WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism(2)/刘成伟(65)
One of the general issues raised by the particular case of Japan-Film (DS44) is that, may the benefits legitimately expected by a Member derive from successive rounds of tariff negotiations? In this respect, the Panel rules as follows: 16
“Two provisions of GATT 1994 (sub-paragraphs (b)(i) and (d) of paragraph 1) appear to us to be relevant to the resolution of this matter. The text of GATT 1994 provides in relevant part: […]
As referenced in the quoted text -- also known as the GATT 1994 incorporation clause -- GATT 1994 incorporates both ‘protocols and certifications relating to tariff concessions’ under paragraph 1(b)(i) and ‘the Marrakesh Protocol to GATT 1994’ under paragraph 1(d). The ordinary meaning of the text of paragraphs 1(b)(i) and 1(d) of GATT 1994, read together, clearly suggests that all protocols relating to tariff concessions, both those predating the Uruguay Round and the Marrakesh Protocol to GATT 1994, are incorporated into GATT 1994 and continue to have legal existence under the WTO Agreement.