Norway reserved its third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
20 After the meeting Brazil reserved its third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.WT/DSB/26
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The representatives of Canada, Japan and Mexico reserved their third-party rights to
participate in the Panel's proceedings.21
(ix) Definitive safeguard measures on imports of wheat gluten from the European Communities
(WT/DSB/M/97, 99)
In July 199922, the DSB established a panel to examine the complaint by the European
Communities with regard to US definitive safeguard measures on imports of wheat gluten from the
European Communities.  In September 2000, the United States notified the DSB of its decision to
appeal certain issues of law and legal interpretations developed by the Panel.
At its meeting on 19 January 2001, the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report contained
in WT/DS166/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS166/R pertaining to the complaint by
the European Communities.
The representatives of the European Communities, United States, Canada, New Zealand,
Australia, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Uruguay and Hong Kong, China spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and adopted the Appellate Body Report contained in
WT/DS166/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in  WT/DS166/R, as modified by the Appellate
Body Report.
At the DSB meeting on 16 February 2001, the representative of the United States informed
the DSB of his country's intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations on
this matter, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU.
The representative of the European Communities spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and of the information provided by the United States
regarding its intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations.
(x) Import measures on certain products from  the European Communities (WT/DSB/M/96)
In June 199923, the DSB agreed to establish a panel to examine the complaint by the European
Communities with regard to US import measures on certain products from the European
Communities.  In September 2000, the European Communities notified the DSB of its decision toappeal certain issues of law and legal interpretations developed by the Panel.
At its meeting on 10 January 2001, the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report contained
in WT/DS165/AB/R and the Panel Report contai ned WT/DS165/R and Add.1 pertaining to the
complaint by the European Communities.
The representatives of the European Communities, United States, Japan, also on behalf of
Chile and Colombia, as well as the representatives of Ecuador, Jamaica, Canada, Norway,
Switzerland, Korea, New Zealand, Argentina, Saint Lucia and Hong Kong, China spoke.
                                                     
21 After the meeting Argentina and Korea reserved thei r third-party rights to participate in the Panel's
proceedings.
22 WT/DSB/M/65.
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The DSB took note of the statements and adopted the Appellate Body Report contained in
WT/DS165/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS165/R and Add.1, as modified by the
Appellate Body Report.
(xi) Measures treating exports restraints as subsidies (WT/DSB/M/108)
In September 200024, the DSB established a panel to examine the complaint by Canada with
regard to US measures treating exports restraints as subsidies.
At its meeting on 23 August 2001, the DSB considered the Panel Report contained in
WT/DS194/R pertaining to the complaint by Canada.
The representatives of Canada, United States, European Communities and India spoke.The DSB took note of the statements a nd adopted the Panel Report contained in
WT/DS194/R.
(xii) Safeguard measures on imports of fresh, chille d or frozen lamb meat from New Zealand and
Australia (WT/DSB/M/105 and Corr.1, 106)
In November 1999
25, the DSB established a single panel to examine the complaints by
New Zealand and Australia with regard to US sa feguard measures on imports of lamb meat.  In
January 2001, the United States notified the DSB of its decision to appeal certain issues of law and
legal interpretations developed by the Panel.
At its meeting on 16 May 2001, the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report contained in
WT/DS177/AB/R – WT/DS178/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS177/R –
WT/DS178/R pertaining to the complaints by New Zealand and Australia.
The representatives of Australia, New Zealand, United States, Japan, European Communities,
Philippines and Hong Kong, China spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and adopted the Appellate Body Report contained in
WT/DS177/AB/R – WT/DS178/AB/R and the Pane l Report in WT/DS177/R – WT/DS178/R, as
modified by the Appellate Body Report.
At its meeting on 20 June 2001, the representative of the United States informed the DSB of
his country's intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations on this matter,
pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU.
The representatives of New Zealand, Australia and the European Communities spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and of the information provided by the United States
regarding its intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations.
(xiii) Section 110(5) of the US Copyright Act (WT/DSB/M/107)
At its meeting on 24 July 2001, the DSB considered the US proposal to extend the reasonable
period of time for implementation by the United States of the DSB's recommendations in this case
                                                     
24 WT/DSB/M/88.
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until the end of the current session of the US Congress or 31 December 2001, whichever is earlier
(WT/DS160/14).
The representatives of the United States, European Communities and Australia spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to the US proposal contained in document
WT/DS160/14.
(xiv) Section 129(c)(1) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (WT/DSB/M/107,108)
At its meeting on 24 July 2001, the DSB considered a request by Canada for the
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to Section 129(c)(1) of the Uruguay
Round Agreements Act (WT/DS221/4).
The representatives of Canada and the United States spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.
At its meeting on 23 August 2001, the DSB again considered this matter.
The representatives of Canada and the United States spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to establish a panel in accordance with the
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU, with standard terms of reference.
The representatives of Chile, European Communities, India and Japan reserved their third-
party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
(xv) Tax treatment for "Foreign Sales Corporations" (WT/DSB/M/93, 95)
At its meeting on 28 November 2000, the DSB considered a request by the European
Communities for the DSB's authorization to impos e countermeasures and to suspend concessions
against the United States pursuant to Article 4.10 of the SCM Agreement and Article 22.2 of the DSU
(WT/DS108/13).
The representatives of the European Communities and the United States spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and it was agreed that the matter raised by the United
States in document WT/DS108/15 is referred to ar bitration as required by Article 22.6 of the DSU.
At its meeting on 20 December 2000, the DSB considered a request by the European
Communities under Article 21.5 of the DSU to examine the implementation by the United States of
the DSB's recommendations in this case (WT/DS108/16).
The representatives of the European Communities and the United States spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU, to refer
to the original Panel the matter raised by the European Communities in document WT/DS108/16.  It
was agreed that the Panel would have standard terms of reference.WT/DSB/26
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The representatives of Australia, Canada, India and Japan reserved their third-party rights to
participate in the Panel's proceedings.26
8. Surveillance of implementation of recommendations adopted by the DSB
(a) Canada
(i) Measures affecting the importation of milk and the exportation of dairy products
(WT/DSB/M/94, 98)
At its meeting on 12 December 2000, the DSB considered the status report by Canada on its
progress in the implementation of the DSB's r ecommendations on this matter (WT/DS103/12/Add.5 –
WT/DS113/12/Add.5).
The representatives of Canada, New Zealand and the United States spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 1 February 2001, the DSB considered the status report by Canada on its
progress in the implementation of the DSB's r ecommendations on this matter (WT/DS103/12/Add.6 –
WT/DS113/12/Add.6).
The representatives of Canada, New Zealand and the United States spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements.
(b) Chile
(i) Taxes on alcoholic beverages (WT/DSB/M/94, 98, 101)
At its meeting on 12 December 2000, the DSB considered the status report by Chile on its
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations on this matter (WT/DS87/17 –
WT/DS110/16).
The representatives of Chile and the European Communities spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 1 February 2001, the DSB considered the status report by Chile on its
progress in the implementation of the DSB's r ecommendations on this matter (WT/DS87/17/Add.1 –
WT/DS110/16/Add.1).
The representatives of Chile and the European Communities spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
                                                     
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At its meeting on 12 March 2001, the DSB considered the status report by Chile on its
progress in the implementation of the DSB's r ecommendations on this matter (WT/DS87/17/Add.2 –
WT/DS110/16/Add.2).
The representatives of Chile and the European Communities spoke.The DSB took note of the statements.
(c) European Communities
(i) Regime for the importation, sale and dist ribution of bananas (WT/DSB/M/94, 98, 101, 103,
105 and Corr.1, 106, 107, 110)
At its meeting on 12 December 2000, the DSB considered the status report by the European
Communities on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations on this matter
(WT/DS27/51/Add.14).
The representatives of the European Communities, Colombia, Panama, United States,
Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Ecuador and Jamaica spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 1 February 2001, the DSB considered the status report by the European
Communities on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations on this matter
(WT/DS27/51/Add.15).
The representatives of the European Communities, Colombia, United States, Honduras,
Guatemala, Panama, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, also on behalf of Dominica, as well as the representativesof Ecuador, Costa Rica, Mexico and Brazil spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 12 March 2001, the DSB considered the status report by the European
Communities on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations on this matter
(WT/DS27/51/Add.16).
The representatives of the European Communities, United States, Honduras, Guatemala,
Nicaragua, Ecuador, Saint Lucia, also on behalf of Dominica and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines as
well as the representatives of Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica and Mexico spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 5 April 2001, the DSB considered the status report by the European
Communities on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations on this matter
(WT/DS27/51/Add.17).
The representatives of the European Communities, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Guatemala,
Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica and Saint Lucia spoke.WT/DSB/26
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The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 16 May 2001, the DSB considered the status report by the European
Communities on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations on this matter
(WT/DS27/51/Add.18).  The EC also presented info rmation on its Understandings with Ecuador and
the United States on this matter.27
The representatives of the European Communities, United States, Ecuador, Colombia,
Jamaica, Panama, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Mexico and Saint Lucia spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 20 June 2001, the DSB considered the status report by the European
Communities on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations on this matter
(WT/DS27/51/Add.19).
The representatives of the European Communities, Colombia, United States, Honduras,
Guatemala, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama, Saint Lucia, also on behalf of Belize, Dominica, Jamaica,
St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Suriname as well as the representative of Belize, on behalf of
Suriname, and the representatives of Mexico, Mauritius and Cuba spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 24 July 2001, the DSB considered the status report by the European
Communities on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations on this matter
(WT/DS27/51/Add.20).
The representatives of the European Comm unities, Colombia, Belize, United States,
Honduras, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Guatemala, Mexico and Saint Lucia spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 25 September 2001, the DSB considered the status report by the European
Communities on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations on this matter
(WT/DS27/51/Add.21).
The representatives of the European Communities, Ecuador, Honduras, United States,
Saint Lucia, Panama, Guatemala and Mexico spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
                                                     
27 These Understandings were subsequently notified in document WT/DS27/58.  See also documents
WT/DS27/59 and WT/DS27/60.WT/DSB/26
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(d) India
(i) Quantitative restrictions on imports of agricultural, textile and industrial products
(WT/DSB/M/94, 98, 101, 103)
At its meeting on 12 December 2000, the DSB considered the status report by India on its
progress in the implementation of the DSB's r ecommendations on this matter (WT/DS90/16/Add.4).
The representatives of India and the United States spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 1 February 2001, the DSB considered the status report by India on its
progress in the implementation of the DSB's r ecommendations on this matter (WT/DS90/16/Add.5).
The representatives of India and the United States spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 12 March 2001, the DSB considered the status report by India on its
progress in the implementation of the DSB's r ecommendations on this matter (WT/DS90/16/Add.6).
The representatives of India, United States and the European Communities spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 5 April 2001, the DSB considered the status report by India on its progress
in the implementation of the DSB's recommenda tions on this matter (WT/DS90/16/Add.7).
The representatives of India, United States and the European Communities spoke.The DSB took note of the statements.
(e) Japan
(i) Measures affecting agricultural products  (WT/DSB/M/94, 98, 101, 103, 105 and Corr.1, 106,
107)
At its meeting on 12 December 2000, the DSB considered the status report by Japan on its
progress in the implementation of the DSB's r ecommendations on this matter (WT/DS76/11/Add.10).
The representatives of Japan, United States, European Communities and Australia spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 1 February 2001, the DSB considered the status report by Japan on its
progress in the implementation of the DSB's r ecommendations on this matter (WT/DS76/11/Add.11).
The representatives of Japan, United States and Australia spoke.WT/DSB/26
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The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 12 March 2001, the DSB considered the status report by Japan on its
progress in the implementation of the DSB's r ecommendations on this matter (WT/DS76/11/Add.12).
The representatives of Japan, United States, Australia and Brazil spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 5 April 2001, the DSB considered the status report by Japan on its progress
in the implementation of the DSB's recommenda tions on this matter (WT/DS76/11/Add.13).
The representatives of Japan, United States and Australia spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 16 May 2001, the DSB considered the status report by Japan on its progress
in the implementation of the DSB's recommenda tions on this matter (WT/DS76/11/Add.14).
The representatives of Japan, United States, Australia and the European Communities spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 20 June 2001, the DSB considered the status report by Japan on its progress
in the implementation of the DSB's recommenda tions on this matter (WT/DS76/11/Add.15).
The representatives of Japan, United States, Australia and the European Communities spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 24 July 2001, the DSB considered the status report by Japan on its progress
in the implementation of the DSB's recommenda tions on this matter (WT/DS76/11/Add.16).
The representatives of Japan, United States, Australia and the European Communities spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
(f) Turkey
(i) Restrictions on imports of textile and cl othing products (WT/ DSB/M/94, 98, 101, 103, 105
and Corr.1, 106)
At its meeting on 12 December 2000, the DSB considered the status report by Turkey on its
progress in the implementation of the DSB's r ecommendations on this matter (WT/DS34/12/Add.4).
The representatives of Turkey, India and Australia spoke.WT/DSB/26
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The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 1 February 2001, the DSB considered the status report by Turkey on its
progress in the implementation of the DSB's r ecommendations on this matter (WT/DS34/12/Add.5).
The representatives of Turkey and India spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 12 March 2001, the DSB considered the status report by Turkey on its
progress in the implementation of the DSB's r ecommendations on this matter (WT/DS34/12/Add.6).
The representatives of Turkey, India and Hong Kong, China spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at a future meeting.At its meeting on 5 April 2001, the DSB considered the status report by Turkey on its
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations on this matter.
The representatives of Turkey and India spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 16 May 2001, the DSB considered the status report by Turkey on its
progress in the implementation of the DSB's r ecommendations on this matter (WT/DS34/12/Add.7).
The representatives of Turkey and India spoke.The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
At its meeting on 20 June 2001, the DSB considered the status report by Turkey on its
progress in the implementation of the DSB's r ecommendations on this matter (WT/DS34/12/Add.8).
The representatives of Turkey and India spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular
meeting.
9. Other matters
(a) Statement by Panama regarding the European Communities' proposal to modify its banana
import regime (WT/DSB/M/95)
At the DSB meeting on 20 December 2000, Panama expressed concern about the decision
taken by the EC Council of Ministers to approve a proposal to put into place a banana import regime
based on a "first-come, first-served" system.
The representatives of Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador, Colombia, Nicaragua,
Mexico, Mauritius and the European Communities spoke.WT/DSB/26
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The DSB took note of the statements.
(b) Statement by Brazil concerning the US Patents Code (WT/DSB/M/98)
At the DSB meeting on 1 February 2001, the representative of Brazil expressed his country's
concerns about certain provisions of the US Patents Code.  He said that Brazil had requested
consultations with the United States on this matter.
The representative of the United States spoke.The DSB took note of the statements.
(c) Statement by Argentina concerning the rejection by the United States of Argentina's request
to be joined in consultations pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU on the case on:  "United
States – Continued Dumping and Subsid y Offset Act of 2000" (WT/DSB/M/99)
At the DSB meeting on 16 February 2001, the representative of Argentina expressed his
country's concern about the US decision to reject Argentina's request under Article 4.11 of the DSU to
be joined in the consultations in the case on "Uni ted States – Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset
Act of 2000" (WT/DS217).
The representatives of Canada, India, Japan, Brazil, European Communities, United States,
Hong Kong, China and the Chairman spoke.
The DSB took note of the statements.
(d) Statement by Argentina concerning the request by the European Communities for arbitration
under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU in the case on "Argentina – Measures Affecting the Export
of Bovine Hides and the Import of Finish ed Leather" (WT/DSB/M/105 and Corr.1)
At its meeting on 16 May 2001, the representative of Argentina made a statement concerning
the EC's request for arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the DSU to determine a reasonable period of
time for implementation in this case (WT/DS155/6).
The DSB took note of the statement.
(e) Statement by the Deputy Director-General concerning Article 5 of the DSU
(WT/DSB/M/106)
At the DSB meeting on 20 June 2001, the Deputy  Director-General, Mr. A. Stoler, made a
statement in relation to procedures of Article 5 of the DSU concerning the use of good offices,
conciliation and mediation.  He informed Member s that the Director-General would issue a note
explaining the background of the provision and providing some specific procedures to use inrequesting his assistance.
28
The DSB took note of the statement.
                                                     
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(f) Statement by the Chairman concerning an amendment to Rule 5(2) of the Working
Procedures for Appellate Review (WT/DSB/M/107)
At the DSB meeting on 24 July 2001, the Chairman recalled that on 13 July 2001 he had sent
a fax to delegations containing a memorandum from  the Chairman of the Appellate Body concerning
an amendment of Rule 5(2) of the Working Procedures for Appellate Review.  He said thatdelegations wishing to express their views on the amendment were invited to do so in writing by
31 July 2001.
The DSB took note of the statement.
