U.S. Automobiles and Automotive Parts

Request for Investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act

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U.S. Automobiles and Automotive Parts

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SCOPE OF ASSESSMENT
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Technology Evaluation (OTE), is conducting a survey of the automobile and/or automotive parts industries. The survey, requested by the Office
of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, will be used to support an investigation initiated under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. The investigation was
requested by the President of the United States.
The principal goal of this survey is to assist the Commerce Department in determining whether automobiles and/or automotive parts are being imported into the United States in such quantities
or under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security. Information collected will include facilities and production data, joint ventures, trade flows, supply chain data, sales
and demand data, employment information, conditions of competition, research and development information, and government and defense activities. The resulting aggregate data will give the
Commerce Department detailed industry information that is otherwise not publicly available and needed to effectively conduct its analysis.

RESPONSE TO THIS SURVEY IS REQUIRED BY LAW
A response to this survey is required by law (50 U.S.C. App. Sec. 2155). Failure to respond can result in a maximum fine of $10,000, imprisonment of up to one year, or both. Information
furnished herewith is deemed confidential and will not be published or disclosed except in accordance with Section 705 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. Sec.
2155). Section 705 prohibits the publication or disclosure of this information unless the President determines that its withholding is contrary to the national defense. Information will not be
shared with any non-government entity, other than in aggregate form. The information will be protected pursuant to the appropriate exemptions from disclosure under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA), should it be the subject of a FOIA request.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to respond to nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.

BURDEN ESTIMATE AND REQUEST FOR COMMENT
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 20 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering
and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of
information to BIS Information Collection Officer, Room 6883, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20230, and to the Office of Management and
Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (OMB Control No. 0694-0120), Washington, D.C. 20503.
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General Instructions
Cover Page
Table of Contents
General Instructions
Definitions
Organization Information
Production
Financial Items
Exports and Imports of Automobiles
Supply Chain
Domestic and Foreign Sourcing
Joint Ventures and Foreign Trade Zones
Employment
Competition and Demand Trends
Research & Development
Economic Downturn Information
Global & Defense Activities and Advanced Technology Requirements
Certification

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General Instructions

Your organization is required to complete this survey of the U.S. automobile manufacturing industry (including passenger cars, light
trucks, SUVs, and vans) and auto parts manufacturing industry using an Excel template, which can be downloaded from the BIS website:
http://bis.doc.gov/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
A.

If you are not able to download the survey document, at your request, Commerce staff will e-mail the Excel survey template directly to
you.
For your convenience, a PDF version of the survey and required drop-down content is available on the BIS website to aid internal data
collection. DO NOT SUBMIT the PDF version of the survey as your response to BIS. Should this occur, your organization will be required
to resubmit the survey in the requested Excel format.
Respond to every question. Surveys that are not fully completed will be returned for completion. Use the comment boxes to provide any
information to supplement responses provided in the survey form. Make sure to record a complete answer in the cell provided, even if
the cell does not appear to expand to fit all of the information.

DO NOT CUT AND PASTE RESPONSES WITHIN THIS SURVEY OR PASTE IN RESPONSES FROM OUTSIDE THE SURVEY. Survey inputs should
be completed by typing in responses or by using a drop-down menu. The use of cut and paste can corrupt the survey template. If your
survey response is corrupted as a result of cut and paste responses, a new survey will be sent to your organization for immediate
completion.

C. Do not disclose any classified information in this survey form.
D. Upon completion of the survey, final review, and certification, transmit the survey document via e-mail to: [email protected]

Questions related to the survey should be directed to BIS survey support staff at [email protected].
E.

E-mail is the preferred method of contact.
You may also speak with a member of the BIS survey support staff by calling (202) 482-4358.
For questions related to the overall scope of this Industrial Base assessment, contact [email protected] or:

Brad Botwin, Director, Industrial Studies
Office of Technology Evaluation, Room 1093
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
DO NOT submit completed surveys to Mr. Botwin's postal or personal e-mail address. All surveys must be submitted electronically to
[email protected].
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Definitions
Term

Applied Research

Authorizing Official
Autonomy

Auto parts

Definition

A systematic study to gain knowledge or understanding necessary to determine the means by which a recognized
and specific need may be met. This activity includes work leading to the production of useful materials, devices,
and systems or methods, including design, development, and improvement of prototypes and new processes.
An executive officer of the organization or business unit or another individual who has the authority to execute
this survey on behalf of the organization.
Technology related to vehicles with any electronic system that influences the lateral or longitudinal operation (or
both) of a vehicle meeting SAE levels 2-5 for driving automation.
All components for production/assembly of passenger cars, SUVs, vans and light trucks, including engines and
engine parts, electrical and electronic equipment, steering and suspension components (except springs), brake
systems, transmission and power train parts, seating and interior trim, metal stampings, and other parts and
accessories. Also includes rebuilt motor vehicle parts.

