**U.S. PURCHASERS' QUESTIONNAIRE**

**SMALL DIAMETER GRAPHITE ELECTRODES FROM CHINA**

**This questionnaire must be received by the Commission by no later than
November 5, 2008**

***See page 4 of the Instruction Booklet for filing instructions.***

The information called for in this questionnaire is for use by the
United States International Trade Commission in connection with its
antidumping investigation concerning small diameter graphite electrodes
from China (inv. No. 731-TA-1143 (Final)). The information requested in
the questionnaire is requested under the authority of the Tariff Act of
1930, title VII. This report is mandatory and failure to reply as
directed can result in a subpoena or other order to compel the
submission of records or information in your possession (19 U.S.C. §
1333(a)). Further information on this questionnaire can be obtained from
Nancy Bryan (202-205-2088).

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| > **Name of firm** [     ]{.underline}                                |
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| > **Address** [     ]{.underline}                                     |
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| > **City** [     ]{.underline} **State** [  ]{.underline} **Zip       |
| > Code** [     ]{.underline}                                          |
| >                                                                     |
| > **World Wide Web address** [     ]{.underline}                      |
| >                                                                     |
| > Has your firm purchased small diameter graphite electrodes or large |
| > diameter graphite electrodes (as defined in the instruction         |
| > booklet) from [any]{.underline} source at any time since January 1, |
| > 2005?                                                               |
| >                                                                     |
| > **NO** (Sign the certification below and promptly return only this  |
| > page of the questionnaire to the Commission)                        |
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| > **YES** (Read the instruction booklet carefully, complete all parts |
| > of the questionnaire, and return the entire                         |
| >                                                                     |
| > questionnaire to the Commission so as to be received by the date    |
| > indicated above)                                                    |
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**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 submitting 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
investigation in any other import-injury investigations conducted by the
Commission on the same or similar merchandise.***

***I acknowledge that information submitted in this questionnaire
response and throughout this investigation may be used by the
Commission, its employees, and contract personnel who are acting in the
capacity of Commission employees, for developing or maintaining the
records of this investigation or related proceedings for which this
information is submitted, or in internal audits and investigations
relating to the programs and operations of the Commission pursuant to 5
U.S.C. Appendix 3. I understand that all contract personnel will sign
non-disclosure agreements.***

[     ]{.underline} [     ]{.underline} [     ]{.underline}

***Name of Authorized Official*** ***Title of Authorized Official
Date***

[     ]{.underline} ***Phone:*** [(   )     ]{.underline}
[     ]{.underline}

***Signature*** ***Fax*** [(   )     ]{.underline} ***E-mail address***

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 25 hours per response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering the data
needed, and completing and reviewing the questionnaire. Send comments
regarding the accuracy of this burden estimate or any other aspect of
this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the
burden, to the Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade
Commission, 500 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20436.

I-1a. Please report below the actual number of hours required and the
cost to your firm of preparing the reply to this questionnaire and
completing the form.

[     ]{.underline} hours [     ]{.underline} dollars

I-1b. We are interested in any comments you may have for improving this
questionnaire in general or the clarity of specific questions. Please
attach such comments to your response or send them to the above address.

I-2. Provide the name and address of establishment(s) covered by this
questionnaire (see page 3 of the instruction booklet for reporting
guidelines). If your firm is publicly traded, please specify the stock
exchange and trading symbol.

> [     \
> \
> ]{.underline}

I-3. Is your firm owned, in whole or in part, by any other firm?

> No Yes\--List the following information

  ----------------------- -------------------------------- ------------------------
  [Firm name]{.underline} [Address]{.underline}            [Extent of
                                                           ownership]{.underline}

  [     ]{.underline}     [     ]{.underline}              [     ]{.underline}

  [     ]{.underline}     [     ]{.underline}              [     ]{.underline}

  [     ]{.underline}     [     ]{.underline}              [     ]{.underline}
  ----------------------- -------------------------------- ------------------------

I-4. Does your firm have any related firms, either domestic or foreign,
which are engaged in importing small diameter graphite electrodes from
China into the United States or which are engaged in exporting small
diameter graphite electrodes from China to the United States?

