15-1-3400 U.S. Producer Questionnaire

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U.S. Producers' Questionnaire

Pressure Sensitive Plastic Tape from Italy, Inv. No. AA1921-TA-167 (4th Review)

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U.S. PRODUCERS’ QUESTIONNAIRE
PRESSURE SENSITIVE PLASTIC TAPE FROM ITALY
This questionnaire must be received by the Commission by November 23, 2015
See last page 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 order concerning pressure sensitive plastic tape (“PSP tape”) from
Italy (Inv. No. AA1921-167 (Fourth 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

Website
Has your firm produced PSP tape (as defined on the next page) at any time since January 1, 2009?

(Sign the certification below and promptly return only this page of the questionnaire to the Commission)

YES

(Complete all parts of the questionnaire, and return the entire questionnaire to the Commission)

Return questionnaire via the Commission Drop Box by clicking on the following link:
https://dropbox.usitc.gov/oinv/. (PIN: PSPT)
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 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
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

Fax:

Email address

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PART I.--GENERAL INFORMATION
Background.--On October 21, 1977, the Department of the Treasury issued an antidumping duty finding
on imports of PSP tape from Italy (42 FR 56110). Following first five-year reviews by the Department of
Commerce (“Commerce”) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (“Commission), effective
February 17, 1999, Commerce issued a continuation of the antidumping duty finding on imports of
pressure sensitive plastic tape from Italy (64 FR 51515, September 23, 1999). Following second five-year
reviews by Commerce and the Commission, effective June 25, 2004, Commerce issued a second
continuation of the antidumping duty finding on imports of PSP tape from Italy (69 FR 35584). Following
third five-year reviews by Commerce and the Commission, effective April 5, 2010, Commerce issued a
third continuation of the antidumping duty finding on imports of PSP tape from Italy (75 FR 17124). On
March 2, 2015, the Commission instituted a fourth review pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of
1930 (19 U.S.C. § 1675(c)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the finding would be likely to
lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to the domestic industry within a reasonably
foreseeable time. If both the Commission and Commerce make an affirmative determination, the
finding will remain in place. If either the Commission or Commerce makes a negative determination, the
Department of Commerce will revoke the finding. Questionnaires and other information pertinent to
this proceeding are available at
http://usitc.gov/investigations/701731/2015/pressure_sensitive_plastic_tape_italy/fourth_review_full.
htm.
Pressure sensitive plastic tape (“PSP tape”).--The products covered by this review include PSP tape
measuring over one and three-eighths inches (0.0349 meters) in width and not exceeding four mils in
thickness. The above described PSP tape is classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTSUS) subheadings 3919.10.20 and 3919.90.50. The HTS subheadings are provided for
convenience and for customs purposes. The written description remains dispositive.
Reporting of information.--If information is not readily available from your records in exactly the form
requested, furnish carefully prepared estimates. If your firm is completing more than one questionnaire
in connection with this proceeding (i.e., a producer, importer, and/or purchaser questionnaire), you
need not respond to duplicated questions in the questionnaires.
Confidentiality.--The commercial and financial data furnished in response to this questionnaire that
reveal the individual operations of your firm will be treated as confidential by the Commission to the
extent that such data are not otherwise available to the public and will not be disclosed except as may
be required by law (see 19 U.S.C. § 1677f). Such confidential information will not be published in a
manner that will reveal the individual operations of your firm; however, general characterizations of
numerical business proprietary information (such as discussion of trends) will be treated as confidential
business information only at the request of the submitter for good cause shown.
Verification.--The information submitted in this questionnaire is subject to audit and verification by the
Commission. To facilitate possible verification of data, please keep all of your files, worksheets, and
supporting documents used in the preparation of the questionnaire response. Please also retain a copy
of the final document that you submit.

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Release of information.--The information provided by your firm in response to this questionnaire, as
well as any other business proprietary information submitted by your firm to the Commission in
connection with this proceeding, may become subject to, and released under, the administrative
protective order provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. § 1677f) and section 207.7 of the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR § 207.7). This means that certain lawyers and
other authorized individuals may temporarily be given access to the information for use in connection
with this proceeding or other import-injury proceedings conducted by the Commission on the same or
similar merchandise; those individuals would be subject to severe penalties if the information were
divulged to unauthorized individuals.
I-1.

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

Dollars

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, gathering data, and
completing and reviewing the questionnaire.
We welcome comments regarding the accuracy of this burden estimate, suggestions for
reducing the burden, and any suggestions for improving this questionnaire. Please attach such
comments to your response or send to the Office of Investigations, USITC, 500 E St. SW,
Washington, DC 20436.
I-2.

Establishments covered.--Provide the city, state, zip code, and brief description of each
establishment covered by this questionnaire. If your firm is publicly traded, please specify the
stock exchange and trading symbol in the footnote to the table. Firms operating more than one
establishment should combine the data for all establishments into a single report.
“Establishment” – Each facility of a firm involved in the production of PSP tape, including
auxiliary facilities operated in conjunction with (whether or not physically separate from) such
facilities.
Establishments
Covered1

City, State

Zip (5 digit)

Description2

1
2
3
4
5
6
1

Additional discussion on establishments consolidated in this questionnaire:

Include type of PSP tape (e.g., hot melt, acrylic or natural rubber that is produced:

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Position regarding continuation of finding.--Does your firm support or oppose continuation of
the antidumping duty finding currently in place for PSP tape from the following country?
Country

Support

Oppose

Take no position

Italy
I-4.

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

Yes--List the following information.

Firm name

I-5.