Basic Research

A systematic, scientific study directed toward greater knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of
phenomena and of observable facts.

Capital Expenditures

Investments made by an organization in buildings, equipment, property, and systems where the expense is
depreciated. This does not include expenditures for consumable materials, other operating expenses, and salaries
associated with normal business operations.

Commercial Shipments

Total shipments less internal consumption and transfers to related firms, which must be valued at fair market
value.

Commercially Sensitive
Information (CSI)

Privileged or proprietary information which, if compromised through alteration, corruption, loss, misuse, or
unauthorized disclosure, could cause serious harm to the organization owning it. This includes customer/client
information, financial information and records, human resource information, intellectual property information,
internal communications, manufacturing and production line information, patent and trademark information,
research and development information, regulatory/compliance information, and supplier/supply chain
information.

Connectivity/Connected Car

Ability to exchange digital information between a vehicle and other entities (e.g., another vehicle, infrastructure);
vehicles that are able to communicate, either directly or through intermediaries, with other vehicles,
infrastructure, and devices.

Design Facility

A space or studio with personnel who use design software, intellectual property, supporting computer systems,
engineering and other information technology to create auto parts and automobiles, including cars, SUVs, vans
and light trucks.

Development

The design, simulation, and testing of a prototype, including experimental software or hardware systems, to
validate technological feasibility or concept of operation in order to reduce technological risk, or provide test
systems prior to production approval.

Electrification

Technology for vehicles receiving some degree of motive power via electrical energy and an electric motor;
includes hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric, and fuel-cell vehicles.

Exports
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
Employees
Global Headquarters

Shipments to destinations outside the United States, including shipments to NAFTA countries and to related firms.
Employees who work for 40 hours in a normal work week. Convert part-time employees into "full time
equivalents" by taking their work hours as a fraction of 40 hours
(Definition Pending)

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) is the statute used to determine tariff classifications for goods imported into
Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) the United States. It is maintained and published by the United States International Trade Commission. The HTS is
based on the International Harmonized System.

Light Truck

Motor vehicle manufactured primarily for the transport of goods; any truck or “truck derivative” with a gross
vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 8,5000 pounds or less, and a vehicle curb weight (VCW) of 6,000 pounds or less;
includes pickup trucks (non-passenger automobiles with passenger compartment and an open cargo area). Covers
the following HTS codes

Lightweighting

Mass reduction of vehicles through the minimization of materials or substitution of materials with lower density
and volume.

Manufacturing

Engaging in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into
automotive parts, passenger cars, SUVs, vans and light trucks at a manufacturing facility.

Manufacturing facility

An establishment that uses an array of equipment, components, systems, and labor to transform designs into
automotive parts and/or passenger cars, SUVs, vans and light trucks.

Non-U.S. Company

Non-U.S. Facility

For the purpose of this survey, a non-U.S. company is an organization (publicly traded, privately held, for profit,
not-for-profit, or non-profit) that is domiciled at a location outside of the United States. Companies that are a
business unit of a parent organization with legal domicile located outside of the United States are non-U.S.
companies.
(Definition Pending)

North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS)
Code

A unique identifier for the category of product(s) or service(s) provided by an organization. Find NAICS codes at
http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html

Organization

A company, firm, laboratory, or other entity that owns or controls one or more U.S. establishment(s) capable of
designing and/or manufacturing integrated circuit products. A company may be an individual proprietorship,
partnership, joint venture, or corporation including any subsidiary corporation in which more than 50 percent of
the outstanding voting stock is owned by a business trust, cooperative, trustee(s) in bankruptcy, or receiver(s)
under decree of any court owning or controlling one or more establishment.

Passenger Car

Motor vehicle manufactured primarily for use in transportation of fewer than ten persons; includes two- and fourdoor sedans, hatchbacks, station wagons, cross-utility vehicles, and, two-seater sports cars. For this survey’s
purposes, the definition principally covers HTS 8703, excluding SUV’s, minivans and vans.

Production

to include assembly

Product/Process Development

Conceptualization and development of an automotive part, system or whole vehicle prior to the production of the
product for customers (i.e., consumers, tier-one suppliers, automakers, etc.).