> No Yes\--List the following information

  ----------------------- -------------------------- ---------------------------
  [Firm name]{.underline} [Address]{.underline}      [Affiliation]{.underline}

  [     ]{.underline}     [     ]{.underline}        [     ]{.underline}

  [     ]{.underline}     [     ]{.underline}        [     ]{.underline}

  [     ]{.underline}     [     ]{.underline}        [     ]{.underline}
  ----------------------- -------------------------- ---------------------------

I-5. Does your firm have any related firms, either domestic or foreign,
which are engaged in the production of small diameter graphite
electrodes?

> No Yes\--List the following information

  ----------------------- -------------------------- ---------------------------
  [Firm name]{.underline} [Address]{.underline}      [Affiliation]{.underline}

  [     ]{.underline}     [     ]{.underline}        [     ]{.underline}

  [     ]{.underline}     [     ]{.underline}        [     ]{.underline}

  [     ]{.underline}     [     ]{.underline}        [     ]{.underline}
  ----------------------- -------------------------- ---------------------------

II-1. Who should be contacted regarding the requested purchase
information?

> Company contact: [     ]{.underline}
>
> Name and title
>
> [(   )      ]{.underline} [     ]{.underline}
>
> Phone number E-mail address

II-2a. Report, as indicated below, your firm's purchases (either
directly or through a sales agent or broker) of **[small diameter
graphite electrodes]{.underline}**. Report based on delivery date, not
order date.

+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| **(*Quantity* in metric  |          |          |          |          |
| tons, *value* in         |          |          |          |          |
| \$1,000)**               |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| **Item**                 | **2005** | **2006** | **2007** | **Jan.   |
|                          |          |          |          | -Sept.** |
|                          |          |          |          |          |
|                          |          |          |          | **2008** |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| **Purchases of product   |          |          |          |          |
| produced in the United   |          |          |          |          |
| States:**                |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| *Quantity*               |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| *Value*                  |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| **Purchases of product   |          |          |          |          |
| produced in China:**     |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| *Quantity*               |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| *Value*                  |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| **Purchases of product   |          |          |          |          |
| produced in all other    |          |          |          |          |
| countries:^1^**          |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| *Quantity*               |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| *Value*                  |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| ^1^ Please identify      |          |          |          |          |
| these countries: [     \ |          |          |          |          |
| ]{.underline}            |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+

II-2b. Report, as indicated below, your firm's purchases (either
directly or through a sales agent or broker) of **[large diameter
graphite electrodes]{.underline}**. Report based on delivery date, not
order date.

+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| **(*Quantity* in metric  |          |          |          |          |
| tons, *value* in         |          |          |          |          |
| \$1,000)**               |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| **Item**                 | **2005** | **2006** | **2007** | **Jan.   |
|                          |          |          |          | -Sept.** |
|                          |          |          |          |          |
|                          |          |          |          | **2008** |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| **Purchases of product   |          |          |          |          |
| produced in the United   |          |          |          |          |
| States:**                |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| *Quantity*               |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| *Value*                  |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| **Purchases of product   |          |          |          |          |
| produced in China:**     |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| *Quantity*               |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| *Value*                  |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| **Purchases of product   |          |          |          |          |
| produced in all other    |          |          |          |          |
| countries:^1^**          |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| *Quantity*               |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| *Value*                  |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| ^1^ Please identify      |          |          |          |          |
| these countries: [     \ |          |          |          |          |
| ]{.underline}            |          |          |          |          |
+--------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+

II-3. If the relative shares of your firm's total purchases of small
diameter graphite electrodes from different sources (both domestic and
foreign) have changed in the last three years, please list the country,
state whether the relative share from that country has increased or
decreased, and state the reason.

