19-1-4026 US importers' questionnaire

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U.S. IMPORTERS’ QUESTIONNAIRE
LARGE RESIDENTIAL WASHERS
This questionnaire must be received by the Commission by

April 30, 2019

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 investigation No. TA-204-013, Large Residential Washers: Monitoring Developments in the Domestic
Industry, under section 204 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. § 2254). The information requested in the questionnaire
is needed to supplement data available to the Commission from other sources and is requested under the authority of
section 204 of the Tariff Act of 1974. This report is mandatory and failure to reply as directed can result in a subpoena
or other order to compel the submission of records or information in your firm’s possession (19 U.S.C. § 1333(a)).

Name of firm
Address
City

State

Zip Code

Website
Has your firm imported large residential washers (as defined on the next page) from any country at
any time since January 1, 2016?

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: LRWS)
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, reviews, or
general fact finding investigations 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 January 23, 2018, the President, pursuant to section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974,
issued Proclamation 9694, imposing a safeguard measure on imports of certain residential washers and
parts thereof in the form of a tariff-rate quota, effective February 7, 2018. Section 204 (a) of the Act
requires the Commission to submit a report to the President and Congress on its monitoring of industry
developments at the midpoint of an initial period of relief exceeding three years, including the progress
and specific efforts made by workers and firms in the domestic industry to make a positive adjustment
to import competition. Questionnaires and other information pertinent to this proceeding are available
at

https://www.usitc.gov/investigations/title_7/2019/large_residential_washers_monitoring_developments/safeguard.htm

Products covered by this investigation
Large residential washers.—The products covered by the investigation are all large
residential washers and certain parts thereof.
The term “large residential washers” denotes all automatic clothes washing machines,
regardless of the orientation of the rotational axis, with a cabinet width (measured from
its widest point) of at least 24.5 inches (62.23 cm) and no more than 32.0 inches (81.28
cm), except as noted below.
Covered parts.-- Also covered are certain parts used in large residential washers,
namely: (1) all cabinets, or portions thereof, designed for use in large residential
washers; (2) all assembled tubs 1 designed for use in large residential washers which
incorporate, at a minimum: (a) a tub; and (b) a seal; (3) all assembled baskets 2 designed
for use in large residential washers which incorporate, at a minimum: (a) a side
wrapper; 3 (b) a base; and (c) a drive hub; 4 and (4) any combination of the foregoing
parts or subassemblies.
Products excluded from this investigation
(1) Stacked washers-dryers & commercial washers
Excluded are stacked washer-dryers and commercial washers. The term “stacked
washer-dryers” denotes distinct washing and drying machines that are built on a unitary
frame and share a common console that controls both the washer and the dryer. The
term “commercial washer” denotes an automatic clothes washing machine designed for
the “pay per use” segment meeting either of the following two definitions:

1

A “tub” is the part of the washer designed to hold water.
A “basket” (sometimes referred to as a “drum”) is the part of the washer designed to hold clothing or other
fabrics.
3
A “side wrapper” is the cylindrical part of the basket that actually holds the clothing or other fabrics.
4
A “drive hub” is the hub at the center of the base that bears the load from the motor.
2

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(1) (a) it contains payment system electronics; 5 (b) it is configured with an externally
mounted steel frame at least six inches high that is designed to house a coin/token
operated payment system (whether or not the actual coin/token operated payment
system is installed at the time of importation); (c) it contains a push button user
interface with a maximum of six manually selectable wash cycle settings, with no ability
of the end user to otherwise modify water temperature, water level, or spin speed for a
selected wash cycle setting; and (d) the console containing the user interface is made of
steel and is assembled with security fasteners; 6 or
(2) (a) it contains payment system electronics; (b) the payment system electronics are
enabled (whether or not the payment acceptance device has been installed at the time
of importation) such that, in normal operation, 7 the unit cannot begin a wash cycle
without first receiving a signal from a bona fide payment acceptance device such as an
electronic credit card reader; (c) it contains a push button user interface with a
maximum of six manually selectable wash cycle settings, with no ability of the end user
to otherwise modify water temperature, water level, or spin speed for a selected wash
cycle setting; and (d) the console containing the user interface is made of steel and is
assembled with security fasteners.
(2) Top load residential washers with PSC/belt drive/clutch
Also excluded are automatic clothes washing machines that meet all of the following
conditions: (1) have a vertical rotational axis; (2) are top loading; 8 (3) have a drive train
consisting, inter alia, of (a) a permanent split capacitor (PSC) motor, 9 (b) a belt drive, 10
and (c) a flat wrap spring clutch. 11
(3) Front load residential washers with CIM/belt drive
Also excluded are automatic clothes washing machines that meet all of the following
conditions: (1) have a horizontal rotational axis; (2) are front loading; 12 and (3) have a
drive train consisting, inter alia, of (a) a controlled induction motor (CIM), 13 and (b) a
belt drive.

5

“Payment system electronics” denotes a circuit board designed to receive signals from a payment acceptance
device and to display payment amount, selected settings, and cycle status. Such electronics also capture cycles and
payment history and provide for transmission to a reader.
6
A “security fastener” is a screw with a non-standard head that requires a non-standard driver. Examples include
those with a pin in the center of the head as a “center pin reject” feature to prevent standard Allen wrenches or
Torx drivers from working.
7
“Normal operation” refers to the operating mode(s) available to end users (i.e., not a mode designed for testing
or repair by a technician).
8
“Top loading” means that access to the basket is from the top of the washer.
9
A “PSC motor” is an asynchronous, alternating current (AC), single phase induction motor that employs split
phase capacitor technology.
10
A “belt drive” refers to a drive system that includes a belt and pulleys.
11
A “flat wrap spring clutch” is a flat metal spring that, when engaged, links abutted cylindrical pieces on the input
shaft with the end of the concentric output shaft that connects to the drive hub.
12
“Front loading” means that access to the basket is from the front of the washer.
13
A “controlled induction motor” is an asynchronous, alternating current (AC), polyphase induction motor.

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(4) “Extra-wide” residential washers
Also excluded are automatic clothes washing machines that meet all of the following
conditions: (1) have a horizontal rotational axis; (2) are front loading; and (3) have
cabinet width (measured from its widest point) of more than 28.5 inches (72.39 cm).
Large residential washers are currently classifiable under subheading 8450.20.00 (statistical reporting
numbers 8450.20.0040 and 8450.20.0080) of the Harmonized Tariff System of the United States
(HTSUS). They may also be imported under HTSUS 8450.11.0040, 8450.11.0080, 8450.90.2000, and
8450.90.6000.14 The HTSUS provisions are for convenience and customs purposes; the written
description of the scope is dispositive.
Reporting of information.-- If information is not readily available from your records, provide carefully
prepared estimates. If your firm is completing more than one questionnaire (i.e., a producer, importer,
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 CFR §§ 206.17(a)(1) and 206.52(c)). 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 confidential business 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 Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. § 2252(i)) and sections 206.17 and 206.52
of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR §§ 206.17(a)(1) and 206.52(c)). 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.

