APHIS Claims Success in Getting U.S. Agricultural Exports Released
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said it worked with federal, international and industry partners to arrange for the release of 209 shipments of American products valued at more than $39 million in 2012. The…
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goods had been detained at foreign ports of entry pending resolution of various animal and plant health questions, APHIS said, and APHIS has helped to open or maintain more than $51 million in overseas markets for U.S. agricultural products. When American shipments are detained at foreign ports of entry, APHIS said it and other USDA officials negotiate with international officials to resolve the issue. APHIS launched a new website that will contain trade related information and help exporters find information on APHIS's services (here).