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U.S. PRODUCERS’ QUESTIONNAIRE
HARDWOOD PLYWOOD FROM CHINA
This questionnaire must be received by the Commission by August 10, 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 antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning hardwood plywood from China (Inv.
Nos. 701-TA-565 and 731-TA-1341 (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 hardwood plywood (as defined on next pages) 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: HWPW)
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 petitions filed on November 18, 2016, on
behalf of the Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, which is comprised of Columbia Forest
Products (Greensboro, North Carolina); Commonwealth Plywood Inc. (Whitehall, New York); Roseburg
Forest Products Co. (Roseburg, Oregon); States Industries Inc. (Eugene, Oregon); and Timber Products
Com. (Springfield, Oregon). Antidumping and/or countervailing 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
affirmative determinations of subsidization and/or dumping. Questionnaires and other information
pertinent to this proceeding are available at
https://www.usitc.gov/investigations/701731/2017/hardwood_plywood_china/final.htm
Hardwood plywood covered by these investigations is as follows:
The merchandise subject to these investigations is hardwood and decorative plywood, and certain
veneered panels as described below. For purposes of this proceeding, hardwood and decorative
plywood is defined as a generally flat, multilayered plywood or other veneered panel, consisting of two
or more layers or plies of wood veneers and a core, with the face and/or back veneer made of nonconiferous wood (hardwood) or bamboo. The veneers, along with the core may be glued or otherwise
bonded together. Hardwood and decorative plywood may include products that meet the American
National Standard for Hardwood and Decorative Plywood, ANSI/HPVA HP-1-2016 (including any
revisions to that standard).
For purposes of these investigations, a “veneer” is a slice of wood regardless of thickness which is cut,
sliced or sawed from a log, bolt, or flitch. The face and back veneers are the outermost veneer of wood
on either side of the core irrespective of additional surface coatings or covers as described below.
The core of hardwood and decorative plywood consists of the layer or layers of one or more material(s)
that are situated between the face and back veneers. The core may be composed of a range of
materials, including but not limited to hardwood, softwood, particleboard, or medium-density
fiberboard (MDF).
All hardwood plywood is included within the scope of these investigations regardless of whether or not
the face and/or back veneers are surface coated or covered and whether or not such surface coating(s)
or covers obscures the grain, textures, or markings of the wood. Examples of surface coatings and covers
include, but are not limited to: ultra-violet light cured polyurethanes; oil or oil-modified or water based
polyurethanes; wax; epoxy-ester finishes; moisture-cured urethanes; paints; stains; paper; aluminum;
high pressure laminate; MDF; medium density overlay (MDO); and phenolic film. Additionally, the face
veneer of hardwood plywood may be sanded; smoothed or given a “distressed” appearance through
such methods as hand-scraping or wire brushing. All hardwood plywood is included within the scope
even if it is trimmed; cut-to-size; notched; punched; drilled; or has underwent other forms of minor
processing.
All hardwood and decorative plywood is included within the scope of these investigations, without
regard to dimension (overall thickness, thickness of face veneer, thickness of back veneer, thickness of
core, thickness of inner veneers, width, or length). However, the most common panel sizes of hardwood
and decorative plywood are 1219 x 1829 mm (48 x 72 inches), 1219 x 2438 mm (48 x 96 inches), and
1219 x 3048 mm (48 x 120 inches).
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Subject merchandise also includes hardwood and decorative plywood that has been further processed
in a third country, including but not limited to trimming, cutting, notching, punching, drilling, or any
other processing that would not otherwise remove the merchandise from the scope of the
investigations if performed in the country of manufacture of the in-scope product.
The scope of the investigations excludes the following items: (1) structural plywood (also known as
“industrial plywood” or “industrial panels”) that is manufactured to meet U.S. Products Standard PS 109, PS 2-09, or PS 2-10 for Structural Plywood (including any revisions to that standard or any
substantially equivalent international standard intended for structural plywood), and which has both a
face and a back veneer of coniferous wood; (2) products which have a face and back veneer of cork; (3)
multilayered wood flooring, as described in the antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on
Multilayered Wood Flooring from the People’s Republic of China, Import Administration, International
Trade Administration. See Multilayered Wood Flooring from the People’s Republic of China, 76 FR
76,690 (Dec. 8, 2011) (amended final determination of sales at less than fair value and antidumping duty
order), and Multilayered Wood Flooring from the People’s Republic of China, 76 FR 76.693 (Dec. 8,
2011) (countervailing duty order), as amended by Multilayered Wood Flooring from the People’s
Republic of China: Amended Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, 77 FR 5,484 (Feb.3, 2012); (4)
multilayered wood flooring with a face veneer of bamboo or composed entirely of bamboo; (5) plywood
which has a shape or design other than a flat panel, with the exception of any minor processing
described above; (6) products made entirely from bamboo and adhesives (also known as “solid
bamboo”); and (7) Phenolic Film Faced Plyform (PFF), also known as Phenolic Surface Film Plywood
(PSF), defined as a panel with an “Exterior” or “Exposure 1” bond classification as is defined by The
Engineered Wood Association, having an opaque phenolic film layer with a weight equal to or greater
than 90g/m3 permanently bonded on both the face and back veneers and an opaque, moisture resistant
coating applied to the edges.
