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U.S. IMPORTERS’ QUESTIONNAIRE
CARBON AND CERTAIN ALLOY STEEL WIRE ROD (“WIRE ROD”) FROM BRAZIL,
INDONESIA, MEXICO, MOLDOVA, AND TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
This questionnaire must be received by the Commission by April 10, 2020
See last page for filing instructions.
The information called for in this questionnaire is for use by the United States International Trade Commission in
connection with its review of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders concerning carbon and certain alloy steel
wire rod (“wire rod”) from Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad and Tobago (Inv. Nos. 701‐TA‐417 and 731‐
TA‐953, 957‐959 and 961(Third Review)). The information requested in the questionnaire is requested under the
authority of the Tariff Act of 1930, title VII.
Name of firm
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Website
Has your firm imported wire rod (as defined on the next page) from any country 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 Commission Drop Box by clicking on the following link:
https://dropbox.usitc.gov/oinv/. (PIN: WROD)
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the information herein supplied in response to this questionnaire is complete and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief and understand that the information submitted is subject to audit and verification by the Commission. By
means of this certification I also grant consent for the Commission, and its employees and contract personnel, to use the
information provided in this questionnaire and throughout this proceeding in any other import‐injury investigations or reviews
conducted by the Commission on the same or similar merchandise.
I, 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
Signature
Phone
Email address
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PART I.—GENERAL INFORMATION
Background.‐‐ On October 22, 2002, the Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) issued a
countervailing duty order on imports of wire rod from Brazil. On October 29, 2002, Commerce issued
antidumping duty orders on imports of wire rod from Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad
and Tobago. On June 3, 2019, the Commission instituted reviews pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff
Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. § 1675(c)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the orders would be likely
to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to the domestic industry within a reasonably
foreseeable time. If both the Commission and Commerce make affirmative determinations, the orders
will remain in place. If either the Commission or Commerce makes negative determinations, Commerce
will revoke the orders. Questionnaires and other information pertinent to this proceeding are available
at
https://www.usitc.gov/investigations/701731/2019/carbon_steel_wire_rod_brazil_indonesia_mexico/t
hird_review_full.htm.
Wire rod covered by these reviews is certain hot‐rolled products of carbon steel and alloy steel, in coils,
of approximately round cross section, 5.00 mm or more, but less than 19.00 mm, in 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; and (e) concrete reinforcing bars and rods. Also
excluded are (f) free machining steel products (i.e., products that contain by weight one or more of the
following elements: 0.03 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 phosphorus, more than 0.05 percent of selenium, or more
than 0.01 percent of tellurium).
Also excluded from the scope are 1080 grade tire cord quality wire rod and 1080 grade tire bead quality
wire rod. Grade 1080 tire cord quality rod is defined as: (i) grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod
measuring 5.0 mm or more but not more than 6.0 mm in cross‐sectional diameter; (ii) with an average
partial decarburization of no more than 70 microns in depth (maximum individual 200 microns); (iii)
having no non‐deformable inclusions greater than 20 microns and no deformable inclusions greater than
35 microns; (iv) having a carbon segregation per heat average of 3.0 or better using European Method
NFA 04‐114; (v) having a surface quality with no surface defects of a length greater than 0.15 mm; (vi)
capable of being drawn to a diameter of 0.30 mm or less with 3 or fewer breaks per ton, and (vii)
containing by weight the following elements in the proportions shown: (1) 0.78 percent or more of
carbon, (2) less than 0.01 percent of aluminum, (3) 0.040 percent or less, in the aggregate, of
phosphorus and sulfur, (4) 0.006 percent or less of nitrogen, and (5) not more than 0.15 percent, in the
aggregate, of copper, nickel and chromium.
Grade 1080 tire bead quality rod is defined as: (i) grade 1080 tire bead quality wire rod measuring 5.5
mm or more but not more than 7.0 mm in cross‐sectional diameter; (ii) with an average partial
decarburization of no more than 70 microns in depth (maximum individual 200 microns); (iii) having no
non‐deformable inclusions greater than 20 microns and no deformable inclusions greater than 35
microns; (iv) having a carbon segregation per heat average of 3.0 or better using European Method NFA
04‐114; (v) having a surface quality with no surface defects of a length greater than 0.2 mm; (vi) capable
of being drawn to a diameter of 0.78 mm or larger with 0.5 or fewer breaks per ton; and (vii) containing
by weight the following elements in the proportions shown: (1) 0.78 percent or more of carbon, (2) less
than 0.01 percent of soluble aluminum, (3) 0.040 percent or less, in the aggregate, of phosphorus and
sulfur, (4) 0.008 percent or less of nitrogen, and (5) either not more than 0.15 percent, in the aggregate,
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of copper, nickel and chromium (if chromium is not specified), or not more than 0.10 percent in the
aggregate of copper and nickel and a chromium content of 0.24 to 0.30 percent (if chromium is
specified).
For purposes of grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod and grade 1080 tire bead quality wire rod, an
inclusion will be considered to be deformable if its ratio of length (measured along the axis ‐ that is, the
direction of rolling ‐ of the rod) over thickness (measured on the same inclusion in a direction
perpendicular to the axis of the rod) is equal to or greater than three. The size of an inclusion for
purposes of the 20 microns and 35 microns limitations is the measurement of the largest dimension
observed on a longitudinal section measured in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the rod. This
measurement methodology applies only to inclusions on certain grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod
and certain grade 1080 tire bead quality wire rod that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for
consumption on or after July 24, 2003.
The designation of the products as “tire cord quality” or “tire bead quality” indicates the acceptability of
the product for use in the production of tire cord, tire bead, or wire for use in other rubber
reinforcement applications such as hose wire. These quality designations are presumed to indicate that
these products are being used in tire cord, tire bead, and other rubber reinforcement applications, and
such merchandise intended for the tire cord, tire bead, or other rubber reinforcement applications is not
included in the scope. However, should petitioners or other interested parties provide a reasonable
basis to believe or suspect that there exists a pattern of importation of such products for other than
those applications, end‐use certification for the importation of such products may be required. Under
such circumstances, only the importers of record would normally be required to certify the end use of
the imported merchandise.
All products meeting the physical description of subject merchandise that are not specifically excluded
are included in this scope.
Wire rod is currently imported under statistical reporting numbers 7213.91.3000, 7213.91.3010,
7213.91.3011, 7213.91.3015, 7213.91.3020, 7213.91.3090, 7213.91.3091, 7213.91.3092, 7213.91.3093,
7213.91.4500, 7213.91.4510, 7213.91.4590, 7213.91.6000, 7213.91.6010, 7213.91.6090, 7213.99.0030,
7213.99.0031, 7213.99.0038, 7213.99.0090, 7227.20.0000, 7227.20.0010, 7227.20.0020, 7227.20.0030,
7227.20.0080, 7227.20.0090, 7227.20.0095, 7227.90.6010, 7227.90.6020, 7227.90.6030, 7227.90.6035,
7227.90.6050, 7227.90.6051, 7227.90.6053, 7227.90.6058, 7227.90.6059, 7227.90.6080, and
7227.90.6085 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS
subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope
of this order is dispositive.
On October 1, 2012, the U.S. Department of Commerce published its final determination of
circumvention, finding that shipments of wire rod with an actual diameter of 4.75 mm to 5.00 mm
produced in Mexico and exported to the United States by Deacero S.A. de C.V. (“Deacero”) constitute
merchandise altered in form or appearance in such minor respects that it should be included within the
scope of the order on wire rod from Mexico (77 FR 59892). Deacero appealed the Department's final
determination, which was upheld on appeal by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Deacero
S.A. de C. V. v. United States, 817 F.3d 1332, 1339 (Fed. Cir. 2016). On March 13, 2019, the Department
published its final determination of circumvention, finding that shipments of wire rod with an actual
diameter below 4.75 mm produced in Mexico and exported to the United States by Deacero S.A. de C. V.
constitute merchandise altered in form or appearance in such minor respects that it should be included
within the scope of the order on wire rod from Mexico (84 FR 9089).