14

Large residential washers and parts and certain subassemblies covered by the scope are currently subject to
tariff-rate quotas under a safeguard measure imposed effective February 7, 2018, under subheadings 9903.45.01
and 9903.45.02 (large residential washers) and 9903.45.05 and 9903.45.06 (covered parts) and related legal notes.

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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
Nathanael Comly ([email protected]; 202-205-3174).
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 macroenabled 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.
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

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.

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Establishments covered.--Provide the name and address of establishment(s) covered by this
questionnaire. If your firm is publicly traded, please specify the stock exchange and trading
symbol.
“Establishment”--Each facility of a firm involved in the importation of large residential washers,
including auxiliary facilities operated in conjunction with (whether or not physically separate
from) such facilities.

I-3.

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

Firm name

I-4.

Yes--List the following information.

Address

Extent of
ownership
(percent)

Related importers/exporters.--Does your firm have any related firms, either domestic or
foreign, that are engaged in importing large residential washers into the United States or that
are engaged in exporting large residential washers to the United States?
No
Firm name

Yes--List the following information.
Country

Affiliation

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I-5.

Related producers.--Does your firm have any related firms, either domestic or foreign, that are
engaged in the production of large residential washers?
No

Yes--List the following information.

Firm name

I-6.

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Country

Affiliation

Importing operations.--Please indicate the nature of your firm’s importing operations on large
residential washers. 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

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I-7.

Consignees.--If your firm is an importer of record of large residential washers but is not the
consignee, please list the consignees below (firm name, address, telephone number, and
individual to contact).
Firm name

I-8.

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Contact person and
phone number

Address

FTZ, TIB, or bonded warehouses.--Please indicate whether your firm enters large residential
washers into, or withdraws such merchandise from, foreign trade zones or bonded warehouses.
Also indicate whether your firm imports large residential washers 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
Foreign trade zones
Bonded warehouses
Temporary importation under bond

No

Yes

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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 large residential
washers?
No

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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–Please specify.

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PART II.--TRADE AND RELATED INFORMATION
Further information on this part of the questionnaire can be obtained from Nathanael Comly (202-2053174, [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

II-2a.

Changes in operations.--Please indicate whether your firm has experienced any of the following
changes in relation to the importation of large residential washers since January 1, 2016.
Check as many as appropriate.
Office/warehouse openings
Office/warehouse closings
Relocations
Expansions
Acquisitions
Consolidations
Prolonged shutdowns or
importation curtailments
Revised labor agreements
Other (e.g., technology)

If checked, please describe; leave blank if not applicable.

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Arranged imports.--Has your firm imported or arranged for the importation of large residential
washers for delivery after March 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 units)

Period/Source

Apr-Jun 2019

Jul-Sept 2019

Oct-Dec 2019

Jan-Mar 2020

China
Korea
Mexico
Thailand
Vietnam
All other sources1
1

II-4.

Please identify the source (country) and foreign producer(s):

.

Reasons for importing if producer.--If your firm also produces large residential washers in the
United States, please indicate the reasons for importing this product. If your firm’s reasons differ
by source, please elaborate.

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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) or
consignee (i.e., to which the merchandise was first delivered).
“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 domestic firms. Such transactions are
valued at fair market value.
“Related firm” –A firm that your firm solely or jointly owns, manages, or otherwise controls.
“Export shipments”— Shipments to destinations outside the United States, including shipments
to related firms.
“Inventories” --Finished goods inventory, not raw materials or work in progress.
“Retailers”--Firms that sells large residential washers to the public for use in personal consumption
rather than for resale.
“Distributors”--Firms that purchase large residential washers for the purpose of reselling them to
other firms.
“Buying Groups”--Firms that negotiate prices on behalf of multiple retailers.
“Homebuilders/contractors”--Firms whose business is in the construction of residential dwellings.
“End users/consumers”—Entities who purchase large residential washers for their own personal
consumption.
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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Imports from China.--Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories of
large residential washers imported from China during the specified periods.

II-5a.

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

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Beginning inventories (quantity)
(A)
U.S. Imports:1
Complete LRWs
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
Covered parts2
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Total U.S. imports:
Quantity (F)
Value (G)

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. shipments:
Commercial U.S. shipments:
Quantity (H)
Value (I)
Internal consumption and/or
transfers to related firms:
Quantity (J)
Value3 (K)
Export shipments:4
Quantity (L)
Value (M)
Ending inventories (quantity) (N)
Please identify the foreign producers, if known:
.
Covered parts are defined on page 2.
3
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. In the event that your firm uses a
different basis for valuing these transactions, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.) and provide value data using that
basis for each of the periods noted above:
4
Identify your firm’s principal export markets:
.
1
2

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U.S. imports: China.–Continued

RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND INVENTORIES.--Generally, the data reported for the
end-of-period inventories (i.e., line N) should be equal to the beginning-of-period inventories (i.e., line
A), plus imports (i.e., lines B and D), less total shipments (i.e., lines 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 – H – J – L – N = should
equal zero ("0") or provide an
explanation.1

2016

2017

0

January-March
2018

0

2018

0

2019

0

Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are
nonetheless accurate:
.
1

0

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Channels of distribution: China.--Report your firm’s commercial U.S. shipments of imports from
China by channel of distribution during the specified periods.

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

2016

January-March

2017

2018

2018

2019

Commercial U.S. shipments:
To distributors:
Quantity (O)
Value (P)
To retailers:
Quantity (Q)
Value (R)
To buying groups:
Quantity (S)
Value (T)
To home builders / contractors:
Quantity (U)
Value (V)
To end users / consumers:
Quantity (W)
Value (X)
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.--Please ensure that the total quantities and values reported for
channels of distribution (i.e., lines O through X) in each time period equal the quantity and value reported
for commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., lines H and I) in part "a" of this question 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

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Quantity: O + Q + S + U + W – H = zero ("0"),
if not revise.

0

0

0

0

0

Value: P + R + T + V + X – I = zero ("0"), if not
revise.

0

0

0

0

0

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Commercial U.S. shipments by type: China. Report your firms’ commercial U.S. shipments by
type of large residential washer imported from China.

II-5c.

