14-2-3296 U.S. Importer

OMB No. 3117-0016/USITC No. 14-2-3296; Expiration Date: 6/30/2017
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U.S. IMPORTERS’ QUESTIONNAIRE
BOLTLESS STEEL SHELVING UNITS PREPACKAGED FOR SALE FROM CHINA

This questionnaire must be received by the Commission by no later than SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
See 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 antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning boltless steel shelving units
prepackaged for sale (“boltless steel shelving”) from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-523 and 731-TA-1259 (Preliminary)). 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 firm’s possession (19 U.S.C. § 1333(a)).

Name of firm
Address
City

State

Zip Code

Website
Has your firm imported boltless steel shelving (as defined in the instruction booklet) from any country at any time
since January 1, 2011?

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)

Return questionnaire via the U.S. International Trade Commission Drop Box by clicking
on the following link: https://dropbox.usitc.gov/oinv/. (use the following PIN: SHLV)
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

Email 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
firm’s 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 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

Firm name

Yes--List the following information

Address

Extent of
ownership
(percent)

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

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

Yes--List the following information.

Firm name

I-5.

Address

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

Yes--List the following information.

Firm name

I-6.

Address

Affiliation

Importing operations.--Please indicate the nature of your firm’s importing operations on boltless
steel shelving. More than one answer may be applicable.
Importer of record

I-7.

Affiliation

Takes title to the
imported product(s)

Consignee of the
imported products(s)

Customs broker or
freight forwarder

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

Firm name

Address

Contact person
and phone
number

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

FTZ or bonded warehouses.--Please indicate whether your firm enters boltless steel shelving
into, or withdraws such merchandise from, foreign trade zones or bonded warehouses.
No

Yes

Foreign trade zones
Bonded warehouses

I-9.

Temporary importation under bond.--Please indicate whether your firm imports boltless steel
shelving under the TIB (temporary importation under bond) program.
No

I-10.

Yes

Third-country trade activities.--To your knowledge, have the products subject to this
proceeding been the subject of any other import relief proceedings 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 Mary Messer
(mary.messer@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 boltless steel shelving since January 1, 2011.
(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.

Arranged imports.--Has your firm imported or arranged for the importation of boltless steel
shelving for delivery after June 30, 2014?
No

Yes–Fill out the table below.
Quantity (in units)

Period/Source

July-Sept 2014

Oct-Dec 2014

Jan-March 2015

April-June 2015

China
Other sources:1
1

II-4.

Identify your other sources:

Reasons for importing.--If your firm also produces boltless steel shelving in the United States,
please indicate the reasons for importing this product. If your firm’s reasons differ by source,
please elaborate.

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-5.

IMPORTS FROM SUBJECT SOURCES.–Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s
shipments and inventories of boltless steel shelving imported from China by your firm during the
specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)

CHINA
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item

2011

2012

January-June
2013

2013

2014

Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity) (A)
Imports:1
Quantity of imports (B)
Value of imports (C)
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity of commercial shipments (D)
Value of commercial shipments (E)
Internal consumption/company transfers:
Quantity of internal consumption/transfers (F)
Value2 of internal consumption/transfers (G)
Export shipments:3
Quantity of export shipments (H)
Value of export shipments (I)
End-of-period inventories4 (quantity) (J)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. commercial shipments to distributors (quantity) (K)
U.S. commercial shipments to end users (quantity) (L)
1

Please identify the foreign producers, if known:

2
Sales to related firms (including internal consumption) must be valued at fair market value. In the event that your firm uses
a different basis for valuing these sales within your company, 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 firm’s principal export markets:
Reconciliation of data.--Please note that the quantities reported above should reconcile as follows: beginning-of-period
inventories, plus imports, 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-5.

