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U.S. PRODUCERS’ QUESTIONNAIRE
CARBON AND CERTAIN ALLOY STEEL WIRE ROD (“WIRE ROD”) FROM
BELARUS, ITALY, KOREA, RUSSIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, TURKEY,
THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UKRAINE, AND THE UNITED KINGDOM
This questionnaire must be received by the Commission by October 13, 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
countervailing duty investigations and antidumping duty investigations concerning wire rod from Belarus, Italy, Korea, Russia, South
Africa, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom (Inv. Nos. 701‐TA‐573‐574 and 731‐TA‐1349‐1358
(Final)). The information requested in the questionnaire is requested under the authority of the Tariff Act of 1930, title VII. This
report is mandatory and failure to reply as directed can result in a subpoena or other order to compel the submission of records or
information in your firm’s possession (19 U.S.C. § 1333(a)).
Name of firm
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Website
Has your firm produced wire rod (as defined on next page) at any time since January 1, 2014?
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 U.S. International Trade Commission Drop Box by clicking on the
following link: https://dropbox.usitc.gov/oinv/. (PIN: WR10)
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the information herein supplied in response to this questionnaire is complete and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief and understand that the information submitted is subject to audit and verification by the Commission.By
means of this certification I also grant consent for the Commission, and its employees and contract personnel, to use the
information provided in this questionnaire and throughout this proceeding in any other import‐injury proceedings conducted by
the Commission on the same or similar merchandise.
I, 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.‐‐This proceeding was instituted in response to a petition filed on March 28, 2017, by
Charter Steel, Saukville, Wisconsin; Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc., Tampa, Florida; Keystone Consolidated
Industries, Inc., Peoria, Illinois; and Nucor Corporation, Charlotte, North Carolina. Countervailing and/or
antidumping duties may be assessed on the subject imports as a result of these proceedings if the
Commission makes an affirmative determination of injury, threat, or material retardation, and if the U.S.
Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) makes an affirmative determination of subsidization and/or
dumping. Questionnaires and other information pertinent to this proceeding are available at
https://www.usitc.gov/investigations/701731/2017/carbon_and_certain_alloy_steel_wire_rod_belarus/
final.htm.
Wire rod.‐‐ Certain hot‐rolled products of carbon steel and alloy steel, in coils, of approximately round
cross section, less than 19.00 mm in actual solid cross‐sectional diameter. Specifically excluded are steel
products possessing the above‐noted physical characteristics and meeting the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) definitions for (a) stainless steel; (b) tool steel; (c) high‐nickel
steel; (d) ball bearing steel; or (e) concrete reinforcing bars and rods. Also excluded are free cutting steel
(also known as free machining steel) products (i.e., products that contain by weight one more of the
following elements: 0.1 percent or more of lead, 0.05 percent or more of bismuth, 0.08 percent or more
of sulfur, more than 0.04 percent of phosphorous, more than 0.05 percent of selenium, or more than
0.01 percent of tellurium). All products meeting the physical description of subject merchandise that are
not specifically excluded are included in this scope.
The products under investigation are currently classifiable under subheadings 7213.91.3011,
7213.91.3015, 7213.91.3020, 7213.91.3093, 7213.91.4500, 7213.91.6000, 7213.99.0030, 7227.20.0030,
7227.20.0080, 7227.90.6010, 7227.90.6020, 7227.90.6030, and 7227.90.6035 of the HTSUS. Products
entered under subheadings 7213.99.0090 and 7227.90.6090 of the HTSUS also may be included in this
scope if they meet the physical description of subject merchandise above. Although the HTSUS
subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope
of this proceeding is dispositive.
Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire rod.‐‐Wire rod, Grade 1080 and higher for tire cord
and tire bead wire rod production, with 0.8 percent and higher carbon content, measuring 5.0 mm or
more but not more than 6.5 mm in cross‐sectional diameter, low manganese content in the range of
0.25 ‐ 0.6 percent, and having no inclusions greater than 20 microns.
Reporting of information.‐‐If information is not readily available from your records, provide carefully
prepared estimates. If your firm is completing more than one questionnaire (i.e., a producer, importer,
and/or purchaser questionnaire), you need not respond to duplicated questions.
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 files, worksheets, and supporting
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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.
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‐1b. TAA information release.‐‐In the event that the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)
makes an affirmative final determination in this proceeding, do you consent to the USITC's
release of your contact information (company name, address, contact person, telephone
number, email address) appearing on the front page of this questionnaire to the Departments of
Commerce, Labor, and Agriculture, as applicable, so that your firm and its workers can be made
eligible for benefits under the Trade Adjustment Assistance program?
No
Yes
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 wire rod, including
auxiliary facilities operated in conjunction with (whether or not physically separate from) such
facilities.
Establishments
City, State
Zip (5 digit)
Description
covered1
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
Additional discussion on establishments consolidated in this questionnaire: .
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Petition support.‐‐Does your firm support or oppose the petition?
Country
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Support
Oppose
Take no position
Belarus (antidumping)
Italy (antidumping)
Italy (countervailing duty)
Korea (antidumping)
Russia (antidumping)
South Africa (antidumping)
Spain (antidumping)
Turkey (antidumping)
Turkey (countervailing duty)
UAE (antidumping)
Ukraine (antidumping)
United Kingdom (antidumping)
Ownership.‐‐Is your firm owned, in whole or in part, by any other firm?