CHINA
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item
Commercial U.S. shipments:
Front-load LRWs.-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (Y)
Value (Z)
Non-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AA)
Value (AB)
Top-load LRWs.-With agitator.-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AC)
Value (AD)
Non-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AE)
Value (AF)
Without agitator.-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AG)
Value (AH)
Non-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AI)
Value (AJ)
Covered parts—
Quantity (AK)
Value (AL)

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

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RECONCILIATION OF COMMERCIALUS SHIPMENTS.--Please ensure that the quantities and values reported for
commercial U.S. shipments in this question (i.e., lines Y through AL) equal the quantity and value reported for
commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., lines H and I) in part "a" of this question 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

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Quantity: Y + AA + AC + AE + AG + AI +
AK – H = zero ("0"), if not revise.

0

0

0

0

0

Value: Z + AB + AD + AF + AH + AJ + AL –
I = zero ("0"), if not revise

0

0

0

0

0

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Imports from Korea.--Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories of
large residential washers imported from Korea during the specified periods.

II-6a.

KOREA
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Beginning inventories (quantity)
(A)
U.S. Imports:1
Complete LRWs
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
Covered parts2
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Total U.S. imports:
Quantity (F)
Value (G)

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. shipments:
Commercial U.S. shipments:
Quantity (H)
Value (I)
Internal consumption and/or
transfers to related firms:
Quantity (J)
Value3 (K)
Export shipments:4
Quantity (L)
Value (M)
Ending inventories (quantity) (N)
Please identify the foreign producers, if known:
.
Covered parts are defined on page 2.
3
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. In the event that your firm
uses a different basis for valuing these transactions, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.) and provide value
data using that basis for each of the periods noted above:
4
Identify your firm’s principal export markets:
.
1
2

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U.S. imports: Korea.–Continued

RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND INVENTORIES.--Generally, the data reported for the
end-of-period inventories (i.e., line N) should be equal to the beginning-of-period inventories (i.e., line
A), plus imports (i.e., lines B and D), less total shipments (i.e., lines 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 – H – J – L – N = should
equal zero ("0") or provide an
explanation.1

2016

2017

0

January-March
2018

0

2018

0

2019

0

Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are
nonetheless accurate:
.
1

0

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Channels of distribution: Korea.--Report your firm’s commercial U.S. shipments of imports
from Korea by channel of distribution during the specified periods.

KOREA
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item

2016

January-March

2017

2018

2018

2019

Commercial U.S. shipments:
To distributors:
Quantity (O)
Value (P)
To retailers:
Quantity (Q)
Value (R)
To buying groups:
Quantity (S)
Value (T)
To home builders / contractors:
Quantity (U)
Value (V)
To end users / consumers:
Quantity (W)
Value (X)
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.--Please ensure that the total quantities and values reported for
channels of distribution (i.e., lines O through X) in each time period equal the quantity and value reported
for commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., lines H and I) in part "a" of this question 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

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Quantity: O + Q + S + U + W – H = zero ("0"),
if not revise.

0

0

0

0

0

Value: P + R + T + V + X – I = zero ("0"), if not
revise.

0

0

0

0

0

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Commercial U.S. shipments by type: Korea. Report your firms’ commercial U.S. shipments by
type of large residential washer imported from Korea.

II-6c.

KOREA
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item
Commercial U.S. shipments:
Front-load LRWs.-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (Y)
Value (Z)
Non-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AA)
Value (AB)
Top-load LRWs.-With agitator.-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AC)
Value (AD)
Non-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AE)
Value (AF)
Without agitator.-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AG)
Value (AH)
Non-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AI)
Value (AJ)
Covered parts—
Quantity (AK)
Value (AL)

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

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RECONCILIATION OF COMMERCIALUS SHIPMENTS.--Please ensure that the quantities and values reported for
commercial U.S. shipments in this question (i.e., lines Y through AL) equal the quantity and value reported for
commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., lines H and I) in part "a" of this question 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

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Quantity: Y + AA + AC + AE + AG + AI +
AK – H = zero ("0"), if not revise.

0

0

0

0

0

Value: Z + AB + AD + AF + AH + AJ + AL –
I = zero ("0"), if not revise

0

0

0

0

0

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Imports from Mexico.--Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories of
large residential washers imported from Mexico during the specified periods.

II-7a.

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

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Beginning inventories (quantity)
(A)
U.S. Imports:1
Complete LRWs
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
Covered parts2
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Total U.S. imports:
Quantity (F)
Value (G)

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. shipments:
Commercial U.S. shipments:
Quantity (H)
Value (I)
Internal consumption and/or
transfers to related firms:
Quantity (J)
Value3 (K)
Export shipments:4
Quantity (L)
Value (M)
Ending inventories (quantity) (N)
Please identify the foreign producers, if known:
.
Covered parts are defined on page 2.
3
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. In the event that your firm
uses a different basis for valuing these transactions, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.) and provide value
data using that basis for each of the periods noted above:
4
Identify your firm’s principal export markets:
.
1
2

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U.S. imports: Mexico.–Continued

RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND INVENTORIES.--Generally, the data reported for the
end-of-period inventories (i.e., line N) should be equal to the beginning-of-period inventories (i.e., line
A), plus imports (i.e., lines B and D), less total shipments (i.e., lines 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 – H – J – L – N = should
equal zero ("0") or provide an
explanation.1

2016

2017

0

January-March
2018

0

2018

0

2019

0

Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are
nonetheless accurate:
.
1

0

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Channels of distribution: Mexico.--Report your firm’s commercial U.S. shipments of imports
from Mexico by channel of distribution during the specified periods.

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

2016

January-March

2017

2018

2018

2019

Commercial U.S. shipments:
To distributors:
Quantity (O)
Value (P)
To retailers:
Quantity (Q)
Value (R)
To buying groups:
Quantity (S)
Value (T)
To home builders / contractors:
Quantity (U)
Value (V)
To end users / consumers:
Quantity (W)
Value (X)
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.--Please ensure that the total quantities and values reported for
channels of distribution (i.e., lines O through X) in each time period equal the quantity and value reported
for commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., lines H and I) in part "a" of this question 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

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Quantity: O + Q + S + U + W – H = zero ("0"),
if not revise.

0

0

0

0

0

Value: P + R + T + V + X – I = zero ("0"), if not
revise.

0

0

0

0

0

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Commercial U.S. shipments by type: Mexico. Report your firms’ commercial U.S. shipments by
type of large residential washer imported from Mexico.

II-7c.

