13-2-3086 Importer Questionnaire

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US Importer Questionnaire

Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from China, Inv. No. 701-489 and 731-1201 (F)

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U.S. IMPORTERS’ QUESTIONNAIRE
DRAWN STAINLESS STEEL SINKS FROM CHINA

This questionnaire must be received by the Commission by no later than December 31, 2012.
See page 4 of the Instruction Booklet for filing instructions.
The information called for in this questionnaire is for use by the United States International Trade Commission in
connection with its countervailing and antidumping duty investigations concerning drawn stainless steel sinks from China
(Investigation Nos. 701-TA-489 and 731-TA-1201 (Final)). The information requested in the questionnaire is requested
under the authority of the Tariff Act of 1930, title VII. This report is mandatory and failure to reply as directed can result
in a subpoena or other order to compel the submission of records or information in your possession (19 U.S.C. § 1333(a)).

Name of firm

_________________________________________________________________

Address
City

State

Zip Code

World Wide Web address
Has your firm imported stainless steel sinks (as defined in the instruction booklet) from any country at any time
since January 1, 2009?

(Sign the certification below and promptly return only this page of the questionnaire to the Commission)

YES

(Read the instruction booklet carefully, complete all parts of the questionnaire, and return the entire
questionnaire to the Commission so as to be received by the date indicated above)

CERTIFICATION
I certify that the information herein supplied in response to this questionnaire is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge
and belief and understand that the information submitted is subject to audit and verification by the Commission.
By means of this certification I also grant consent for the Commission, and its employees and contract personnel, to use the
information provided in this questionnaire and throughout this proceeding in any other import-injury proceedings conducted by
the Commission on the same or similar merchandise.
I acknowledge that information submitted in this questionnaire response and throughout this proceeding 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 proceeding or related proceedings for which this information is submitted, or in internal audits and
proceedings 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.

Name of Authorized Official

Title of Authorized Official

Date

Phone:
Signature

E-mail address
Fax:

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION
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, 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 the Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20436.
I-1a.

OMB statistics.--Please report below the actual number of hours required and the cost to your
firm of preparing the reply to this questionnaire and completing the form.
hours

dollars

I-1b.

OMB feedback.--We are interested in any comments you may have for improving this
questionnaire in general or the clarity of specific questions. Please attach such comments to your
response or send them to the above address.

I-2.

Establishments covered.--Provide the name and address of establishment(s) covered by this
questionnaire (see page 3 of the instruction booklet for reporting guidelines). If your firm is
publicly traded, please specify the stock exchange and trading symbol.

I-3.

Ownership.--Is your firm owned, in whole or in part, by any other firm?
No

Firm name

Yes--List the following information

Address

Extent of
ownership

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
I-4.

Related importers/exporters.--Does your firm have any related firms, either domestic or
foreign, that are engaged in importing drawn stainless steel sinks from China into the United
States or that are engaged in exporting drawn stainless steel sinks from China to the United
States?
No

Yes--List the following information.

Firm name

I-5.

Address

Related producers.--Does your firm have any related firms, either domestic or foreign, that are
engaged in the production of drawn stainless steel sinks?
No

Yes--List the following information.

Firm name

I-6.

I-7.

Affiliation

Address

Affiliation

Importing operations.--Please indicate the nature of your firm’s importing operations on drawn
stainless steel sinks. More than one answer may be applicable.
Importer of record

Takes title to the imported product(s)

Consignee of the imported products(s)

Customs broker or freight forwarder.

Consignee.--If your firm is an importer of record of drawn stainless steel sinks but is not the
consignee, please list the consignees below (firm name, address, telephone number, and
individual to contact).

Firm name

Address

Contact person and phone
number

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
I-8.

I-9.

FTZ or bonded warehouses.--Please indicate whether your firm enters drawn stainless steel
sinks into, or withdraws such merchandise from, foreign trade zones or bonded warehouses.
Foreign trade zones

Yes

Bonded warehouses

Yes

Temporary importation under bond.--Please indicate whether your firm imports drawn
stainless steel sinks under the TIB (temporary importation under bond) program.
No

I-10.

Yes

Third-country trade activities.--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–Please specify.

Further information on this part of the questionnaire can be obtained from Stefania Pozzi Porter (202-2053177, [email protected]). Supply all data requested on a calendar-year basis.
II-1.

