12-2-3044 Importer Questionnaire

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U.S. IMPORTERS’ QUESTIONNAIRE
SILICOMANGANESE FROM BRAZIL, CHINA, AND UKRAINE

This questionnaire must be received by the Commission by no later than July 2, 2012
See page 4 of the Instruction Booklet for filing instructions.
The information called for in this questionnaire is for use by the United States International Trade Commission in
connection with its review of the antidumping duty orders concerning silicomanganese from Brazil, China, and Ukraine
(Inv. Nos. 731-TA-671-673 (Third Review)). The information requested in the questionnaire is requested under the
authority of the Tariff Act of 1930, title VII. This report is mandatory and failure to reply as directed can result in a
subpoena or other order to compel the submission of records or information in your possession (19 U.S.C. §
1333(a)).

Name of firm
Address
State

City

Zip Code

World Wide Web address
Has your firm imported silicomanganese (as defined in the instruction booklet) from any country at any time since
January 1, 2006?

NO
YES

(Sign the certification below and promptly return only this page of the questionnaire to the Commission)
(Read the instruction booklet carefully, complete all parts of the questionnaire, and return the entire
questionnaire to the Commission so as to be received by the date indicated above)

CERTIFICATION
I certify that the information herein supplied in response to this questionnaire is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge
and belief and understand that the information submitted is subject to audit and verification by the Commission.
By means of this certification I also grant consent for the Commission, and its employees and contract personnel, to use the
information provided in this questionnaire and throughout this proceeding in any other import-injury investigations or reviews
conducted by the Commission on the same or similar merchandise.
I acknowledge that information submitted in this questionnaire response and throughout this proceeding may be used by the
Commission, its employees, and contract personnel who are acting in the capacity of Commission employees, for developing or
maintaining the records of this proceeding or related proceedings for which this information is submitted, or in internal audits and
investigations relating to the programs and operations of the Commission pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Appendix 3. I understand that all
contract personnel will sign non-disclosure agreements.

Name of Authorized Official

Title of Authorized Official

Date

Phone:
Signature

E-mail address
Fax:

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PART I.—GENERAL INFORMATION
The questions in this questionnaire have been reviewed with market participants to ensure that issues of
concern are adequately addressed and that data requests are sufficient, meaningful, and as limited as
possible. Public reporting burden for this questionnaire is estimated to average 40 hours per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering the data needed,
and completing and reviewing the questionnaire. Send comments regarding the accuracy of this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the
burden, to the Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20436.
I-1a.

OMB statistics.--Please report below the actual number of hours required and the cost to your
firm of preparing the reply to this questionnaire and completing the form.
hours

dollars

I-1b.

OMB feedback.--We are interested in any comments you may have for improving this
questionnaire in general or the clarity of specific questions. Please attach such comments to your
response or send them to the above address.

I-2.

Establishments covered.--Provide the name and address of establishment(s) covered by this
questionnaire (see page 3 of the instruction booklet for reporting guidelines). If your firm is
publicly traded, please specify the stock exchange and trading symbol.

I-3.

Ownership.--Is your firm owned, in whole or in part, by any other firm?
No

Yes--List the following information.

Firm name

Address

Extent of
ownership

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PART I.--GENERAL INFORMATION--Continued
I-4.

I-5.

Related SUBJECT importers/exporters.--Does your firm have any related firms, either
domestic or foreign, that are engaged in importing silicomanganese from Brazil, China, and
Ukraine into the United States or that are engaged in exporting silicomanganese from Brazil,
China, and Ukraine to the United States?
No

Yes--List the following information.

Firm name

Address

Related NONSUBJECT importers/exporters.--Does your firm have any related firms, either
domestic or foreign, that are engaged in importing silicomanganese from countries other than
Brazil, China, and Ukraine into the United States or that are engaged in exporting
silicomanganese from countries other than Brazil, China, and Ukraine to the United States?
No

Yes--List the following information.

Firm name and country

I-6.

I-7.

Affiliation

Address

Affiliation

Related producers.--Does your firm have any related firms, either domestic or foreign, that are
engaged in the production of silicomanganese?
No

Yes--List the following information.