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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,
purchaser and/or foreign producer 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
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.
Valid number error messages.‐‐If you are completing this form in a country that uses periods (“.”) to
delineate multiples of 1000 (e.g., one million would appear as $1.000.000 rather than $1,000,000), you
may be unable to enter in numbers greater than 999 in numeric form fields. The solution to this data
entry issue is to temporarily change your operating system’s number formatting to be consistent with
the U.S. number formatting system while you complete this form. Detailed instructions on how to
resolve this issue is provided at the end of this questionnaire and is available upon request from Jordan
Harriman (202‐205‐2610, jordan.harriman@usitc.gov).
D‐GRIDS tool.‐‐The Commission has a tool that firms can use to move data from their own MS Excel
compilation files into self‐contained data tables within this MS Word questionnaire, thereby reducing
the amount of cell‐by‐cell data entry that would be required to complete this form. This tool is a macro‐
enabled MS Excel file available for download from the Commission's generic questionnaires webpage
(https://www.usitc.gov/trade_remedy/question.htm) called the "D‐GRIDs tool." Use of this tool to help
your firm complete this questionnaire is optional. Firms opting to use the D‐GRIDs tool to populate their
data into this questionnaire will need the D‐GRIDs specification sheet PDF file specific to this proceeding
(available on the case page which is linked under the "Background" above) which includes the necessary
references relating to this questionnaire, as well as the macro‐enable MS Excel D‐GRIDs tool itself from
the generic questionnaires page. More detailed instructions on how to use the D‐GRIDs tool are
available within the D‐GRIDs tool itself.
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I‐1.
OMB statistics.‐‐Please report below the actual number of hours required and the cost to your
firm of completing this questionnaire.
Hours
Dollars
I‐2a.
The questions in this questionnaire have been reviewed with market participants to ensure that
issues of concern are adequately addressed and that data requests are sufficient, meaningful,
and as limited as possible. Public reporting burden for this questionnaire is estimated to average
40 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering data, and
completing and reviewing the questionnaire.
We welcome comments regarding the accuracy of this burden estimate, suggestions for
reducing the burden, and any suggestions for improving this questionnaire. Please attach such
comments to your response or send to the Office of Investigations, USITC, 500 E St. SW,
Washington, DC 20436.
Establishments covered.‐‐Provide the name and address of establishment(s) covered by this
questionnaire.
“Establishment”‐‐Each facility of a firm involved in the importation of wire rod, including
auxiliary facilities operated in conjunction with (whether or not physically separate from) such
facilities.
I‐2b.
I‐2c.
Stock symbol information.‐‐ If your firm or parent firm is publicly traded, please specify the
stock exchange and trading symbol: .
External counsel.‐‐ If your firm or parent firm is represented by external counsel in relation to
this proceeding, please specify the name of the law firm and the lead attorney(s).
Law firm:
Lead attorney(s):
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I‐3.
Ownership.‐‐Is your firm owned, in whole or in part, by any other firm?
No
Yes‐‐List the following information, relating to the ultimate parent/owner.
Extent of
ownership
(percent)
Firm name
Country
I‐4.
I‐5.
Related importers/exporters.‐‐Does your firm have any related firms, either domestic or
foreign, that are engaged in importing wire rod into the United States or that are engaged in
exporting wire rod 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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I‐6.
Importing operations.‐‐Please indicate the nature of your firm’s importing operations on wire
rod. More than one answer may be applicable.
Takes title to the
Consignee of the
Customs broker or
Importer of record
imported product(s) imported products(s)
freight forwarder
I‐7.
Consignees.‐‐If your firm is an importer of record of wire rod but is not the consignee, please list
the consignees below (firm name, address, telephone number, and individual to contact).
Contact person and
Firm name
Address
phone number
I‐8.
FTZ, TIB, or bonded warehouses.‐‐Please indicate whether your firm enters wire rod into, or
withdraws such merchandise from, foreign trade zones or bonded warehouses. Also indicate
whether your firm imports wire rod under the TIB (temporary importation under bond)
program.
“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, as
well as other savings. A foreign trade zone must be designated as such pursuant to the rules
and procedures set forth in the Foreign‐Trade Zones Act.
“Bonded warehouse” is a secured facility supervised by U.S. customs, where dutiable landed
imports are stored pending their re‐export, or release after payment of import duties, taxes, and
other charges. A bonded warehouse must be designed as such pursuant to the rules and
procedures set forth in 19 U.S.C. § 1555.
“Temporary Importation under Bond (“TIB”) program” is a procedure whereby, imported
merchandise may be entered under certain conditions for a limited time into the United States
free of duty. Under the program, an importer posts a bond for twice the amount of duty, taxes,
etc. that would otherwise be owed on the importation and agrees to export or destroy the
merchandise within a specified time or pay liquidated damages. This program is restricted to
certain categories of merchandise listed in subheadings 9813.00.05 through 9813.00.75 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
Item
No
Yes
Foreign trade zones
Bonded warehouses
Temporary importation under bond
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I‐9.
Business plan.‐‐In Parts II and III of this questionnaire we request a copy of your company’s
business plan. Does your company or any related firm have a business plan or any internal
documents that describe, discuss, or analyze expected market conditions for wire rod?
I‐10.
No
Yes
If yes, please provide the requested documents. If you are not providing the
requested documents, please explain why not.
Other trade actions.‐‐To your knowledge, have the products subject to this proceeding been the
subject of any other import relief proceedings in the United States or in any other countries?
No
Yes
If yes, please specify.
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PART II.‐‐TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION
Further information on this part of the questionnaire can be obtained from Jordan Harriman (202‐205‐
2610, jordan.harriman@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
II‐2a. Changes in operations.‐‐Please indicate whether your firm has experienced any of the following
changes in relation to the importation of wire rod since January 1, 2014.
Check as many as appropriate.
If checked, please describe; leave blank if not applicable.
Office/warehouse openings
Office/warehouse closings
Relocations
Expansions
Acquisitions
Consolidations
Prolonged shutdowns or
importation curtailments
Revised labor agreements
Other (e.g., technology)
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II‐2b Anticipated changes in operations.—Does your firm anticipate any changes in in the character
of its operations or organization relating to the importation of wire rod in the future?
II‐3.
No
Yes
Jan‐Mar 2020
Apr‐Jun 2020
Jul‐Sept 2020
Oct‐Dec 2020
Brazil
Indonesia
Mexico
Moldova
Trinidad and Tobago
All other sources
Reasons for importing if producer.‐‐If your firm also produces wire rod in the United States,
please indicate the reasons for importing this product. If your firm’s reasons differ by source,
please elaborate.
Arranged imports.‐‐Has your firm imported or arranged for the importation of wire rod for
delivery after December 31, 2019?
“Arranged imports” are imports for which your firm has placed an order with a foreign supplier
for subject merchandise, but delivery of those imports is not scheduled to occur until after the
date listed above.
No
Yes–Fill out the table below.
Quantity (in short tons)
Period/Source
II‐4.
If yes, supply details as to the time, nature, and significance of
such changes and provide underlying assumptions, along with
relevant portions of business plans or other supporting
documentations that address this issue.
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Definitions
“Imports” –Those products identified for Customs purposes as imports for consumption for
which your firm was the importer of record (i.e., was responsible for paying any import duty).
“Import quantities” –Quantities reported should be net of returns.
“Import values”—Values reported should be landed, duty‐paid values at the U.S. port of entry,
including ocean freight and insurance costs, brokerage charges, and import duties (i.e., all
charges except inland freight in the United States).
“U.S. commercial shipments”— Shipments made within the United States as a result of an arm’s
length commercial transaction in the ordinary course of business. Report net values (i.e., gross
sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned
goods) in U.S. dollars, f.o.b. your point of shipment.
“Internal consumption” –Product consumed internally by your firm. Such transactions are
valued at fair market value.
“Transfers to related firms” –Shipments made to related firms. Such transactions are valued at
fair market value.
