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U.S. PRODUCERS’ QUESTIONNAIRE
DRAWN STAINLESS STEEL SINKS FROM CHINA
This questionnaire must be received by the Commission by no later than December 31, 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 countervailing and antidumping duty investigations concerning drawn stainless steel sinks from China
(Investigation Nos. 701-TA-489 and 731-TA-1201 (Final)). 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
City
State
Zip Code
World Wide Web address
Has your firm produced stainless steel sinks (as defined in the instruction booklet) at any time since January 1,
2009?
NO
(Sign the certification below and promptly return only this page of the questionnaire to the Commission)
YES
(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 proceedings 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
proceedings 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 50 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.
Petition support.--Do you support or oppose the petition?
Support
Oppose
Take no position
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PART I.--GENERAL INFORMATION--Continued
I-4.
Ownership.--Is your firm owned, in whole or in part, by any other firm?
No
Firm name
I-5.
Address
Extent of
ownership
Related importers/exporters.--Does your firm have any related firms, either domestic or
foreign, that are engaged in importing drawn stainless steel sinks from China into the United
States or that are engaged in exporting drawn stainless steel sinks from China to the United
States?
No
Firm name
I-6.
Yes--List the following information.
Yes--List the following information.
Address
Affiliation
Related producers.--Does your firm have any related firms, either domestic or foreign, that are
engaged in the production of drawn stainless steel sinks?
No
Firm name
Yes--List the following information.
Address
Affiliation
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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION
Further information on this part of the questionnaire can be obtained from Stefania Pozzi Porter (202-2053177, Stefania.PozziPorter@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 production of drawn stainless steel sinks since January 1, 2009.
(check as many as appropriate)
plant openings ..............................
plant 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.
Same equipment, machinery, and workers.--Has your firm since 2009 produced, or does your
firm anticipate producing in the future, other products on the same equipment and machinery
used in the production of drawn stainless steel sinks and/or using the same production and related
workers employed to produce drawn stainless steel sinks?
No
Yes--List the following information and report your firm’s combined
production capacity and production of these products and drawn
stainless steel sinks in the periods indicated.
Product
Basis for allocation of capacity and
employment data (indicate if different)
Period
(Quantity in units)
Calendar years
Item
2009
2010
January-September
2011
2011
2012
Overall production capacity
Production of:
Drawn stainless steel sinks
Other product 1
Other product 2
II-4.
Production constraints and product shifting.--Please describe the constraint(s) that set the limit(s)
on your production capacity and your ability to shift production capacity between products.
II-5.
Tolling.--Since January 1, 2009, has your firm been involved in a toll agreement (see definition
in the instruction booklet) regarding the production of drawn stainless steel sinks?
No
II-6.
.
Foreign trade zone.--Does your firm produce drawn stainless steel sinks in a foreign trade zone
(FTZ)?
No
II-7.
Yes--Name firm(s):
Yes--Identify FTZ(s):
.
Importer.--Since January 1, 2009, has your firm imported drawn stainless steel sinks?
No
Yes--COMPLETE AND RETURN A U.S. IMPORTERS’ QUESTIONNAIRE
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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-8a.
Trade data.--Report your firm’s production capacity, production, shipments, inventories, and
employment related to the production of ALL drawn stainless steel sinks in your U.S.
establishment(s) during the specified periods.
Quantity (in units) and value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
2009
2010
January-September
2011
2011
2012
Average production capacity1 (quantity)
Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity)
Production (quantity)
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity of commercial shipments
Value of commercial shipments
Internal consumption:
Quantity of internal consumption
Value2 of internal consumption
Transfers to related firms:
Quantity of transfers
Value2 of transfers
Export shipments:3
Quantity of export shipments
Value of export shipments
End-of-period inventories4 (quantity)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors (quantity)
U.S. shipments to end users (quantity)
Employment data:
Average number of PRWs (number)
Hours worked by PRWs (1,000 hours)
Wages paid to PRWs (value)
1
The production capacity (see definitions in instruction booklet) reported is based on operating
hours per week,
weeks per year.
Please describe the methodology used to calculate production capacity, and explain any changes in reported capacity (use additional pages
as necessary).
2
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. 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 value data using that basis for each of the periods
noted above:
3
Identify your principal export markets:
.
Reconciliation of data.--Please note that the quantities reported above should reconcile as follows: beginning-of-period inventories, plus
production, less total shipments, equals end-of-period inventories. Do the data reported reconcile?
4
Yes
No--Please explain:
.
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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-8b.
