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30 July 2020 
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KOREA – SUNSET REVIEW OF ANTI -DUMPING DUTIES ON STAINLESS STEEL BARS  
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL  
The following communication, dated 30 July 2020, was received from the Chairperson of the Panel 
with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body.  
 
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On 3 September 2019, I wrote to the incumbent Chairperson  pursuant to Article 12.9 of the 
DSU indicating that the Panel in Korea – Sunset Review of Anti -Dumping Duties on Stainless Steel 
Bars (DS553) expects to issue its final report to the parties in the middle portion of 2020.  
 
I wish to update you with a revised estimate for the issuance of the final report. In particular, the 
Panel expects to issue its final report to the parties in the latt er half of 2020. This is a reflection of 
the volume of materials submitted during these proceedings, as well as logistical constraints 
arising from the current circumstances.  
 
 
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