“Related firm” –A firm that your firm solely or jointly owned, managed, or otherwise controlled;
a firm that solely or jointly owned, managed, or otherwise controlled your firm; and/or a firm
that was solely or jointly owned, managed, or otherwise controlled by a firm that also solely or
jointly owned, managed, or otherwise controlled your firm.
“Export shipments”— Shipments to destinations outside the United States, including shipments
to related firms.
“Inventories” ‐‐Finished goods inventory, not raw materials or work in progress.
Note: As requested in Part I of this questionnaire, please keep all supporting documents/records
used in the preparation of the trade data, as Commission staff may contact your firm regarding
questions on the trade data. The Commission may also request that your company submit copies
of the supporting documents/records (such as production and sales schedules, inventory records,
etc.) used to compile these data.
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II‐5a. Imports: Brazil.‐‐Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories of wire
rod imported from Brazil during the specified periods.
BRAZIL
Quantity (in short tons), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item
2017
Beginning‐of‐period
inventories (quantity) (A)
2018
2019
Imports:
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
1
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Internal consumption:
Quantity (F)
2
2
Value (G)
Transfers to related firms:
Quantity (H)
Value2 (I)
2
3
Export shipments:
Quantity (J)
Value (K)
End‐of‐period inventories
(quantity) (L)
1
Please identify the foreign producers, if known: .
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. If your firm uses a different
basis for valuing these transactions in your records, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.): . However,
the data provided above in this table should be based on fair market value.
3
Identify your firm’s principal export markets: .
2
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RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND INVENTORIES.‐‐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
A), plus imports (i.e., line B), less total shipments (i.e., lines D, F, H, and J). Please ensure that any
differences are not due to data entry errors in completing this form, but rather actually reflect your
firm’s records; and also provide any likely explanations for any differences (e.g., theft, loss, damage,
record systems issues, etc.) if they exist.
Calendar year
Reconciliation
2017
A + B – D – F – H – J – L=
should equal zero ("0") or
provide an explanation.1
2018
2019
0
0
0
1
Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are nonetheless accurate:
.
II‐5b. Channels of distribution: Brazil‐‐ Report your firm’s U.S. shipments (i.e. inclusive of commercial
U.S. shipments, internal consumption, and transfers to related firms) of imports from Brazil by
channel of distribution in the specified period.
Brazil
Calendar year
Item
2017
2018
2019
Quantity (in short tons)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments‐‐
to distributors (M)
to end users (N)
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.‐‐Please ensure that the quantities reported for channels of distribution
(i.e., lines K and L) in each time period equal the quantity reported for U.S. commercial shipments (i.e.,
line D, F, and H) 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
M + N – D – F – H= zero
("0"), if not revise.
2017
2018
0
2019
0
0
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II‐5c. Historical U.S. imports: Brazil. ‐‐Report the quantity and value of your firm’s imports of wire rod
imported from Brazil during the specified periods.
Brazil
Quantity (in short tons)
Item
U.S. imports:
Quantity
Value
2014
2015
2016
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II‐5d. U.S. shipments by product type: Brazil.—Report your firm’s U.S. shipments (i.e., inclusive of
commercial U.S. shipments, internal consumption, and transfers to related firms) of imports
from Brazil by product type.
Brazil
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000 dollars)
Calendar year
Item
2017
U.S. shipments. Wire rod‐‐
Low/medium‐low carbon
industrial/standard quality wire
rod
Quantity (O)
Value (P)
High/medium‐high carbon
industrial/standard quality wire
rod
Quantity (Q)
Value (R)
Tire cord quality wire rod and
tire bead quality wire rod (other
than grade 1080)
Quantity (S)
Value (T)
Welding quality wire rod
Quantity (U)
2018
2019
0
0
0
0
0
0
Value (V)
Cold heading quality (“CHQ”)
wire rod
Quantity (W)
Value (X)
Other specialty carbon and alloy
quality wire rod
Quantity (Y)
Value (Z)
1
All other wire rod shipments
Quantity (AA)
Value (AB)
U.S. shipments
Quantity
Value
1
Describe these types of wire rod and describe their uses:
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RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS BY PRODUCT TYPE.‐‐Please ensure that the quantities and values
reported for U.S. shipments by product type (i.e., lines O through AB) in each time period equal the
quantity and value reported for U.S. shipments (i.e., lines D through I) in each time period as reported in
part “a” of this question. 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
2017
Quantity: O + Q + S + U + W
+ Y + AA – D – F – H = zero
("0"), if not revise
2018
0
2019
0
0
Value: P + R + T + V + X + Z +
AB – E – G – I = zero ("0"), if
not revise
0
0
0
II‐5e. Imports of grade 1080 tire cord/bead quality wire rod from Brazil. –Does your firm import
grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod and/or grade 1080 tire bead quality wire rod from Brazil?
(U.S. imports of grade 1080 tire cord/bead quality wire rod should NOT be included in the U.S.
import data reported in items II‐5a through II‐5d above or elsewhere in this questionnaire.)
No
Yes–Fill out the table below.
Brazil
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000 dollars)
Calendar years
Item
Grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod and grade 1080 tire
bead quality wire rod
Quantity
Value
2017
2018
2019
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II‐6a. Imports: Indonesia.‐‐Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories of
wire rod imported from Indonesia during the specified periods.
INDONESIA
Quantity (in short tons), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item
2017
Beginning‐of‐period
inventories (quantity) (A)
2018
2019
Imports:
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
1
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Internal consumption:
Quantity (F)
2
2
Value (G)
Transfers to related firms:
Quantity (H)
Value2 (I)
2
3
Export shipments:
Quantity (J)
Value (K)
End‐of‐period inventories
(quantity) (L)
1
Please identify the foreign producers, if known: .
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. If your firm uses a different
basis for valuing these transactions in your records, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.): . However,
the data provided above in this table should be based on fair market value.
3
Identify your firm’s principal export markets: .
2
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II‐6a. Imports: Indonesia.–Continued
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RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND INVENTORIES.‐‐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
A), plus imports (i.e., line B), less total shipments (i.e., lines D, F, H, and J). Please ensure that any
differences are not due to data entry errors in completing this form, but rather actually reflect your
firm’s records; and also provide any likely explanations for any differences (e.g., theft, loss, damage,
record systems issues, etc.) if they exist.
Calendar year
Reconciliation
2017
A + B – D – F – H – J – L=
should equal zero ("0") or
provide an explanation.1
2018
0
2019
0
0
1
Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are nonetheless accurate:
.
Indonesia
II‐6b. Channels of distribution: Indonesia‐‐ Report your firm’s U.S. shipments (i.e. inclusive of
commercial U.S. shipments, internal consumption, and transfers to related firms) of imports
from Indonesia by channel of distribution in the specified period.
Calendar year
Item
2017
2018
2019
Quantity (in short tons)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments‐‐
to distributors (M)
to end users (N)
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.‐‐Please ensure that the quantities reported for channels of distribution
(i.e., lines K and L) in each time period equal the quantity reported for U.S. commercial shipments (i.e.,
line D, F, and H) 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
M + N – D – F – H = zero
("0"), if not revise.
2017
2018
0
2019
0
0
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II‐6c. Historical U.S. imports: Indonesia. ‐‐Report the quantity and value of your firm’s imports of wire
rod imported from Indonesia during the specified periods.
Indonesia
Quantity (in short tons)
Item
U.S. imports:
Quantity
Value
2014
2015
2016
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II‐6d. U.S. shipments by product type: Indonesia.—Report your firm’s U.S. shipments (i.e., inclusive
of commercial U.S. shipments, internal consumption, and transfers to related firms) of imports
from Indonesia by product type.