Trade data.--Report your firm’s production capacity, production, shipments, inventories, and
employment related to the production of top mount/drop-in drawn stainless steel sinks in your
U.S. establishment(s) during the specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)
Quantity (in units) and value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
2009
2010
January-September
2011
2011
2012
Average production capacity1 (quantity)
Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity)
Production (quantity)
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity of commercial shipments
Value of commercial shipments
Internal consumption:
Quantity of internal consumption
Value2 of internal consumption
Transfers to related firms:
Quantity of transfers
Value2 of transfers
Export shipments:3
Quantity of export shipments
Value of export shipments
End-of-period inventories4 (quantity)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors (quantity)
U.S. shipments to end users (quantity)
Employment data:
Average number of PRWs (number)
Hours worked by PRWs (1,000 hours)
Wages paid to PRWs (value)
Financial information:
Net sales:
Quantity
Value
Cost of goods sold (value)
Gross profit or (loss) (value)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(value)
Operating income or (loss) (value)
Capital expenditures (value)
1
The production capacity (see definitions in instruction booklet) reported is based on operating
hours per week,
weeks per year.
Please describe the methodology used to calculate production capacity, and explain any changes in reported capacity (use additional pages
as necessary).
2
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. 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 value data using that basis for each of the periods
noted above:
3
Identify your principal export markets:
.
Reconciliation of data.--Please note that the quantities reported above should reconcile as follows: beginning-of-period inventories, plus
production, less total shipments, equals end-of-period inventories. Do the data reported reconcile?
4
Yes
No--Please explain:
.
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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-8c.
Trade data.--Report your firm’s production capacity, production, shipments, inventories, and
employment related to the production of undermount drawn stainless steel sinks in your U.S.
establishment(s) during the specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)
Quantity (in units) and value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
2009
2010
January-September
2011
2011
2012
Average production capacity1 (quantity)
Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity)
Production (quantity)
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity of commercial shipments
Value of commercial shipments
Internal consumption:
Quantity of internal consumption
Value2 of internal consumption
Transfers to related firms:
Quantity of transfers
Value2 of transfers
Export shipments:3
Quantity of export shipments
Value of export shipments
End-of-period inventories4 (quantity)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors (quantity)
U.S. shipments to end users (quantity)
Employment data:
Average number of PRWs (number)
Hours worked by PRWs (1,000 hours)
Wages paid to PRWs (value)
Financial information:
Net sales:
Quantity
Value
Cost of goods sold (value)
Gross profit or (loss) (value)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(value)
Operating income or (loss) (value)
Capital expenditures (value)
1
The production capacity (see definitions in instruction booklet) reported is based on operating
hours per week,
weeks per year.
Please describe the methodology used to calculate production capacity, and explain any changes in reported capacity (use additional pages
as necessary).
2
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. 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 value data using that basis for each of the periods
noted above:
3
Identify your principal export markets:
.
Reconciliation of data.--Please note that the quantities reported above should reconcile as follows: beginning-of-period inventories, plus
production, less total shipments, equals end-of-period inventories. Do the data reported reconcile?
4
Yes
No--Please explain:
.
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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-8d.
Trade data.--Report your firm’s production capacity, production, shipments, inventories, and
employment related to the production of dual mount drawn stainless steel sinks in your U.S.
establishment(s) during the specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)
Quantity (in units) and value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
2009
2010
January-September
2011
2011
2012
Average production capacity1 (quantity)
Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity)
Production (quantity)
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity of commercial shipments
Value of commercial shipments
Internal consumption:
Quantity of internal consumption
Value2 of internal consumption
Transfers to related firms:
Quantity of transfers
Value2 of transfers
Export shipments:3
Quantity of export shipments
Value of export shipments
End-of-period inventories4 (quantity)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors (quantity)
U.S. shipments to end users (quantity)
Employment data:
Average number of PRWs (number)
Hours worked by PRWs (1,000 hours)
Wages paid to PRWs (value)
Financial information:
Net sales:
Quantity
Value
Cost of goods sold (value)
Gross profit or (loss) (value)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(value)
Operating income or (loss) (value)
Capital expenditures (value)
1
The production capacity (see definitions in instruction booklet) reported is based on operating
hours per week,
weeks per year.
Please describe the methodology used to calculate production capacity, and explain any changes in reported capacity (use additional pages
as necessary).
2
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. 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 value data using that basis for each of the periods
noted above:
3
Identify your principal export markets:
.
Reconciliation of data.--Please note that the quantities reported above should reconcile as follows: beginning-of-period inventories, plus
production, less total shipments, equals end-of-period inventories. Do the data reported reconcile?
