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U.S. PROCESSORS’/DRYERS’ QUESTIONNAIRE
RAW IN‐SHELL PISTACHIOS FROM IRAN
This questionnaire must be received by the Commission by February 2, 2017
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 raw in‐shell pistachios from Iran (Inv. No. 731‐TA‐
287 (Second 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 processed (i.e. hulled and dried) raw in‐shell pistachios at any time since January 1, 2011?
NO
(Sign the certification below and promptly return only this page of the questionnaire to the Commission)
YES
(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: RISP)
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, the undersigned, acknowledge that information submitted in response to this request for information and throughout this
proceeding or other proceedings may be disclosed to and used: (i) by the Commission, its employees and Offices, and contract
personnel (a) for developing or maintaining the records of this or a related proceeding, or (b) in internal investigations, audits,
reviews, and evaluations relating to the programs, personnel, and operations of the Commission including under 5 U.S.C.
Appendix 3; or (ii) by U.S. government employees and contract personnel, solely for cybersecurity purposes. I understand that all
contract personnel will sign appropriate nondisclosure 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 July 17, 1986, the Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) issued an antidumping
duty order on imports of pistachios from Iran (51 FR 25922). On April 1, 2016, the Commission instituted
a 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 order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury
1
to the domestic industry within a reasonably foreseeable time. Commerce has already rendered an
affirmative determination (81 FR 51857). If the Commission makes an affirmative determination, the
order will remain in place. If the Commission makes a negative determination, Commerce will revoke
the order. Questionnaires and other information pertinent to this proceeding are available at:
https://usitc.gov/investigations/701731/2016/raw_in_shell_pistachios_iran/second_review_full.htm.
Pistachios covered by the order are raw, in‐shell pistachio nuts from which the hulls have been
removed, leaving the inner hard shells, and edible meats. This merchandise is currently provided for in
subheading 0802.51.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTS”). Although the
HTS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes, the Department's written
description of the merchandise under order is dispositive.
Please ensure that your answers to the questions in this questionnaire, except where otherwise
specifically indicated, pertain to only raw, in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted).
Processor/Dryer.--Any person or firm engaged either directly or through a parent company or
subsidiary, in processing/drying pistachio nuts. Processing is defined as performing such services as
removing the hull and drying the remaining shell and nutmeats to a moisture content of 4 to 6 percent.
Firms that perform both roasting and processing/drying operations are included in the term
“processor/dryer” and should complete the “processors’/dryers’” questionnaire with respect to their
processing/drying operations. Firms that do not perform processing/drying operations but purchase
raw in‐shell pistachios (such as firms that roast (final dry), salt, dye, and package pistachio nuts)
should not complete the processors’/dryers’ questionnaire but should instead complete the
purchasers’ questionnaire.
Roaster.--Any person or firm, other than a processor/dryer, engaged either directly or through a parent
company or subsidiary, in roasting (final drying) pistachio nuts. Roasting is defined as performing such
services as roasting (final drying), salting, dyeing, and packaging pistachio nuts. ROASTERS ONLY FIRMS
SHOULD ONLY COMPLETE THE PURCHASERS’ QUESTIONNAIRE.
Processed weight basis.--Weights determined by the processor/dryer after hulling and drying. Reported
quantity data should be reported on a processed weight basis, unless otherwise stated.
1 On July 1, 2010, prior to Commerce’s initiation of the second review scheduled for December 2010, the
Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111‐195) was signed into law.
Among its provisions is a general prohibition on imports from Iran (Sec. 103) that became effective on September
29, 2010. This prohibition on imports led Commerce, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(7), to toll the initiation of the
second review of this order. Commerce announced that it would not initiate the second review until two months
after the lifting of the prohibition (75 FR 67081, November 1, 2010). On January 21, 2016, the Iranian Transactions
and Sanctions Regulations were amended to permit the importation of pistachios from Iran (81 FR 3330).
Commerce subsequently included the second review of this order in its list of reviews scheduled for initiation in
April 2016 (81 FR 10577, March 1, 2016).
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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.
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.
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OMB statistics.‐‐Please report below the actual number of hours required and the cost to your
firm of completing this questionnaire.
I‐2.
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.
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 raw in‐shell pistachios
(hulled/dried, not roasted), including auxiliary facilities operated in conjunction with (whether
or not physically separate from) such facilities.