Research and Development

Basic and applied research in the engineering sciences, as well as design and development of prototype products
and processes. Efforts that an organization conducts towards innovating, introducing and/or improving products
and processes.

Sales
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)
Supplier
United States
Van

Sales figures should include sales to distributors
Motor vehicle built using a “body on frame” construction principally designed for the transport of fewer than ten
persons.
An entity from which your organization obtains inputs, which may be goods or services. A supplier may be another
firm with which you have a contractual relationship, or it may be another facility owned by the same parent
organization.
The "United States" or "U.S." includes the 50 states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Trust
Territories, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Covered, boxlike motor vehicle with an enclosed cargo space not exceeding five metric tons; typically has a rear
door and sliding doors on the side panels, used for transporting goods or fifteen or fewer persons.
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Organization Information
Provide the following information for your organization

Organization Name
Street Address
City
State
A.
Zip Code
Location of Global Headquarters
Point of Contact Name
Point of Contact Email
Point of Contact Phone
Is this organization owned, in whole or in part, by any private or government entity? Indicate Yes/No, then identify the entities below, if applicable

Entity Name

Entity's Global
Headquarters Street

Entity's Global
Headquarters City

Entity's Global
Headquarters State

Entity's Global
Headquarters Country

Ownership %

At the global headquarters level, identify the total number of passenger car, light truck, SUV, van, and auto parts (including engines) manufacturing and/or assembly facilities,
product development and design facilities, and research and development facilities that your firm currently operates.
C.

Activity
Assemble Passenger Cars, Light Trucks, SUVs, or Vans
Product Development & Design
Research & Design
Manufacture Auto Parts

Number of U.S. Facilities

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Number of Non-U.S. Facilities

Facility Information
U.S. Facilities
Identify the total number of facilities this organization operates in the United States:

List each of your organization’s automotive-related facilities located in the United States, identifying each facility’s name, city, state, principal scope of work (dropdown), primary product (e.g.
cars, light trucks, vans, transmissions, etc.), and any expected change in operations (e.g. expansion, worker layoffs, etc.) from 2018-2022. If the facility produces automobiles, enter the 2017
production volume in units.
U.S. Facility Name

City

State

Principal Scope of Work

Expected Change
2018-2022

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If any of your U.S. facilities will be closing from 2018-2022, provide
the reasons:

2017 Production Volume of Autos,
in Units (if applicable)

Non-U.S. Facilities
Identify the total number of facilities this organization operates outside the United States:
List each of your organization’s automotive-related facilities located outside the United States, identifying each facility’s name, city, state, principal scope of work (dropdown), primary product
(e.g. cars, light trucks, vans, transmissions, etc.), and any expected change in operations (e.g. expansion, worker layoffs, etc.) from 2018-2022. If the facility produces automobiles, enter the
2017 production volume in units.
Expected Change
2017 Production Volume of Autos,
Non-U.S. Facility Name
Principal Scope of Work
City
Country
2018-2022
in Units (if applicable)
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If any of your non-U.S. facilities will be closing from 2018-2022,
provide the reasons:
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Changes in Facility Operations, 2013-2018

For your firm's U.S. operations, please indicate whether your organization has experienced any plant closings, relocations, expansions, corporate
acquisitions or consolidations, or other major changes in operations since January 1, 2013 (complete as many as appropriate). For each change, provide
the location, reasons for the change in operations (e.g., loss of market share to imports, loss of market share to domestic competition, declining
demand, low profitability, firm restructuring), and units of vehicles and parts (i.e., auto parts your firm self-produces) as well as number of full-timeequivalent (FTE) employees impacted.
Location
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Type of
Change

Date of
Change

Units of
Vehicles
Impacted

Units of
Auto Parts
Impacted

FTEs
Impacted

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Explanation

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Production
At the global headquarters level, identify the quantity (in units) of vehicles produced annually and sold in the United States
in each category at both your U.S. and non-U.S. facilities.
Units Produced at U.S. Facilities and Sold in the U.S.
2018
Type of Motor Vehicle
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
(Jan - Jun)
Passenger Cars
Light Trucks
A.
SUVs
Vans
Engines
Transmissions
Total
Units Produced at Non-U.S. Facilities and Sold in the U.S.
2018
Type of Motor Vehicle
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
(Jan - Jun)
Passenger Cars
Light Trucks
B.
SUVs
Vans
Engines
Transmissions
Total
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Production (Continued)
For U.S. operations, provide the production, shipment, and content data for each year below.