__________WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/DSB/26/Add.1
12 October 2001
(01-4941)
DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BODY
Annual Report (2001)
Addendum
Overview of the State of  Play of WTO Disputes
The attached overview, which reflects the state of play of WTO disputes from
1 January 1995  to 31 August 2001 , has been prepared by the Secretariat on its own responsibility.
Section I summarizes the developments from the initial requests for consultations until the
establishment of panels, including the cases where mutually agreed solutions were found.  Section II
deals with the stages covering the establishment of panels, circulation of panel reports, appeals and
reports of the Appellate Body and finally the adoption of the reports.  Section III covers the stage
dealing with the monitoring of the implemen tation of the DSB's recommendations.  Finally,
Section IV(i) and (ii) covers recourse to Articles 21.5 and 22 of the DSU, respectively.WT/DSB/26/Add.1
Page 2
SECTION I
Requests for Consultations, Mutually Agreed Solutions
and Panels Established
(1 January 1995 - 31 August 2001)
DisputeRequest for
Consultations
(date of
circulation)Date of Receipt
of the Request
for ConsultationExpiration of
Consultation
PeriodRequest to
Join
ConsultationsMutually Agreed
SolutionRequest for
Establishment
of a PanelPanel Established
1. Malaysia – Prohibition of Imports of
Polyethylene and Polypropylene13.01.95
Singapore
WT/DS1/110.01.95 11.03.95 19.07.95
DSB/M/6
(withdrawal of
request)17.03.95
Singapore
WT/DS1/2
2. United States – Standards for
Reformulated and Conventional
Gasoline02.02.95
Venezuela
WT/DS2/124.01.95 25.03.95 27.03.95
Venezuela
WT/DS2/210.04.95
WT/DSB/M/3
3. Korea – Measures Concerning the
Testing and Inspection of AgriculturalProducts06.04.95
US
WT/DS3/104.04.95 03.06.95 09.06.95
Japan
WT/DS3/2
4. United States - Standards for
Reformulated and ConventionalGasoline12.04.95
Brazil
WT/DS4/110.04.95 09.06.95 22.05.95
Brazil
WT/DS4/231.05.95
WT/DSB/M/5
5. Korea – Measures Concerning the Shelf-
Life of Products05.05.95
US
WT/DS5/103.05.95 02.07.95 24.05.95
Canada
WT/DS5/2
09.06.95
Japan
WT/DS5/431.07.95
WT/DS5/5 and
Corr.1
24.11.95
Add.1
22.04.96
Add.1/Rev.1
22.04.96
Add.2
22.04.96
Add.3
19.07.96
Add.4
20.09.96
Add.5WT/DSB/26/Add.1
Page 3DisputeRequest for
Consultations
(date of
circulation)Date of Receipt
of the Request
for ConsultationExpiration of
Consultation
PeriodRequest to
Join
ConsultationsMutually Agreed
SolutionRequest for
Establishment
of a PanelPanel Established
6. United States - Imposition of Import
Duties on Automobiles from Japan under
Sections 301 and 304 of the Trade Act of
197422.05.95
Japan
WT/DS6/117.05.95 16.07.95 02.06.95
EC
WT/DS6/2
12.06.95
Australia
WT/DS6/319.07.95
 WT/DSB/M/6
7. EC - Trade Description of Scallops 24.05.95
Canada
WT/DS7/119.05.95 18.07.95 09.06.95
Chile
WT/DS7/2
09.06.95
Iceland
WT/DS7/3
09.06.96
 Japan
WT/DS7/4
12.06.95
Peru
WT/DS7/519.07.96
WT/DS7/1210.07.95
Canada
WT/DS7/7 and
Corr.119.07.95
WT/DSB/M/6
8. Japan – Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages 29.06.95
EC
WT/DS8/121.06.95 20.08.95 17.07.95
US
WT/DS8/2
17.07.95
 Canada
WT/DS8/315.09.95
EC
WT/DS8/527.09.95
WT/DSB/M/7
9. EC - Duties on Imports of Cereals 10.07.95
Canada
WT/DS9/130.06.95 29.08.95 15.09.95
Canada
WT/DS9/211.10.95
WT/DSB/M/8
10. Japan – Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages 17.07.95
Canada
WT/DS10/107.07.95 05.09.95 21.07.95
US
WT/DS10/2
27.07.95
 EC
WT/DS10/315.09.95
Canada
WT/DS10/527.09.95
WT/DSB/M/7
11. Japan – Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages 17.07.95
US
WT/DS11/107.07.95 05.09.95 15.09.95
USA
WT/DS11/2 and
Corr.127.09.95
WT/DSB/M/7WT/DSB/26/Add.1
Page 4 DisputeRequest for
Consultations
(date of
circulation)Date of Receipt
of the Request
for ConsultationExpiration of
Consultation
PeriodRequest to
Join
ConsultationsMutually Agreed
SolutionRequest for
Establishment
of a PanelPanel Established
12. EC - Trade Description of Scallops 25.07.95
Peru
WT/DS12/118.07.95 15.09.95 09.08.95
Canada
WT/DS12/3
11.08.95
Chile
WT/DS12/2
and Rev.1
17.08.95
Japan
WT/DS12/519.07.96
WT/DS12/1215.09.95
Peru
WT/DS12/6
Annex
22.09.95
Peru
WT/DS12/711.10.95
WT/DSB/M/8
13. EC - Duties on Imports of Grains 26.07.95
US
WT/DS13/119.07.95 17.09.95 02.05.97
WTDS13/8
(withdrawal of
request)29.09.95
US
WT/DS13/2
22.11.96
WT/DS13/2/
Add.1
13.02.97
WT/DS13/5
27.03.97
WT/DS13/6
14. EC - Trade Description of Scallops 31.07.95
Chile
WT/DS14/124.07.95 22.09.95 07.08.95
Canada
WT/DS14/2
11.08.95
Peru
WT/DS14/3
17.08.95
Japan
WT/DS14/419.07.96
WT/DS14/1115.09.95
Chile
WT/DS14/5
Annex
27.09.95
Chile
WT/DS14/6
Annex11.10.95
WT/DSB/M/8
15. Japan – Measures Affecting the Purchase
of Telecommunications Equipment24.08.95
EC
WT/DS15/118.08.95 17.10.95 31.08.95
US
WT/DS15/2WT/DSB/26/Add.1
Page 5DisputeRequest for
Consultations
(date of
circulation)Date of Receipt
of the Request
for ConsultationExpiration of
Consultation
PeriodRequest to
Join
ConsultationsMutually Agreed
SolutionRequest for
Establishment
of a PanelPanel Established
16. EC - Regime for the Importation, Sale
and Distribution of Bananas04.10.95
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
US
WT/DS16/128.09.95 26.11.95 13.10.95
St. Lucia
WT/DS16/2
20.10.95
Colombia
WT/DS16/3
24.10.95
Dominican
Republic
WT/DS16/4
25.10.95
Venezuela
WT/DS16/5
20.10.95
Nicaragua
WT/DS16/6
30.10.95
Costa Rica
WT/DS16/7
17. EC - Duties on Imports of Rice 11.10.95
Thailand
WT/DS17/105.10.95 04.12.95
18. Australia - Measures Affecting
Importation of Salmon11.10.95
Canada
WT/DS18/105.10.95 04.12.95 10.03.97
WT/DS18/210.04.97
WT/DSB/M/31
19. Poland - Import Regime for Automobiles 18.10.95
India
WT/DS19/128.09.95 27.11.95 11.09.96
WT/DS19/2
20. Korea - Measures Concerning  Bottled
Water22.11.95
Canada
WT/DS20/108.11.95 08.01.96 30.11.95
US
WT/DS20/2
14.12.95
EC
WT/DS20/424.04.96
WT/DS20/6
21. Australia - Measures Affecting the
Importation of Salmonids23.11.95
US
WT/DS21/120.11.95 19.01.96 13.12.95
Canada
WT/DS21/227.08.00
WT/DS21/1011.05.99
US
WT/DS21/416.06.99
WT/DSB/M/64WT/DSB/26/Add.1
Page 6 DisputeRequest for
Consultations
(date of
circulation)Date of Receipt
of the Request
for ConsultationExpiration of
Consultation
PeriodRequest to
Join
ConsultationsMutually Agreed
SolutionRequest for
Establishment
of a PanelPanel Established
22. Brazil - Measures Affecting Desiccated
Coconut20.12.95
Philippines
WT/DS22/130.11.95 29.01.96 08.02.96
Philippines
WT/DS22/505.03.96
WT/DSB/M/12
23. Venezuela - Anti-Dumping Investigation
in Respect of Imports of Certain OilCountry Tubular Goods OCTG04.01.96
Mexico
WT/DS23/105.12.95 03.02.96 26.05.97
WT/DS23/3
(termination of
investigation)
24. United States - Restriction on Imports of
Cotton and Man-Made Fibre Underwear15.01.96
Costa Rica
WT/DS24/122.12.95 20.02.96 27.02.96
Costa Rica
WT/DS24/205.03.96
WT/DSB/M/12
25. EC - Implementation of the Uruguay
Round Commitments Concerning Rice19.01.96
Uruguay
WT/DS25/114.12.95 12.02.96
26. EC - Measures Concerning Meat and
Meat Products (Hormones)31.01.96
US
WT/DS26/126.01.96 26.03.96 08.02.96
New Zealand
WT/DS26/2
09.02.96
Australia
WT/DS26/3
13.02.96
Canada
WT/DS26/425.04.96
US
WT/DS26/620.05.96
WT/DSB/M/17
27. EC - Regime for the Importation, Sale
and Distribution of Bananas (I)13.02.96
Ecuador
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
US
WT/DS27/105.02.96 05.04.96 28.02.96
Dominican
Republic
WT/DS27/2
28.02.96
St. Lucia
WT/DS27/3
28.02.96
Nicaragua
WT/DS27/4
01.03.96
Jamaica
WT/DS/27/512.04.96
Ecuador,
Guatemala,
Honduras,
Mexico,
US
WT/DS27/608.05.96
WT/DSB/M/16WT/DSB/26/Add.1
Page 7DisputeRequest for
Consultations
(date of
circulation)Date of Receipt
of the Request
for ConsultationExpiration of
Consultation
PeriodRequest to
Join
ConsultationsMutually Agreed
SolutionRequest for
Establishment
of a PanelPanel Established
27. EC - Regime for the Importation, Sale 
and Distribution of Bananas (II)31.08.98
Ecuador
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
US
WT/DS27/1817.10.98 04.09.98
Panama
WT/DS27/19
15.09.98
Dominican
Republic
WT/DS27/20
09.09.98
Jamaica
WT/DS27/22
09.09.98
Costa Rica
WT/DS27/23
09.09.98
Colombia
WT/DS27/24
14.09.98
Brazil
WT/DS27/25
17.09.98
Saint Lucia
WT/DS27/26
17.09.98
Dominica
WT/DS27/27
14.09.98
Côte d'Ivoire
WT/DS27/28
01.10.98
Cameroon
WT/DS27/29
28. Japan - Measures Concerning Sound
Recordings14.02.96
US
WT/DS28/109.02.96 09.04.96 28.02.96
EC
WT/DS28/224.01.97
WT/DS28/4WT/DSB/26/Add.1
Page 8 DisputeRequest for
Consultations
(date of
circulation)Date of Receipt
of the Request
for ConsultationExpiration of
Consultation
PeriodRequest to
Join
ConsultationsMutually Agreed
SolutionRequest for
Establishment
of a PanelPanel Established
29. Turkey - Restrictions on Imports of
Textile and Clothing Products15.02.96
Hong Kong
WT/DS29/112.02.96 12.04.96 01.03.96
EC
WT/DS29/2
28.02.96
Malaysia
Philippines
Thailand
WT/DS29/3
28.02.96
Peru
WT/DS29/4
29.02.96
India
WT/DS29/5
01.03.96
Brazil
WT/DS29/7
01.03.96
Canada
WT/DS29/8
30. Brazil - Countervailing Duties on
Imports of Desiccated Coconut andCoconut Milk Powder from Sri Lanka05.03.96
Sri Lanka
WT/DS30/123.02.96 23.04.96
31. Canada - Certain Measures Concerning
Periodicals14.03.96
US
WT/DS31/111.03.96 10.05.96 24.05.96
US
WT/DS31/219.06.96
WT/DSB/M/19
32. United States - Measures Affecting
Imports of Women's and Girls' Wool
Coats30.04.96
WT/DS32/2
(termination of
further action in
pursuance of theDSB decision of
17.04.96)15.03.96
India
WT/DS32/117.04.96
WT/DSB/M/14
33. United States - Measures Affecting
Imports of Woven Wool Shirts and
Blouses15.03.96
India
WT/DS33/1
and Corr.117.04.96
WT/DSB/M/14WT/DSB/26/Add.1
Page 9DisputeRequest for
Consultations
(date of
circulation)Date of Receipt
of the Request
for ConsultationExpiration of
Consultation
PeriodRequest to
Join
ConsultationsMutually Agreed
SolutionRequest for
Establishment
of a PanelPanel Established
34. Turkey - Restrictions on Imports of
Textile and Clothing Products25.03.96
India
WT/DS34/121.03.96 20.05.96 06.07.01
WT/DS34/1402.02.98
WT/DS34/213.03.98
WT/DSB/M/43
35. Hungary - Export Subsidies in Respect
of Agricultural Products02.04.96
Argentina
Australia
Canada
New Zealand
Thailand
US
WT/DS35/127.03.96 26.05.96 12.04.96
Japan
WT/DS35/230.07.97
WT/DSB/M/3610.01.97
Australia
WT/DS35/4
10.01.97
New Zealand
WT/DS/35/5
10.01.97
US
WT/DS35/6
10.01.97
Argentina
WT/DS35/725.02.97
WT/DSB/M/29
36. Pakistan - Patent Protection for
Pharmaceutical and AgriculturalChemical Products06.05.96
US
WT/DS36/130.04.96 29.06.96 28.05.96
EC
WT/DS36/207.03.97
WT/DS36/404.07.96
US
WT/DS36/3
37. Portugal - Patent Protection under the
Industrial Property Act06.05.96
US
WT/DS37/130.04.96 29.06.96 15.10.96
WT/DS37/2 and
Corr.1
38. United States - The Cuban Liberty and
Democratic Solidarity Act13.05.96
EC
WT/DS38/103.05.96 02.07.96 08.10.96
EC
WT/DS38/2
14.10.96
 Corr.120.11.96
WT/DSB/M/26
Panel lapsed on
22.04.98 pursuant
to Article 12.12 of
the DSU
39. United States - Tariff Increases on
Products from the European
Communities29.05.96
EC
WT/DS39/118.04.96 17.06.96 24.06.96
EC
WT/DS39/2
40. Korea - Laws, Regulations and Practices
in the Telecommunications ProcurementSector20.05.96
EC
WT/DS40/109.05.96 08.07.96 29.10.97
WT/DS40/2
41. Korea - Measures Concerning Inspection
of Agricultural Products31.05.96
US
WT/DS41/124.05.96 23.07.96WT/DSB/26/Add.1
Page 10 DisputeRequest for
Consultations
(date of
circulation)Date of Receipt
of the Request
for ConsultationExpiration of
Consultation
PeriodRequest to
Join
ConsultationsMutually Agreed
SolutionRequest for
Establishment
of a PanelPanel Established
42. Japan - Measures Concerning Sound
Recordings04.06.96
EC
WT/DS42/128.05.96 27.07.96 11.06.96
US
WT/DS42/27.11.97
WT/DS42/4
43. Turkey - Taxation of Foreign Film
Revenues17.06.96
US
WT/DS43/112.06.96 11.08.96 24.07.97
WT/DS43/310.01.97
US
WT/DS43/225.02.97
WT/DSB/M/29
44. Japan - Measures Affecting Consumer
Photographic Film and Paper21.06.96
US
WT/DS44/113.06.96 12.08.96 20.09.96
US
WT/DS44/216.10.96
WT/DSB/M/24
45. Japan - Measures Affecting Distribution
Services20.06.96
US
WT/DS45/1
24.09.96
Add.113.06.96 12.08.96
46. Brazil - Export Financing Programme for
Aircraft21.06.96
Canada
WT/DS46/119.06.96 18.08.96 17.09.96
Canada
WT/DS46/2
04.10.96
WT/DS46/4
13.07.98
WT/DS46/523.07.98
WT/DSB/M/47
47. Turkey - Restrictions on Imports of
Textile and Clothing Products26.06.96
Thailand
WT/DS47/120.06.96 19.08.96
48. European Communities - Measures
Affecting Livestock and Meat
(Hormones)08.07.96
Canada
WT/DS48/128.06.96 27.08.96 22.07.96
Australia
WT/DS48/2
23.07.96
US
WT/DS48/3
23.07.96
New Zealand
WT/DS48/417.09.96
Canada
WT/DS48/516.10.96
WT/DSB/M/24
49. United States - Anti-Dumping
Investigation Regarding Imports of Freshor Chilled Tomatoes from Mexico08.07.96
Mexico
WT/DS49/101.07.96 30.08.96WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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Consultations
(date of
circulation)Date of Receipt
of the Request
for ConsultationExpiration of
Consultation
PeriodRequest to
Join
ConsultationsMutually Agreed
SolutionRequest for
Establishment
of a PanelPanel Established
50. India - Patent Protection for
Pharmaceutical and Agricultural
Chemical Products09.07.96
US
WT/DS50/1
14.01.99
US
WT/DS50/1102.07.96 31.08.96 22.07.96
EC
WT/DS50/2
29.01.99
EC
WT/DS50/1208.11.96
US
WT/DS50/420.11.96
WT/DSB/M/26
51. Brazil - Certain Automotive Investment
Measures06.08.96
Japan
WT/DS51/130.07.96 28.09.96 13.08.96
Korea
WT/DS51/2
15.08.96
EC
WT/DS51/3
15.08.96
US
WT/DS51/4
19.08.96
Canada
WT/DS51/6
52. Brazil - Certain Measures Affecting
Trade and Investment in the AutomotiveSector14.08.96
US
WT/DS52/109.08.96 08.10.96 19.08.96
Canada
WT/DS52/2
19.08.96
Japan
WT/DS52/3
28.08.96
Korea
WT/DS52/4
02.09.96
EC
WT/DS52/5
53. Mexico - Customs Valuation of Imports 09.09.96
EC
WT/DS53/127.08.96 26.10.96 18.09.96
Norway
WT/DS53/2
30.09.96
Switzerland
WT/DS53/3WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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Consultations
(date of
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of the Request
for ConsultationExpiration of
Consultation
PeriodRequest to
Join
ConsultationsMutually Agreed
SolutionRequest for
Establishment
of a PanelPanel Established
54. Indonesia - Certain Measures Affecting
the Automobile Industry14.10.96