Contact information.-- Please identify the responsible individual and the manner by which
Commission staff may contact that individual regarding the confidential information submitted in
part II.
Name
Title
Email
Telephone
Fax

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-2.

Changes in operations.--Please indicate whether your firm has experienced any of the following
changes in relation to the importation of drawn stainless steel sinks since January 1, 2009.
(check as many as appropriate)
office/warehouse openings ...........

office/warehouse closings ............

relocations ....................................

expansions ....................................

acquisitions...................................

consolidations...............................

prolonged shutdowns or
production curtailments................
revised labor agreements ..............

other (e.g., technology) ................

(please describe)

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-3a.

Arranged imports.--Has your firm imported or arranged for the importation of
ALL drawn stainless steel sinks for delivery after September 30, 2012 ?
No

Yes–Indicate when such orders are to be delivered, the quantities (in units)
and values (in 1000 $) involved.

Source
Imports from China
Quantity of imports
Value of imports
Imports from Mexico
Quantity of imports
Value of imports
Imports from All Other Sources
Quantity of imports
Value of imports

II-3a.

units
$
units
$
units
$

Arranged imports.--Has your firm imported or arranged for the importation of
top mount/drop-in drawn stainless steel sinks for delivery after September 30, 2012 ?
No

Yes– Indicate when such orders are to be delivered, the quantities (in units)
and values (in 1000 $) involved.

Source
Imports from China
Quantity of imports
Value of imports
Imports from Mexico
Quantity of imports
Value of imports
Imports from All Other Sources
Quantity of imports
Value of imports

II-3b.

Date of Delivery

Date of Delivery
units
$
units
$
units
$

Arranged imports.--Has your firm imported or arranged for the importation of undermount
drawn stainless steel sinks for delivery after September 30, 2012 ?
No

Yes– Indicate when such orders are to be delivered, the quantities (in units)
and values (in 1000 $) involved.

Source
Imports from China
Quantity of imports
Value of imports
Imports from Mexico
Quantity of imports
Value of imports
Imports from All Other Sources
Quantity of imports
Value of imports

Date of Delivery
units
$
units
$
units
$

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued

II-3c.

Arranged imports.--Has your firm imported or arranged for the importation of
dual mount drawn stainless steel sinks for delivery after September 30, 2012 ?
No

Yes– Indicate when such orders are to be delivered, the quantities (in units)
and values (in 1000 $) involved.

Source
Imports from China
Quantity of imports
Value of imports
Imports from Mexico
Quantity of imports
Value of imports
Imports from All Other Sources
Quantity of imports
Value of imports

II-4.

Date of Delivery
units
$
units
$
units
$

Reasons for importing.--If your firm also produces drawn stainless steel sinks in the United
States, please indicate your reasons for importing this product. If your reasons differ by source,
please elaborate.

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-5a.

IMPORTS FROM SUBJECT SOURCES.–Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s
shipments and inventories of ALL drawn stainless steel sinks imported from China by your firm
during the specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)

CHINA
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item

2009

2010

January-September
2011

2011

2012

Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity)
1

Imports:

Quantity of imports
Value of imports
U.S. shipments:
Commercial shipments:
Quantity of commercial shipments
Value of commercial shipments
Internal consumption/company transfers:
Quantity of internal consumption/transfers
2

Value of internal consumption/transfers
3

Export shipments:

Quantity of export shipments
Value of export shipments
4

End-of-period inventories (quantity)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors (quantity)
U.S. shipments to end users (quantity)
1

Please identify the foreign producers, if known:

Sales to related firms (including internal consumption) must be valued at fair market value. In the event that you use a
different basis for valuing these sales within your company, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.) and provide
value data using that basis for each of the periods noted above:
3

Identify your principal export markets:
Reconciliation of data.--Please note that the quantities reported above should reconcile as follows: beginning-ofperiod inventories, plus imports, less total shipments, equals end-of-period inventories. Do the data reported reconcile?
4

Yes

No--Please explain:

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-5b.

IMPORTS FROM SUBJECT SOURCES.–Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s
shipments and inventories of top mount/drop-in drawn stainless steel sinks imported from China
by your firm during the specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)

CHINA
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item

2009

2010

January-September
2011

2011

2012

Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity)
1

Imports:

Value of internal consumption/transfers
3

Export shipments:

Quantity of export shipments
Value of export shipments
4

End-of-period inventories (quantity)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors (quantity)
U.S. shipments to end users (quantity)
1

Please identify the foreign producers, if known:

Yes

No--Please explain:

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-5c.

