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WT/DS149 - India - Import restrictions

WTO dispute settlement case - Launched by the EU

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Dispute settlement
WTO - Case launched by the EU

Summary of the case

  • Complaint by: EU
  • Complaint against: India
  • Third parties: No third party

Import restrictions maintained by India under its EXIM Policy, 1997-2002, for reasons other than Article XVIII:B of GATT (balance of payment provisions).

Relevant WTO provision: GATT (III, X, XI, XIII and XVII); Agriculture (4, 2); Licensing (1, 2, and 3)

Status

Consultations took place on 3 Dec. 1998. Pending.

  • Consultations requested: 28 October 1998

Documents

Full case details and WTO documents on the WTO website

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