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News Release
No. 167/04
November 30, 2004
NOVEMBER 29TH, US BYRD AMENDMENT: WTO AUTHORISES RETALIATION
– US URGED TO CONFORM TO RULING
The EU, alongside six WTO members (Brazil, Canada, India, Korea, Japan
and Mexico), today received WTO authorisation to impose retaliatory measures against
the US for failing to bring its legislation into conformity with its international
trade obligations. This was a formal step before retaliatory measures could be
imposed. These measures will take the form of additional import duties on wide
variety of US products from an indicative list approved by the WTO that includes
machinery, foodstuffs, textiles and paper products (see below). The EU has urged
the US to avoid retaliation by complying with its international obligations.
The
Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000 (the "Byrd Amendment")
mandates the distribution of anti-dumping and countervailing duties to the US
companies that brought or supported the complaints. It creates an undue incentive
for US industries to seek the imposition of duties on imported goods, improving
their competitive position and assisting them in the form of cash payments. The
WTO ruled that this constituted a double penalty on non-US competitors; it ruled
the Byrd Amendment illegal in January 2003.
A total of US $231 million was distributed in 2001 and around US $330 million
in 2002. Information published indicates that distribution for 2003 would amount
to about US $240 million.
If the US does not bring its legislation into conformity with its international
obligations the EU would impose retaliatory measures early in 2005.
Annex: list of products
The products covered by the list are determined by the product description
of the European Communities' tariff and statistical nomenclature corresponding
to the eight-digit product codes (Ann
ex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical
nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff as last amended by Commission
Regulation (EC) No 1810/2004, Official Journal L 327, 30.10.2004, page 1).
The descriptions hereunder are given for information purposes only.
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CN codes |
Description of products |
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07104000 |
Sweetcorn, uncooked or cooked by steaming or by
boiling in water, frozen |
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48030031 |
Creped paper for household or sanitary purposes
and webs of cellulose fibres 'tissues', in rolls of a width > 36 cm or in square
or rectangular sheets with one side > 36 cm and the other side > 15 cm in
the unfolded state, weighing <= 25 g/m¦ per ply |
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48182010 |
Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and
towels, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres
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48183000 |
Tablecloths and serviettes of paper pulp, paper,
cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres |
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48185000 |
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories,
of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres (excl. footware
and parts thereof, incl. insoles, heel pieces and similar removable products,
gaiters and similar products, headgear and parts thereof) |
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48201050 |
Diaries with calendars, of paper or paperboard
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48201090 |
Writing pads and the like, of paper or paperboard
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48203000 |
Binders (other than book covers), folders and file
covers, of paper or paperboard |
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48205000 |
Albums for samples or collections, of paper or
paperboard |
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48209000 |
Blotting pads and similar articles of stationery,
of paper and paperboard, and book covers of paper or paperboard (excl. registers,
account books, Note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum
pads, diaries, exercise books, binders, folders, file covers, manifold business
forms and interleaved carbon sets, and albums for samples or for collections)
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61013010 |
Men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks
and similar articles of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted |
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61013090 |
Men's or boys' anoraks, incl. ski-jackets, wind-cheaters,
wind-jackets and similar articles of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted (excl.
suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, bib and brace overalls and trousers)
|
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61023010 |
Women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes,
cloaks and similar articles of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted |
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61023090 |
Women's or girls' anoraks, incl. ski-jackets, wind-cheaters,
wind-jackets and similar articles, of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted (excl.
suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers,
bib and brace overalls) |
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61034300 |
Men's or boys' trousers, bib and brace overalls,
breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted, of synthetic
fibres. |
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61044300 |
Women's or girls' dresses of synthetic fibres,
knitted or crocheted (excl. petticoats) |
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61046300 |
Women's or girls' trousers, bib and brace overalls,
breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted, of synthetic
fibres. |
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61051000 |
Men's or boys' shirts of cotton, knitted or crocheted
(excl. nightshirts, T-shirts, singlets and other vests) |
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61052010 |
Men's or boys' shirts of synthetic fibres, knitted
or crocheted (excl. nightshirts, T-shirts, singlets and other vests) |
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61052090 |
Men's or boys' shirts of artificial fibres, knitted
or crocheted (excl. nightshirts, T-shirts, singlets and other vests) |
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61061000 |
Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses
of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excl. T-shirts and vests) |
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61101110 |
Jerseys and pullovers containing >= 50% by weight
of wool and weighing >= 600 g/article, knitted or crocheted |
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61101130 |
Men's or boys' jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats
and similar articles, of wool, knitted or crocheted (excl. jerseys and pullovers
containing >= 50% by weight of wool and weighing >= 600 g/article, amd wadded
waistcoats) |
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61101190 |
Women's or girls' jerseys, pullovers, cardigans,
waistcoats and similar articles, of wool, knitted or crocheted (excl. jerseys
and pullovers containing >= 50% by weight of wool and weighing >= 600 g/article,
and wadded waistcoats) |
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61101210 |
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and
similar articles, of hair of Kashmir 'cashmere' goats, knitted or crocheted, for
men or boys (excl. quilted articles) |
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61101290 |
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and
similar articles, of hair of Kashmir 'cashmere' goats, knitted or crocheted, for
women or girls (excl. quilted articles) |
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61101910 |
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and
similar articles, of fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted, for men or boys (excl.
from hair of Kashmir 'cashmere' goats and quilted articles) |
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61101990 |
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and
similar articles, of fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted, for women or girls
(excl. from hair of Kashmir 'cashmere' goats and quilted articles) |
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61102010 |
Lightweight fine knit roll, polo or turtle neck
jumpers and pullovers of cotton, knitted or crocheted |
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61102091 |
Men's or boys' jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats
and similar articles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excl. lightweight fine
knit roll, polo or turtle neck jumpers and pullovers and wadded waistcoats)
|
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61102099 |
Women's or girls' jerseys, pullovers, cardigans,
waistcoats and similar articles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excl. lightweight
fine knit roll, polo or turtle neck jumpers and pullovers and wadded waistcoats)
|
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61103010 |
Lightweight fine knit roll, polo or turtle neck
jumpers and pullovers of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted |
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61103091 |
Men's or boys' jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats
and similar articles, of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted (excl. lightweight
fine knit roll, polo or turtle neck jumpers and pullovers and wadded waistcoats)
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61103099 |
Women's or girls' jerseys, pullovers, cardigans,
waistcoats and similar articles, of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted (excl.
lightweight fine knit roll, polo or turtle neck jumpers and pullovers and wadded
waistcoats) |
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61109010 |
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and
similar articles, of flax or ramie, knitted or crocheted (excl. wadded waistcoats)
|
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61109090 |
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and
similar articles, of textile materials, knitted or crocheted (excl. of man-made
fibres, wool, fine animal hair, cotton, flax or ramie, and wadded waistcoats)
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62011210 |
Men's or boys' overcoats, raincoats, car-coats,
capes, cloaks and similar articles, of cotton, of a weight per garment of <=
1 kg (excl. knitted or crocheted) |
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62011290 |
Men's or boys' overcoats, raincoats, car-coats,
capes, cloaks and similar articles, of cotton, of a weight per garment of >
1 kg (excl. knitted or crocheted) |
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62011310 |
Men's or boys' overcoats, raincoats, car-coats,
capes, cloaks and similar articles, of man-made fibres, of a weight per garment
of <= 1 kg (excl. knitted or crocheted) |
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62011390 |
Men's or boys' overcoats, raincoats, car-coats,
capes, cloaks and similar articles, of man-made fibres, of a weight per garment
of > 1 kg (excl. knitted or crocheted) |
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62019200 |
Men's or boys' anoraks, incl. ski-jackets, wind-cheaters,
wind-jackets and similar articles, of cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted, suits,
ensembles, jackets, blazers and trousers) |
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62019300 |
Men's or boys' anoraks, incl. ski-jackets, wind-cheaters,
wind-jackets and similar articles, of man-made fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted,
suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers and trousers) |
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62021100 |
Women's or girls' overcoats, raincoats, car-coats,
capes, cloaks and similar articles, of wool or fine animal hair (excl. knitted
or crocheted) |
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62029300 |
Women's or girls' anoraks, incl. ski-jackets, wind-cheaters,
wind-jackets and similar articles, of man-made fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted,
suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers and trousers) |
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62034231 |
Men's or boys' trousers and breeches of cotton
denim (excl. knitted or crocheted, industrial and occupational, bib and brace
overalls and underpants) |
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62034311 |
Men's or boys' trousers and breeches of synthetic
fibres, industrial and occupational (excl. knitted or crocheted and bib and brace
overalls) |
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62034319 |
Men's or boys' trousers and breeches of synthetic
fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted, industrial and occupational, bib and brace
overalls and underpants) |
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62034390 |
Men's or boys' shorts of synthetic fibres (excl.