4
Yes
No--Please explain:
.
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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-9.
Related firms.--If you reported transfers to related firms in question II-8, please indicate the
nature of the relationship between your firm and the related firms (e.g., joint venture, wholly
owned subsidiary), whether the transfers were priced at market value or by a non-market formula,
whether your firm retained marketing rights to all transfers, and whether the related firms also
processed inputs from sources other than your firm.
II-10a. Purchases.--Other than direct imports, has your firm otherwise purchased ALL drawn stainless
steel sinks since January 1, 2009? (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)
Yes--Report such purchases below for the specified periods.1
No
(Quantity in units, value in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
2009
2010
January-September
2011
2011
2012
2
PURCHASES FROM U.S. IMPORTERS
OF ALL DRAWN STAINLESS STEEL
SINKS FROM—
China:
Quantity
Value
All other countries:
Quantity
Value
PURCHASES FROM DOMESTIC
2
PRODUCERS:
Quantity
Value
2
PURCHASES FROM OTHER SOURCES:
Quantity
Value
1
2
Please indicate your reasons for purchasing this product. If your reasons differ by source, please elaborate.
Please list the name of the firm(s) from which you purchased this product. If your suppliers differ by source, please
identify the source for each listed supplier.
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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-10b. Purchases.--Other than direct imports, has your firm otherwise purchased top mount/drop-in
drawn stainless steel sinks since January 1, 2009? (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)
Yes--Report such purchases below for the specified periods.1
No
(Quantity in units, value in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
2009
2010
January-September
2011
2011
2012
2
PURCHASES FROM U.S. IMPORTERS
OF TOP MOUNT/DROP-IN DRAWN
STAINLESS STEEL SINKS FROM—
China:
Quantity
Value
All other countries:
Quantity
Value
PURCHASES FROM DOMESTIC
2
PRODUCERS:
Quantity
Value
2
PURCHASES FROM OTHER SOURCES:
Quantity
Value
1
2
Please indicate your reasons for purchasing this product. If your reasons differ by source, please elaborate.
Please list the name of the firm(s) from which you purchased this product. If your suppliers differ by source, please
identify the source for each listed supplier.
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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-10c. Purchases.--Other than direct imports, has your firm otherwise purchased undermount drawn
stainless steel sinks since January 1, 2009? (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)
Yes--Report such purchases below for the specified periods.1
No
(Quantity in units, value in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
2009
2010
January-September
2011
2011
2012
2
PURCHASES FROM U.S. IMPORTERS
OF UNDERMOUNT DRAWN STAINLESS
STEEL SINKS FROM—
China:
Quantity
Value
All other countries:
Quantity
Value
PURCHASES FROM DOMESTIC
2
PRODUCERS:
Quantity
Value
2
PURCHASES FROM OTHER SOURCES:
Quantity
Value
1
2
Please indicate your reasons for purchasing this product. If your reasons differ by source, please elaborate.
Please list the name of the firm(s) from which you purchased this product. If your suppliers differ by source, please
identify the source for each listed supplier.
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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-10d. Purchases.--Other than direct imports, has your firm otherwise purchased dual mount drawn
stainless steel sinks since January 1, 2009? (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)
Yes--Report such purchases below for the specified periods.1
No
(Quantity in units, value in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
2009
2010
January-September
2011
2011
2012
2
PURCHASES FROM U.S. IMPORTERS
OF DUAL MOUNT DRAWN STAINLESS
STEEL SINKS FROM—
China:
Quantity
Value
All other countries:
Quantity
Value
PURCHASES FROM DOMESTIC
2
PRODUCERS:
Quantity
Value
2
PURCHASES FROM OTHER SOURCES:
Quantity
Value
1
2
Please indicate your reasons for purchasing this product. If your reasons differ by source, please elaborate.
Please list the name of the firm(s) from which you purchased this product. If your suppliers differ by source, please
identify the source for each listed supplier.
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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-11.
COMPARABILITY OF TOP MOUNT/DROP-IN, UNDERMOUNT, AND
DUAL MOUNT DRAWN STAINLESS STEEL SINKS.–Since January 1, 2009, has your firm
produced drawn stainless steel sinks?
No
Yes
top mount/drop-in ;
undermount;
dual mount.