Address

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

Yes--List the following information.

Firm name

I-6.

Extent of
ownership
(percent)

Address

Affiliation

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

Yes--List the following information.

Firm name and country

Address

Affiliation

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

Yes--List the following information.

Firm name

I-8.

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Address

Affiliation

Business plan.--In Parts II and IV 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 PSP tape?

Yes

If yes, please provide the requested documents. If you are not providing the
requested documents, please explain why not.

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION
Further information on this part of the questionnaire can be obtained from Carolyn Carlson (202-2053002, Carolyn.Carlson@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 PSP tape 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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Anticipated changes in operations.--Does your firm anticipate any changes in the character of
your firm’s operations or organization (as noted above) relating to the production of PSP tape in
the future?
No

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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. Include in your response a specific projection of your firm’s
capacity to produce PSP tape (in 1,000 square yards) for 2015 and
2016.

Anticipated changes in operations in the event the finding is revoked.--Would your firm
anticipate any changes in the character of your firm’s operations or organization (as noted
above) relating to the production of PSP tape in the future if the antidumping duty finding on
PSP tape from Italy were to be revoked?
No

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Production using same machinery.--Please report your firm’s production of products made on
the same equipment and machinery used to produce PSP tape, and the combined production
capacity on this shared equipment and machinery in the periods indicated.
“Overall production capacity” or “capacity” – The level of production that your
establishment(s) could reasonably have expected to attain during the specified periods. Assume
normal operating conditions (i.e., using equipment and machinery in place and ready to
operate; normal operating levels (hours per week/weeks per year) and time for downtime,
maintenance, repair, and cleanup).
“Production” – All production in your U.S. establishment(s), including production consumed
internally within your firm and production for another firm under a toll agreement.
Conversion notes:
Square meters to square yards: Multiply by 1.196 (1 square meter = 1.196 square yards)
Square feet to square yards: Divide by 9 (9 square feet = 1 square yard)
Quantity (in 1,000 square yards)
Calendar year
Item

2012

2013

January-September
2014

2014

2015

Overall production
capacity
Production of:
PSP tape1
Other products
Total
1
2

Data entered for production of PSP tape will populate here once reported in question II-6.
Please identify these products:
.

II-5b.

Operating parameters.--The production capacity reported in II-3a is based on operating
per week,
weeks per year.

II-5c.

Capacity calculation.--Please describe the methodology used to calculate overall production
capacity reported in II-5a, and explain any changes in reported capacity.

II-5d.

Production constraints.--Please describe the constraint(s) that set the limit(s) on your firm’s
production capacity.

hours

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Product shifting.--Is your firm able to switch production (capacity) between PSP tape and other
products using the same equipment and/or labor?
No

Yes--(i.e., have produced other products or are able to produce other
products). Please identify other actual or potential products:
.

II-5f.

Product shifting factors.--Please describe the factors that affect your firm’s ability to shift
production capacity between products (e.g., time, cost, relative price change, etc.), and the degree
to which these factors enhance or constrain such shifts.

II-6.

Production, shipment and inventory data.--Report your firm’s total production capacity,
production, shipments, and inventories related to the production of PSP tape in its U.S.
establishment(s) during the specified periods.
“Average production capacity” or “capacity” – The level of production that your
establishment(s) could reasonably have expected to attain during the specified periods. Assume
normal operating conditions (i.e., using equipment and machinery in place and ready to
operate; normal operating levels (hours per week/weeks per year) and time for downtime,
maintenance, repair, and cleanup; and a typical or representative product mix).
“Production” – All production in your U.S. establishment(s), including production consumed
internally within your firm and production for another firm under a toll agreement.
“U.S. commercial shipments” – Shipments made within the United States as a result of an arm’s
length commercial transaction in the ordinary course of business. Report net values (i.e., gross
sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned
goods) in U.S. dollars, f.o.b. your point of shipment.
“Internal consumption” – Product consumed internally by your firm.
“Transfers to related firms” – Shipments made to related domestic firms. Such transactions are
valued at fair market value.

“Related firm” – A firm that your firm solely or jointly owns, manages, or otherwise controls.
Such transactions are valued at fair market value.
“Export shipments” – Shipments to destinations outside the United States, including shipments
to related firms.
“Inventories” – Finished goods inventory, not raw materials or work-in-progress.
Note: As requested in Part I of this questionnaire, please keep all supporting documents/records
used in the preparation of the trade data, as Commission staff may contact your firm regarding
questions on the trade data. The Commission may also request that your company submit copies
of the supporting documents/records (such as production and sales schedules, inventory records,
etc.) used to compile these data.

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Production, shipment and inventory data.--Continued
Conversion notes:
Square meters to square yards: Multiply by 1.196 (1 square meter = 1.196 square yards)
Square feet to square yards: Divide by 9 (9 square feet = 1 square yard)
Quantity (in 1,000 square yards) and value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item

2012

2013

January-September
2014

2014

2015

Average production
capacity1 (quantity) (A)
Beginning-of-period
inventories (quantity) (B)
Production (quantity) (C)
U.S. shipments:
Commercial
shipments:
quantity (D)
value (E)
Internal
consumption:2
quantity (F)
value (G)
Transfers to related
firms:2
quantity (H)
value (I)
Export shipments:3
quantity (J)
value (K)
End-of-period
inventories (quantity) (L)
1

The production capacity 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 should be valued at fair market value. In the event that your firm uses 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 firm’s principal export markets:
.

