​What’s at Stake Without AFIA? ​Can you imagine if…

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• For Valentine’s or Mother’s Day, CBP handled the surge in flower imports with the usual number of inspectors? How long would it take to clear your flowers? How much product would spoil—and how would that impact your reputation and bottom line?

• The inspection of your shipment was delayed, and you had no way of finding out why? Instead of addressing the issue, you’d be left hoping it resolved itself in time.

• You had questions about import regulations, or misinformation in the import documents, and had no one to guide you?

• USDA and CBP changed procedures or fumigation costs without considering the effects on your business? would you need to adjust schedules and absorb new costs—without an advocate to speak up on your behalf?

• You could only hope the GSP is approved in Washington because as an individual company, you’d lack the influence to advocate for it?

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Thankfully, you don’t have to imagine this, because AFIA is here to support the industry. But without industry support, tomorrow’s work is at risk.

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