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WT/DS315 - European Communities - European Communities - Selected Customs Matters

WTO dispute settlement case - Complaint against the EU

Country or region
  • United States
Trade topics
  • Dispute settlement
Context
  • WTO - Complaint against the EU

Summary of the case

  • Complaint by: United States
  • Complaint against: EU
  • Third parties: No third party

EC laws and regulations on customs.

Relevant WTO provision: GATT (X:1, X:3(a) and X:3(b) )

Status

The US have filed a request for consultations.

  • Consultations requested: 21 September 2004
  • Panel requested: 13 January 2005

Documents

EU submissions and other related documents

Full case details and WTO documents on the WTO website

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