  ------------------- ----------------------- -------------------------------
  **Country**         **Increase/decrease**   **Reason**

                                                   

                                                   

                                                   

                                                   

                                                   
  ------------------- ----------------------- -------------------------------

II-4. If your firm has purchased small diameter graphite electrodes from
only one country, please explain the reasons for doing so.

> [     \
> \
> ]{.underline}

III-1. Who should be contacted regarding the requested information on
market characteristics and purchasing practices?

> Company contact: [     ]{.underline}
>
> Name and title
>
> [(   )      ]{.underline} [     ]{.underline}
>
> Phone number E-mail address

III-2. Which of the following best describes your firm as a purchaser of
small diameter graphite electrodes (check all that apply, noting the
specific end uses if known)?

> **END USER** ([     ]{.underline} )
>
> **DISTRIBUTOR** ([     ]{.underline} )
>
> **Other** ([     ]{.underline} )

III-3. (a) If your firm is a distributor or reseller of small diameter
graphite electrodes, what are the major types of consumers to which you
sell small diameter graphite electrodes?

> [     \
> ]{.underline}

\(b\) Do you compete for sales to your customers with the manufacturers
or importers from which you purchase small diameter graphite electrodes?

> [     \
> ]{.underline}

III-4. If your firm is an end user of small diameter graphite
electrodes, list in order of quantity of small diameter graphite
electrodes consumed, the top 3 products for which your firm purchases
small diameter graphite electrodes as a component part or input. Please
indicate what percentage of the [total cost]{.underline} is accounted
for by small diameter graphite electrodes.

  --------------------------------- -------------------------------------
  **Product you produce**           **Percent of cost accounted for by
                                    small diameter graphite electrodes**

                                         

                                         

                                         
  --------------------------------- -------------------------------------

III-5. (a) If your firm is an end user of small diameter graphite
electrodes, has the demand for your firm's final products incorporating
small diameter graphite electrodes changed since January 1, 2005?

> Increased No change Decreased
>
> \(b\) Has this had any effect on your firm's demand for small diameter
> graphite electrodes? Please specify if you have witnessed different
> demand trends for different sizes and/or grades of small diameter
> graphite electrodes.
>
> [     \
> ]{.underline}

III-6. Please explain how the technology of newer furnaces have affected
your demand for small diameter graphite electrodes, if at all?

[     ]{.underline}

III-7. (a) Can other products be substituted for small diameter graphite
electrodes?

> No Yes\--Please list these substitute products in order of importance.
>
> \(i\) [     ]{.underline}
>
> \(ii\) [     ]{.underline}
>
> \(iii\) [     ]{.underline}

\(b\) For each possible substitute product, please give examples of
applications and end uses for which they are substitutes.

> [     ]{.underline}
>
> \(c\) Have changes in the prices of these products affected the price
> for small diameter graphite electrodes?
>
> No Yes\--To what degree do changes in their prices affect the price
> for small diameter graphite electrodes? Does this effect have a time
> lag? If so, how long is the time lag for each substitute product? Does
> this vary by type of small diameter graphite electrodes or final end
> use?
>
> [     \
> \
> ]{.underline}

III-8. Since January 1, 2005, has your firm purchased large diameter
graphite electrodes?

No Yes

III-9. For each of the factors below, please indicate whether small
diameter graphite electrodes and large diameter graphite electrodes are
"fully" comparable or the same, *i.e.*, have no differentiation between
them; "mostly" comparable or similar; "somewhat" comparable or similar;
"never" or not-at-all comparable or similar; or "no familiarity."

> In addition, if applicable, please describe the differences and
> similarities between large diameter graphite electrodes and small
> diameter graphite electrodes with respect to the factors: (a)
> **characteristics and uses**\--describe the differences and
> similarities in the physical characteristics and end uses; (b)
> **interchangeability**\--discuss the interchangeability in end use of
> the two products; (c) **manufacturing processes**\--describe the two
> processes and include a discussion of the interchangeability of
> production inputs, machinery and equipment, and skilled labor; (d)
> **channels of distribution**\--describe the specific end use/customer
> requirements and channels of distribution/market situation in which
> the products are sold; (e) **customer and producer
> perceptions**\--describe any perceived differences in the two products
> (e.g., sales/marketing practices); and (f) **price**\--provide a
> discussion and specific examples of prices for the two products. Use
> additional pages as necessary.

