14-2-3284 U.S. Importer Questionnaire

OMB No. 3117-0016/USITC No. 14-2-3284; Expiration Date: 6/30/2014
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U.S. IMPORTERS’ QUESTIONNAIRE
POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE FILM, SHEET, AND STRIP FROM BRAZIL, CHINA,
AND UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

This questionnaire must be received by the Commission by no later than September 18, 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 review of the antidumping duty orders concerning polyethylene terephthalate film, sheet, and strip
(PET film) from Brazil, China, and the United Arab Emirates (“the UAE”) (inv. Nos. 731-TA-1131-1132, and 1134
(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 firm’s possession (19 U.S.C. § 1333(a)).

Name of firm
Address
City

State

Zip Code

World Wide Web address
Has your firm imported PET film (as defined in the instruction booklet) from any country at any time since
January 1, 2008?

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)

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: PETBCU)
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

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
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

Firm name

Yes--List the following information.

Address

Extent of
ownership
(percent)

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

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

Firm name

I-5.

Yes--List the following information.

Address

Extent of
ownership
(percent)

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

Firm name

Yes--List the following information.

Address

Extent of
ownership
(percent)

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PART I.--GENERAL INFORMATION--Continued
I-6.

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

Yes--List the following information.

Firm name

I-7.

I-8.

Address

Nature of import operations.--Please indicate the nature of your firm’s importing operations on
PET film. 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

Consignees.--If your firm is an importer of record of PET film 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.

Extent of
ownership
(percent)

Extent of
ownership
(percent)

Address

FTZs or bonded warehouse.--Please indicate whether your firm enters PET film 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 PET film under the TIB (temporary importation
under bond) program.
No

Yes

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PART I.--GENERAL INFORMATION--Continued
I-11.

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 PET film?
No

I-12.

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 Michael Haberstroh (202205-3390, michael.haberstroh@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 PET film since January 1, 2008.
(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 PET film in the
future?

No

Yes

If 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 firm’s 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 orders are revoked.--Would your firm
anticipate any changes in the character of its operations or organization (as noted above) relating
to the importation of PET film in the future if the antidumping duty orders on PET film from
Brazil, China, and/or the UAE were to be revoked?

No

II-3.

Yes

If 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.

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

Yes–Fill out the table below.
Quantity (in 1,000 pounds)

Period/Source

Jul-Sep 2014

Oct-Dec 2014

Jan-Mar 2015

Apr-Jun 2015

Brazil
China
The UAE
1

Other sources:
1

II-6.

Identify your other sources:

Reasons for importing if producer.--If your firm also produces PET film 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-7a.

Imports from Brazil.--Does your firm import PET film from Brazil?
No

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

Note: With regard to PET film from Brazil, products produced and sold by Terphane under
product codes 10.21/32, 10.21/40, 10.21/48, 10.21/92, 10.81/48, 10.91/48, and 10.96/48 (copolymer
surface films) are not in the scope of the order on PET film from Brazil. Hence, data relative to

these product codes should not be included in data reported for Brazil.

BRAZIL
Quantity (in 1,000 pounds), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

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)
1

Value (G)
2

Export shipments:
Quantity (H)
Value (I)

End-of-period inventories (quantity) (J)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. commercial shipments to
distributors (quantity) (K)
U.S. commercial shipments to end
users (quantity) (L)
1

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:
2

Identify your firm’s principal export markets:

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

Imports from Brazil.--Continued
Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories of PET film imported from
Brazil by your firm during the specified interim periods

Note: With regard to PET film from Brazil, products produced and sold by Terphane under
product codes 10.21/32, 10.21/40, 10.21/48, 10.21/92, 10.81/48, 10.91/48, and 10.96/48 (copolymer
surface films) are not in the scope of the order on PET film from Brazil. Hence, data relative to

these product codes should not be included in data reported for Brazil.

