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FOREST AND FISHERY PRODUCTS DIVISION MISSION STATEMENT |
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MISSION STATEMENT |
| The Forest & Fishery Products Division (FFPD) is dedicated to serving effectively the U.S. forest and
fishery sectors and the general public by providing global market
analysis, assistance on market access issues, and market
development programs and services to help expand U.S. forest and
fishery products exports and export opportunities. To succeed in this mission FFPD must: |
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Implement a planning process,
coordinated with external partners, that identifies priority
market opportunities, trade constraints, and promotion
strategies. |
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Implement cost effective programs and
services and activities. |
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Provide high-quality customer service. |
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Strengthen partnerships and linkages at home and
abroad. |
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FOREST PRODUCTS
PROMOTION |
| FFPD promotes the export of U.S. wood products
including hardwood and softwood lumber, plywood, veneer, molding,
flooring, glue-laminated timbers, oriented strand board (OSB),
laminated veneer lumber (LVL), wooden I-joists, wooden doors and
windows, prefabricated housing, and other value-added wood
products. It does not promote the export of U.S. logs or wood
chips. The promoted products are listed under Harmonized Code
Chapters 44 and 9406. |
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FISHERY PRODUCTS
PROMOTION |
| FFPD promotes the export of U.S. seafood
products. Important species include: lobster, salmon, squid,
monkfish, herring, mackerel, crab, catfish, fish roe, and surimi.
These products are listed under Harmonized Code Chapters 3 and
16. |
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| For additional information on
international trade and U.S. government programs covering the
forest and fishery sectors, you may also wish to contact the
U.S.
Department of Commerce. |
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The U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and
activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age,
disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or
family status. Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons
with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of
program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should
contact USDA ’s TARGET Center at (202)720-2600 (voice and TDD). To
file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of
Civil Rights, Room 326-W,Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue,
SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410,or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and
TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. |