Establishments
Covered1
City, State
Zip (5 digit)
Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
Additional discussion on establishments consolidated in this questionnaire:
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Position regarding continuation of order.‐‐ Does your firm support or oppose continuation of
the antidumping duty order currently in place, which provides for the imposition of antidumping
duties by U.S. Customs and Border Protection against imports of raw in‐shell pistachios from
Iran?
Support
Oppose
Take no position
.
Please explain:
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.
Extent of
ownership
(percent)
Address
Related importers/exporters.‐‐Does your firm have any related firms, either domestic or
foreign, that are engaged in importing raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) into the
United States or that are engaged in exporting raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted)
to the United States?
No
Yes‐‐List the following information.
Firm name
Country
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 raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted)?
No
Yes‐‐List the following information.
Firm name
Country
Affiliation
Related growers.—
(a) Does your firm, or a parent company of your firm, have any related orchards, either
domestic or foreign, that grow pistachios?
No
Yes
If yes, what percentage of your processed raw in‐shell pistachios is grown by
your own firm, or a parent company of your firm?
(b) What percentage of your processed raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted)
sourced from an unaffiliated grower is sold under your own price decision (pursuant to the
“straight poll system”), as opposed to when the unaffiliated grower retains the final decision
on selling price (pursuant to the “call poll system”)?
I‐8.
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 pistachios?
No
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 Amy Sherman (202‐205‐
3289, amy.sherman@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 raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) since
January 1, 2011.
Check as many as appropriate.
If checked, please describe; leave blank if not applicable.
Plant openings
Plant closings
Relocations
Expansions
Acquisitions
Consolidations
Prolonged shutdowns or
production curtailments
Revised labor agreements
Water shortages or increased
water costs
Other (e.g., technology)
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Anticipated changes in operations.‐‐Does your firm anticipate any changes in the character of
operations or organization (as noted above) relating to the production (hulling/drying) of
pistachios in the future?
No
Yes‐‐Supply details as to the time, nature, and significance of such changes
and provide underlying assumptions, along with relevant portions of
business plans or other supporting documentation that address this
issue. Include in your response a specific projection of your firm’s
capacity to produce raw in‐shell pistachios (in pounds) for 2017 and
2018.
II‐4.
Anticipated changes in operations in the event the order is revoked.‐‐Would your firm
anticipate any changes in the character of its operations or organization (as noted above)
relating to the production (hulling/drying) of pistachios in the future if the antidumping duty
order on raw in‐shell pistachios from Iran were to be revoked?
No
Yes‐‐Supply details as to the time, nature, and significance of such changes
and provide underlying assumptions, along with relevant portions of
business plans or other supporting documentation that address this
issue. Include in your response a specific projection of your firm’s
capacity to produce raw in‐shell pistachios (in pounds) for 2017 and
2018.
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II‐5a. Production using same machinery.‐‐ Please report your firm’s production of products made on
the same equipment and machinery used to convert unhulled pistachios into raw in‐shell
pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted), and the combined production capacity on this shared
equipment and machinery in the periods indicated. Note that this does not include roasting
equipment.
“Overall production capacity” or “capacity” – The level of processing (i.e. hulling/drying) 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 (i.e. hulling/drying) in your U.S. establishment(s), including
production consumed internally within your firm and production for another firm under a toll
agreement.
Quantity (in pounds, processed weight basis)
Calendar year
Item
Overall production capacity
Production of:
Raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried,
not roasted)1
2
Other products
Total production
1
2
2014
2015
2016
0
0
0
0
0
0
Data entered for production of raw in‐shell pistachios will populate here once reported in question II‐6.
Please identify these products: .
II‐5b. Operating parameters.‐‐The production capacity reported in question II‐5a is based on operating
hours 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
processing capacity.
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II‐5e. Product shifting.‐‐Is your firm able to switch production (capacity) between raw in‐shell pistachios
(hulled/dried, not roasted) 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 production capacity, production,
shipments, and inventories related to the production of raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not
roasted) 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; historically normal weather conditions, without weather‐related catastrophe such as
drought or frost; normal pistachio tree yields, taking into account whether the year in question
is a heavy or light year in the two‐year pistachio cycle; normal operating levels (hours per
week/weeks per year) and time for downtime, maintenance, repair, and cleanup; and a
typical or representative product mix). Average prodcution capacity reported in question II‐6
will equal overall production capacity in question II‐5 when the firm reports no "other products"
are produced on the same machinery as in‐scope production; when the firm does produce
"other products" the average production capacity in question II‐6 should be an allocation of
overall production capacity.