BRAZIL
Quantity (in 1,000 pounds), value (in $1,000)
Item

January – June 2013

January – June 2014

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)
1

Value (G)
2

Export shipments:
Quantity (H)
Value (I)

End-of-period inventories (quantity) (J)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. commercial shipments to
distributors (quantity) (K)
U.S. commercial shipments to end
users (quantity) (L)

Please ensure that the quantities reported for channels of distribution (i.e., lines K and L) in each time
period equal the quantities reported for total commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., line D) in each time period.
If the calculated fields below return values other than zero (i.e., “0”), the data in question II-7a needs to
be revised prior to submission to the Commission.
Calendar Year
Reconciliation test
K + L – D should = zero ("0")
(revised data in if not zeroes)

2008

2009
0

2010
0

January-June

2011
0

2012
0

2013
0

2013
0

2014
0

0

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

Imports from China.--Does your firm import PET film from China?
No

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

CHINA
Quantity (in 1,000 pounds), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

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)
1

Value (G)
2

Export shipments:
Quantity (H)
Value (I)

End-of-period inventories (quantity) (J)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. commercial shipments to
distributors (quantity) (K)
U.S. commercial shipments to end
users (quantity) (L)
1

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:
2

Identify your firm’s principal export markets:

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

Imports from China.--Continued
Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories of PET film imported from
China by your firm during the specified interim periods.

CHINA
Quantity (in 1,000 pounds), value (in $1,000)
Item

January – June 2013

January – June 2014

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)
1

Value (G)
Export shipments:
Quantity (H)
Value (I)
End-of-period inventories (quantity) (J)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. commercial shipments to
distributors (quantity) (K)
U.S. commercial shipments to end
users (quantity) (L)

Please ensure that the quantities reported for channels of distribution (i.e., lines K and L) in each time
period equal the quantities reported for total commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., line D) in each time period.
If the calculated fields below return values other than zero (i.e., “0”), the data in question II-7b needs to
be revised prior to submission to the Commission.
Calendar Year
Reconciliation test
K + L – D should = zero ("0")
(revised data in if not zeroes)

2008

2009
0

2010
0

January-June

2011
0

2012
0

2013
0

2013
0

2014
0

0

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

Imports from the UAE.--Does your firm import PET film from the UAE?

No

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

UAE
Quantity (in 1,000 pounds), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

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)
1

Value (G)
2

Export shipments:
Quantity (H)
Value (I)

End-of-period inventories (quantity) (J)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. commercial shipments to
distributors (quantity) (K)
U.S. commercial shipments to end
users (quantity) (L)
1

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:
2

Identify your firm’s principal export markets:

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

Imports from the UAE.—Continued
Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories of PET film imported from
the UAE by your firm during the specified interim periods.

UAE
Quantity (in 1,000 pounds), value (in $1,000)
Item

January – June 2013

January – June 2014

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)
1

Value (G)
Export shipments:
Quantity (H)
Value (I)
End-of-period inventories (quantity) (J)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. commercial shipments to
distributors (quantity) (K)
U.S. commercial shipments to end
users (quantity) (L)

Please ensure that the quantities reported for channels of distribution (i.e., lines K and L) in each time
period equal the quantities reported for total commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., line D) in each time period.
If the calculated fields below return values other than zero (i.e., “0”), the data in question II-7c needs to
be revised prior to submission to the Commission.
Calendar Year
Reconciliation test
K + L – D should = zero ("0")
(revised data in if not zeroes)

2008

2009
0

2010
0

January-June

2011
0

2012
0

2013
0

2013
0

2014
0

0

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

Imports from ALL OTHER SOURCES.--Does your firm import PET film from countries other
than Brazil, China, and the UAE?
No.

Yes-- Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories
of PET film imported from countries other than Brazil, China, and
the UAE by your firm during the specified periods. (See definitions
in the instruction booklet.)

ALL OTHER SOURCES COMBINED
(List sources:

)
Quantity (in 1,000 pounds), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year

Item

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

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)
1

Value (G)
2

Export shipments:
Quantity (H)
Value (I)

End-of-period inventories (quantity) (J)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. commercial shipments to
distributors (quantity) (K)
U.S. commercial shipments to end
users (quantity) (L)
1

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:
2

Identify your firm’s principal export markets:

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

Imports from ALL OTHER SOURCES.--Continued
Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories of PET film imported from
countries other than Brazil, China, and the UAE by your firm during the specified interim
periods.