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Production, shipment and inventory data.--Continued

RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS, PRODUCTION, AND INVENTORY.--Generally, the data reported for the
end-of-period inventories (i.e., line L) should be equal to the beginning-of-period inventories (i.e., line B),
plus production (i.e., line C), less total shipments (i.e., lines D, F, H, and J). 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 any differences (e.g., theft, loss, damage, record
systems issues, etc.) if they exist.
Calendar year
Item

2012

B+C–D–F–H–J–L=
should equal zero ("0") or
provide an explanation.1

2013

January-September
2014

2014

2015

Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are
nonetheless accurate:
.
II-7.

Channels of distribution.--Report your firm’s commercial U.S. shipments by channel of
distribution.
Conversion notes:
Square meters to square yards: Multiply by 1.196 (1 square meter = 1.196 square yards)
Square feet to square yards: Divide by 9 (9 square feet = 1 square yard)
Quantity (in 1,000 square yards)
Calendar year
Item

2012

2013

January-September
2014

2014

2015

Channels of distribution:
U.S. commercial
shipments to
distributors (quantity)
(M)
U.S. commercial
shipments to end
users (quantity) (N)
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.--Please ensure that the quantities reported for channels of distribution
(i.e., lines M and N) in each time period equal the quantity reported for commercial U.S. commercial
shipments (i.e., line D) in each time period. If the calculated fields below return values other than zero
(i.e., “0”), the data reported must be revised prior to submission to the Commission.
Calendar year
Reconciliation item
M + N – D = zero ("0"), if
not revise.

2012

2013
0

January-September
2014

2014
0

2015
0

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PSP tape shipments data (2009-11).--Report the quantity and value of your firm’s U.S.
shipments (including commercial shipments, internal consumption, and transfers, but do not
include exports) of PSP tape produced in your U.S. establishment(s) during the specified periods.
Calendar year
Item

2009

2010

2011

Quantity (in 1,000 square yards), value (in $1,000)
PSP tape:
(Quantity)
(Value)

II-9.

Acrylic and natural rubber PSP tape.--Do the reported data in questions II-6, II-7, and II-8
include data for acrylic and/or natural rubber PSP tape?
No

Yes--COMPLETE PART V OF THIS QUESTIONNAIRE

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Comparability of hot melt vs. all other types of PSP tape.--For each of the following indicate
whether hot melt PSP tape and all other types of PSP tape (e.g. acrylic and natural rubber) are:
fully comparable or the same, i.e., have no differentiation between them; mostly comparable or
similar; somewhat comparable or similar; never or not-at-all comparable or similar; or no
familiarity with products.
(a)

Characteristics and uses.--The differences and similarities in the physical
characteristics and end uses between hot melt PSP tape and all other types of PSP
tape.

Fully comparable

Mostly
comparable

Somewhat
comparable

Not at all
comparable

NA/no familiarity

Please provide a narrative discussion for the comparability ratings you provided in terms of their
characteristics and uses:

(b)

Interchangeability.--The ability to substitute hot melt PSP tape and all other types of
PSP tape in the same application.

Fully
interchangeable

Mostly
interchangeable

Somewhat
interchangeable

Not at all
interchangeable

NA/no
familiarity

Please provide a narrative discussion for the comparability ratings you provided in terms of
their interchangeability:

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Comparability of hot melt vs. all other types of PSP tape.--Continued
(c)

Manufacturing facilities, production processes, and production employees.--Whether
hot melt PSP tape and all other types of PSP tape are manufactured in the same
facilities, from the same inputs, on the same machinery and equipment, and using the
same employees.

Fully the same

Mostly the same

Somewhat the
same

Not at all the
same

NA/no familiarity

Please provide a narrative discussion for the comparability ratings you provided in terms of their
manufacturing processes:

(d)

Channels of distribution.--Channels of distribution/market situation through which hot
melt PSP tape and all other types of PSP tape are sold (i.e., sold direct to end users,
through distributors, etc.).

Fully comparable

Mostly
comparable

Somewhat
comparable

Not at all
comparable

NA/no familiarity

Please provide a narrative discussion for the comparability ratings you provided in terms of their
channels of distribution:

(e)

Customer and producer perceptions.--Perceptions as to the differences and/or
similarities in hot melt PSP tape and all other types of PSP tape in the market (e.g.,
sales/marketing practices).

Fully comparable

Mostly
comparable

Somewhat
comparable

Not at all
comparable

NA/no familiarity

Please provide a narrative discussion for the comparability ratings you provided in terms of their
customer and producer perceptions:

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Comparability of hot melt vs. all other types of PSP tape.--Continued
(f)

Price.--Whether prices are comparable or differ between hot melt PSP tape and all
other types of PSP tape.

Fully comparable

Mostly
comparable

Somewhat
comparable

Not at all
comparable

NA/no familiarity

Please provide a narrative discussion for the comparability ratings you provided in terms of their
prices:

II-11.

Employment data.--Report your firm’s employment-related data related to the production of
PSP tape and provide any explanation for any trends in these data.
“Production related workers” (PRWs) – includes working supervisors and all nonsupervisory
workers (including group leaders and trainees) engaged in fabricating, processing, assembling,
inspecting, receiving, storage, handling, packing, warehousing, shipping, trucking, hauling,
maintenance, repair, janitorial and guard services, product development, auxiliary production
for plant’s own use (e.g., power plant), recordkeeping, and other services closely associated with
the above production operations.
Average number employed may be computed by adding the number of employees, both full
time and part time, for the 12 pay periods ending closest to the 15th of the month and divide
that total by 12. For the January to September periods, calculate similarly and divide by 9.
“Hours worked” – includes time paid for sick leave, holidays, and vacation time. Include
overtime hours actually worked; do not convert overtime pay to its equivalent in straight time
hours.
“Wages paid” – Total wages paid before deductions of any kind (e.g., withholding taxes, old-age
and unemployment insurance, group insurance, union dues, bonds, etc.). Include wages paid
directly by your firm for overtime, holidays, vacations, and sick leave.
Calendar year
Item

Employment data:
Average number of
PRWs (number) (O)
Hours worked by
PRWs (1,000 hours)
(P)
Wages paid to PRWs
($1,000) (Q)

2012

2013

January-September
2014

2014

2015

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Employment data.--Continued
Explanation of trends:

II-12.