--If yes, please describe the differences and similarities between top mount/drop-in, undermount,
and dual mount and all other types of drawn stainless steel sinks with respect to the following
factors: (a) characteristics and uses--describe the differences and similarities in the physical
characteristics and end uses; (b) interchangeability--discuss the interchangeability in end use of the
three products; (c) manufacturing processes--describe the two processes and include a discussion of the
interchangeability of production inputs, machinery and equipment, and skilled labor; (d) channels of
distribution--describe the specific end use/customer requirements and channels of distribution/market
situation in which the products are sold; (e) customer and producer perceptions--describe any
perceived differences in the two products (e.g., sales/marketing practices); and (f) price--provide a
discussion and specific examples of prices for the two products.
(a) Characteristics and uses:
(b) Interchangeability:
(c) Manufacturing processes:
(d) Channels of distribution:
(e) Customer and producer perceptions:
(f) Price:
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PART III.--FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Address questions on this part of the questionnaire to David Boyland (202-708-4725,
David.Boyland@usitc.gov).
III-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 III.
Name
Title
Email
Telephone
Fax
III-2.
Accounting system.--Briefly describe your financial accounting system.
A.
When does your fiscal year end (month and day)?
If your fiscal year changed during the period examined, explain below:
B.1.
Describe the lowest level of operations (e.g., plant, division, company-wide) for
which financial statements are prepared that include drawn stainless steel sinks:
2.
3.
4.
Does your firm prepare profit/loss statements for the drawn stainless steel sinks:
Yes
No
How often did your firm (or parent company) prepare financial statements
(including annual reports, 10Ks)? Please check relevant items below.
Audited,
unaudited,
annual reports,
10Ks,
10 Qs,
Monthly,
quarterly,
semi-annually,
annually
Accounting basis:
GAAP,
cash,
tax, or
other comprehensive
basis of accounting (specify)
Note: The Commission may request that your company submit copies of its financial statements,
including internal profit-and-loss statements for the division or product group that includes drawn
stainless steel sinks, as well as those statements and worksheets used to compile data for your
firm’s questionnaire response.
III-3.
Cost accounting system.--Briefly describe your cost accounting system (e.g., standard cost, job
order cost, etc.).
______
III-4.
Allocation basis.--Briefly describe your allocation basis, if any, for COGS, SG&A, and interest
expense and other income and expenses.
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PART III.--FINANCIAL INFORMATION--Continued
III-5.
Other products.--Please list the products you produced in the facilities in which you produced
drawn stainless steel sinks, and provide the share of net sales accounted for by these other
products in your most recent fiscal year:
Products
Share of sales
Drawn stainless steel sinks (all types)
%
%
%
%
%
Total
III-6.
100 %
Does your firm purchase inputs (raw materials, labor, energy, or any other services) used in the
production of drawn stainless steel sinks from any related firms?
Yes--Continue to question III-7 below.
III-7.
Inputs from related firms.--In the space provided below, identify the inputs used in the
production of drawn stainless steel sinks that your firm purchases from related parties.
Input
III-8.
No--Continue to question III-9 below.
Related party
Inputs from related firms at cost.--All intercompany profit on inputs purchased from related
parties should be eliminated from the costs reported to the Commission in question III-10 (i.e.,
costs reported in question III-10 should only reflect the related party’s cost and not include an
associated profit component). Reasonable methods for determining and eliminating the
associated profit on inputs purchased from related parties are acceptable.
Has your firm complied with the Commission’s instructions regarding costs associated with
inputs purchased from related parties?
Yes
No--Please contact David Boyland (202-708-4725, David.Boyland@usitc.gov).
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PART III.--FINANCIAL INFORMATION--Continued
III-9.
Nonrecurring items (charges and gains) included in reported drawn stainless steel sinks (all
types) financial results.--For each annual period and specified interim period for which financial
results are reported in question III-10, please specify all material (significant) nonrecurring items
(charges and gains) in the schedule below, the specific table III-10 line item where the
nonrecurring items are included, a brief description of the relevant nonrecurring items, and the
associated values (in $1,000), as reflected in table III-10; i.e., if an aggregate nonrecurring item
has been allocated to table III-10, only the allocated value amount included in table III-10 should
be reported in the schedule below. Note: The Commission’s objective here is to gather
information only on material (significant) nonrecurring items which impacted the reported drawn
stainless steel sinks financial results in table III-10.
Fiscal years ended
January-September
2011
Nonrecurring item: In this column please provide a brief
description of each nonrecurring item and indicate the specific
table III-10 designation (e.g., COGS, SG&A) where the
nonrecurring item is included.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
2012
Nonrecurring item: In these columns please report the amount
(in $1,000) of the relevant nonrecurring item reported in table III-10.
