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WT/DS75 - Korea, Republic Of - Taxes on alcoholic beverages

WTO dispute settlement case - Launched by the EU

Country or region
  • South Korea
Trade topics
  • Dispute settlement
Context
  • WTO - Case launched by the EU

Summary of the case

  • Complaint by: EU
  • Complaint against: Korea, Republic Of
  • Third parties: Canada, United States

Discriminatory taxation of imported spirits.

Relevant WTO provision: GATT (III:2)

Status

Korea notified implementation of 14/1/2000. Case settled.

  • Consultations requested: 02 April 1997
  • Panel requested: 10 September 1997
  • Panel established: 16 October 1997
  • Panel report circulated: 17 September 1998
  • Appeal requested: 20 October 1998
  • Appeal report circulated: 18 January 1999
  • Panel/Appellate Body report adopted: 17 February 1999
  • Implementation deadline: 31 January 2000

Documents

Full case details and WTO documents on the WTO website