knitted or crocheted, underpants and swimwear) |
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62044200 |
Women's or girls' dresses of cotton (excl. knitted
or crocheted and petticoats) |
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62044300 |
Women's or girls' dresses of synthetic fibres (excl.
knitted or crocheted and petticoats) |
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62044400 |
Women's or girls' dresses of artificial fibres
(excl. knitted or crocheted and petticoats) |
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62044910 |
Women's or girls' dresses of silk or waste silk
(excl. knitted or crocheted and petticoats) |
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62046231 |
Women's or girls' cotton denim trousers and breeches
(excl. industrial and occupational, bib and brace overalls and panties)
|
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62046311 |
Women's or girls' trousers and breeches, of synthetic
fibres, industrial and occupational (excl. knitted or crocheted and bib and brace
overalls) |
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62046318 |
Women's or girls' trousers and breeches, of synthetic
fibres (not of cut corduroy, of denim or knitted or crocheted and excl. industrial
and occupational clothing, bib and brace overalls, briefs and track suit bottoms)
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62046390 |
Women's or girls' shorts of synthetic fibres (excl.
knitted or crocheted, panties and swimwear) |
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62046918 |
Women's or girls' trousers and breeches, of artificial
fibres (not of cut corduroy, of denim or knitted or crocheted and excl. industrial
and occupational clothing, bib and brace overalls, briefs and track suit bottoms)
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62046990 |
Women's or girls' trousers, bib and brace overalls,
breeches and shorts of textile materials (excl. of wool, fine animal hair, cotton
or artificial fibres, knitted or crocheted, panties and swimwear) |
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62052000 |
Men's or boys' shirts of cotton (excl. knitted
or crocheted, nightshirts, singlets and other vests) |
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62053000 |
Men's or boys' shirts of man-made fibres (excl.
knitted or crocheted, nightshirts, singlets and other vests) |
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62063000 |
Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses
of cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted and vests) |
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62064000 |
Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses
of man-made fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted and vests) |
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63013010 |
Blankets and travelling rugs of cotton, knitted
or crocheted (excl. electric, table covers, bedspreads and articles of bedding
and similar furnishing of heading 9404) |
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63013090 |
Blankets and travelling rugs of cotton (excl.
knitted or crocheted, electric, table covers, bedspreads and articles of bedding
and similar furnishing of heading 9404) |
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63014010 |
Blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres,
knitted or crocheted (excl. electric, table covers, bedspreads and articles of
bedding and similar furnishing of heading 9404) |
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63014090 |
Blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres
(excl. knitted or crocheted, electric, table covers, bedspreads and articles of
bedding and similar furnishing of heading 9404) |
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64021900 |
Sports footwear with outer soles and uppers of
rubber or plastics (excl. waterproof footwear of heading 6401, ski-boots, cross-country
ski footwear, snowboard boots and skating boots with ice or roller skates attached)
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64031900 |
Sports footwear, with outer soles of rubber, plastics,
leather or composition leather and uppers of leather (excl. ski-boots, cross-country
ski footwear, snowboard boots and skating boots with ice or roller skates attached)
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64041100 |
sports footwear, incl. tennis shoes, basketball
shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics
and uppers of textile materials |
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84672199 |
Drills of all kinds for working in the hand, with
self-contained electric motor operating with an external source of power (excl.
electropneumatic drills) |
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87051000 |
Crane lorries (excl. breakdown lorries)
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90031930 |
Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or
the like, of base metal |
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90091100 |
Electrostatic photocopying apparatus, operating
by reproducing the original image directly onto the copy [direct process]
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90091200 |
Electrostatic photocopying apparatus, operating
by reproducing the original image via an intermediate onto the copy [indirect
process] |
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94037090 |
Furniture of plastic (excl. for civil aircraft,
medical, dental, surgical or veterinary, and seats) |
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94060011 |
Mobile homes |
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94060038 |
Buildings, prefabricated, whether or not complete
or already assembled, made entirely or mainly of iron or steel (excl. Mobile homes
and greenhouses) |
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96081010 |
Ball-point pens with liquid ink |
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