OMB No. 3117-0016/USITC No. xx-x-xxx; Expiration Date: xx/xx/07
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QUESTIONNAIRE FOR U.S. PRODUCERS OF
TRAVEL GOODS WITH AN OUTER SURFACE OF TEXTILE MATERIALS
Return completed questionnaire to:
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Office of Industries, Room 513
500 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20436
Fax: 202-205-2150
So as to be received by the Commission by no later than MAY 22, 2007
The information called for in this questionnaire is for use by the United States International Trade Commission in connection with its investigation No. 332-480, Certain Textile Articles: Travel Goods of Textile Materials, under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. § 1332(g)). 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 possession (19 U.S.C. § 1333(a)).
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 described in the certification paragraph below, and as may be required by law. See further discussion on Commission treatment of confidential business information below.
Name
of firm Address
City
State
Zip code World
Wide Web address Has
your firm produced TRAVEL
GOODS WITH AN OUTER SURFACE OF TEXTILE MATERIALS
(as
defined in the instructions)
in
the United States
or contracted the production of TRAVEL
GOODS WITH AN OUTER SURFACE OF TEXTILE MATERIALS
to
firms located in and manufacturing the subject products in the
United States at
any time since January 1, 2005?
– OR
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Has
your firm produced TRAVEL
GOODS WITH AN OUTER SURFACE OF TEXTILE MATERIALS
in
countries other than the United States using U.S.-produced textile
materials (in
your own facilities or under contract) at any time since January 1,
2005?
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.
I acknowledge that information submitted in this questionnaire response and throughout this investigation may be used by the Commission, its employees, and contract personnel who are acting in the capacity of Commission employees, for developing or maintaining the records of this investigation or related proceedings for which this information is submitted, or in internal audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the Commission pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Appendix 3. I understand that all contract personnel will sign non-disclosure agreements.
I understand that the Commission will not publish confidential business information submitted in response to this questionnaire in the public version of its report in a manner that would reveal the individual operations of the firm supplying the information.
Name and Title of Authorized Official Date
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Signature of Authorized Official Phone Fax
GENERAL INFORMATION, INSTRUCTIONS, AND DEFINITIONS
BACKGROUND.–The information requested in this questionnaire is for use by the Commission in its investigation on Certain Textile Articles: Travel Goods of Textile Materials, requested by the U.S. Congress, House of Representatives, Committee on Ways and Means, on October 25, 2006. As requested by the Committee, the Commission will provide, to the extent possible, data for 2005 and 2006 on the level of U.S. production and shipments of travel goods and the textile materials used to make such goods.
NONDISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION.–The commercial and financial data furnished in response to this questionnaire that reveal the individual operations of your firm will be treated as confidential business information by the Commission to the extent that such data are not otherwise available to the public and will not be published in a manner that will reveal the individual operations of your firm and will not be disclosed except as may be required by law. Section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 provides that the Commission may not release information that qualifies as confidential business information (under Commission Rule 201.6 (19 CFR § 201.6)) unless the party submitting the confidential business information had notice, at the time of submission, that such information would be released by the Commission, or such party subsequently consents to the release of the information.
Information submitted in this questionnaire response and throughout this investigation may be used by the Commission, its employees, and contract personnel who are acting in the capacity of Commission employees, for developing or maintaining the records of this investigation or related proceedings for which this information is submitted, or in internal audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the Commission pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Appendix 3. All contract personnel will sign non-disclosure agreements.
The Committee on Ways and Means has indicated that it intends to make the Commission’s report available to the public in its entirety, and has asked that the Commission not include any confidential business information in the report it sends to the Committee. Any confidential business information received by the Commission in this investigation and used in preparing this report will not be published in a manner that would reveal the operations of the firm supplying the information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.– Contact Heidi Colby-Oizumi (202-205-3391; [email protected]), Kimberlie Freund (202-708-5402; [email protected]), or Donald Sussman (202-205-3331; [email protected]) of the Commission’s Office of Industries. Written inquiries may be mailed to the address on the front page of this questionnaire. For additional copies of this form, you may contact Kimberlie Freund or Heidi Colby-Oizumi, use photocopies of this form, or download a copy from the Commission’s Web site at http://www.usitc.gov/ind_econ_ana/research_ana/outerwear.htm. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202-205-1810.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Please prepare one questionnaire for all of your manufacturing establishments located in the United States, including those operated by your firm or wholly owned subsidiaries of your firm, that produce travel goods (as defined below).
