UNITED STATES – TAX TREATMENT FOR

"FOREIGN SALES CORPORATIONS"

Withdrawal of Appeal by the United States

in accordance with Rule 30(1) of the Working Procedures for Appellate Review

            The following communication, dated 2 November 1999, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Appellate Body and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated to Members.

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            For scheduling reasons, the United States hereby withdraws its October 28, 1999 notice of appeal in the above-referenced case.  This withdrawal is made pursuant to Rule 30 of the  Working Procedures for Appellate Review, and is conditional on the right of the United States to file a new notice of appeal pursuant to Rule 20 of the  Working Procedures.