Indonesia
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000 dollars)
Calendar year
Item
2017
U.S. shipments. Wire rod‐‐
Low/medium‐low carbon
industrial/standard quality wire
rod
Quantity (O)
Value (P)
High/medium‐high carbon
industrial/standard quality wire
rod
Quantity (Q)
Value (R)
Tire cord quality wire rod and
tire bead quality wire rod (other
than grade 1080)
Quantity (S)
Value (T)
Welding quality wire rod
Quantity (U)
2018
2019
0
0
0
0
0
0
Value (V)
Cold heading quality (“CHQ”)
wire rod
Quantity (W)
Value (X)
Other specialty carbon and alloy
quality wire rod
Quantity (Y)
Value (Z)
1
All other wire rod shipments
Quantity (AA)
Value (AB)
U.S. shipments
Quantity
Value
1
Describe these types of wire rod and describe their uses:
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II‐6d. U.S. shipments by product type: Indonesia.‐‐Continued
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RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS BY PRODUCT TYPE.‐‐Please ensure that the quantities and values
reported for U.S. shipments by product type (i.e., lines O through AB) in each time period equal the
quantity and value reported for U.S. shipments (i.e., lines D through I) in each time period as reported in
part “a” of this question. 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
2017
Quantity: O + Q + S + U + W
+ Y + AA – D – F – H = zero
("0"), if not revise
2018
0
2019
0
0
Value: P + R + T + V + X + Z +
AB – E – G – I = zero ("0"), if
not revise
0
0
0
II‐6e. Imports of grade 1080 tire cord/bead quality wire rod from Indonesia. –Does your firm import
grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod and/or grade 1080 tire bead quality wire rod from
Indonesia? (U.S. imports of grade 1080 tire cord/bead quality wire rod should NOT be included
in the U.S. import data reported in items II‐6a through II‐6d above or elsewhere in this
questionnaire.)
No
Yes–Fill out the table below.
Indonesia
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000 dollars)
Calendar years
Item
Grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod and grade 1080 tire
bead quality wire rod
Quantity
Value
2017
2018
2019
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II‐7a. Imports: Mexico.‐‐Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories of wire
rod imported from Mexico during the specified periods.
MEXICO
Quantity (in short tons), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item
2017
Beginning‐of‐period
inventories (quantity) (A)
2018
2019
Imports:
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
1
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Internal consumption:
Quantity (F)
2
2
Value (G)
Transfers to related firms:
Quantity (H)
Value2 (I)
2
3
Export shipments:
Quantity (J)
Value (K)
End‐of‐period inventories
(quantity) (L)
1
Please identify the foreign producers, if known: .
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. If your firm uses a different
basis for valuing these transactions in your records, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.): . However,
the data provided above in this table should be based on fair market value.
3
Identify your firm’s principal export markets: .
2
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II‐7a. Imports: Mexico.–Continued
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RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND INVENTORIES.‐‐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
A), plus imports (i.e., line B), less total shipments (i.e., lines D, F, H, and J). Please ensure that any
differences are not due to data entry errors in completing this form, but rather actually reflect your
firm’s records; and also provide any likely explanations for any differences (e.g., theft, loss, damage,
record systems issues, etc.) if they exist.
Calendar year
Reconciliation
2017
A + B – D – F – H – J – L =
should equal zero ("0") or
provide an explanation.1
2018
2019
0
0
0
1
Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are nonetheless accurate:
.
II‐7b. Channels of distribution: Mexico‐‐ Report your firm’s U.S. shipments (i.e. inclusive of
commercial U.S. shipments, internal consumption, and transfers to related firms) of imports
from Mexico by channel of distribution in the specified period.
Mexico
Calendar year
Item
2017
2018
2019
Quantity (in short tons)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments‐‐
to distributors (M)
to end users (N)
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.‐‐Please ensure that the quantities reported for channels of distribution
(i.e., lines K and L) in each time period equal the quantity reported for U.S. commercial shipments (i.e.,
line D, F, and H) 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
M + N – D – F – H = zero
("0"), if not revise.
2017
2018
0
2019
0
0
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II‐7c. Historical U.S. imports: Mexico. ‐‐Report the quantity and value of your firm’s imports of wire
rod imported from Mexico during the specified periods.
Mexico
Quantity (in short tons)
Item
U.S. imports:
Quantity
Value
Deacero only
U.S. imports of small diameter wire
rod: 1
Quantity
Value
1
2014
2015
2016
Small diameter wire rod is wire rod with a diameter of 4.75 mm or greater but less than 5.00 mm.
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II‐7d. U.S. shipments by product type: Mexico.—Report your firm’s U.S. shipments (i.e., inclusive of
commercial U.S. shipments, internal consumption, and transfers to related firms) of imports
from Mexico by product type.
Mexico
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000 dollars)
Calendar year
Item
2017
U.S. shipments. Wire rod‐‐
Low/medium‐low carbon
industrial/standard quality wire
rod
Quantity (O)
Value (P)
High/medium‐high carbon
industrial/standard quality wire
rod
Quantity (Q)
Value (R)
Tire cord quality wire rod and
tire bead quality wire rod (other
than grade 1080)
Quantity (S)
Value (T)
Welding quality wire rod
Quantity (U)
2018
2019
0
0
0
0
0
0
Value (V)
Cold heading quality (“CHQ”)
wire rod
Quantity (W)
Value (X)
Other specialty carbon and alloy
quality wire rod
Quantity (Y)
Value (Z)
1
All other wire rod shipments
Quantity (AA)
Value (AB)
U.S. shipments
Quantity
Value
1
Describe these types of wire rod and describe their uses:
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II‐7d. U.S. shipments by product type: Mexico.‐‐Continued
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RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS BY PRODUCT TYPE.‐‐Please ensure that the quantities and values
reported for U.S. shipments by product type (i.e., lines O through AB) in each time period equal the
quantity and value reported for U.S. shipments (i.e., lines D through I) in each time period as reported in
part “a” of this question. 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
2017
Quantity: O + Q + S + U + W
+ Y + AA – D – F – H = zero
("0"), if not revise
2018
0
2019
0
0
Value: P + R + T + V + X + Z +
AB – E – G – I = zero ("0"), if
not revise
0
0
0
II‐7e. Imports of grade 1080 tire cord/bead quality wire rod from Mexico. –Does your firm import
grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod and/or grade 1080 tire bead quality wire rod from Mexico?
(U.S. imports of grade 1080 tire cord/bead quality wire rod should NOT be included in the U.S.
import data reported in items II‐7a through II‐7d above or elsewhere in this questionnaire.)
No
Yes–Fill out the table below.
Mexico
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000 dollars)
Calendar years
Item
Grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod and grade 1080 tire
bead quality wire rod
Quantity
Value
2017
2018
2019
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II‐7f. Imports of “SMALL DIAMETER WIRE ROD” from Mexico (Deacero).—Does your firm import
certain small diameter wire rod from Mexico (Deacero)? For purposes of this question, small
diameter wire rod constitutes wire rod of 4.75 mm or greater but less than 5.00 mm.
No
Yes–Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories of
small diameter wire rod imported from Mexico (Deacero) by your firm
during the specific periods.
MEXICO (DEACERO)
(Small Diameter Wire Rod)
Quantity (in short tons), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item
2017
2018
2019
Beginning‐of‐period
inventories (quantity) (A)
Imports:1
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Internal consumption:
Quantity (F)
2
2
Value (G)
Transfers to related firms:
Quantity (H)
2
Value (I)
2
3
Export shipments:
Quantity (J)
Value (K)
End‐of‐period inventories
(quantity) (L)
1
Please identify the foreign producers, if known: .
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. If your firm uses a different
basis for valuing these transactions in your records, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.): . However,
the data provided above in this table should be based on fair market value.
3
Identify your firm’s principal export markets: .
2
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II‐7f. Imports of “SMALL DIAMETER WIRE ROD” from Mexico (Deacero).–Continued
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RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND INVENTORIES.‐‐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
A), plus imports (i.e., line B), less total shipments and end‐of‐period inventories (i.e., lines D, F, H, J, and
L). Please ensure that any differences are not due to data entry errors in completing this form, but
rather actually reflect your firm’s records; and also provide any likely explanations for any differences
(e.g., theft, loss, damage, record systems issues, etc.) if they exist.