ALL OTHER SOURCES COMBINED
Quantity (in 1,000 pounds), value (in $1,000)
Item

January – June 2013

January – June 2014

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)
1

Value (G)
2

Export shipments:
Quantity (H)
Value (I)

End-of-period inventories (quantity) (J)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. commercial shipments to
distributors (quantity) (K)
U.S. commercial shipments to end
users (quantity) (L)

Please ensure that the quantities reported for channels of distribution (i.e., lines K and L) in each time
period equal the quantities reported for total commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., line D) in each time period.
If the calculated fields below return values other than zero (i.e., “0”), the data in question II-7d needs to
be revised prior to submission to the Commission.
Calendar Year
Reconciliation test
K + L – D should = zero ("0")
(revised data in if not zeroes)

2008

2009
0

2010
0

January-June

2011
0

2012
0

2013
0

2013
0

2014
0

0

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

Reconciliation of inventory data data.-(a)

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.). Do these data reconcile?
Yes

(b)

No--Please explain.

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 2008 should equal line A of year 2009). Do these data reconcile for each adjacent
calendar year?
Yes

No--Please explain.

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
For questions II-9 and II-10, if your firm’s response differs for particular orders, please indicate
and explain the particular effect of imposition and/or revocation of specific orders.
II-9.

Effect of orders.--Describe the significance of the existing antidumping duty orders covering
imports of PET film from Brazil, China, and/or the UAE in terms of their 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 orders.

II-10.

Likely effect of revocation of orders.--Would your firm anticipate any changes in its imports,
U.S. shipments of imports, or inventories of PET film in the future if the antidumping duty orders
on PET film from Brazil, China, and/or the UAE were to be revoked?

No

II-11.

Yes

If 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 your firm may provide.

Other explanations--If your firm would like to further explain a response to a question in Part II
that did not provide a narrative response box, please note the question number and the
explanation in the space provided below. Please also use this space to highlight any issues your
firm had in providing the data in this section, including but not limited to technical issues with the
MS Word questionnaire.

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PART III.--PRICING AND MARKET FACTORS
Further information on this part of the questionnaire can be obtained from Cindy Cohen (202-205-3230,
cindy.cohen@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 firm’s U.S. point of shipment,
for your firm’s commercial shipments to unrelated U.S. customers since January 1, 2008 of the
following products your firm imported from Brazil, China, and/or UAE:
Product 1.—48 gauge plain film for packaging/industrial markets
Product 2.-- 48 gauge corona-treated film for packaging/industrial markets
Product 3.-- 48 gauge chemically-treated film for packaging/industrial markets
Product 4.— 92 gauge plain film for packaging/industrial markets
Product 5.— 120 gauge plain film for packaging/industrial markets
Product 6.—500-1000 gauge plain film for industrial/electrical markets
Product 7.— 200-500 gauge plain film for industrial/electrical markets
Product 8.— 1000-1400 gauge plain film for motors/insulation markets

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
your firm (i.e., should be net of all deductions for discounts or rebates). See instruction booklet.
During January 2008- June 2014, did your firm import from Brazil, China, and/or UAE 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-2.

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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
Report data in actual pounds and actual dollars (not 1,000s).
(Quantity in pounds, value in dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Product 3
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value Quantity
Value

Product 4
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
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
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.--If your firm’s product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is competitive with the specified
product, provide a description of the product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 1:
Product 2:
Product 3:
Product 4:

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

BRAZIL
Report data in actual pounds and actual dollars (not 1,000s).
(Quantity in pounds, value in dollars)
Product 5
Product 6
Product 6
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value Quantity
Value

Product 8
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
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
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.--If your firm’s product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is competitive with the specified
product, provide a description of the product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 5:
Product 6:
Product 7:
Product 8:

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

CHINA
Report data in actual pounds and actual dollars (not 1,000s).
(Quantity in pounds, value in dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Product 3
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value Quantity
Value