(a) **Characteristics and uses:**

> Fully Mostly Somewhat Rarely Never No familiarity
>
> [     \
> \
> ]{.underline}
>
> **(b) Interchangeability:**
>
> Fully Mostly Somewhat Rarely Never No familiarity
>
> [     \
> \
> ]{.underline}
>
> **(c) Manufacturing processes:**
>
> Fully Mostly Somewhat Rarely Never No familiarity
>
> [     \
> \
> ]{.underline}

III-9.\--*Continued*

> **(d) Channels of distribution:**
>
> Fully Mostly Somewhat Rarely Never No familiarity
>
> [     \
> \
> ]{.underline}
>
> **(e) Customer and producer perceptions:**
>
> Fully Mostly Somewhat Rarely Never No familiarity
>
> [     \
> \
> ]{.underline}
>
> **(f) Price:**
>
> Fully Mostly Somewhat Rarely Never No familiarity
>
> [     \
> \
> ]{.underline}

III-10. If your firm purchase both small diameter graphite electrodes
and large diameter graphite electrodes, are your requests for price
quotes for both products made together?

[     \
]{.underline}

III-11. For the sizes of graphite electrodes below, please indicate
which your firm purchased in 2007.

> 8 inches or below
>
> 10 inches
>
> 12 inches
>
> 14 inches
>
> 16 inches
>
> Greater than 16 inches
>
> Other (describe: [     ]{.underline} )

III-12. Are you aware whether the small diameter graphite electrodes you
are purchasing is U.S.-produced or imported?

> Always Usually Sometimes Never

III-13. Do you know the manufacturer of the small diameter graphite
electrodes that you purchase?

> Always Usually Sometimes Never

III-14. To your knowledge, are your buyers aware of and/or interested in
the country of origin of the goods you supply them?

> Always Usually Sometimes Never

III-15. Have you made significant changes in your purchasing patterns
(e.g., frequency) in the last three years?

> No Yes\-- Please describe.
>
> [     \
> \
> ]{.underline}

III-16. How many suppliers do you generally contact before making a
purchase?

> [     \
> ]{.underline}

III-17. Have you changed suppliers since January 1, 2005?

> No Yes\--Please list the suppliers, indicate whether each firm was
> added or dropped as a supplier, and give the reasons for the change.
>
> [     \
> \
> ]{.underline}

III-18. Are you aware of any new suppliers, either foreign or domestic,
that have entered the market in the last 3 years?

> No Yes\--Please identify the firms.
>
> [     \
> ]{.underline}

III-19. Do you require your suppliers to become certified or
prequalified with respect to the quality, chemistry, strength, or other
performance characteristic of the small diameter graphite electrodes
they sell to your firm?

> No Yes\--[     ]{.underline} percent of purchases in 2007 Yes\--All
> purchases
>
> Please provide a general description of the certification or
> qualification process and the time required.
>
> [     \
> ]{.underline}

III-20 Briefly describe the factors that you consider when qualifying a
new supplier (e.g., quality of product, reliability of supplier, etc.)
and estimate the time it takes to certify or qualify a new supplier.

> [     \
> ]{.underline}

III-21. Since January 1, 2005, have any domestic or foreign producers
failed in their attempts to certify or qualify their small diameter
graphite electrodes with your firm or have any producers lost their
approved status?

> No Yes\--Please identify these firms, the countries where they are
> located, and the reasons why they failed the
> certification/qualification process.
>
> [     \
> ]{.underline}

III-22. Have you certified or qualified small diameter graphite
electrodes supplied by producers in China, or do you intend to qualify
them?