No
Yes‐‐List the following information.
Firm name
Address
Extent of
ownership
(percent)
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Related importers/exporters.‐‐Does your firm have any related firms, either domestic or
foreign, that are engaged in importing wire rod from Belarus, Italy, Korea, Russia, South Africa,
Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom into the United States or
that are engaged in exporting wire rod from Belarus, Italy, Korea, Russia, South Africa, Spain,
Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom to the United States?
No
Yes‐‐List the following information.
Firm name
Country
Affiliation
Related producers.‐‐Does your firm have any related firms, either domestic or foreign, that are
engaged in the production of wire rod?
No
Yes‐‐List the following information.
Firm name
Country
Affiliation
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PART II.‐‐TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION
Further information on this part of the questionnaire can be obtained from Justin Enck (202‐205‐3363,
justin.enck@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 wire rod since January 1, 2014.
(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
other (e.g., technology)
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II‐3a. Production using same machinery.‐‐Please report your firm’s production of products made on
the same equipment and machinery used to produce wire rod, 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.
Quantity (in short tons)
Calendar years
Item
2014
Overall production capacity
2016
2016
2017
Total in‐scope production
0
0
0
0
0
Production of out‐of‐scope
merchandise:
Rebar
0
0
0
0
0
1
Rounds
Merchant bar
2
Other products
Total production
1
2
2015
January‐September
These data will populate from question II‐7.
Please identify these products: .
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II‐3b. Operating parameters.‐‐The production capacity reported in II‐3a is based on operating hours
per week, weeks per year. Report any date‐specific periods when the establishments were
not operating (i.e., not actually producing product) at the reported parameters.
II‐3c. Capacity calculation.‐‐Please describe the methodology used to calculate overall production
capacity reported in II‐3a, and explain any changes in reported capacity.
II‐3d. Production constraints.‐‐Please describe the constraint(s) that set the limit(s) on your firm’s
production capacity.
II‐3e. Product shifting.—
(i)
Is your firm able to switch production (capacity) between wire rod 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)
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.
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Product shifting: .—
(i)
Is your firm able to switch production (capacity) between Grade 1080 and higher tire cord
and tire bead wire rod and other wire rod 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)
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‐4.
Tolling.‐‐Since January 1, 2014, has your firm been involved in a toll agreement regarding the
production of wire rod?
“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
If yes‐‐ Please describe the toll arrangement(s) and name the firm(s)
involved.
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Foreign trade zones.‐‐
(a)
Firm's FTZ operations.‐‐Does your firm produce wire rod in and/or admit wire rod 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
If 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 wire rod into a foreign trade zone (FTZ) for use in distribution of wire rod and/or
the production of downstream articles?
II‐6.
No
Yes
If yes‐‐Identify the firms and the FTZs.
Importer.‐‐Since January 1, 2014, has your firm imported wire rod?
“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
If yes‐‐ COMPLETE AND RETURN A U.S. IMPORTERS’ QUESTIONNAIRE
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Production, shipment, and inventory data.‐‐Report your firm’s production capacity, production,
shipments, and inventories related to the production of wire rod 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.
“Commercial U.S. 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. Such transactions are
valued at fair market value.
“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.
“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
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
2014
2015
January‐September
2016
2016
2017
1
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)
2
Value (G)
Transfers to related firms:
Quantity (H)
2
2
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 .
2
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must 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: .
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 years
Reconciliation
B + C – D – F – H – J – L = should equal
zero ("0") or provide an explanation.1
1
2014
0
2015
0
January‐September
2016
0
2016
0
Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are
nonetheless accurate: .
2017
0
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Channels of distribution.‐‐Report your firm’s commercial U.S. shipments by channel of
distribution.
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
Channels of distribution:
Commercial U.S. shipments:
To distributors (quantity) (M)
To end users (quantity) (N)
2014
2015
January‐September
2016
2016
2017
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. 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 years
Reconciliation
M + N – D = zero ("0"), if not revise.
2014
2015
0
January‐September
2016
0
2016
0
0
2017
0
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Production by type.‐‐Report your firm’s production of wire rod by type for the specified periods.
Quantity (in short tons)
Calendar years
Item
2014
2015
January‐September
2016
2016
2017
Production of in‐scope merchandise:
Low/medium‐low carbon
industrial/standard quality wire rod (O)
High/medium‐high carbon
industrial/standard quality wire rod (P)
All grades of tire cord and tire bead
quality wire rod 1 (Q)
Welding quality wire rod (R)
Suspension spring wire rod (S)
Cold heading quality (CHQ) wire rod (T)
Other specialty carbon and alloy quality
wire rod (U)
0
0
0
0
0
Total
1
Include all grades of tire cord and bead – not limited to grade 1080 or higher.
RECONCILIATION OF PRODUCTION.‐‐Please ensure that the quantities reported for production (i.e., lines
P through U) in each time period equal the quantity reported for production (i.e., line C) in each time
period in question II‐7. 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 years
Reconciliation
O + P + Q + R + S + T + U – C = zero
("0"), if not revise.
2014
2015
0
January‐September
2016
0
2016
0
0
2017
0
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II‐10. U.S. shipments by type.‐‐Report your firm’s U.S. shipments (including U.S. commercial
shipments, internal consumption, and transfers), by type, related to the production of wire rod
in your U.S. establishment(s) during calendar year 2016.