Calendar year
Reconciliation
A + B – D – F – H – J – L=
should equal zero ("0") or
provide an explanation.1
1
2017
2018
0
2019
0
0
Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are nonetheless accurate:
.
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II‐7g. Imports of “SMALLER DIAMETER WIRE ROD” from Mexico (Deacero).— Does your firm import
smaller diameter wire rod from Mexico (Deacero)? For purposes of this question, smaller
diameter wire rod constitutes wire rod imported on or after February 7, 2018 of less than 4.75
mm.
No
Yes–Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories of
smaller diameter wire rod imported from Mexico (Deacero) by your
firm during the specific periods.
MEXICO (DEACERO)
(Smaller Diameter Wire Rod)
Quantity (in short tons), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item
2017
Beginning‐of‐period
inventories (quantity) (A)
2018
2019
Imports:
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
1
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Internal consumption:
Quantity (F)
2
2
Value (G)
Transfers to related firms:2
Quantity (H)
2
Value (I)
3
Export shipments:
Quantity (J)
Value (K)
End‐of‐period inventories
(quantity) (L)
1
Please identify the foreign producers, if known: .
2
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. If your firm uses a different
basis for valuing these transactions in your records, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.): . However,
the data provided above in this table should be based on fair market value.
3
Identify your firm’s principal export markets: .
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II‐7g. Imports of “SMALLER DIAMETER WIRE ROD” from Mexico (Deacero).–Continued
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RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND INVENTORIES.‐‐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
A), plus imports (i.e., line B), less total shipments and end‐of‐period inventories (i.e., lines D, F, H, J, and
L). Please ensure that any differences are not due to data entry errors in completing this form, but
rather actually reflect your firm’s records; and also provide any likely explanations for any differences
(e.g., theft, loss, damage, record systems issues, etc.) if they exist.
Calendar year
Reconciliation
A + B – D – F – H – J – L=
should equal zero ("0") or
provide an explanation.1
1
2017
2018
2019
0
0
Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are nonetheless accurate:
.
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II‐8a. Imports: Moldova.‐‐Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories of
wire rod imported from Moldova during the specified periods.
MOLDOVA
Quantity (in short tons), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item
2017
Beginning‐of‐period
inventories (quantity) (A)
2018
2019
Imports:
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
1
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Internal consumption:
Quantity (F)
2
2
Value (G)
Transfers to related firms:
Quantity (H)
Value2 (I)
2
3
Export shipments:
Quantity (J)
Value (K)
End‐of‐period inventories
(quantity) (L)
1
Please identify the foreign producers, if known: .
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. If your firm uses a different
basis for valuing these transactions in your records, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.): . However,
the data provided above in this table should be based on fair market value.
3
Identify your firm’s principal export markets: .
2
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II‐8a. Imports: Moldova.–Continued
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RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND INVENTORIES.‐‐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
A), plus imports (i.e., line B), less total shipments (i.e., lines D, F, H, and J). Please ensure that any
differences are not due to data entry errors in completing this form, but rather actually reflect your
firm’s records; and also provide any likely explanations for any differences (e.g., theft, loss, damage,
record systems issues, etc.) if they exist.
Calendar year
Reconciliation
2017
2018
A + B – D – F – H – J – L =
should equal zero ("0") or
provide an explanation.1
2019
0
0
0
1
Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are nonetheless accurate:
.
II‐8b. Channels of distribution: Moldova‐‐ Report your firm’s U.S. shipments (i.e. inclusive of
commercial U.S. shipments, internal consumption, and transfers to related firms) of imports
from Moldova by channel of distribution in the specified period.
Moldova
Calendar year
Item
2017
2018
2019
Quantity (in short tons)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments‐‐
to distributors (M)
to end users (N)
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.‐‐Please ensure that the quantities reported for channels of distribution
(i.e., lines K and L) in each time period equal the quantity reported for U.S. commercial shipments (i.e.,
line D, F, and H) 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
M + N – D – F – H = zero
("0"), if not revise.
2017
2018
0
2019
0
0
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II‐8c. Historical U.S. imports: Moldova. ‐‐Report the quantity and value of your firm’s imports of wire
rod imported from Moldova during the specified periods.
Moldova
Quantity (in short tons)
Item
U.S. imports:
Quantity
Value
2014
2015
2016
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II‐8d. U.S. shipments by product type: Moldova.—Report your firm’s U.S. shipments (i.e., inclusive of
commercial U.S. shipments, internal consumption, and transfers to related firms) of imports
from Moldova by product type.
Moldova
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000 dollars)
Calendar year
Item
2017
U.S. shipments. Wire rod‐‐
Low/medium‐low carbon
industrial/standard quality wire
rod
Quantity (O)
Value (P)
High/medium‐high carbon
industrial/standard quality wire
rod
Quantity (Q)
Value (R)
Tire cord quality wire rod and
tire bead quality wire rod (other
than grade 1080)
Quantity (S)
Value (T)
Welding quality wire rod
Quantity (U)
2018
2019
0
0
0
0
0
0
Value (V)
Cold heading quality (“CHQ”)
wire rod
Quantity (W)
Value (X)
Other specialty carbon and alloy
quality wire rod
Quantity (Y)
Value (Z)
1
All other wire rod shipments
Quantity (AA)
Value (AB)
U.S. shipments
Quantity
Value
1
Describe these types of wire rod and describe their uses:
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II‐8d. U.S. shipments by product type: Moldva.‐‐Continued
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RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS BY PRODUCT TYPE.‐‐Please ensure that the quantities and values
reported for U.S. shipments by product type (i.e., lines O through AB) in each time period equal the
quantity and value reported for U.S. shipments (i.e., lines D through I) in each time period as reported in
part “a” of this question. 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
2017
Quantity: O + Q + S + U + W
+ Y + AA – D – F – H = zero
("0"), if not revise
2018
0
2019
0
0
Value: P + R + T + V + X + Z +
AB – E – G – I = zero ("0"), if
not revise
0
0
0
II‐8e. Imports of grade 1080 tire cord/bead quality wire rod from Moldova. –Does your firm import
grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod and/or grade 1080 tire bead quality wire rod from
Moldova? (U.S. imports of grade 1080 tire cord/bead quality wire rod should NOT be included in
the U.S. import data reported in items II‐8a through II‐8d above or elsewhere in this
questionnaire.)
No
Yes–Fill out the table below.
Moldova
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000 dollars)
Calendar years
Item
Grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod and grade 1080 tire
bead quality wire rod
Quantity
Value
2017
2018
2019
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II‐9a. Imports: Trinidad and Tobago.‐‐Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and
inventories of wire rod imported from Trinidad and Tobago during the specified periods.
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Quantity (in short tons), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item
2017
Beginning‐of‐period
inventories (quantity) (A)
2018
2019
Imports:
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
1
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Internal consumption:
Quantity (F)
2
2
Value (G)
Transfers to related firms:
Quantity (H)
Value2 (I)
2
3
Export shipments:
Quantity (J)
Value (K)
End‐of‐period inventories
(quantity) (L)
1
Please identify the foreign producers, if known: .
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. If your firm uses a different
basis for valuing these transactions in your records, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.): . However,
the data provided above in this table should be based on fair market value.
3
Identify your firm’s principal export markets: .
2
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II‐9a. Imports: Trinidad and Tobago.–Continued
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RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND INVENTORIES.‐‐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
A), plus imports (i.e., line B), less total shipments (i.e., lines D, F, H, and J). Please ensure that any
differences are not due to data entry errors in completing this form, but rather actually reflect your
firm’s records; and also provide any likely explanations for any differences (e.g., theft, loss, damage,
record systems issues, etc.) if they exist.
Calendar year
Reconciliation
2017
A + B – D – F – H – J – L =
should equal zero ("0") or
provide an explanation.1
2018
2019
0
0
0
1
Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are nonetheless accurate:
.
II‐9b. Channels of distribution: Trinidad and Tobago‐‐ Report your firm’s U.S. shipments (i.e. inclusive
of commercial U.S. shipments, internal consumption, and transfers to related firms) of imports
from Trinidad and Tobago by channel of distribution in the specified period.
