United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Shrimp from Viet Nam - Status report by the United States - Addendum

United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Shrimp
from Viet Nam

 

Status Report by the United States

 

Addendum

 

 

        The following communication, dated 6 December 2012, from the delegation of the United States to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

 

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Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

United States – Anti‑Dumping Measures on Certain Shrimp
from Viet Nam

(WT/DS404)

 

The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 

On 2 September 2011, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and rulings in United States – Anti‑Dumping Measures on Certain Shrimp from Viet Nam (WT/DS404).  At the following DSB meeting, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter. 

 

On 14 February 2012, the US Department of Commerce published in the Federal Register, 77 FR 8101, a modification to its procedures in order to implement DSB recommendations and rulings regarding the use of "zeroing" in anti-dumping reviews.  This modification addresses certain findings in this dispute.

 

On 28 June 2012, the United States Trade Representative requested pursuant to section 129(b) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act that the Acting Secretary of Commerce take action necessary to implement the DSB recommendations and rulings in this dispute.

 

The United States will continue to consult with interested parties as it works to address the recommendations and rulings of the DSB.