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**INSTRUCTION BOOKLET**

**GENERAL INFORMATION, INSTRUCTIONS, AND**

**DEFINITIONS FOR COMMISSION QUESTIONNAIRES**

**WELDED STAINLESS STEEL PRESSURE PIPE FROM CHINA**

**Investigation Nos. 701-TA-454 and 731-TA-1144 (Final)**

*[Further information]{.underline}.‑‑If you have any questions
concerning the enclosed*

*questionnaire(s) or other matters related to this investigation, you
may contact*

*the following members of the Commission=s staff (Fax 202-205-3205):*

*Elizabeth Haines, investigator (202‑205‑3200; E-mail
elizabeth.haines@USITC.GOV)*

*regarding general questions and trade and related information;*

*Justin Jee, auditor (202‑205‑3186, E-mail justin.jee@USITC.GOV)*

*regarding financial information; and*

*Clark Workman, economist (202‑205‑3248); E-mail
clark.workman@USITC.GOV)*

*regarding pricing, market, and related information.*

**[GENERAL INFORMATION]{.underline}**

***[Background]{.underline} \--***These investigations were instituted
in response to a petition filed on January 30,

2008, by Bristol Metals (Bristol, TN), Felker Brothers Corp.
(Marshfield, WI), Marcegaglia USA

Inc. (Munhall, PA), Outoukumpu Stainless Pipe, Inc. (Schaumburg, IL),
and the United Steel

Workers of America (Pittsburgh, PA). Countervailing and/or antidumping
duties may be assessed

on the subject imports as a result of these investigations if the
Commission makes an affirmative

determination of injury, threat, or material retardation, and if the
U.S. Department of Commerce

makes an affirmative determination of subsidization and/or dumping.

Questionnaires and other information pertinent to these investigations
are available at
<http://www.usitc.gov/trade_remedy/731_ad_701_cvd/investigations/2008/wss_pressure_pipe/finalphase.htm>.
Address all correspondence to the United States International Trade
Commission, Washington, DC 20436. Hearing‑impaired individuals can
obtain information regarding this investigation via the Commission=s TDD
terminal (202‑205‑1810).

***[Due date of questionnaire(s)]{.underline}***.‑‑Return the completed
questionnaire(s) to the United States International Trade Commission by
no later than October 28, 2008. Although the enclosed postpaid envelope
may be used to return the completed questionnaire, use of an overnight
mail service may be necessary to ensure that your response actually
reaches the Commission by October 28, 2008. If you do not use the
enclosed envelope, please make sure the completed questionnaire is sent
to the attention of Elizabeth Haines, Investigator. Return [only
one]{.underline} copy of the completed questionnaire(s), but please keep
a copy for your records so that you can refer to it if the Commission
staff contacts you with any questions during the course of the
investigations.

***[Service of questionnaire response(s)]{.underline}***.\--In the event
that your firm is a party to these investigations, you are required to
serve a copy of the questionnaire(s), once completed, on parties to the
proceeding that are subject to administrative protective order (see 19
CFR \' 207.7). A list of such parties is maintained by the Commission=s
Secretary and may be obtained by calling 202-205-1803. A certificate of
service must accompany the copy of the completed questionnaire(s) you
submit (see 19 CFR \' 207.7).

***[Confidentiality]{.underline}***.\--The commercial and financial data
furnished in response to the enclosed questionnaire(s) 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, nonnumerical characterizations of numerical business
proprietary information (such as discussion of trends) will be treated
as confidential business information only at the request of the
submitter for good cause shown.

***[Verification]{.underline}*.‑‑The information submitted in the
enclosed questionnaire(s) is subject to audit and verification by the
Commission. To facilitate possible verification of data, please keep all
your workpapers and supporting documents used in the preparation of the
questionnaire response(s).**

**[GENERAL INFORMATION]{.underline}‑‑*Continued***

***[Release of information]{.underline}***.\--The information provided
by your firm in response to the questionnaire(s), as well as any other
business proprietary information submitted by your firm to the
Commission in connection with the investigations, 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 investigation or other import-injury investigations 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.

**[INSTRUCTIONS]{.underline}**

***[Answer all questions]{.underline}***.‑‑Do not leave any question or
section blank unless a questionnaire expressly directs you to skip over
certain questions or sections. If the answer to any question is Anone,@
write Anone.@ **If information is not readily available from your
records in exactly the form requested, furnish carefully prepared
estimates‑‑designated as such by the letter AE@‑‑and explain the basis
of your estimates**. Answers to questions and any necessary comments or
explanations should be supplied in the space provided or on separate
sheets attached to the appropriate page of the questionnaire(s). If your
firm is completing more than one questionnaire in connection with this
investigation (i.e., a producer, importer, and/or purchaser
questionnaire), you need not respond to duplicated questions in the
questionnaires.