Already certified Intend to certify\--Please explain:

[     \
]{.underline}

III-23. Did your firm change the amounts of its purchases (or do you
plan to change the amounts of your purchases) of small diameter graphite
electrodes from China because of the filing of the petition in this
investigation?

> No Yes\--Supply [specific]{.underline} details as to the time, nature,
> and amounts of
>
> any such changes in purchases or orders from China, also
>
> indicating whether any increase in such purchases replaced or
>
> will replace (or whether any or decreases in such imports were
>
> replaced by or will be replaced by) small diameter graphite
>
> electrodes produced in the United States and/or imported from
>
> nonsubject countries.
>
> [     \
> ]{.underline}

III-24. Did your firm change the amounts of its purchases (or do you
plan to change the amounts of your purchases) of small diameter graphite
electrodes from China because of the Department of Commerce's
preliminary determinations of sales at less than fair value of small
diameter graphite electrodes from China?

> No Yes\--Supply [specific]{.underline} details as to the time, nature,
> and amounts of
>
> any such changes in purchases or orders from China, also
>
> indicating whether any increase in such purchases replaced or
>
> will replace (or whether any or decreases in such imports were
>
> replaced by or will be replaced by) small diameter graphite
>
> electrodes produced in the United States and/or imported from
>
> nonsubject countries.
>
> [     \
> ]{.underline}

III-25. In your experience, since January 1, 2005, have prices for small
diameter graphite electrodes in the U.S. market generally increased,
decreased, or stayed the same?

> Increased Decreased Stayed the same
>
> If you checked "Increase" or "Decrease" in response to the previous
> question, please list (in order of importance) what you believe are
> the principal reasons why prices changed.
>
> [     \
> ]{.underline}

III-26. Has your firm experienced any price increases on small diameter
graphite electrodes from China since the case was filed?

> No Yes\--Supply [specific]{.underline} details as to the time, nature,
> and amounts of any price increases and indicate whether you believe
> any of these increase were the results of this case.
>
> [     \
> ]{.underline}

III-27. If your firm replaced, to some degree, its purchases of imports
from China with imports from nonsubject countries, did it pay a higher
price for those nonsubject import purchases than it had been paying,
before this trade case was filed, for imports from China?

No Yes

III-28. (a) For the factors listed below, please rate each in terms of
its importance in your purchase decision for small diameter graphite
electrodes.

+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
|                           | **VERY**  | **SOMEWHAT** | **NOT**      |
|                           |           |              |              |
|                           | **IM      | *            | *            |
|                           | PORTANT** | *IMPORTANT** | *IMPORTANT** |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| Availability              | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
|                           | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
|                           | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| Delivery terms            | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
|                           | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
|                           | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| Delivery time             | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
|                           | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
|                           | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| Discounts offered         | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
|                           | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
|                           | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| Extension of credit       | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
|                           | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
|                           | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| Price                     | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
|                           | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
|                           | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| Minimum qty requirements  | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
|                           | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
|                           | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| Packaging                 | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
|                           | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
|                           | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| Product consistency       | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
|                           | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
|                           | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| Quality meets industry    | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
| standards                 | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
|                           | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| Quality exceeds industry  | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
| standards                 | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
|                           | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| Product range             | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
|                           | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
|                           | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| Reliability of supply     | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
|                           | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
|                           | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| Technical support/service | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
|                           | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
|                           | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| U.S. transportation costs | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
|                           | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
|                           | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| Heating costs ("cost per  | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
| heat")                    | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
|                           | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| Other:                    | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
|                           | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
| [     ]{.underline}       | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| [     ]{.underline}       | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
|                           | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
|                           | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+
| [     ]{.underline}       | *         | **[ ]{.      | **[ ]{.      |
|                           | *[ ]{.und | underline}** | underline}** |
|                           | erline}** |              |              |
+---------------------------+-----------+--------------+--------------+

III-28. (b) Please list, in order of their importance, the three major
factors generally considered by your firm in deciding from whom to
purchase small diameter graphite electrodes for any one order (examples
include current availability, extension of credit, prearranged
contracts, price, quality exceeding specifications or industry
standards, range of supplier's product line, traditional supplier,
etc.).