Firm name

Address

Affiliation

Nature of import operations.--Please indicate the nature of your firm’s importing operations on
silicomanganese. More than one answer may be applicable.
Importer of record

Takes title to the imported product(s)

Consignee of the imported product(s)

Customs broker or freight forwarder

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PART I.--GENERAL INFORMATION--Continued
I-8.

Consignees.--If your firm is an importer of record of silicomanganese but is not the consignee,
please list the consignees below (firm name, address, telephone number, and individual to
contact).

Firm name

I-9.

I-10.

FTZs or bonded warehouse.--Please indicate whether your firm enters silicomanganese into, or
withdraws such merchandise from, foreign trade zones or bonded warehouses.
Foreign trade zones

No

Yes

Bonded warehouses

No

Yes

TIB.--Please indicate whether your firm imports silicomanganese under the TIB (temporary
importation under bond) program.
No

I-11.

Yes

Business plan.--In Parts II and III of this questionnaire we request a copy of your company’s
business plan. Does your company or any related firm have a business plan or any internal
documents that describe, discuss, or analyze expected market conditions for silicomanganese?
No

I-12.

Contact person and phone
number

Address

Yes–Please provide the requested documents. If you are not providing the
requested documents, please explain why not.

Other investigations.--To your knowledge, have the products subject to this proceeding been the
subject of any other import relief investigations in the United States or in any other countries?
No

Yes–Please specify.

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION
Further information on this part of the questionnaire can be obtained from Russell Duncan (202-7084727, russell.duncan@usitc.gov). Supply all data requested on a calendar-year basis.
II-1.

Contact information.-- Please identify the responsible individual and the manner by which
Commission staff may contact that individual regarding the confidential information submitted in
part II.
Name:
Title:
Email:
Telephone:
Fax:

II-2.

Changes in operations.--Please indicate whether your firm has experienced any of the following
changes in relation to the importation of silicomanganese since January 1, 2006.
(check as many as appropriate)
office/warehouse openings ...........

office/warehouse closings ............

relocations ....................................

expansions ....................................

acquisitions...................................

consolidations...............................

prolonged shutdowns or
production curtailments................
revised labor agreements ..............

other (e.g., technology) ................

(please describe)

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued

II-3.

Anticipated changes in operations.--Does your firm anticipate any changes in the character of
your operations or organization (as noted above) relating to the importation of silicomanganese in
the future?
No

Yes–Supply details as to the time, nature, and significance of such changes
and provide underlying assumptions, along with relevant portions of
business plans or other supporting documentation that address this
issue.

For question II-4, if your response differs for particular orders, please indicate and explain the
particular effect of revocation of specific orders.
II-4.

Anticipated changes in operations in the event the order is revoked.--Would your firm
anticipate any changes in the character of your operations or organization (as noted above)
relating to the importation of silicomanganese in the future if the antidumping duty orders on
silicomanganese from Brazil, China, and Ukraine were to be revoked?
No

II-5.

Arranged imports.--Has your firm imported or arranged for the importation of silicomanganese
from Brazil, China, and Ukraine for delivery after March 31, 2012?
No

II-6.

Yes–Supply details as to the time, nature, and significance of such changes
and provide underlying assumptions, along with relevant portions of
business plans or other supporting documentation that address this
issue.

Yes--Indicate when such orders are to be delivered and the quantities
involved.

Reasons for importing if producer.--If your firm also produces silicomanganese in the United
States, please indicate your reasons for importing this product. If your reasons differ by source,
please elaborate.

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-7a.

Imports from Brazil.--Does your firm import silicomanganese from Brazil?
No.

Yes-- Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories
of silicomanganese imported from Brazil by your firm during the
specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)

Brazil
Quantity (in short tons), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item

2006

2007

2008

2009

January-March
2010

2011

2011

2012

Beginning-of-period inventories
(quantity) (A)
Imports:
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Internal consumption/
company transfers:
Quantity (F)
Value1 (G)
Export shipments:2
Quantity (H)
Value (I)
End-of-period inventories
(quantity) (J)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors
(quantity) (K)
U.S. shipments to end users
(quantity) (L)
1

Are values of sales to related parties (internal consumption or transfer reported in line G) reported at fair market value
pursuant to Commission instruction?
Yes
No In the event that you use a different basis for valuing these
transactions, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.) and provide the specific formula or methodology for arriving at
the value data reported in that line.