IMPORTS FROM SUBJECT SOURCES.–Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s
shipments and inventories of undermount drawn stainless steel sinks imported from China by
your firm during the specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)

CHINA
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item

2009

2010

January-September
2011

2011

2012

Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity)
1

Imports:

Value of internal consumption/transfers
3

Export shipments:

Quantity of export shipments
Value of export shipments
4

End-of-period inventories (quantity)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors (quantity)
U.S. shipments to end users (quantity)
1

Please identify the foreign producers, if known:

Yes

No--Please explain:

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-5d.

IMPORTS FROM SUBJECT SOURCES.–Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s
shipments and inventories of dual mount drawn stainless steel sinks imported from China by
your firm during the specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)

CHINA
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item

2009

2010

January-September
2011

2011

2012

Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity)
1

Imports:

Value of internal consumption/transfers
3

Export shipments:

Quantity of export shipments
Value of export shipments
4

End-of-period inventories (quantity)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors (quantity)
U.S. shipments to end users (quantity)
1

Please identify the foreign producers, if known:

Yes

No--Please explain:

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-6a.

IMPORTS FROM NONSUBJECT SOURCES - MEXICO.–Report your firm’s imports and
your firm’s shipments and inventories of ALL drawn stainless steel sinks imported from Mexico
by your firm during the specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)

MEXICO
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item

2009

2010

January-September
2011

2011

2012

Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity)
1

Imports:

Value of internal consumption/transfers
3

Export shipments:

Quantity of export shipments
Value of export shipments
4

End-of-period inventories (quantity)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors (quantity)
U.S. shipments to end users (quantity)
1

Please identify the foreign producers, if known:

Identify your principal export markets:
Reconciliation of data.--Please note that the quantities reported above should reconcile as follows: beginning-of-period
inventories, plus imports, less total shipments, equals end-of-period inventories. Do the data reported reconcile?
4

Yes

No--Please explain:

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-6b.

IMPORTS FROM NONSUBJECT SOURCES - MEXICO.–Report your firm’s imports and
your firm’s shipments and inventories of top mount/drop-in drawn stainless steel sinks imported
from Mexico by your firm during the specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction
booklet.)

MEXICO
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item

2009

2010

January-September
2011

2011

2012

Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity)
1

Imports:

Value of internal consumption/transfers
3

Export shipments:

Quantity of export shipments
Value of export shipments
4

End-of-period inventories (quantity)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors (quantity)
U.S. shipments to end users (quantity)
1

Please identify the foreign producers, if known:

Yes

No--Please explain:

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION
II-6c.

IMPORTS FROM NONSUBJECT SOURCES - MEXICO.–Report your firm’s imports and
your firm’s shipments and inventories of undermount drawn stainless steel sinks imported from
Mexico by your firm during the specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)

MEXICO
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item

2009

2010

January-September
2011

2011

2012

Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity)
1

Imports:

Value of internal consumption/transfers
3

Export shipments:

Quantity of export shipments
Value of export shipments
4

End-of-period inventories (quantity)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors (quantity)
U.S. shipments to end users (quantity)
1

Please identify the foreign producers, if known:

Yes

No--Please explain:

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-6d.

IMPORTS FROM NONSUBJECT SOURCES - MEXICO.–Report your firm’s imports and
your firm’s shipments and inventories of dual mount drawn stainless steel sinks imported from
Mexico by your firm during the specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)

MEXICO
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item

2009

2010

January-September
2011

2011

2012

Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity)
1

Imports:

Value of internal consumption/transfers
3

Export shipments:

Quantity of export shipments
Value of export shipments
4

End-of-period inventories (quantity)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors (quantity)
U.S. shipments to end users (quantity)
1

Please identify the foreign producers, if known:

Yes

No--Please explain:

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-7a.

IMPORTS FROM NONSUBJECT SOURCES.–Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s
shipments and inventories of ALL drawn stainless steel sinks imported from all other sources
combined by your firm during the specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction booklet.)

ALL OTHER SOURCES COMBINED
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item

2009

2010

January-September
2011

2011

2012

Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity)
1

Imports:

Value of internal consumption/transfers
3

Export shipments:

Quantity of export shipments
Value of export shipments
4

End-of-period inventories (quantity)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors (quantity)
U.S. shipments to end users (quantity)
1

Please identify the sources and foreign producers, if known:

Yes

No--Please explain:

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-7b.