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PART III.--FINANCIAL INFORMATION--Continued
III-10. Operations on drawn stainless steel sinks (all types).--Report the revenue and related cost
information requested below on the drawn stainless steel sinks (all types) operations of your U.S.
establishment(s).1 Do not report resales of products. Note that internal consumption and transfers to
related firms must be valued at fair market value and purchases from related firms must be at cost.2
Provide data for your three most recently completed fiscal years in chronological order from left to right
and the specified interim periods. If your firm was involved in tolling operations (either as the toller or as
the tollee), please contact David Boyland (202-708-4725) before completing this section of the
questionnaire.
Quantity (in units) and value (in $1,000)
Fiscal years ended-Item
January-September
2011
2012
3
Net sales quantities:
Commercial sales (“CS”)
Internal consumption (“IC”)
Transfers to related firms (“Transfers”)
Total net sales quantities
3
Net sales values:
Commercial sales
Internal consumption
Transfers to related firms
Total net sales values
Cost of goods sold (COGS):
Raw materials
4
Direct labor
Other factory costs
Total COGS
Gross profit or (loss)
Selling, general, and administrative
(SG&A) expenses:
Selling expenses
General and administrative expenses
Total SG&A expenses
Operating income (loss)
Other income and expenses:
Interest expense
All other expense items
All other income items
All other income or expenses, net
Net income or (loss) before income taxes
Depreciation/amortization included above
1
Include only sales (whether domestic or export) and costs related to your U.S. manufacturing operations.
Please eliminate any profits or (losses) on inputs from related firms pursuant question III-8.
Less discounts, returns, allowances, and prepaid freight. The quantities and values should approximate the corresponding shipment
quantities and values reported in Part II of this questionnaire.
4
COGS should include costs associated with CS, IC, and Transfers, as well as export shipments in question II-8.
2
3
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PART III.--FINANCIAL INFORMATION--Continued
III-11. Asset values (drawn stainless steel sinks (all types)).--Report the total assets (i.e., both current
and long-term assets) associated with the production, warehousing, and sale of drawn stainless steel sinks
(all types). If your firm does not maintain some or all of the specific asset information necessary to
calculate total assets for drawn stainless steel sinks in the normal course of business, please estimate this
information based upon a method (such as production, sales, or costs) that is consistent with your cost
allocations in the previous question. Provide data as of the end of your three most recently completed
fiscal years in chronological order from left to right.
Note: Total assets should reflect net assets after any accumulated depreciation and allowances deducted.
Total assets should be allocated to the subject products if these assets are also related to other products.
Please provide a brief explanation if there are any substantial changes in total asset value during the
period; e.g., due to asset write-offs, revaluation, and major purchases.
Value (in $1,000)
Fiscal years ended-Item
Total assets (drawn stainless steel sinks (all
types)) (net)
III-12. Capital expenditures and research and development expenses (drawn stainless steel sinks
(all types)).--Report your firm’s capital expenditures and research and development expenses on
drawn stainless steel sinks (all types). Provide data for your three most recently completed fiscal
years in chronological order from left to right and the specified interim periods.
Value (in $1,000)
Fiscal years ended--
January-September
2011
2012
Capital expenditures
(top mount/drop-in drawn stainless
steel sinks)
Research and development
expenses (top mount/drop-in drawn
stainless steel sinks)
III-13. Data consistency and reconciliation.--Please indicate whether your financial data for questions
III-10, III-11, and III-12 are based on a calendar year or your fiscal year:
Calendar year
Fiscal year (specify
_________)
Please note the quantities and values reported in question III-10 should reconcile with the data
reported in question II-8 (including export shipments) as long as they are reported on the same
calendar year basis.
Do the above-referenced data in questions III-10 reconcile with the above-referenced data in
questions II-8?
Yes
No--Please explain
________________________
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PART III.--FINANCIAL INFORMATION--Continued
III-14. Effects of imports.--Since January 1, 2009, has your firm experienced any actual negative effects
on its return on investment or its growth, investment, ability to raise capital, existing development
and production efforts (including efforts to develop a derivative or more advanced version of the
product), or the scale of capital investments as a result of imports of drawn stainless steel sinks
from China?
No
Yes--My firm has experienced actual negative effects as follows:
Cancellation, postponement, or rejection of expansion projects
Denial or rejection of investment proposal
Reduction in the size of capital investments
Rejection of bank loans
Lowering of credit rating
Problem related to the issue of stocks or bonds
Other (specify)
III-15. Anticipated effects of imports.--Does your firm anticipate any negative effects due to imports of
drawn stainless steel sinks from China?
No
Yes--My firm anticipates negative effects as follows:
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PART IV.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION
Further information on this part of the questionnaire can be obtained from James Fetzer (202-708-5403
james.fetzer@usitc.gov)
IV-1.
Contact information.--Please identify the individual that Commission staff may contact regarding the
confidential information submitted in part IV.
Name
Title
Email
Telephone
Fax
PRICE DATA
IV-2.
This question requests quarterly quantity and value data, f.o.b. your U.S. point of shipment, for your
commercial shipments to unrelated U.S. customers from January 2009 to September 2012 of the following
products produced by your firm.
Product 1.-- 300 series stainless steel, regardless of finish, top mount with overall dimensions of 33
inches x 22 inches, two bowls with both bowls 14 inches x 15¾ inches, and each bowl
depth 6 inches. Gauge 20-24. All dimensions plus/minus 2 inches, except bowl depth
plus/minus 1 inch.
Product 2.-- 300 series stainless steel, regardless of finish, top mount with overall dimensions of 25
inches x 22 inches, one bowl 21 inches x 15¾ inches, and bowl depth 6 inches. Gauge 2024. All dimensions plus/minus 2 inches, except bowl depth plus/minus 1 inch.
Product 3.-- 300 series stainless steel, regardless of finish, top mount with overall dimensions of 33
inches x 22 inches, two bowls with both bowls 14 inches x 15¾ inches, and each bowl
depth 81/ 16 inches. Gauge 20-24. All dimensions plus/minus 2 inches, except bowl depth
plus/minus 1 inch.
Product 4. -- 300 series stainless steel, regardless of finish, undermount with overall dimensions of
31¼ inches x 17¾ inches (with flange), two bowls with both bowls 14 inches x 15¾
inches, and each bowl depth 8 inches. Gauge 16-20. All dimensions plus/minus 2 inches,
except bowl depth plus/minus 1 inch.
Product 5.-- 300 series stainless steel, regardless of finish, undermount with overall dimensions of 23
inches x 17¾ inches (with flange), one bowl 21 inches x 15¾ inches, and bowl depth 8
inches. Gauge 16-20. All dimensions plus/minus 2 inches, except bowl depth plus/minus
1 inch.
Product 6.-- 300 series stainless steel, regardless of finish, undermount with overall dimensions of 31¾
inches x 20½ inches (with flange), two bowls with one bowl 14 inches x 15¾ inches and
one bowl 13½ inches x 18 inches, and bowl depths of 8 and 10 inches respectively. Gauge
16-20. All dimensions except bowl depth plus/minus 2 inches (but each bowl must be a
different size), bowl depth plus/minus 1 inch (each bowl may be the same or a different
depth).
Product 7.-- 300 series stainless steel, regardless of finish, dual mount with overall dimensions of 33
inches x 22 inches, two bowls with both bowls 14 inches x 15¾ inches, and each bowl
depth 6 inches. Gauge 20-24. All dimensions plus/minus 2 inches, except bowl depth
plus/minus 1 inch.
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 IV.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
IV-2. Pricing data.--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 produced and sold by
your firm.
3
(Quantity in units, value in thousands of dollars )
Product 1
Product 2
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Product 3
Quantity
Value
Period of shipment
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
April-June
July-September
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 IV.
3
For small dollar amounts, you can provide responses to the third decimal place.
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:
Product 3:
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PART IV.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
IV-2. Pricing data (continued).--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 produced
and sold by your firm.
3
(Quantity in units, value in thousands of dollars )
Product 4
Product 5
Product 6
Quantity
Value
Quantity Value Quantity Value
Product 7
Quantity
Value
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
April-June
July-September
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 IV.
3
For small dollar amounts, you can provide responses to the third decimal place.
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 4:
Product 5:
Product 6:
Product 7:
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PART IV.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
IV-3.
Price setting.-- How does your firm determine the prices that it charges for sales of drawn
stainless steel sinks (check all that apply)? If your firm issues price lists, please submit sample
pages of a recent list.
Transaction
by
transaction
IV-4.
If other, describe
Annual
total
volume
discounts
No
discount
policy
Other
Describe
Pricing terms for drawn stainless steel sinks.-(a)
What are your firm’s typical sales terms for its U.S.-produced drawn stainless steel sinks?
Net 30 days
(b)
Net 60 days
2/10 net 30 days
Other (specify)
On what basis are your prices of domestic drawn stainless steel sinks usually quoted
(check one)?
Delivered
IV-6.
Other
Discount policy.-- Please indicate and describe your firm’s discount policies (check all that
apply).
Quantity
discounts
IV-5.
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 U.S.-produced
drawn stainless steel sinks 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 IV.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
IV-7.