EC
WT/DS54/103.10.96 02.12.96 23.10.96
US
WT/DS54/2
28.10.96
Japan
WT/DS54/3
29.10.96
Korea
WT/DS54/4
30.10.96
Canada
WT/DS54/512.05.97
EC
WT/DS54/612.06.97
EC
WT/DSB/M/34
55. Indonesia - Certain Measures Affecting
the Automobile Industry10.10.96
Japan
WT/DS55/104.10.96 03.12.96 23.10.96
US
WT/DS55/2
25.10.96
EC
WT/DS55/3
30.10.96
Korea
WT/DS55/4
29.10.96
Canada
WT/DS55/518.04.97
Japan
WT/DS55/6 -
WT/DS64/412.06.97
WT/DSB/M/34
56. Argentina - Measures Affecting Imports
of Footwear, Textiles, Apparel and Other
Items15.10.96
US
WT/DS56/104.10.96 03.12.96 29.10.96
Hungary
WT/DS56/2
04.11.96
EC
WT/DS56/310.01.97
US
WT/DS56/525.02.97
WT/DSB/M/29
57. Australia - Textile, Clothing and
Footwear Import Credit Scheme09.10.96
US
WT/DS57/107.10.96 06.11.96WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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for ConsultationExpiration of
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PeriodRequest to
Join
ConsultationsMutually Agreed
SolutionRequest for
Establishment
of a PanelPanel Established
58. United States - Import Prohibition of
Certain Shrimp and Shrimp Products14.10.96
India, Malaysia,
Pakistan,
Thailand
WT/DS58/108.10.96 07.12.96 30.10.96
Hong Kong
WT/DS58/2
30.10.96
EC
WT/DS58/3
01.11.96
Japan
WT/DS58/4
06.11.96
Australia
WT/DS58/510.01.97
Malaysia
Thailand
WT/DS58/6
07.02.97
Pakistan
WT/DS58/7
04.03.97
India
WT/DS58/825.02.97
WT/DSB/M/29
(Malaysia,
Thailand,
Pakistan)
10.04.97
WT/DSB/M/31
India
59. Indonesia - Certain Measures Affecting
the Automobile Industry 15.10.96
US
WT/DS59/108.10.96 07.12.96 28.10.96
Japan
WT/DS59/2
30.10.96
EC
WT/DS59/3
30.10.96
Korea
WT/DS59/4
31.10.96
Canada
WT/DS59/513.06.97
US
WT/DS59/630.07.97
WT/DSB/M/36
60. Guatemala - Anti-Dumping Investigation
Regarding Portland Cement from
Mexico24.10.96
Mexico
WT/DS60/117.10.96 16.12.96 13.02.97
Mexico
WT/DS60/220.03.97
WT/DSB/M/30
61. United States - Import Prohibition of
Certain Shrimp and Shrimp Products04.11.96
Philippines
WT/DS61/125.10.96 24.12.96 19.11.96
Australia
WT/DS61/2
22.11.96
Japan
WT/DS61/3
62. EC - Customs Classification of Some
Computer Equipment14.11.96
US
WT/DS62/108.11.96 07.01.97 28.11.96
Korea
WT/DS62/2
29.11.96
Canada
WT/DS62/313.02.97
US
WT/DS62/425.02.97
WT/DSB/M/29WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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63. United States - Anti-Dumping Measures
on Imports of Solid Urea from the
Former German Democratic Republic09.12.96
EC
WT/DS63/128.11.96 27.01.97
64. Indonesia - Certain Measures Affecting
the Automobile Industry05.12.96
Japan
WT/DS64/129.11.96 28.01.97 17.12.96
US
WT/DS64/2
18.12.96
EC
WT/DS64/318.04.97
Japan
WT/DS55/6 -
WT/DS64/412.06.97
WT/DSB/M/34
65. Brazil - Certain Measures Affecting
Trade and Investment in the AutomotiveSector17.01.97
US
WT/DS65/110.01.97 11.03.97
66. Japan - Measures Affecting Imports of
Pork22.01.97
EC
WT/DS66/115.01.97 16.03.97 31.01.97
Canada
WT/DS66/2
67. United Kingdom - Customs
Classification of Certain Computer
Equipment20.02.97
US
WT/DS67/114.02.97 15.04.97 04.03.97
Korea
WT/DS67/210.03.97
US
WT/DS67/320.03.97
 DSB decided  that
this matter be
examined by the
panel  established
on
25 February 1997
WT/DSB/M/30
68. Ireland - Customs Classification of
Certain Computer Equipment19.02.97
US
WT/DS68/114.02.97 15.04.97 10.03.97
US
WT/DS68/220.03.97
 DSB decided  that
this matter be
examined by the
panel  established
on
25 February 1997
WT/DSB/M/30
69. European Communities - Measures
Affecting Importation of Certain PoultryProducts04.03.97
Brazil
WT/DS69/124.02.97 25.04.97 12.06.97
Brazil
WT/DS69/230.07.97
WT/DSB/M/36
70. Canada - Measures Affecting the Export
of Civilian Aircraft14.03.97
Brazil
WT/DS70/110.03.97 09.04.97 13.07.98
Brazil
WT/DS70/223.07.98
WT/DSB/M/47WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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71. Canada - Measures Affecting the Export
of Civilian Aircraft14.03.97
Brazil
WT/DS71/110.03.97 09.05.97
72. European Communities - Measures
Affecting Butter Products03.04.97
New Zealand
WT/DS72/124.03.97 23.05.97 7.11.97
New Zealand
WT/DS72/218.11.97
WT/DSB/M/39
73. Japan - Procurement of a Navigation
Satellite01.04.97
EC
WT/DS73/126.03.97 25.05.97 11.04.97
US
WT/DS73/214.08.97
WT/DS73/4
/Rev.1
74. Philippines - Measures Affecting Pork
and Poultry07.04.97
US
WT/DS74/101.04.97 31.05.97 22.04.97
EC
WT/DS74/2
24.04.97
Canada
WT/DS74/313.03.98
WT/DS74/5 -
WT/DS102/6
75. Korea - Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages 09.04.97
EC
WT/DS75/102.04.97 01.06.97 22.04.97
US
WT/DS75/2
24.04.37
Canada
WT/DS75/315.09.97
EC
WT/DS75/616.10.97
WT/DSB/M/38
76. Japan - Measures Affecting Agricultural
Products09.04.97
US
WT/DS76/107.04.97 06.06.97 06.10.97
US
WT/DS76/218.11.97
WT/DSB/M/39
77. Argentina - Measures Affecting Textiles
and Clothing28.04.97
EC
WT/DS77/121.04.97 20.06.97 14.05.97
US
WT/DS77/215.09.97
EC
WT/DS77/3
06.10.97
Rev.1
16.10.97
Rev.1/Corr.116.10.97
WT/DSB/M/38
29.07.98
WT/DS77/5
Panel suspended
its proceedings
78. United States - Safeguard Measure
Against Imports of Broom Corn Brooms 01.05.97
Colombia
WT/DS78/128.04.97 27.06.97
79. India - Patent Protection for
Pharmaceutical and AgriculturalChemical Products06.05.97
EC
WT/DS79/128.04.97 27.06.97 15.09.97
EC
WT/DS79/216.10.97
WT/DSB/M/38WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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80. Belgium - Measures Affecting
Commercial Telephone Directory
Services13.05.97
US
WT/DS80/102.05.97 01.07.97
81. Brazil - Certain Measures Affecting
Trade and Investment in the AutomotiveSector20.05.97
EC
WT/DS81/107.05.97 06.07.97
82. Ireland - Measures Affecting the Grant
of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights22.05.97
US
WT/DS82/114.05.97 13.07.97 12.01.98
US
WT/DS82/2
83. Denmark - Measures Affecting the
Enforcement of Intellectual Property
Rights21.05.97
US
WT/DS83/114.05.97 13.07.97
84. Korea - Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages 28.05.97
US
WT/DS84/123.05.97 22.07.97 02.06.97
Canada
WT/DS/84/2
13.06.97
EC
WT/DS84/315.09.97
US
WT/DS84/416.10.97
WT/DSB/M/38WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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85. United States - Measures Affecting
Textiles and Apparel Products03.06.97
EC
WT/DS85/122.05.97 21.07.97 11.06.97
Switzerland
WT/DS85/2
18.06.97
Honduras
WT/DS85/3
17.06.97
Hong Kong
WT/DS85/4
18.06.97
Pakistan
WT/DS85/5
18.06.97
India
WT/DS85/6
19.06.97
Japan
WT/DS85/7
25.06.97
Dominican
Republic
WT/DS85/811.02.98
WT/DS85/9
86. Sweden - Measures Affecting the
Enforcement of Intellectual PropertyRights02.06.97
US
WT/DS86/128.05.97 27.07.97 02.12.98
WT/DS86/2
87. Chile - Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages 11.06.97
EC
WT/DS87/104.06.97 03.08.97 30.06.97
Peru
WT/DS87/2
25.06.97
US
WT/DS87/3
30.06.97
Mexico
WT/DS87/406.10.97
EC
WT/DS87/518.11.97
WT/DSB/M/39WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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88. United States - Measure Affecting
Government Procurement26.06.97
EC
WT/DS88/120.06.97 19.08.97 02.07.97
Japan
WT/DS88/209.09.98
EC
WT/DS88/321.10.98
WT/DSB/M/49
14.02.00
WT/DS88/6
Lapse of authority
for establishment
of the Panel
89. United States - Imposition of Anti-
Dumping Duties on Imports of Colour
Television Receivers from Korea16.07.97
Korea
WT/DS89/1
04.08.97
WT/DS89/1
and Corr.110.07.97 09.09.97 28.07.97
Mexico
WT/DS89/2
01.08.97
Thailand
WT/DS89/3
01.08.97
Japan
WT/DS89/4
04.08.97
HongKong,
China
WT/DS89/5
04.08.97
EC
WT/DS89/605.01.98
WT/DS89/8
18.09.98
WT/DS89/9
(withdrawal of
request)07.11.97
Korea
WT/DS89/7
28.11.97
WT/DS89/7/
Corr.1WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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90. India - Quantitative Restrictions on
Imports of Agricultural, Textile and
Industrial Products22.07.97
US
WT/DS90/115.07.97 13.09.97 30.07.97
Japan
WT/DS90/2
05.08.97
EC
WT/DS90/3
05.08.97
Canada
WT/DS90/4
05.08.97
Australia
WT/DS90/5
05.08.97
Switzerland
WT/DS90/6
08.08.97
New Zealand
WT/DS90/706.10.97
US
WT/DS90/8
07.11.97
WT/DS90/8/
Corr.118.11.97
WT/DSB/M/39
91. India - Quantitative Restrictions on
Imports of Agricultural, Textile and
Industrial Products22.07.97
Australia
WT/DS91/116.07.97 14.09.97 30.07.97
Japan
WT/DS91/2
05.08.97
US
WT/DS91/3
05.08.97
EC
WT/DS91/4
05.08.97
Canada
WT/DS91/5
05.08.97
Switzerland
WT/DS91/6
08.08.97
New Zealand
WT/DS91/717.03.98
WT/DS91/8
17.08.98
WT/DS91/8
Corr.1WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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92. India - Quantitative Restrictions on
Imports of Agricultural, Textile and
Industrial Products22.07.97
Canada
WT/DS92/116.07.97 14.09.97 30.07.97
Japan
WT/DS92/2
05.08.97
US
WT/DS92/3
05.08.97
EC
WT/DS92/4
05.08.97
Australia
WT/DS92/5
05.08.97
Switzerland
WT/DS92/6
08.08.97
New Zealand
WT/DS92/718.03.98
WT/DS92/8
25.09.98
WT/DS92/8/
Corr. 1
93. India - Quantitative Restrictions on
Imports of Agricultural, Textile and
Industrial Products22.07.97
New Zealand
WT/DS93/116.07.97 14.09.97 30.07.97
Japan
WT/DS93/2
05.08.97
US
WT/DS93/3
05.08.97
EC
WT/DS93/4
05.08.97
Canada
WT/DS93/5
05.08.97
Australia
WT/DS93/6
05.08.97
Switzerland
WT/DS93/701.12.98
WT/DS93/8WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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94. India - Quantitative Restrictions on
Imports of Agricultural, Textile and
Industrial Products23.07.97
Switzerland
WT/DS94/1
05.08.97
WT/DS94/1
and Corr.117.07.97 15.09.97 30.07.97
Japan
WT/DS94/2
05.08.97
US
WT/DS94/3
05.08.97
EC
WT/DS94/4
05.08.97
Canada
WT/DS94/5
05.08.97
Australia
WT/DS94/6
08.08.97
New Zealand
WT/DS94/723.02.98
WT/DS94/9
18.09.98
WT/DS94/9/
Corr. 1
95. United States - Measure Affecting
Government Procurement21.07.97
Japan
WT/DS95/118.07.97 16.09.97 30.07.97
EC
WT/DS95/209.09.98
Japan
WT/DS95/321.10.98
WT/DSB/M/49
14.02.00
WT/DS95/6
Lapse of authority
for establishment
of the PanelWT/DSB/26/Add.1
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96. India - Quantitative Restrictions on
Imports of Agricultural, Textiles and
Industrial Products24.07.97
EC
WT/DS96/118.07.97 16.09.97 30.07.97
Japan
WT/DS96/2
05.08.97
US
WT/DS96/3
05.08.97
Canada
WT/DS96/4
05.08.97
Australia
WT/DS96/5
05.08.97
Switzerland
WT/DS96/6
08.08.97
New Zealand
WT/DS96/707.04.98
WT/DS96/8
28.09.98
WT/DS96/8/
Corr. 1
97. United States - Countervailing Duty
Investigation of Imports of Salmon from
Chile12.08.97
Chile
WT/DS97/105.08.97 04.10.97
98. Korea - Definitive Safeguard Measure on
Imports of Certain Dairy Products15.08.97
EC
WT/DS/98/112.08.97 11.10.97 03.09.97
Australia
WT/DS98/212.01.98
EC
WT/DS98/423.07.98
WT/DSB/M/47
99. United States - Anti-Dumping Duty on
Dynamic Random Access Memory
Semiconductors (DRAMS) of One
Megabit or Above from Korea15.08.97
Korea
WT/DS99/1
25.08.97
WT/DS99/1
and Corr.1
30.03.98
WT/DS99/1/
Corr. 214.08.97 13.10.97 25.10.00
WT/DS99/1207.11.97
Korea
WT/DS99/216.01.98
WT/DSB/M/40
100. United States - Measures Affecting
Imports of Poultry Products25.08.97
EC
WT/DS100/118.08.97 17.10.97WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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101. Mexico - Anti-Dumping Investigation of
High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) from
the United States15.09.97
US
WT/DS101/104.09.97 03.11.97
102. Philippines - Measures Affecting Pork
and Poultry09.10.97
US
WT/DS102/107.10.97 06.12.97 23.10.97
Canada
WT/DS102/3
28.10.97
EC
WT/DS102/413.03.98
WT/DS74/5 -
WT/DS102/6
103. Canada - Measures Affecting the
Importation of Milk and the Exportationof Dairy Products13.10.97
US
WT/DS103/108.10.97 07.12.97 24.10.97
Japan
WT/DS103/2
27.10.97
Australia
WT/DS103/303.02.98
WT/DS103/425.03.98
WT/DSB/M/44
104. European Communities - Measures
Affecting the Exportation of Processed
Cheese13.10.97
US
WT/DS104/108.10.97 07.12.97 24.10.97
Japan
WT/DS104/2
27.10.97
Australia
WT/DS104/3
28.10.97
Canada
WT/DS104/4WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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105. European Communities - Regime for the
Importation, Sale and Distribution of
Bananas25.10.97
Panama
WT/DS105/1
09.01.98
WT/DS105/1
Add.1
30.04.98
WT/DS105/1/
Add. 224.10.97 23.12.97 31.01.97
Colombia
WT/DS105/2
08.05.98
WT/DS105/2/
Add.1
07.11.97
Guatemala
WT/DS105/3
10.11.97
Dominican
Republic
WT/DS105/4
07.11.97
Mexico
WT/DS105/5
10.11.97
Costa Rica
WT/DS105/6
07.11.97
Honduras
WT/DS105/7
14.05.98
WT/DS105/7/
Add.1
11.11.97
Ecuador
WT/DS105/8
10.11.97
US
WT/DS105/9
10.11.97
Côte d'Ivoire
WT/DS105/10
106. Australia - Subsidies Provided to
Producers and Exporters of AutomotiveLeather17.11.97
US
WT/DS106/110.11.97 09.01.98 11.06.98
WT/DS126/2
(panel request
withdrawn)12.01.98
US
WT/DS106/222.01.98
WT/DSB/M/41WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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107. Pakistan - Export Measures Affecting
Hides and Skins20.11.97
EC
WT/DS107/107.11.97 06.01.98
108. United States - Tax Treatment for
"Foreign Sales Corporations"28.11.97
EC
WT/DS108/1
12.03.98
WT/DS108/1/
Add.1.18.11.97 17.01.98 09.07.98
EC
WT/DS108/222.09.98
WT/DSB/M/48
109. Chile - Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages 16.12.97
US
WT/DS109/1
05.02.98
WT/DS109/1
Corr.111.12.97 09.02.98 17.12.97
Peru
WT/DS109/2
27.01.98
Mexico
WT/DS/109/3
110. Chile - Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages 18.12.97
EC
WT/DS110/115.12.97 13.02.98 23.12.97
US
WT/DS110/2
27.12.97
Mexico
WT/DS110/313.03.98
WT/DS110/425.03.98
WT/DSB/M/44
111. US - Tariff Rate Quota for Imports of
Groundnuts08.01.98
Argentina
WT/DS111/119.12.97 17.02.98 16.01.98
Canada
WT/DS111/2
19.01.98
Japan
WT/DS111/3
112. Peru - Countervailing Duty Investigation
Against Imports of Buses from Brazil09.01.98
Brazil
WT/DS112/123.12.97 21.02.98
113. Canada - Measures Affecting Dairy
Exports08.01.98
New Zealand
WT/DS113/129.12.97 27.02.98 16.01.98
US
WT/DS113/2
19.01.98
Japan
WT/DS113/312.03.98
WT/DS113/425.03.98
WT/DSB/M/44WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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114. Canada - Patent Protection of
Pharmaceutical Products12.01.98
EC
WT/DS114/119.12.97 17.02.98 22.01.98
US
WT/DS114/2
27.01.98
Australia
WT/DS114/3
21.01.98
Switzerland