“Production” – All processing (i.e. hullinging and drying) in your U.S. establishment(s), including
processing of raw in‐shell pistachios consumed internally within your firm and production for
another firm under a toll agreement.
“Commercial U.S. shipments” –Shipments made within the United States, of raw in‐shell
pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted), as a result of an arm’s length commercial transaction in
the ordinary course of business. A shipment is ‘made within the United States’ if your firm’s
customer takes possession and title to the goods in the United States, even if that customer
later exports the same goods to another country. Merchandise that your firm exports to another
country is not part of your firm’s U.S. commercial shipments. 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. Such transactions are
valued at fair market value. Processor/dryers should consider the raw, in‐shell (hulled/dried, not
roasted) pistachios used to produce roasted pistachios as internal consumption.
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“Transfers to related firms” –Shipments made to related domestic firms. Such transactions are
valued at fair market value.
“Firm”‐‐An individual proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, association, corporation
(including any subsidiary corporation), business trust, cooperative, trustee in bankruptcy, or
receiver under decree of any court.
“Related firm”‐‐A firm that your firm solely or jointly owned, managed, or otherwise controlled;
a firm that solely or jointly owned, managed, or otherwise controlled your firm; and/or a firm
that was solely or jointly owned, managed, or otherwise controlled by a firm that also solely or
jointly owned, managed, or otherwise controlled your firm.
“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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II‐6.
Production, shipment, and inventory data. ‐‐Continued
ALL DATA SHOULD BE FOR RAW IN‐SHELL PISTACHIOS (HULLED/DRIED).
DO NOT INCLUDE ROASTED PISTACHIOS.
Quantity (in pounds, processed weight basis) and value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item
2014
1
2015
2016
Average production capacity (quantity) (A)
Beginning‐of‐period inventories (quantity) (B)
Production (quantity) (C)
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
quantity (D)
value (E)
2
Internal consumption:
quantity (F)
value (G)
2
Transfers to related firms:
quantity (H)
value (I)
3
Export shipments:
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 (which includes hulled and dried pistachios that your firm further processes (i.e., roasts)) 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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II‐6. 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 reflect your firm’s actual
records; and, also provide explanations for any differences (e.g., theft, loss, damage, record systems
issues, etc.) if they exist.
Calendar year
Item
2014
B + C – D – F – H – J – L should equal zero ("0"); if
it does not, provide an explanation.1
2015
0
2016
0
0
1
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.
Quantity (in pounds, processed weight basis)
Calendar year
Item
2014
2015
2016
Channels of distribution:
Commercial U.S. shipments to‐‐
Roasters/rebaggers (M)
Distributors/wholesalers (N)
Retailers (O)
1
Others (P)
1
Describe: .
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.‐‐Please ensure that the quantities reported for channels of distribution
(i.e., lines M through P) in each time period equal the quantity reported for 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 reported must be revised prior to submission to the Commission.
Calendar year
Reconciliation item
M + N + O + P– D = zero ("0"); if not revise.
2014
2015
0
2016
0
0
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Employment data.‐‐Report your firm’s employment‐related data related to the production of
raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) and provide an explanation for any trends in
these data.
“Production and 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.
“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) (U)
2014
2015
2016
Hours worked by PRWs (1,000 hours) (V)
Wages paid to PRWs ($1,000) (W)
Explanation of trends:
II‐9.
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.
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II‐10. Purchases.‐‐Other than direct imports, has your firm otherwise purchased raw in‐shell
pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) since January 1, 2014?
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 supplier where your firm is the importer of
record or consignee.
Reason for purchases:
Quantity (in pounds processed weight basis)
Calendar year
Item
2014
2015
2016
1
Purchases from U.S. importers of
raw in‐shell pistachios from—
Iran
All other sources
Purchases from domestic producers
2
Purchases from other sources
1
2
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:
.
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II‐11. Toll production.‐‐Since January 1, 2011, has your firm been involved in a toll agreement
regarding the production of raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) ?
“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.
II‐12. Foreign trade zones.‐‐
(a)
Firm's FTZ operations.‐‐Does your firm produce raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried,
not roasted)in and/or admit raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted)into a
foreign trade zone (FTZ)?