U.S. shipments in 2016
Commercial
shipments
Item
Internal
consumption
Transfers
Quantity (in short tons)
U.S. shipments.‐‐
Low/medium‐low carbon
industrial/standard quality wire rod (AI)
High/medium‐high carbon
industrial/standard quality wire rod (AJ)
All grades of tire cord and tire bead quality
wire rod 1 1 (AK)
Welding quality wire rod (AL)
Suspension spring wire rod (AM)
Cold heading quality (CHQ) wire rod (AN)
Other specialty carbon and alloy quality
wire rod (AO)
All other wire rod shipments (AP)
0
0
0
Total (AQ)
1
Include all grades of tire cord and bead – not limited to grade 1080 or higher.
RECONCILIATION OF U.S. SHIPMENTS.‐‐Please ensure that the quantities reported for U.S. shipments
(i.e., lines AI through AP) in 2016 in this question equal their equivalent item in the previous questions
(i.e., line D for commercial U.S. shipments, line F for internal consumption, and line H for transfers to
related firms) in in 2016. 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.
U.S. shipments in 2016
Commercial
shipments
Item Reconciliation
AB + AC + AD + AE + AF + AG +AH + AI – D/F/H =
zero ("0"), if not revise.
Internal
consumption
Transfers
Quantity (in short tons)
0
0
0
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II‐11. Employment data.‐‐Report your firm’s employment‐related data related to the production of
wire rod 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. For the January to September periods, calculate similarly and divide by 9.
If your firm had the same number of PRWs in all calendar years and had not experienced
any changes in PRWs in the most recent interim period, you would have the same
number of PRWs for the interim periods, regardless of whether the interim periods are
Jan‐Mar (Q1), Jan‐June (Q1+Q2), or Jan‐Sept (Q1+Q2+Q3).
“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 years
Item
2014
2015
January‐September
2016
2016
2017
Average number of PRWs
(number)
Hours worked by PRWs
(1,000 hours)
Wages paid to PRWs ($1,000)
Explanation of trends:
II‐12. Related firms.‐‐If your firm reported transfers to related firms in question II‐7, 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‐13. Purchases.‐‐Other than direct imports, has your firm otherwise purchased wire rod since
January 1, 2014?
“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.
No
Yes‐‐Report such purchases below and explain the reasons for your firms'
purchases:
(Quantity in short tons)
Calendar years
Item
2014
2015
January‐September
2016
2016
2017
1
Purchases from U.S. importers
of wire rod from‐‐
Belarus
Italy
Korea
Russia
South Africa
Spain
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Canada
All other sources
Purchases from domestic
producers2
3
Purchases from other sources
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:
.
3
Please list the name of the firm(s) from which your firm purchased this product: .
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II‐14. Captive production use.‐‐Please report your firm’s internal consumption and/or transfers to
related firms in 2016 by disposition. Identify below the form of the product your firm internally
consumes or transfers to a related firm (not the form of the product following its processing by
an affiliate).
Transfers to related firms
Internal consumption
2016
2016
(short tons)
(short tons)
Products
Sold as wire rod
1
Unusable/not further processed
2
Processed into other products
Total
N/A
0
0
1
Please describe these products: .
Please identify the top‐5 products wire rod was processed into by your firm, rank ordered by larger to
smaller quantity: .
2
RECONCILIATION OF INTERNAL CONSUMPTION AND TRANSFERS.—The sum of the data reported above
should be equal to the 2016 data reported for internal consumption and transfers in question II‐7 for
2016. 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.
Reconciliation
Data in this question minus data in
question II‐7.
Internal consumption
2016
(short tons)
0
Transfers to related firms
2016
(short tons)
0
II‐15. 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 Joanna Lo (202‐205‐1888, joanna.lo@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.
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:
Note.‐‐Please note that we are requesting that firms report their financial data
on a calendar year basis.
B.1. Describe the lowest level of operations (e.g., plant, division, company‐wide) for
which financial statements are prepared that include wire rod:
2. Does your firm prepare profit/loss statements for wire rod:
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 wire rod, 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‐4a. Allocation basis.‐‐Briefly describe your firm’s allocation basis, if any, for COGS, SG&A, and
interest expense and other income and expenses.
III‐4b. Allocation changes.‐‐Please describe how changes in the production or sales of products other
than wire rod by your firm have impacted the allocations of fixed costs, such as other factory
costs, and SG&A expenses to wire rod. Please take into account products not only from the
facilities in which your firm produced wire rod, but also relevant firm‐wide production.
III‐5.
Product listing.‐‐Please list the products your firm produced in the facilities in which your firm
produced wire rod, and provide the share of net sales accounted for by these products in your
firm’s most recent calendar year.
Products
III‐6.
Share of sales
wire rod
%
%
%
%
%
Does your firm purchase inputs (raw materials, labor, energy, or any services) used in the
production of wire rod 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.
No‐‐Continue to question III‐9a.
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Inputs from related suppliers.‐‐Please identify the inputs used in the production of wire rod that
your firm purchases from related suppliers and that are reflected in question III‐9a. For “Share
of total COGS” please report this information by relevant input on the basis of your most
recently completed calendar year. For “Input valuation” please describe the basis, as recorded in
your 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
III‐8.
Inputs purchased from related suppliers.‐‐Please confirm that the inputs purchased from
related suppliers, as identified in question III‐7, were reported in question III‐9a (financial results
on total wire rod) in a manner consistent with your 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 question III‐9a.