*AUV U.S. Auto Parts Content: Provide the average unit value of U.S. auto parts content, expressed as the percentage of the value of U.S.originating auto parts use for U.S. auto assembly (numerator) over the COGS of the finished motor vehicle (denominator)
Passenger Cars
2018
Item
2014
2015
2016
2017
2013
(Jan - Jun)
Average Production Capacity
Production
A. U.S. Shipments/Sales (Units)
U.S. Shipments/Sales ($)
Export Shipments/Sales (Units)
Export Shipments/Sales ($)
AUV U.S. Auto Parts Content*
Light Trucks
2018
Item
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
(Jan - Jun)
Average Production Capacity
Production
B. U.S. Shipments/Sales (Units)
U.S. Shipments/Sales ($)
Export Shipments/Sales (Units)
Export Shipments/Sales ($)
AUV U.S. Auto Parts Content*
SUVs
2018
Item
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
(Jan - Jun)
Average Production Capacity
Production
C. U.S. Shipments/Sales (Units)
U.S. Shipments/Sales ($)
Export Shipments/Sales (Units)
Export Shipments/Sales ($)
AUV U.S. Auto Parts Content*
Vans
2018
Item
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
(Jan - Jun)
Average Production Capacity
Production
D. U.S. Shipments/Sales (Units)
U.S. Shipments/Sales ($)
Export Shipments/Sales (Units)
Export Shipments/Sales ($)
AUV U.S. Auto Parts Content*
*AUV U.S. Auto Parts Content: Provide the average unit value of U.S. auto parts content, expressed as the percentage of the value of U.S.originating auto parts use for U.S. auto assembly (numerator) over the COGS of the finished motor vehicle (denominator)
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Constraints to Operations

For each auto or part type, indicate whether your organization's production of the item or purchase of the item has ever been constrained since 2013, providing an explanation for each.
Explanations should include the products affected, specific reasons for constraints, and years associated with the constraint. See definitions page for details on automotive parts.
Auto or Part Type
Passenger Cars
Light Trucks
SUVs
Vans
Engines - 4 Cylinder
Engines - 6 Cylinder
Engines - 8 or More Cylinder
Transmissions - 6 or Fewer Gears
Transmissions - 7 or More Gears
Bodies
Drive Components
Steering & Suspension Systems
Advanced Batteries
Fuel Management Systems
Electronic Controls
Electrical Systems
Braking Systems
Interior Systems
Other

Constraint to
Own
Production

Explanation

Constraint to
Acquisition

Explanation

Has your organization had difficulty obtaining and/or servicing production equipment required for the production of
vehicles or automotive parts? If Yes, explain below and identify the countries of origin for the equipment.

For the production equipment that your organization uses at U.S. manufacturing facilities, estimate the percentage that is supplied by manufacturers based in the United States. Provide
explanations for each detailing reasons for using equipment supplied by non-U.S. manufacturers.
Equipment

U.S. %

Explanation

Machine Tools - Engines
Machine Tools – Transmissions/Transaxles
Body Panels/Structural Component - Stamping & Forming
Presses/Tooling
Machine Tools - Large Gears
Production Operations - Design & Operations Software
Production Line Control Systems
Computer-Controlled Assembly Line Vehicle Transport
Systems
Robotic Welders
Robotic Paint Systems
Wheel Alignment systems
Other
Other
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Financial Statement - U.S. Operations
Report the below line items, in thousands of dollars, for this organization's U.S. Operations
Income Statement (Select Items)
A
1
2
3
4
5
B
1
2
3
4
5
C
D
E
F

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018
Jan - Jun

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018
Jan - Jun

Total Organization Revenue
Revenue - Passenger Cars
Revenue - Light Trucks
Revenue - SUVs
Revenue - Vans
Revenue - Auto Parts
Total Organization COGS
COGS - Passenger Cars
COGS - Light Trucks
COGS - SUVs
COGS - Vans
COGS - Auto Parts
Total Operating Income (Loss)
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes
Interest Expense
Net Income
Balance Sheet (Select Items)

A
B
C
D
E
F
G

2013

Cash and Cash Equivalents
Inventory
Current Assets
Total Assets
Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Retained Earnings
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Exports

Identify the top 10 export destinations for your organization's U.S.-produced passenger cars, light trucks, SUVs, and vans, and list the total units of
each type of vehicle exported by year
Passenger Cars
Export Destination Country

2013

1
2
3
4
A.
5
6
7
8
9
10

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018
(Jan - Jun)

2015

2016

2017

2018
(Jan - Jun)

2015

2016

2017

2018
(Jan - Jun)