Excluded from the scope of these investigations are wooden furniture goods that, at the time of
importation, are fully assembled and are ready for their intended uses. Also excluded from the scope of
these investigations is "ready to assemble" ("RTA") furniture. RTA furniture is defined as (A) furniture
packaged for sale for ultimate purchase by an end-user that, at the time of importation, includes 1) all
wooden components (in finished form) required to assemble a finished unit of furniture, 2) all accessory
parts (e.g., screws, washers, dowels, nails, handles, knobs, adhesive glues) required to assemble a
finished unit of furniture, and 3) instructions providing guidance on the assembly of a finished unit of
furniture; (B) unassembled bathroom vanity cabinets, having a space for one or more sinks, that are
imported with all unassembled hardwood and hardwood plywood components that have been cut-tofinal dimensional component shape/size, painted or stained prior to importation, and stacked within a
singled shipping package, except for furniture feet which may be packed and shipped separately; or (C)
unassembled bathroom vanity linen closets that are imported with all unassembled hardwood and
hardwood plywood components that have been cut-to-final dimensional shape/size, painted or stained
prior to importation, and stacked within a single shipping package, except for furniture feet which may
be packed and shipped separately.
Excluded from the scope are kitchen cabinets that, at the time of importation, are fully assembled and
are ready for their intended uses. Also excluded from the scope of the investigations are RTA kitchen
cabinets. RTA kitchen cabinets are defined as kitchen cabinets packaged for sale for ultimate purchase
by an end-user that, at the time of importation, includes 1) all wooden components (in finished form)
required to assemble a finished unit of cabinetry, 2) all accessory parts (e.g., screws, washers, dowels,
nails, handles, knobs, hooks, adhesive glues) required to assemble a finished unit of cabinetry, and 3)
instructions providing guidance on the assembly of a finished unit of cabinetry.
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Excluded from the scope of these investigations are finished table tops, which are table tops imported in
finished form with pre-cut or drilled openings to attach the underframe or legs. The table tops are ready
for use at the time of import and require no further finishing or processing.
Excluded from the scope of these investigations are finished countertops that are imported in finished
form and require no further finishing or manufacturing.
Excluded from the scope of these investigations are laminated veneer lumber door and window
components with (1) a maximum width of 44 millimeters, a thickness from 30 millimeters to 72
millimeters, and a length of less than 2413 millimeters (2) water boiling point exterior adhesive, (3) a
modulus of elasticity of 1,500,000 pounds per square inch or higher, (4) finger-jointed or lap-jointed
core veneer with all layers oriented so that the grain is running parallel or with no more than 3 dispersed
layers of veneer oriented with the grain running perpendicular to the other layers; and (5) top layer
machined with a curved edge and one or more profile channels throughout.
Imports of hardwood plywood are primarily entered under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4412.10.0500; 4412.31.0520; 4412.31.0540; 4412.31.0560;
4412.31.0620; 4412.31.0640; 4412.31.0660; 4412.31.2510; 4412.31.2520; 4412.31.2610; 4412.31.2620;
4412.31.4040; 4412.31.4050; 4412.31.4060; 4412.31.4075; 4412.31.4080; 4412.31.4140; 4412.31.4150;
4412.31.4160; 4412.31.4180; 4412.31.5125; 4412.31.5135; 4412.31.5155; 4412.31.5165; 4412.31.5175;
4412.31.5235; 4412.31.5255; 4412.31.5265; 4412.31.5275; 4412.31.6000; 4412.31.6100; 4412.31.9100;
4412.31.9200; 4412.32.0520; 4412.32.0540; 4412.32.0565; 4412.32.0570; 4412.32.0620; 4412.32.0640;
4412.32.0670; 4412.32.2510; 4412.32.2525; 4412.32.2530; 4412.32.2610; 4412.32.2630; 4412.32.3125;
4412.32.3135; 4412.32.3155; 4412.32.3165; 4412.32.3175; 4412.32.3185; 4412.32.3235; 4412.32.3255;
4412.32.3265; 4412.32.3275; 4412.32.3285; 4412.32.5600; 4412.32.3235; 4412.32.3255; 4412.32.3265;
4412.32.3275; 4412.32.3285; 4412.32.5700; 4412.94.1030; 4412.94.1050; 4412.94.3105; 4412.94.3111;
4412.94.3121; 4412.94.3141; 4412.94.3161; 4412.94.3175; 4412.94.4100; 4412.99.0600; 4412.99.1020;
4412.99.1030; 4412.99.1040; 4412.99.3110; 4412.99.3120; 4412.99.3130; 4412.99.3140; 4412.99.3150;
4412.99.3160; 4412.99.3170; 4412.99.4100; 4412.99.5115; and 4412.99.5710.
Imports of hardwood plywood may also enter under HTSUS subheadings 4412.39.4011; 4412.39.4012;
4412.39.4019; 4412.39.4031; 4412.39.4032; 4412.39.4039; 4412.39.4051; 4412.39.4052; 4412.39.4059;
4412.39.4061; 4412.39.4062; 4412.39.4069; 4412.39.5010; 4412.39.5030; 4412.39.5050; 4412.99.6000;
4412.99.7000; 4412.99.8000; 4412.99.9000; 4412.10.9000; 4412.94.5100; 4412.94.9500; and
4412.99.9500. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the
written description of the scope of these investigations is dispositive.
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.
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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
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?
Yes
No
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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 hardwood plywood,
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
I-3.
Additional discussion on establishments consolidated in this questionnaire:
.
Petition support.--Does your firm support or oppose the petition?
Country
Support
Oppose
Take no position
China (CVD)
China (AD)
I-4.
Ownership.--Is your firm owned, in whole or in part, by any other firm?
No
Firm name
Yes--List the following information.
Address
Extent of
ownership
(percent)
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Related importers/exporters.--Does your firm have any related firms, either domestic or
foreign, that are engaged in importing hardwood plywood from China into the United States or
that are engaged in exporting hardwood plywood from China to the United States?