MEXICO
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item
Commercial U.S. shipments:
Front-load LRWs.-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (Y)
Value (Z)
Non-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AA)
Value (AB)
Top-load LRWs.-With agitator.-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AC)
Value (AD)
Non-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AE)
Value (AF)
Without agitator.-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AG)
Value (AH)
Non-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AI)
Value (AJ)
Covered parts—
Quantity (AK)
Value (AL)

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

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RECONCILIATION OF COMMERCIALUS SHIPMENTS.--Please ensure that the quantities and values reported for
commercial U.S. shipments in this question (i.e., lines Y through AL) equal the quantity and value reported for
commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., lines H and I) in part "a" of this question 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

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Quantity: Y + AA + AC + AE + AG + AI +
AK – H = zero ("0"), if not revise.

0

0

0

0

0

Value: Z + AB + AD + AF + AH + AJ + AL –
I = zero ("0"), if not revise

0

0

0

0

0

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Imports from Thailand.-- Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories
of large residential washers imported from Thailand during the specified periods.

II-8a.

THAILAND
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Beginning inventories (quantity)
(A)
U.S. Imports:1
Complete LRWs
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
Covered parts2
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Total U.S. imports:
Quantity (F)
Value (G)

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. shipments:
Commercial U.S. shipments:
Quantity (H)
Value (I)
Internal consumption and/or
transfers to related firms:
Quantity (J)
Value3 (K)
Export shipments:4
Quantity (L)
Value (M)
Ending inventories (quantity) (N)
Please identify the foreign producers, if known:
.
Covered parts are defined on page 2.
3
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. In the event that your firm
uses a different basis for valuing these transactions, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.) and provide value
data using that basis for each of the periods noted above:
4
Identify your firm’s principal export markets:
.
1
2

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U.S. imports: Thailand.–Continued

RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND INVENTORIES.--Generally, the data reported for the
end-of-period inventories (i.e., line N) should be equal to the beginning-of-period inventories (i.e., line
A), plus imports (i.e., lines B and D), less total shipments (i.e., lines 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 – H – J – L – N = should
equal zero ("0") or provide an
explanation.1

2016

2017

0

January-March
2018

0

2018

0

2019

0

Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are
nonetheless accurate:
.
1

0

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Channels of distribution: Thailand.--Report your firm’s commercial U.S. shipments of imports
from Thailand by channel of distribution during the specified periods.

THAILAND
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item

2016

January-March

2017

2018

2018

2019

Commercial U.S. shipments:
To distributors:
Quantity (O)
Value (P)
To retailers:
Quantity (Q)
Value (R)
To buying groups:
Quantity (S)
Value (T)
To home builders / contractors:
Quantity (U)
Value (V)
To end users / consumers:
Quantity (W)
Value (X)
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.--Please ensure that the total quantities and values reported for
channels of distribution (i.e., lines O through X) in each time period equal the quantity and value reported
for commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., lines H and I) in part "a" of this question 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

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Quantity: O + Q + S + U + W – H = zero ("0"),
if not revise.

0

0

0

0

0

Value: P + R + T + V + X – I = zero ("0"), if not
revise.

0

0

0

0

0

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Commercial U.S. shipments by type: Thailand. Report your firms’ commercial U.S. shipments
by type of large residential washer imported from Thailand.

II-8c.

THAILAND
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item
Commercial U.S. shipments:
Front-load LRWs.-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (Y)
Value (Z)
Non-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AA)
Value (AB)
Top-load LRWs.-With agitator.-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AC)
Value (AD)
Non-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AE)
Value (AF)
Without agitator.-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AG)
Value (AH)
Non-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AI)
Value (AJ)
Covered parts—
Quantity (AK)
Value (AL)

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

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RECONCILIATION OF COMMERCIALUS SHIPMENTS.--Please ensure that the quantities and values reported for
commercial U.S. shipments in this question (i.e., lines Y through AL) equal the quantity and value reported for
commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., lines H and I) in part "a" of this question 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

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Quantity: Y + AA + AC + AE + AG + AI +
AK – H = zero ("0"), if not revise.

0

0

0

0

0

Value: Z + AB + AD + AF + AH + AJ + AL –
I = zero ("0"), if not revise

0

0

0

0

0

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Imports from Vietnam.--Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s shipments and inventories
of large residential washers imported from Vietnam during the specified periods.

II-9a.

VIETNAM
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Beginning inventories (quantity)
(A)
U.S. Imports:1
Complete LRWs
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
Covered parts2
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Total U.S. imports:
Quantity (F)
Value (G)

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. shipments:
Commercial U.S. shipments:
Quantity (H)
Value (I)
Internal consumption and/or
transfers to related firms:
Quantity (J)
Value3 (K)
Export shipments:4
Quantity (L)
Value (M)
Ending inventories (quantity) (N)
Please identify the foreign producers, if known:
.
Covered parts are defined on page 2.
3
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. In the event that your firm
uses a different basis for valuing these transactions, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.) and provide value
data using that basis for each of the periods noted above:
4
Identify your firm’s principal export markets:
.
1
2

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U.S. imports: Vietnam.–Continued

RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND INVENTORIES.--Generally, the data reported for the
end-of-period inventories (i.e., line N) should be equal to the beginning-of-period inventories (i.e., line
A), plus imports (i.e., lines B and D), less total shipments (i.e., lines 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 – H – J – L – N = should
equal zero ("0") or provide an
explanation.1

2016

2017

0

January-March
2018

0

2018

0

2019

0

Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are
nonetheless accurate:
.
1

0

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Channels of distribution: Vietnam.--Report your firm’s commercial U.S. shipments of imports
from Vietnam by channel of distribution during the specified periods.

VIETNAM
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item

2016

January-March

2017

2018

2018

2019

Commercial U.S. shipments:
To distributors:
Quantity (O)
Value (P)
To retailers:
Quantity (Q)
Value (R)
To buying groups:
Quantity (S)
Value (T)
To home builders / contractors:
Quantity (U)
Value (V)
To end users / consumers:
Quantity (W)
Value (X)
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.--Please ensure that the total quantities and values reported for
channels of distribution (i.e., lines O through X) in each time period equal the quantity and value reported
for commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., lines H and I) in part "a" of this question 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

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Quantity: O + Q + S + U + W – H = zero ("0"),
if not revise.

0

0

0

0

0

Value: P + R + T + V + X – I = zero ("0"), if not
revise.

0

0

0

0

0

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Commercial U.S. shipments by type: Vietnam. Report your firms’ commercial U.S. shipments
by type of large residential washer imported from Vietnam.

II-9c.

VIETNAM
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item
Commercial U.S. shipments:
Front-load LRWs.-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (Y)
Value (Z)
Non-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AA)
Value (AB)
Top-load LRWs.-With agitator.-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AC)
Value (AD)
Non-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AE)
Value (AF)
Without agitator.-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AG)
Value (AH)
Non-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AI)
Value (AJ)
Covered parts—
Quantity (AK)
Value (AL)

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

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RECONCILIATION OF COMMERCIALUS SHIPMENTS.--Please ensure that the quantities and values reported for
commercial U.S. shipments in this question (i.e., lines Y through AL) equal the quantity and value reported for
commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., lines H and I) in part "a" of this question 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

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Quantity: Y + AA + AC + AE + AG + AI +
AK – H = zero ("0"), if not revise.