2015

2016

2017

2018
(Jan - Jun)

Light Trucks
Export Destination Country

2013

1
2
3
4
A.
5
6
7
8
9
10

2014

SUVs
Export Destination Country

2013

1
2
3
4
A.
5
6
7
8
9
10

2014

Vans
Export Destination Country

2013

2014

1
2
3
4
A.
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Imports

Identify the top 10 import sources for your organization's U.S.-sold passenger cars, light trucks, SUVs, and vans, and list the total units of each type of
vehicle imported by year
Passenger Cars
Country of Import

2013

1
2
3
4
A.
5
6
7
8
9
10

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018
(Jan - Jun)

2015

2016

2017

2018
(Jan - Jun)

2015

2016

2017

2018
(Jan - Jun)

2015

2016

2017

2018
(Jan - Jun)

Light Trucks
Country of Import

2013

1
2
3
4
A.
5
6
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8
9
10

2014

SUVs
Country of Import

2013

1
2
3
4
A.
5
6
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9
10

2014

Vans
Country of Import

2013

2014

1
2
3
4
A.
5
6
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10
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Supply Chain

For each type of auto part input, identify the total number of Original Equipment Suppliers (OESs) your organization used in 2017, and list the top five OESs, providing supplier name, country of headquarters, country of part
manufacture, whether the OES is affiliated with your organization, the number of units acquired in 2017, and the value of parts acquired in 2017. Then, for each supplier rate (from 1 to 5, with 1 being Very Important and 5 being
Not Important) how important price, tariffs, availability, and performance/quality are in deciding to use this supplier.
Engines: 4 Cylinder
Supplier Name
A

Country of Headquarters

Supplier Name

Country of Headquarters

Country of Manufacture

Country of Headquarters

Country of Manufacture

Affiliated?

Units Acquired

Country of Manufacture

Transmissions: 8 or More Gears

Affiliated?

Units Acquired

1
2
3
4
5

Value of Parts
Acquired

Country of Manufacture

Availability

Quality

Price

Tariffs

Availability

Quality

Price

Tariffs

Availability

Quality

Reason for Preferring Supplier (Rank Each 1-5)
Affiliated?

Units Acquired

Value of Parts
Acquired

Price

Tariffs

Availability

Quality

Reason for Preferring Supplier (Rank Each 1-5)

Total OESs:

Country of Headquarters

Tariffs

Reason for Preferring Supplier (Rank Each 1-5)

1
2
3
4
5

Supplier Name

Value of Parts
Acquired

Total OESs:

Country of Headquarters

Price

Reason for Preferring Supplier (Rank Each 1-5)

1
2
3
4
5

Supplier Name

Value of Parts
Acquired

Total OESs:

Transmissions: 7 or Fewer Gears

Units Acquired

1
2
3
4
5

Supplier Name

Affiliated?

Total OESs:

Engines: 8 or More Cylinder

Country of Manufacture

1
2
3
4
5
Engines: 6 Cylinder

Reason for Preferring Supplier (Rank Each 1-5)

Total OESs:

Affiliated?

Units Acquired

Value of Parts
Acquired

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Price

Tariffs

Availability

Quality

Supply Chain

For each type of auto part input, identify the total number of Original Equipment Suppliers (OESs) your organization used in 2017, and list the top five OESs, providing supplier name, country of headquarters, country of part
manufacture, whether the OES is affiliated with your organization, the number of units acquired in 2017, and the value of parts acquired in 2017. Then, for each supplier rate (from 1 to 5, with 1 being Very Important and 5
being Not Important) how important price, tariffs, availability, and performance/quality are in deciding to use this supplier.
Bodies
Supplier Name
A

Country of Headquarters

Supplier Name

Country of Headquarters

Country of Manufacture

Country of Headquarters

Country of Manufacture

Affiliated?

Units Acquired

Country of Manufacture

Fuel Management Systems

Affiliated?

Units Acquired

1
2
3
4
5

Value of Parts
Acquired

Country of Manufacture

Availability

Quality

Price

Tariffs

Availability

Quality

Price

Tariffs

Availability

Quality

Reason for Preferring Supplier (Rank Each 1-5)
Affiliated?

Units Acquired

Value of Parts
Acquired

Price

Tariffs

Availability

Quality

Reason for Preferring Supplier (Rank Each 1-5)

Total OESs:

Country of Headquarters

Tariffs

Reason for Preferring Supplier (Rank Each 1-5)

1
2
3
4
5

Supplier Name

Value of Parts
Acquired

Total OESs:

Country of Headquarters

Price

Reason for Preferring Supplier (Rank Each 1-5)

1
2
3
4
5

Supplier Name

Value of Parts
Acquired

Total OESs:

Advanced Batteries

Units Acquired

1
2
3
4
5

Supplier Name

Affiliated?

