USA - Washing Machines (DS464)

WTO APPELLATE BODY REPORT

The dispute "United States - Washing Machines" (DS464) regards the anti-dumping and countervailing measures imposed by the United States on goods from South Korea. The dispute was initiated by Korea. Korea claimed that these measures were introduced in violation of WTO rules. The Panel, having considered the dispute, acknowledged that anti-dumping measures did not comply with Article VI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade ("GATT")¹ and the WTO Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the GATT, however, did not support Korea's arguments regarding the illegality of countervailing duties under the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures. The Appellate Body, in its turn, identified a violation in the application of countervailing duties as well, however, upheld the decision of the Panel on most issues related to anti-dumping measures.