0

0

0

0

0

Value: Z + AB + AD + AF + AH + AJ + AL –
I = zero ("0"), if not revise

0

0

0

0

0

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II-10a. Imports from All other sources combined.-- Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s
shipments and inventories of large residential washers imported from All other sources
combined during the specified periods.

ALL OTHER SOURCES COMBINED
(list sources:

)
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year

Item

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Beginning inventories (quantity)
(A)
U.S. Imports:1
Complete LRWs
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
Covered parts2
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Total U.S. imports:
Quantity (F)
Value (G)

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. shipments:
Commercial U.S. shipments:
Quantity (H)
Value (I)
Internal consumption and/or
transfers to related firms:
Quantity (J)
Value3 (K)
Export shipments:4
Quantity (L)
Value (M)
Ending inventories (quantity) (N)
Please identify the foreign producers, if known:
.
Covered parts are defined on page 2.
3
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. In the event that your firm
uses a different basis for valuing these transactions, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.) and provide value
data using that basis for each of the periods noted above:
4
Identify your firm’s principal export markets:
.
1
2

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II-10a. U.S. imports: All other sources combined.–Continued
RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND INVENTORIES.--Generally, the data reported for the
end-of-period inventories (i.e., line N) should be equal to the beginning-of-period inventories (i.e., line
A), plus imports (i.e., lines B and D), less total shipments (i.e., lines 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 – H – J – L – N = should
equal zero ("0") or provide an
explanation.1

2016

2017

0

January-March
2018

0

2018

0

2019

0

Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are
nonetheless accurate:
.
1

0

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II-10b. Channels of distribution: All other sources combined.--Report your firm’s commercial U.S.
shipments of imports from All other sources combined by channel of distribution during the
specified periods.

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

2016

January-March

2017

2018

2018

2019

Commercial U.S. shipments:
To distributors:
Quantity (O)
Value (P)
To retailers:
Quantity (Q)
Value (R)
To buying groups:
Quantity (S)
Value (T)
To home builders / contractors:
Quantity (U)
Value (V)
To end users / consumers:
Quantity (W)
Value (X)
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.--Please ensure that the total quantities and values reported for
channels of distribution (i.e., lines O through X) in each time period equal the quantity and value reported
for commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., lines H and I) in part "a" of this question 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

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Quantity: O + Q + S + U + W – H = zero ("0"),
if not revise.

0

0

0

0

0

Value: P + R + T + V + X – I = zero ("0"), if not
revise.

0

0

0

0

0

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II-10c. Commercial U.S. shipments by type: All other sources combined. Report your firms’
commercial U.S. shipments by type of large residential washer imported from All other sources
combined.

ALL OTHER SOURCES COMBINED
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item
Commercial U.S. shipments:
Front-load LRWs.-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (Y)
Value (Z)
Non-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AA)
Value (AB)
Top-load LRWs.-With agitator.-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AC)
Value (AD)
Non-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AE)
Value (AF)
Without agitator.-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AG)
Value (AH)
Non-Energy Star rated.-Quantity (AI)
Value (AJ)
Covered parts—
Quantity (AK)
Value (AL)

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

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RECONCILIATION OF COMMERCIALUS SHIPMENTS.--Please ensure that the quantities and values reported for
commercial U.S. shipments in this question (i.e., lines Y through AL) equal the quantity and value reported for
commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., lines H and I) in part "a" of this question 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

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Quantity: Y + AA + AC + AE + AG + AI +
AK – H = zero ("0"), if not revise.

0

0

0

0

0

Value: Z + AB + AD + AF + AH + AJ + AL –
I = zero ("0"), if not revise

0

0

0

0

0

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II-11a. Imports of top load residential washers with PSC/belt drive/clutch.--Report your firm’s imports
and your firm’s shipments and inventories of top load residential washers with PSC/belt
drive/clutch during the specified periods.

ALL SOURCES - PSC/BELT DRIVE/CLUTCH
(list sources:

)
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year

Item

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Beginning inventories (quantity)
(A)
U.S. Imports:1
Complete LRWs
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
U.S. shipments:
Commercial U.S. shipments:
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Internal consumption and/or
transfers to related firms:
Quantity (F)
Value2 (G)
Export shipments:3
Quantity (H)
Value (I)
Ending inventories (quantity) (J)
Please identify the foreign producer(s):
.
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. In the event that your firm uses a
different basis for valuing these transactions, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.) and provide value data using that
basis for each of the periods noted above:
3
Identify your firm’s principal export markets:
.
1
2

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II-11a. U.S. imports of top load residential washers with PSC/belt drive/clutch.–Continued
RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND INVENTORIES.--Generally, the data reported for the
end-of-period inventories (i.e., line J) should be equal to the beginning-of-period inventories (i.e., line A),
plus imports (i.e., lines B and D), less total shipments (i.e., lines D, F, and H). 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 = should
equal zero ("0") or provide an
explanation.1

2016

2017

0

January-March
2018

0

2018

0

2019

0

Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are
nonetheless accurate:
.
1

0

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II-11b. Channels of distribution: Top load residential washers with PSC/belt drive/clutch.--Report
your firm’s commercial U.S. shipments of imports of top load residential washers with PSC/belt
drive/clutch by channel of distribution during the specified periods.

ALL SOURCES
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item

2016

January-March

2017

2018

2018

2019

Commercial U.S. shipments:
To distributors:
Quantity (K)
Value (L)
To retailers:
Quantity (M)
Value (N)
To buying groups:
Quantity (O)
Value (P)
To home builders / contractors:
Quantity (Q)
Value (R)
To end users / consumers:
Quantity (S)
Value (T)
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.--Please ensure that the total quantities and values reported for
channels of distribution (i.e., lines K through T) in each time period equal the quantity and value reported
for commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., lines D and E) in part "a" of this question 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

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Quantity: K + M +O + Q + S – D = zero ("0"), if
not revise.

0

0

0

0

0

Value: L + N + P + R + T – E = zero ("0"), if not
revise.

0

0

0

0

0

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II-12a. Imports of front load residential washers with CIM/belt drive.--Report your firm’s imports and
your firm’s shipments and inventories of front load residential washers with CIM/belt drive
during the specified periods.