Transfers to related firms.--If your firm reported transfers to related firms in question II-6,
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-13.

Purchases.--Other than direct imports, has your firm otherwise purchased PSP tape since
January 1, 2012?
No

Yes--Please indicate the reasons for your firm’s purchases (if your firms’
reasons differ by source, please elaborate) and report the quantity
and value of such purchases below for the specified periods.

“Purchase” – A transaction to buy product from a U.S. corporate entity such as another U.S.
producer, a U.S. distributor, or a U.S. firm that has directly imported the product.
“Direct import” – A transaction to buy from a foreign producer where your firm is the importer
of record or consignee.
Reason for purchases:

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Purchases.--Continued
Conversion notes:
Square meters to square yards: Multiply by 1.196 (1 square meter = 1.196 square yards)
Square feet to square yards: Divide by 9 (9 square feet = 1 square yard)
Quantity (in 1,000 square yards)
Calendar years
Item

2012

2013

2014

January-September
2014

2015

Purchases from U.S.
importers1 of PSP
tape from—
ITALY
Other countries
Purchases from
domestic producers2
Purchases from
other sources2
1

Please list the name of the importer(s) from which your firm purchased this product. If your firm’s import
suppliers differ by source, please identify the source for each listed supplier:
.
2
Please list the name of the producer(s) or U.S. distributor(s) from which your firm purchased this product:
.

II-14.

Toll production.--Since January 1, 2009, has your firm been involved in a toll agreement
regarding the production of PSP tape?
“Toll agreement” – Agreement between two firms whereby the first firm furnishes the raw
materials and the second firm uses the raw materials to produce a product that it then returns
to the first firm with a charge for processing costs, overhead, etc.
No

Yes--Please describe the toll arrangement(s) and name the firm(s) involved.

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Foreign trade zones.-Firm's FTZ operations.--Does your firm produce PSP tape in and/or admit PSP tape into
a foreign trade zone (FTZ)?

(a)

“Foreign trade zone” – a designated location in the United States where firms utilize
special procedures that allow delayed or reduced customs duty payments on foreign
merchandise. A foreign trade zone must be designed as such pursuant to the rules and
procedures set forth in the Foreign-Trade Zones Act.
No

Yes--Describe the nature of your firms operations in FTZs and
identify the specific FTZ site(s).

Other firms' FTZ operations.--To your knowledge, do any firms in the United States
import PSP tape into a foreign trade zone (FTZ) for use in distribution of PSP tape and/or
the production of downstream articles?

(b)

No/Don’t know

II-16.

Yes--Identify the firms and the FTZs.

Direct imports.--Since January 1, 2009, has your firm imported PSP tape?
“Importer” – The person or firm primarily liable for the payment of any duties on the
merchandise, or an authorized agent acting on his behalf. The importer may be the consignee,
or the importer of record.
No

Yes--COMPLETE AND RETURN A U.S. IMPORTERS’ QUESTIONNAIRE

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II-17.

Effect of finding.--Describe the significance of the existing antidumping duty finding covering
imports of PSP tape from Italy in terms of its effect on your firm’s production capacity,
production, U.S. shipments, inventories, purchases, employment, revenues, costs, profits, cash
flow, capital expenditures, research and development expenditures, and asset values. You may
wish to compare your firm’s operations before and after the imposition of the finding.

II-18.

Likely effect of revocation of finding.--Would your firm anticipate any changes in its production
capacity, production, U.S. shipments, inventories, purchases, employment, revenues, costs,
profits, cash flow, capital expenditures, research and development expenditures, or asset values
relating to the production of product in the future if the antidumping duty finding on PSP tape
from Italy were to be revoked?
No

II-19.

Other explanations.--If your firm would like to further explain a response to a question in Part II
that did not provide a narrative 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.--FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Address questions on this part of the questionnaire to Jennifer Brinckhaus (202-205-3188,
Jennifer.Brinckhaus@usitc.gov).
III-1.

III-2.

Accounting system.--Briefly describe your firm’s financial accounting system.
A.

When does your firm’s fiscal year end (month and day)?
If your firm’s fiscal year changed during the data-collection period, explain below:

B.1.

Describe the lowest level of operations (e.g., plant, division, company-wide) for which
financial statements are prepared that include PSP tape:

2.
3.

Does your firm prepare profit/loss statements for PSP tape:
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: As requested in Part I of this questionnaire, please keep all supporting documents/records
used in the preparation of the financial data, as Commission staff may contact your firm
regarding questions on the financial data. The Commission may also request that your company
submit copies of the supporting documents/records (financial statements, including internal
profit-and-loss statements for the division or product group that includes PSP tape, as well as
specific statements and worksheets) used to compile these data.

III-3.

Cost accounting system.--Briefly describe your firm’s cost accounting system (e.g., standard
cost, job order cost, etc.).

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III-4.

Allocation basis.--Briefly describe your firm’s allocation basis, if any, for COGS, SG&A, and
interest expense and other income and expenses.

