DISPUTE SETTLEMENT

DS: Mexico — Customs Valuation of Imports

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Consultations

Complaint by the European Communities.

On 27 August 1996, the EC requested consultations with Mexico concerning the Mexican Customs Law. The EC claimed that Mexico applies CIF value as the basis of customs valuation of imports originating in non-NAFTA countries, while it applies FOB value for imports originating in NAFTA countries. Violation of GATT Article XXIV:5(b) is alleged.

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