WT/DS114/412.11.98
WT/DS114/501.02.99
WT/DSB/M/54
115. EC - Measures Affecting the Grant of
Copyright and Neighbouring Rights12.01.98
US
WT/DS115/106.01.98 07.03.98 12.01.98
US
WT/DS115/2
116. Brazil - Measures Affecting Payment
Terms for Imports13.01.98
EC
WT/DS116/108.01.98 09.03.98 21.01.98
Switzerland
WT/DS116/2
23.01.98
Japan
WT/DS116/3
23.01.98
Australia
WT/DS116/4
30.01.98
US
WT/DS116/5
09.02.98
Korea
WT/DS116/6
117. Canada - Measures Affecting Film
Distribution Services22.01.98
EC
WT/DS117/120.01.98 21.03.98
118. United States - Harbour Maintenance
Tax16.02.98
EC
WT/DS118/106.02.98 07.04.98 26.02.98
Canada
WT/DS118/2
26.02.98
Japan
WT/DS118/3
03.03.98
Norway
WT/DS118/4WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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119. Australia - Anti-Dumping Measures of
Coated Woodfree Paper Sheets03.09.98
Switzerland
WT/DS119/120.02.98 21.04.98 13.03.98
Japan
WT/DS119/2
12.03.98
EC
WT/DS119/313.05.98
WT/DS119/4
120. India - Measures Affecting Export of
Certain Commodities23.09.98
EC
WT/DS120/111.03.98 10.05.98 13.10.00
EC
WT/DS120/2
121. Argentina - Safeguard Measures on
Imports of Footwear08.04.98
EC
WT/DS121/106.04.98 05.06.98 16.04.98
US
WT/DS121/211.06.98
EC
WT/DS121/323.07.98
WT/DSB/M/47
122. Thailand - Anti-Dumping Duties on
Angles, Shapes and Sections of Iron andIron-Alloy Steel and H-Beams fromPoland15.04.98
Poland
WT/DS122/106.04.98 05.06.98 15.10.99
Poland
WT/DS122/219.11.99
WT/DSB/M/71
123. Argentina - Safeguard Measures on
Imports of Footwear27.04.98
Indonesia
WT/DS123/122.04.98 20.06.98 07.05.98
US
WT/DS123/216.04.99
WT/DS123/3
On 10.05.99,
Indonesia
requested the
withdrawal of the
panel request
from the DSB
agenda and
reserved its rights
to include that
request at a
future DSB
meeting
(WT/DS123/4)
124. European Communities – Enforcement
of Intellectual Property Rights forMotion Pictures and TelevisionProgrammes07.05.98
US
WT/DS124/130.04.98 29.06.98 20.03.01
WT/DS124/2
125. Greece - Enforcement of Intellectual
Property Rights for Motion Pictures and
Television Programmes07.05.98
US
WT/DS125/104.05.98 03.07.98 20.03.01
WT/DS125/2WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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126. Australia - Subsidies Provided to
Producers and Exporters of Automotive
Leather08.05.98
US
WT/DS126/104.05.98 03.07.98 11.04.98
US
WT/DS126/222.06.98
WT/DSB/M/46
127. Belgium - Certain Income Tax Measures
Constituting Subsidies11.05.98
US
WT/DS127/105.05.98 04.07.98
128. Netherlands - Certain Income Tax
Measures Constituting Subsidies11.05.98
US
WT/DS128/105.05.98 04.07.98
129. Greece - Certain Income Tax Measures
Constituting Subsidies11.05.98
US
WT/DS129/105.05.98 04.07.98
130. Ireland - Certain Income Tax Measures
Constituting Subsidies11.05.98
US
WT/DS130/105.05.98 04.07.98
131. France - Certain Income Tax Measures
Constituting Subsidies11.05.98
US
WT/DS131/105.05.98 04.07.98
132. Mexico - Anti-Dumping Investigation of
High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) from
the United States15.05.98
US
WT/DS132/108.05.98 07.07.98 14.10.98
US
WT/DS132/225.11.98
WT/DSB/M/51
133. Slovak Republic - Measures Concerning
the Importation of Dairy Products andthe Transit of Cattle18.05.98
Switzerland
WT/DS133/107.05.98 06.07.98 28.05.98
US
WT/DS133/2
134. European Communities - Restrictions on
Certain Import Duties on Rice08.06.98
India
WT/DS134/1
19.06.98
WT/DS134/1
and Corr.127.05.98 26.07.98
135. European Communities - Measures
Affecting Asbestos and ProductsContaining Asbestos03.06.98
Canada
WT/DS135/128.05.98 27.07.98 12.06.98
Brazil
WT/DS135/209.10.98
Canada
WT/DS135/325.11.98
WT/DSB/M/51
136. United States - Anti-Dumping Act of
191624.06.98
EC
WT/DS136/104.06.98 03.08.98 12.11.98
EC
WT/DS136/201.02.99
WT/DSB/M/54WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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from Canada24.06.98
Canada
WT/DS137/117.06.98 16.08.98
138. United States - Imposition of
Countervailing Duties on Certain Hot-Rolled Lead and Bismuth Carbon SteelProducts Originating in the UnitedKingdom06.07.98
EC
WT/DS138/112.06.98 11.08.98 16.07.98
Canada
WT/DS138/214.01.99
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25.01.99
WT/DS138/3
and Corr.117.02.99
WT/DSB/M/55
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139. Canada - Certain Automotive Industry
Measures08.07.98
Japan
WT/DS139/103.07.98 01.09.98 13.11.98
WT/DS139/201.02.99
WT/DSB/M/54
140. European Communities - Anti-Dumping
Investigations Regarding UnbleachedCotton Fabrics from India07.08.98
India
WT/DS140/103.08.98 02.10.98 17.08.98
Pakistan
WT/DS140/2
141. European Communities - Anti-Dumping
Duties on Imports of Cotton-Type Bed-Linen from India07.08.98
India
WT/DS141/103.08.98 02.10.98 17.08.98
Pakistan
WT/DS141/208.09.99
India
WT/DS141/327.10.99
WT/DSB/M/70
142. Canada - Certain Measures Affecting the
Automotive Industry21.08.98
EC
WT/DS142/117.08.98 16.10.98 14.01.99
WT/DS142/201.02.99
WT/DSB/M/54
143. Slovak Republic - Measure Affecting
Import Duty on Wheat from Hungary21.09.98
Hungary
WT/DS143/118.09.98
(20 days)08.10.98 09.10.98
Hungary
WT/DS143/2
144. United States - Certain Measures
Affecting the Import of Cattle, Swine
and Grain from Canada29.09.98
Canada
WT/DS144/125.09.98 24.11.98
145. Argentina - Countervailing Duties on
Imports of Wheat Gluten from theEuropean Communities29.09.98
EC
WT/DS145/1
12.10.98
WT/DS145/1
Rev.123.09.98 22.11.98
146. India - Measures Affecting the
Automotive Sector12.10.98
EC
WT/DS146/1
and Corr.106.10.98 05.12.98 21.10.98
Japan
WT/DS146/2
22.10.98
US
WT/DS146/313.10.00
EC
WT/DS146/417.11.00
WT/DSB/M/92WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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Affecting Leather14.10.98
EC
WT/DS147/108.10.98 07.12.98
148. Czech Republic - Measure Affecting
Import Duty on Wheat from Hungary15.10.98
Hungary
WT/DS148/112.10.98
(20 days)01.11.98
149. India - Import Restrictions 12.11.98
EC
WT/DS149/128.10.98 27.12.98 19.11.98
US
WT/DS149/2
20.11.98
Japan
WT/DS149/3
23.11.98
Switzerland
WT/DS149/4
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Australia
WT/DS149/5
150. India - Measures Affecting Customs
Duties03.11.98
EC
WT/DS150/131.10.98 30.12.98 09.11.98
US
WT/DS150/2
12.11.98
Canada
WT/DS150/3
13.11.98
Japan
WT/DS150/4
13.11.98
Switzerland
WT/DS150/5
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Australia
WT/DS150/6WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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151. United States - Measures Affecting
Textiles and Apparel Products (II)25.11.98
EC
WT/DS151/119.11.98 18.01.99 03.12.98
Dominican
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WT/DS151/2
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Hong Kong,
China
WT/DS151/3
04.12.98
Pakistan
WT/DS151/4
04.12.98
Honduras
WT/DS151/5
07.12.98
Japan
WT/DS151/6
07.12.98
Switzerland
WT/DS151/7
07.12.98
El Salvador
WT/DS151/8
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India
WT/DS151/924.07.00
WT/DS151/10WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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152. United States - Sections 301-310 of the
Trade Act of 197430.11.98
EC
WT/DS152/125.11.98 24.01.98 07.12.98
Dominican
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WT/DS152/2
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Panama
WT/DS152/3
09.12.98
Guatemala
WT/DS152/4
09.12.98
Mexico
WT/DS152/5
09.12.98
Jamaica
WT/DS152/6
07.12.98
Honduras
WT/DS152/7
10.12.98
Japan
WT/DS152/8
14.12.98
Colombia
WT/DS152/9
10.12.98
Ecuador
WT/DS152/1002.02.99
EC
WT/DS152/1102.03.99
WT/DSB/M/56
153. EC - Patent Protection for
Pharmaceutical and AgriculturalChemical Products07.12.98
Canada
WT/DS153/102.12.98 31.01.99 17.12.98
US
WT/DS153/2
17.12.98
Australia
WT/DS153/3
17.12.98
Switzerland
WT/DS153/4WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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Brazil
WT/DS154/107.12.98 05.02.99 16.12.98
Colombia
WT/DS154/2
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Peru
WT/DS154/3
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Costa Rica
WT/DS154/4
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Bolivia
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155. Argentina - Measures Affecting the
Export of Bovine Hides and the Import
of Finished Leather04.01.99
EC
WT/DS155/123.12.98 21.02.99 04.06.99
EC
WT/DS155/226.07.99
WT/DSB/M/65
156. Guatemala - Definitive Anti-Dumping
Measure on Grey Portland Cement fromMexico08.01.99
Mexico
WT/DS156/1
15.01.99
Corr.1
18.02.99
Corr.205.01.99 06.03.99 15.07.99
Mexico
WT/DS156/2
05.08.99
WT/DS156/2
and Corr.122.09.99
WT/DSB/M/68
157. Argentina - Definitive Anti-Dumping
Measures on Imports of Drill Bits fromItaly19.01.99
EC
WT/DS157/114.01.99 15.03.99
158. European Communities - Regime for the
Importation, Sale and Distribution of
Bananas25.08.99
Guatemala,
Honduras,
Mexico, Panama
and the United
States
WT/DS158/120.01.99 21.03.99 25.01.99
Ecuador
WT/DS158/2
04.01.99
Belize
WT/DS158/3
159. Hungary - Safeguard Measure on
Imports of Steel Products from the
Czech Republic27.01.99
Czech Republic
WT/DS159/121.01.99 22.03.99WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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Copyright Act04.02.99
EC
WT/DS160/126.01.99 27.03.99 11.02.99
Australia
WT/DS160/2
12.02.99
Canada
WT/DS160/3
15.02.99
Switzerland
WT/DS160/416.04.99
EC
WT/DS160/526.05.99
WT/DSB/M/62
161. Korea - Measures Affecting Imports of
Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Beef04.02.99
US
WT/DS161/101.02.99 02.04.99 11.02.99
New Zealand
WT/DS161/2
11.02.99
Australia
WT/DS161/3
12.02.99
Canada
WT/DS161/416.04.99
US
WT/DS161/526.05.99
WT/DSB/M/62
162. United States - Anti-Dumping Act of
191616.02.99
Japan
WT/DS162/110.02.99 11.04.99 17.02.99
EC
WT/DS162/204.06.99
Japan
WT/DS162/326.07.99
WT/DSB/M/65
163. Korea - Measures Affecting Government
Procurement22.02.99
US
WT/DS163/116.02.99 17.04.99 03.03.99
EC
WT/DS163/2
04.03.99
Japan
WT/DS163/311.05.99
US
WT/DS163/416.06.99
WT/DSB/M/64
164. Argentina - Measures Affecting Imports
of Footwear04.03.99
US
WT/DS164/101.03.99 30.04.99 12.03.99
EC
WT/DS164/220.05.99
US
WT/DS164/3
15.07.99
WT/DS164/426.07.99
WT/DSB/M/65WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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165. United States - Import Measures on
Certain Products from the European
Communities05.03.99
EC
WT/DS165/104.03.99 24.03.99
(20 days)11.03.99
Dominican
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WT/DS165/2
12.03.99
Japan
WT/DS165/3
15.03.99
Honduras
WT/DS165/4
15.03.99
Guatemala
WT/DS165/5
15.03.99
Ecuador
WT/DS165/6
15.03.99
Panama
WT/DS165/7
and Corr.111.05.99
EC
WT/DS165/816.06.99
WT/DSB/M/64
166. United States - Definitive Safeguard
Measures on Imports of Wheat Glutenfrom the European Communities23.03.99
EC
WT/DS166/117.03.99 16.05.99 01.04.99
Australia
WT/DS166/204.06.99
EC
WT/DS166/326.07.99
WT/DSB/M/65
167. United States - Countervailing Duty
Investigation with respect to Live Cattlefrom Canada25.03.99
Canada
WT/DS167/119.03.99 18.05.99 06.04.99
Mexico
WT/DS167/2
168. South Africa - Anti-Dumping Duties on
Certain Pharmaceutical Products from
India13.04.99
India
WT/DS168/101.04.99 31.05.99
169. Korea - Measures Affecting Imports of
Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Beef19.04.99
Australia
WT/DS169/113.04.99 12.06.99 22.04.99
New Zealand
WT/DS169/2
23.04.99
US
WT/DS169/3
28.04.99
Canada
WT/DS169/4
and Corr.115.07.99
Australia
WT/DS169/526.07.99
WT/DSB/M/65WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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US
WT/DS170/106.05.99 05.07.99 15.07.99
US
WT/DS170/222.09.99
WT/DSB/M/68
171. Argentina - Patent Protection for
Pharmaceuticals and Test DataProtection for Agricultural Chemicals10.05.99
US
WT/DS171/106.05.99 05.07.99 20.05.99
Switzerland
WT/DS171/2
172. EC - Measures Relating to the
Development of a Flight ManagementSystem31.05.99
US
WT/DS172/121.05.99 20.07.99
173. France - Measures Relating to the
Development of a Flight Management
System31.05.99
US
WT/DS173/121.05.99 20.07.99
174. EC - Protection of Trademarks and
Geographical Indications forAgricultural Products and Foodstuffs07.06.99
US
WT/DS174/101.06.99 31.07.99 17.06.99
Canada
WT/DS174/3
175. India - Measures Affecting Trade and
Investment in the Motor Vehicle Sector07.06.99
US
WT/DS175/102.06.99 01.08.99 16.06.99
Japan
WT/DS175/2
16.06.99
EC
WT/DS175/318.05.00
US
WT/DS175/427.07.00
WT/DSB/M/86
176. United States - Section 211 Omnibus
Appropriations Act of 199815.07.99
EC
WT/DS176/108.07.99 06.09.99 07.07.00
EC
WT/DS176/226.09.00
WT/DSB/M/89
177. United States - Safeguard Measure on
Imports of Fresh, Chilled or Frozen
Lamb from New Zealand22.07.99
New Zealand
WT/DS177/116.07.99 14.09.99 23.07.99
Australia
WT/DS177/2
24.08.99
Canada
WT/DS177/315.10.99
New Zealand
WT/DS177/419.11.99
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Australia
WT/DS178/1
and
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WT/DS178/1
and Corr.123.07.99 21.09.99 02.08.99
New Zealand
WT/DS178/2
and
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WT/DS178/2
and Corr.1
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EC
WT/DS178/3
24.08.99
Canada
WT/DS178/415.10.99
Australia
WT/DS178/5
and Corr.119.11.99
WT/DSB/M/71
179. United States - Anti-Dumping Measures
on Stainless Steel Plate in Coils and
Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip fromKorea06.08.99
Korea
WT/DS179/130.07.99 28.09.99 15.10.99
Korea
WT/DS179/219.11.99
WT/DSB/M/71
180. United States - Reclassification of
Certain Sugar Syrups15.09.99
Canada
WT/DS180/106.09.99 05.11.99
181. Colombia - Safeguard Measure on
Import of Plain Polyester Filaments from
Thailand08.09.99
Thailand
WT/DS181/1
Request
withdrawn
27.10.99
WT/DSB/M/70
182. Ecuador - Definitive Anti-Dumping
Measures on Grey Cement from Mexico08.10.99
Mexico
WT/DS182/1
and Corr.105.10.99 04.12.99
183. Brazil - Measures on Import Licensing
and Minimum Import Prices25.10.99
EC
WT/DS183/114.10.99 13.12.99 01.11.99
US
WT/DS183/2
184. United States - Anti-Dumping Measures
on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products
from Japan23.11.99
Japan
WT/DS184/118.11.99 17.01.00 11.02.00
Japan
WT/DS184/220.03.00
