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WT/DS243 - Rules of origin for textiles and apparel products

WTO dispute settlement case - EU as third party

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WTO - EU as third party

Summary of the case

  • Complaint by: India
  • Complaint against: United States
  • Third parties: EU, Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Philippines

Rules of origin for textiles and apparel products

Status

Panel established on 26 June 2002. Panel report circulated on 20 June 2003. Panel report adopted on 21 July 2003.

  • Consultations requested: 11 January 2002
  • Panel requested: 08 May 2002
  • Panel established: 24 June 2002
  • Panel report circulated: 20 June 2003
  • Panel/Appellate Body report adopted: 21 July 2003

Documents

EU submissions and other related documents

Full case details and WTO documents on the WTO website

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