No
Firm name
I-6.
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Yes--List the following information.
Country
Affiliation
Related producers.--Does your firm have any related firms, either domestic or foreign, that are
engaged in the production of hardwood plywood?
No
Firm name
Yes--List the following information.
Country
Affiliation
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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION
Further information on this part of the questionnaire can be obtained from Drew Dushkes (202-2053229, drew.dushkes@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 hardwood plywood since January 1, 2014.
(check as many as appropriate)
plant openings
plant closings
relocations
expansions
acquisitions
consolidations
prolonged shutdowns or
production curtailments
revised labor agreements
other (e.g., technology)
(If checked, please describe; leave blank if not applicable)
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Production using same machinery.-- Please report your firm’s production of products made on
the same equipment and machinery used to produce hardwood plywood, 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 1,000 square feet)
Calendar years
Item
2014
2015
January-June
2016
2016
2017
Overall production capacity
Production of:
Hardwood plywood
(in-scope)1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Softwood plywood
Other products2
Total
1
Data entered for production of hardwood plywood will populate here once reported in question II-7.
See definition of in-scope hardwood plywood on pages 2 and 3.
2
Please identify these products:
.
II-3b.
Operating parameters.--The production capacity reported in II-3a is based on operating
per week,
weeks per year.
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.
hours
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Production process.--Please report the quantity of hardwood plywood that your firm produced
using a one-step and two-step production process in calendar year 2016.
Calendar year 2016
Quantity (in 1,000
square feet)
Item
Production.-Using one-step process
Using two-step process
RECONCILIATION.--Please ensure that the quantities reported for production of hardwood plywood, by
production process, in 2016 equal the quantity reported for production (i.e., line C) in question II-7 during
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.
Calendar year
Reconciliation
2016
Quantity data from above (one-step + two-step) less production
reported in question II-7 (line C) for 2016 = should equal zero
("0"), if not revise.
II-3e.
Production constraints.--Please describe the constraint(s) that set the limit(s) on your firm’s
production capacity.
II-3f.
Product shifting.—
(i)
Is your firm able to switch production (capacity) between hardwood plywood and other
products using the same equipment and/or labor?
No
(ii)
0
Yes-- (i.e., have produced other products or are able to produce other
products). Please identify other actual or potential products:
.
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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Tolling.--Since January 1, 2014, has your firm been involved in a toll agreement regarding the
production of hardwood plywood?
“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
II-5.
Yes--Please describe the toll arrangement(s) and name the firm(s) involved
Foreign trade zones.-Firm's FTZ operations.--Does your firm produce hardwood plywood in and/or admit
hardwood plywood into a foreign trade zone (FTZ)?
(a)
“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).
Other firms' FTZ operations.--To your knowledge, do any firms in the United States
import hardwood plywood into a foreign trade zone (FTZ) for use in distribution of
hardwood plywood and/or the production of downstream articles?
(b)
No/Don’t know
II-6.
Yes--Identify the firms and the FTZs.
Importer.--Since January 1, 2014, has your firm imported hardwood plywood?
“Importer” – The person or firm primarily liable for the payment of any duties on the
merchandise, or an authorized agent acting on his behalf. The importer may be the consignee,
or the importer of record.
No
Yes--COMPLETE AND RETURN A U.S. IMPORTERS’ QUESTIONNAIRE
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Production, shipment, and inventory data.--Report your firm’s production capacity, production,
shipments, and inventories related to the production of hardwood plywood 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 1,000 square feet) and value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item
Average production capacity
(quantity) (A)
2014
January-June
2015
2016
2016
2017
1
Beginning-of-period inventories
(quantity) (B)
Production (quantity) (C)
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Internal consumption:
Quantity (F)
Value2 (G)
Transfers to related firms:
Quantity (H)
Value2 (I)
Export shipments:3
Quantity (J)
Value (K)
End-of-period inventories4
(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-ofperiod 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
2015
0
January-June
2016
0
2016
0
2017
0
Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are nonetheless accurate:
0
.
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II-8.
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 nonmarket formula, whether your firm retained marketing rights to all transfers, and whether the
related firms also processed inputs from sources other than your firm.
II-9.
Channels of distribution.--Report your firm’s commercial U.S. shipments by channel of
distribution.
Quantity (in 1,000 square feet)
Calendar years
Item
2014
2015
January-June
2016
2016
2017
Channels of distribution:
Commercial U.S. shipments:
to distributors (M)
to big box retailers/home
centers (N)
to other retailers (O)
to builders (P)
to other end users (Q)
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.--Please ensure that the quantities reported for channels of distribution (i.e.,
lines M, N, O, P, and Q) 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 + O + P + Q – D = zero ("0"), if
not revise.
2014
2015
0
January-June
2016
0
2016
0
2017
0
0
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Commercial U.S. shipments, by thickness of face veneer.--Report your commercial U.S.
shipments of hardwood plywood produced in your U.S. firm according to the nominal thickness
(gross dry thickness prior to layup and sanding) of the face veneer.
Calendar years
Item
2014
2015
January-June
2014
2016
2017
Quantity (in 1,000 square feet)
Commercial U.S. shipments by
Face veneer thickness (nominal):
0.6mm and above (R)
0.5mm – 0.59mm (S)
0.4mm – 0.49mm (T)
<0.4mm (U)
RECONCILIATION.--Please ensure that the quantities reported for commercial U.S. shipments, by
thickness of face veneer (i.e., lines R, S, T, and U) 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
R + S + T + U - D = should equal zero
("0"), if not revise.
