20-3-4271 U.S. purchasers' questionnaire

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LOST SALES AND LOST REVENUE SURVEY
STANDARD STEEL WELDED WIRE MESH FROM MEXICO
This survey must be received by the Commission by July 14, 2020.
See last page for filing instructions.
The information called for in this survey is for use by the United States International Trade Commission in connection
with its countervailing duty and antidumping investigations concerning standard steel welded wire mesh (“wire mesh”)
from Mexico (inv. No. 701-TA-653 and 731-TA-1527 (Preliminary)). The information requested in the survey is requested
under the authority of the Tariff Act of 1930, title VII. This report is mandatory and failure to reply as directed can result
in a subpoena or other order to compel the submission of records or information in your possession (19 U.S.C. §
1333(a)). Further information on this survey can be obtained from Pamela Davis (202-205-2218,
[email protected]).

Name of firm
Address
City

State

Zip Code

Website
Has your firm purchased, or imported for its own use or retail sale, wire mesh (as defined on next page) at any
time since January 1, 2017?

NO

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

YES

(Complete all parts of the survey, and return the entire survey to the Commission)

Return questionnaire via the U.S. International Trade Commission Drop Box by clicking on the
following link: https://dropbox.usitc.gov/oinv/. (PIN: MESH)
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the information herein supplied in this survey 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 submitting this certification I
also grant consent for the Commission, and its employees and contract personnel, to use the information provided in this survey
and throughout this proceeding in any other import-injury proceedings 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
investigation or other proceeding 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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GENERAL INFORMATION
Background.--This proceeding was instituted in response to a petition filed on June 30, 2020, by Insteel
Industries Inc., Mount Airy, North Carolina; Mid South Wire Company, Nashville, Tennessee; National
Wire LLC, Conroe, Texas; Oklahoma Steel & Wire Co., Madill, Oklahoma; and Wire Mesh Corp., Houston,
Texas. Countervailing and antidumping duties may be assessed on the subject imports as a result of
these proceedings if the Commission makes an affirmative determination of injury, threat, or material
retardation, and if the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) makes an affirmative
determination of subsidization and dumping. Questionnaires and other information pertinent to this
proceeding are available at
https://www.usitc.gov/investigations/701731/2020/standard_steel_welded_wire_mesh_mexico/prelim
inary.htm.
Standard steel welded wire mesh.--The product covered by this definition is uncoated standard welded
steel reinforcement wire mesh (“wire mesh”) produced from smooth or deformed wire. Subject wire
mesh is produced in square and rectangular grids of uniformly spaced steel wires that are welded at all
intersections. Sizes are specified by combining the spacing of the wires in inches or millimeters and the
wire cross-sectional area in hundredths of square inch or millimeters squared. Subject wire mesh may
be packaged and sold in rolls or in sheets.
Subject wire mesh is currently produced to ASTM specification A1064/A1064M, which covers carbonsteel wire and welded wire reinforcement, smooth and deformed, for concrete in the following seven
styles:
1. 6X6 W1.4/W1.4 or D1.4/D1.4
2. 6X6 W2.1/W2.1 or D2.1/D2.1
3. 6X6 W2.9/W2.9 or D2.9/D2.9
4. 6X6 W4/W4 or D4/D4
5. 6X12 W4/W4 or D4/D4
6. 4X4 W2.9/W2.9 or D2.9/D2.9
7. 4X4 W4/W4 or D4/D4
The first number in the style denotes the spacing between the longitudinal wires and the second
number denotes the spacing between the transverse wires. In the first style listed above, for example,
“6X6” denotes a grid size of six inches by six inches. “W” denotes the use of smooth wire, and “D”
denotes the use of deformed wire in making the mesh. The number following the W or D denotes the
cross-sectional area of the transverse and longitudinal wires in hundredths of a square inch (i.e., W1.4 or
D1.4 is .014 square inches).
Smooth wire is wire that has a uniform cross-sectional diameter throughout the length of the wire.
Deformed wire is wire with indentations or raised transverse ribs, which results in wire that does not
have a uniform cross-sectional diameter throughout the length of the wire.
Rolls of subject wire mesh are currently produced in the following styles and actual width and length
combinations:

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Style: 6X6 W1.4/W1.4 or D1.4/D1.4 (i.e., 10 gauge)
Roll Sizes: 5’ X 50’
5’ X 150’
6’ X 150’
5’ X 200’
7’ X 200’
7.5’ X 200’
Style: 6X6 W2.1/W2.1 or D2.1/D2.1 (i.e., 8 gauge)
Roll Sizes: 5’ X 150’
Style: 6X6 W2.9/W2.9 or D2.9/D2.9 (i.e., 6 gauge)
Roll Sizes: 5’ X 150’
7’ X 200’
All rolled wire mesh is included in scope regardless of length.
Sheets of subject standard welded wire mesh are currently produced in the following styles and actual
width and length combinations:
Style: 6X6 W1.4/W1.4 or D1.4/D1.4 (i.e., 10 gauge)
Sheet Size: 3’6” X 7’
4’ X 7’
X 7’6”
5’ X 10’
7’ X 20’
7’6” X 20’
8’ X 12’6”
8’ X 15’
8’ X 20’
Style: 6X6 W2.1/W2.1 or D2.1/D2.1 (i.e., 8 gauge)
Sheet Size: 5’ X 10’
7’ X 20’
7’6” X 20’
8’ X 12’6”
8’ X 15’
8’ X 20’
Style: 6X6 W2.9/W2.9 or D2.9/D2.9 (i.e., 6 gauge)
Sheet Size: 3’6” X 20’
5’ X 10’
7’ X 20’
7’6” X 20’
8’ X 12’6”

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8’ X 15’
8’ X 20’
Style: 6X12 W4/W4 or D4/D4 (i.e., 4 gauge)
Sheet Size: 8’ X 20’
Style: 4X4 W2.9/W2.9 or D2.9/D2.9 (i.e., 6 gauge)
Sheet Size: 5’ X 10’
7’ X 20’
7’6” X 20’
8’ X 12’6”
8’ X 12’8”
8’ X 15’
8’ X 20’
Style: 4X4 W4/W4 or D4/D4 (i.e., 4 gauge)
Sheet Size: 5’ X 10’
8’ X 12’6”
8’ X 12’8”
8’ X 15’
8’ X 20’
Any product imported, sold, or invoiced in one of these size combinations is included in this definition.
ASTM specification A1064/A1064M provides for permissible variations in wire gauges, the spacing
between transverse and longitudinal wires, and the length and width combinations. To the extent a roll
or sheet of welded wire mesh falls within these permissible variations, it is included in this definition.
ASTM specification A1064/A1064M also defines permissible oversteeling, which is the use of a heavier
gauge wire with a larger cross-sectional area than nominally specified. It also permits a wire diameter
tolerance of + 0.003 inches for products up to W5/D5 and + 0.004 for sizes over W5/D5. A producer may
oversteel by increasing smooth or deformed wire diameter up to two whole number size increments on
Table 1 of A1064. Subject wire mesh has the following wire diameter ranges, which account for both
oversteeling and diameter tolerance:
W/D No.
1.4
2.1
2.9
4.0

Maximum Oversteeling No.
(i.e., 10 gauge)
(i.e., 8 gauge)
(i.e., 6 gauge)
(i.e., 4 gauge)

Diameter Range (inch)
3.4 0.093 to 0.211
4.1 0.161 to 0.231
4.9 0.189 to 0.253
6.0 0.223 to 0.280

To the extent a roll or sheet of wire mesh falls within the permissible variations provided above, it is
within this scope.
In addition to the tolerances permitted in ASTM specification A1064/A1064M, wire mesh in this
definition includes combinations where:

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1. A width and/or length combination varies by + one grid size in any direction, i.e., + 6 inches in length
or width where the wire mesh’s grid size is “6X6”; and/or
2. The center-to-center spacing between individual wires may vary by up to one quarter of an inch from
the nominal grid size specified.
Length is measured from the ends of any wire and width is measured between the center-line of end
longitudinal wires.
Additionally, although the subject wire mesh typically meets ASTM A1064/A1064M, the failure to
include certifications, test reports or other documentation establishing that the product meets this
specification does not remove the product from the scope. Wire mesh made to comparable foreign
specifications (e.g., DIN, JIS, etc.) or proprietary specifications is included in the scope.
Excluded from the scope is wire mesh that is galvanized (i.e., coated with zinc) or coated with an epoxy
coating. In order to be excluded as galvanized, the excluded welded wire mesh must have a zinc coating
thickness meeting the requirements of ASTM specification A641/A641M. Epoxy coating is a mix of epoxy
resin and hardener that can be applied to the surface of steel wire.
Wire mesh is currently imported under statistical reporting numbers 7314.20.0000 and 7314.39.0000. of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”). 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.
Confidentiality.--The data furnished in response to this survey that reveal the individual operations of
your firm will be treated as confidential by the Commission to the extent that such data are not
otherwise available to the public and will not be disclosed except as may be required by law (see 19
U.S.C. 1677f). Such confidential information will not be published in a manner that will reveal the
individual operations of your firm; however, general characterizations of numerical business proprietary
information (such as discussion of trends) will be treated as confidential business information only at the
request of the submitter for good cause shown.
Release of information.--The information provided by your firm in response to this survey, as well as
any other business proprietary information submitted by your firm to the Commission in connection
with this proceeding, may become subject to, and released under, the administrative protective order
provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. § 1677f) and section 207.7 of the Commission’s Rules of
Practice and Procedure (19 CFR § 207.7). This means that certain lawyers and other authorized
individuals may temporarily be given access to the information for use in connection with this
proceeding or other import-injury proceedings conducted by the Commission on the same or similar
merchandise; those individuals would be subject to severe penalties if the information were divulged to
unauthorized individuals. Please also retain a copy of the final document that you submit.