> \(i\) [     ]{.underline}
>
> \(ii\) [     ]{.underline}
>
> \(iii\) [     ]{.underline}
>
> Other factors or comments: [     ]{.underline}

III-29. What characteristics does your firm consider when determining
the quality of small diameter graphite electrodes?

> [     \
> \
> ]{.underline}

III-30. How often does your firm purchase the small diameter graphite
electrodes that are offered at the lowest price?

> Always Usually Sometimes Never

III-31. Please list the names of any firms you considered price leaders
in the small diameter graphite electrodes market during January
2005-September 2008. A price leader is defined as (1) one or more firms
that initiate a price change, either upward or downward, that is
followed by other firms, or (2) one or more firms that have a
significant impact on prices. A price leader does not necessarily have
to be the lowest priced supplier. For those firms identified as a price
leader, please specify the time period in which a price change was
communicated, whether the price change was upward or downward, and
whether it covered a specific geographic region or a specific product
type.

> [     \
> \
> ]{.underline}

III-32. Please describe how the above firm(s) exhibited price
leadership.

> [     \
> \
> ]{.underline}

III-33. Does your firm purchase small diameter graphite electrodes over
the internet?

> No Yes\-- Please describe, noting the estimated percentage of your
> firm's total purchases of small diameter graphite electrodes in 2007
> accounted for by internet purchases.

[     \
]{.underline}

III-34. Does your firm Number range CHAPTERever use a higher grade of
small diameter graphite electrodes when you could be using a lower
grade?

No Yes\-- Please describe, including your reasons for doing so, and if
there are

suppliers that try to sell you a higher grade small diameter graphite
electrode when you have requested a lower grade.

[     \
\
]{.underline}

III-35. (a.) Does your firm purchase both HP and UHP grades of small
diameter graphite electrodes?

No Yes---Please describe the differences in quality and/or price between

> the two grades.
>
> [     ]{.underline}
>
> (b.) Is your firm willing to pay a price premium for one grade over
> another?
>
> No Yes---Please explain your reasons for doing so.
>
> [     ]{.underline}

III-36. How detailed is your firm when placing orders in terms of
product specifications?

[     ]{.underline}

How often do suppliers meet the exact specifications of your order?

[     ]{.underline}

How willing is your firm to accept supply that does not exactly match
your specifications?

[     ]{.underline}

III-37. Do technologies alternative to Electric Arc Furnaces exist that
do not require small diameter graphite electrodes?

> No Yes---Please explain.

[     ]{.underline}

III-38. Have rising small diameter graphite electrode prices caused you
to consider switching equipment so you will no longer use electrodes
regardless of source country?

> No Yes---Please explain.

[     ]{.underline}

III-39. Do tariffs on small diameter graphite electrodes harm your
company's global economic competitiveness?

> No Yes---Please explain.

[     ]{.underline}

III-40. Will your company divert your plant's production to non-U.S.
facilities because of tariffs on small diameter graphite electrodes?

> No Yes---If so, what would be the likely economic impact to your plant
> (lost business, layoffs, etc.)?

[     ]{.underline}

IV-1. Who should be contacted regarding the requested information on
product comparisons?

> Company contact: [     ]{.underline}
>
> Name and title
>
> [(   )      ]{.underline} [     ]{.underline}
>
> Phone number E-mail address

IV-2. Please indicate the countries of origin for small diameter
graphite electrodes for which your firm has actual marketing/pricing
knowledge.