“Foreign trade zone” is 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).
(b)
Other firms' FTZ operations.‐‐To your knowledge, do any firms in the United States
import raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) into a foreign trade zone (FTZ)
for use in distribution of raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) and/or the
production of downstream articles?
No/Don’t know
Yes‐‐Identify the firms and the FTZs.
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II‐13. U.S. imports.‐‐Since January 1, 2011, has your firm imported raw in‐shell pistachios
(hulled/dried, not roasted)?
“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
II‐14. Effect of order.‐‐Describe the significance of the existing antidumping duty order covering
imports of raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) from Iran 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 order.
II‐15. Likely effect of revocation of order.‐‐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 raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) in the future if
the antidumping duty order on raw in‐shell pistachios from Iran were to be revoked?
No
Yes‐‐Supply details as to the time, nature, and significance of such changes
and provide underlying assumptions, along with relevant portions of
business plans or other supporting documentation for any trends or
projections you may provide.
II‐16. Other explanations.‐‐If your firm would like to explain further 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 David Boyland (202‐708‐4725,
David.Boyland@usitc.gov).
III‐1. Contact information.‐‐ Please identify the responsible individual and the manner by which
Commission staff may contact that individual regarding the confidential information submitted
in part III.
Name
Title
Email
Telephone
Fax
III‐2. Accounting system.‐‐Briefly describe your firm’s financial accounting system. Fiscal year is
defined as the 12‐month period between settlement of your firm’s financial accounts.
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 raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not
roasted):
2. Does your firm prepare profit/loss statements for raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried,
not roasted):
Yes
No
3. 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
4. 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 raw in‐shell pistachios,
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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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.
Product listing.‐‐Please list the products your firm processes in the facilities in which it hulls and
dries raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted), and provide the share of net sales
accounted for by these products in your firm’s most recent fiscal year.
Products
Share of sales
Raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted)
%
%
%
%
%
III‐6.
Does your firm purchase inputs (raw materials, labor, energy, or any services) used in the
hulling/drying of pistachios 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 hulling/drying of raw in‐
shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) that your firm purchases from related suppliers and
that are reflected, as applicable, in table III‐9a or III‐9b. For “Share of total COGS” please report
this information by relevant input on the basis of your most recently completed fiscal year. For
“Input valuation” please describe the basis, as recorded in the company’s own accounting
system, of the purchase cost from the related supplier; e.g., the related supplier’s actual cost,
cost plus, negotiated transfer price to approximate fair market value.
Input
Related supplier
Share of total COGS
Input valuation as recorded in the firm’s accounting books and records
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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 or III‐9b 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.
FOR ALL PROCESSORS/DRYERS OTHER THAN COOPERATIVES‐‐Operations on raw in‐shell pistachios
(hulled/dried, not roasted).‐‐Report the revenue and related cost information requested below on the
pistachio processing operations (hulling and drying, not roasting) performed by your firm’s U.S.
establishment(s).1 Do not report sales of raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) that you
purchased and then resold in the same condition. Also, do not report sales of roasted pistachios. Report
data only as it relates to your firm’s hulling and drying operations on pistachios. 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 (equivalent to, or closest
to, calendar years 2014, 2015, and 2016).
Quantity (in pounds, processed weight basis) and value (in $1,000)
Fiscal year (equivalent to, or closest to, calendar years below)
Item
2014
2015
2016
2
Net sales quantities:
Commercial sales
Internal consumption
Transfers to related firms
0
0
0
Total net sales quantities
2
Net sales values:
Commercial sales
Internal consumption
Transfers to related firms
0
0
0
Total net sales values
3
Cost of goods sold (COGS):
Raw materials
Direct labor
Other factory costs
Total COGS
0
0
0
Gross profit or (loss)
0
0
0
Selling, general, and adm. (SG&A) expenses:
Selling expenses
General and administrative expenses
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total SG&A expenses
Operating income (loss)
Other expenses and income:
Interest expense
All other expense items
4
All other income items
Net income or (loss) before income taxes
Depreciation/amortization included above
0
0
0
1
Include data for all of the pistachios that your firm hulled/dried in its U.S. establishment(s), regardless of whether the resulting raw in‐shell
pistachios were then sold commercially (whether in the U.S. or elsewhere), internally consumed (for example, for roasting), or transferred to
related firms.
