How Can AFI Help Your Company?

• AFI keeps you informed on issues relating to the food import trade through bulletins, its bi-monthly newsletter, and its Web site, www.afius.org.
• AFI works on the food import industry’s behalf on legislative and regulatory issues.
• Membership in AFI gives your company increased recognition in the U.S. food trade.
• AFI conducts an arbitration service for the resolution of commercial disputes.
• AFI’s professional staff is on call to answer issues of concern to you and your company.

What Are Some of AFI’s Recent Accomplishments?

• AFI led efforts to overturn the Byrd Amendment, a law that created a subsidy for U.S. producers – at the direct expense of imported product.
• AFI developed a program that helped companies worldwide comply with the Bioterrorism Act.
• AFI successfully lobbied for extension of GSP.
• AFI secured refunds for importers wrongly charged antidumping duties.
• AFI prepared cashew specifications, with the cooperation of the producing countries.
• AFI developed a standard import contract incorporating customary terms and conditions of the trade.
• AFI initiated a program to help importers and suppliers comply with seafood HACCP regulations.

What Issues is AFI Addressing Today?

• · AFI is spearheading efforts to lower or reduce duties on several products.
• AFI is making certain the voices of suppliers and importers are heard in the many free trade agreement negotiations taking place today.
• AFI is part of a coalition of food importing associations which regularly presents industry needs to FDA officials and develops common positions on food legislation..
• AFI continues to employ the latest technology to ensure its members receive the information they need and strives to keep members abreast of technological developments.