IMPORTS FROM NONSUBJECT SOURCES.–Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s
shipments and inventories of top mount/drop-in drawn stainless steel sinks imported from all
other sources combined by your firm during the specified periods. (See definitions in the
instruction booklet.)

ALL OTHER SOURCES COMBINED
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item

2009

2010

January-September
2011

2011

2012

Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity)
1

Imports:

Value of internal consumption/transfers
3

Export shipments:

Quantity of export shipments
Value of export shipments
4

End-of-period inventories (quantity)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors (quantity)
U.S. shipments to end users (quantity)
1

Please identify the sources and foreign producers, if known:

Yes

No--Please explain:

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-7c.

IMPORTS FROM NONSUBJECT SOURCES.–Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s
shipments and inventories of undermount drawn stainless steel sinks imported from all other
sources combined by your firm during the specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction
booklet.)

ALL OTHER SOURCES COMBINED
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item

2009

2010

January-September
2011

2011

2012

Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity)
1

Imports:

Value of internal consumption/transfers
3

Export shipments:

Quantity of export shipments
Value of export shipments
4

End-of-period inventories (quantity)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors (quantity)
U.S. shipments to end users (quantity)
1

Please identify the sources and foreign producers, if known:

Yes

No--Please explain:

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-7d.

IMPORTS FROM NONSUBJECT SOURCES.–Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s
shipments and inventories of dual mount drawn stainless steel sinks imported from all other
sources combined by your firm during the specified periods. (See definitions in the instruction
booklet.)

ALL OTHER SOURCES COMBINED
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar years
Item

2009

2010

January-September
2011

2011

2012

Beginning-of-period inventories (quantity)
1

Imports:

Value of internal consumption/transfers
3

Export shipments:

Quantity of export shipments
Value of export shipments
4

End-of-period inventories (quantity)
Channels of distribution:
U.S. shipments to distributors (quantity)
U.S. shipments to end users (quantity)
1

Please identify the sources and foreign producers, if known:

Yes

No--Please explain:

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
II-11.

COMPARABILITY OF TOP MOUNT/DROP-IN, UNDERMOUNT, AND
DUAL MOUNT DRAWN STAINLESS STEEL SINKS.–Since January 1, 2009, has your firm
produced drawn stainless steel sinks?

No
Yes
top mount/drop-in ;

undermount;

dual mount.

-- If yes, please describe the differences and similarities between top mount/drop-in, undermount,
and dual mount and all other types of drawn stainless steel sinks with respect to the following
factors: (a) characteristics and uses--describe the differences and similarities in the physical
characteristics and end uses; (b) interchangeability--discuss the interchangeability in end use of the
three products; (c) manufacturing processes--describe the two processes and include a discussion of the
interchangeability of production inputs, machinery and equipment, and skilled labor; (d) channels of
distribution--describe the specific end use/customer requirements and channels of distribution/market
situation in which the products are sold; (e) customer and producer perceptions--describe any
perceived differences in the two products (e.g., sales/marketing practices); and (f) price--provide a
discussion and specific examples of prices for the two products.
(a) Characteristics and uses:

(b) Interchangeability:

(d) Channels of distribution:

(e) Customer and producer perceptions:

(f) Price:

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION
Further information on this part of the questionnaire can be obtained from James Fetzer (202-708-5403
[email protected])
III-1. Contact information.-- Please identify the responsible individual and the manner by which
Commission staff may contact that individual regarding the confidential information submitted in part III.
Name
Title
Email
Telephone
Fax
PRICE DATA
III-2.