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III‐9a. Overall operations on wire rod.‐‐Report the revenue and related cost information requested
below on the wire rod operations of your firm’s U.S. establishment(s).1 Do not report resales of
purchased wire rod. Note that internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be
valued at fair market value. Provide data for your firm’s three most recent calendar 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 Joanna Lo (202‐205‐1888, joanna.lo@usitc.gov) before
completing this section of the questionnaire.
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
2014
2015
January‐September
2016
2016
2017
2
Net sales quantities:
Commercial sales (“CS”)
Internal consumption (“IC”)
Transfers to related firms (“Transfers”)
0
0
0
0
0
Internal consumption
Transfers to related firms
0
0
0
0
0
Direct labor
Other factory costs
Total COGS
0
0
0
0
0
Gross profit or (loss)
0
0
0
0
0
Total net sales quantities
Net sales values:2
Commercial sales
Total net sales values
Cost of goods sold (COGS):3
Raw materials
Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A)
expenses:
Selling expenses
General and administrative expenses
0
0
0
0
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 items
Net income or (loss) before income taxes
Depreciation/amortization included above
0
0
0
0
0
1 Include only sales (whether domestic or export) and costs related to your U.S. manufacturing operations.
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 CS, IC, and Transfers.
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. Open market operations on wire rod.‐‐Report the revenue and related cost information
requested below on the wire rod operations of your U.S. establishment(s).1 Include both
domestic and export commercial sales of the wire rod your firm produced, but do not include
internal consumption or transfers to related firms. Provide data for your firm’s three most
recently completed calendar years and for the specified interim periods.
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
2014
2015
January‐September
2016
2016
2017
Commercial sales quantities from III‐9a
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial sales values from III‐9a
0
0
0
0
0
Direct labor
Other factory costs
3
Cost of goods sold (COGS):
Raw material costs
Total COGS
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
All other expense items
All other income items
0
0
Gross profit or (loss)
Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A)
expenses:
Selling expenses
General and administrative expenses
Total SG&A expenses
Operating income (loss)
Other expenses and income:
Interest expense
Net income or (loss) before income taxes
Depreciation/amortization included above
0
0
1
0
Include only sales (whether domestic or export) and costs related to your U.S. manufacturing operations.
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 CS.
Note ‐‐ The tables above contain calculations that will appear when you have entered data in the MS
Word form fields.
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III‐9c. Allocation of other factory cost as a ratio of total COGS.‐‐If you reported higher other factory
costs as a ratio of total COGS for open market sales than those costs as a ratio of total COGS for
overall market sales, please explain why other factory costs is a higher percentage in open
market sales. In your explanation, please also explain any large fluctuations in reported other
factory costs for both markets.
III‐10. Financial data reconciliation.‐‐The calculable line items from questions III‐9a and III‐9b (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.
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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 or III‐
9b, please specify all material (significant) nonrecurring items (charges and gains) in the
schedule below, the specific question III‐9a or 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 questions III‐9a or III‐9b; i.e., if an aggregate nonrecurring item has
been allocated to question III‐9a or III‐9b, only the allocated value amount included in question
III‐9a or III‐9b 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 question III‐9a or III‐9b.
Calendar years
2014
Nonrecurring item: In this column please provide a brief
description of each nonrecurring item and indicate the
specific line item in question III‐9a or III‐9b where the
nonrecurring item is classified.
2015
January‐September
2016
2016
2017
Nonrecurring item: In these columns please report the amount of the relevant
nonrecurring item reported in question III‐9a or 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‐12. Classification of identified nonrecurring items (charges and gains) in the accounting books and
records of the company.‐‐If non‐recurring items were reported in question III‐11 above, please
identify where your company recorded these items in your accounting books and records in the
normal course of business; i.e., just as responses to question III‐11 identify where these items
are reported in question III‐9a or III‐9b.
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Asset values.‐‐Report the total assets (i.e., both current and long‐term assets) associated with
the production, warehousing, and sale of wire rod. If your firm does not maintain some or all of
the specific asset information necessary to calculate total assets for wire rod in the normal
course of business, please estimate this information based upon a method (such as production,
sales, or costs) that is consistent with relevant cost allocations in question III‐9a. Provide data
as of the end of your firm’s three most recently completed calendar 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)
Calendar years
Item
2014
1
Total assets (net)
1
III‐14.
2015
2016
Describe
Capital expenditures and research and development expenses.‐‐Report your firm’s capital
expenditures and research and development expenses for wire rod. Provide data for your
firm’s three most recently completed calendar years and for the specified interim periods.
Value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
2014
1
2015
January‐September
2016
2016
2017
Capital expenditures
Research and development
expenses2
1
Please describe the nature, focus, and significance of your firm’s capital expenditures on the subject
product.
2
Please describe the nature, focus, and significance of your firm’s R&D expenses related to subject
product.
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III‐15. Data consistency and reconciliation.‐‐Please indicate whether your firm’s financial data for
questions III‐9a, III‐9b, 13, and 14 are based on a calendar years.
Yes
No
Please note the quantities and values reported in question III‐9a should reconcile with the data
reported in question II‐7 (including export shipments) as long as they are reported on the same
calendar year basis.