ALL SOURCES - CIM/BELT DRIVE
(list sources:

)
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year

Item

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Beginning inventories (quantity)
(A)
U.S. Imports:1
Complete LRWs
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
U.S. shipments:
Commercial U.S. shipments:
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Internal consumption and/or
transfers to related firms:
Quantity (F)
Value2 (G)
Export shipments:3
Quantity (H)
Value (I)
Ending inventories (quantity) (J)
Please identify the foreign producer(s):
.
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. In the event that your firm uses a
different basis for valuing these transactions, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.) and provide value data using that
basis for each of the periods noted above:
3
Identify your firm’s principal export markets:
.
1
2

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II-12a. U.S. imports of front load residential washers with CIM/belt drive.–Continued
RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND INVENTORIES.--Generally, the data reported for the
end-of-period inventories (i.e., line J) should be equal to the beginning-of-period inventories (i.e., line A),
plus imports (i.e., lines B and D), less total shipments (i.e., lines D, F, and H). 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 = should
equal zero ("0") or provide an
explanation.1

2016

2017

0

January-March
2018

0

2018

0

2019

0

Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are
nonetheless accurate:
.
1

0

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II-12b. Channels of distribution: Top load residential washers with PSC/belt drive/clutch.--Report
your firm’s commercial U.S. shipments of imports of top load residential washers with PSC/belt
drive/clutch by channel of distribution during the specified periods.

ALL SOURCES
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item

2016

January-March

2017

2018

2018

2019

Commercial U.S. shipments:
To distributors:
Quantity (K)
Value (L)
To retailers:
Quantity (M)
Value (N)
To buying groups:
Quantity (O)
Value (P)
To home builders / contractors:
Quantity (Q)
Value (R)
To end users / consumers:
Quantity (S)
Value (T)
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.--Please ensure that the total quantities and values reported for
channels of distribution (i.e., lines K through T) in each time period equal the quantity and value reported
for commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., lines D and E) in part "a" of this question 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

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Quantity: K + M +O + Q + S – D = zero ("0"), if
not revise.

0

0

0

0

0

Value: L + N + P + R + T – E = zero ("0"), if not
revise.

0

0

0

0

0

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II-13a. Imports of “extra-wide” residential washers.--Report your firm’s imports and your firm’s
shipments and inventories of “extra-wide” residential washers during the specified periods.

ALL SOURCES - EXTRA WIDE
(list sources:

)
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year

Item

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Beginning inventories (quantity)
(A)
U.S. Imports:1
Complete LRWs
Quantity (B)
Value (C)
U.S. shipments:
Commercial U.S. shipments:
Quantity (D)
Value (E)
Internal consumption and/or
transfers to related firms:
Quantity (F)
Value2 (G)
Export shipments:3
Quantity (H)
Value (I)
Ending inventories (quantity) (J)
Please identify the foreign producer(s):
.
Internal consumption and transfers to related firms must be valued at fair market value. In the event that your firm uses a
different basis for valuing these transactions, please specify that basis (e.g., cost, cost plus, etc.) and provide value data using that
basis for each of the periods noted above:
3
Identify your firm’s principal export markets:
.
1
2

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II-13a. U.S. imports of “extra-wide” residential washers.–Continued
RECONCILIATION OF SHIPMENTS, IMPORTS, AND INVENTORIES.--Generally, the data reported for the
end-of-period inventories (i.e., line J) should be equal to the beginning-of-period inventories (i.e., line A),
plus imports (i.e., lines B and D), less total shipments (i.e., lines D, F, and H). 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 = should
equal zero ("0") or provide an
explanation.1

2016

2017

0

January-March
2018

0

2018

0

2019

0

Explanation if the calculated fields above are returning values other than zero (i.e., “0”) but are
nonetheless accurate:
.
1

0

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II-13b. Channels of distribution: “Extra-wide” residential washers.--Report your firm’s commercial
U.S. shipments of imports of “extra-wide” residential washers by channel of distribution during
the specified periods.

ALL SOURCES
Quantity (in units), value (in $1,000)
Calendar year
Item

2016

January-March

2017

2018

2018

2019

Commercial U.S. shipments:
To distributors:
Quantity (K)
Value (L)
To retailers:
Quantity (M)
Value (N)
To buying groups:
Quantity (O)
Value (P)
To home builders / contractors:
Quantity (Q)
Value (R)
To end users / consumers:
Quantity (S)
Value (T)
RECONCILIATION OF CHANNELS.--Please ensure that the total quantities and values reported for
channels of distribution (i.e., lines K through T) in each time period equal the quantity and value reported
for commercial U.S. shipments (i.e., lines D and E) in part "a" of this question 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

2016

2017

January-March
2018

2018

2019

Quantity: K + M +OS + Q + S – D = zero ("0"),
if not revise.

0

0

0

0

0

Value: L + N + P + R + T – E = zero ("0"), if not
revise.

0

0

0

0

0

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II-14.

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-15.

Effect of safeguard measure.--Describe the significance of the tariff-rate quota imposed by the
President effective February 7, 2018, in terms of its effect on your firm’s imports, U.S.
shipments, exports, and inventories. You may wish to compare your firm’s operations before
and after the imposition of relief.

II-16.

Imports exceeding tariff-rate quota. --Report your firm’s imports of large residential washers
into the United States.
Quantity (in units)
Period/Source

January-December 2018

January-March 2019

U.S. Imports:
Complete LRWs:
In-quota
Above-quota
Other1
Total U.S. imports (U)

0

0

0

0

Covered parts:
In-quota

2

Above-quota
Other1
Total U.S. imports (V)

Imports prior to the implementation of the safeguard measures on February 7, 2018 or imports of large
residential washers not covered by the safeguard measures.
2
Covered parts are defined on page 2.
1

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Imports delayed due to tariff-rate quota.-- Since February 7, 2018, has your firm delayed
entering large residential washers into the United States because the applicable in-quota
volume level was reached?
Year

No

Yes

Source(s)

Quantity (units) Reason (specify by source, if applicable)

2018
2019
II-18.

Anticipated changes in operations.--Would your firm anticipate any changes in its imports, U.S.
shipments of imports, or inventories of large residential washers after the safeguard measure
terminates?

No

II-19.

Tariff compensation.--Has your firm been reimbursed or otherwise compensated by your
foreign supplier(s) for the tariffs imposed on imports of large residential washers under the
safeguard measure?

No

II-20.

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 documentation, for any
trends or projections you may provide. Please note if your response
differs by country.

Yes

If yes, please identify the foreign producer(s), country(ies), and
product(s), as well as the amount of such reimbursement below.

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 Tana von Kessler (202-2052389, [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

PRICE DATA

III-2.