2

Identify your principal export markets:

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-7b.

Imports from China.--Does your firm import silicomanganese from China?
No.

Yes-- Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories
of silicomanganese imported from China by your firm during the
specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)

China
Quantity (in short tons), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item

2006

2007

2008

2009

January-March
2010

2011

2011

2012

Beginning-of-period inventories
(quantity) (A)
Imports:
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Internal consumption/
company transfers:
Quantity (F)
Value1 (G)
Export shipments:2
Quantity (H)
Value (I)
End-of-period inventories
(quantity) (J)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors
(quantity) (K)
U.S. shipments to end users
(quantity) (L)
1

Are values of sales to related parties (internal consumption or transfer reported in line G) reported at fair market value
pursuant to Commission instruction?
Yes
No In the event that you use a different basis for valuing these
transactions, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.) and provide the specific formula or methodology for arriving at
the value data reported in that line.

2

Identify your principal export markets:

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-7c.

Imports from Ukraine.--Does your firm import silicomanganese from Ukraine?
No.

Yes-- Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories
of silicomanganese imported from Ukraine by your firm during the
specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)

Ukraine
Quantity (in short tons), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item

2006

2007

2008

2009

January-March
2010

2011

2011

2012

Beginning-of-period inventories
(quantity) (A)
Imports:
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Internal consumption/
company transfers:
Quantity (F)
Value1 (G)
Export shipments:2
Quantity (H)
Value (I)
End-of-period inventories
(quantity) (J)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors
(quantity) (K)
U.S. shipments to end users
(quantity) (L)
1

Are values of sales to related parties (internal consumption or transfer reported in line G) reported at fair market value
pursuant to Commission instruction?
Yes
No In the event that you use a different basis for valuing these
transactions, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.) and provide the specific formula or methodology for arriving at
the value data reported in that line.

2

Identify your principal export markets:

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-7d.

Imports from nonsubject sources.--Does your firm import silicomanganese from sources other
than Brazil, China, or Ukraine (i.e., nonsubject)?
No.

Yes-- Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories
of silicomanganese imported from sources other than Brazil, China,
or Ukraine (i.e., nonsubject) by your firm during the specified
periods. (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)

All other sources
Quantity (in short tons), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item

2006

2007

2008

2009

January-March
2010

2011

2011

2012

Beginning-of-period inventories
(quantity) (A)
Imports:
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Internal consumption/
company transfers:
Quantity (F)
Value1 (G)
Export shipments:2
Quantity (H)
Value (I)
End-of-period inventories
(quantity) (J)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors
(quantity) (K)
U.S. shipments to end users
(quantity) (L)
1

Are values of sales to related parties (internal consumption or transfer reported in line G) reported at fair market value
Yes
No In the event that you use a different basis for valuing these
pursuant to Commission instruction?
transactions, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.) and provide the specific formula or methodology for arriving at
the value data reported in that line.

2

Identify your principal export markets:

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-8.

Reconciliation of import data.-(a)

Please note that the quantities reported in question II-7 should reconcile as follows in
each period (i.e., in each column):
Reconciliation
A+B–D–F–H=J
D+F=K+L

(b)

Do these data reconcile?
explain:
Do these data reconcile?
explain:

Yes

No--(Please
)

Yes

No--( Please
)

Please note that the quantities reported for end-of-period inventories should equal the
beginning-of-period inventories reported in the subsequent calendar year (i.e., line J of
year 2006 should equal line A of year 2007). Do these data reconcile for each adjacent
calendar year?
Yes.

No--Please explain.

For questions II-9 and II-10, if your response differs for particular orders, please indicate and
explain the particular effect of imposition and/or revocation of specific orders.
II-9.

Effect of order.--Describe the significance of the existing antidumping duty orders covering
imports of silicomanganese from Brazil, China, and Ukraine in terms of its effect on your firm’s
imports, U.S. shipments of imports, and inventories. You may wish to compare your firm’s
operations before and after the imposition of the order.

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-10.