RECONCILIATION OF TRADE VS FINANCIAL DATA.‐‐Please ensure that the quantities and values reported
for total shipments in part II equal the quantities and values reported total net sales in part III of this
questionnaire in each time period. If the calculated fields below return values other than zero (i.e., “0”)
and both are being reported on a calendar basis, please explain the discrepancy below.
Calendar year
Reconciliation
2014
Quantity: Trade data from question
II‐7 (lines D, F, H, and J) less financial
total net sales quantity data from
question III‐9a, = zero ("0").
2015
0
January ‐ September
2016
0
2016
0
Value: Trade data from question II‐7
(lines E, G, I, and K) less financial
total net sales value data from
question III‐9a, = zero ("0").
0
0
0
Do these data in question III‐9a reconcile with data in question II‐7?
Yes
No
If no, please explain.
2017
0
0
0
0
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If your responses to any of the items in questions III‐16, III‐17, and III‐18 differ by country, please
describe these differences and, as applicable, indicate which country or countries your response refers
to in the relevant form fields.
III‐16. Effects of imports on investment.‐‐Since January 1, 2014, has your firm experienced any actual
negative effects on its return on investment or the scale of capital investments as a result of
imports of wire rod from Belarus, Italy, Korea, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine,
United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom?
No
Yes‐‐My firm has experienced actual negative effects as follows:
(check as many as appropriate)
Cancellation, postponement, or
rejection of expansion projects
(please describe)
Denial or rejection of investment
proposal
Reduction in the size of capital
investments
Return on specific investments
negatively impacted
Imports of grade 1080 or higher
tire cord quality wire rod and tire
bead quality wire rod
Other
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III‐17. Effects of imports on growth and development.‐‐Since January 1, 2014, has your firm
experienced any actual negative effects on its growth, ability to raise capital, or existing
development and production efforts (including efforts to develop a derivative or more advanced
version of the product) as a result of imports of wire rod from Belarus, Italy, Korea, Russia, South
Africa, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom?
No
Yes‐‐My firm has experienced actual negative effects as follows:
(check as many as appropriate)
(please describe)
Rejection of bank loans
Lowering of credit rating
Problem related to the issue of
stocks or bonds
Ability to service debt
Return on specific investments
negatively impacted
Imports of grade 1080 or higher
tire cord quality wire rod and tire
bead quality wire rod
Other
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III‐18. Anticipated effects of imports.‐‐Does your firm anticipate any negative effects due to imports of
wire rod from Belarus, Italy, Korea, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab
Emirates, and the United Kingdom? Include all anticipated negative affects listed in questions III‐
16 and III‐17.
No
Yes
If yes, my firm anticipates negative effects as follows:
III‐19. 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 Emily Burke (202‐205‐3191,
Emily.Burke@usitc.gov).
IV‐1. Contact information.‐‐Please identify the individual that Commission staff may contact
regarding the confidential information submitted in part IV.
Name
Title
Email
Telephone
PRICE DATA
IV‐2. This question requests quarterly quantity and value data for your firm’s commercial shipments
to unrelated U.S. customers since January 1, 2014 of the following products produced by your
firm.
Product 1.‐‐Industrial quality wire rod, grade C1006, 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) through 12 mm (15/32 inch) in
diameter, for hangers, chain link fencing, collated nails and staples, grates, and other
formed products (in green condition, e.g., NOT cleaned, coated, etc.).
Product 2.‐‐Industrial quality wire rod, grade C1008 through C1010, 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) through 12 mm
(15/32 inch) in diameter, for hangers, chain link fencing, collated nails and staples, grates,
and other formed products (in green condition, e.g., NOT cleaned, coated, etc.).
Product 3.‐‐Mesh quality wire rod, grades C1006 through C1015, 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) through 14 mm
(9/16 inch) in diameter, for the manufacturing of concrete reinforcement products such as
wire for A‐82 applications (in green condition, e.g., NOT cleaned, coated, etc.).
Product 4.‐‐Grades C1050 through C1070, 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) through 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) in diameter, for
spring applications excluding valve spring (in green condition, e.g., NOT cleaned, coated,
etc.).
Product 5.‐‐Industrial quality wire, grades C1060 through 1065, 5.5mm (7/32 inch) through 17.5 mm
(11/16 inch) in diameter, for spring wire rod used in upholstery and mechanical applications,
as well as oil‐tempered spring applications.
Product 6.‐‐ Suspension spring steel wire rod, grade SAE 9254, 5.5 millimeters (7/32 inch) through 21
millimeters (53/64 inch) in diameter, for use in the production of automotive and railway
coil and suspension springs.
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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).
During January 2014‐September 2017, 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 tables as appropriate.
No.‐‐Skip to question IV‐3.
IV‐2(a). Price data.‐‐Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 produced and sold by
your firm.
Report data in actual short tons and actual dollars (not 1,000s).
(Quantity in short tons, value in dollars)
Product 1
Quantity
Value
Product 2
Product 3
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
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
2017:
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 your firm’s product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 1:
Product 2:
Product 3:
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IV‐2(a). Price data.‐‐Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 produced and sold by
your firm.
Report data in actual short tons and actual dollars (not 1,000s).
(Quantity in short tons, value in dollars)
Product 4
Product 5
Product 6
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
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
2017:
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 your firm’s product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 4:
Product 5:
Product 6:
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IV‐2(b). 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.‐‐
(a)
How does your firm determine the prices that it charges for sales of wire rod (check all
that apply)? If your firm issues price lists, please submit sample pages of a recent list.