IMPORTS FROM CHINA.—Continued

Note.—The table below contains automatic calculations that will appear when you have entered data in the MS
Word form fields in table II-5 on the previous page.
RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS
Please ensure that the quantities reported for channels of distribution (i.e., lines K, L, and M) in each time period equal the
quantities reported for total U.S. shipments (i.e., lines D and F) in each time period.
If the calculated fields below return values other than zero (i.e., “0”), the data in question II-5 needs to be revised prior to
submission to the Commission.
Calendar years
Reconciliation item

2011

2012

January-June
2013

2013

2014

U.S. commercial shipments to distributors (K) + U.S.
commercial shipments to end users (L) – U.S.
commercial shipments (D) =
RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS
Generally, the data reported for the end-of-period inventories (i.e., line J) should be equal to the beginning-of-period inventories
(i.e., line A), plus imports (i.e., line B), less total shipments (i.e., lines D, F and H).
Please ensure that any differences are not due to data entry errors in completing this form, but rather actually reflect your firm’s
records; and also provide any likely explanations for the differences (e.g., theft, loss, damage, record systems issues, etc.)
If the calculated fields below return values other than zero (i.e., “0”), please correct any data errors in question II-5 or explain
below:
.
Calendar years
Reconciliation item
Beginning inventories (A) + imports (B) – total
shipments (D+F+H) – Ending inventories (J) =

2011

2012

January-June
2013

2013

2014

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-6.

IMPORTS FROM NONSUBJECT SOURCES.–Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s
shipments and inventories of boltless steel shelving imported from all other sources combined
by your firm during the specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)

ALL OTHER SOURCES COMBINED
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item

2011

2012

January-June
2013

2013

2014

Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity)
Imports:1
Quantity of imports
Value of imports
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity of commercial shipments
Value of commercial shipments
Internal consumption/company transfers:
Quantity of internal consumption/transfers
Value2 of internal consumption/transfers
Export shipments:3
Quantity of export shipments
Value of export shipments
End-of-period inventories4 (quantity)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. commercial shipments to distributors (quantity)
U.S. commercial shipments to end users (quantity)
1

Please identify the sources and foreign producers, if known:

2
Sales to related firms (including internal consumption) must be valued at fair market value. In the event that your firm uses
a different basis for valuing these sales within your company, 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 firm’s principal export markets:
Reconciliation of data.--Please note that the quantities reported above should reconcile as follows: beginning-of-period
inventories, plus imports, 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-6.

IMPORTS FROM NONSUBJECT SOURCES.—Continued

Note.—The table below contains automatic calculations that will appear when you have entered data in the MS
Word form fields in table II-6 on the previous page.
RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS
Please ensure that the quantities reported for channels of distribution (i.e., lines K, L, and M) in each time period equal the
quantities reported for total U.S. shipments (i.e., lines D and F) in each time period.
If the calculated fields below return values other than zero (i.e., “0”), the data in question II-6 needs to be revised prior to
submission to the Commission.
Calendar years
Reconciliation item

2011

2012

January-June
2013

2013

2014

U.S. commercial shipments to distributors (K) + U.S.
commercial shipments to end users (L) – U.S.
commercial shipments (D) =
RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS
Generally, the data reported for the end-of-period inventories (i.e., line J) should be equal to the beginning-of-period inventories
(i.e., line A), plus imports (i.e., line B), less total shipments (i.e., lines D, F and H).
Please ensure that any differences are not due to data entry errors in completing this form, but rather actually reflect your firm’s
records; and also provide any likely explanations for the differences (e.g., theft, loss, damage, record systems issues, etc.)
If the calculated fields below return values other than zero (i.e., “0”), please correct any data errors in question II-6 or explain
below:
.
Calendar years
Reconciliation item
Beginning inventories (A) + imports (B) – total
shipments (D+F+H) – Ending inventories (J) =

2011

2012

January-June
2013

2013

2014

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION
Further information on this part of the questionnaire can be obtained from Tana Farrington (202-2052389, Tana.Farrington@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

PRICE DATA
III-2.