III-5.

Other products.--Please list the products your firm produces in the facilities in which it produces
PSP tape, and provide the share of net sales accounted for by these products in your firm’s most
recent fiscal year.
Products

Share of sales

PSP tape

%
%
%
%
%

III-6.

Does your firm purchase inputs (raw materials, labor, energy, or any services) used in the
production of PSP tape from any related suppliers (e.g., inclusive of transactions between
related firms, divisions and/or other components within the same company)?
Yes--Continue to question III-7.

III-7.

No--Continue to question III-9a.

Inputs from related suppliers.--Please identify the inputs used in the production of PSP tape
that your firm purchases from related suppliers and that are reflected in table III-9a. For “Share
of total COGS” please report this information by relevant input on the basis of your most
recently completed fiscal year.
Type of input

Related supplier (identify)

Share of total COGS
%
%
%
%
Input valuation (for “input valuation” please describe the basis, as recorded in the company’s
own accounting system, of the purchase cost from the related supplier; for example, the related
supplier’s actual cost, cost plus, negotiated transfer price to approximate fair market value, etc.)

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Inputs from related suppliers at cost.--Please confirm that the inputs purchased from related
suppliers, as identified in III-7, were reported in III-9a (financial results on PSP tape) in a manner
consistent with the firm’s accounting books and records.
Yes
No--In the space below, please report the valuation basis of inputs purchased from related
suppliers as reported in table III-9a.

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III-9a. Operations on PSP tape.--Report the revenue and related cost information requested below on
the PSP tape operations of your firm’s 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. Input
purchases from related suppliers should be consistent with and based on information in the firm’s
accounting books and records. Provide data for your firm’s three most recently completed fiscal years,
and for the specified interim periods. If your firm was involved in tolling operations (either as the toller
or as the tollee), please contact Jennifer Brinckhaus at (202) 205-3188 before completing this section of
the questionnaire.
Quantity (in 1,000 square yards) and value (in $1,000)
Fiscal years ended-Item

2012

2013

January to September
2014

2014

2015

Net sales quantities:
Commercial sales (“CS”)
Internal consumption (“IC”)
Transfers to related firms
(“Transfers”)

Total COGS

Gross profit or (loss)

Total net sales quantities
2

Net sales values:
Commercial sales
Internal consumption
Transfers to related firms
Total net sales values
Cost of goods sold (COGS):
Raw materials

Direct labor
Other factory costs

Selling, general, and administrative
(SG&A) expenses:
Selling expenses
General and administrative
expenses
Total SG&A expenses
Operating income (loss)
Other expenses and income:
Interest expense
All other expense items
All other income items
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.
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.
3
COGS (whether for domestic or export sales) should include costs associated with CS, IC, and Transfers.
2

Note.--The table above contains calculations that will appear when you have entered data in the MS
Word form fields.

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III-9b. Financial data reconciliation.--The calculable line items from question III-9a (i.e., total net sales
quantities and values, total COGS, gross profit (or loss), total SG&A, and net income (or loss))
have been calculated from the data submitted in the other line items. Do the calculated fields
return the correct data according to your firm's financial records ignoring non-material
differences that may arise due to rounding?
Yes

No--If the calculated fields do not show the correct data, please double check the
feeder data for data entry errors and revise.
Also, check signs accorded to the post operating income line items; the two
expense line items should report positive numbers (i.e., expenses are
positive and incomes or reversals are negative--instances of the latter
should be rare in those lines) while the income line item also in most
instances should have its value be a positive number (i.e., income is positive,
expenses or reversals are negative).
If after reviewing and potentially revising the feeder data your firm has
provided, the differences between your records and the calculated fields
persist please identify and discuss the differences in the space below.

III-10. Nonrecurring items (charges and gains) included in the subject product financial results.--For
each annual and interim period for which financial results are reported in question III-9a, please
specify all material (significant) nonrecurring items (charges and gains) in the schedule below,
the specific table III-9a 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-9a; i.e., if an aggregate nonrecurring item has been allocated to table III-9a, only the allocated
value amount included in table III-9a 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 financial results of the subject product in table III-9a.
Fiscal years ended-2012

2013

January-September
2014

2014

2015

Nonrecurring item: In this column please provide a
Nonrecurring item: In these columns please report the amount of the relevant nonrecurring
brief description of each nonrecurring item and
item reported in table III-9a.
indicate the specific line item in table III-9a where the
nonrecurring item is classified.
Value ($1,000)
1.

, classified as

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III-11. Classification of identified nonrecurring items (charges and gains) in the accounting books and
records of the company.--If non-recurring items were reported in table III-10 above, please
identify where your company recorded these items in your accounting books and records in the
normal course of business; i.e., III-10 information designates where these items are reported in
table III-9a.

III-12. Asset values.--Report the total assets (i.e., both current and long-term assets) associated with
the production, warehousing, and sale of PSP tape. If your firm does not maintain some or all of
the specific asset information necessary to calculate total assets for PSP tape 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 firm’s cost allocations in the previous question.
Provide data as of the end of your firm’s three most recently completed fiscal years.
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 (net)
1

Describe

2012
1

2013

2014

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III-13a. Capital expenditures and research and development expenses.--Report your firm’s capital
expenditures and research and development expenses for PSP tape. Provide data for your firm’s
three most recently completed fiscal years, and for the specified interim periods.
Value (in $1,000)
Fiscal years ended-Item

2012

2013

January-September
2014

2014

2015

Capital expenditures
Research and
development
expenses
III-13b. Capital expenditures.--Please indicate the nature, focus, and significance of your firm’s capital
expenditures on the subject product.