Transaction
by
transaction
Contracts
(b)
Separate
surcharge
If other, describe
Other
If other, describe. If separate surcharge, describe how
your surcharge mechanism works.
Discount policy.‐‐Please indicate and describe your firm’s discount policies (check all that apply).
Quantity
discounts
Other
How does your firm take into account scrap prices when setting prices for wire rod?
Included in
cost
IV‐4.
Set
price
lists
Annual
total
volume
discounts
No
discount
policy
Other
Describe
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Pricing terms.‐‐
(a)
What are your firm’s typical sales terms for its U.S.‐produced wire rod?
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 wire rod usually quoted (check one)?
Delivered
F.o.b.
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If f.o.b., specify point
Contract versus spot.‐‐Approximately what share of your firm’s sales of its U.S.‐produced wire
rod in 2016 was on a (1) long‐term contract basis, (2) annual contract basis, (3) short‐term
contract basis, and (4) spot sales basis?
Long‐term
contracts
(multiple
deliveries for
more than 12
months)
Share of 2016
sales
%
Type of sale
Short‐term
Annual
contracts
contracts
(multiple
(multiple
deliveries for
deliveries for 12
less than 12
months)
months)
%
%
Spot sales
(for a single
delivery)
%
Total
(should
sum to
100.0%)
0.0
%
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Contract provisions.‐‐Please fill out the table regarding your firm’s typical sales contracts for
U.S.‐produced wire rod (or check “not applicable” if your firm does not sell on a long‐term,
short‐term and/or annual contract basis).
Item
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)
Average contract
duration
No. of
days
365
Price renegotiation
(during contract
period)
Yes
No
Quantity
Price
Both
Yes
No
Typical sales
contract provisions
Fixed quantity
and/or price
Meet or release
provision
Not applicable
IV‐8.
Lead times.‐‐What is your firm’s share of sales from inventory vs. produced to order and what is
the typical lead time between a customer’s order and the date of delivery for your firm’s sales of
its U.S.‐produced wire rod?
Share of 2016
Lead time (average
Source
sales
number of days)
From inventory
%
Produced to order
%
Total (should sum to 100.0%)
0.0 %
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Shipping information.‐‐
(a)
(b)
(c)
What is the approximate percentage of the total delivered cost of U.S.‐produced wire
rod that is accounted for by U.S. inland transportation costs? percent
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 wire rod that are delivered
the following distances from its 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 wire rod since January 1, 2014 (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 wire rod that your firm manufactures and sells commercially.
For each end‐use product, what percentage of the total cost is accounted for by wire
rod vs. other inputs?
Share of total cost of end use product
accounted for by
Total
(should sum to
End use product
100.0% across)
(commercial sales)
Wire rod
Other inputs
%
%
0.0 %
%
%
0.0 %
%
%
0.0 %
(b)
List the top three end uses of the wire rod that your firm manufactures and transfers to
related firms and or consumes internally. For each end‐use product, what percentage of
the total cost is accounted for by wire rod vs. other inputs?
End use product
(internal consumption
or transferred to a
related firm)
Share of total cost of end use product
accounted for by
Wire rod
Other inputs
Total
(should sum to
100.0% across)
%
%
0.0 %
%
%
0.0 %
%
%
0.0 %
IV‐12. Substitutes.‐‐Can other products be substituted for wire rod?
No
Yes‐‐Please fill out the table.
Substitute
End use in which this
substitute is used
Have changes in the price of this substitute
affected the price for wire rod?
No Yes
1.
2.
3.
Explanation
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IV‐13. Demand trends.‐‐Indicate how demand within the United States and outside of the United
States (if known) for wire rod has changed since January 1, 2014. Explain any trends and
describe the principal factors that have affected these changes in demand.
Overall
No
Overall
increase change decrease
Market
Fluctuate
with no
clear trend
Explanation and factors
Within the United States
Outside the United States
IV‐14. Product changes.‐‐Have there been any significant changes in the product range, product mix,
or marketing of wire rod since January 1, 2014?
No
Yes
If yes, please describe and quantify if possible.
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IV‐15. Conditions of competition.‐‐
(a)
Is the wire rod market subject to business cycles (other than general economy‐wide
conditions) and/or other conditions of competition distinctive to wire rod? If yes,
describe.
Check all that apply.
(b)
Please describe.
No
Skip to question IV‐16.
Yes‐Business cycles (e.g.
seasonal business)
Yes‐Other distinctive
conditions of competition
If yes, have there been any changes in the business cycles or conditions of competition
for wire rod since January 1, 2014?
No
Yes
If yes, describe.
IV‐16. Supply constraints.‐‐Has your firm refused, declined, or been unable to supply wire rod since
January 1, 2014 (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, being unable to meet timely shipment commitments, etc.)?
No
Yes
If yes, please describe.
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IV‐17. Raw materials.‐‐
(a)
How have prices for raw materials used to produce wire rod changed since January 1,
2014?
Fluctuate
with no
Overall
No
Overall
increase change decrease clear trend
Explain, noting how raw material price changes
have affected your firm’s selling prices for wire
rod.
(b)
Are your firm’s sales of wire rod indexed to raw material costs?
No
Please explain, identifying the particular index or indices, and how frequently
Yes prices are adjusted based on the index or indices.
IV‐18. Surcharges.‐‐Does your firm employ a surcharge for wire rod?