2
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 the hulling/drying of pistachios regardless of whether the
resulting raw in‐shell pistachios are later sold commercially, internally consumed (for example, for roasting), or transferred to related firms.
4
Please identify any relevant income generated from by‐products of pistachio hulling/drying operations. Note that any hulled/dried pistachios
that are later roasted by your firm are not by‐product but should be reported as internal consumption:
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.
FOR COOPERATIVES ONLY‐‐Operations on raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted).‐‐ Report
the revenue and related cost information requested below on the pistachio processing operations (hulling
and drying, not roasting) performed by your firm’s U.S. establishment(s).1 Do not report sales of raw in‐
shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) that you purchased and then resold in the same condition.
Also, do not report sales of roasted pistachios. Report data only as it relates to your firm’s hulling and
drying operations on pistachios. 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 (equivalent to, or closest to, calendar years 2014, 2015, and 2016).
Quantity (in pounds, processed weight basis) and value (in $1,000)
Fiscal year (equivalent to, or closest to, calendar years below)
Item
2014
Net sales quantities:2
Commercial sales
2015
2016
Internal consumption
Transfers to related firms
0
0
0
Internal consumption
Transfers to related firms
0
0
0
Direct labor
Other factory costs
Total COGS
0
0
0
Gross profit or (loss)
Total net sales quantities
Net sales values:2
Commercial sales
Total net sales values
3
Cost of goods sold (COGS):
Raw materials4
0
0
0
Selling, general, and adm. (SG&A) expenses:
Selling expenses
General and administrative expenses
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total SG&A expenses
Operating income (loss)
Other expenses and income:
Interest expense
All other expense items
All other income items5
0
0
0
Net income or (loss) before income taxes
Depreciation/amortization included above
1
Include data for all of the pistachios that your firm hulled/dried in its U.S. establishment(s), regardless of whether the resulting raw in‐shell
pistachios were then sold commercially (whether in the U.S. or elsewhere), internally consumed (for example, for roasting), or transferred to
related firms.
2
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 the hulling/drying of pistachios regardless of whether the
resulting raw in‐shell pistachios are later sold commercially, internally consumed (for example, for roasting), or transferred to related firms.
4
Describe how costs associated with member transfers of raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) are recognized in this table:
5
Please identify any relevant income generated from by‐products of pistachio hulling/drying operations. Note that any hulled/dried pistachios
that are later roasted by your firm are not by‐product but should be reported as internal consumption:
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‐9c. Financial data reconciliation.‐‐Total sales value minus total cost of goods sold, should equal
gross profit and this amount less total SG&A expenses should equal operating income or loss.
Does it?
Yes No‐‐Please explain in the space provided below.
III‐10a. FOR ALL PROCESSORS/DRYERS OTHER THAN COOPERATIVES‐‐Nonrecurring items (charges and
gains) included in operations on raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted).‐‐For each
period for which financial results are reported in table 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 in table III‐9a. Provide data for your firm’s three most
recently completed fiscal years (equivalent to, or closest to, calendar years 2014, 2015, and
2016).
Fiscal year (equivalent to, or closest to, calendar years below)
2014
2015
2016
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
2. , classified as
3. , classified as
4. , classified as
5. , classified as
6. , classified as
7. , classified as
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III‐10b. FOR COOPERATIVES‐‐Nonrecurring items (charges and gains) included in operations on raw in‐
shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted)—cooperatives only.‐‐For each period for which
financial results are reported in table III‐9b, please specify all material (significant) nonrecurring
items (charges and gains) in the schedule below, the specific table III‐9b 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‐9b; i.e., if an aggregate nonrecurring item
has been allocated to table III‐9b, 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 in table III‐9b. Provide data for your firm’s three most recently completed fiscal
years (equivalent to, or closest to, calendar years 2014, 2015, and 2016).
Fiscal year (equivalent to, or closest to, calendar years below)
2014
Nonrecurring item: In this column please provide a
brief description of each nonrecurring item and
indicate the specific line item in table III‐9b where
the nonrecurring item is classified.
2015
2016
Nonrecurring item: In these columns please report the amount of the relevant nonrecurring
item reported in table III‐9b.