Total OESs:

Steering & Suspension Systems

Country of Manufacture

1
2
3
4
5
Drive Components

Reason for Preferring Supplier (Rank Each 1-5)

Total OESs:

Affiliated?

Units Acquired

Value of Parts
Acquired

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Price

Tariffs

Availability

Quality

Supply Chain

For each type of auto part input, identify the total number of Original Equipment Suppliers (OESs) your organization used in 2017, and list the top five OESs, providing supplier name, country of headquarters, country of
part manufacture, whether the OES is affiliated with your organization, the number of units acquired in 2017, and the value of parts acquired in 2017. Then, for each supplier rate (from 1 to 5, with 1 being Very Important
and 5 being Not Important) how important price, tariffs, availability, and performance/quality are in deciding to use this supplier.
Electronic Controls
Supplier Name
A

Country of Headquarters

Supplier Name

Country of Headquarters

Country of Manufacture

Affiliated?

Units Acquired

Country of Manufacture

Other

Affiliated?

Units Acquired

1
2
3
4
5

Value of Parts
Acquired

Country of Manufacture

Availability

Quality

Price

Tariffs

Availability

Quality

Price

Tariffs

Availability

Quality

Reason for Preferring Supplier (Rank Each 1-5)
Affiliated?

Units Acquired

Value of Parts
Acquired

Price

Tariffs

Availability

Quality

Reason for Preferring Supplier (Rank Each 1-5)

Total OESs:
Country of Headquarters

Tariffs

Reason for Preferring Supplier (Rank Each 1-5)

1
2
3
4
5

Supplier Name

Value of Parts
Acquired

Total OESs:

Country of Headquarters

Price

Reason for Preferring Supplier (Rank Each 1-5)

1
2
3
4
5

Supplier Name

Value of Parts
Acquired

Total OESs:

Interior Systems

Units Acquired

1
2
3
4
5

Supplier Name

Affiliated?

Total OESs:

Braking Systems

Country of Manufacture

1
2
3
4
5
Electrical Systems

Reason for Preferring Supplier (Rank Each 1-5)

Total OESs:

Affiliated?

Units Acquired

Value of Parts
Acquired

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Price

Tariffs

Availability

Quality

Domestic and Foreign Sourcing
For each auto or part type, estimate the average percent of the parts sourced within the U.S. and from Canada or Mexico for each of the years 1985, 1995, 2005, and 2015. Then,
provide reasons for your organization's decisions to source auto parts from foreign countries (e.g. domestic source unavailable, foreign source offers lower price, higher quality,
etc.)
Part Type
Engines - 4 Cylinder
Engines - 6 Cylinder
Engines - 8 or More Cylinder
Transmissions - 6 or Fewer Gears
Transmissions - 7 or More Gears
Bodies
Drive Components
Steering & Suspension Systems
Advanced Batteries
Fuel Management Systems
Electronic Controls
Electrical Systems
Braking Systems
Interior Systems
Other

Estimated Percent of Auto Parts
Sourced Within the U.S.
1985

1995

2005

2015

Estimated Percent of Auto Parts
Sourced from Canada or Mexico
1985

1995

2005

2015

Explanation and Reasons for Sourcing from Outside the
U.S., Canada, or Mexico

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Joint Ventures and Foreign Trade Zones
Joint Ventures
From 2013-present, record the total number of joint ventures, including public/private R&D partnerships, in which your organization
participated.
Identify your organization's 10 most recent joint venture relationships, including public/private R&D partnerships.
Primary Focus of Joint
Year
Organization/Entity Name
Primary Purpose of Relationship
Explain
Controlling Shareholder
Country
Venture
Initiated
1
2
A.
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs)
Does your firm produce any vehicles in FTZs or admit any vehicles into FTZs?
If Yes, describe the locations and nature of your firms FTZ operations, then identify the number of units produced in FTZs, as well as the number ultimately brought from the FTZs into the U.S. in
each year.
B.
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
FTZ Operation
Units Produced in FTZs
Description:
Units Brought into U.S.
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Employment

From 2013-2018, record your annual Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees. Then record the same data for each occupational category.
Total FTE Employees
Average Weekly Hours Worked by FTE Employees
Administrative, Management, and Legal Staff
Designers
Engineers, Scientists, and R&D Staff
Information Technology/Cybersecurity
Marketing and Sales
Production Line Workers
Testing Operators, Quality Control, and Support Technicians