2. Answer all questions. If the answer to any question is “zero,” so state; if it is not available, indicate “N/A.” If the information requested is not readily available from your records, please furnish carefully prepared estimates–designated as such by the letter “E.”
DEFINITIONS
1. Firm.–An individual proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, association, corporation (including all divisions, any subsidiary corporations, and parent corporations), business trust, cooperative, trustees in bankruptcy, or receivers under decree of any court, owning or controlling one or more establishments, as defined below.
2. Establishment.–Each facility of a firm in the United States involved in the production of travel goods with an outer surface of textile materials, including auxiliary facilities operated in conjunction with (whether or not physically separate from) such facilities (e.g., shipping facilities and warehouses).
3. Travel goods with an outer surface of textile materials.–Includes only items with an outer surface of textile materials, as defined below. Excludes all handbags and articles usually contained in a handbag or wallet, insulated food and beverage bags, musical instrument cases, and other items not listed below.
a.) Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, and similar containers with an outer surface of textile materials.–Articles listed above as reported as part of one of the following subheadings of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS):1 4202.12.40, 4202.12.60, and 4202.12.80 (statistical reporting numbers 4202.12.80.50, 4202.12.80.60, 4202.12.80.70, and 4202.12.80.80).
This category includes products typically described as hard-sided and soft-sided luggage, including matching shoulder bags and vanity cases, as well as rolling duffel bags that contain some internal structure or framing. This category also includes all pieces sold in a luggage set, when the largest piece is a suitcase.
b.) Attaché cases, briefcases, computer cases and similar containers with an outer surface of textile materials.–Articles listed above as reported as part of HTS subheading: 4202.12.80 (statistical reporting numbers 4202.12.80.10, 4202.12.80.20, 4202.12.80.30, and 4202.12.80.40).
This category includes products typically described as brief cases and computer cases, including backpacks and sleeves specifically designed to carry computers. This category also includes messenger bags that either have only carry handles or are slung only over one shoulder. This category does not include occupationally specific bags (e.g., camera bags, bike-messenger bags, etc.)
c.) Travel, sports, and similar bags with an outer surface of textile materials.–Articles listed above as reported as part of one of the following subheadings of the HTS: 4202.92.15, 4202.92.20, and 4202.92.30 (except for manmade-fiber backpacks reported in the HTS under statistical reporting number 4202.92.30.20).
This category includes products typically described as tote bags primarily intended for travel (not otherwise included as part of luggage sets), garment bags, duffel bags (without any internal framing or structure), gym bags, and backpacks of non-manmade fibers (such as cotton). This category does not include tote bags intended to be used as handbags, golf bags, food and beverage bags, tennis racket carrying bags, ski bags, fishing bags, or similar sports-specific bags. This category also does not include camera bags.
d.) Wheeled Backpacks of Manmade Fiber Textile Materials.–Wheeled backpacks of man-made fibers, as reported in the HTS under statistical reporting number 4202.92.30.20 and not otherwise described in any of the other definitions.
e.) Non-wheeled Backpacks of Manmade Fiber Textile Materials.–Non-wheeled backpacks of man-made fibers, as reported in the HTS under statistical reporting number 4202.92.30.20 and not otherwise described in any of the other definitions.
4. Production.–All production in your U.S. establishment(s), including production consumed internally within your firm, production for another firm, and production for export.
5. U.S. commercial shipments.–Shipments of products produced in your U.S. establishment(s) and your shipments of products produced by other firms on a contract basis. Commercial shipments exclude shipments to U.S. Military and Government, transfers to related firms, and internal consumption. Shipment quantities.--Quantities reported should be net of returns. Shipment values.--Values reported should be net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned goods), f.o.b. your U.S. producing establishment(s).
6. Exports.–Shipments to destinations outside the United States, including shipments to related firms.
7. U.S.-produced textile materials.–Any U.S.-produced fabric used in any of the following applications: the outer surface of travel goods; the straps that are part of travel goods; and the interior lining of travel goods.
PART I.–GENERAL QUESTIONS
Public reporting burden for this questionnaire, based on field testing, is estimated to average 6 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering the data needed, and completing and reviewing the questionnaire. Send comments regarding the accuracy of this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to: Louise Gillen, Office of Operations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20436.
I-1. Please report below the actual number of hours required and the estimated cost to your firm of preparing the reply to this questionnaire and completing the form.
hours dollars
I-2. Please provide a point of contact for inquiries following submission of this questionnaire.
Name and title: ____________________________________________________________
Phone number: _______________ Fax: ______________ E-mail:___________________
I-3. Provide the name and address of establishment(s) covered by this questionnaire (see the instructions for reporting guidelines).
