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Fashion made possible by global trade

Fashion made possible by global trade

Fashion made possible by global trade

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Fashion made possible by global trade

Fashion made possible by global trade

Fashion made possible by global trade

AIT&TC

APPAREL IMPORTERS TRADE &
TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE
November 13, 2024

About

The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) is dedicated to fashion made possible by global trade.

USFIA represents brands, retailers, importers, and wholesalers based in the United States and doing business globally. Founded in 1989, USFIA works to eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers that impede the fashion industry’s ability to trade freely and create jobs in the United States.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, USFIA is the voice of the fashion industry in front of the U.S. government as well as international governments and stakeholders.  With constant, two-way communication, USFIA staff and counsel serve as the eyes and ears of our members in Washington and around the world, enabling them to stay ahead of the regulatory challenges of today and tomorrow. Through our publications, educational events, and networking opportunities, USFIA also connects with key stakeholders across the value chain including U.S. and international service providers, suppliers, and industry groups.

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Events

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State of the Industry Town Hall

MEMBERS-ONLY: State of the Industry Town Hall

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Webinar Series

Webinar Series

September 12, 2024
TrusTrace webinar

Navigating EU Regulations: A Guide for US Fashion Brands

Virtual
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October 3, 2024
WRAP webinar

Ready to Diversify Your Sourcing? How to Find Compliant Apparel in Lesotho and Uzbekistan

Virtual
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October 22 2024
Annual Conference

Apparel Importers Trade & Transportation Conference

New York, New York
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Reports

2024 USFIA Fashion Industry Benchmarking Study

This is the eleventh USFIA Benchmarking Survey and again fashion industry sourcing executives face a litany of challenges. Concern over the economy and inflation, as well as eliminating forced labor, continue to be top concerns in the U.S. fashion industry. This year's respondenents also report an elevated level of concern about the impact of shipping and supply chain disruptions as well as geopolitical tensions.

New for this year is a sharp increase in sourcing executives who are concerned about the protectionist trade policy agenda in the United States, with 45% ranking it a top-5 business challenge, compared with just 15% last year.

Download the complete study here, and see the highlights below:

 2024 USFIA Benchmarking Report Figure 1-1B

This year's survey respondents were more optimistic than last year, bucking a 2-year trend.

 

India is the new rising star for Asian sourcing bases, surpassing Bangladesh for the first time and landing in the top spot for where companies want to expand sourcing.

This year, survey respondents underscore the importance of immediate renewal of AGOA before its expiration in September 2025 and extending the agreement for at least another ten years.

2024 USFIA Benchmarking Report Figure 3-9

2024 Mid-Year Sourcing Trends & Outlook Report

USFIA's 2024 Mid-Year Sourcing Trends & Outlook Report is out. Members can log-in to the website to download it here. 

The top 4 sourcing trends in the mid-year report are:

  1. China remains the top supplier even with diversification.
  2. Asian apparel suppliers continue to dominate sourcing.
  3. Average unit values for apparel continue to fall.
  4. Despite high duty rates, FTAs and preference programs remain underutilized.

Partners

PwC
USFIA Premier Partner
Geodis
USFIA Customs Broker Partner
IHKIB
USFIA Sourcing Partner
SAYARI
USFIA Technology Partner
TrusTrace
USFIA Supply Chain Leader
WRAP
USFIA Corporate Social Responsibility Sponsor

2023 Apparel Classification Workshop: Meet the National Import Specialists

 Registration is closed for this event
Hosted by the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) and U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP)

USFIA invites you to participate in a meeting with key National Import Specialists and gain a better understanding of the U.S. Customs & Border Protection classification process.

After a brief introduction and overview of the classification process by Deborah Marinucci, Branch Chief of the National Commodity Specialist Division, you will have the opportunity to talk informally with each National Import Specialist in a trade fair-style environment.

 

The deadline to register is 5pm on Monday, November 6. 

This event is free for Apparel Importers Trade & Transportation Conference attendees on November 8th. To register for free, please enter the discount code sent via email to all conference attendees or contact USFIA at info@usfashionindustry.com. Please note that we cannot process refunds for this event, so you must enter the code when you register.
 

When
November 7th, 2023 from  9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
One World Trade Center
50th Floor - Ceremonial Room
New York, NY 10007
Contact
Phone: 202-419-0444
Email:
Event Fee(s)
Registration Fee - use discount code from email to receive Conference discount $95.00