Korea – Sunset Review of Anti-Dumping Duties on Stainless Steel Bars

Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Japan

The following communication, dated 13 September 2018, from the delegation of Japan to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 6.2 of the DSU.

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My authorities have instructed me to request the establishment of a panel with respect to the measures by the Republic of Korea ("Korea") continuing the imposition of anti-dumping duties on stainless steel bars ("SSB") imported from Japan. Japan submits this request pursuant to Articles 4.7 and 6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), Article XXIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 ("GATT 1994"), and Article 17.4 of the Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 ("AD Agreement").