I-4. Is your firm owned, in whole or in part, by any other firm?
Extent of
Firm name Address ownership (type)
I-5. Does your firm have any related domestic firms, which are engaged in the production of travel goods with an outer surface of textile materials?
Firm name Address Affiliation
PART II.–PRODUCTION, SHIPMENTS, AND RELATED INFORMATION
II-1a. In the following table, please report your firm’s domestic production, production contracted to other firms located and manufacturing in the United States, and shipments of domestically produced TRUNKS, SUITCASES, VANITY CASES, AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS WITH AN OUTER SURFACE OF TEXTILE MATERIALS during the specified periods (see definition 3.a. in the instructions). If the information requested is not readily available from your records, provide carefully prepared estimates (designated by the letter “E”).
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Production in your U.S. establishments for the U.S. Military and U.S. Government included in the total above (quantity) |
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TOTAL PRODUCTION OF TRUNKS, SUITCASES, VANITY CASES, AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS WITH AN OUTER SURFACE OF TEXTILE MATERIALS CONTRACTED OUT TO OTHER U.S. FIRMS (quantity) |
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II-1b. Of the total production in your U.S. establishments and production contracted out to other U.S. firms (located and manufacturing in the United States) as reported above for 2006, what share was accounted for by production of trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, and similar containers of:
In your U.S. establishments (line 1):
Manmade textile materials %
Other textile materials (please specify type) % Type:
Contracted out to others (line 3):
Manmade textile materials %
Other textile materials (please specify type) % Type:
II-1c. Of the total production in your U.S. establishments and production contracted out to other U.S. firms (located and manufacturing in the United States) as reported above for 2006, what share was accounted for by production of trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, and similar containers for each of the following end-use markets:
Travel %
Hiking, camping, and other outdoor recreation %
Other (please specify) %
PART II.–PRODUCTION, SHIPMENTS, AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-2a. In the following table, please report your firm’s domestic production, production contracted to other firms located and manufacturing in the United States, and shipments of domestically produced ATTACHE CASES, BRIEFCASES, AND COMPUTER CASES, AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS WITH AN OUTER SURFACE OF TEXTILE MATERIALS during the specified periods (see definition 3.b. in the instructions). If the information requested is not readily available from your records, provide carefully prepared estimates (designated by the letter “E”).
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TOTAL PRODUCTION OF ATTACHE CASES, BRIEFCASES, COMPUTER CASES, AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS WITH AN OUTER SURFACE OF TEXTILE MATERIALS CONTRACTED OUT TO OTHER U.S. FIRMS (quantity) |
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II-2b. Of the total production in your U.S. establishments and production contracted out to other U.S. firms (located and manufacturing in the United States) as reported above for 2006, what share was accounted for by production of attache cases, briefcases, computer cases, and similar containers of:
In your U.S. establishments (line 1):
Manmade textile materials %
Other textile materials (please specify type) % Type:
Contracted out to others (line 3):
Manmade textile materials %
Other textile materials (please specify type) % Type:
II-2c. Of the total production in your U.S. establishments and production contracted out to other U.S. firms (located and manufacturing in the United States) as reported above for 2006, what share was accounted for by production of attache cases, briefcases, computer cases, and similar containers for each of the following end-use markets:
Travel %
Hiking, camping, and other outdoor recreation %
Other (please specify) %
PART II.–PRODUCTION, SHIPMENTS, AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-3a. In the following table, please report your firm’s domestic production, production contracted to other firms located and manufacturing in the United States, and shipments of domestically produced TRAVEL, SPORTS, AND SIMILAR BAGS WITH OUTER SURFACE WITH AN OUTER SURFACE OF TEXTILE MATERIALS during the specified periods (see definition 3.c. in the instructions). If the information requested is not readily available from your records, provide carefully prepared estimates (designated by the letter “E”).