Product 4
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
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
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.--If your firm’s product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is competitive with the specified
product, provide a description of the product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 1:
Product 2:
Product 3:
Product 4:

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

CHINA
Report data in actual pounds and actual dollars (not 1,000s).
(Quantity in pounds, value in dollars)
Product 5
Product 6
Product 6
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value Quantity
Value

Product 8
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
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
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.--If your firm’s product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is competitive with the specified
product, provide a description of the product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 5:
Product 6:
Product 7:
Product 8:

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

UAE
Report data in actual pounds and actual dollars (not 1,000s).
(Quantity in pounds, value in dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Product 3
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value Quantity
Value

Product 4
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
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
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.--If your firm’s product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is competitive with the specified
product, provide a description of the product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 1:
Product 2:
Product 3:
Product 4:

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III-1c. Price data (the UAE)--Continued.--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2
imported from the UAE and sold by your firm.

UAE
Report data in actual pounds and actual dollars (not 1,000s).
(Quantity in pounds, value in dollars)
Product 5
Product 6
Product 6
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value Quantity
Value

Product 8
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
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
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.--If your firm’s product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is competitive with the specified
product, provide a description of the product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 5:
Product 6:
Product 7:
Product 8:

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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 PET film
(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 PET film.-(a)

What are your firm’s typical sales terms for its imported PET film?
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 PET film 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 PET film
from Brazil, China, and the UAE in 2013 was on a (1) long-term contract basis, (2) short-term
contract basis, and (3) spot sales basis?

Shares of your
2013 sales of
imports from:

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

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

Spot sales
(for a single
delivery)

Total

Brazil

%

%

%

0.0

%

China

%

%

%

0.0

%

UAE

%

%

%

0.0

%

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III-6.

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

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

(multiple
deliveries up
to and
including 12
months)

Longterm
contracts
(multiple
deliveries
for more
than 12
months)

China
ShortLongterm
term
contracts contracts

UAE
ShortLongterm
term
contracts contracts

(multiple
deliveries
up to and
including
12 months)

(multiple
deliveries
up to and
including
12 months)

(multiple
deliveries
for more
than 12
months)

(multiple
deliveries
for more
than 12
months)

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III-7.

Lead times.--What is the typical lead time between a customer’s order and the date of delivery
for your firm’s sales of PET film imported from Brazil, China, and/or the UAE?
Sales of PET film imported from Brazil
Source
Share of 2013 sales
From your firm’s U.S. inventory

%

From foreign manufacturers’ inventory
Produced to order
Total

%
%
%

0.0

Sales of PET film imported from China
Source
Share of 2013 sales
From your firm’s U.S. inventory
From foreign manufacturers’ inventory
Produced to order
Total

Sales of PET film imported from UAE
Source
From your firm’s U.S. inventory
From foreign manufacturers’ inventory
Produced to order
Total

0.0

Lead time (days)

%
%
%
%

Share of 2013 sales

0.0

Lead time (days)

%
%
%
%

Lead time (days)

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III-8.

Shipping information.-(a)

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

China
%

UAE
%

(b)

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

(c)

When your firm sells PET film imported from Brazil, China, and the UAE, from where is
it shipped?
point of importation
storage facility (check one)

(d)

Indicate the approximate percentage of your sales of PET film imported from Brazil,
China, and/or the UAE 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

Shares of sales of imports from:
Brazil

China

UAE

Within 100 miles

%

%

%

101 to 1,000 miles

%

%

%

Over 1,000 miles

%

%

%

Total

III-9.

%

0.0

%

0.0

%

0.0

%

Geographical shipments.-- In which U.S. geographic market area(s) has your firm sold PET
film imported from subject countries since January 1, 2008 (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.