2014
2015
0
January-June
2016
0
2016
0
2017
0
0
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Commercial U.S. shipments, by overall plywood thickness.—Report your commercial U.S.
shipments of hardwood plywood produced in your U.S. firm according to the overall plywood
thickness.
Calendar years
Item
2014
2015
January-June
2016
2016
2017
Quantity (in 1,000 square feet)
Commercial U.S. shipments by:
Plywood thickness (nominal):
20.0mm and above (V)
16.0mm – 19.99mm (W)
6.5mm – 15.99mm (X)
<6.5mm (Y)
RECONCILIATION.--Please ensure that the quantities reported for commercial U.S. shipments, by overall
plywood thickness (i.e., lines V, W, X, and Y) 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
V + W + X + Y - D = should equal zero
("0"), if not revise.
2014
2015
0
January-June
2016
0
2016
0
2017
0
0
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Commercial U.S. shipments, by known dedicated end uses.—Report your commercial U.S.
shipments of hardwood plywood produced in your U.S. firm according to dedicated end use.
Calendar years
Item
2014
2015
January-June
2016
2016
2017
Quantity (in 1,000 square feet)
Commercial U.S. shipments:
End uses:
Cabinets (Z)
Furniture (AA)
Store/retail fixtures (AB)
RV/mobile home (AC)
Architectural work (AD)
Underlayment (AE)
Miscellaneous and unknown
end uses (AF)1 2
1
“Miscellaneous and unknown end uses” should not include laminated product, as lamination is not considered an end
use. Please record any laminated product in its ultimate end use category, as well as below in question II-13.
2
Please describe the products (if any) your firm is reporting here and indicate why your firm has reported them in this
category instead of lines Z through AE:
RECONCILIATION.--Please ensure that the quantities reported for commercial U.S. shipments, by known
dedicated end uses (i.e., lines Z, AA, AB, AC, AD, AE, and AF) 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
Z + AA + AB + AC + AD + AE + AF - D =
should equal zero ("0"), if not revise.
II-13.
2014
2015
0
January-June
2016
0
2016
0
2017
0
Lamination.—Report the percent of your firm’s commercial U.S. shipments of hardwood
plywood in calendar year 2016 by end use that were laminated.
Item
Commercial U.S. shipments:
End uses:
Cabinets
Furniture
Store/retail fixtures
RV/mobile home
Architectural work
Underlayment
Miscellaneous and unknown end uses
2016
Share laminated
(percent)
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
0
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Commercial U.S. shipments, by hardwood face veneer species type and grade, in 2016.—
Report your commercial U.S. shipments of hardwood plywood produced by your firm according
to the hardwood species type and grade (per ANSI/HPVA HP-1-2016), or substantially equivalent
grade, of the face veneer during calendar year 2016.
Grade
Type of face species
AA
A
B
C
D
E
Other
Quantity (in 1,000 square feet)
Commercial U.S.
shipments.-Birch face (AG)
Maple face (AH)
Oak face (AI)
Walnut face (AJ)
Tropical face
(including bamboo)
(AK)
Other face (AL)
Total, commercial
U.S. shipments by
grade
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RECONCILIATION.--Please ensure that the quantities reported for commercial U.S. shipments, by
hardwood face veneer species type and grade (i.e., lines AG, AH, AI, AJ, AK, and AL) 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
AG + AH + AI + AJ + AK + AL (all columns) - D (for 2016) = should
equal zero ("0"), if not revise.
2016
0
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Commercial U.S. shipments, by type of CORE material.—Report your commercial U.S.
shipments of hardwood plywood based on the type of material utilized in the CORE.
Calendar years
Item
2014
2015
January-June
2016
2016
2017
Quantity (in 1,000 square feet)
Commercial U.S. shipments:
Hardwood core (AM)
Softwood core (AN)
Bamboo core (AO)
Other material (particleboard,
MDF lumber, etc.) (AP)
RECONCILIATION.--Please ensure that the quantities reported for commercial U.S. shipments, by type of CORE
material (i.e., lines AM, AN, AO, and AP) 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
2014
AM + AN + AO + AP - D = should
equal zero ("0"), if not revise.
II-16.
2015
0
January-June
2016
0
2016
0
2017
0
0
Commercial U.S. shipments, by type of FACE VENEER material.—Report your commercial U.S.
shipments of hardwood plywood based on the type of material utilized in the FACE VENEER.
Calendar years
Item
2014
2015
January-June
2016
2016
2017
Quantity (in 1,000 square feet)
Commercial U.S. shipments:
Hardwood veneer (AQ)
Bamboo veneer (AR)
Other (AS)
RECONCILIATION.--Please ensure that the quantities reported for commercial U.S. shipments, by type of FACE
VENEER material (i.e., lines AQ, AR, and AS) 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
AQ + AR + AS - D = should equal zero
("0"), if not revise.
2014
2015
0
January-June
2016
0
2016
0
2017
0
0
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Employment data.--Report your firm’s employment-related data related to the production of
hardwood plywood 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 June periods, calculate similarly and divide by 6.
“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
Average number of PRWs (number)
Hours worked by PRWs (1,000 hours)
Wages paid to PRWs ($1,000)
Explanation of trends:
2014
2015
January-June
2016
2016
2017
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Purchases.--Other than direct imports, has your firm otherwise purchased hardwood plywood
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 1,000 square feet)
Calendar years
Item
2014
2015
January-June
2016
2016
2017
Purchases from U.S.
importers1 of hardwood
plywood from—
China
All other sources
Purchases from domestic
producers2
Purchases from other
sources2
1
Please list the name of the importer(s) from which your firm purchased this product. If your firm’s import
suppliers differ by source, please identify the source for each listed supplier:
.