***[Consolidate all U.S. establishments]{.underline}***.‑‑Report the
requested data for your establishment(s) located in the United States.
**Firms operating more than one establishment should combine the data
for all establishments into a single report.**

***[Filing instructions]{.underline}***.---Questionnaires may be filed
either in paper form or electronically.

**[INSTRUCTIONS]{.underline}\--*Continued***

**OPTIONS FOR FILING IN PAPER FORM**

**• Overnight mail service**.---Mail to the following address:

**United States International Trade Commission**

**Office of Investigations, Room 615**

**500 E Street SW**

**Washington, DC 20024**

**• Fax**.---Fax to 202.205.3205.

**• U.S. mail**.---Mail to the address above, but use zip code 20436.
*This option is not recommended. U.S. mail sent to government offices
undergoes additional processing to screen for hazardous materials; this
additional processing results in substantial delays in delivery.*

**OPTIONS FOR FILING ELECTRONICALLY**

> This questionnaire is available as a "fillable" form in MS Word format
> on the Commission's website at
> <http://www.usitc.gov/trade_remedy/731_ad_701_cvd/investigations/2008/wss_pressure_pipe/finalphase.htm>.
> ***Please do not attempt to modify the format or permissions of the
> questionnaire document***. You may complete the questionnaire
> electronically, print it out, and submit it in paper form as described
> above, or you may submit it electronically through one of the
> following means:

**• By means of the Commission's Electronic Document Information System
(EDIS)**.---Follow the step-by-step instructions on the next page.

**• Compact disc (CD)**.---Copy your questionnaire onto a CD, include a
signed certification page (page 1) (either in paper form or scanned PDF
copied onto CD), and mail to the address above. *It is strongly
recommended that you use an **overnight mail service**. U.S. mail sent
to government offices undergoes additional processing which not only
results in substantial delays in delivery but may also damage CDs.*

**• E-mail**.---E-mail your questionnaire to the investigator identified
on page 1 of the Instruction Booklet; include a scanned PDF of the
signed certification page (page 1). Type the following in the e-mail
subject line: BPI Questionnaire, INV. NO. 701-454. *Please note that
submitting your questionnaire by e-mail may subject your firm's business
proprietary information to transmission over an unsecure environment and
to possible disclosure. If you choose this option, the Commission warns
you that any risk involving possible disclosure of such information is
assumed by the submitter and not by the Commission.*

Note: If you are a party to the investigation, and service of the
questionnaire is required, such service should be made in paper form.

**[INSTRUCTIONS]{.underline}\--*Continued***

**INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING VIA EDIS**

**STEP 1: REGISTER AS A NEW USER IN EDIS** (current registered users may
skip this step)

-   The authorized official whose name appears under the Certification
    at the bottom of page 1 of the questionnaire should be the person
    who completes the registration in EDIS

-   Go to <https://eofpub.usitc.gov/edis-efile/app>

-   Click on [Register]{.underline}

-   Read and accept the Terms of Use Agreement

-   Complete the EDIS Online User Registration form

    -   In the **Firm/Organization** field, select **Questionnaire
        Respondent**

-   Click **Submit Registration**

**STEP 2: ELECTRONICALLY SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE(S) IN EDIS**

-   Click on [E-File Documents]{.underline}

-   Under **Submitter Information**, type the name of your firm in the
    **Filed On Behalf Of** field

-   Under **Investigation Information**, click on **Find Investigation**

    -   For **Investigation Phase**, select **"Final"** and for
        **Investigation Number**, type **"701-454"**; Click on **Find
        Investigation**

    -   Click in the circle to the left of the investigation number that
        appears, then click on **Select** and confirm by clicking **OK**

-   Under **Document Filing Information**---

    -   For **Document Type**, select **Questionnaire -- Foreign
        Producer**, **Questionnaire -- Importer**, **Questionnaire --
        Purchaser**, or **Questionnaire -- U.S. Producer**, as
        appropriate

    -   Leave **Document Title** field blank

-   Under **Add Document Attachments for Electronic Submission**---

    -   In the **Attach File** field, click on **Browse**, locate your
        MS Word questionnaire file, and double-click the file

    -   The **Attachment Title** field is optional

    -   Click on **Attach Files** (note that your file will be listed
        below under **Attachments**)

    -   You must attach a scanned PDF of the signed certification page
        (page 1). If you wish to attach any other files, i.e.,
        supporting documents, do so at this time (unlike the
        questionnaire itself, these additional documents
        **[must]{.underline}** be PDFs). **[Only one questionnaire may
        be filed at a time]{.underline}**.

    -   When you have attached all relevant files, click on **Submit
        Document w/attachments**. An **EDIS Document Submission
        Confirmation** screen will appear. Confirm the information and
        click on **Accept Information**. An **EDIS Notice of Receipt of
        Electronic Documents** will appear, which completes the process.
        If you wish to electronically file another questionnaire, repeat
        Step 2.

**[DEFINITIONS]{.underline}**

***[Subject merchandise - welded stainless steel pressure
pipe]{.underline}***.‑‑Circular welded austenitic stainless pressure
pipe not greater than 14 inches in outside diameter. This merchandise
includes, but is not limited to, the American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM) A--312 or ASTM A--778 specifications, or comparable
domestic or foreign specifications. ASTM A--358 products are only
included when they are produced to meet ASTM A--312 or ASTM A--778
specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. The
subject imports are normally classified in subheadings 7306.40.5005,
7306.40.5040, 7306.40.5062, 7306.40.5064, and 7306.40.5085 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). They may also
enter under HTSUS subheadings 7306.40.1010, 7306.40.1015, 7306.40.5042,
7306.40.5044, 7306.40.5080, and 7306.40.5090.

*"Welded stainless steel pressure pipe" does [not]{.underline} include
welded stainless mechanical tubing, meeting ASTM A--554 or comparable
domestic or foreign specifications; (2) boiler, heat exchanger,
superheater, refining furnace, feedwater heater, and condenser tubing,
meeting ASTM A--249, ASTM A--688 or comparable domestic or foreign
specifications; and (3) specialized tubing, meeting ASTM A--269, ASTM
A--270 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications.*

**Please note: The Commission's questionnaires [do]{.underline} seek
certain information on other forms of welded stainless steel tubular
products:**

***[Nonsubject merchandise - welded stainless steel pressure pipe
exceeding 14 inches in diameter]{.underline}***.‑‑Circular welded
austenitic stainless pressure pipe greater than 14 inches in outside
diameter. This merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the American
Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A--312 or ASTM A--778
specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. ASTM
A--358 products are only included when they are produced to meet ASTM
A--312 or ASTM A--778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign
specifications.

***[Nonsubject merchandise - other varieties of welded stainless steel
tubular products (primarily welded pressure
tubes)]{.underline}***.\--These tubes include, but are not limited to,
ASTM A-249, A-269, A-270, and A-688 pressure tubes. Uses for these tubes
include, but are not limited to, boiler, super-heater, condenser, and
heat exchanger tubes, general corrosion-resistant service, dairy and
food applications, where cleanliness and corrosion-resistance is
important, and feed water heater units in power stations.

*[None]{.underline} of the product definitions provided above, whether
for pressure pipes or pressure tubes, include grade 409 or mechanical
tubing.*

***[Firm]{.underline}***.‑‑An individual proprietorship, partnership,
joint venture, association, corporation (including any subsidiary
corporation), business trust, cooperative, trustee in bankruptcy, or
receiver under decree of any court.

**[DEFINITIONS]{.underline}\--*Continued***

***[Related firm]{.underline}***.‑‑A firm that your firm solely or
jointly owned, managed, or otherwise controlled; a firm that solely or
jointly owned, managed, or otherwise controlled your firm; and/or a firm
that was solely or jointly owned, managed, or otherwise controlled by a
firm that also solely or jointly owned, managed, or otherwise controlled
your firm.

***[Establishment]{.underline}***.‑‑Each facility of a firm in the
United States involved in the production, importation, and/or purchase
of welded stainless steel pressure pipe (or other specified forms of
welded stainless steel tubular products) (as defined above), including
auxiliary facilities operated in conjunction with (whether or not
physically separate from) such facilities.

***[United States]{.underline}***.‑‑For purposes of these
investigations, the 50 States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and
the District of Columbia.

***[Importer]{.underline}***.‑‑Any person or firm engaged, either
directly or through a parent company or subsidiary, in importing welded
stainless steel pressure pipe (or other specified forms of welded
stainless steel tubular products) (as defined above) into the United
States from a foreign manufacturer or through its selling agent.

***[Imports]{.underline}***.‑‑Those products identified for Customs
purposes as [imports for consumption]{.underline} for which your firm
was the importer of record (i.e., was responsible for paying any import
duty) or consignee (i.e., to which the merchandise was first delivered).

***[Import quantities]{.underline}***.‑‑Quantities reported should be
net of returns.

***[Import values]{.underline}***.‑‑Values reported should be landed,
duty-paid values at the U.S. port of entry, including ocean freight and
insurance costs, brokerage charges, and import duties (i.e., all charges
except inland freight in the United States).

***[Purchaser]{.underline}***.‑‑Any person or firm engaged, either
directly or through a parent company or subsidiary, in purchasing welded
stainless steel pressure pipe (or other specified forms of welded
stainless steel tubular products) (as defined above) from another firm
that produces, imports, or otherwise distributes welded stainless steel
pressure pipe (or other specified forms of welded stainless steel
tubular products) (as defined above). A retail firm that is the importer
of record may be considered a purchaser.

**[DEFINITIONS]{.underline}\--*Continued***

***[Purchases]{.underline}***.‑‑Purchases from all sources, NOT
including direct imports from foreign producers (which should be
reported in an importer questionnaire).

***[Purchase quantities]{.underline}***.‑‑Quantities reported should be
net of returns.

> ***[Purchase values]{.underline}***.‑‑Values reported should be net
> values (i.e., gross purchase values less all discounts, allowances,
> rebates, and the value of returned goods), delivered to your U.S.
> receiving point.

***[Shipments]{.underline}***.\--Shipments of products produced in or
imported by your U.S. establishment(s). Include shipments to the
contracting firm of product produced by your firm under a toll
agreement.

***[Shipment quantities]{.underline}***.‑‑Quantities reported should be
net of returns.

> ***[Shipment values]{.underline}***.‑‑Values reported should be net
> values (i.e., gross sales values less all discounts, allowances,
> rebates, prepaid freight, and the value of returned goods), f.o.b.
> your U.S. point of shipment. The value of domestic shipments to the
> contracting firm under a toll agreement is the conversion fee
> (including profit).

***[Types of shipments]{.underline}***:

> ***[U.S. shipments]{.underline}***.‑‑Commercial shipments, internal
> consumption, and transfers to related firms within the United States.
>
> ***[Commercial shipments]{.underline}***.\--Shipments, other than
> internal consumption and transfers to related firms, within the United
> States.
>
> ***[Internal consumption]{.underline}***.\--Product consumed
> internally by your firm.
>
> ***[Transfers to related firms]{.underline}***.‑‑Shipments made to
> related domestic firms.
>
> ***[Export shipments]{.underline}***.‑‑Shipments to destinations
> outside the United States, including shipments to related firms.

***[Inventories]{.underline}***.‑‑Finished goods inventory, not raw
materials or work‑in‑progress.

**The following definitions apply only to the PRODUCER QUESTIONNAIRE.**

***[Average production capacity]{.underline}***.‑‑The level of
production that your establishment(s) could reasonably have expected to
attain during the specified periods. Assume normal operating conditions
(i.e., using equipment and machinery in place and ready to operate;
normal operating levels (hours per week/weeks per year) and time for
downtime, maintenance, repair, and cleanup; and a typical or
representative product mix).

**[DEFINITIONS]{.underline}\--*Continued***

***[Toll agreement]{.underline}***.‑‑Agreement between two firms whereby
the first firm furnishes the raw materials and the second firm uses the
raw materials to produce a product that it then returns to the first
firm with a charge for processing costs, overhead, etc.

***[Production]{.underline}***.‑‑All production in your U.S.
establishment(s), including production consumed internally within your
firm and production for another firm under a toll agreement.

***[PRWs]{.underline}***.‑‑Production and related workers, including
working supervisors and all nonsupervisory workers (including group
leaders and trainees) engaged in fabricating, processing, assembling,
inspecting, receiving, storage, handling, packing, warehousing,
shipping, trucking, hauling, maintenance, repair, janitorial and guard
services, product development, auxiliary production for plant=s own use
(e.g., power plant), recordkeeping, and other services closely
associated with the above production operations.

***[Average number employed]{.underline}***.‑‑Add the number of
employees, both full‑time and part‑time, for the 12 pay periods ending
closest to the 15th of the month and divide that total by 12. For the
January‑September periods, calculate similarly and divide by 9.

***[Hours worked]{.underline}***.‑‑Include time paid for sick leave,
holidays, and vacation time. Include overtime hours actually worked; do
not convert overtime pay to its equivalent in straight‑time hours.

***[Wages paid]{.underline}***.‑‑Total wages paid before deductions of
any kind (e.g., withholding taxes, old-age and unemployment insurance,
group insurance, union dues, bonds, etc.). Include wages paid directly
by your firm for overtime, holidays, vacations, and sick leave.

***[Fiscal year]{.underline}***.‑‑The 12‑month period between settlement
of your firm=s financial accounts.

***[Purchases other than direct imports]{.underline}***.\--Purchases
from U.S. producers, U.S. importers, and other U.S. sources.