Likely effect of revocation of order.--Would your firm anticipate any changes in its imports,
U.S. shipments of imports, or inventories of silicomanganese in the future if the antidumping
duty order on silicomanganese from Brazil, China, and Ukraine were to be revoked?
No

Yes–Supply details as to the time, nature, and significance of such changes
and provide underlying assumptions, along with relevant portions of
business plans or other supporting documentation for any trends or
projections you may provide.

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PART III.--PRICING AND MARKET FACTORS
Further information on this part of the questionnaire can be obtained from Amelia Preece (202-205-3250,
amelia.preece@usitc.gov).
Contact information.-- Please identify the responsible individual and the manner by which Commission
staff may contact that individual regarding the confidential information submitted in part III.
Name:
Title:
Email:
Telephone:
Fax:
PRICE DATA
III-1.

This question requests quarterly price and quantity data, f.o.b. your U.S. point of shipment, for
your commercial shipments to unrelated U.S. customers since 2006 of the following products you
imported from Brazil, China, and/or the Ukraine:
Product 1.—ASTM grade B bulk silicomanganese sold to steel producers under quarterly
requirement contracts
Product 2.-- ASTM grade B bulk silicomanganese sold as spot sales

Please note that total dollar values should be f.o.b., U.S. point of shipment and should not include
U.S.-inland transportation costs. Total dollar values should reflect the final net amount paid to you
(i.e., should be net of all deductions for discounts or rebates). See instruction booklet.

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PART III.--PRICING AND MARKET FACTORS--Continued
III-1a. Price data (Brazil).--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported from
Brazil and sold by your firm.

Brazil
(Quantity in short tons, value in dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Quantity
Value
Quantity

Period of shipment
Value
2006:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2007:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2008:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2009:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2010:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2011:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2012:
January-March
1
Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of
returned goods), f.o.b. your U.S. point of shipment.
2
Pricing product definitions are provided on the first page of Part III.
Note.--If your product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is competitive with the specified product,
provide a description of your product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your reported pricing data.
Product 1:
Product 2:

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PART III.--PRICING AND MARKET FACTORS--Continued
III-1b. Price data (China).--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported from
China and sold by your firm.

China
(Quantity in short tons, value in dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Quantity
Value
Quantity

Period of shipment
Value
2006:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2007:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2008:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2009:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2010:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2011:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2012:
January-March
1
Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of
returned goods), f.o.b. your U.S. point of shipment.
2
Pricing product definitions are provided on the first page of Part III.
Note.--If your product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is competitive with the specified product,
provide a description of your product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your reported pricing data.
Product 1:
Product 2:

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PART III.--PRICING AND MARKET FACTORS--Continued
III-1c. Price data (Ukraine).--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported
from the Ukraine and sold by your firm.

Ukraine
(Quantity in short tons, value in dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Quantity
Value
Quantity

Period of shipment
Value
2006:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2007:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2008:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2009:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2010:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2011:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2012:
January-March
1
Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of
returned goods), f.o.b. your U.S. point of shipment.
2
Pricing product definitions are provided on the first page of Part III.
Note.--If your product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is competitive with the specified product,
provide a description of your product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your reported pricing data.
Product 1:
Product 2:

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PART III.--PRICING AND MARKET FACTORS--Continued
III-2.

Price setting.-- How does your firm determine the prices that it charges for sales of
silicomanganese (check all that apply)? If your firm issues price lists, please submit sample
pages of a recent list.
Transaction
by
transaction

III-3.

If other, describe

Annual
total
volume
discounts

No
discount
policy

Other

Describe

Pricing terms for silicomanganese.-(a)

What are your firm’s typical sales terms for its imported silicomanganese?
Net 30 days

(b)

Net 60 days

2/10 net 30 days

Other (specify)

On what basis are your prices of imported silicomanganese usually quoted? (check one)
Delivered

III-5.

Other

Discount policy.-- Please indicate and describe your firm’s discount policies (check all that
apply).

Quantity
discounts

III-4.

Contracts

Set
price
lists

F.o.b.