2
Please list the name of the producer(s) or U.S. distributor(s) from which your firm purchased this product:
.
II-19.
Other explanations.--If your firm would like to further explain a response to a question in part II
that did not provide a narrative box, please note the question number and the explanation in
the space provided below. Please also use this space to highlight any issues your firm had in
providing the data in this section, including but not limited to technical issues with the MS Word
questionnaire.
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PART III.--FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Address questions on this part of the questionnaire to Emily Kim (202-205-1800, emily.kim@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:
B.1.
Describe the lowest level of operations (e.g., plant, division, company-wide) for
which financial statements are prepared that include hardwood plywood:
2.
Does your firm prepare profit/loss statements for hardwood plywood?:
Yes
No
How often did your firm (or parent company) prepare financial statements
(including annual reports, 10Ks)? Please check relevant items below.
Audited,
unaudited,
annual reports,
10Ks,
Monthly,
quarterly,
semi-annually,
annually
Accounting basis:
GAAP,
cash,
tax, or
other comprehensive
basis of accounting (specify)
3.
4.
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 hardwood plywood, as
well as specific statements and worksheets) used to compile these data.
III-3.
Cost accounting system.--Briefly describe your firm’s cost accounting system (e.g., standard
cost, job order cost, etc.).
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III-4.
Allocation basis.--Briefly describe your firm’s allocation basis, if any, for COGS, SG&A, and
interest expense and other income and expenses.
III-5.
Product listing.--Please list the products your firm produced in the facilities in which your firm
produced hardwood plywood, and provide the share of net sales accounted for by these
products in your firm’s most recent fiscal year.
Products
Share of sales
Hardwood plywood
%
%
%
%
%
III-6.
Does your firm purchase inputs (raw materials, labor, energy, or any services) used in the
production of hardwood plywood 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 hardwood
plywood that your firm purchases from related suppliers and that are reflected in table III-9a.
For “Share of total COGS” please report this information by relevant input on the basis of your
most recently completed fiscal year. 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 III-7, were reported in III-9a (financial results on hardwood
plywood) 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 table III-9a.
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III-9a. Operations on hardwood plywood.--Report the revenue and related cost information
requested below on the hardwood plywood operations of your firm’s U.S. establishment(s).1 Do
not report resales of products. Note that internal consumption and transfers to related firms
must be valued at fair market value. Input purchases from related suppliers should be
consistent with and based on information in the firm’s accounting books and records. Provide
data for your firm’s three most recently completed fiscal years, and for the specified interim
periods.
Quantity (in 1,000 square feet) and value (in $1,000)
Fiscal years ended-Item
2014
2015
January-June
2016
2016
2017
2
Net sales quantities:
Commercial sales (“CS”)
Internal consumption (“IC”)
Transfers to related firms (“Transfers”)
Total net sales quantities
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total COGS
0
0
0
0
0
Gross profit or (loss)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Net sales values:
Commercial sales
Internal consumption
Transfers to related firms
Total net sales values
Cost of goods sold (COGS):
Raw materials
3
Direct labor
Other factory costs
Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A)
expenses:
Selling expenses
General and administrative expenses
Total SG&A expenses
Operating income (loss)
Other expenses and income:
Interest expense
All other expense items
All other income items
Net income or (loss) before income taxes
Depreciation/amortization included above
1
Include only sales (whether domestic or export) and costs related to your U.S. manufacturing operations.
Less discounts, returns, allowances, and prepaid freight. The quantities and values should approximate the corresponding
shipment quantities and values reported in part II of this questionnaire.
3
COGS (whether for domestic or export sales) should include costs associated with CS, IC, and Transfers.
2
Note -- The table above contains calculations that will appear when you have entered data in the MS
Word form fields.
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III-9b. Financial data reconciliation.--The calculable line items from question III-9a (i.e., total net sales
quantities and values, total COGS, gross profit (or loss), total SG&A, and net income (or loss))
have been calculated from the data submitted in the other line items. Do the calculated fields
return the correct data according to your firm's financial records ignoring non-material
differences that may arise due to rounding?
Yes
No--If the calculated fields do not show the correct data, please double check the
feeder data for data entry errors and revise.
Also, check signs accorded to the post operating income line items; the two
expense line items should report positive numbers (i.e., expenses are
positive and incomes or reversals are negative--instances of the latter
should be rare in those lines) while the income line item also in most
instances should have its value be a positive number (i.e., income is positive,
expenses or reversals are negative).
If after reviewing and potentially revising the feeder data your firm has
provided, the differences between your records and the calculated fields
persist please identify and discuss the differences in the space below.
III-10. Nonrecurring items (charges and gains) included in hardwood plywood financial results.--For
each annual and interim period for which financial results are reported in question III-9a, please
specify all material (significant) nonrecurring items (charges and gains) in the schedule below,
the specific table III-9a line item where the nonrecurring items are included, a brief description
of the relevant nonrecurring items, and the associated values (in $1,000), as reflected in table
III-9a; i.e., if an aggregate nonrecurring item has been allocated to table III-9a, only the allocated
value amount included in table III-9a should be reported in the schedule below. Note: The
Commission’s objective here is to gather information only on material (significant) nonrecurring
items which impacted the reported financial results of the subject product in table III-9a.
Fiscal years ended--
2014
2015
January-June
2016
2016
2017
Nonrecurring item: In this column please provide a brief
Nonrecurring item: In these columns please report the amount of the relevant
description of each nonrecurring item and indicate the
nonrecurring item reported in table III-9a.