> United States
>
> China
>
> Other countries (Please specify: [     ]{.underline} )

IV-3. Is small diameter graphite electrodes produced in the United
States and in other countries interchangeable (*i.e.*, can they
physically be used in the same applications)? Please indicate below,
using "A" to indicate that the products from a specified country-pair
are *always* interchangeable, "F" to indicate that the products are
*frequently* interchangeable, "S" to indicate that the products are
*sometimes* interchangeable, "N" to indicate that the products are
*never* interchangeable, and "0" to indicate *no familiarity* with
products from a specified country-pair.^1^

+----------------+-----------------+----------------+-----------------+
| **Number range | United States   | China          | Other countries |
| CHAPTER        |                 |                |                 |
| Country-pair** |                 |                |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+----------------+-----------------+
| United States  |                 |                |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+----------------+-----------------+
| China          |                 |                |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+----------------+-----------------+
| ^1^ For any    |                 |                |                 |
| country-pair   |                 |                |                 |
| producing      |                 |                |                 |
| small diameter |                 |                |                 |
| graphite       |                 |                |                 |
| electrodes     |                 |                |                 |
| which is       |                 |                |                 |
| *sometimes* or |                 |                |                 |
| *never*        |                 |                |                 |
| in             |                 |                |                 |
| terchangeable, |                 |                |                 |
| please explain |                 |                |                 |
| the factors    |                 |                |                 |
| that limit or  |                 |                |                 |
| preclude       |                 |                |                 |
| i              |                 |                |                 |
| nterchangeable |                 |                |                 |
| use:           |                 |                |                 |
|                |                 |                |                 |
| [     \        |                 |                |                 |
| \              |                 |                |                 |
| \              |                 |                |                 |
| \              |                 |                |                 |
| \              |                 |                |                 |
| ]{.underline}  |                 |                |                 |
+----------------+-----------------+----------------+-----------------+

IV-4. Do you or your customers ever specifically order small diameter
graphite electrodes from one country in particular over other possible
sources of supply?

> No Yes\--Please identify all relevant countries (including the United
> States and both subject and nonsubject foreign countries) from which
> you or your customers prefer to order, and indicate why small diameter
> graphite electrodes from these countries is preferred over product
> from other countries (please note the specific product in your
> response).
>
> [     \
> ]{.underline}

IV-5. (a.) Are certain grades/types/sizes of small diameter graphite
electrodes available from only a

single source (domestic or foreign, including both subject and
nonsubject countries)?

No Yes\--Please identify the source and the grade/type/size.

> [     \
> ]{.underline}
>
> (b.) Would your firm be willing to pay a price premium for a
> particular size or grade?

No Yes\--Please identify the source and the grade/type/size.

> [     ]{.underline}

IV-6. If you purchased small diameter graphite electrodes from one
source although a comparable product was available from another source
at a lower price, please explain your reasons for doing so (please
specify by country, including the United States and both subject and
nonsubject foreign countries). Possibilities might include transaction
characteristics such as length of time to fill orders, minimum order
size, reliability of supply, etc.

> [     \
> ]{.underline}

IV-7. Number range CHAPTERHave any suppliers (U.S. or foreign) refused,
declined, or been unable to supply small diameter graphite electrodes
since January 2005?

> No Yes\--Please Number range CHAPTER note and document the time
> period(s); the supplier that refused,
>
> declined, or was unable to supply; the country of origin; and amount
> and type (grade and size) of product involved.
>
> [     \
> ]{.underline}

IV-8. For the factors listed below, please rate how small diameter
graphite electrodes produced in each country you identified in your
response to the first question in Part IV compares with small diameter
graphite electrodes produced in each of the other countries you
identified (including the United States and both subject and nonsubject
foreign countries). Please type an "X" for each quality in each product
comparison indicating whether the product from the first source is
superior, comparable, or inferior compared with the product from the
second source.

