UNITED STATES – IMPORT PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN SHRIMP

AND SHRIMP PRODUCTS

Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Malaysia

Communication from the Appellate Body

            The following communication, dated 22 October 2001, from Mr. Claus-Dieter Ehlermann, Chairman of the Appellate Body, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 17.5 of the  Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

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            It is my honour to transmit to you the Report of the Appellate Body in  United States – Import Prohibition of Certain Shrimp and Shrimp Products, Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Malaysia,  WT/DS58/AB/RW. It will be circulated to Members of the World Trade Organization today, in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.  It is a confidential document until its circulation.  The three Members of the Appellate Body who served on this appeal were:  Mr. James Bacchus, as Presiding Member;  Mr. Mr. A.V. Ganesan and Mr. Julio Lacarte-Muró, as Members.