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-11. Classification of identified nonrecurring items (charges and gains) in the accounting books and
records of the company.--If non-recurring items were reported in table III-10 above, please
identify where your company recorded these items in your accounting books and records in the
normal course of business; i.e., just as responses to question III-10 identify where these items
are reported in table III-9a.
III-12. Asset values.--Report the total assets (i.e., both current and long-term assets) associated with
the production, warehousing, and sale of hardwood plywood. If your firm does not maintain
some or all of the specific asset information necessary to calculate total assets for hardwood
plywood 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
table III-9a. Provide data as of the end of your firm’s three most recently completed fiscal years.
Note: Total assets should reflect net assets after any accumulated depreciation and allowances
deducted.
Total assets should be allocated to the subject products if these assets are also related to other
products. Please provide a brief explanation if there are any substantial changes in total asset
value during the period; e.g., due to asset write-offs, revaluation, and major purchases.
Value (in $1,000)
Fiscal years ended-Item
Total assets (net)
1
III-13.
2014
2015
2016
1
Describe
Capital expenditures and research and development expenses.--Report your firm’s capital
expenditures and research and development expenses for hardwood plywood. Provide data for
your firm’s three most recently completed fiscal years, and for the specified interim periods.
Value (in $1,000)
Fiscal years ended--
Item
2014
2015
January-June
2016
2016
2017
Capital expenditures
Research and development expenses
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-14. Data consistency and reconciliation.--Please indicate whether your firm’s financial data for
questions III-9a, 12, and 13 are based on a calendar year or on your firm’s fiscal year:
Calendar year
Fiscal year
Specify fiscal year
Please note the quantities and values reported in question III-9a should reconcile with the data
reported in question II-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 unless the financial data from part III are reported on a fiscal year
basis, in which case only the interim periods must reconcile. 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 II
less financial data from part III, = zero
("0") except as noted above.
0
0
0
0
0
Value: Trade data from part II less
financial data from part III, = zero
("0") except as noted above.
0
0
0
0
0
Do these data in question III-9a reconcile with data in question II-7?
Yes
No
If no, please explain.
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III-15. 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 hardwood plywood from China?
No
Yes--My firm has experienced actual negative effects as follows:
(check as many as appropriate)
Cancellation, postponement,
or rejection of expansion
projects
Denial or rejection of
investment proposal
Reduction in the size of
capital investments
Return on specific
investments negatively
impacted
Other
(please describe)
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III-16. 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 hardwood plywood from China?
No
Yes--My firm has experienced actual negative effects as follows:
(check as many as appropriate)
Rejection of bank loans
Lowering of credit rating
Problem related to the issue
of stocks or bonds
Ability to service debt
Other
(please describe)
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III-17. Anticipated effects of imports.--Does your firm anticipate any negative effects due to imports of
hardwood plywood from China?
No
Yes
If yes, my firm anticipates negative effects as follows:
III-18. 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 Lauren Gamache (202-2053489, lauren.gamache@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
Fax
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.-- 12 mm (1/2") thickness (actual or nominal), 4x8 panel size, Birch face (whether
white birch, natural birch or artisan birch; whole piece), face Grade C/D+ or
substantially equivalent, Birch back (whether white birch, natural birch or artisan
birch), back grade 2/3 or substantially equivalent, veneer core, unfinished.
Product 2.-- 12 mm (1/2") thickness (actual or nominal), 4x8 panel size, Birch face (whether
white birch, natural birch or artisan birch; whole piece), face Grade C/D+ or
substantially equivalent, Birch back (whether white birch, natural birch or artisan
birch), back grade 2/3 or substantially equivalent, veneer core, prefinished.
Product 3.-- 18 mm (3/4") thickness (actual or nominal), 4x8 panel size, Birch face (whether
white birch, natural birch or artisan birch), face Grade C/D+ or substantially
equivalent, Birch back (whether white birch, natural birch or artisan birch), back
grade 2/3 or substantially equivalent, veneer core, unfinished.
Product 4.-- 5.2 mm (1/4") thickness (actual or nominal), 4x8 panel size, Maple face (whether
plain or rotary sliced), face Grade B or substantially equivalent, Maple back
(whether plain or rotary sliced), back grade 2/3 or substantially equivalent, veneer
core, unfinished.
Product 5.-- 18 mm (3/4") thickness (actual or nominal), 4x8 panel size, Birch face (whether
white birch, natural birch or artisan birch), face Grade C/D+ or substantially
equivalent, Birch back (whether white birch, natural birch or artisan birch), back
grade 2/3 or substantially equivalent, veneer core, prefinished.
Product 6.-- 5.2 mm (1/4" ) thickness (actual or nominal), 4x8 panel size, Birch face (whether
plain or rotary sliced), face Grade C or substantially equivalent, back face of Birch or
other, Grade 2/3 or substantially equivalent, veneer core, unfinished.
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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-June 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 table as appropriate.
No.--Skip to question IV-3.
IV-2.
Price data.--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 produced and sold by
your firm.
Report data in actual square feet and actual dollars (not 1,000s).
(Quantity in square feet, value in dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Product 3
Quantity
Value
Period of shipment
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
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:
Table continued.
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Price data.--(continued).
Report data in actual square feet and actual dollars (not 1,000s).
(Quantity in square feet, value in dollars)
Product 4
Product 5
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Product 6
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
2017:
January-March
April-June
1
Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned goods),
f.o.b. your firm’s U.S. point of shipment.
2
Pricing product definitions are provided on the first page of part 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:
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.
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IV-3.