Trinidad and Tobago
Calendar year
Item
2017
2018
2019
Quantity (in short tons)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments‐‐
to distributors (M)
to end users (N)
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.‐‐Please ensure that the quantities reported for channels of distribution
(i.e., lines K and L) in each time period equal the quantity reported for U.S. commercial shipments (i.e.,
line D, F, and H) 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
M + N – D – F – H = zero ("0"),
if not revise.
2017
2018
0
2019
0
0
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II‐9c. Historical U.S. imports: Trinidad and Tobago. ‐‐Report the quantity and value of your firm’s
imports of wire rod imported from Trinidad and Tobago during the specified periods.
Trinidad and Tobago
Quantity (in short tons)
Item
U.S. imports:
Quantity
Value
2014
2015
2016
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II‐9d. U.S. shipments by product type: Trinidad and Tobago.—Report your firm’s U.S. shipments (i.e.,
inclusive of commercial U.S. shipments, internal consumption, and transfers to related firms) of
imports from Trinidad and Tobago by product type.
Trinidad and Tobago
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000 dollars)
Calendar year
Item
2017
U.S. shipments. Wire rod‐‐
Low/medium‐low carbon
industrial/standard quality wire
rod
Quantity (O)
Value (P)
High/medium‐high carbon
industrial/standard quality wire
rod
Quantity (Q)
Value (R)
Tire cord quality wire rod and
tire bead quality wire rod (other
than grade 1080)
Quantity (S)
Value (T)
Welding quality wire rod
Quantity (U)
2018
2019
0
0
0
0
0
0
Value (V)
Cold heading quality (“CHQ”)
wire rod
Quantity (W)
Value (X)
Other specialty carbon and alloy
quality wire rod
Quantity (Y)
Value (Z)
1
All other wire rod shipments
Quantity (AA)
Value (AB)
U.S. shipments
Quantity
Value
1
Describe these types of wire rod and describe their uses:
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RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS BY PRODUCT TYPE.‐‐Please ensure that the quantities and values
reported for U.S. shipments by product type (i.e., lines O through AB) in each time period equal the
quantity and value reported for U.S. shipments (i.e., lines D through I) in each time period as reported in
part “a” of this question. 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
2017
Quantity: O + Q + S + U + W
+ Y + AA – D – F – H = zero
("0"), if not revise
2018
0
2019
0
0
Value: P + R + T + V + X + Z +
AB – E – G – I = zero ("0"), if
not revise
0
0
0
II‐9e. Imports of grade 1080 tire cord/bead quality wire rod from Trinidad and Tobago. –Does your
firm import grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod and/or grade 1080 tire bead quality wire rod
from Trinidad and Tobago? (U.S. imports of grade 1080 tire cord/bead quality wire rod should
NOT be included in the U.S. import data reported in items II‐9a through II‐9d above or
elsewhere in this questionnaire.)
No
Yes–Fill out the table below.
Trinidad and Tobago
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000 dollars)
Calendar years
Item
Grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod and grade 1080 tire
bead quality wire rod
Quantity
Value
2017
2018
2019
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II‐10a. Imports: All other sources.‐‐Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and
inventories of wire rod imported from all other sources during the specified periods.
ALL OTHER SOURCES
(list sources:
)
Quantity (in short tons), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item
2017
Beginning‐of‐period
inventories (quantity) (A)
2018
2019
Imports:
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
1
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Internal consumption:
Quantity (F)
2
2
Value (G)
Transfers to related firms:
Quantity (H)
2
Value (I)
Export shipments:3
Quantity (J)
Value (K)
End‐of‐period inventories
(quantity) (L)
1
2
Please identify the foreign producers, if known: .
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. If your firm uses a different
basis for valuing these transactions in your records, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.): . However,
the data provided above in this table should be based on fair market value.
3
Identify your firm’s principal export markets: .
2
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RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND INVENTORIES.‐‐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
A), plus imports (i.e., line B), less total shipments (i.e., lines D, F, H, and J). Please ensure that any
differences are not due to data entry errors in completing this form, but rather actually reflect your
firm’s records; and also provide any likely explanations for any differences (e.g., theft, loss, damage,
record systems issues, etc.) if they exist.
Calendar year
Reconciliation
2017
A + B – D – F – H – J – L =
should equal zero ("0") or
provide an explanation.1
2018
2019
0
0
0
1
Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are nonetheless accurate:
.
II‐10b. Channels of distribution: All other sources‐‐Report your firm’s U.S. shipments (i.e. inclusive of
commercial U.S. shipments, internal consumption, and transfers to related firms) of imports
from all other sources by channel of distribution in the specified period.
All Other Sources
Calendar year
Item
2017
2018
2019
Quantity (in short tons)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments‐‐
to distributors (M)
to end users (N)
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.‐‐Please ensure that the quantities reported for channels of distribution
(i.e., lines K and L) in each time period equal the quantity reported for U.S. commercial shipments (i.e.,
line D, F, and H) 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
M + N – D – F – H = zero
("0"), if not revise.
2017
2018
0
2019
0
0
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II‐10c. Historical U.S. imports: All other sources. ‐‐Report the quantity and value of your firm’s imports
of wire rod imported from all other countries during the specified periods.
All Other Sources
Quantity (in short tons)
Item
U.S. imports:
Quantity
Value
2014
2015
2016
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II‐10d. U.S. shipments by product type: All other sources.—Report your firm’s U.S. shipments (i.e.,
inclusive of commercial U.S. shipments, internal consumption, and transfers to related firms) of
imports from all other sources by product type.
All Other Sources
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000 dollars)
Calendar year
Item
2017
U.S. shipments. Wire rod‐‐
Low/medium‐low carbon
industrial/standard quality wire
rod
Quantity (O)
Value (P)
High/medium‐high carbon
industrial/standard quality wire
rod
Quantity (Q)
Value (R)
Tire cord quality wire rod and
tire bead quality wire rod (other
than grade 1080)
Quantity (S)
Value (T)
Welding quality wire rod
Quantity (U)
2018
2019
0
0
0
0
0
0
Value (V)
Cold heading quality (“CHQ”)
wire rod
Quantity (W)
Value (X)
Other specialty carbon and alloy
quality wire rod
Quantity (Y)
Value (Z)
1
All other wire rod shipments
Quantity (AA)
Value (AB)
U.S. shipments
Quantity
Value
1
Describe these types of wire rod and describe their uses:
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RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS BY PRODUCT TYPE.‐‐Please ensure that the quantities and values
reported for U.S. shipments by product type (i.e., lines O through AB) in each time period equal the
quantity and value reported for U.S. shipments (i.e., lines D through I) in each time period as reported in
part “a” of this question. 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
2017
Quantity: O + Q + S + U + W
+ Y + AA – D – F – H = zero
("0"), if not revise
2018
0
2019
0
0
Value: P + R + T + V + X + Z +
AB – E – G – I = zero ("0"), if
not revise
0
0
0
II‐10e. Imports of grade 1080 tire cord/bead quality wire rod from all other sources. –Does your firm
import grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod and/or grade 1080 tire bead quality wire rod from
all other sources? (U.S. imports of grade 1080 tire cord/bead quality wire rod should NOT be
included in the U.S. import data reported in items II‐10a through II‐10d above or elsewhere in
this questionnaire.)
No
Yes–Fill out the table below.
All other sources
Quantity (in short tons) and value (in $1,000 dollars)
Calendar years
Item
Grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod and grade 1080 tire
bead quality wire rod
Quantity
Value
2017
2018
2019
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For questions II‐11 and II‐12, if your firm’s response differs for particular orders, please indicate and
explain the particular effect of imposition and/or revocation of specific orders.
II‐11. Effect of order(s).‐‐Describe the significance of the existing antidumping and countervailing duty
orders covering imports of wire rod from Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad and
Tobago in terms of its effect on your firm’s imports, U.S. shipments of imports, and inventories.