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Contact information.--Please identify the responsible individual and the manner by which Commission
staff may contact that individual regarding the confidential information submitted in this survey. This
may or may not be the person whose signature is at the bottom of page 1.
Name
Title
Email
Telephone
Firms operating more than one establishment should combine the data for all establishments into a
single response.

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PURCHASE INFORMATION
1. Purchases and imports.— Report separately your firm’s domestic purchases and imports of wire
mesh.
“Purchase” – Purchase from a U.S. entity such as a U.S. producer, a U.S. importer, or other U.S.
firm.
“Import” – Purchase directly from a foreign supplier and your firm is the importer of record.
2017

2018

Item

2019

Jan.-Mar. 2020

Quantity (in short tons)

Purchases of wire mesh
produced in—
United States
Mexico
All other countries1
Sources unknown2
Total purchases

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Imports of wire mesh
from—
Mexico
All other countries1
Total imports3

Please identify these countries:
Please indicate the firm(s) from which you purchased this merchandise:
3
If your firm imported wire mesh at any time since January 1, 2017, please also complete
and return a U.S. importers' questionnaire in this proceeding.
1
2

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2. Changes in purchasing patterns.—Please indicate how the shares of your firm’s purchases of wire
mesh from different sources have changed since January 1, 2017.
Source of
purchases

Did not
purchase Decreased Increased

Constant Fluctuated

Explanation for trend

United States

Mexico
All other
countries
Sources
unknown
3. Major purchasing factors.--Please list, in order of their importance, the main factors your firm
considers in deciding from whom to purchase wire mesh.
1.
2.
3.
Please list any other factors that are very important in your purchase decisions:

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4. Purchasing subject imports rather than domestic products.—
(a)

Since January 2017, did your firm import and/or purchase imports of wire mesh from
Mexico instead of purchasing U.S.-produced wire mesh?
Yes
No
Source
(also respond to parts (b) and (c))
(If “No”, skip to next question)
Mexico

(b)

If you responded “Yes” to part (a), was the imported product priced lower than the
domestic product?
Source

Yes

No

Mexico
(c)

If you responded “Yes” to part (a), was price a primary reason for importing and/or
purchasing subject imports rather than domestic product?

Source

Mexico

Yes

If Yes, estimate the quantity
of imports purchased and/or
imported instead of domestic
product since January 2017
(in short tons)

No

If No, please indicate the
reason your firm imported
and/or purchased imports
instead of domestic product

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5. U.S. producers and import competition.—
(a)

Since January 1, 2017, in connection with a sale or offer to sell wire mesh to your firm,
did U.S. producers reduce their prices of domestically produced wire mesh in order to
compete with lower-priced imports of wire mesh from the subject countries?
Yes (also respond to
question part (b))

Source

No (If “No”, skip to next
question)

Don’t know

Mexico
(b)

If your firm responded “yes” to any of the above countries, please provide an estimate
of the reduction in U.S. producers’ prices, and any additional explanations, such as
timing (e.g., months/years), frequency of price reductions, or other market/competitive
factors.

Source

Estimated
reduction in U.S.
prices
(percent)

Mexico

Additional explanation, including such information as
timing (e.g., months/years), frequency of price
reductions, or other market/competitive factors

%

6. Other explanations--Please provide any additional comments in this box.

7. Stock symbol information.-- If your firm or parent firm is publicly traded, please specify the stock
exchange and trading symbol:
.
8. External counsel.-- If your firm or parent firm is represented by external counsel in relation to this
proceeding, please specify the name of the law firm and the lead attorney(s).
Law firm:
Lead attorney(s):

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OMB INFORMATION
9. OMB statistics.--Please report the actual number of hours required and the cost to your firm of
completing this survey.
Hours

Dollars

The questions in this survey 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 survey is estimated to average 4 hours per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering data, and completing and reviewing the
survey.
We welcome comments regarding the accuracy of this burden estimate, suggestions for reducing
the burden, and any suggestions for improving this survey. Please attach such comments to your
response or send to the Office of Investigations, USITC, 500 E St. SW, Washington, DC 20436.

HOW TO FILE YOUR SURVEY RESPONSE
Please do not attempt to modify the format or permissions of the survey document.
Please submit the completed survey using one of the methods noted below. If your firm
is unable to complete the MS Word survey 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 survey 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: MESH

• E-mail.—E-mail the MS Word survey 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 did not purchase this product, please fill out page 1, print, sign, and submit a scanned copy
to the Commission.