Price setting.--How does your firm determine the prices that it charges for sales of hardwood
plywood (check all that apply)? If your firm issues price lists, please submit sample pages of a
recent list.
Transaction
by
transaction
IV-4.
Contracts
Other
If other, describe
Annual
total
volume
discounts
No
discount
policy
Other
Describe
Pricing terms.-(a)
What are your firm’s typical sales terms for its U.S.-produced hardwood plywood?
Net 30
days
(b)
Net 60
days
2/10 net
30 days
Other
Other (specify)
On what basis are your firm’s prices of domestic hardwood plywood usually quoted
(check one)?
Delivered
IV-6.
Set
price
lists
Discount policy.--Please indicate and describe your firm’s discount policies (check all that apply).
Quantity
discounts
IV-5.
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F.o.b.
If f.o.b., specify point
Contract versus spot.--Approximately what share of your firm’s sales of its U.S.-produced
hardwood plywood in 2015 was on a (1) long-term contract basis, (2) annual contract basis, (3)
short-term contract basis, and (4) spot sales basis?
Share of 2016
sales
Long-term
contracts
(multiple
deliveries for
more than 12
months)
%
Type of sale
Short-term
Annual
contracts
contracts
(multiple
(multiple
deliveries for
deliveries for 12
less than 12
months)
months)
%
Total
(should
sum to
100.0%)
Spot sales
(for a single
delivery)
%
%
0.0
%
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Contract provisions.--Please fill out the table regarding your firm’s typical sales contracts for
U.S.-produced hardwood plywood (or check “not applicable” if your firm does not sell on a longterm, short-term and/or annual contract basis).
Typical sales
contract provisions
Item
Average contract
duration
No. of
days
Price renegotiation
(during contract
period)
Yes
Fixed quantity
and/or price
Short-term contracts
(multiple deliveries
for less than 12
months)
Annual contracts
(multiple
deliveries for 12
months)
Long-term contracts
(multiple deliveries for
more than 12 months)
365
No
Quantity
Price
Both
Yes
Meet or release
provision
No
Not applicable
IV-8.
Lead times.--What is your firm’s share of sales from inventory and produced to order and what
is the typical lead time between a customer’s order and the date of delivery for your firm’s sales
of its U.S.-produced hardwood plywood?
Source
Share of 2016 sales
From inventory
%
Produced to order
%
Total (should sum to 100.0%)
0.0
%
Lead time (average
number of day)
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Shipping information.-(a)
What is the approximate percentage of the total delivered cost of U.S.-produced
hardwood plywood that is accounted for by U.S. inland transportation costs?
percent
(b)
Who generally arranges the transportation to your firm’s customers’ locations?
Your firm
Purchaser (check one)
(c)
Indicate the approximate percentage of your firm’s sales of hardwood plywood 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 hardwood plywood since January 1, 2014 (check all that apply)?
Geographic area
Northeast.–CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, and VT.
Midwest.–IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, and WI.
Southeast.–AL, DE, DC, FL, GA, KY, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, and WV.
Central Southwest.–AR, LA, OK, and TX.
Mountains.–AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, and WY.
Pacific Coast.–CA, OR, and WA.
Other.–All other markets in the United States not previously listed,
including AK, HI, PR, and VI.
√ if applicable
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IV-11. End uses.--List the end uses of the hardwood plywood that your firm manufactures. For each
end-use product, what percentage of the total cost is accounted for by hardwood plywood and
other inputs?
Share of total cost of end use product
accounted for by
End use product
Hardwood plywood
Other inputs
Total
(should sum to
100.0% across)
%
%
0.0 %
%
%
0.0 %
%
%
0.0 %
IV-12. Substitutes.-(a) Can other products be substituted for hardwood plywood?
No
Substitute
Yes--Please fill out the table.
End use in which this
substitute is used
Have changes in the price of this substitute
affected the price for hardwood plywood?
No Yes
Explanation
1.
2.
3.
(b) If your firm reported that other products can be substituted for hardwood plywood, please
indicate how the demand for these products has changed since January 1, 2014.
Substitute
1.
2.
3.
Increased No change Decreased Fluctuated
Explanation
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IV-13. Hardwood plywood grades.-(a)
Is there a standardized grading system for hardwood plywood?
No
(b)
Yes--Please respond to parts (b) through (c).
Does this grading system include the following specifications?
No
Yes
Composition of core materials
Thickness of the veneer
Other: (
(c)
)
Are higher grades typically more expensive than lower grades for the same veneer
thickness?
No
Yes
Explain
IV-14. Demand trends.-(a) Indicate how demand within the United States and outside of the United States (if known)
for hardwood plywood has changed since January 1, 2014. Explain any trends and describe
the principal factors that have affected these changes in demand.
Market
Within the United States
Outside the United States
Overall
increase
No
change
Fluctuate
Overall
with no
decrease clear trend
Explanation and factors
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IV-14. Demand trends.--continued.
(b) Indicate how demand within the United States, by application, for hardwood plywood has
changed since January 1, 2014. Explain any trends and describe the principal factors that
have affected these changes in demand.
Overall
increase
Application
No
change
Fluctuate
with no
clear
Overall
decrease
trend
Explanation and factors
Overall U.S. market
Cabinetry
Fixtures (store/retail)
Underlayment
Furniture
RV/Mobile homes
Architectural uses
(c) Indicate how demand within the United States, by species and/or faces, for hardwood
plywood has changed since January 1, 2014. Explain any trends and describe the principal
factors that have affected these changes in demand.
Overall
increase
Species
No
change
Fluctuate
with no
clear
Overall
decrease
trend
Explanation and factors
Maple
Red oak
Birch
Cherry
Walnut
Other:
IV-15. Product changes.--Have there been any significant changes in the product range, product mix,
or marketing of hardwood plywood since January 1, 2014?