Value ($1,000)
1. , classified as
2. , classified as
3. , classified as
4. , classified as
5. , classified as
6. , classified as
7. , classified as
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 tables III‐10a or III‐10b above,
please identify where your company recorded these items in your accounting books and records
in the normal course of business.
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III‐12. Asset values.‐‐Report the total assets (i.e., both current and long‐term assets) associated with
the production, warehousing, and sale of raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted). If
your firm does not maintain some or all of the specific asset information necessary to calculate
total assets associated with raw in‐shell pistachios (dried/hulled, not roasted) in the normal
course of business, please estimate this information based upon a method (such as processing,
sales, or costs) that is consistent with relevant cost allocations, as applicable, in table III‐9a or III‐
9b. Provide data for your firm’s three most recently completed fiscal years (equivalent to, or
closest to, calendar years 2014, 2015, and 2016).
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. In the space provided, 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 year (equivalent to, or closest to, calendar years below)
Item
2014
2015
2016
ALL PROCESSORS/DRYERS OTHER THAN COOPERATIVES
Total assets (net)1
COOPERATIVES
Total assets (net)2
1
(ALL PROCESSORS/DRYERS OTHER THAN COOPERATIVES) Describe substantial changes in net asset values:
(COOPERATIVES) Describe substantial changes in net asset values:
2
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III‐13. Capital expenditures and research and development expenses.‐‐Report your firm’s capital
expenditures and research and development (R&D) expenses for raw in‐shell pistachios
(hulled/dried, not roasted). Provide data for your firm’s three most recently completed fiscal
years (equivalent to, or closest to, calendar years 2014, 2015, and 2016).
Value (in $1,000)
Fiscal year (equivalent to, or closest to, calendar years below)
Item
2014
2015
2016
ALL PROCESSORS/DRYERS OTHER THAN COOPERATIVES
Capital expenditures1
COOPERATIVES
Capital expenditures2
ALL PROCESSORS/DRYERS OTHER THAN COOPERATIVES
R&D expenses3
COOPERATIVES
R&D expenses4
1
(ALL PROCESSORS/DRYERS OTHER THAN COOPERATIVES) Please describe the nature, focus, and significance of your firm’s
capital expenditures on raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted):
2
(COOPERATIVES) Please describe the nature, focus, and significance of your firm’s capital expenditures on raw in‐shell
pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted):
3
(ALL PROCESSORS/DRYERS OTHER THAN COOPERATIVES) Please describe the nature, focus, and significance of your firm’s R&D
expenses related to raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted):
4
(COOPERATIVES) Please describe the nature, focus, and significance of your firm’s R&D expenses related to raw in‐shell
pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted):
III‐14. Data consistency and reconciliation.‐‐Please indicate whether your firm’s financial data for
questions III‐9a or III‐9b, as applicable, III‐12, and III‐13 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 questions III‐9a or III‐9b, as applicable, 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 or III‐9b, as applicable, reconcile with data in question II‐6?
Yes
No
If no, please explain.
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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 Michele Breaux (202‐205‐
2781, Michele.breaux@usitc.gov).
IV‐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 IV.
Name
Title
Email
Telephone
Fax
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.‐‐ Raw in‐shell pistachios, open in‐shell, grade very large (sizes 18/20 and 20/22)
Product 2.‐‐ Raw in‐shell pistachios, open in‐shell, grade large (sizes 22/24, 24/26, and 21/25)
Product 3.‐‐ Raw in‐shell pistachios, open in‐shell, grade medium (sizes 26/28, 28/30, and
26/30)
Product 4.‐‐ Raw in‐shell pistachios, open in‐shell, grade small (sizes 30/32, 32/34, and other)
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).
(a) During January 2014 ‐December 2016, 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(s) as appropriate.
No.‐‐Skip to question IV‐3.
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IV‐2(b). Price data.‐‐Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 produced and sold by
your firm.
Report data in actual pounds and actual dollars (not 1,000s).
Product 1
Quantity
Value
(Quantity in pounds, value in dollars)
Product 2
Product 3
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Product 4
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2014:
January‐March
April‐June
July‐September
October‐
December
2015:
January‐March
April‐June
July‐September
October‐
December
2016:
January‐March
April‐June
July‐September
October‐
December
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:
Product 4:
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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.
IV‐3.
Price setting.‐‐ How does your firm determine the prices that it charges for sales of raw in‐shell
pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) (check all that apply)? If your firm issues price lists, please
submit sample pages of a recent list.