You may wish to compare your firm’s operations before and after the imposition of the order(s).
II‐12. Likely impact of revocation. ‐‐Would your firm anticipate any changes in the character of its
operations or organization, including its imports, U.S. shipments of imports, or inventories of
wire rod in the future if the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on wire rod from Brazil,
Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad and Tobago were to be revoked?
No
Yes
If yes, supply details as to the time, nature, and significance of
such changes and provide underlying assumptions, along with
relevant portions of business plans or other supporting
documentations that address this issue.
II‐13. Transfers to related firms.‐‐If your firm reported transfers to related firms in any of the data
tables in Part II, please identify the firm(s) and indicate the nature of the relationship between
your firm and the related firms (e.g., joint venture, wholly owned subsidiary) and whether the
transfers were priced at market value or by a non‐market formula.
II‐14. Other explanations.‐‐If your firm would like to further explain a response to a question in Part II
for which a narrative box was not provided, please note the question number and the
explanation in the space provided below. Please also use this space to highlight any issues your
firm had in providing the data in this section, including but not limited to technical issues with
the MS Word questionnaire.
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PART III.‐‐PRICING AND MARKET FACTORS
Further information on this part of the questionnaire can be obtained from Kyle Westmoreland (202‐
205‐2184, Kyle.Westmoreland@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
PRICE DATA
III‐2. This question requests quarterly quantity and value data for your firm’s commercial shipments
to unrelated U.S. customers of the following products your firm imported from Brazil, Indonesia,
Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad and Tobago:
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.).
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).
III‐2a. During January 2017‐December 2019, did your firm import from Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico,
Moldova, and Trinidad and Tobago and sell to unrelated U.S. customers any of the above listed
products (or any products that were competitive with these products)?
Yes.‐‐Please complete the following pricing data tables as appropriate.
No.‐‐Skip to question III‐3.
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III‐2b. Price data.‐‐Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported from Brazil
and sold by your firm.
Brazil
Report data in actual short tons and actual dollars (not 1,000s).
(Quantity in short tons, value in dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Product 3
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Product 4
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2017:
January‐March
April‐June
July‐September
October‐December
2018:
January‐March
April‐June
July‐September
October‐December
2019:
January‐March
April‐June
July‐September
October‐December
1 Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned
goods), f.o.b. your firm’s U.S. point of shipment.
2 Pricing product definitions are provided on the first page of Part III.
Note.‐‐If your firm’s product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is competitive with the specified product,
provide a description of the product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 1:
Product 2:
Product 3:
Product 4:
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III‐2c. Price data.‐‐Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported from
Indonesia and sold by your firm.
Indonesia
Report data in actual short tons and actual dollars (not 1,000s).
(Quantity in short tons, value in dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Product 3
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Product 4
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2017:
January‐March
April‐June
July‐September
October‐December
2018:
January‐March
April‐June
July‐September
October‐December
2019:
January‐March
April‐June
July‐September
October‐December
1 Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned
goods), f.o.b. your firm’s U.S. point of shipment.
2 Pricing product definitions are provided on the first page of Part III.
Note.‐‐If your firm’s product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is competitive with the specified product,
provide a description of the product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 1:
Product 2:
Product 3:
Product 4:
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III‐2d. Price data.‐‐Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported from Mexico
and sold by your firm.
Mexico
Report data in actual short tons and actual dollars (not 1,000s).
(Quantity in short tons, value in dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Product 3
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Product 4
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2017:
January‐March
April‐June
July‐September
October‐December
2018:
January‐March
April‐June
July‐September
October‐December
2019:
January‐March
April‐June
July‐September
October‐December
1 Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned
goods), f.o.b. your firm’s U.S. point of shipment.
2 Pricing product definitions are provided on the first page of Part III.
Note.‐‐If your firm’s product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is competitive with the specified product,
provide a description of the product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 1:
Product 2:
Product 3:
Product 4:
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III‐2e. Price data.‐‐Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported from
Moldova and sold by your firm.
Moldova
Report data in actual short tons and actual dollars (not 1,000s).
(Quantity in short tons, value in dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Product 3
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Product 4
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2017:
January‐March
April‐June
July‐September
October‐December
2018:
January‐March
April‐June
July‐September
October‐December
2019:
January‐March
April‐June
July‐September
October‐December
1 Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned
goods), f.o.b. your firm’s U.S. point of shipment.
2 Pricing product definitions are provided on the first page of Part III.
Note.‐‐If your firm’s product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is competitive with the specified product,
provide a description of the product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 1:
Product 2:
Product 3:
Product 4:
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III‐2f. Price data.‐‐Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported from Trinidad
and Tobago and sold by your firm.
Trinidad and Tobago
Report data in actual short tons and actual dollars (not 1,000s).
(Quantity in short tons, value in dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Product 3
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Product 4
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2017:
January‐March
April‐June
July‐September
October‐December
2018:
January‐March
April‐June
July‐September
October‐December
2019:
January‐March
April‐June
July‐September
October‐December
1 Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned
goods), f.o.b. your firm’s U.S. point of shipment.
2 Pricing product definitions are provided on the first page of Part III.
Note.‐‐If your firm’s product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is competitive with the specified product,
provide a description of the product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 1:
Product 2:
Product 3:
Product 4:
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III‐2g. Price data checklist.‐‐Please check that the pricing data in question III‐2(b) has been correctly
reported.
Are the price data reported above:
√ if Yes
In actual dollars (not $1,000) and short tons?
F.o.b. U.S. point of shipment (i.e., does not include U.S. transport costs)?
Net of all discounts and rebates?
Have returns credited to the quarter in which the sale occurred?
Less than reported commercial shipments in Part II in each year?
III‐2h. 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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III‐3. Price setting.‐‐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
III‐4.
Other
If other, describe
Discount policy.‐‐Please indicate and describe your firm’s discount policies (check all that apply).
Quantity
discounts
III‐5.
Set
price
lists
Annual
total
volume
discounts
No
discount
policy
Other
Describe
Pricing terms.‐‐On what basis are your firm’s prices of imported wire rod from Brazil, Indonesia,
Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad and Tobago usually quoted? (check one)
Delivered
F.o.b.
If f.o.b., specify point
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III‐6. Contract versus spot.‐‐Approximately what share of your firm’s sales of wire rod imported from
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad and Tobago in 2019 was on a (1) short‐term
contract basis, (2) annual contract basis, (3) long‐term contract basis, and (4) spot sales basis?
Type of sale
Long‐term
Short‐term
Annual
Total
contracts
contracts
Spot sales
contracts
(should
(multiple
(multiple
(for a single
(multiple
sum to
deliveries for
deliveries for
delivery)
deliveries for 12
100.0%)
more than 12
less than 12
months)
months)
months)
Share of your
%
%
%
% 0.0 %
2019 sales
III‐7. Contract provisions.— Please fill out the table regarding your firm’s typical sales contracts for
wire rod imported from Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad and Tobago (or check
“not applicable” if your firm does not sell on a short‐term, annual and/or long‐term contract
basis).
Short‐term contracts Annual contracts Long‐term contracts
(multiple
Typical sales
(multiple deliveries
(multiple deliveries
Item
contract provisions
for less than 12
for more than 12
deliveries for 12
months)
months)
months)
Average contract
duration
No. of
days
Price renegotiation
(during contract
period)
Yes
No
Quantity
Price
Both
Yes
No
Fixed quantity
and/or price
Indexed to raw
material costs1
Not applicable
1
Please identify the indexes used:
365
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III‐8. Lead times.‐‐What is your firm’s share of sales of wire rod imported from Brazil, Indonesia,
Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad and Tobago 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
wire rod?
Share of 2019
Lead time (average
Source
sales
number of days)
From inventory
%
From foreign manufacturers’ inventory
%
Produced to order
%
0.0
%
Total (should sum to 100.0%)
III‐9.
Shipping information.‐‐
(a)
(b)
(c)
Who generally arranges the transportation to your firm’s customers’ locations?