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TOTAL PRODUCTION OF TRAVEL, SPORTS, AND SIMILAR BAGS WITH AN OUTER SURFACE OF TEXTILE MATERIALS CONTRACTED OUT TO OTHER U.S. FIRMS (quantity) |
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TOTAL SHIPMENTS OF DOMESTICALLY PRODUCED TRAVEL, SPORTS, AND SIMILAR BAGS WITH AN OUTER SURFACE OF TEXTILE MATERIALS:1 |
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II-3b. Of the total production in your U.S. establishments and production contracted out to other U.S. firms (located and manufacturing in the United States) as reported above for 2006, what share was accounted for by production of travel, sports, and similar bags of:
In your U.S. establishments (line 1):
Manmade textile materials %
Other textile materials (please specify type) % Type:
Contracted out to others (line 3):
Manmade textile materials %
Other textile materials (please specify type) % Type:
II-3c. Of the total production in your U.S. establishments and production contracted out to other U.S. firms (located and manufacturing in the United States) as reported above for 2006, what share was accounted for by production of travel, sports, and similar bags for each of the following end-use markets:
Travel %
Hiking, camping, and other outdoor recreation %
Other (please specify) %
PART II.–PRODUCTION, SHIPMENTS, AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-4a. In the following table, please report your firm’s domestic production, production contracted to other firms located and manufacturing in the United States, and shipments of domestically produced WHEELED BACKPACKS OF MANMADE FIBER TEXTILE MATERIALS during the specified periods (see definition 3.d. in the instructions). If the information requested is not readily available from your records, provide carefully prepared estimates (designated by the letter “E”).
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TOTAL PRODUCTION OF WHEELED BACKPACKS OF MANMADE FIBER TEXTILE MATERIALS CONTRACTED OUT TO OTHER U.S. FIRMS (quantity) |
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II-4b. Of the total production in your U.S. establishments and production contracted out to other U.S. firms (located and manufacturing in the United States) as reported above for 2006, what share was accounted for by production of wheeled backpacks of manmade fiber textile materials for each of the following end-use markets:
Travel %
Hiking, camping, and other outdoor recreation %
Other (please specify) %
II-5a. In the following table, please report your firm’s domestic production, production contracted to other firms located and manufacturing in the United States, and shipments of domestically produced NON-WHEELED BACKPACKS OF MANMADE FIBER TEXTILE MATERIALS during the specified periods (see definition 3.e. in the instructions). If the information requested is not readily available from your records, provide carefully prepared estimates (designated by the letter “E”).
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TOTAL PRODUCTION OF NON-WHEELED BACKPACKS OF MANMADE FIBER TEXTILE MATERIALS CONTRACTED OUT TO OTHER U.S. FIRMS (quantity) |
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II-5b. Of the total production in your U.S. establishments and production contracted out to other U.S. firms (located and manufacturing in the United States) as reported above for 2006, what share was accounted for by production of non-wheeled backpacks of manmade fiber textile materials for each of the following end-use markets:
Travel %
Hiking, camping and other outdoor recreation %
Other (please specify) %
PART II.–PRODUCTION, SHIPMENTS, AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-6a. Of your firm’s total domestic production of all goods, what share is accounted for by production of travel goods with an outer surface of textile materials:
In 2005 ________% In 2006 ________%
II-6b. Please briefly describe what products, other than travel goods with an outer surface of textile materials (as reported in tables II-1 through II-5), that your firm produces domestically or contracts out to other firms located and manufacturing in the United States.
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II-7. a.) If your firm contracted production of travel goods with an outer surface of textile materials to other firms located and manufacturing in the United States since January 1, 2005, please list the name and contacts for those firms:
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PART II.–PRODUCTION, SHIPMENTS, AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-7 b.) If your firm produced travel goods with an outer surface of textile materials in the United States under contract for other U.S. firms since January 1, 2005, please list the name and contacts for those firms:
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PART III.–U.S. PRODUCED TEXTILE MATERIALS USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF TRAVEL GOODS
III-1. If your firm produced travel goods using U.S.-produced textile materials (see definition in the instructions) either in the United States or in countries other than the United States during 2005 and 2006, please list the name and contact information for the firms that supplied such textile materials, as well as a description of the type of textile materials:
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III-2. If your firm produced travel goods using U.S.-produced textile materials (see definition in the instructions) either in the United States or in countries other than the United States in 2006, please estimate the share of total textile materials used that were produced in the United States for each of the following product categories:
Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, and similar containers: _____%
Attache cases, briefcases, computer cases, and similar containers with an outer surface of textile materials:_____%
Travel, sports, and similar bags with an outer surface of textile materials:_____%
Wheeled backpacks of manmade fiber textile materials: _____%
Non-wheeled backpacks of manmade fiber textile materials:_____%
III-3. Do you know of U.S. firms other than those listed above that may be producing textile materials in the United States for use in the production of travel goods? If so, please provide the name of such firms and contact information, if available:
III-4. Are there any additional comments on your firm’s operations or production that you would like to provide? (optional):
1The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States may be viewed on the Commission’s website at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/bychapter/index_old-01032007.htm. The HTS numbers are provided for convenience only; the written description of the products is dispositive.
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