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Does your organization have difficulty hiring and/or retaining its automotive-related employees?
For each occupation category, indicate the kind of difficulty your organization faces, number of current unfilled vacancies, average length of time positions unfilled
(in weeks), and primary reason for unfilled vacancies. Explain your response.
Difficulty

Administrative, Management, and Legal Staff

Number of
Vacancies

Average
Weeks
Vacant

Designers
Engineers, Scientists, and R&D Staff
Information Technology/Cybersecurity
Marketing and Sales
Production Line Workers
Testing Operators, Quality Control, and Support Technicians
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Explanation

Competition and Demand Trends

Indicate how demand within the United States and outside of the United States for passenger cars, light trucks, SUVs, and vans has
changed from 2013 to 2018. Explain any trends and describe the principal factors that have affected these changes in demand.
A

Market
Within the United States
Outside the United States

Overall Change

Explanation and Factors

How has import competition affected your U.S. manufacturing operations, sales, employment, planned expansions, investments, etc.
with respect to the production of passenger cars, light trucks, SUVS and vans from 2013 to 2018. Please be as specific as possible.

From 2013 to 2018, has your firm experienced any actual negative effects on its return on investment or its
growth, investment, ability to raise capital, existing development and production efforts, or the scale of capital
investments as a result of imports of passenger cars, light trucks, vans, and SUVs into the United States? Indicate
B.
Yes/No to the right and explain below.

Does your firm anticipate any negative effects due to future imports of passenger cars, light trucks, vans and
SUVs into the United States? Indicate Yes/No to the right and explain below.

Describe the top 5 largest challenges to the competitive position of your company in the global motor vehicle market.
1
2
3
4
5
Describe the top 5 largest challenges to the competitive position of your company in the U.S. motor vehicle market.
1
2
3
4
5
C
Describe the top 5 barriers to motor vehicle innovation for your company in the global market.
1
2
3
4
5
Describe the top 5 barriers to motor vehicle innovation for your company in the U.S. market.
1
2
3
4
5
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Research & Development
From 2013-2018, record your organization's Global and U.S. R&D dollar Expenditures, including the listed component expenditures on a percentage
basis. Then record global R&D funding sources on a dollar basis and component expenditures on a percentage basis.
Record $ in Thousands, e.g. $12,000.00 = survey input of $12
2018
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Jan - Jun
1 Total Global R&D Expenditures
2 Total Global Passenger Car, Light Truck, SUV, and Van R&D Expenditures
A
3 Global Autonomy R&D (as a % of A2)
4 Global Connectivity R&D (as a % of A2)
5 Global Electrification R&D (as a % of A2)
6 Global Lightweighting R&D (as a % of A2)
7 Other (as a % of A2)
(specify here)
8 Total of 2 - 7 (must equal 100%)
2018
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Jan - Jun
1 Total U.S. R&D Expenditures
2 Total U.S. Passenger Car, Light Truck, SUV, and Van R&D Expenditures
3 U.S. Autonomy R&D (as a % of B2)
B
4 U.S. Connectivity R&D (as a % of B2)
5 U.S. Electrification R&D (as a % of B2)
6 U.S. Lightweighting R&D (as a % of B2)
7 Other (as a % of B2)
(specify here)
8 Total of 2 - 7 (must equal 100%)
2018
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Jan - Jun
1 Total Global R&D Funding
2 Internal/Parent Company (as a % of C2)
3 U.S. Federal Government (as a % of C2)
C
4 U.S. State and Local Government (as a % of C2)
5 U.S. Private Equity (includes industry and university) (as a % of C2)
6 Foreign Government (as a % of C2)
7 Foreign Non-Government (as a % of C2)
8 Other (as a % of C2)
(specify here)
9 Total of 2 - 8 (must equal 100%)
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Research & Development (Continued)

For each technology identified below, identity your firm's top five R&D partners, public or private, in terms of overall R&D expenditures, provide the primary
location of the R&D, list of all countries the R&D is carried out in, and an explanation of the R&D activities.