This question requests quarterly quantity and value data for your firm’s commercial
shipments to unrelated U.S. customers since January 1, 2016 of the following products
your firm imported from all countries:
Product 1.--Front loading, Energy Star rated washer; direct drive; rated DOE capacity
greater than or equal to 3.7 cubic feet but less than 4.2 cubic feet; water
heater included; steam cycle(s) included; no LCD display; white finish.
Product 2.--Front loading, Energy Star rated washer; direct drive; rated DOE capacity
greater than or equal to 4.2 cubic feet but less than 4.7 cubic feet; no water
heater included; no steam cycle(s) included; no LCD display; white finish.
Product 3.--Top loading, Energy Star rated washer; impeller; rated DOE capacity greater
than or equal to 4.7 cubic feet but less than 5.2 cubic feet; no water heater
included; no steam cycle included; lid includes clear or tinted window; white
finish.
Product 4.--Top loading, Energy Star rated; impeller; rated DOE capacity greater than
or equal to 4.7 cubic feet but less than 5.2 cubic feet; water heater included;
steam cycle included; lid includes clear or tinted window; white finish.
Product 5.--Front loading, Energy Star rated washer; direct drive; rated DOE capacity
greater than or equal to 4.2 cubic feet but less than 4.7 cubic feet; water
heater included; steam cycle(s) included; no LCD display; white finish.
Product 6.--Top loading, Energy Star rated washer; direct drive; impeller; rated DOE
capacity greater than or equal to 4.2 cubic feet but less than 4.7 cubic feet;
no water heater included; no steam cycle(s) included; solid opaque lid; white
finish.

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Product 7.--Front loading, Energy Star rated washer; direct drive; rated DOE capacity
greater than or equal to 4.7 cubic feet but less than 5.2 cubic feet; water
heater included; steam cycle(s) included; no LCD display; white finish.
Product 8.--Front loading, Energy Star rated washer; direct drive; rated DOE capacity
greater than or equal to 4.7 cubic feet but less than 5.2 cubic feet; water
heater included; steam cycle(s) included; no LCD display; non-white finish.
Report data for all SKUs/model numbers/product codes that fall under each above definition.
If the DOE rated capacity for a particular SKU/model number/product code changed during the
period, classify the SKU/model number/product code consistent with the capacity being
advertised at the time of sale. Classify a washer as Energy Star if it was being advertised as
Energy Star at the time of sale.
Please report values as follows:
Total dollar values should be f.o.b. port and should not include U.S.-inland transportation
costs. Report the U.S. f.o.b. sales value and quantity on an invoice basis (i.e., the quantityweighted total of the prices indicated on the invoice for the product in question), and net of
direct and indirect discounts (i.e., all discounts, incentives, allowances, rebates, promotional
amount, cash incentives for retail sales personnel (SPIFFs) or other sales support, and/or any
other form of payment or allowance to a retailer). Exclude any additional equipment
provided (e.g. cold/hot water connection hoses), that may be included in the invoice price.
Direct discounts are tied to sales of the specific large residential washer(s) for which pricing
data are requested, whether or not such discounts are given on the sales price to the customer
or are in the form of a post-sale discount, rebate or other type of sales support after the
customer resells the product to its customer.
Indirect discounts, while not specifically tied to the products in question, are properly allocable
to sales of such products because sales of such products were part of the basis on which the
discount, incentive, allowance, etc. was given. In each case, the basis for the allocation of these
allocated discounts, rebates, etc. should be the value of sales of the pricing product at issue as a
percentage of the value of all the products sold by your firm to a customer that also qualified
for the same discount, rebate, etc. Thus, for example, the value of a discount given to a
customer because it reached an annual large residential washer sales target would be allocated
over large residential washer sales to that customer.
Note: Items such as discounts, allowances, and rebates, which are included as adjustments to
revenue, should be consistent with the company’s accounting procedures; i.e., they should
not include items that are treated separately as costs.

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III-2a. During January 2016-March 2019, did your firm import and sell to unrelated U.S.
customers any of the above listed products (or any products that were competitive with
these products)?
Yes.--Please complete the following pricing data table(s) as appropriate.
No.--Skip to question III-3.
III-2b. Pricing product SKUs.--Identify each SKU/model number/ product code for which you
have reported data and identify the SKU/model number/product code that accounts for
the highest volume of your pricing data by product.
Pricing
product

All included SKU/model number/
product codes1

Highest volume SKU/model
number/product code

Product 1
Product 2
Product 3
Product 4
Product 5
Product 6
Product 7
Product 8
Provide a specification sheet for each that allows the Commission to determine that each
SKU/model number/ product code contains each of the characteristics identified in the product’s
definition.
1

III-2c. 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-2d. Price data.--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported from
China and sold by your firm.

China

(Quantity in units, value in 1,000 dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Product 3
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value

Product 4
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2016:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2017:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2018:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2019:
January-March
1 Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned goods), f.o.b. port.
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 your firm’s 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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China

(Quantity in units, value in 1,000 dollars)
Product 5
Product 6
Product 7
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value

Product 8
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2016:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2017:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2018:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2019:
January-March
1 Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned goods), f.o.b. port.
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 your firm’s product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 5:
Product 6:
Product 7:
Product 8:

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III-2e. Price data.--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported from
Korea and sold by your firm.

Korea

(Quantity in units, value in 1,000 dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Product 3
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value

Product 4
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2016:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2017:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2018:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2019:
January-March
1 Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned goods), f.o.b. port.
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 your firm’s 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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Korea

(Quantity in units, value in 1,000 dollars)
Product 5
Product 6
Product 7
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value

Product 8
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2016:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2017:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2018:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2019:
January-March
1 Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned goods), f.o.b. port.
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 your firm’s product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 5:
Product 6:
Product 7:
Product 8:

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III-2f. Price data.--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported from
Mexico and sold by your firm.

Mexico

(Quantity in units, value in 1,000 dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Product 3
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value

Product 4
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2016:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2017:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2018:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2019:
January-March
1 Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned goods), f.o.b. port.
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 your firm’s 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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Mexico

(Quantity in units, value in 1,000 dollars)
Product 5
Product 6
Product 7
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value

Product 8
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2016:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2017:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2018:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2019:
January-March
1 Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned goods), f.o.b. port.
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 your firm’s product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 5:
Product 6:
Product 7:
Product 8:

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III-2g. Price data.--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported from
Thailand and sold by your firm.

Thailand

(Quantity in units, value in 1,000 dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Product 3
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value

Product 4
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2016:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2017:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2018:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2019:
January-March
1 Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned goods), f.o.b. port.
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 your firm’s 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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Thailand

(Quantity in units, value in 1,000 dollars)
Product 5
Product 6
Product 7
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value

Product 8
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2016:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2017:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2018:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2019:
January-March
1 Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned goods), f.o.b. port.
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 your firm’s product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 5:
Product 6:
Product 7:
Product 8:

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III-2h. Price data.--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported from
Vietnam and sold by your firm.