III-14. Data consistency and reconciliation.--Please indicate whether your firm’s financial data for
questions III-9a, 12, and 13a are based on a calendar year or your firm’s fiscal year:
Calendar year

Fiscal year

Specify fiscal year

Please note the quantities and values reported in question III-9a should reconcile with the data
reported in question II-6 (including export shipments) as long as they are reported on the same
calendar year basis.
Do these data in question III-9a reconcile with data in question II-6?
Yes

If no, please explain.

III-15. Other explanations.--If your firm would like to further explain a response to a question in Part III
that did not provide a narrative 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 IV.--PRICING AND MARKET FACTORS
Further information on this part of the questionnaire can be obtained from Andrew Knipe (202-2052390, Andrew.Knipe@usitc.gov).
IV-1.

PRICE DATA
IV-2.

This question requests quarterly quantity and value data for your firm’s commercial shipments
to unrelated U.S. customers of the following products produced by your firm.
Product 1.—Pressure sensitive plastic tape with a thickness of 1.6 to 1.7 mil (inclusive), a width
of 42 to 75 millimeters (inclusive), and a length of less than 200 meters. Similar to
Tartan™ box sealing tape 369 produced by 3M or Intertape® 6100 box sealing tape
produced by Intertape Polymer Group (Hot Melt Adhesive).
Product 2.—Pressure sensitive plastic tape with a thickness of 1.8 to 2.0 mil (inclusive), a width
of 42 to 75 millimeters (inclusive), and a length of 900 to 2,000 meters. Similar to
Scotch™ box sealing tape 371 produced by 3M or Intertape® 7100 box sealing tape
produced by Intertape Polymer Group (Hot Melt Adhesive).
Product 3.—Pressure sensitive plastic tape with a thickness of 1.6 to 1.7 mil (inclusive), a width
of 42 to 75 millimeters (inclusive), and a length of less than 200 meters. Similar to
Intertape® 161 box sealing tape produced by Intertape Polymer Group (Acrylic
Adhesive).
Product 4.—Pressure sensitive plastic tape with a thickness of 1.8 to 2.0 mil (inclusive), a width
of 42 to 75 millimeters (inclusive), and a length of 900 to 2,000 meters. Similar to
Intertape® 300 box sealing tape produced by Intertape Polymer Group (Acrylic
Adhesive).
Product 5.—Pressure sensitive plastic tape with a thickness of 1.6 to 1.7 mil (inclusive), a width
of 42 to 75 millimeters (inclusive), and a length of less than 200 meters. Similar to
Intertape® 570 box sealing tape produced by Intertape Polymer Group (Natural
Rubber Adhesive).

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).

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During January 2012-September 2015, did your firm produce 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 table as appropriate.
No.--Skip to question IV-3.

IV-2.

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

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

Product 3
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2012:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2013:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2014:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2015:
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 firm’s U.S. point of shipment.
2
Pricing product definitions are provided on the first page of Part IV.
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:

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Price data.--Continued
(Quantity in square yards, value in dollars)
Product 4
Product 5
Quantity
Value
Quantity

Period of shipment
Value
2012:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2013:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2014:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2015:
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 firm’s U.S. point of shipment.
2
Pricing product definitions are provided on the first page of Part IV.
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 4:
Product 5:

IV-2(c). Pricing data methodology.--Please describe the method and the kinds of documents/records
that were used to compile your price data.
Note: As requested in Part I of this questionnaire, please keep all supporting documents/records
used in the preparation of the price data, as Commission staff may contact your firm regarding
questions on the price data. The Commission may also request that your company submit copies
of the supporting documents/records (such as sales journal, invoices, etc.) used to compile these
data.

Note: For the following questions, please indicate if your responses differ for hot-melt, acrylic, or
natural rubber PSP tape. If there are differences, please discuss these differences in question IV25.

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

IV-4.

Contracts

Other

If other, describe

Annual
total
volume
discounts

No
discount
policy

Other

Describe

Pricing terms.-(a)

What are your firm’s typical sales terms for its U.S.-produced PSP tape?
Net 30
days

(b)

Net 60
days

2/10 net
30 days

Other

Other (specify)

On what basis are your firm’s prices of domestic PSP tape usually quoted (check one)?
Delivered

IV-6.

Set
price
lists

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

Quantity
discounts

IV-5.

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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 PSP
tape in 2014 was on a (1) long-term contract basis, (2) annual contract basis, (3) short-term
contract basis, and (4) spot sales basis?

Share of 2014
sales

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

Type of sale
Short-term
Annual
contracts
contracts
(multiple
(multiple
deliveries for
deliveries for 12
less than 12
months)
months)
%

Total
(should
sum to
100.0%)

Spot sales
(for a single
delivery)
%

0.0

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Contract provisions.--Please fill out the table regarding your firm’s typical sales contracts for
U.S.-produced PSP tape (or check “not applicable” if your firm does not sell on a long-term,
short-term and/or annual contract basis).

Typical sales
contract provisions

Item

Average contract
duration

# of days

Short-term contracts
(multiple deliveries
for less than 12
months)

Annual contracts
(multiple
deliveries for 12
months)

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

365

Yes

Price renegotiation
(during contract
period)

No
Quantity

Fixed quantity
and/or price

Price
Both
Yes

Meet or release
provision

Not applicable
IV-8.

Lead times.--What is the typical lead time between a customer’s order and the date of delivery
for your firm’s sales of its U.S.-produced PSP tape?

