japan – import quotas on dried laver and seasoned laver

Request for Consultations by Korea

            The following communication, dated 1 December 2004, from the delegation of Korea to the delegation of Japan and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.

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            My authorities have instructed me to request consultations with the Government of Japan pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Article XXIII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture, and Article 6 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures regarding Japan's import quotas on dried laver (1212.20-1-(1)) and seasoned laver (2106.90-2-(2)-E-(b)).