Vietnam

(Quantity in units, value in 1,000 dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Product 3
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value

Product 4
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2016:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2017:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2018:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2019:
January-March
1 Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned goods), f.o.b. port.
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 your firm’s 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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Vietnam

(Quantity in units, value in 1,000 dollars)
Product 5
Product 6
Product 7
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value

Product 8
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2016:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2017:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2018:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2019:
January-March
1 Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned goods), f.o.b. port.
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 your firm’s product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 5:
Product 6:
Product 7:
Product 8:

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III-2i. Price data.--Report below the quarterly price data1 for pricing products2 imported from
all other countries and sold by your firm.

All other countries

Please identify the source(s) of any such imports reported in this table:
(Quantity in units, value in 1,000 dollars)
Product 1
Product 2
Product 3
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value

Product 4
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2016:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2017:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2018:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2019:
January-March
1 Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned goods), f.o.b. port.
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 your firm’s 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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All other countries

(Quantity in units, value in 1,000 dollars)
Product 5
Product 6
Product 7
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value
Quantity
Value

Product 8
Period of shipment
Quantity
Value
2016:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2017:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2018:
January-March
April-June
July-September
October-December
2019:
January-March
1 Net values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances, rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned goods), f.o.b. port.
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 your firm’s product. Also, please explain any anomalies in your firm’s reported pricing data.
Product 5:
Product 6:
Product 7:
Product 8:

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III-2i. Pricing to OEMs.--Did your firm sell any of the above large residential washer pricing
products to an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), i.e., a firm that marketed and
advertised your firm’s washers under its own brand name?

No

III-3.

Price setting.--Has your firm changed how it determines the prices that it charges for sales of
large residential washers (transaction-by-transaction, contracts, set price lists, etc.) since
February 7, 2018?
No

III-4.

If yes, please describe.

Yes

If yes, please describe.

Contract versus spot.--Since February 7, 2018, has the approximate share of your firm’s sales of
its imported large residential washers sold on a short-term contract basis, annual contract basis,
long-term contract basis, and spot sales basis changed?
No

III-6.

Yes

Discount policy.--Has your firm changed its discount policies since February 7, 2018.
No

III-5.

Yes

If yes, were your sales prices to OEM(s) higher, lower, or mostly the
same as your prices to other customers? Please estimate
approximately how much higher or lower and explain why.

Yes

If yes, please describe.

Lead times.--Has the average lead time between a customer’s order and the date of delivery for
your firm’s sales of its imported large residential washers changed since February 7, 2018?
No

Yes

If yes, please describe.

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III-7.

Geographical shipments.--Has there been any change in the U.S. geographic market area(s) in
which your firm sold its imported large residential washers since February 7, 2018?
No

III-8.

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Yes

If yes, please describe.

Availability of supply.--Has the availability of large residential washers in the U.S. market
changed since February 7, 2018?
Availability in the U.S.
market

Please explain, noting the countries and reasons for the
No Yes changes.

Changes since February 7, 2018:
U.S.-produced product
Imports from all
countries
III-9.

Supply constraints.--Has your firm refused, declined, or been unable to supply large residential
washers since February 7, 2018 (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.

III-10. Effect of section 232 investigations of steel and aluminum on raw materials.--Did the
announcement of the section 232 investigations in April 2017 or the subsequent imposition of
tariffs on imported steel and aluminum products beginning in March 2018 impact the raw
material prices for large residential washers?
No
Announcement of the section
232 investigations in April 2017
Imposition of tariffs on imported
steel and aluminum products
beginning in March 2018

Yes

Don’t know If yes, describe impact.

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III-11. Effect of section 301 investigations on raw materials.--Did the announcement of the section 301
investigations in June 2018 or the subsequent imposition of tariffs on Chinese-origin products
impact the raw material prices for large residential washers?
No

Yes

Don’t know If yes, describe impact.

Announcement of the section
301 investigations in June 2018
Imposition of tariffs on Chineseorigin products
III-12. Demand trends.-- Indicate how demand within the United States and outside of the United
States (if known) for large residential washers has changed since February 7, 2018, 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.

Overall
increase

Market

No
change

Fluctuate
Overall
with no
decrease clear trend

Explanation and factors

Demand since February 7, 2018
Within the United States
Outside the United States
Anticipated future demand
Within the United States
Outside the United States
III-13. Product changes.--Have there been any significant changes in the product range, product mix,
or marketing of large residential washers since February 7, 2018? Do you anticipate any future
changes?
No

Yes

If yes, please describe.

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III-14. Conditions of competition.--Have there been any changes in the business cycles or conditions of
competition for large residential washers since February 7, 2018?
No

Yes

If yes, describe.

III-15. Price related factors.—
a. Please indicate whether changes in the following factors have tended to increase, decrease, or
have no effect on the prices of large residential washers in the U.S. market since February 7,
2018.
Factor
Competition between U.S. producers
Level of competition from substitute products
Level of competition from imports
Cost of raw materials
Energy costs
Domestic production capacity
Allocation of production capacity to alternate
products
Productivity of domestic producers
Labor agreements, contracts, etc.
Transportation/delivery cost
Market patterns
Demand in the United States
Demand outside the United States
Foreign government subsidies
Other

Increased

Decreased

No effect

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b. Please rate the importance of changes in the following factors based on their contribution to the
prices of large residential washers since February 7, 2018.

Factor

Very
important

Somewhat
important

Not
important

Competition between U.S. producers
Level of competition from substitute products
Level of competition from imports
Cost of raw materials
Energy costs
Domestic production capacity
Allocation of production capacity to alternate
products
Productivity of domestic producers
Labor agreements, contracts, etc.
Transportation/delivery cost
Market patterns
Demand in the United States
Demand outside the United States
Foreign government subsidies
Other
c. Please provide any detailed discussion/elaboration on factors affecting price changes of large
residential washers in the U.S. market since February 7, 2018.

III-15. Efforts since implementation of safeguard measures.—Has your firm made any efforts to
increase product availability to your customers, either in terms of the quantity of products
available or by increasing your product offerings (e.g., new size ranges, qualities, features,
products, etc.) since February 7, 2018?
No

Yes

If yes, describe.

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III-16. 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 US 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/title_7/2019/large_residential_washers_monitoring_developments/safeguard.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: LRWS

• E-mail.—E-mail the MS Word questionnaire to [email protected]; 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 (202205-1803). A certificate of service must accompany the completed questionnaire you submit (see 19 CFR
§ 207.7). Service of the questionnaire must be made in paper form.