Transaction
by
transaction
Contracts
IV‐4.
Set
price
lists
Other
If other, describe
Discount policy.‐‐ Please indicate and describe your firm’s discount policies (check all that
apply).
Annual
total
volume
discounts
Quantity
discounts
IV‐5.
No
discount
policy
Other
Describe
Pricing terms.‐‐
(a)
What are your firm’s typical sales terms for its U.S.‐produced raw in‐shell pistachios
(hulled/dried, not roasted)?
Net 30
days
Net 60
days
(b)
2/10 net
30 days
Other
Other (specify)
On what basis are your firm’s prices of domestic raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried,
not roasted) usually quoted (check one)?
Delivered
F.o.b.
If f.o.b., specify point
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Contract versus spot.‐‐ Approximately what share of your firm’s sales of its U.S.‐produced raw
in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) in 2016 was on a (1) long‐term contract basis,
(2) annual contract basis, (3) short‐term contract basis, and (4) spot sales basis?
Type of sale
Short‐term
Long‐term
Annual
contracts
contracts
contracts
(multiple
(multiple
(multiple
deliveries for
deliveries for
deliveries for 12
less than 12
more than 12
months)
months)
months)
%
%
%
Spot sales
(for a single
delivery)
Total
(should
sum to
100.0%)
Share of 2016 sales
% 0.0 %
IV‐7. Contract provisions.— Please fill out the table regarding your firm’s typical sales contracts for
U.S.‐produced raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) (or check “not applicable” if
your firm does not sell on a long‐term, short‐term and/or annual contract basis).
Short‐term contracts Annual contracts
Long‐term contracts
(multiple
(multiple deliveries
Typical sales
Item
(multiple deliveries for
deliveries for 12
for less than 12
contract provisions
more than 12 months)
months)
months)
Average contract
duration
No. of
days
365
Yes
No
Quantity
Price
Both
Yes
No
Price to end user set Grower
by
Processor
Price renegotiation
(during contract
period)
Fixed quantity
and/or price
Meet or release
provision
Not applicable
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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 raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted)?
Share of 2016
Lead time (average
Source
sales
number of days)
From inventory
%
Produced to order
%
Total (should sum to 100.0%)
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0.0 %
Shipping information.‐‐
(a)
(b)
(c)
What is the approximate percentage of the total delivered cost of U.S.‐produced raw in‐
shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) that is accounted for by U.S. inland
transportation costs? %
Who generally arranges the transportation to your firm’s customers’ locations?
Your firm Purchaser (check one)
Indicate the approximate percentage of your firm’s sales of raw in‐shell pistachios
(hulled/dried, not roasted) that are delivered the following distances from your firm’s
production facility.
Distance from production facility
Share
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 raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) since January 1, 2011 (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.
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IV‐11. End uses.‐‐
(a)
List the end uses of the raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) that your firm
produces. For each end‐use product, what percentage of the total cost is accounted for
by raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) and other inputs?
Share of total cost of end use product
accounted for by
Raw in‐shell
pistachios
(hulled/dried, not
roasted)
End use product
Other inputs
Total
(should sum to
100.0% across)
%
%
0.0 %
%
%
0.0 %
%
%
0.0 %
(b)
Have there been any changes in the end uses of raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried,
not roasted) since January 1, 2011? Do you anticipate any future changes?
Changes in end
uses
No
Yes
Explain
Changes since
January 1, 2011
Anticipated
changes
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IV‐12. Substitutes.‐‐
(a)
Can other products be substituted for raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not
roasted)?
No
Yes‐‐Please fill out the table.
End use in which this
substitute is used
Substitute
Have changes in the price of this substitute
affected the price for raw in‐shell pistachios?
No Yes
Explanation
1.
2.
3.
(b)
Have there been any changes in the number or types of products that can be
substituted for raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) since January 1, 2011?
Do you anticipate any future changes?
Changes in
substitutes
No Yes
Explain
Changes since
January 1, 2011
Anticipated
changes
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IV‐13. Availability of supply.‐‐Has the availability of raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted)
in the U.S. market changed since January 1, 2011? Do you anticipate any future changes?
Availability in the U.S.
Please explain, noting the countries and reasons for the
market
No Yes changes.