If yes, please describe the surcharge formula applied for spot sales and
contract sales and whether the formula has changed since 2014.
No
Yes
Spot sales
Contract
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IV‐19. Interchangeability.‐‐Is wire rod 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
Belarus
United
States
Italy
Korea
Russia
South
Africa
Spain
Turkey
Ukraine
UAE
UK
Canada
Other
countries
Belarus
Italy
Korea
Russia
South
Africa
Spain
Turkey
Ukraine
UAE
UK
Canada
For any country‐pair producing wire rod 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‐20. Factors other than price.‐‐Are differences other than price (e.g., quality, availability,
transportation network, product range, technical support, etc.) between wire rod 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
Belarus
United
States
Italy
Korea
Russia
South
Africa
Spain
Turkey
Ukraine
UAE
UK
Canada
Other
countries
Belarus
Italy
Korea
Russia
South
Africa
Spain
Turkey
Ukraine
UAE
UK
Canada
For any country‐pair for which factors other than price always or frequently are a significant factor in your firm’s
sales of wire rod, identify the country‐pair and report the advantages or disadvantages imparted by such factors:
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IV‐21. Customer identification.‐‐List the names and contact information for your firm’s 10 largest U.S.
customers for wire rod since January 1, 2014. Indicate the share of the quantity of your firm’s
total shipments of wire rod that each of these customers accounted for in 2016.
Customer’s name
City
State
Share of
2016
sales (%)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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IV‐22. Competition from imports
(a)
Lost revenue.‐‐Since January 1, 2014: To avoid losing sales to competitors selling wire
rod from Belarus, Italy, Korea, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, UAE, Ukraine, and/or
United Kingdom, did your firm:
Item
No
Yes
(b)
Reduce prices
Roll back announced price increases
Lost sales.‐‐Since January 1, 2014: Did your firm lose sales of wire rod to imports of this
product from Belarus, Italy, Korea, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, UAE, Ukraine,
and/or United Kingdom?
No
Yes
IV‐23. 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.—ALTERNATIVE PRODUCT INFORMATION (Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire
rod)
Further information on this part of the questionnaire can be obtained from Justin Enck (202‐205‐3363,
Justin.enck@usitc.gov). Supply all data requested on a calendar‐year basis.
The Commission is requesting information on the comparability of wire rod, Grade 1080 and higher tire
cord and tire bead wire rod production, with 0.8 percent and higher carbon content, measuring 5.0
mm or more but not more than 6.5 mm in cross‐sectional diameter, low manganese content in the
range of 0.25 ‐ 0.6 percent, and having no inclusions greater than 20 microns (“Grade 1080 and higher
tire cord and tire bead wire rod”) and all other in‐scope wire rod. All producers need to respond to
question V‐1a‐f, even if they do not produce both Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire
rod and all other in‐scope wire rod.
V‐1. Comparability of Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire rod vs. all other in‐scope
wire rod.‐‐For each of the following indicate whether Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire
bead wire rod and all other in‐scope wire rod 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 for Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire rod versus all other in‐
scope wire rod.
Mostly
Somewhat
Not at all
Fully comparable
comparable
comparable
comparable
NA/no familiarity
Please provide a narrative discussion for the comparability ratings you provided in terms of their
characteristics and uses:
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Comparability of Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire rod vs. all other in‐scope
wire rod.‐‐Continued
(b) Interchangeability.‐‐The ability to substitute Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead
wire rod with all other in‐scope wire rod the same application.
Fully
Mostly
Somewhat
Not at all
NA/no
interchangeable interchangeable interchangeable interchangeable
familiarity
Please provide a narrative discussion for the comparability ratings you provided in terms of
their interchangeability:
(c) Manufacturing facilities, production processes, and production employees.‐‐ Whether
Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire rod and all other in‐scope wire rod are
manufactured in the same facilities, from the same inputs, on the same machinery and
equipment, and using the same employees.
Somewhat the
Not at all the
same
NA/no familiarity
Fully the same Mostly the same
same
Please provide a narrative discussion for the comparability ratings you provided in terms of their
manufacturing processes:
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V‐1.
Comparability of Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire rod vs. all other in‐scope
wire rod.—Continued
(d) Channels of distribution.‐‐ Channels of distribution/market situation through which Grade
1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire rod and all other in‐scope wire rod 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 Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire rod versus all other in‐scope wire rod
in the market (e.g., sales/marketing practices).
Mostly
Somewhat
Not at all
Fully comparable
comparable
comparable
comparable
NA/no familiarity
Please provide a narrative discussion for the comparability ratings you provided in terms of their
customer and producer perceptions:
(f)
Price.‐‐Whether prices are comparable or differ for Grade 1080 and higher tire cord
and tire bead wire rod versus all other in‐scope wire rod.
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:
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V‐2. Production, shipment, and inventory data of Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead
wire rod.‐‐Report your firm’s production capacity, production, shipments, and inventories
related to the production of Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire rod 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.
“Commercial U.S. 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. Such transactions are
valued at fair market value.
“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.
“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 of Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead
wire rod.‐‐Continued
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
2014
2015
January‐September
2016
2016
2017
1
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)
2
Value (G)
Transfers to related firms:
Quantity (H)
2
2
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 .
2
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must 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: .
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 years
Reconciliation
B + C – D – F – H – J – L = should equal
zero ("0") or provide an explanation.1
1
2014
0
2015
0
January‐September
2016
0
2016
0
Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are
nonetheless accurate: .