Contract provisions.— Please fill out the table with respect to provisions of your typical sales
contracts for drawn stainless steel sinks (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
Price
Fixed quantity and/or price
Both
Yes
Meet or release provision
No
Not applicable
IV-8.
Lead times.--What is your share of sales both from inventory and produced to order and what is
the average lead time between a customer’s order and the date of delivery for your firm’s sales of
your U.S.-produced drawn stainless steel sinks?
Source
From inventory
%
Produced to order
%
Total
IV-9.
Share of
2011 sales
Lead time (days)
100 %
Shipping information.-(a)
What is the approximate percentage of the total delivered cost of drawn stainless steel
sinks that is accounted for by U.S. inland transportation costs?
%
(b)
Who generally arranges the transportation to your customers’ locations?
Your firm
Purchaser (check one)
(c)
Indicate the approximate percentage of your sales of drawn stainless steel sinks that are
delivered the following distances from your production facility.
Distance from production facility
Share
Within 100 miles
%
101 to 1,000 miles
%
Over 1,000 miles
%
Total
100
%
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PART IV.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
IV-10. Geographical shipments.-- What is the geographic market area in the United States served by
your firm’s shipments of drawn stainless steel sinks? (check all that apply)
√ if applicable
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.
IV-11a. End uses.--List the end uses of the drawn stainless steel sinks that you manufacture. For each
end-use product, what percentage of the total cost is accounted for by drawn stainless steel sinks
and other inputs?
Share of total cost of end use product
accounted for by
End use product
Drawn stainless
steel sinks (percent)
Other inputs (percent)
Total
%
%
100%
%
%
100%
%
%
100%
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PART IV.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
IV-11b. Sales of kitchen countertops with stainless steel sinks.-Do you sell kitchen countertops and
stainless steel sinks? (Check ALL that apply)
No
Yes—installed by independent countertop fabricators that purchased these goods from
us. This involved
percent of all U.S. production of drawn stainless steel
sinks in 2011.
Yes—arranged for their installation at the premises of our customers using
subcontractors. This involved
percent of all U.S. production of
drawn stainless steel sinks in 2011.
Yes—arranged for their installation at the premises of our customers using our
own employees. This involved
percent of all U.S. production of
drawn stainless steel sinks in 2011.
Yes—other. This involved
percent of all U.S. production of
drawn stainless steel sinks in 2011. Please explain below.
IV-11c. Competition with mass merchandise retailers.—Do you compete with mass merchandise
retailers (“big box retailers”) for sales of kitchen countertops and drawn stainless steel sinks?
No
Yes--Please explain.
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PART IV.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
IV-12. Substitutes.-- Can other products be substituted for drawn stainless steel sinks?
No
Substitute
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 drawn stainless steel
sinks?
No Yes
Explanation
1.
2.
3.
IV-13. Demand trends.-- Indicate how demand within the United States and outside of the United States
(if known) for drawn stainless steel sinks has changed since January 1, 2009. Describe the
principal factors that have affected these changes in demand.
Market
No
Increase change Decrease Fluctuate
Factors
Within
the United
States
Outside
the United
States
IV-14. Product changes.--Have there been any significant changes in the product range, product mix, or
marketing of drawn stainless steel sinks since January 1, 2009?
No
Yes--Please describe and quantify if possible.
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PART IV.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
IV-15. Business cycles.-(a) Is the drawn stainless steel sinks market subject to business cycles or conditions of
competition (including seasonal business) distinctive to drawn stainless steel sinks?
No (skip to question IV-16.)
Yes-- Please describe below and then answer part (b).
(b) If yes, have there been any changes in the business cycles or conditions of competition for
drawn stainless steel sinks since January 1, 2009?
No
Yes-- Please describe.
IV-16. Supply constraints.--Has your firm refused, declined, or been unable to supply drawn stainless
steel sinks since January 1, 2009 (examples include placing customers on allocation or
“controlled order entry,” declining to accept new customers or renew existing customers,
delivering less than the quantity promised, been unable to meet timely shipment commitments,
etc.)?
No
Yes-- Please describe.
IV-17. Raw materials.--Please describe any trends in the prices of raw materials used to produce drawn
stainless steel sinks and whether your firm expects these trends to continue.