Changes since January 1, 2011:
U.S.‐produced product
Subject imports
Nonsubject imports
U.S.‐produced product
Subject imports
Nonsubject imports
Anticipated changes:
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IV‐14. Demand trends.‐‐ Indicate how demand within the United States and outside of the United
States (if known) for raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) has changed since
January 1, 2011, 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.
Your firm’s
market
Overall
increase
No
Overall Fluctuate with
change decrease no clear trend
Explanation and factors
Demand since January 1, 2011
Home market
United States
OECD markets
(excluding the
United States)
Other markets
Anticipated future demand
Home market
United States
OECD markets
(excluding the
United States)
Other markets
IV‐15. Product changes.‐‐ Have there been any significant changes in the product range, product mix,
or marketing of raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) since January 1, 2011? Do you
anticipate any future changes?
Changes in
product range,
product mix, or
marketing
No Yes
Changes since
January 1, 2011
Anticipated
changes
Explain
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IV‐16. Conditions of competition.‐‐
(a) Is the raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) market subject to business cycles
(other than general economy‐wide conditions) and/or other conditions of competition
distinctive to pistachios?
Check all that apply.
Please describe.
No
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
raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) since January 1, 2011?
No
Yes
If yes, describe.
(c) Is your firm part of the Californian Pistachio Export Council authorized by the Export
Trade Company Act?
No
Yes
Describe.
IV‐17. Supply constraints.‐‐Has your firm refused, declined, or been unable to supply raw in‐shell
pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted) since January 1, 2011 (examples include placing customers
on allocation or “controlled order entry,” declining to accept new customers or renew existing
customers, delivering less than the quantity promised, been unable to meet timely shipment
commitments, etc.)?
No
Yes
If yes, please describe.
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IV‐18. Raw materials.‐‐ Indicate how pistachios raw material prices have changed since January 1,
2011, and how you expect they will change in the future.
Raw
materials
prices
Fluctuate
with no
clear
Overall
No
Overall
trend
increase change decrease
Explain, noting how raw material
price changes have affected your
firm’s selling prices for raw in‐shell
pistachios.
Changes since
January 1,
2011
Anticipated
changes
IV‐19. Price comparisons.‐‐Please compare market prices of raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not
roasted) 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 list any studies, surveys, etc. that you are aware of that quantify and/or
otherwise discuss pistachios supply (including production capacity and capacity utilization) and
demand in (1) the United States, (2) each of the other major producing/consuming countries,
including Iran, and (3) the world as a whole. Of particular interest is such data from 2011 to the
present and forecasts for the future.
IV‐21. Export constraints.‐‐Describe how easily your firm can shift its sales of raw in‐shell pistachios
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 raw in‐shell pistachios between the U.S. and alternative country markets
within a 12‐month period.
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IV‐22. Barriers to trade.‐‐Are your firm’s exports of raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted)
subject to any tariff or non‐tariff barriers to trade in other countries?
No
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,
2011, or that are expected to occur in the future.
IV‐23. Interchangeability.—Are raw in‐shell pistachios 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
Iran
Other countries
United States
Iran
For any country‐pair producing raw in‐shell pistachios (hulled/dried, not roasted), 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 raw in‐shell pistachios
(hulled/dried, not roasted) 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
Iran
Other countries
United States
Iran
For any country‐pair, 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.
IV‐26. Other changes in market conditions.‐‐Given that the Commission has not examined this
industry in over a decade, have there been any significant changes in market conditions since
2005 that are not otherwise specified in this questionnaire response?
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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:
https://usitc.gov/investigations/701731/2016/raw_in_shell_pistachios_iran/second_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: RISP
• E‐mail.—E‐mail the MS Word questionnaire to Amy.Sherman@usitc.gov; include a scanned copy of
the signed certification page (page 1). Submitters are strongly encouraged to encrypt nonpublic
documents that are electronically transmitted to the Commission to protect your sensitive information
from unauthorized disclosure. The USITC secure drop‐box system and the Electronic Document
Information System (EDIS) use Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140‐2 cryptographic
algorithms to encrypt data in transit. Submitting your nonpublic documents by a means that does not
use these encryption algorithms (such as by email) may subject your firm’s nonpublic information to
unauthorized disclosure during transmission. If you choose a non‐encrypted method of electronic
transmission, the Commission warns you that the risk of such possible unauthorized disclosure is
assumed by you 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 (202‐
205‐1803). 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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