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

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• What if U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) had to handle the Valentine's Day or Mother's Day surge with no additional inspectors?
  How long would it take to clear your shipments? How many flowers would spoil? What would the impact be on your customers, your reputation, and your bottom line?

• What if your shipment was delayed at inspection and you had no way of finding out why?
  Without the right industry connections and advocacy, you could be left waiting for answers while your product lost value.

• What if you had questions about import regulations or discovered errors in your import documentation—but had no trusted resource to guide you?
  Small mistakes can lead to costly delays, unnecessary expenses, and disruptions to your supply chain.

• What if USDA or CBP changed inspection procedures or increased fumigation costs without considering the impact on the floral industry?
  Would your business be forced to absorb higher costs, adjust operations, and navigate the changes alone—or would you have a strong industry advocate working on your behalf?

• What if critical trade programs, such as the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), were at risk?
  As an individual company, your voice alone may not influence policy. Through AFIA, your business becomes part of a unified industry voice advocating for policies that protect flower imports and strengthen the entire floral supply chain.

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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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