Source
From inventory

Produced to order

Total (should sum to 100.0%)
IV-9.

Share of 2014
sales

Lead time (days)

0.0 %

Shipping information.-(a)

What is the approximate percentage of the total delivered cost of U.S.-produced PSP
tape that is accounted for by U.S. inland transportation costs?
%

(b)

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

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Indicate the approximate percentage of your firm’s sales of PSP tape that are delivered
the following distances from your firm’s production facility.
Distance from production facility

Within 100 miles

101 to 1,000 miles

Over 1,000 miles

Total (should sum to 100.0%)

0.0

IV-10. Geographical shipments.--In which U.S. geographic market area(s) has your firm sold its U.S.produced PSP tape since January 1, 2009 (check all that apply)?
Geographic area

√ if applicable

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.
IV-11. End uses.-(a)

Please identify the main end uses of the hot melt, acrylic, and natural rubber PSP tape
that your firm manufactures.

Type of PSP tape
Hot melt
Acrylic
Natural rubber

Packaging tape for
manufacturing or
shipping sector

Packaging tape for
consumer sales
Other (please explain)

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Have there been any changes in the end uses of hot melt, acrylic, or natural rubber PSP
tape since January 1, 2009? Do you anticipate any future changes?
No

Yes

Explain

Changes in end uses since January 1, 2009
Hot melt
Acrylic
Natural rubber
Anticipated changes in end uses
Hot melt
Acrylic
Natural rubber
IV-12. Substitutes.-(a)

Can other products be substituted for PSP tape?
No

Substitute

Yes--Please fill out the table.

End use in which this
substitute is used

Have changes in the price of this substitute
affected the price for PSP tape?
No Yes

Explanation

1.
2.
3.
(b)

Have there been any changes in the number or types of products that can be
substituted for PSP tape since January 1, 2009? Do you anticipate any future changes?
Changes in
substitutes

Changes since
January 1, 2009
Anticipated
changes

No Yes

Explain

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IV-13. Availability of supply.--Has the availability of PSP tape in the U.S. market changed since January
1, 2009? Do you anticipate any future changes?
Availability in the U.S.
market

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

Changes since January 1, 2009:
U.S.-produced product
Subject imports
Nonsubject imports
Anticipated changes:
U.S.-produced product
Subject imports
Nonsubject imports
IV-14. Demand trends.--Indicate how demand within the United States and outside of the United
States (if known) for PSP tape has changed since January 1, 2009, 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
increase

No
change

Fluctuate
Overall
with no
decrease clear trend
Demand since January 1, 2009

Within
the U.S.
Outside
the U.S.
Anticipated future demand
Within
the U.S.
Outside
the U.S.

Explanation and factors

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IV-15. Product changes.--Have there been any significant changes in the product range, product mix,
or marketing of PSP tape since January 1, 2009? Do you anticipate any future changes?
Changes in
product range,
product mix, or
marketing
No Yes

Explain

Changes since
January 1, 2009
Anticipated
changes
IV-16.

Conditions of competition.-(a) Is the PSP tape market subject to business cycles (other than general economy-wide
conditions) and/or other conditions of competition distinctive to PSP tape?
Check all that apply.

Please describe.

Skip to question IV-17.

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
PSP tape since January 1, 2009?
No

Yes

If yes, describe.

IV-17. Supply constraints.--Has your firm refused, declined, or been unable to supply PSP tape 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

If yes, please describe.

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IV-18. Raw materials.--Indicate how PSP tape raw materials prices have changed since January 1, 2009,
and how you expect they will change in the future.

Raw
materials
prices

Fluctuate
with no
clear
Overall
No
Overall
increase change decrease trend

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

Changes since
January 1,
2009
Anticipated
changes
IV-19. Price comparisons.--Please compare market prices of PSP tape in U.S. and non-U.S. markets, if
known. Provide specific information as to time periods and regions for any price comparisons.

IV-20. 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 PSP tape supply (including
production capacity and capacity utilization) and demand in (1) the United States, (2) each of
the other major producing/consuming countries, including Italy, and (3) the world as a whole. Of
particular interest is such data from 2009 to the present and forecasts for the future.
IV-21. Export constraints.--Describe how easily your firm can shift its sales of PSP tape between the
U.S. market and alternative country markets. In your discussion, please describe any contracts,
other sales arrangements, or other constraints that would prevent or retard your firm from
shifting PSP tape between the U.S. and alternative country markets within a 12-month period.

IV-22. Barriers to trade.--Are your firm’s exports of PSP tape subject to any tariff or non-tariff barriers
to trade in other countries?

Yes

If yes, please list the countries and describe any such barriers and any
significant changes in such barriers that have occurred since January 1,
2009, or that are expected to occur in the future.

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IV-23. Interchangeability.--Is PSP tape 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

Italy

Other countries

United States
Italy
For any country-pair producing PSP tape that is sometimes or never interchangeable,
identify the country-pair and explain the factors that limit or preclude interchangeable use:

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IV-24. Factors other than price.--Are differences other than price (e.g., quality, availability,
transportation network, product range, technical support, etc.) between PSP tape 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

Italy

Other countries

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

IV-25. Other explanations.--If your firm would like to further explain a response to a question in Part
IV 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 V.--ACRYLIC AND NATURAL RUBBER PRESSURE SENSITIVE PLASTIC TAPE
Further information on this part of the questionnaire can be obtained from Carolyn Carlson (202-2053002, Carolyn.Carlson@usitc.gov).
V-1.