2017
0
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Channels of distribution of Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire rod.‐‐Report
your firm’s commercial U.S. shipments by channel of distribution.
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
Channels of distribution:
Commercial U.S. shipments:
To distributors (quantity) (M)
To end users (quantity) (N)
2014
2015
January‐September
2016
2016
2017
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. 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 years
Reconciliation
M + N – D = zero ("0"), if not revise.
2014
2015
0
January‐September
2016
0
2016
0
0
2017
0
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Employment data of Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire rod.‐‐Report your
firm’s employment‐related data related to the production of Grade 1080 and higher tire cord
and tire bead wire rod.‐‐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. 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 years
Item
2014
2015
January‐September
2016
2016
2017
Average number of PRWs
(number)
Hours worked by PRWs
(1,000 hours)
Wages paid to PRWs ($1,000)
Explanation of trends:
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V‐5a. Overall operations on Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire rod.‐‐Report the
revenue and related cost information requested below on the Grade 1080 and higher tire cord
and tire bead wire rod operations of your firm’s U.S. establishment(s).1 Do not report resales of
purchased Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire rod. Note that internal
consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. Provide data
for your firm’s three most recent calendar 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
Joanna Lo at (202‐205‐1888, joanna.lo@usitc.gov) before completing this section of the
questionnaire.
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
2014
2015
January‐September
2016
2016
2017
2
Net sales quantities:
Commercial sales (“CS”)
Internal consumption (“IC”)
Transfers to related firms (“Transfers”)
0
0
0
0
0
Total net sales quantities
2
Net sales values:
Commercial sales
Internal consumption
Transfers to related firms
0
0
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
0
0
Gross profit or (loss)
0
0
0
0
0
Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A)
expenses:
Selling expenses
General and administrative expenses
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
All other expense items
All other income items
0
0
0
0
0
Total SG&A expenses
Operating income (loss)
Other expenses and income:
Interest expense
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.
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 CS, IC, and Transfers.
Note ‐‐ The table above contains calculations that will appear when you have entered data in the MS
Word form fields.
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V‐5b. Open market operations on Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire rod.‐‐Report
the revenue and related cost information requested below on the open market Grade 1080 and
higher tire cord and tire bead wire rod operations of your U.S. establishment(s).1 Include both
domestic and export commercial sales of the Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire
rod your firm produced, but do not include internal consumption or transfers to related firms.
Provide data for your firm’s three most recently completed calendar years.
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
2014
2015
January‐September
2016
2016
2017
Commercial sales quantities from III‐9a
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial sales values from III‐9a
0
0
0
0
0
3
Cost of goods sold (COGS):
Raw material costs
Direct labor
Other factory costs
Total COGS
Gross profit or (loss)
Selling, general, and administrative
(SG&A) expenses:
Selling expenses
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
General and administrative expenses
Total SG&A expenses
Operating income (loss)
Other expenses and income:
Interest expense
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
All other expense items
All other income items
Net income or (loss) before income
taxes
Depreciation/amortization included
above
0
0
0
0
0
1 Include only sales (whether domestic or export) and costs related to your U.S. manufacturing operations.
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 CS.
Note ‐‐ The tables above contain calculations that will appear when you have entered data in the MS
Word form fields.
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Asset values.‐‐Report the total assets (i.e., both current and long‐term assets) associated with
the production, warehousing, and sale of Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire
rod. If your firm does not maintain some or all of the specific asset information necessary to
calculate total assets for Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and tire bead wire rod in the normal
course of business, please estimate this information based upon a method (such as production,
sales, or costs) that is consistent with relevant cost allocations in question V‐6a. Provide data as
of the end of your firm’s three most recently completed calendar 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)
Calendar years
Item
2014
1
Total assets (net)
1
V‐7.
2015
2016
Describe
Capital expenditures and research and development expenses.‐‐Report your firm’s capital
expenditures and research and development expenses for Grade 1080 and higher tire cord and
tire bead wire rod. Provide data for your firm’s three most recently completed calendar years,
and for the specified interim periods.
Value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
2014
1
2015
January‐September
2016
2016
2017
Capital expenditures
Research and development
expenses2
1
Please describe the nature, focus, and significance of your firm’s capital expenditures on Grade 1080 and
higher tire cord and tire bead wire rod.
2
Please describe the nature, focus, and significance of your firm’s R&D expenses related to Grade 1080
and higher tire cord and tire bead wire rod.
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RECONCILIATION OF TRADE VS FINANCIAL DATA.‐‐Please ensure that the quantities and values reported
for total shipments in part II equal the quantities and values reported total net sales in part III of this
questionnaire in each time period. If the calculated fields below return values other than zero (i.e., “0”)
and both are being reported on a calendar basis, please explain the discrepancy below.
Full year data
Reconciliation
2014
2015
Partial year periods
2016
2016
2017
Quantity: Trade data from part V‐2
less financial data from part V‐6a, =
zero ("0") except as noted above.
0
0
0
0
0
Value: Trade data from V‐6a less
financial data from part III, = zero
("0") except as noted above.
0
0
0
0
0
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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://www.usitc.gov/investigations/701731/2017/carbon_and_certain_alloy_stee
l_wire_rod_belarus/final.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: WR10
• E‐mail.—E‐mail the MS Word questionnaire to Justin.enck@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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