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<td rowspan="2"><strong>Quality</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><p><strong>Product from</strong></p>
<p><strong><u>     </u></strong></p>
<p><strong>compared to product from</strong></p>
<p><strong><u>     </u></strong></p></td>
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<p><strong><u>     </u></strong></p>
<p><strong>compared to product from</strong></p>
<p><strong><u>     </u></strong></p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p><strong>Product from</strong></p>
<p><strong><u>     </u></strong></p>
<p><strong>compared to product from</strong></p>
<p><strong><u>     </u></strong></p></td>
</tr>
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<td><blockquote>
<p><strong>Superior</strong></p>
</blockquote></td>
<td><blockquote>
<p><strong>Comparable</strong></p>
</blockquote></td>
<td><blockquote>
<p><strong>Inferior</strong></p>
</blockquote></td>
<td><blockquote>
<p><strong>Superior</strong></p>
</blockquote></td>
<td><blockquote>
<p><strong>Comparable</strong></p>
</blockquote></td>
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<p><strong>Inferior</strong></p>
</blockquote></td>
<td><blockquote>
<p><strong>Superior</strong></p>
</blockquote></td>
<td><blockquote>
<p><strong>Comparable</strong></p>
</blockquote></td>
<td><blockquote>
<p><strong>Inferior</strong></p>
</blockquote></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Availability</td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Delivery terms</td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Delivery time</td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Discounts offered</td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Extension of credit</td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Lower price</td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Minimum quantity requirements</td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Packaging</td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Product consistency</td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Quality meets industry standards</td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Quality exceeds industry standards</td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Product range</td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Reliability of supply</td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Technical support/service</td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Lower U.S. transportation costs</td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Heating costs (“cost per heat”)………….</td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><p>Other:</p>
<p><u>     </u></p></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><u>     </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><u>     </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
<td><u> </u></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

IV-9. (a) How often do [domestically]{.underline} produced small
diameter graphite electrodes meet minimum quality specifications for
your uses or your customers' uses?

> Always Usually Sometimes Never

\(b\) How often do imported [subject]{.underline} small diameter
graphite electrodes meet minimum quality specifications for your uses or
your customers' uses?

> China
>
> Always Usually Sometimes Never

\(c\) How often do imported [nonsubject]{.underline} small diameter
graphite electrodes meet minimum quality specifications for your uses or
your customers' uses?

> From: [     ]{.underline}
>
> Always Usually Sometimes Never
>
> From: [     ]{.underline}
>
> Always Usually Sometimes Never
>
> From: [     ]{.underline}
>
> Always Usually Sometimes Never
>
> From: [     ]{.underline}
>
> Always Usually Sometimes Never

V-1. Please provide the names and addresses of your firm's five largest
suppliers of small diameter graphite electrodes purchased during
2005-07. Please also provide the name and telephone number of a contact
person and the share of the quantity of your firm's total purchases of
small diameter graphite electrodes that each of these suppliers
accounted for in 2007.

+---+---------------+----------------+----------------+-------+-------+
| * | **Supplier's  | **Street       | **Contact      | *     | **    |
| * | name**        | address (not   | person**       | *Area | Share |
| N |               | P.O. box),     |                | code  | of    |
| o |               | city, state,   |                | and   | 2007  |
| . |               | and zip code** |                | tele  | p     |
| * |               |                |                | phone | urcha |
| * |               |                |                | num   | ses** |
|   |               |                |                | ber** |       |
|   |               |                |                |       | **    |
|   |               |                |                |       | (%)** |
+---+---------------+----------------+----------------+-------+-------+
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| 1 |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
+---+---------------+----------------+----------------+-------+-------+
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| 2 |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
+---+---------------+----------------+----------------+-------+-------+
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| 3 |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
+---+---------------+----------------+----------------+-------+-------+
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| 4 |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
+---+---------------+----------------+----------------+-------+-------+
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| 5 |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
+---+---------------+----------------+----------------+-------+-------+
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| 6 |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
+---+---------------+----------------+----------------+-------+-------+
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| 7 |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
+---+---------------+----------------+----------------+-------+-------+
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| 8 |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
+---+---------------+----------------+----------------+-------+-------+
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| 9 |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
+---+---------------+----------------+----------------+-------+-------+
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| 1 |               |                |                |       |       |
| 0 |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
| * |               |                |                |       |       |
+---+---------------+----------------+----------------+-------+-------+