Partner Name
A

1
2
3
4
5
Partner Name

Global Headquarters

1
2
3
4
5
Partner Name

Global Headquarters

1
2
3
4
5
Partner Name

Global Headquarters

Autonomy
Primary Location of
R&D

List of Countries R&D
Carried Out In

Explanation of R&D

Connectivity
Primary Location of
R&D

List of Countries R&D
Carried Out In

Explanation of R&D

Electrification
Primary Location of
R&D

List of Countries R&D
Carried Out In

Explanation of R&D

Lightweighting
Primary Location of
R&D

List of Countries R&D
Carried Out In

Explanation of R&D

1
2
3
4
5
From 2013 to 2018, describe in detail constrains on global R&D activities (for example, inadequate revenue), and explain additional R&D activities that would
occur absent those constraints.
From 2013 to 2018, describe in detail constrains on U.S. R&D activities (for example, inadequate revenue), and explain additional R&D activities that would occur
absent those constraints.

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Economic Downturn Information

Provide the following data on your organization's activities during the economic downturn starting in 2007
Gross Profit/Loss
Operating Income
Net Income/loss before income taxes
Total U.S. sales quantities (units)
A Total U.S. sales values ($1,000)
Total COGs ($1,000)
R&D spending ($1,000)
Capital Expenditure spending ($1,000)
Amount of assistance received from related companies in U.S. or abroad
(specify company name and country) ($1,000)
Amount of assistance received from government entities in U.S. or
abroad (specify entity name and country) ($1,000)

2007

2008

2009

2010

During the global economic downturn in 2007 – 2009, describe cutbacks in global R&D spending, if any, by R&D activity type and the
percentage of decline in R&D expenditure compared to 2004-2006

During the global economic downturn in 2007 – 2009, describe cutbacks in U.S. R&D spending, if any, by R&D activity type and the
percentage of decline in R&D expenditure compared to 2004-2006

During the global economic downturn in 2007 – 2009, describe cutbacks in global Capital spending, if any, by Capital activity type and the
percentage of decline in Capital Expenditure compared to 2004-2006

During the global economic downturn in 2007 – 2009, describe cutbacks in U.S. Capital spending, if any, by Capital activity type and the
percentage of decline in Capital Expenditure compared to 2004-2006

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Global and Defense Activities
-Yes/No

Has your organization ever designed, developed, or manufactured,
A individually or in collaboration with other private or government partners,
any product specifically for military purposes?
Does your organization currently design, develop, or manufacture,
individually or in collaboration with other private or government partners,
B any product specifically for military purposes? If your organization has
previously done so but no longer does, provide an explanation for the
reasons for the change.
C Does your organization sell any product directly to a U.S. defense agency?

Does your organization sell any product directly to a foreign defense
agency?

Does your organization engage in any R&D that is funded by or in
cooperation with a U.S. government agency?

Does your organization engage in any R&D that is funded by or in
cooperation with a foreign government agency?
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Explain

Advanced Technology

For the technologies listed below, rank their importance to development of future automotive products over the next 10 years for each of the
vehicle types described
Advanced Technology Requirements
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

Conventional
Electric Vehicles
Vehicles

Advanced Electric Drive - Motor
Advanced Electric Drive - Transmission
Advanced Batteries
Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Battery Management Systems
Power Electronics
Power Generating Shock Absorbers
Improved Regenerative Braking Systems
Collision Avoidance Systems - LIDAR
Collision Avoidance Systems - Radar
Directional Mapping/Global Positioning
Guidance Sysems
Jam-Resistant Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) technology
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications
Automotive electromagnetic interference Filters
Advanced Microprocessors Availability Sensor Fusion Integrated Electronics
High-Fidelity Antennas
Integrated Braking and Steering Control Systems
Sensor Systems -Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) detection and ranging,
Sensor Systems – Other Optical
Sensor Systems – Other Radar
Sensors - Discriminating Directional Sensors
Sensors - Object Recognition/Vehicle Recognition
Sensors – Driver Behavior/Human Factors
Software & Algorithm Tools
Systems Simulation Tools Power electronics simulation software
Software Validation Tools
Other
Other
Other
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Autonomous
Vehicles

Certification
The undersigned certifies that the information herein supplied in response to this questionnaire is complete and correct to the best of his/her
knowledge. It is a criminal offense to willfully make a false statement or representation to any department or agency of the United States Government
as to any matter within its jurisdiction (18 U.S.C. 1001 (1984 & SUPP. 1197)).
Once your organization has completed this survey, save a copy and submit it via the Census portal. Be sure to retain your survey for your records and to
facilitate any necessary edits or clarifications.
BIS Survey Website https://www.bis.doc.gov/autosurvey
Organization Name
Organization's Internet Address
Name of Authorizing Official
Title of Authorizing Official
E-mail Address
Phone Number and Extension
Date Certified
In the box below, provide any additional comments or any other information you wish to include regarding this survey assessment.

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