Acrylic and natural rubber PSP tape.--Report your firm’s production capacity, production,
shipments, inventories, and employment data related to the production of acrylic and/or
natural rubber PSP tape in your U.S. establishment(s) during the specified periods.
Conversion notes:
Square meters to square yards: Multiply by 1.196 (1 square meter = 1.196 square yards)
Square feet to square yards: Divide by 9 (9 square feet = 1 square yard)
Quantity (in 1,000 square yards) and value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item

2012

2013

January-September
2014

2014

2015

Average production capacity (quantity) (A)
Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity) (B)
Production (quantity) (C)
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
quantity (D)
value (E)
Internal consumption:
quantity (F)

value (G)
Transfers to related firms:
quantity (H)

value (I)
Export shipments:
quantity (J)

value (K)
End-of-period inventories (quantity) (L)
Average number of PRWs (M)
Hours worked by PRWs (1,000 hours) (N)
Wages paid to PRWs (value) (O)
1

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2012

B+C–D–F–H–J–L=
should equal zero ("0") or
provide an explanation.1

2013

January-September
2014

2014

2015

Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are
nonetheless accurate:
.

V-2.

Channels of distribution.--Report your firm’s commercial U.S. shipments of acrylic and natural
rubber PSP tape by channel of distribution.
Quantity (in 1,000 square yards)
Calendar year
Item

2012

2013

January-September
2014

2014

2015

Channels of distribution:
U.S. commercial
shipments to
distributors (quantity)
(P)
U.S. commercial
shipments to end
users (quantity) (Q)
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.--Please ensure that the quantities reported for channels of distribution
(i.e., lines M and N) in each time period equal the quantity reported for commercial U.S. commercial
shipments (i.e., line D) in each time period. If the calculated fields below return values other than zero
(i.e., “0”), the data reported must be revised prior to submission to the Commission.
Calendar year
Reconciliation item
P + Q – D = zero ("0"), if
not revise.

2012

2013
0

January-September
2014

2014
0

2015
0

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Financial data.--Report your firm’s financial data related to the production of acrylic and natural
rubber PSP tape in your U.S. establishment(s) during the specified periods.
Conversion notes:
Square meters to square yards: Multiply by 1.196 (1 square meter = 1.196 square yards)
Square feet to square yards: Divide by 9 (9 square feet = 1 square yard)
Quantity (in 1,000 square yards) and value (in $1,000)
Fiscal years ended-Item

2012

2013

January to September
2014

2014

2015

Net sales quantities:
Commercial sales (“CS”)
Internal consumption (“IC”)
Transfers to related firms
(“Transfers”)

Total COGS

Gross profit or (loss)

Total net sales quantities
2

Net sales values:
Commercial sales
Internal consumption
Transfers to related firms
Total net sales values
Cost of goods sold (COGS):
Raw materials

Direct labor
Other factory costs

Note.--The table above contains calculations that will appear when you have entered data in the MS
Word form fields.

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Financial data.--Report your firm’s financial data related to the production of acrylic and natural
rubber PSP tape in your U.S. establishment(s) during the specified periods.
Asset values.--Report the total assets (i.e., both current and long-term assets) associated with
the production, warehousing, and sale of PSP tape. If your firm does not maintain some or all of
the specific asset information necessary to calculate total assets for PSP tape 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 firm’s cost allocations in the previous question.
Provide data as of the end of your firm’s three most recently completed fiscal years.
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 (net)
1

2012

2013

2014

Describe

V-3c.

Capital expenditures and research and development expenses.--Report your firm’s capital
expenditures and research and development expenses for acrylic and natural rubber PSP tape.
Provide data for your firm’s three most recently completed fiscal years, and for the specified
interim periods.
Value (in $1,000)
Fiscal years ended--

Item

2012

2013

January-September
2014

2014

2015

Capital expenditures
Research and
development
expenses
V-3d.

Capital expenditures.--Please indicate the nature, focus, and significance of your firm’s capital
expenditures on the subject product.

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HOW TO FILE YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSE
This questionnaire is available as a “fillable” form in MS Word format on the
Commission’s website at:
http://usitc.gov/investigations/701731/2015/pressure_sensitive_plastic_tape_italy/four
th_review_full.htm.
Please do not attempt to modify the format or permissions of the questionnaire
document. Please submit the completed questionnaire using one of the methods noted
below. If your firm is unable to complete the MS Word questionnaire or cannot use one
of the electronic methods of submission, please contact the Commission for further
instructions.
• Upload via Secure Drop Box.--Upload the MS Word questionnaire along with a scanned copy of the
signed certification page (page 1) through the Commission’s secure upload facility:
Web address: https://dropbox.usitc.gov/oinv/

Pin: PSPT

• E-mail.--E-mail the MS Word questionnaire to Carolyn.Carlson@usitc.gov; include a scanned copy of
the signed certification page (page 1). Please note that submitting your questionnaire by e-mail may
subject your firm’s business proprietary information to transmission over an unsecure environment and
to possible disclosure. If you choose this option, the Commission warns you that any risk involving
possible disclosure of such information is assumed by the submitter and not by the Commission.
If your firm does not produce this product, please fill out page 1, print, sign, and submit a scanned copy
to the Commission.
Parties to this proceeding.--If your firm is a party to this proceeding, it is required to serve a copy of the
completed questionnaire on parties to the proceeding that are subject to administrative protective
order (see 19 CFR § 207.7). A list of such parties may be obtained from the Commission’s Secretary (202205-1803). A certificate of service must accompany the completed questionnaire you submit (see 19 CFR
§ 207.7). Service of the questionnaire must be made in paper form.

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