No
Yes
If yes, please describe and quantify if possible.
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IV-16. Conditions of competition.-(a) Is the hardwood plywood market subject to business cycles (other than general economywide conditions) and/or other conditions of competition distinctive to hardwood
plywood? If yes, describe.
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
hardwood plywood since January 1, 2014?
No
Yes
If yes, describe.
IV-17. Supply constraints.--Has your firm refused, declined, or been unable to supply hardwood
plywood 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, been unable to meet timely shipment commitments, etc.)?
No
Yes
If yes, please describe.
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IV-18. Raw materials.--How have hardwood plywood raw material prices changed since January 1,
2014?
Fluctuate
Overall
No
Overall
with no
increase change decrease clear trend
Explain, noting how raw material price changes
have affected your firm’s selling prices for
hardwood plywood.
IV-19. Lacey Act procedures.--Please describe any procedures your firm has implemented to ensure
compliance with the Lacey Act.
IV-20. Chain of custody certification and forest certification claim.
(a)
Do you have a chain of custody certification (ex. FSC, PEFC, SFI, etc.) for the hardwood
plywood that your firm produces?
No
(b)
Yes
If yes, please list the certification you use and describe what it entails.
Please fill out the table below, estimating the percentage of your firm’s U.S. commercial
shipments of hardwood plywood that required forest content certifications (ex. FSC,
PEFC, SFI, etc.).
Sales that did not require any certification
Sales that were required by law or regulation to be certified (specify
type of certification:
)
Sales that were not required by law or regulation, but were required
by your customers to be certified (specify type of certification:
)
Sales that were required to be certified for other reasons (explain and
specify type of certification:
)
Total (should sum to 100.0%)
Estimated percentage of
your firm’s commercial
U.S. shipments of
hardwood plywood in
2016
%
%
%
%
0.0 %
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IV-21. Interchangeability.--Is hardwood plywood produced in the United States and in other countries
interchangeable (i.e., can they physically be used in the same applications)?
Please indicate A, F, S, N, or 0 in the table below:
A = the products from a specified country-pair are always interchangeable
F = the products are frequently interchangeable
S = the products are sometimes interchangeable
N = the products are never interchangeable
0 = no familiarity with products from a specified country-pair
Country-pair
China
All other countries1
United States
China
For any country-pair producing hardwood plywood that is sometimes or never interchangeable, identify
the country-pair and explain the factors that limit or preclude interchangeable use:
Identify specific countries included in the comparisons:
If the “All other countries” comparisons differ by country, please explain:
1
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IV-22. Factors other than price.--Are differences other than price (e.g., quality, availability,
transportation network, product range, technical support, etc.) between hardwood plywood
produced in the United States and in other countries a significant factor in your firm’s sales of
the products?
Please indicate A, F, S, N, or 0 in the table below:
A = such differences are always significant
F = such differences are frequently significant
S = such differences are sometimes significant
N = such differences are never significant
0 = no familiarity with products from a specified country-pair
Country-pair
China
All other countries1
United States
China
For any country-pair for which factors other than price always or frequently are a significant factor in
your firm’s sales of hardwood plywood, identify the country-pair and report the advantages or
disadvantages imparted by such factors:
Identify specific countries included in the comparisons:
If the “All other countries” comparisons differ by country, please explain:
1
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IV-23. Customer identification.--List the names and contact information for your firm’s 10 largest U.S.
customers for hardwood plywood since January 1, 2014. Indicate the share of the quantity of
your firm’s total shipments of hardwood plywood that each of these customers accounted for in
2016.
Customer’s name
Contact person
Email
Telephone
City
State
Share
of
2016
sales
(%)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
IV-24. Competition from imports.
(a)
Lost revenue.--Since January 1, 2014: To avoid losing sales to competitors selling
hardwood plywood from China, did your firm:
Item
No
Yes
Reduce prices
Roll back announced price increases
(b)
Lost sales.--Since January 1, 2014: Did your firm lose sales of hardwood plywood to
imports of this product from China?
No
Yes
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IV-24. Competition from imports.--(continued).
(c)
The submission of lost sales/lost revenue allegations is to be completed only by NONPETITIONERS.
If your firm indicated “yes” to any of the above, your firm can provide the Commission
with additional information by downloading and completing the lost sales/lost revenues
worksheet at http://usitc.gov/trade_remedy/question.htm. Note that the Commission
may contact the firms named to verify the allegations reported.
Is your firm submitting the lost sales/lost revenues worksheet?
No—Please explain.
Yes—Please complete the worksheet and submit via the Commission dropbox.
https://dropbox.usitc.gov/oinv/. (PIN: HWPW)
IV-25. Other explanations.--If your firm would like to further explain a response to a question in part
IV that did not provide a narrative response box, please note the question number and the
explanation in the space provided below. Please also use this space to highlight any issues your
firm had in providing the data in this section, including but not limited to technical issues with
the MS Word questionnaire.
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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/hardwood_plywood_china/final.ht
m
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: HWPW
• E-mail.—E-mail the MS Word questionnaire to drew.dushkes@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 (202205-1803). A certificate of service must accompany the completed questionnaire you submit (see 19 CFR
§ 207.7). Service of the questionnaire must be made in paper form.
| File Type | application/pdf |
| File Title | USITCQUESTIONNAIRE |
| Subject | Title 7 investigations |
| Author | Duncan, Russell |
| File Modified | 2017-06-23 |
| File Created | 2017-06-23 |