These questions requests quarterly price and quantity data, f.o.b. your U.S. point of shipment, for
your commercial shipments to unrelated U.S. customers from January 2009 to September 2012 of
the following products you imported from China and Mexico:
Product 1.-- 300 series stainless steel, regardless of finish, top mount with overall dimensions
of 33 inches x 22 inches, two bowls with both bowls 14 inches x 15¾ inches, and
each bowl depth 6 inches. Gauge 20-24. All dimensions plus/minus 2 inches,
except bowl depth plus/minus 1 inch.
Product 2.-- 300 series stainless steel, regardless of finish, top mount with overall dimensions
of 25 inches x 22 inches, one bowl 21 inches x 15¾ inches, and bowl depth 6
inches. Gauge 20-24. All dimensions plus/minus 2 inches, except bowl depth
plus/minus 1 inch.
Product 3.-- 300 series stainless steel, regardless of finish, top mount with overall dimensions
of 33 inches x 22 inches, two bowls with both bowls 14 inches x 15¾ inches, and
each bowl depth 81/ 16 inches. Gauge 20-24. All dimensions plus/minus 2 inches,
except bowl depth plus/minus 1 inch.
Product 4. -- 300 series stainless steel, regardless of finish, undermount with overall
dimensions of 31¼ inches x 17¾ inches (with flange), two bowls with both bowls
14 inches x 15¾ inches, and each bowl depth 8 inches. Gauge 16-20. All
dimensions plus/minus 2 inches, except bowl depth plus/minus 1 inch.
Product 5.-- 300 series stainless steel, regardless of finish, undermount with overall
dimensions of 23 inches x 17¾ inches (with flange), one bowl 21 inches x 15¾
inches, and bowl depth 8 inches. Gauge 16-20. All dimensions plus/minus 2
inches, except bowl depth plus/minus 1 inch.
Product 6.-- 300 series stainless steel, regardless of finish, undermount with overall
dimensions of 31¾ inches x 20½ inches (with flange), two bowls with one bowl 14
inches x 15¾ inches and one bowl 13½ inches x 18 inches, and bowl depths of 8
and 10 inches respectively. Gauge 16-20. All dimensions except bowl depth
plus/minus 2 inches (but each bowl must be a different size), bowl depth
plus/minus 1 inch (each bowl may be the same or a different depth).

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
Product 7.-- 300 series stainless steel, regardless of finish, dual mount with overall
dimensions of 33 inches x 22 inches, two bowls with both bowls 14 inches x 15¾
inches, and each bowl depth 6 inches. Gauge 20-24. All dimensions plus/minus 2
inches, except bowl depth plus/minus 1 inch.
Please note that total dollar values should be f.o.b., U.S. point of shipment and should not include
U.S.-inland transportation costs. Total dollar values should reflect the final net amount paid to you
(i.e., should be net of all deductions for discounts or rebates). See instruction booklet.

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-2a. Price data.--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported from China
and sold by your firm.

CHINA
3

(Quantity in units, value in thousands of dollars )
Product 1
Product 2
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value

Product 3
Quantity
Value

Period of shipment
2009:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2010:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2011:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2012:
January-March
April-June
July-September
1
Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of
returned goods), f.o.b. your U.S. point of shipment.
2
Pricing product definitions are provided on the first page of Part IV.
3
For small dollar amounts, you can provide responses to the third decimal place.

Note.--If your product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is competitive with the specified product,
provide a description of your product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your reported pricing data.
Product 1:
Product 2:
Product 3:

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-2a. Price data (continued).--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported
from China and sold by your firm.

CHINA
3

(Quantity in units, value in thousands of dollars )
Product 4
Product 5
Product 6
Quantity
Value
Quantity Value Quantity Value

Product 7
Quantity
Value

2009:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2010:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2011:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2012:
January-March
April-June
July-September
1
Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of
returned goods), f.o.b. your U.S. point of shipment.
2
Pricing product definitions are provided on the first page of Part IV.
3
For small dollar amounts, you can provide responses to the third decimal place.
Note.--If your product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is competitive with the specified
product, provide a description of your product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your reported pricing data.
Product 4:
Product 5:
Product 6:
Product 7:

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-2b. Price data.--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported from Mexico
and sold by your firm.

MEXICO
3

Period of shipment

(Quantity in units, value in thousands of dollars )
Product 1
Product 2
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value

Product 3
Quantity
Value

2009:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2010:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2011:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2012:
January-March
April-June
July-September
1
Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of
returned goods), f.o.b. your U.S. point of shipment.
2
Pricing product definitions are provided on the first page of Part IV.
3
For small dollar amounts, you can provide responses to the third decimal place.
Note.--If your product does not exactly meet the product specifications but is competitive with the specified product,
provide a description of your product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your reported pricing data.
Product 1:
Product 2:
Product 3:

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-2b. Price data (continued).--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported
from Mexico and sold by your firm.

MEXICO
3

(Quantity in units, value in thousands of dollars )
Product 4
Product 5
Product 6
Quantity
Value
Quantity Value Quantity Value

Product 7
Quantity
Value

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-3.