Brazil

China

UAE

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III-10. End uses.—
(a) List the end uses of the PET film that your firm imports from Brazil, China, and the UAE.
For each end-use product, what percentage of the total cost is accounted for by PET film and
other inputs?
Share of total cost of end use product
accounted for by
End use product

PET film (percent)

Other inputs (percent)

Total

%
%

%
%

0.0
0.0

%
%

%

%

0.0

%

(b) Please indicate the percentage of your 2013 U.S. of shipments imports of PET film from
Brazil, China, and the UAE that went to each of the following end use markets.
Share of quantity of 2013 U.S. shipments of imports from-End use market

Brazil

China

UAE

Electrical
Industrial
Imaging
Magnetics
Packaging
Other:
Total

0.0 %

0.0 %

0.0 %

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III-11. Changes in end uses.-- Have there been any changes in the end uses of PET film since January 1,
2008? Do you anticipate any future changes?
Changes in end
uses

No

Yes

Explain

Changes since
January 1, 2008
Anticipated
changes

III-12. Substitutes.-- Can other products be substituted for PET film?
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 PET film?
No Yes

Explanation

1.
2.
3.

III-13. Changes in substitutes.-- Have there been any changes in the number or types of products that
can be substituted for PET film since January 1, 2008? Do you anticipate any future changes?
Changes in
substitutes
Changes since
January 1, 2008
Anticipated
changes

No Yes

Explain

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III-14. Raw materials.-- Indicate how PET film raw materials prices have changed since January 1,
2008, and how you expect they will change in the future.

Raw
materials
prices

Fluctuate
with no
Overall
No
Overall
clear
increase change decrease
trend

Explain, noting how raw material
price changes have affected your
firm’s selling prices for PET film.

Changes
since
January 1,
2008
Anticipated
changes

III-15. Availability of supply.--Has the availability of PET film in the U.S. market changed since
January 1, 2008? Do you anticipate any future changes?
Availability in the U.S.
market

Please explain, noting the countries and reasons for
No Yes the changes.

Changes since January 1, 2008:
U.S.-produced product
Imports from Brazil
Imports from China
Imports from UAE
Nonsubject imports
Anticipated changes:
U.S.-produced product
Imports from Brazil
Imports from China
Imports from UAE
Nonsubject imports

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III-16. Product changes.-- Have there been any significant changes in the product range, product mix,
or marketing of PET film since January 1, 2008? Do you anticipate any future changes?
Changes in
product range,
product mix, or
marketing
No Yes

Explain, noting whether any changes are country/source specific

Changes since
January 1, 2008
Anticipated
changes

III-17. Demand trends.-- Indicate how demand within the United States and outside of the United States
(if known) for PET film has changed since January 1, 2008, and how you anticipate demand will
change in the future. Explain any trends and describe the principal factors that have affected, and
that you anticipate will affect, these changes in demand.

Market

Overall
No
increase change

Overall
decrease

Fluctuate
with no
clear trend

Demand since January 1, 2008
Within
the United
States
Outside
the United
States
Anticipated future demand
Within
the United
States
Outside
the United
States

Explanation and factors

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III-18. Conditions of competition.-(a) Is the PET film market subject to business cycles (other than general economy-wide
conditions) and/or other conditions of competition distinctive to PET film?

No

Skip to question III-19.

Yes

Business cycles (e.g.
seasonal business)

Yes

Other distinctive
conditions of
competition

If yes, please describe below.

(b) If yes, have there been any changes in the business cycles or conditions of competition for
PET film since January 1, 2008?
No

Yes

If yes, please describe.

III-19. Price comparisons.--Please compare market prices of PET film in U.S. and non-U.S. markets.
Provide information as to time periods and regions for any price comparisons.

III-20. International transportation.-(a) Who typically arranges international transportation for your firm’s imports?
Exporter

Importer

(b) If your firm typically arranges international transportation:
For 2013, report or estimate the average cost to
ship typical volumes of PET film from the listed
country to the United States
Brazil
China
UAE

Dollars per short ton

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III-21. 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 PET film 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 UAE, and (3) the world
as a whole. Of particular interest is such data from 2008 to the present and forecasts for the
future.
III-22. Interchangeability by country-pair.--Is PET film 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

UAE

Other countries

United States
Brazil
China
UAE

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

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III-23. Differences other than price by country-pair.--Are differences other than price (i.e., quality,
availability, transportation network, product range, technical support, etc.) between PET film
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

UAE

Other countries

United States
Brazil
China
UAE

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

III-24. 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.