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Affecting Imports of Pasta from Costa
Rica23.11.99
Costa Rica
WT/DS185/118.11.99 17.01.00
186. United States - Section 337 of the Tariff
Act of 1930 and Amendments thereto18.01.00
EC
WT/DS186/112.01.00 12.03.00 01.02.00
Canada
WT/DS186/2
01.02.00
Japan
WT/DS186/3
187. Trinidad and Tobago - Provisional Anti-
Dumping Measure on Imports ofMacaroni and Spaghetti from Costa Rica20.01.00
Costa Rica
WT/DS187/117.01.00 17.03.00
188. Nicaragua - Measures Affecting Imports
from Honduras and Colombia20.01.00
Colombia
WT/DS188/117.01.00 17.03.00 28.03.00
Colombia
WT/DS188/1
and Corr.118.05.00
WT/DSB/M/80
189. Argentina - Definitive Anti-Dumping
Measures on Carton-Board Imports from
Germany and Definitive Anti-DumpingMeasures on Imports of Ceramic FloorTiles from Italy01.02.00
EC
WT/DS189/126.01.00 26.03.00 15.09.00
EC
WT/DS189/2
07.11.00
WT/DS189/317.11.00
WT/DSB/M/92
190. Argentina - Transitional Safeguard
Measures on Certain Imports of WovenFabrics of Cotton and Cotton Mixtures
Originating in Brazil27.06.00
WT/DS190/211.02.00
Brazil
WT/DS190/120.03.00
WT/DSB/M/77
191. Ecuador - Definitive Anti-Dumping
Measure on Cement from Mexico17.03.00
Mexico
WT/DS191/115.03.00 14.05.00
192. United States - Transitional Safeguard
Measure on Combed Cotton Yarn fromPakistanN.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 03.04.00
Pakistan
WT/DS192/119.06.00
WT/DSB/M/84
193. Chile - Measures Affecting the Transit
and Importation of Sword Fish26.04.00
EC
WT/DS193/119.04.00 18.06.00 06.11.00
EC
WT/DS193/212.12.00
WT/DSB/M/94
23.03.01
WT/DS193/3
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194. United States - Measures Treating
Export Restraints of Subsidies24.05.00
Canada
WT/DS194/119.05.00 18.07.00 24.07.00
Canada
WT/DS194/211.09.00
WT/DSB/M/88
195. Philippines - Measures Affecting Trade
and Investment in the Motor VehicleSector31.05.00
United States
WT/DS195/123.05.00 22.07.00 13.10.00
United States
WT/DS195/317.11.00
WT/DSB/M/92
196. Argentina - Certain Measures on the
Protection of Patents and Test Data06.06.00
United States
WT/DS196/130.05.00 29.07.00 20.06.00
EC
WT/DS196/2
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Switzerland
WT/DS196/3
197. Brazil - Measures on Minimum Import
Prices07.06.00
United States
WT/DS197/130.05.00 29.07.00 19.06.00
EC
WT/DS197/2
198. Romania - Measures on Minimum
Import Prices08.06.00
United States
WT/DS198/130.05.00 29.07.00
199. Brazil - Measures Affecting Patent
Protection08.06.00
United States
WT/DS199/130.05.00 29.07.00 20.06.00
EC
WT/DS/199/205.07.01
WT/DS199/408.01.01
United States
WT/DS199/301.02.01
WT/DSB/M/98WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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Act of 1974 and Amendments Thereto13.06.00
EC
WT/DS200/105.06.00 04.08.00 19.06.00
Ecuador
W/DS200/2
22.06.00
Jamaica
WT/DS200/3
23.06.00
Japan
WT/DS200/4
26.06.00
Dominican
Republic
WT/DS200/5
26.06.00
Honduras
WT/DS200/6
26.06.00
Guatemala
WT/DS200/7
27.06.00
Canada
WT/DS200/8
27.06.00
Panama
WT/DS200/9
28.06.00
Australia
WT/DS200/10
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St. Lucia
WT/DS200/11
201. Nicaragua - Measures Affecting Import
from Honduras and Colombia15.06.00
Honduras
WT/DS201/106.06.00 05.08.00 21.06.00
EC
WT/DS201/2WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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202. United States - Definitive Safeguard
Measures on Imports of Circular Welded
Carbon Quality Line Pipe from Korea15.06.00
Korea
WT/DS202/113.06.00 12.08.00 26.06.00
EC
WT/DS202/2
27.06.00
Japan
WT/DS202/315.09.00
Korea
WT/DS202/423.10.00
WT/DSB/M/91
203. Mexico - Measures Affecting Trade in
Live Swine13.07.00
United States
WT/DS203/110.07.00 08.09.00
204. Mexico - Measures Affecting
Telecommunications Services29.08.00
United States
WT/DS204/1
10.11.00
WT/DS204/1/
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United States
WT/DS204/2
205. Egypt - Import Prohibition on Canned
Tuna with Soybean Oil27.09.00
Thailand
WT/DS205/122.09.00 21.11.00
206. United States - Anti-Dumping and
Countervailing Measures on Steel Platefrom India09.10.00
India
WT/DS206/104.10.00 03.12.00 07.06.01
India
WT/DS206/224.07.01
WT/DSB/M/107
207. Chile - Price Band System and
Safeguard Measures Relating to CertainAgricultural Products12.10.00
Argentina
WT/DS207/105.10.00 04.12.00 19.01.01
Argentina
WT/DS207/212.03.01
WT/DSB/M/101
208. Turkey - Anti-Dumping Duty on Steel
and Iron Pipe Fittings12.10.00
Brazil
WT/DS208/109.10.00 08.12.00
209. EC - Measures Affecting Soluble Coffee 19.10.00
Brazil
WT/DS209/112.10.00 11.12.00 30.10.00
Ecuador
WT/DS209/2
210. Belgium - Administration of Measures
Establishing Customs Duties for Rice19.10.00
United States
WT/DS210/112.10.00 11.12.00 19.01.01
United States
WT/DS210/2
01.03.01
WT/DS201/2/
Rev.112.03.01
WT/DSB/M/101WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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211. Egypt – Definitive Anti-Dumping
Measures on Steel Rebar from Turkey07.11.00
Turkey
WT/DS211/106.11.00 05.01.01 04.05.01
Turkey
WT/DS211/2
11.05.01
WT/DS/211/2/
Corr. 120.06.01
WT/DSB/M/106
212. United States- Countervailing Measures
Concerning Certain Products from the
EC27.11.00
EC
WT/DS212/1
06.02.01
WT/DS212/1/
Add.110.11.00 09.01.01 13.12.00
Brazil
WT/DS212/2
19.02.01
WT/DS212/2/
Add.1
20.12.01
Israel
WT/DS212/310.08.01
EC
WT/DS212
213.United States – Countervailing Duties on
Certain Corrosion-Resistant CarbonSteel Flat Products from Germany20.11.00
EC
WT/DS213/1
08.02.01
WT/DS213/1/
Add.110.11.00 09.01.01 28.11.00
India
WT/DS213/210.08.01
EC
WT/DS213/3
214.United States- Definitive Safeguard
Measures on Imports of Steel Wire Rod
and Circular Welded Quality Line Pipe07.12.00
EC
WT/DS214/101.12.00 30.01.01 19.12.00
Canada
WT/DS214/2
20.12.00
India
WT/DS214/310.08.01
WT/DS214/4
215.Philippines – Anti-Dumping Measures
Regarding Polypropylene Resins from
Korea20.12.00
Korea
WT/DS215/115.12.00 13.02.01
216.Mexico–Provisional Anti-Dumping
Measure on Electric Transformers04.01.01
Brazil
WT/DS216/120.12.00 18.02.01 17.01.01
EC
WT/DS216/2
17.01.01
United States
WT/DS216/3WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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217.United States – Continued Dumping and
Subsidy Offset Act of 200009.01.01
Australia,
Brazil, Chile,
the EC, India,
Indonesia,
Japan, Korea
and Thailand
WT/DS217/121.12.00 19.02.01 15.01.01
Argentina
WT/DS217/2
16.01.01
Canada
WT/DS217/3
22.01.01
Mexico
WT/DS217/4
WT/DS217/
Add.113.07.01
Australia, Brazil,
Chile,
the EC, India,
Indonesia, Japan,
Korea and
Thailand
WT/DS217/523.08.01
WT/DSB/M/108
218.United States – Countervailing Duties on
Certain Carbon Steel Products fromBrazil09.01.01
Brazil
WT/DS218/121.12.01 19.02.01 22.01.01
EC
WT/DS218/2
219.European Communities – Anti-Dumping
Duties on Malleable Cast Iron Tube or
Pipe Fittings from Brazil09.01.01
Brazil
WT/DS219/121.12.01 19.02.01 08.06.01
Brazil
WT/DS219/224.07.01
WT/DSB/M/107
220.Chile - Price Band System and
Safeguard Measures Relating to CertainAgricultural Products10.01.01
Guatemala
WT/DS220/105.01.01 06.03.03
221.United States – Section 129(C)(1) of the
Uruguay Round Agreements Act22.01.01
Canada
WT/DS221/117.01.01 18.03.01 02.02.01
India
WT/DS221/2
09.02.01
EC
WT/DS221/313.07.01
Canada
WT/DS221/423.08.01
WT/DSB/M/108
222.Canada - Export Credits and Loan
Guarantees for Regional Aircraft25.01.01
Brazil
WT/DS222/122.01.01 23.03.01 01.03.01
Brazil
WT/DS222/212.03.01
WT/DSB/M/101
223.European Communities- Tari ff-Rate
Quota on Corn Gluten Feed from theUnited States30.01.01
United States
WT/DS223/125.01.01 26.03.01
224.United States – US Patents Code 07.02.01
Brazil
WT/DS224/131.01.01 01.04.01 19.02.01
India
WT/DS224/2WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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225.United States – Anti-Dumping Duties on
Seamless Pipe from Italy08.02.02
EC
WT/DS225/105.02.01 06.04.01 21.02.01
Japan
WT/DS225/2
226.Chile – Provisional Safeguard Measure
on Mixtures of Edible Oils22.02.01
Argentina
WT/DS226/119.02.02 20.04.01
227.Peru – Taxes on Cigarettes 06.04.01
Chile
WT/DS227/1
14.03.01
WT/DS227/1/
Corr.1
09.04.01
WT/DS227/1/
Corr.201.03.01 30.04.01 03.05.01
Chile
WT/DS227/2
The complaint
was formally
withdrawn on 12
July 2001
WT/DS227/320.06.01
WT/DSB/M/106
228.Chile- Safeguards on Sugar 22.03.01
Colombia
WT/DS228/115. 03.01 14.05.01 02.04.01
Cuba
WT/DS228/2
03.04.01
Guatemala
WT/DS228/3
03.04.01
Nicaragua
WT/DS228/4
03.04.01
Costa Rica
WT/DS228/5
04.04.01
El Salvador
WT/DS228/6
229. Brazil- Anti-dumping Duties on Jute
Bags from India17.04.01
India
WT/DS229/109.04.01 08.06.01WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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230.Chile - Safeguard Measures and
Modification of Schedules Regarding
Sugar23.04.01
Colombia
WT/DS230/117.04.01 16.06.01 30.04.01
Guatemala
WT/DS230/2
30.04.01
Costa Rica
WT/DS230/3
04.05.01
Cuba
WT/DS230/4
08.05.01
Nicaragua
WT/DS230/5
231.EC- Trade Description of Sardines 23.04.01
Peru
WT/DS231/120.03.01 19.05.01 03.05.01
Venezuela
WT/DS231/2
07.05.01
Chile
WT/DS231/3
08.05.01
United States
WT/DS231/4
09.05.01
Ecuador
WT/DS231/507.06.01
Peru
WT/DS231/624.07.01
WT/DSB/M/107
232 Mexico- Measures Affecting the Import
of Matches28.05.01
Chile
WT/DS232/117.05.01 16.07.01 08.06.01
EC
WT/DS232/2
233.Argentina - Measures Affecting the
Import of Pharmaceutical Products30.05.01
India
WT/DS233/125.05.01 24.07.01WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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234.United States - Continued Dumping and
Subsidy Offset Act of 200001.06.01
Canada and
Mexico
WT/DS234/121.05.01 20.07.01 08.06.01
Japan
WT/DS234/2
12.06.01
EC
WT/DS234/3
12.06.01
Brazil
WT/DS234/4
12.06.01
Indonesia
WT/DS234/5
12.06.01
Korea
WT/DS234/6
12.06.01
India
WT/DS234/7
12.06.01
Guatemala
WT/DS234/8
13.06.01
Thailand
WT/DS234/9
13.06.01
Australia
WT/DS234/10
14.06.01
Chile
WT/DS234/1110.08.01
Canada
WT/DS234/12
10.08.01
Mexico
WT/DS234/13
235.Slovakia - Safeguard Measure on
Imports of Sugar17.07.01
Poland
WT/DS235/111.07.01 09.09.01
236. United States - Preliminary
Determinations with respect to certain
Softwood Lumber from Canada27.08.01
Canada
WT/DS236/121.08.01 20.10.01WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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Dispute Panel
EstablishedPanel Report
CirculatedExpiration
of 20-Day
PeriodExpiration
of 60-Day
PeriodNotice of
AppealPanel Report
AdoptedAppellate Report
CirculatedExpiration
of 30-Day
PeriodAppellate Report
Adopted
1. US - Standards for
Reformulated andConventional Gasoline10.04.95
Venezuela
WT/DS2
31.05.95
Brazil
WT/DS429.01.96
WT/DS2/R18.02.96 29.03.96 21.02.96
US
WT/DS2/620.05.96
WT/DS2/929.04.96
WT/DS2/AB/R29.05.96 20.05.96
WT/DS2/9
2. Japan - Taxes on
Alcoholic Beverages27.09.95
EC
WT/DS8
Canada
WT/DS10
US
WT/DS1111.07.96
EC
WT/DS8/R
Canada
WT/DS10/R
US
WT/DS11/R31.07.96 09.09.96 08.08.96
Japan
WT/DS8/9
WT/DS10/9
WT/DS11/601.11.96
WT/DS8/11
WT/DS10/11
WT/DS11/804.10.96
WT/DS8/AB/R
WT/DS10/AB/RWT/DS11/AB/R03.11.96 01.11.96
WT/DS8/11
WT/DS10/11
WT/DS11/8
3. EC - Trade Description
of Scallops19.07.95
Canada
WT/DS705.08.96
WT/DS7/RN.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
4. EC - Trade Description
of Scallops11.10.95
Peru
WT/DS12
Chile
WT/DS1405.08.96
WT/DS12/R
WT/DS14/RN.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
5. Brazil - Measures
Affecting DesiccatedCoconut05.03.96
Philippines
WT/DS2217.10.96
WT/DS22/R06.11.96 16.12.96 16.12.96
Philippines
WT/DS22/820.03.97
WT/DS22/11/
Rev.221.02.97
WT/DS22/AB/R23.03.97 20.03.97
WT/DS22/11/
Rev.2
6. US - Restrictions on
Imports of Cotton and
Man-Made FibreUnderwear05.03.96
Costa Rica
WT/DS2408.11.96
WT/DS24/R28.11.96 07.01.97 11.11.96
Costa Rica
WT/DS24/525.02.97
WT/DS24/810.02.97
WT/DS24/AB/R12.03.97 25.02.97
WT/DS24/8WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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7. US - Measure Affecting
Imports of Woven WoolShirts and Blouses from
India17.04.96
India
WT/DS3306.01.97
WT/DS33/R26.01.97 07.03.97 24.02.97
WT/DS33/323.05.97
WT/DS33/525.04.97
WT/DS33/AB/R
and Corr.125.05.97 23.05.97
WT/DS33/5
8. Canada - Certain
Measures ConcerningPeriodicals19.06.96
US
WT/DS3114.03.97
WT/DS31/R and
Corr.103.04.97 13.05.97 29.04.97
WT/DS31/530.07.97
WT/DS31/730.06.97
WT/DS31/AB/R31.07.97 30.07.97
WT/DS31/7
9. EC - Regime for the
Importation, Sale andDistribution of Bananas08.05.96
Ecuador,
Guatemala,
Honduras,
Mexico,
 US
WT/DS2722.05.97
WT/DS27/R/ECU
WT/DS27/R/GTM
WT/DS27/R/HND
WT/DS27/R/MEX
WT/DS27/R/USA11.06.97 21.07.97 11.06.97
WT/DS27/925.09.97
WT/DS27/1209.09.97
WT/DS27/AB/R09.10.97 25.09.97
WT/DS27/12
10. EC - Measures
Concerning Meat andMeat Products
(Hormones)20.05.96
US
WT/DS26
16.10.96
Canada
WT/DS4818.08.97
WT/DS26/R/USA
WT/DS48/R/CAN07.09.97 17.10.97 24.09.97
WT/DS26/9
WT/DS48/713.02.98
WT/DS26/13
WT/DS48/1116.01.98
WT/DS26/AB/R
WT/DS48/AB/R15.02.98 13.02.98
WT/DS26/13
WT/DS48/11
11. India - Patent Protection
for Pharmaceutical andAgricultural ChemicalProducts20.11.96
US
WT/DS5005.09.97
WT/DS50/R25.09.97 04.11.97 15.10.97
WT/DS50/616.01.98
WT/DS50/919.12.97
WT/DS50/AB/R18.01.98 16.01.98
WT/DS50/9
12. Argentina - Measures
Affecting Imports of
Footwear, Textiles,Apparel and other Items25.02.97
US
WT/DS5625.11.97
WT/DS56/R16.12.97 25.01.98 21.01.98
WT/DS56/822.04.98
WT/DS56/1127.03.98
WT/DS56/AB/R
20.04.98
WT/DS56/AB/R/
Corr.126.04.98 22.04.98
WT/DS56/11
13. EC - Customs
Classification of Certain
Computer Equipment25.02.97
US
WT/DS62
30.03.97
WT/DS67
WT/DS6805.02.98
WT/DS62/R
WT/DS67/R
WT/DS68/R25.02.98 06.04.98 24.03.98
WT/DS62/8
WT/DS67/6
WT/DS68/522.06.98
WT/DS62/11
WT/DS64/9
WT/DS68/805.06.98
WT/DS62/AB/R
WT/DS67/AB/R
WT/DS68/AB/R05.07.98 22.06.98
WT/DS62/11
WT/DS67/9
WT/DS68/10
14. EC - Measures Affecting
the Importation ofCertain Poultry Products30.07.97
Brazil
WT/DS6912.03.98
WT/DS69/R01.04.98 11.05.98 29.04.98
WT/DS69/423.07.98
WT/DS69/713.07.98
WT/DS69/AB/R12.08.98 23.07.98
WT/DS69/7WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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15. Japan - Measures
Affecting ConsumerPhotographic Film and
Paper16.10.96
US
WT/DS4431.03.98
WT/DS44/R20.04.98 30.05.98 N.A. 22.04.98
WT/DS44/5N.A. N.A. N.A.
