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WT/DS492 - European Union - Measures Affecting Tariff Concessions on Certain Poultry Meat Products

WTO dispute settlement case - Complaint against the EU

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

Summary of the case

  • Complaint by: China
  • Complaint against: EU
  • Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, India, Russian Federation, Thailand, United States

On 8 April 2015, China requested consultations with the European Union regarding measures to modify the European Union tariff concessions on certain poultry meat products. China claims that the measures are inconsistent with Articles I, II, XIII and XXVIII of the GATT 1994.

On 8 June 2015, China requested the establishment of a panel. The Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel on 20 July 2015.

Relevant WTO provision: • Articles I, II, XIII and XXVIII of the GATT 1994.

Status

Panel composed on 3 December 2015.

  • Consultations requested: 08 April 2015

Documents

EU submissions and other related documents

Full case details and WTO documents on the WTO website

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