If f.o.b., specify point

Contract versus spot.--Approximately what share of your firm’s sales of its imported
silicomanganese from Brazil, China, and/or Ukraine in 2011 was on a (1) long-term contract
basis, (2) short-term contract basis, and (3) spot sales basis?
Share of
2011 sales

Type of sale
Long-term contracts (multiple deliveries for more
than 12 months)

%

Short-term contracts (multiple deliveries up to and
including 12 months)

%

Spot sales (for a single delivery)

%

Total

100

%

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PART III.--PRICING AND MARKET FACTORS--Continued
III-6.

Contract provisions.— Please fill out the table with respect to provisions of your typical sales
contracts for silicomanganese from Brazil, China, and/or Ukraine (or check “not applicable” if
your firm does not sell on a long term and/or short term contract basis).

Typical sales contract
provisions

Item

Average contract duration

Number of days

Price renegotiation (during the
contract period)

Yes

Short term contracts

Long term contracts

(multiple deliveries up to
and including 12 months)

(multiple deliveries for more
than 12 months)

No
Quantity

Fixed quantity and/or price

Price
Both

Meet or release provision

Yes
No

Not applicable

III-7.

Lead times.--What is the average lead time between a customer’s order and the date of delivery
for your firm’s sales of silicomanganese imported from Brazil, China, and/or Ukraine?

Source

Share of
2011 sales

From your U.S. inventory

%

From foreign manufacturers’ inventory

%

Produced to order

%

Total

100 %

Lead time
(days)

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PART III.--PRICING AND MARKET FACTORS--Continued
III-8.

Shipping information.-(a)

What is the approximate percentage of the total delivered cost of silicomanganese
imported from Brazil, China, and/or the Ukraine that is accounted for by U.S. inland
transportation costs?
%

(b)

Who generally arranges the transportation to your customers’ locations? (check one)
your firm
purchaser (check one)

(c)

When you sell silicomanganese imported from Brazil, China, and/or the Ukraine, from
where is it shipped?
point of importation
storage facility (check one)

(d)

Indicate the approximate percentage of your sales of silicomanganese imported from
Brazil, China, and/or the Ukraine that are delivered the following distances from your
U.S. point of shipment.
Distance from your U.S. point of shipment
Within 100 miles

%

101 to 1,000 miles

%

Over 1,000 miles

%
Total

III-9.

Share

100

%

Geographical shipments.-- What is the geographic market area in the United States served by
your firm’s shipments of silicomanganese imported from any source? (check all that apply)
Geographic area
Northeast.–CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, and VT.
Midwest.–IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, and WI.
Southeast.–AL, DE, DC, FL, GA, KY, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, and WV.
Central Southwest.–AR, LA, OK, and TX.
Mountains.–AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, and WY.
Pacific Coast.–CA, OR, and WA.
Other.–All other markets in the United States not previously listed, including AK, HI,
PR, and VI, among others.

√ if applicable

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PART III.--PRICING AND MARKET FACTORS--Continued
III-10. End uses.--List the end uses of the silicomanganese that you import from Brazil, China, and/or
the Ukraine. For each end-use product, what percentage of the total cost is accounted for by
silicomanganese and other inputs?
Share of total cost of end use product
accounted for by

End use product

Silicomanganese
(percent)

Other inputs (percent)

Total

Steel (integrated mill)

%

%

100%

Steel (electric arc
furnace)

%

%

100%

%

%

100%

III-11. Changes in end uses.-- Have there been any changes in the end uses of silicomanganese since
2006? Do you anticipate any future changes?
Changes in end
uses

No

Yes

Explain

Changes since
2006
Anticipated
changes

III-12. Substitutes.-- Can other products be substituted for silicomanganese?
No

Substitute
1.
2.
3.

Yes--Please fill out the table.

End use in which this
substitute is used

Have changes in the prices of this substitute
affected the price for silicomanganese?
No Yes

Explanation

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III-13. Changes in substitutes.-- Have there been any changes in the number or types of products that
can be substituted for silicomanganese since 2006? Do you anticipate any future changes?
Changes in
substitutes

No Yes

Explain

Changes since
2006
Anticipated
changes

III-14. Raw materials.--To what extent have changes in the prices of raw materials affected your firm’s
selling prices for silicomanganese since 2006? Also discuss any anticipated changes in your raw
material costs.