16. United States - Import
Prohibition of CertainShrimp and ShrimpProducts25.02.97
Malaysia,
Thailand,
Pakistan
10.04.97
India
WT/DS5815.05.98
WT/DS58/R
09.11.98
WT/DS58/R/
Corr. 104.06.98 14.07.98 13.07.98
WT/DS58/1106.11.98
WT/DS58/1412.10.98
WT/DS58/AB/R11.11.98 06.11.98
WT/DS58/14
17. Australia - Measures
Affecting Importation ofSalmon10.04.97
Canada
WT/DS1812.06.98
WT/DS18/R
13.07.98
WT/DS18/R/
Corr. 102.07.98 11.08.98 22.07.98
WT/DS18/506.11.98
WT/DS18/1120.10.98
WT/DS18/AB/R19.11.98 06.11.98
WT/DS18/11
18. Guatemala - Anti-
Dumping Investigation
Regarding PortlandCement from Mexico20.09.97
Mexico
WT/DS6019.06.98
WT/DS60/R09.07.98 18.08.98 04.08.98
WT/DS60/925.11.98
WT/DS60/1202.11.98
WT/DS60/AB/R02.12.98 25.11.98
WT/DS60/12
19. Indonesia - Certain
Measures Affecting theAutomotive Industry12.06.98
Japan
WT/DS55
WT/DS64
EC
WT/DS54
30.06.97
US
WT/DS5902.07.98
WT/DS54/R
WT/DS55/RWT/DS59/R
WT/DS64/R
and Corr.222.07.98 01.09.98 N.A. 23.07.98
WT/DS54/10
WT/DS55/10
WT/DS59/9
WT/DS64/8N.A. N.A. N.A.
20. India - Patent Protection
for Pharmaceutical and
Agricultural ChemicalProducts16.10.97
EC
WT/DS7924.08.98
WT/DS79/R13.09.98 23.10.98 N.A. 22.09.98
WT/DS79/5
andCorr.1N.A. N.A. N.A.
21. Korea - Taxes on
Alcoholic Beverages16.10.97
EC
WT/DS75
US
WT/DS8417.09.98
WT/DS75/R
WT/DS84/R07.10.98 16.11.98 20.10.98
WT/DS75/9
WT/DS84/717.02.99
WT/DS75/12
WT/DS84/1018.01.99
WT/DS75/AB/R
WT/DS84/AB/R17.02.99 17.02.99
WT/DS75/12
WT/DS84/10WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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22. Japan - Measures
Affecting Agricultural 
Products18.11.97
US
WT/DS7627.10.98
WT/DS76/R16.11.98 26.12.98 24.11.98
WT/DS76/519.03.99
WT/DS76/822.02.99
WT/DS76/AB/R24.03.99 19.03.99
WT/DS76/8
23. United States - Anti-
Dumping Duty on
Dynamic RandomAccess Memory Semi-Conductors (DRAMS) ofone Megabit or above
from Korea16.01.98
Korea
WT/DS9929.01.99
WT/DS99/R18.02.99 30.03.99 N.A. 19.03.99
WT/DS99/5N.A. N.A. N.A.
24. India - Quantitative
Restrictions on Importsof Agricultural, Textileand Industrial Products18.11.97
US
WT/DS9006.04.99
WT/DS90/R26.04.99 05.06.99 25.05.99
WT/DS90/1122.09.99
WT/DS90/1423.08.99
WT/DS90/AB/R22.09.99 22.09.99
WT/DS90/14
25. Brazil - Export Financing
Programme for Aircraft23.07.98
Canada
WT/DS4614.04.99
WT/DS46/R24.04.99
(10 days)14.05.99
(30 days)03.05.99
WT/DS46/820.08.99
WT/DS46/1002.08.99
WT/DS46/AB/R22.08.99
(20 days)20.08.99
WT/DS46/10
26. Canada - Measures
Affecting the Export of
Civilian Aircraft23.07.98
Brazil
WT/DS7014.04.99
WT/DS70/R24.04.99
(10 days)14.05.99
(30 days)03.05.99
WT/DS70/420.08.99
WT/DS70/602.08.99
WT/DS70/AB/R22.08.99
(20 days)20.08.99
WT/DS70/6
27. Canada - Measures
Affecting theImportation of Milk andthe Exportation of DairyProducts25.03.98
US
WT/DS103
New Zealand
WT/DS11317.05.99
WT/DS103/R
WT/DS113/R06.05.99 16.07.99 15.07.99
WT/DS103/6
WT/DS113/627.10.99
WT/DS103/11
WT/DS113/1113.10.99
WT/DS103/AB/R
WT/DS113/AB/R12.11.99 27.10.99
WT/DS103/11
WT/DS113/11
28. Australia - Subsidies
Provided to Producers
and Exporters ofAutomotive Leather22.06.98
US
WT/DS12625.05.99
WT/DS126/R04.06.99
(10 days)24.06.99
(30 days)N.A. 16.06.99
WT/DS126/5N.A. N.A. N.A.
29. Turkey - Restrictions on
Imports of Textile andClothing Products13.03.98
India
WT/DS3431.05.99
WT/DS34/R20.06.99 30.07.99 26.07.99
WT/DS34/619.11.99
WT/DS34/1122.10.99
WT/DS34/AB/R21.11.99 19.11.99
WT/DS34/11
30. Chile - Taxes on
Alcoholic Beverages18.11.97
EC
WT/DS87
25.03.98
EC
WT/DS11015.06.99
WT/DS87/R
WT/DS110/R05.07.99 14.08.99 13.09.99
WT/DS87/8
WT/DS110/712.01.00
WT/DS87/12
WT/DS110/1113.12.99
WT/DS87/AB/R
WT/DS110/AB/R12.01.00 12.01.00
WT/DS87/12
WT/DS110/11WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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31. Korea - Definitive
Safeguard Measure onImports of Certain Dairy
Products22.07.98
EC
WT/DS9821.06.99
WT/DS98/R11.07.99 20.08.99 15.09.99
WT/DS98/712.01.00
WT/DS98/1014.12.99
WT/DS98/AB/R13.01.00 12.01.00
WT/DS98/10
32. Argentina - Safeguard
Measures on Imports ofFootwear23.07.98
EC
WT/DS12125.06.99
WT/DS121/R15.07.99 24.08.99 15.09.99
WT/DS121/6
and Corr.112.01.00
WT/DS121/914.12.99
WT/DS121/AB/R13.01.00 12.01.00
WT/DS121/9
33. EC - Measures Affecting
Butter Products18.11.97
New Zealand
WT/DS7224.11.99
WT/DS72/RN.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
34. US - Tax Treatment for
"Foreign Sales
Corporations"22.09.98
EC
WT/DS10808.10.99
WT/DS108/R28.10.99 07.12.99 26.11.99
WT/DS108/720.03.00
WT/DS108/1024.02.00
WT/DS108/AB/R25.03.00 20.03.00
WT/DS108/10
35. US - Sections 301-310 of
the Trade Act of 197402.03.99
EC
WT/DS15222.12.99
WT/DS152/R11.01.00 20.02.00 N.A. 27.01.00
WT/DS152/14N.A. N.A. N.A.
36. US - Imposition of
Countervailing Duties onCertain Hot-Rolled Lead
and Bismuth Carbon
Steel ProductsOriginating in the UK17.02.99
EC
WT/DS13823.12.99
WT/DS138/R12.01.00 21.02.00 27.01.00
WT/DS138/507.06.00
WT/DS138/9
and Corr.110.05.00
WT/DS138/AB/R09.06.00 07.06.00
WT/DS138/9
and Corr.1
37. Mexico - Anti-Dumping
Investigation of HighFructose Corn Syrup(HFCS) from the US25.11.98
US
WT/DS132
and Corr.128.01.00
WT/DS132/R17.02.00 28.03.00 N.A. 24.02.00
WT/DS132/4
and Corr.1N.A. N.A. N.A.
38. Canada - Certain
Measures Affecting theAutomotive Industry01.02.99
Japan
WT/DS139
01.02.99
EC
WT/DS14211.02.00
WT/DS139/R
WT/DS142/R02.03.00 11.04.00 02.03.00
WT/DS139/5
WT/DS142/519.06.00
WT/DS139/8
WT/DS142/831.05.00
WT/DS139/R
WT/DS142/R30.06.00 19.06.00
WT/DS139/8
WT/DS142/8
39. Canada - Patent
Protection of
Pharmaceutical Products04.02.99
EC
WT/DS11417.03.00
WT/DS114/R06.04.00 16.05.00 N.A. 07.04.00
WT/DS114/9N.A. N.A. N.A.
40. United States - Anti-
Dumping Act of 191601.02.99
EC
WT/DS13631.03.00
WT/DS136/R
and Corr.120.04.00 30.05.00 29.05.00
WT/DS136/526.09.00
WT/DS136/828.08.00
WT/DS136/AB/R27.09.00 26.09.00
WT/DS136/8WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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Adopted
41. Korea - Measures
Affecting GovernmentProcurement16.06.99
US
WT/DS16301.05.00
WT/DS163/R21.05.00 30.06.00 N.A. 19.06.00
WT/DS163/7N.A. N.A. N.A.
42. Canada - Term of Patent
Protection22.09.99
US
WT/DS17005.05.00
WT/DS170/R25.05.00 04.07.00 19.06.00
WT/DS170/412.10.00
WT/DS170/718.09.00
WT/DS170/AB/R18.10.00 12.10.00
WT/DS170/7
43. United States - Anti-
Dumping Act of 191626.07.99
Japan
WT/DS16229.05.00
WT/DS162/R
and
25.09.00
Add.118.06.00 28.07.00 29.05.00
WT/DS162/626.09.00
WT/DS162/1128.08.00
WT/DS162/AB/R27.09.00 26.09.00
WT/DS162/11
44. United States -
Section 110(5) of the USCopyright Act26.05.99
EC
WT/DS16015.06.00
WT/DS160/R05.07.00 14.08.00 N.A. 27.07.00
WT/DS160/8N.A. N.A. N.A.
45. United States - Import
Measures on CertainProducts from theEuropean Communities16.06.99
EC
WT/DS16517.07.00
WT/DS165/R
and
Add.106.08.00 16.09.00 12.09.00
WT/DS165/1010.01.01
WT/DS165/1311.12.00
WT/DS165/AB/R10.01.01 10.01.01
WT/DS165/13
46. Korea - Measures
Affecting Imports of
Fresh, Chilled andFrozen Beef26.05.99
US
WT/DS161
26.07.99
Australia
WT/DS16931.07.00
WT/DS161/R -
WT/DS169/R20.08.00 29.09.00 11.09.00
WT/DS161/8 -
WT/DS169/810.01.01
WT/DS161/11-
WT/DS169/1111.12.00
WT/DS161/AB/R
WT/DS169/AB/R10.01.01 10.01.01
WT/DS161/11-
WT/DS169/11
47. United States - Definitive
Safeguard Measures on
Imports of Wheat Gluten
from the EuropeanCommunities26.07.99
EC
WT/DS16631.07.00
WT/DS166/R20.08.00 29.09.00 26.09.00
WT/DS166/719.01.01
WT/DS166/1022.12.00
WT/DS166/AB/R21.01.01 19.01.01
WT/DS166/10
48. EC - Measures Affecting
Asbestos and Asbestos-Containing Products25.11.98
Canada
WT/DS13518.09.00
WT/DS135/R
and
Add.108.10.00 17.11.00 23.10.00
WT/DS135/805.04.01
WT/DS135/1212.03.01
WT/DS135/AB/R11.04.01 05.04.01
WT/DS135/12
49. Guatemala - Definitive
Anti-Dumping Measureson Grey Portland Cementfrom Mexico22.09.99
Mexico
WT/DS15624.10.00
WT/DS156/R13.11.00 23.12.00 N.A. 17.11.00
WT/DS156/4N.A. N.A. N.A.WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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CirculatedExpiration
of 30-Day
PeriodAppellate Report
Adopted
50. United States - Anti-
Dumping Measures onStainless Steel Plate in
Coils and Stainless Steel
Sheet and Strip fromKorea19.11.99
Korea
WT/DS17922.12.00
WT/DS179/R11.01.01 21.02.01 N.A. 01.02.01
WT/DS179/4N.A. N.A. N.A.
51. Argentina - Measures
Affecting the Export ofBovine Hides and the
Import of Finished
Leather26.07.99
EC
WT/DS15519.12.00
WT/DS155/R
and Corr.108.01.01 18.02.01 N.A. 16.02.01
WT/DS155/5N.A. N.A. N.A.
52. EC - Anti-Dumping
Duties on Imports ofCotton-Type Bed Linenfrom India27.10.99
India
WT/DS14130.10.00
WT/DS141/R19.11.00 29.12.00 01.12.00
WT/DS141/612.03.01
WT/DS141/901.03.01
WT/DS141/AB/R31.03.01 12.03.01
WT/DS141/9
53. Thailand – Anti-
Dumping Duties on
Angels, Shapes and
Sections of Iron or Non-Alloy Steel and H-beamsfrom Poland19.11.99
Poland
WT/DS12228.09.00
WT/DS122/R18.10.00 27.11.00 23.10.00
WT/DS122/405.04.01
WT/DS122/712.03.01
WT/DS122/AB/R11.04.01 05.04.01
WT/DS122/7
54. United States - Safeguard
Measures on Imports ofFresh Chilled or Frozen
Lamb Meat from New
Zealand and Australia19.11.99
New Zealand
WT/DS177
Australia
WT/DS17821.12.00
WT/DS177/R-
WT/DS178/R10.01.01 19.02.01 31.01.01
WT/DS177/7-
WT/DS178/816.05.01
WT/DS177/10-
WT/DS178/1101.05.01
WT/DS177/AB/R-
WT/DS178/AB/R31.05.01 16.05.01
WT/DS177/10-
WT/DS178/11
55. United States - Anti-
Dumping Measures onCertain Hot-Rolled SteelProducts from Japan20.03.00
Japan
WT/DS18428.02.01
WT/DS184/R20.03.01 29.04.01 25.04.01
WT/DS184/523.08.01
WT/DS184/824.07.01
WT/DS184/AB/R23.08.01 23.08.01
WT/DS184/8
56. United States -
Transitional SafeguardMeasure on CombedCotton Yarn fromPakistan19.06.00
Pakistan
WT/DS19231.05.01
WT/DS192/R20.06.01 30.07.01 09.07.01
WT/DS192/4
57. United States - Measures
Treating Exports
Restraints as Subsidies11.09.00
Canada
WT/DS19429.06.01
WT/DS194/R19.07.01 28.08.01 N.A. 23.08.01
WT/DS194/4N.A. N.A. N.A.WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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CirculatedExpiration
of 30-Day
PeriodAppellate Report
Adopted
58. United States - Section
211 OmnibusAppropriations Act of
199826.09.00
EC
WT/DS17606.08.01
WT/DS176/R26.08.01 05.10.01WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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Implementation of DSB Recommendations
(1 January 1995 - 31 August 2001)
DisputeAdoption of
Panel/Appellate Body
ReportsNotification of Intentions on
Implementation of DSB
Recommendations
(Within 30 days after the date of
adoption of the panel/Appellate Body
report )Date of Determination
of Reasonable Period
of TimeReasonable Period
of Time
(Article 21.3
of the DSU)Surveillance by the
DSB pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU
(six months after a reasonable
period of time is established)
1. US - Standards for
Reformulated and
Conventional Gasoline20.05.96
WT/DS2/919.06.96
WT/DSB/M/1903.12.96
WT/DSB/M/2720.05.96 - 20.08.97
(15 months)WT/DS2/10 and Add.1 to
Add.7
2. Japan - Taxes on Alcoholic
Beverages01.11.96
WT/DS8/11
WT/DS10/11
WT/DS11/820.11.96
WT/DSB/M/2614.02.97
WT/DS8/15
WT/DS10/15WT/DS11/13
(arbitration)14.02.97 - 14.05.98
(15 months)(WT/DS8/18 -WT/DS10/18 -
WT/DS11/16)
(WT/DS8/18/Add.1 -
WT/DS10/18/Add.1 -
WT/DS11/16/Add.1)
(WT/DS18/Add.2 -
WT/DS10/18/Add.2 -
WT/DS11/16/Add.2)
3. US - Restrictions on Imports
of Cotton and Man-made
Fibre Underwear25.02.97
WT/DS24/820.03.97
WT/DSB/M/30N.A. N.A. The measure expired on
28.03.97
WT/DSB/M/31
4. Brazil - Measures Affecting
Desiccated Coconut20.03.97
WT/DS22/11/Rev.2N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
5. US - Measure Affecting
Imports of Woven WoolShirts and Blouses fromIndia23.05.97
WT/DS33/5N.A. N.A. N.A. The restraint rescinded on
03.12.96
WT/DSB/M/33
6. Canada - Certain Measures
Concerning Periodicals30.07.97
WT/DS31/729.08.97
WT/DS31/815.09.97 30.07.97 - 30.10.98
(15 months)WT/DS31/9 and Add.1 to
Add.5
7. EC - Regime for the
Importation, Sale andDistribution of Bananas25.09.97
WT/DS27/1216.10.97
WT/DSB/M/3807.01.98
WT/DS27/15
(arbitration)25.09.97 - 01.01.99
(15 months)WT/DS27/17 and Add.1 to
Add.3
WT/DS27/51 and Add.1 to
Add.20WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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DisputeAdoption of
Panel/Appellate Body
ReportsNotification of Intentions on
Implementation of DSB
Recommendations
(Within 30 days after the date of
adoption of the panel/Appellate Body
report )Date of Determination
of Reasonable Period
of TimeReasonable Period
of Time
(Article 21.3
of the DSU)Surveillance by the
DSB pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU
(six months after a reasonable
period of time is established)
8. India - Patent Protection for
Pharmaceutical andAgricultural ChemicalProducts16.01.98
WT/DS50/913.02.98
WT/DSB/M/4221.04.98
WT/DSB/M/4516.01.98 - 19.04.99
(15 months)WT/DS50/10 and Add.1 to
Add.4
9. EC - Measures Concerning
Meat and Meat Products
(Hormones)13.02.98
WT/DS26/13
WT/DS48/1113.03.98
WT/DSB/M/4329.05.98
WT/DS26/15
WT/DS48/13
(arbitration)13.02.98 - 13.05.99
(15 months)WT/DS26/17 -
WT/DS48/15 Add.1 to Add.4
10. Argentina - Measures
Affecting Imports ofFootwear, Textiles, Appareland Other Items22.04.98
WT/DS56/1108.05.98
WT/DS56/1215.06.98
WT/DSB/M/4622.04.98 - 19.10.98
(180 days to conformspecific duties ontextiles and apparel to
the findings)
22.04.98 - 01.01.99
(242 days to conform
statistical tax to the
findings)WT/DS56/15 and Add.1 to
Add.4
11. Japan - Measures Affecting
Consumer Photographic
Film and Paper22.04.98
WT/DS44/5N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
12. EC - Customs Classification
of Certain ComputerEquipment22.06.98
WT/DS62/11
WT/DS67/9WT/DS68/8N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
13. EC - Measures Affecting
Importation of Certain
Poultry Products23.07.98
WT/DS69/727.08.98
WT/DS69/820.10.98
WT/DS69/9Until 31.03.99
14. Indonesia - Certain
Measures Affecting theAutomobile Industry23.07.98
WT/DS54/10 -
WT/DS55/10 -
WT/DS59/9 -
WT/DS64/821.08.98
WT/DS54/12 -
WT/DS55/11 -
WT/DS59/10
WT/DS64/907.12.98
WT/DS54/15 -
WT/DS55/14 -WT/DS59/13 -WT/DS64/12 -
(arbitration)23.07.98 - 23.07.99
(12 months)WT/DS54/17 -
WT/DS55/16 -WT/DS59/15 -WT/DS64/14 -
and Add.1WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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(Within 30 days after the date of
adoption of the panel/Appellate Body
report )Date of Determination
of Reasonable Period
of TimeReasonable Period
of Time
(Article 21.3
of the DSU)Surveillance by the
DSB pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU
(six months after a reasonable
period of time is established)
15. India – Patent Protection for
Pharmaceutical andAgricultural ChemicalProducts22.09.98
WT/DS79/5 and
Corr.121.10.98
WT/DSB/M/4924.11.98
WT/DSB/M/51until 19.04.99 WT/DS79/6
16. United States - Import
Prohibition of Certain
Shrimp and ShrimpProducts06.11.98
WT/DS58/1425.11.98
WT/DSB/M/5121.01.99
WT/DSB/M/5406.11.98 - 06.12.99
(13 months)WT/DS58/15
17. Australia - Measures
Affecting Importation ofSalmon06.11.98
WT/DS18/1125.11.98
WT/DSB/M/5123.02.99
WT/DS18/9
(arbitration)06.11.98 - 06.07.99
(8 months)See Section IV
18. Guatemala - Anti-Dumping
Investigation regarding
Portland Cement from
Mexico25.11.98
WT/DS60/12N.A N.A N.A N.A.
19. Korea - Taxes on Alcoholic
Beverages17.02.99
WT/DS75/12 -
WT/DS84/1019.03.99
WT/DSB/M/5704.06.99
WT/DS75/16 -
WT/DS84/14
(arbitration)17.02.99 - 31.01.2000
(11 months and
2 weeks)WT/DS75/18
WT/DS84/16
20. Japan - Measures Affecting
Agricultural Products19.03.99
WT/DS76/815.04.99
WT/DSB/M/5815.06.99
WT/DS76/919.03.99 - 31.12.99
(9 months and
12 days)WT/DS76/11 and Add.1 to
Add.16
21. United States - Anti-
Dumping Duty on DynamicRandom Access MemorySemiconductors (DRAMS)of one Megabit or Above
from Korea19.03.99
WT/DS99/515.04.99
WT/DSB/M/5819.05.99
WT/DSB/M/6519.03.99 - 19.11.99
(8 months)WT/DS99/6WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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Implementation of DSB
Recommendations
(Within 30 days after the date of
adoption of the panel/Appellate Body
report )Date of Determination
of Reasonable Period
of TimeReasonable Period
of Time
(Article 21.3
of the DSU)Surveillance by the
DSB pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU
(six months after a reasonable
period of time is established)
22. Australia - Subsidies
Provided to Producers andExporters of AutomotiveLeather16.06.99
WT/DS126/506.07.99
WT/DS126/6In accordance with
Article 4.7 of the
SCM Agreement, the
Panel recommended
that the measures be
withdrawn within a90-day period from
the date of adoption
of the report.WT/DS126/7
(See Section IV)
23. Brazil - Export Financing
Programme for Aircraft20.08.99
WT/DS46/1013.09.99
WT/DS46/11In accordance with
Article 4.7 of the
SCM Agreement, the
Panel recommendedthat the measures be
withdrawn within a90-day period from
the date of adoption
of the report.WT/DS46/12
(See Section IV)
24. Canada - Measures
Affecting the Export ofCivilian Aircraft20.08.99
WT/DS70/606.09.99
WT/DS70/1In accordance with
Article 4.7 of the
SCM Agreement, the
Panel recommendedthat the measures be
withdrawn within a
90-day period from
the date of adoption
of the report.WT/DS70/8
(See Section IV)
25. India - Quantitative
Restrictions on Imports ofAgricultural, Textile and
Industrial Products22.09.99
WT/DS90/1414.10.99
WT/DSB/M/6928.12.99
WT/DS90/15Until 01.04.00 and
01.04.01WT/DS90/16 and Add.1 to
Add.2
26. Canada - Measures
Affecting the Importation ofMilk and the Exportation ofDairy Products27.10.99
WT/DS103/11 -
WT/DS113/1119.11.99
WT/DSB/M/7122.12.99
WT/DS103/10 -
WT/DS113/10The last stage of
implementation nolater than 31.12.00WT/DS103/12 - WT/DS113/12
and Add.1 to Add.6
(See Section IV)WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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Implementation of DSB
Recommendations
(Within 30 days after the date of
adoption of the panel/Appellate Body
report )Date of Determination
of Reasonable Period
of TimeReasonable Period
of Time
(Article 21.3
of the DSU)Surveillance by the
DSB pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU
(six months after a reasonable
period of time is established)
27. Turkey - Restrictions on
Imports of Textile andClothing Products19.11.99
WT/DS34/1115.12.99
WT/DS34/907.01.00
WT/DS34/1019.02.01 WT/DS34/12 and Add.1 to
Add.8
28. Chile - Taxes on Alcoholic
Beverages12.01.00
WT/DS87/12 -
WT/DS110/1111.02.00
WT/DSB/M/7523.05.00
WT/DS87/15 -
WT/DS110/4
(arbitration)12.01.00-21.03.01
(14 months and
9 days)WT/DS87/17 and Add.1 to
Add.2
29. Korea - Definitive
Safeguard Measure onImports of Certain DairyProducts12.01.00
WT/DS98/1011.02.00
WT/DSB/M/7521.03.00
WT/DS98/11Until 20.05.00 WT/DS98/12
30. Argentina - Safeguard
Measures on Imports of
Footwear12.01.00
WT/DS121/911.02.00
WT/DSB/M/75N.A. N.A. N.A.
31. US – Sections 301-310 of
the Trade Act of 197427.01.00
WT/DS152/14N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
32. Mexico - Anti-Dumping
Investigation of HighFructose Corn Syrup(HFCS) from the UnitedStates24.02.00
WT/DS132/4
and Corr.120.03.00
WT/DSB/M/7710.04.00
WT/DS132/524.02.00 - 22.09.00
(6 months and
29 days)(See Section IV)
33. United States - Tax
Treatment for "Foreign
Sales Corporations"20.03.00
WT/DS108/1007.04.00
WT/DSB/M/7820.03.00
(adoption of the report)Until 01.10.00
Subsequently the
time-period was
extended until
1.11.00(See Section IV)
34. Canada - Patent Protection
of Pharmaceutical Products07.04.00
WT/DS114/925.04.00
WT/DSB/M/7918.08.00
WT/DS114/13
(arbitration)Until 07.10.00 The relevant regulations were
repealed on 07.10.00
35. United States - Imposition
of Countervailing Duties onCertain Hot-Rolled Leadand Bismuth Carbon SteelProducts Originating in theUnited Kingdom07.06.00
WT/DS138/9
and Corr.105.07.00
WT/DSB/M/85N.A. N.A. N.A.WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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DisputeAdoption of
Panel/Appellate Body
ReportsNotification of Intentions on
Implementation of DSB
Recommendations
(Within 30 days after the date of
adoption of the panel/Appellate Body
report )Date of Determination
of Reasonable Period
of TimeReasonable Period
of Time
(Article 21.3
of the DSU)Surveillance by the
DSB pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU
(six months after a reasonable
period of time is established)
36. Canada - Certain Measures
Affecting the AutomotiveIndustry19.06.00
WT/DS139/8 -
WT/DS142/827.07.00
WT/DSB/M/8604.10.00
WT/DS139/12 -
WT/DS142/12
(arbitration)Until 19.02.01 The measures were repealed on
18.02.01
WT/DSB/M/101
37. Korea - Measures Affecting
Government Procurement19.06.00
WT/DS163/7N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
38. United States - Section
110(5) of the US CopyrightAct27.07.00
WT/DS160/824.08.00
WT/DS160/915.01.01
WT/DS160/12
(arbitration)Until 27.07.01
Subsequently the
time-period was
extended until  the
end of the session of
the US Congress or
31.12.01
39. United States - Anti-
Dumping Act of 191626.09.00
WT/DS136/8 -
WT/DS162/1123.10.00
WT/DSB/M/9128.02.01
WT/DS136/11 –
WT/DS162/14
(arbitration)Until 26.07.01
Subsequently the
time-period was
extended until the end
of the session of the
US Congress or
31.12.01
40. Canada - Term of Patent
Protection12.10.00
WT/DS170/723.10.00
WT/DSB/M/9128.02.01 Until 12.08.01 Canada announced that the
implementation process was
completed on 12.08.01
WT/DSB/M/107
41. Guatemala - Definitive
Anti-Dumping Measures on
Grey Portland Cement from
Mexico17.11.00
WT/DS156/412.12.00
WT/DSB/M/94N.A. N.A. The definitive anti-dumping
duties were repealed on 02.10.00
WT/DSB/M/94
42. Korea - Measures Affecting
Imports of Fresh, Chilledand Frozen Beef10.01.01
WT/DS161/11
WT/DS169/1101.02.01
WT/DSB/M/9819.04.01
WT/DS161/12
WT/DS169/12Until 10.09.01
43. United States - Definitive
Safeguard Measures onImports of Wheat Gluten
from the EC19.01.01
WT/DS166/1003.04.01
WT/DSB/M/9904.04.01
WT/DS166/12Until 02.06.01WT/DSB/26/Add.1
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Implementation of DSB
Recommendations
(Within 30 days after the date of
adoption of the panel/Appellate Body
report )Date of Determination
of Reasonable Period
of TimeReasonable Period
of Time
(Article 21.3
of the DSU)Surveillance by the
DSB pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU
(six months after a reasonable
period of time is established)
44. United States - Anti-
Dumping Measures onStainless Steel Plate in Coilsand Stainless Steel and Strip
from Korea01.02.01
WT/DS179/401.03.01
WT/DSB/M/10026.04.01
WT/DS179/5Until 01.09.01
45. Argentina - Measures
Affecting the Export ofBovine Hides and theImport of Finished Leather16.02.02
WT/DS155/512.03.01
WT/DSB/M/10131.08.01
WT/DS155/10
(arbitration)Until 28.02.02
46. EC - Anti-Dumping Duties
on Imports of Cotton Type-Bed Linen from India12.02.01
WT/DS141/905.04.01
WT/DSB/M/10326.04.01
WT/DS141/10Until 14.08.01
47. Thailand – Anti-Dumping
Duties on Angels, Shapes
and Sections of Iron or Non-Alloy Steel and H-Beamsfrom Poland05.04.01
WT/DS122/726.04.01
WT/DSB/M/10425.05.01
WT/DS122/8Until 20.10.01
48. EC- Measures Affecting
Asbestos and Asbestos-Containing Products05.04.01
WT/DS135/12N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
49. United States - Safeguard
Measures on Imports of
Fresh, Chilled or FrozenLamb Meat from NewZealand and Australia16.05.01
WT/DS177/10 –
WT/DS178/1120.06.01
WT/DS177/11 – WT/DS178/12
50. United States - Anti-
Dumping Measures on
Certain Hot-Rolled Steel
Products from Japan23.08.01
WT/DS184/8WT/DSB/26/Add.1
Page 62 SECTION IV
(i)  Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU
(1 January 1995 - 31 August 2001)
Dispute Recourse to
Article 21.5Referral to
Original Panel
by the DSBPanel Report
CirculatedNotice of
appealAppellate Body
Report CirculatedPanel and/or
Appellate Body Reports
Adopted
1. EC - Regime for the Importation, Sale
and Distribution of Bananas
(WT/DS27)15.12.98
EC
WT/DS27/40
18.12.98
Ecuador
WT/DS27/4112.01.99
WT/DSB/M/53
EC, Ecuador12.04.99
WT/DS27/RW/ECU
WT/DS27/RW/EEC
and Corr.1N.A. N.A. 06.05.99
WT/DSB/M/61
(WT/DS27/RW/ECU)
2. Australia - Measures Affecting
Importation of Salmon  (WT/DS18)28.07.99
Canada
WT/DS18/1428.07.99
WT/DSB/M/6618.02.00
WT/DS18/RWN.A. N.A. 20.03.00
WT/DSB/M/77
3. Australia - Subsidies Provided to
Producers and Exporters ofAutomotive Leather (WT/DS126)04.10.99
US
WT/DS126/814.10.99
WT/DSB/M/6921.01.00
WT/DS126/RW and
Corr.1N.A. N.A. 11.02.00
WT/DSB/M/75
4. Brazil - Export Financing Programme
for Aircraft (WT/DS46)26.11.99
Canada
WT/DS46/1309.12.99
WT/DSB/M/7209.05.00
WT/DS46/RW22.05.00
WT/DS46/1721.07.00
WT/DS46/AB/RW04.08.00
WT/DSB/M/87
5. Canada - Measures Affecting the
Export of Civilian Aircraft
(WT/DS70)23.11.99
Brazil
WT/DS70/909.12.99
WT/DSB/M/7209.05.00
WT/DS70/RW22.05.00
WT/DS70/1221.07.00
WT/DS70/AB/RW04.08.00
WT/DSB/M/87
6. United States - Anti-Dumping Duty
on Dynamic Random Access Memory
Semiconductors (DRAMS) of one
megabit or above from Korea
(WT/DS99)07.04.00
Korea
WT/DS99/825.04.00
WT/DSB/M/7907.11.00
WT/DS99/RW
(mutually agreed
solution)N.A. N.A. N.A.
7. United States - Import Prohibition of
Certain Shrimp and Shrimp Products
(WT/DS58)13.10.00
Malaysia
WT/DS58/1723.10.00
WT/DSB/M/9115.06.01
WT/DS58/RW23.07.01
WT/DS58/20
8. Mexico - Anti-dumping Investigation
of High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
from the United States (WT/DS132)13.10.00
United States
WT/DS132/623.10.00
WT/DSB/M/9122.06.01
WT/DS132/RW24.07.01
WT/DS132/10
9. United States - Tax Treatment for
"Foreign Sales Corporations"
(WT/DS108)07.12.00
EC
WT/DS108/1620.12.00
WT/DSB/M/9520.08.01
WT/DS108/RWWT/DSB/26/Add.1
Page 63Dispute Recourse to
Article 21.5Referral to
Original Panel
by the DSBPanel Report
CirculatedNotice of
appealAppellate Body
Report CirculatedPanel and/or
Appellate Body Reports
Adopted
10. Brazil - Export Financing Programme
for Aircraft:  Second Recourse byCanada to Article 21.5 of the DSU
(WT/DS46)19.01.01
Canada
WT/DS46/2616.02.01
WT/DSB/M/9926.07.01
WT/DS46/RW/2N.A. N.A. 23.08.01
WT/DSB/M/108
11. Canada - Measures Affecting the
Importation of Milk and theExportation of Dairy Products
(WT/DS103 – WT/DS113)16.02.01
United States
WT/DS103/16
16.02.01
New Zealand
WT/DS113/1601.03.01
WT/DSB/M/10011.07.01
WT/DS103/RW -
WT/DS113/RWWT/DSB/26/Add.1
Page 64SECTION IV
(ii)  Recourse to Article 22 of the DSU
(1 January 1995 - 31 August 2001)
DisputeRecourse to
Article 22.2Arbitration
under
Article 22.6Report
of the
ArbitratorAuthorization
by the DSB
to Suspend
Concessions
1(a). EC - Regime for the Importation, Sale and
Distribution of Bananas (WT/DS27)14.01.99
US
WT/DS27/4329.01.99
EC
WT/DS27/4609.04.99
WT/DS27/ARBPursuant to the US request
(WT/DS27/49)
authorization was granted at
the DSB meeting on
19.04.99
(WT/DSB/M/59)
1(b). EC - Regime for the Importation, Sale and
Distribution of Bananas (WT/DS27)08.11.99
Ecuador
WT/DS27/5219.11.99
EC
WT/DS27/5324.03.00
WT/DS27/ARB/ECUPursuant to Ecuador's
request
(WT/DS27/54)
authorization was granted at
the DSB meeting on
18.05.00
(WT/DSB/M/79)
2. EC - Measures Concerning Meat and Meat Products
(Hormones) (WT/DS26;  WT/DS48)17.05.99
US
WT/DS26/19
20.05.99
Canada
WT/DS48/1702.06.99
EC
WT/DS26/20
WT/DS48/1812.07.99
WT/DS26/ARB
WT/DS48/ARBPursuant to the US request
(WT/DS26/21)
and Canada's request
(WT/DS48/19)
authorization was granted at
the DSB meeting on
26.07.99
(WT/DSB/M/65)
3. Australia - Measures Affecting Importation of
Salmon (WT/DS18)15.07.99
Canada
WT/DS18/1227.07.99
Australia
WT/DS18/13N.A. N.A.
4. Brazil - Export Financing Programme for Aircraft
(WT/DS46)10.05.00
Canada
WT/DS46/1622.05.00
Brazil
WT/DS46/1828.08.00
WT/DS46/ARBPursuant to Canada's request
(WT/DS46/25)
authorization was granted at
the DSB meeting on
12.12.00
(WT/DSB/M/94)WT/DSB/26/Add.1
Page 65DisputeRecourse to
Article 22.2Arbitration
under
Article 22.6Report
of the
ArbitratorAuthorization
by the DSB
to Suspend
Concessions
5. United States - Tax Treatment for "Foreign Sales
Corporations" (WT/DS108)17.11.00
EC
WT/DS108/1328.11.00
United States
WT/DS108/17
6. Canada - Measures Affecting the Importation of Milk
and the Exportation of Dairy Products (WT/DS103 –
WT/DS113)16.02.01
United States
WT/DS103/17
16.02.01
New Zealand
WT/DS113/1728.02.01
Canada
WT/DS103/18
WT/DS113/18
__________SECTION III
TRADE POLICY REVIEW BODYWORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/TPR/101
18 September 2001
(01-4407)
Trade Policy Review Body
TRADE POLICY REVIEW MECHANISM
Report of the Trade Policy Review Body for 2001
Chairman:  H.E. Mr. Pekka Huhtaniemi (Finland)
1. The Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM) was established in 1989 on a provisional basis
and confirmed by Annex 3 of the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the WTO.  As required by the
Marrakesh Agreement, the operation of the TPRM was appraised by the Trade Policy Review Body in
1999.  The Appraisal concluded that the TPRM functions effectively, that its mission and objectivesremain important, and that all Members should be reviewed at least once as soon as possible;  the
TPRM had also "demonstrated that it had a valuable public good aspect, particularly in its
contribution to transparency".
1  Members have also kept the Mechanism under frequent review over
the years, as a result of which a number of procedural improvements have been introduced since
1989.
2. This Report by the Trade Policy Review Body provides its annual assessment of the TPRM.
The Annual Report discusses the Trade Policy Revi ews of Members conducted in the year 2001 and
the main issues arising from them.  Tables are annexed showing the Members reviewed to the end of
2001, the geographical coverage of the reviews conducted to date, as well as the proposed programme
of reviews for the year 2002.
The Objectives of the TPRM
3. Annex 3 of the Marrakesh Agreement describes the objectives of the TPRM as being "to
contribute to improved adherence by all Members to rules, disciplines and commitments made under
the Multilateral Trade Agreements and, where applicable, the Plurilateral Trade Agreements, and
hence to the smoother functioning of the multilateral trading system, by achieving greater
transparency in, and understanding of, the trade policies and practices of Members".
4. In this regard, the TPRM is required to periodically review the trade policies and practices of
all Members.  By the end of 2001, the TPRM will have conducted 150 reviews since its formation
(Annex I).  The reviews have covered 84 of 128 Members, counting the European Union as one,
representing around 83% of the share of world trade in 2000.  The trade policies and practices of ten
Members were reviewed for the first time in 2001.2  The increased importance given to the reviews of
least-developed countries (LDCs) has led to 11 such reviews since 1998.3
                                                     
1 WTO document WT/MIN(99)/2, 8 October 1999.
2 These were Antigua and Barbuda, Brunei Darussalam, Dominica, Gabon, Grenada, Madagascar,
Mozambique, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
3 The least-developed countries reviewed since the establishment of the Mechanism are:  Bangladesh
(twice), Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique, Senegal, the Solomon Islands,
Tanzania, Togo, Uganda (twice), and Zambia.WT/TPR/101
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5. In 2001, the Trade Policy Review Body will have conducted 15 reviews, of which one was a
grouped review of the six WTO Members of the Organization of East Caribbean States (OECS)
(Annex II).  The Secretariat reports for the reviews of Madagascar, Mozambique  and Uganda were
prepared with the assistance of consultants, under the close supervision of Secretariat staff;  the
German Trust Fund provided funding for the reports on Madagascar and Uganda and, as well, forrelated expenses in the preparation of the Mozambique review.
4  The Secretariat reports on Ghana and
the Slovak Republic also involved partial collaboration with consultants, funded by the Secretariat's
budget.  The Secretariat's reports continue to be written in close consultation with the authorities of
the Member under review.
6. Procedures for the reviews conducted in 2001 have generally run smoothly.  Responses to
requests for documentation and questionnaires have normally been provided at or close to the
requested dates.   In line with recent practice, the Secretariat has attempted to reduce the burden of
providing responses on Members under review by using, to the extent possible, alternative sources of
documentation, including Members' official web-sites or  through the Internet.  It has not been possible
to do this for all Members under review and request s for documentation continue to be followed up
with a detailed questionnaire when sufficient info rmation is not available from alternative sources.
Secretariat visits to capitals have continued to be productive, and comments provided on Secretariatdrafts have been pertinent.  The result is that the quality, content, and style of the reviews has been
maintained.
7. As was noted in the TPRB's Annual Report for 2000, the Body has remained successful in
avoiding the concentration of reviews in parts of the year as had been experienced in previous years.
The reviews conducted in 2001 were evenly spaced throughout the year, reducing pressure ofpreparation on the Membership for review meetings at close intervals.  Efforts also continue to be
made to avoid clashes with other meetings at the WTO. The cooperative publishing agreement with
an international publishing company has shortene d the period between review meetings and the
publication of related documents.
8. The Trade Policy Review programme for the year 2002 proposes 17 reviews.  These will be
of:
• the European Union and Japan, on the two-year cycle;
• Australia; Hong Kong, China;  Mexico; India; and South Africa on the four-year
cycle;
• Barbados, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Pakistan, Slovenia, and Venezuela on the
six-year cycle;  and
• four least-developed countries: Haiti, Malawi, Mauritania, and Zambia.
9. The TPRB intends to continue to provide an evenly spaced programme of reviews in 2002,
thereby avoiding the concentration of reviews and delays that have occurred in the past.
Value of the TPRM
10. As envisaged in Annex 3, the TPRM continues to be a valuable forum for achieving
transparency in, and understanding of, the trade policies and practices of Members, thus contributing
to the smoother functioning of the multilateral trading system.  It provides a forum in which Membersmay openly discuss and provide an objective analysis of each others' trade policies.  The reports
prepared by the Secretariat provide a factual and independent review of the trade policies and
                                                     
4 In 2000, the Federal Republic of Germany made  DM1 million available over a four-year period to
undertake reviews of developing countries and to improve the Mechanism to better adapt it to the requirements
of developing countries.WT/TPR/101
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practices of individual Members under review and are, in general, appreciated by both the Member(s)
under review and the overall Membership.  By providing an overall picture of the institutional
interaction in trade policy formulation and implementation and the effect of policies on different
sectors, the reports have also served as an input to trade policy formulation in some cases.  In
addition, several developing and least-developed country Members have found the reviews valuablein providing technical assistance.
11. In addition to trade policy formulation, the review process also discusses the economic impact
of trade measures, and places individual Members' trade and economic regimes within the wider
context of developments in their region.  Given the growing importance of regional trade agreements
and groupings, the analysis in the reports has proved useful in discussing the wider impact of recent
economic developments in certain regions, as well as the more general question of the impact of
regionalism on the multilateral trading system.
Points emerging from the 2001 Reviews
12. While each review highlights the specific issues and measures concerning individual
Members, certain common themes emerged during the course of the reviews conducted in 2001.
These included:
• transparency in policy-making and implementation;
• economic stability and trade liberalization;
• implementation of the WTO Agreements, in particular Customs Valuation, TRIPS
and TRIMs;
• regional trade agreements and their relationship with the multilateral trading system;
• tariff issues, including peaks, escalation, rationalization and the difference between
applied and bound rates;
• customs clearance procedures;
• import and export restrictions and licensing procedures;
• the use of contingency measures such as anti-dumping and countervailing duties;
• technical and sanitary measures and market access;
• standards and their equivalence with international norms;
• intellectual property rights legislation and enforcement;
• government procurement policies and practices;
• the state involvement in the economy and privatization programmes;
• trade-related competition and investment policy issues;
• incentive measures such as subsidies and tax rebates;
• sectoral trade-policy issues, particularly liberalization in agriculture and certain
services sectors;
• GATS commitments;  and
• technical assistance in implementing the WTO Agreements and the experience with
the Integrated Framework.
Coverage of Least-developed Countries (LDCs)
13. The Trade Policy Review Body's Report to the Singapore Ministerial Meeting suggested that
greater attention be paid to the coverage of LDCs in the preparation of the TPRB timetable, and the
1999 Appraisal of the operation of the TPRM also drew attention to this matter.  The TPRB has
continued to review a steady number of least-developed Members.  Of the 30 least-developedWT/TPR/101
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Members of the WTO, 14 have been reviewed by the end of 2001;  three of these were reviewed in
2001.5  Of the 17  Members proposed for review in the year 2002, four are least-developed countries.6
14. Trade Policy Reviews of LDCs have increasingly performed a technical assistance function
and have been useful in increasing understanding of the trade policy structure in place and its
relationship with the WTO Agreements.  The reviews have also enhanced understanding in thesecountries of the WTO Agreements, enabling better compliance and integration in the multilateral
trading system;  in some cases, better interaction between government agencies has been facilitated by
the reviews.  The reports' wide coverage of Members' policies also enables Members to identify any
shortcomings in policy and specific areas where further technical assistance may be required.
15. Since 2000, the preparation of reviews of LDCs responds more systematically to technical
assistance needs.  The review process for an LDC now includes a three-to-four-day seminar for its
officials on the WTO and, in particular, the trade-policy review exercise and the role of trade ineconomic policy;  such seminars have been held in 2001 in the context of the review of Uganda, and
the 2002 reviews of Haiti, Malawi and Mauritania.  The Secretariat Report for an LDC review
includes a section on technical-assistance needs and priorities, as identified in co-operation with the
Member concerned, and with a view to feeding this into the Integrated Framework process.  The
seminars and the technical-assistance section in the Secretariat reports involve close co-operation withthe WTO's Technical Cooperation Division.
Conclusion
16. The Trade Policy Review Mechanism provides a forum in which Members discuss each
others' trade policies in a transparent and frank manner.  The forum is unique in that the TPRM's
separation from the compliance and dispute settlement aspects of WTO work related to theAgreements allows an open debate.  The  15 reviews conducted during 2001 have, in general, been
satisfactory, and have met deadlines agreed with the Members. The reviews have been evenly spaced
throughout the year, giving adequate time to Members to prepare for the meetings.  The discussants
have continued to play a very useful role in assisting the discussion during the reviews.  The
programme for 2002, similarly, aims to avoid delays and concentration of reviews.
17. The TPRM continues to function effectively in meeting its transparency goals.  However, as
the Membership of the WTO increases, the pressure on the TPRB to review more Members grows.
This, and the limited resources available to the Secretariat to prepare the reviews, makes it important
to keep the Mechanism functioning as effectively as possible within these constraints.  In particular,
continued cooperation between Members and the Secretariat in preparing the reports is essential, as is
the importance of respecting deadlines, in order to maintain the standard and quality of the reports,
and in the successful reviews of Members by the TPRB.
                                                     
5 At the end of 2001, the least-developed country Members of the WTO still to be reviewed by the
TPRM will be:  Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, the
Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritania, Myanmar, Niger, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone.
6 These are Haiti, Malawi, Mauritania, and Zambia.WT/TPR/101
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Annex I
TRADE POLICY REVIEWS
WTO Members reviewed under GATT 1947 and WTO provisions, 1989-2001
Europe/Middle East Asia/Pacific Africa America
Austria1,aAustralia (3)bBenindArgentina (2)b
Bahrain Bangladesh(2)b, dBotswana Antigua and Barbudac, e
Cyprus Brunei DarussalamcBurkina FasodBolivia(2)b
Czech Republic (2) Fiji Cameroon (2)bBrazil (3)b
European Union (5)bHong Kong, China (3)bCôte d'Ivoire Canada (6)b
Finland1,aIndia (2)bEgypt(2)bChile (2)b
Hungary (2)bIndonesia (3)bGaboncColombia (2)b
Iceland(2)bJapan (5)bGhana (2)bCosta Rica (2)
Israel(2)bKorea (3)bGuineadDominicae
Liechtenstein2Macau, China (2)aKenya (2)bDominican Republic
Norway (3)bMalaysia (3)bMadagascarc, d El Salvador
Poland (2)bNew Zealand (2)bLesothod Grenadac, e
Romania(2)bPakistanaMalidJamaica
Slovak Republic (2) Papua New Guinea Mauritius (2) Mexico (2)b
Sweden1 (2)aPhilippines(2)bMorocco (2)bNicaragua
Switzerland (3)bSingapore (3)bMozambiquec, dParaguay
Turkey (2)bSolomon IslandsdNamibia Peru (2)b
Sri Lanka Nigeria (2)bSt.Kitts and Nevisc, e
Thailand (3)bSenegalaSt.Luciac, e
South Africa (2)bSt.Vincent and the
Grenadinesc, e
Swaziland Trinidad and Tobago
TanzaniadUnited States (6)b
TogodUruguay (2)b
TunisiaaVenezuela
Uganda (2)d
Zambiad
Zimbabwea
28 Members
(33 reviews)19 Members
(42 reviews)27 Members
(36 reviews)24 Members
 (39 reviews)
( ) Figures in brackets show the number of re views completed where this is greater than one.
1Included in EU from 1995.
2Joint review with Switzerland (counted as two Members but one review for statistical purposes).
aReviewed under GATT 1947.
bReviewed under GATT 1947 and the WTO.
cFirst review in 2001.
dLeast-developed Member.
eMember of the Organization of East Caribbean States (OECS) reviewed jointly with other OECS members.
Number of reviews conducted at end-2001 = 150
Number of WTO Members reviewed =   98 out of 142** (counting EU as 15)Number of WTO Members reviewed =   74 out of 128** (counting EU as 1)
= 69% of WTO Members** (of which, 28 in Europe, 19 in
Asia/Pacific, 27 in Africa, and 24 in America)
Least-developed WTO Members reviewed =  14Share of world trade of WTO Members reviewed(2000) (excluding significant double counting and
intra-EU trade) = 83%WT/TPR/101
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** WTO Members as at 26 July 2001.
Annex II
Trade Policy Reviews Conducted in 2001
MemberaMeeting Date
(scheduled)Review Cycle (years)
Mozambique 24.01.2001 6b
Madagascar 19.02.2001 6b
Ghana (1) 26.02.2001 6
Macau (1) 19.03.2001 6
Costa Rica (1) 09.05.2001 6
Brunei Darussalam 21.05.2001 6
WTO Members of the Organization of
East Caribbean States (OECS)c05.06.2001 6
Gabon 25.06.2001 6
Cameroon (1) 25.07.2001 6
United States (5) 14.09.2001 2
Czech Republic (1) 17.10.2001 6
Mauritius (1) 02.11.2001 6
Slovak Republic (1) 21.11.2001 6
Malaysia (2) 03.12.2001 4
Uganda (1) 19.12.2001 6b
aFigures in brackets indicate number of previous reviews.
bLeast-developed country.
cWTO Members of the Organization of East Caribbean States (OECS), namely, Antigua and Barbuda,
Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Annex III
Proposed programme of reviews for 2002
Two-year cycle European Union, Japan
Four-year cycle Australia; Hong Kong,China; Mexico; India; South Africa
Six-year cycle Barbados, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Pakistan, Slovenia,
Venezuela
Least-developed countries (six-year cycle) Haiti, Malawi, Mauritania, Zambia
__________ANNEX
1. The reports of the subsidiary bodies to the General Council
Document symbol Reports
G/L/492 Council for Trade in Goods
S/C/14 Council for Trade in Services
S/CSS/8 Special Sessions of the Council for Trade in Services
IP/C/23 Council for TRIPS
WT/COMTD/33 Committee on Trade and Development
WT/BOP/R/59 Committee on Balance-of-Payments Restrictions
WT/BFA/55 Committee on Budget, Finance and AdministrationWT/REG/10 and Corr.1 Committee on Regional Trade Agreements
WT/CTE/6 Committee on Trade and Environment
WT/WGTI/5 and Add.1 Working Group on the Relationship between Trade and
Investment
WT/WGTCP/5 Working Group on the Interaction between Trade and
Competition Policy
WT/WGTGP/5 Working Group on Transparency in Government
Procurement
JOB(01)/147 Committee on Trade in Civil Aircraft
GPA/58 Committee on Government Procurement
2. The reports of subsidiary bodies to the Council for Trade in GoodsDocument symbol
Reports
G/L/483 Committee on Agriculture
G/L/495 Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices
G/L/488 Committee on Customs Valuation
G/L/493 Committee on Import Licensing
G/L/486 Committee on Market Access
G/L/490 Committee on Rules of Origin
G/L/494 Committee on SafeguardsG/L/485 Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
G/L/496 Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures
G/L/487 Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade
G/L/489 Independent Entity established pursuant to the
Agreement on Preshipment Inspection
G/L/475 Textiles Monitoring Body
G/L/491 and Corr.1 Working Party on State Trading Enterprises
Bodies established under the auspices of the Council for
Trade in Goods:
G/L/484 - Committee of Participants on the Expansion of 
Trade in Information Technology Products
__________