WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/DS286/2
8 April 2003
(03-1928)
Original:  English
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – CUSTOMS CLASSIFICATION OF
FROZEN BONELESS CHICKEN CUTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Brazil
The following communication, dated 3 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Brazil to
the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of Thailand and to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of theDSU.
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I refer to the request by Thailand for consultations concerning the European Communities'
customs classification for frozen boneless chicken cuts, made on 25 March 2003, pursuant to Article 4
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes  (DSU), and
Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994  (GATT 1994).
In light of Brazil's substantial trade interest, as one of the world's largest exporters of chicken,
I hereby wish to convey the desire of the Govern ment of Brazil, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU,
to join in those consultations.
I would be grateful for your positive response.
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