III-15. Changes in factors affecting supply.--Have any changes occurred in any other factors affecting
supply (e.g., changes in availability or prices of energy or labor; transportation conditions;
production capacity and/or methods of production; technology; export markets; or alternative
production opportunities) that affected the availability of U.S.-produced silicomanganese in the
U.S. market since 2006?
No

Yes--Please provide details.

III-16. Availability of “subject” import supply.-(a)

Do you anticipate any changes in terms of the availability of silicomanganese imported
from Brazil, China, and/or the Ukraine in the U.S. market?
Increase

(b)

No change

Decrease

If you anticipate changes in supply, please identify the changes, and why you anticipate
these changes in supply.

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III-17. Availability of “nonsubject” import supply.--Has the availability of NONSUBJECT
silicomanganese (i.e., silicomanganese imported from countries other than Brazil, China, and the
Ukraine) changed since 2006?
No

Yes--Please explain.

III-18. Export constraints.--Describe how easily your firm can shift its sales of silicomanganese
between the U.S. market and alternative country markets. In your discussion, please describe any
contracts, other sales arrangements, or other constraints that would prevent or retard your firm
from shifting silicomanganese between the U.S. and alternative country markets within a 12month period.

III-19. Product changes.-- Have there been any significant changes in the product range, product mix,
or marketing of silicomanganese since 2006? Do you anticipate any future changes?
Changes in
product range,
product mix, or
marketing
No Yes
Changes since
2006
Anticipated
changes

Explain

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III-20. Demand trends.-- Indicate how demand within the United States and outside of the United States
(if known) for silicomanganese has changed since January 1, 2006, and how you anticipate
demand will change in the future. Describe the principal factors that have affected, and that you
anticipate will affect, these changes in demand.

Market

No
Increase change Decrease Fluctuate

Factors

Demand since 2006
Within
the United
States
Outside
the United
States
Anticipated future demand
Within
the United
States
Outside
the United
States

III-21. Conditions of competition.-(a)

Is the silicomanganese market subject to business cycles or conditions of competition
(including seasonal business) distinctive to silicomanganese?
No (skip to question III-22).

(b)

Yes-- Please describe and then answer part (b).

If yes, have there been any changes in the business cycles or conditions of competition
for silicomanganese since January 1, 2006?
No

Yes-- Please describe.

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III-22. Price comparisons.--Please compare market prices of silicomanganese in U.S. and non-U.S.
markets. Provide information as to time periods and regions for any price comparisons.

III-23. Market studies.--Please provide as a separate attachment to this request any studies, surveys, etc.
that you are aware of that quantify and/or otherwise discuss silicomanganese supply (including
production capacity and capacity utilization) and demand in (1) the United States, (2) each of the
other major producing/consuming countries, including Brazil, China, and Ukraine, and (3) the
world as a whole. Of particular interest is such data from 2006 to the present and forecasts for the
future.
III-24. Interchangeability by country-pair.--Is silicomanganese produced in the United States and in
other countries interchangeable (i.e., can they physically be used in the same applications)?
Please indicate A, F, S, N, or 0 in the table below:
A = the products from a specified country-pair are always interchangeable
F = the products are frequently interchangeable
S = the products are sometimes interchangeable
N = the products are never interchangeable
0 = no familiarity with products from a specified country-pair
Country-pair

Brazil

China

Ukraine

Other countries

United States
Brazil
China
Ukraine

For any country-pair producing silicomanganese that is sometimes or never interchangeable,
please explain the factors that limit or preclude interchangeable use:

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PART III.--PRICING AND MARKET FACTORS--Continued
III-25. Differences other than price by country-pair.--Are differences other than price (i.e., quality,
availability, transportation network, product range, technical support, etc.) between
silicomanganese produced in the United States and in other countries a significant factor in your
firm’s sales of the products?
Please indicate A, F, S, N, or 0 in the table below:
A = such differences are always significant
F = such differences are frequently significant
S = such differences are sometimes significant
N = such differences are never significant
0 = no familiarity with products from a specified country-pair
Country-pair

Brazil

China

Ukraine

Other countries

United States
Brazil
China
Ukraine

For any country-pair for which factors other than price always or frequently are a significant
factor in your firm’s sales of silicomanganese, identify the country-pair and report the
advantages or disadvantages imparted by such factors: