United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on
Certain Shrimp
from Viet Nam
Status Report by the United States
Addendum
The following communication, dated 11 October 2013, 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.