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PART IV.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
IV-18. Interchangeability.--Are drawn stainless steel sinks 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
China
All drawn stainless steel sinks
Mexico
Other
United States
China
Mexico
Drawn top mount/drop-in stainless steel sinks
United States
China
Mexico
Drawn undermount stainless steel sinks
United States
China
Mexico
Drawn dual mount stainless steel sinks
United States
China
Mexico
For any country-pair producing drawn stainless steel sinks that is sometimes or never interchangeable, please
explain the factors that limit or preclude interchangeable use:
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PART IV.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
IV-19. Factors other than price.--Are differences other than price (i.e., quality, availability,
transportation network, product range, technical support, etc.) between drawn stainless steel sinks
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
China
All drawn stainless steel sinks
Mexico
Other
United States
China
Mexico
Drawn top mount/drop-in stainless steel sinks
United States
China
Mexico
Drawn undermount stainless steel sinks
United States
China
Mexico
Drawn dual mount stainless steel sinks
United States
China
Mexico
For any country-pair for which factors other than price always or frequently are a significant factor in your firm’s
sales of drawn stainless steel sinks, identify the country-pair and report the advantages or disadvantages
imparted by such factors
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PART IV.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
IV-20. Customer identification--Please identify the names and contact information for your firm’s
10 largest U.S. customers for drawn stainless steel sinks since January 1, 2009. Indicate the share
of the quantity of your firm’s total shipments of drawn stainless steel sinks that each of these
customers accounted for in 2011.
Customer’s name
1
Contact person
Email
Telephone
Street address (not P.O. box),
city, state, and zip code
Street Address
,
City
2
State
Street Address
,
City
3
State
,
State
,
State
,
State
,
State
,
State
,
State
Zip Code
Street Address
,
City
10
Zip Code
Street Address
City
9
Zip Code
Street Address
City
8
Zip Code
Street Address
City
7
Zip Code
Street Address
City
6
Zip Code
Street Address
City
5
Zip Code
Street Address
City
4
Zip Code
State
Zip Code
Street Address
,
City
State
Zip Code
Share
of
2011
sales
(%)
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PART IV.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
IV-21. COMPETITION FROM IMPORTS--LOST REVENUES.-Since January 1, 2009: To avoid losing sales to competitors selling drawn stainless steel sinks
from China, did your firm:
No
Yes
Reduce prices
Roll back announced price increases
THE TABLE BELOW IS TO BE COMPLETED ONLY BY NON-PETITIONERS. (Note:
petitioners may provide allegations involving quotes made AFTER the filing of the petition.)
If you indicated “yes” above, please furnish the following information for each affected
transaction. If possible, provide documentation (e.g., copies of invoices, sales reports, or letters
from customers). Please note that the Commission may contact the firms named to verify the
allegations reported.
Customer name, contact person, phone and fax numbers
Specific product(s) involved
Date of your initial price quotation
Quantity involved
Your initial rejected price quotation (total delivered value)
Your accepted price quotation (total delivered value)
The country of origin of the competing imported product
The competing price quotation of the imported product (total delivered value)
Customer name,
contact person,
phone and fax
numbers
Firm
Contact
Phone
Fax
Firm
Contact
Phone
Fax
Firm
Contact
Phone
Fax
Firm
Contact
Phone
Fax
Product
Country
of origin
Date of
quote
Quantity
(units)
Initial
rejected U.S.
price (total
value-dollars)
Accepted
U.S. price
(total value-dollars)
Competing
import price
(total
value—
dollars)
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PART IV.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
IV-22. COMPETITION FROM IMPORTS--LOST SALES.—
Since January 1, 2009: Did your firm lose sales of drawn stainless steel sinks to imports of these
products from China?
No
Yes
THE TABLE BELOW IS TO BE COMPLETED ONLY BY NON-PETITIONERS. (Note:
petitioners may provide allegations involving quotes made AFTER the filing of the petition.)
If you indicated “yes” above, please furnish the following information for each affected
transaction. If possible, provide documentation (e.g., copies of invoices, sales reports, or letters
from customers). Please note that the Commission may contact the firms named to verify the
allegations reported.
Customer name, contact person, phone and fax numbers
Specific product(s) involved
Date of your price quotation
Quantity involved
Your rejected price quotation (total delivered value)
The country of origin of the competing imported product
The accepted price quotation of the imported product (total delivered value)
Customer name,
contact person,
phone and fax
numbers
Firm
Contact
Phone
Fax
Firm
Contact
Phone
Fax
Firm
Contact
Phone
Fax
Firm
Contact
Phone
Fax
Product
Country of
origin
Date of quote
Quantity
(units)
Rejected
U.S. price
(total value-dollars)
Competing
import price
(total value—
dollars)
| File Type | application/pdf |
| File Title | US producer questionnaire |
| Author | USITC |
| File Modified | 2012-11-19 |
| File Created | 2012-11-19 |