Price setting.-- How does your firm determine the prices that it charges for sales of drawn
stainless steel sinks (check all that apply)? If your firm issues price lists, please submit sample
pages of a recent list.
Transaction
by
transaction

III-4.

If other, describe

Annual
total
volume
discounts

No
discount
policy

Other

Describe

Pricing terms for drawn stainless steel sinks.-(a)

What are your firm’s typical sales terms for drawn stainless steel sinks imported from
China
Net 30 days

(b)

Net 60 days

2/10 net 30 days

Other (specify)

On what basis are your prices of imported drawn stainless steel sinks from China usually
quoted (check one)?
Delivered

III-6.

Other

Discount policy.-- Please indicate and describe your firm’s discount policies (check all that
apply).

Quantity
discounts

III-5.

Contracts

Set
price
lists

F.o.b.

If f.o.b., specify point

Contract versus spot.--Approximately what share of your firm’s sales of drawn stainless steel
sinks imported from China in 2011 were on a (1) long-term contract basis, (2) short-term contract
basis, and (3) spot sales basis?
Share of
2011 sales

Type of sale
Long-term contracts (multiple deliveries for more
than 12 months)

Short-term contracts (multiple deliveries up to and
including 12 months)

Spot sales (for a single delivery)

Total

100

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-7.

Contract provisions.— Please fill out the table with respect to provisions of your typical sales
contracts for drawn stainless steel sinks from China (or check “not applicable” if your firm does
not sell on a long term and/or short term contract basis).

Typical sales contract
provisions

Item

Average contract duration

Number of days

Price renegotiation (during the
contract period)

Yes

Short term contracts

Long term contracts

(multiple deliveries up to
and including 12 months)

(multiple deliveries for more
than 12 months)

No
Quantity

Fixed quantity and/or price

Price
Both

Meet or release provision

Yes
No

Not applicable

III-8.

Lead times.--What is your share of sales of drawn stainless steel sinks imported from China both
from inventory and produced to order and what is the average lead time between a customer’s
order and the date of delivery for your firm’s sales of drawn stainless steel sinks?
Source

Share of
2011 sales

From your U.S. inventory

From foreign manufacturers’ inventory

Produced to order

Total

100 %

Lead time
(days)

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-9.

Shipping information.—
(a)

What is the approximate percentage of the total delivered cost of drawn stainless steel
sinks imported from China that is accounted for by U.S. inland transportation costs?
percent.

(b)

Who generally arranges the transportation to your customers’ locations?
Your firm
Purchaser (check one)

(c)

When you sell drawn stainless steel sinks imported from China, from where is it shipped?
Point of importation
Storage facility
(check one)

(d)

Indicate the approximate percentage of your sales of drawn stainless steel sinks imported
from China that are delivered the following distances from your U.S. point of shipment.
Distance from your U.S. point of shipment

Within 100 miles

101 to 1,000 miles

Over 1,000 miles

%
Total

100

III-10. Geographical shipments--What is the geographic market area in the United States served by
your firm’s shipments of drawn stainless steel sinks imported from any source? (check all that
apply)
Geographic area
Northeast.–CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, and VT.
Midwest.–IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, and WI.
Southeast.–AL, DE, DC, FL, GA, KY, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, and WV.
Central Southwest.–AR, LA, OK, and TX.
Mountains.–AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, and WY.
Pacific Coast.–CA, OR, and WA.
Other.–All other markets in the United States not previously listed, including AK, HI,
PR, and VI, among others.

√ if applicable

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-11a. End uses-Describe the end uses of the drawn stainless steel sinks that you import from China.
For each end-use product, what percentage of the total cost is accounted for by drawn stainless
steel sinks and other inputs?
Share of total cost of end use product accounted for
by

End use product

Drawn stainless steel
sinks (percent)

Other inputs (percent)

Total

100%

III-11b. Sales of kitchen countertops with stainless steel sinks.-Do you sell kitchen countertops and
stainless steel sinks? (Check ALL that apply)
No
Yes—installed by independent countertop fabricators that purchased these goods from
us. This involved
percent of all U.S. imports of drawn stainless steel
sinks in 2011.
Yes—arranged for their installation at the premises of our customers using
subcontractors. This involved
percent of all U.S. imports of
drawn stainless steel sinks in 2011.
Yes—arranged for their installation at the premises of our customers using our
own employees. This involved
percent of all U.S. imports of
drawn stainless steel sinks in 2011.
Yes—other. This involved
percent of all U.S. imports of
drawn stainless steel sinks in 2011. Please explain below.