This question requests quarterly quantity and value data for your firm’s commercial shipments to
unrelated U.S. customers since January 1, 2011 of the following products your firm imported
from China:
Product 1.—77” Width x 24” Depth x 72” to 78” Height, 4-level rack with steel wire
decking, with load capacity of 1,000 pounds to 2,500 pounds per level
Product 2.--77” Width x 24” Depth x 72” Height, 3-level rack with steel wire decking, with
load capacity of 1,000 pounds to 2,500 pounds per level
Product 3.—36” Width x 18” Depth x 72” Height, 5-level boltless/rivet steel shelving with
particle board deck, with load capacity of 250 pounds to 1,000 pounds per level
Product 4.-- 48” Width x 24” Depth x 72” Height, 5-level boltless/rivet steel shelving with
particle board deck, with load capacity of 250 pounds to 1,000 pounds per level
Product 5.—34” to 36” Width x between 15” and 18” Depth x 60” Height, 4-level
boltless/rivet steel shelving with particle board deck, with load capacity of 250
pounds to 1,000 pounds per level

Please note that values should be f.o.b., U.S. point of shipment and should not include U.S.-inland
transportation costs. Values should reflect the final net amount paid to your firm (i.e., should be net
of all deductions for discounts or rebates). See instruction booklet.
During January 2011-June 2014, did your firm import from China and sell to unrelated U.S.
customers any of the above listed products (or any products that were competitive with these
products)?
Yes.--Please complete the following pricing data tables as appropriate.
No.--Skip to question III-3.

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-2.

Price data.--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported from China
and sold by your firm.

China
Report data in actual units and actual dollars (not 1,000s).
(Quantity in units, value in dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value

Product 3
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2011:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2012:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2013:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2014:
January-March
April-June
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 firm’s U.S. point of shipment.
2
Pricing product definitions are provided on the first page of Part III.
Note.-- Please report below the shelf level capacity of the shelving units included in each of the pricing products for
which you reported data. Alternatively, if your firm’s product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is
competitive with the specified product, provide a description of your firm’s product. Also, please explain any
anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 1:
Product 2:
Product 3:

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-2.

Price data (Continued).--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported
from China and sold by your firm.

China
Report data in units and actual dollars (not 1,000s).
(Quantity in units, value in dollars)
Product 4
Quantity
Value

Product 5
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2011:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2012:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2013:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2014:
January-March
April-June
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 firm’s U.S. point of shipment.
2
Pricing product definitions are provided on the first page of Part III.
Note.-- Please report below the shelf level capacity of the shelving units included in each of the pricing products for
which you reported data. Alternatively, if your firm’s product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is
competitive with the specified product, provide a description of your firm’s product. Also, please explain any
anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 4:
Product 5:

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued

III-3.

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

III-4.

Contracts

Other

If other, describe

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

Quantity
discounts

III-5.

Set
price
lists

Annual
total
volume
discounts

No
discount
policy

Other

Describe

Pricing terms.-(a)

What are your firm’s typical sales terms for boltless steel shelving imported from China?
Net 30
days

(b)

Net 60
days

2/10 net 30
days

Other

Other (specify)

On what basis are your firm’s prices of imported boltless steel shelving from China
usually quoted (check one)?
Delivered

F.o.b.

If f.o.b., specify point

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-6.

Contract versus spot.--Approximately what share of your firm’s sales of boltless steel shelving
imported from China in 2013 were on a (1) long-term contract basis, (2) short-term contract basis,
and (3) spot sales basis?
Share of
2013 sales

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

%

One year contracts (multiple deliveries for 12 months)

%

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

%

Spot sales (for a single delivery)

%

Total (should sum to 100.0%)

III-7.

100

%

Contract provisions.— Please fill out the table regarding your firm’s typical sales contracts for
boltless steel shelving from China (or check “not applicable” if your firm does not sell on a longterm and/or short-term contract basis).

Typical sales contract
provisions

Item

Average contract
duration

Number of
days

Price renegotiation
(during the contract
period)

Yes
No
Quantity

Fixed quantity and/or
price

Price
Both

Meet or release provision
Not applicable

Yes
No

Short-term
contracts (multiple

One year
contracts

deliveries up to and
including 12
months)

(multiple deliveries
for 12 months)

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

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-8.