Your firm Purchaser (check one)
When your firm sells wire rod imported from Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, and
Trinidad and Tobago, from where is it shipped?
Point of importation Storage facility (check one)
Indicate the approximate percentage of your sales of wire rod imported from Brazil,
Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad and Tobago that are delivered the following
distances from your firm’s U.S. point of shipment.
Distance from your firm’s U.S. point of shipment
Within 100 miles
%
101 to 1,000 miles
%
Over 1,000 miles
%
Total (should sum to 100.0%)
Share
0.0 %
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III‐10. Geographical shipments.‐‐In which U.S. geographic market area(s) has your firm sold wire rod
imported from subject countries since January 1, 2014 (check all that apply)?
Trinidad
and
Geographic area
Brazil
Indonesia
Mexico Moldova Tobago
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.
III‐11 Inland transportation cost.‐‐ What is the approximate percentage of the cost of wire rod
imported from Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad and Tobago that is accounted
for by U.S. inland transportation costs? %
III‐12. End uses.‐‐Have there been any changes in the end uses of wire rod since January 1, 2014? Do
you anticipate any future changes?
Changes in end uses No Yes
Changes since
January 1, 2014
Anticipated changes
Explain
III‐13. Substitutes.‐‐Have there been any changes in the number or types of products that can be
substituted for wire rod since January 1, 2014? Do you anticipate any future changes?
Changes in
substitutes
No Yes
Changes since
January 1, 2014
Anticipated changes
Explain
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III‐14. Availability of supply.‐‐Has the availability of wire rod in the U.S. market changed since January
1, 2014? Do you anticipate any future changes?
Availability in the U.S.
Please explain, noting the countries and reasons for the
market
No Yes changes.
Changes since January 1, 2014:
U.S.‐produced product
Imports from Brazil,
Indonesia, Mexico,
Moldova, and Trinidad
and Tobago
Imports from all other
countries
U.S.‐produced product
Imports from Brazil,
Indonesia, Mexico,
Moldova, and Trinidad
and Tobago
Imports from all other
countries
Anticipated changes:
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III‐15. 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, and how you anticipate
demand will change in the future. Explain any trends and describe the principal factors that have
affected, and that you anticipate will affect, these changes in demand.
Market
Fluctuate
Overall
No
Overall
with no
increase change decrease clear trend
Explanation and factors
Demand since January 1, 2014
Within the
United
States
Outside
the United
States
Anticipated future demand
Within the
United
States
Outside
the United
States
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III‐16. Product changes.‐‐Have there been any significant changes in the product range, product mix,
or marketing of wire rod since January 1, 2014? Do you anticipate any future changes?
Changes in product
range, product mix,
or marketing
No
Yes
Explain
Changes since
January 1, 2014
Anticipated changes
III‐17. 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?
Check all that apply.
Please describe.
No
Skip to question III‐18.
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
wire rod since January 1, 2014?
No
Yes
If yes, describe.
III‐18. 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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III‐19. Raw materials.‐‐ Indicate how wire rod raw material prices have changed since January 1, 2014,
and how you expect they will change in the future.
Raw
materials
prices
Fluctuate
with no
clear
Overall
No
Overall
increase change decrease trend
Explain, noting how raw material
price changes have affected your
firm’s selling prices for wire rod.
Changes since
January 1,
2014
Anticipated
changes
III‐20. Price comparisons.‐‐Please compare market prices of wire rod in U.S. and non‐U.S. markets if
known. Provide information as to time periods and regions for any price comparisons.
III‐21. Market studies.‐‐Please provide as a separate attachment to this request any studies, surveys,
etc. that you are aware of that quantify and/or otherwise discuss wire rod supply (including
production capacity and capacity utilization) and demand in (1) the United States, (2) each of
the other major producing/consuming countries, including Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova,
and Trinidad and Tobago, and (3) the world as a whole. Of particular interest is such data from
2014 to the present and forecasts for the future.
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III‐22.
Impact of the Section 232 tariffs.‐‐
(a)
Did the imposition of tariffs on imported steel/aluminum products under Section 232
have an impact on the wire rod market in the United States?
Yes— Please indicate the
impact in the table below.
No
Don’t know
Fluctuate Explain, noting how the imposition
with no of tariffs under Section 232 affected
each factor of the wire rod market
clear
Overall
No
Overall
in the United States.
trend
increase change decrease
Factor
Supply of U.S.‐
produced wire rod
Supply of imported
wire rod
Prices for wire rod
Overall U.S. demand
for wire rod
Raw material costs for
wire rod
(b)
Did the subsequent agreement between the United States and Mexico to eliminate all
tariffs imposed under Section 232 on imports of steel products from Mexico have an
impact on imports of wire rod from Mexico?
No
Yes
If yes, please discuss any impacts (e.g. supply, demand, price) on imports of
wire rod from Mexico.
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III‐23. 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
United States
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Brazil
Indonesia
Mexico
Moldova
Trinidad
and Tobago
Other
countries
Brazil
Indonesia
Mexico
Moldova
Trinidad and Tobago
For any country‐pair producing wire rod which is sometimes or never interchangeable, please identify the
country‐pair and explain the factors that limit or preclude interchangeable use:
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III‐24. 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
United States
Brazil
Indonesia
Mexico
Moldova
Trinidad
and Tobago
Other
countries
Brazil
Indonesia
Mexico
Moldova
Trinidad and Tobago
For any country‐pair for which factors other than price always or frequently are a significant factor in your
firm’s purchases of wire rod, identify the country‐pair and report the advantages or disadvantages
imparted by such factors:
III‐25. Other explanations.‐‐If your firm would like to further explain a response to a question in Part III
for which a narrative box was not provided, 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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Correcting Valid number error messages.‐‐If you are completing a Commission
questionnaire in a country that uses periods (“.”) to delineate multiples of 1000 (e.g., one million would
appear as $1.000.000 instead of as $1,000,000), you may be unable to enter in numbers greater than
999 in numeric form fields. This issues stem from your computer number formatting setting (e.g., not
the MS Word document itself, but the computer from which you are opening up the document). In the
United States commas (,) delineate multiples of 1000 and periods (.) delineate fractions less than one.
Many EU countries use the reverse where multiples of 1000 are delineated with periods (.) and
fractions less than one are delineated with commas (,). The U.S. International Trade Commission’s
questionnaires are set‐up in the United States with the U.S. number formatting. When this formatting
interacts with a computer set to EU number formatting, we believe this may cause this issue.
The solution to this data entry issue is to temporarily change your operating system’s number
formatting to be consistent with the U.S. number formatting system while you complete the
questionnaire.
To temporarily change your computer’s number settings to U.S. settings, please do the following (for
Microsoft Windows Operating system):
START
Control Panel
Region and Language (under Clock, Language, and Region category)
Format tab
Change the Format from your existing one (e.g. “Italian (Italy)”) to “English (United States)” (see
screen shots below)
When you do this the number “twelve million dollars and thirty five cents” would change from
$12.000.000,35 (Italy format) to $12,000,000.35 (U.S. format), and then there will be no conflict with
the questionnaire. When you finish reporting the data then you can close the questionnaire and switch
back to Italy settings.
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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/701731/2019/carbon_steel_wire_rod_brazil_indo
nesia_mexico/third_review_full.htm
Please do not attempt to modify the format or permissions of the questionnaire
document. Please submit the completed questionnaire using one of the methods noted
below. If your firm is unable to complete the MS Word questionnaire or cannot use one
of the electronic methods of submission, please contact the Commission for further
instructions.
• Upload via Secure Drop Box.—Upload the MS Word questionnaire along with a scanned copy of the
signed certification page (page 1) through the Commission’s secure upload facility:
Web address: https://dropbox.usitc.gov/oinv/
Pin: WROD
• E‐mail.—E‐mail the MS Word questionnaire to jordan.harriman@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 import 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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| File Title | Microsoft Word - Carbon Steel Wire Rod (Rev3)--IMP |
| Author | jordan.harriman |
| File Modified | 2020-02-28 |
| File Created | 2020-02-28 |