III-11c. Competition with mass merchandise retailers.—Do you compete with mass merchandise
retailers (“big box retailers”) for sales of kitchen countertops and drawn stainless steel sinks?

Yes--Please explain.

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-12. Substitutes.-- Can other products be substituted for drawn stainless steel sinks?
No

Substitute

Yes--Please fill out the table.

End use in which this
substitute is used

Have changes in the prices of this substitute
affected the price for drawn stainless steel
sinks
No Yes

Explanation

1.
2.
3.

III-13. Demand trends.-- Indicate how demand within the United States and outside of the United States
(if known) for drawn stainless steel sinks has changed since January 1, 2009. Describe the principal
factors that have affected these changes in demand.

Market

No
Increase change Decrease Fluctuate

Factors

Within
the United
States
Outside
the United
States

III-14. Product changes.--Have there been any significant changes in the product mix or marketing of
drawn stainless steel sinks since January 1, 2009?
No

Yes-- Please describe.

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-15. Business cycles.-(a) Is the drawn stainless steel sinks market subject to business cycles or conditions of
competition (including seasonal business) distinctive to drawn stainless steel sinks?
No (skip to question III-16.)

Yes-- Please describe and then answer part (b).

(b) If yes, have there been any changes in the business cycles or conditions of competition for
drawn stainless steel sinks since January 1, 2009?
No

Yes-- Please describe.

III-16. Supply constraints.--Has your firm refused, declined, or been unable to supply drawn stainless
steel sinks since January 1, 2009 (examples include placing customers on allocation or
“controlled order entry,” declining to accept new customers or renew existing customers,
delivering less than the quantity promised, been unable to meet timely shipment commitments,
etc.)?
No

Yes-- Please describe.

III-17. Raw materials.--Please describe any trends in the prices of raw materials used to produce drawn
stainless steel sinks and whether your firm expects these trends to continue.

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-18. Interchangeability.--Are drawn stainless steel sinks produced in the United States and in other
countries interchangeable (i.e., can they physically be used in the same applications)?
Please indicate A, F, S, N, or 0 in the table below:
A = the products from a specified country-pair are always interchangeable
F = the products are frequently interchangeable
S = the products are sometimes interchangeable
N = the products are never interchangeable
0 = no familiarity with products from a specified country-pair
Country-pair

China
All drawn stainless steel sinks

Mexico

Other

United States
China
Mexico
Drawn top mount/drop-in stainless steel sinks
United States
China
Mexico
Drawn undermount stainless steel sinks
United States
China
Mexico
Drawn dual mount stainless steel sinks
United States
China
Mexico

For any country-pair producing drawn stainless steel sinks that is sometimes or never interchangeable, please
explain the factors that limit or preclude interchangeable use:

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-19. Factors other than price.--Are differences other than price (i.e., quality, availability,
transportation network, product range, technical support, etc.) between drawn stainless steel sinks
produced in the United States and in other countries a significant factor in your firm’s sales of the
products?
Please indicate A, F, S, N, or 0 in the table below:
A = such differences are always significant
F = such differences are frequently significant
S = such differences are sometimes significant
N = such differences are never significant
0 = no familiarity with products from a specified country-pair
Country-pair

China
All drawn stainless steel sinks

Mexico

Other

For any country-pair for which factors other than price always or frequently are a significant factor in your firm’s
sales of drawn stainless steel sinks, identify the country-pair and report the advantages or disadvantages
imparted by such factors

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PART III.--PRICING AND RELATED INFORMATION--Continued
III-20. Customer identification--Please identify the names and contact information for your firm’s
10 largest U.S. customers for drawn stainless steel sinks since January 1, 2009. Indicate the share
of the quantity of your firm’s total shipments of drawn stainless steel sinks that each of these
customers accounted for in 2011.

Customer’s name

Contact person

Telephone

Street address (not P.O.
box), city, state, and zip
code

Street Address

,
City

State

Street Address

,
City

State

,
State

Zip Code

Street Address

,
City

Zip Code

Street Address
City

Zip Code

Street Address
City

Zip Code

Street Address
City

Zip Code

Street Address
City

Zip Code

Street Address
City

Zip Code

Street Address
City

Zip Code

State

Zip Code

Street Address

,
City

State

Zip Code

Share
of
2011
sales
(%)

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