Lead times.--What is your firm’s share of sales of boltless steel shelving imported from China
both from inventory and produced to order and what is the typical lead time between a customer’s
order and the date of delivery for your firm’s sales of boltless steel shelving?
Share of
2013 sales

Source
From your firm’s U.S. inventory

%

From foreign manufacturers’ inventory

%

Produced to order

%

Total (should sum to 100.0%)

III-9.

Lead time
(days)

100 %

Shipping information.—
(a)

What is the approximate percentage of the total delivered cost of boltless steel shelving
imported from China that is accounted for by U.S. inland transportation costs?
percent.

(b)

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

(c)

When your firm sells boltless steel shelving imported from China, from where is it
shipped?
Point of importation
Storage facility (check one)

(d)

Indicate the approximate percentage of your firm’s sales of boltless steel shelving
imported from China that are delivered the following distances from your firm’s U.S.
point of shipment.
Distance from your firm’s U.S. point of
shipment

Share

Within 100 miles

%

101 to 1,000 miles

%

Over 1,000 miles

%

Total (should sum to 100.0%)

100

%

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-10. Geographical shipments--In which U.S. geographic market area(s) has your firm sold boltless
steel shelving imported from subject countries since January 1, 2011 (check all that apply)?
Geographic area

China

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.

III-11. End uses--List the end uses of the boltless steel shelving that your firm imports from China. For
each end-use product, what percentage of the total cost is accounted for by boltless steel shelving
and other inputs?
Share of total cost of end use product
accounted for by

End use product

Boltless steel
shelving

Total
(should sum to
100.0% across)

Other inputs

%

%

100 %

%

%

100 %

%

%

100 %

III-12. Substitutes.-- Can other products be substituted for boltless steel shelving?
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 boltless steel shelving?
No Yes

Explanation

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-13. Demand trends.-- Indicate how demand within the United States and outside of the United States
(if known) for boltless steel shelving has changed since January 1, 2011. Explain any trends and
describe the principal factors that have affected these changes in demand.

Market

Overall
No
Overall Fluctuate with
increase change decrease no clear trend

Explanation and factors

Within
the United
States
Outside
the United
States

III-14. Product changes.--Have there been any significant changes in the product mix or marketing of
boltless steel shelving since January 1, 2011?
No

Yes

If yes, please describe.

III-15. Conditions of competition.—
(a) Is the boltless steel shelving market subject to business cycles (other than general economywide conditions) and/or other conditions of competition distinctive to boltless steel shelving?

Check all that apply.

Please describe.
Skip to question III-16.

No
Yes-Business cycles (e.g.
seasonal business)
Yes-Other distinctive
conditions of competition

(b) If yes, have there been any changes in the business cycles or conditions of competition for
boltless steel shelving since January 1, 2011?
No

Yes

If yes, describe.

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-16. Supply constraints.--Has your firm refused, declined, or been unable to supply boltless steel
shelving since January 1, 2011 (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

If yes, please describe.

III-17. Raw materials.-- How have boltless steel shelving raw materials prices changed since January 1,
2011?
Fluctuate
with no Explain, noting how raw material price changes
Overall
No
Overall
clear
have affected your firm’s selling prices for
boltless steel shelving.
increase change decrease
trend

III-18. Interchangeability.--Is boltless steel shelving 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

Other countries

United States
China

For any country-pair producing boltless steel shelving that is sometimes or never
interchangeable, identify the country-pair and explain the factors that limit or preclude
interchangeable use:

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-19. Factors other than price.--Are differences other than price (e.g., quality, availability,
transportation network, product range, technical support, etc.) between boltless steel shelving
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

Other countries

United States
China

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

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III-20. Customer identification--List the names and contact information for your firm’s 10 largest U.S.
customers for boltless steel shelving since January 1, 2011. Indicate the share of the quantity of
your firm’s total shipments of boltless steel shelving that each of these customers accounted for in
2013.

Customer’s name

Contact person

Email

Telephone

City

State

Share
of
2013
sales
(%)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

III-21. Other explanations--If your firm would like to further explain a response to a question in Part III
that did not provide a narrative response box, please note the question number and the
explanation in the space provided below.