Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)

The U.S. Agricultural Affairs Office is part of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The primary objective of the Foreign Agricultural Service is to facilitate trade in U. S. food, agricultural, forestry and beverage products. The following services are offered by the Agricultural Affairs Office:

U.S. Exporters
The Agricultural Affairs Office assists U.S. exporters with questions they may have about the German market, trade shows and other marketing/sales opportunities in Germany.

German Importers
The Agricultural Affairs Office can assist German importers seeking to purchase U.S. products or would like more information about U.S. products.

Travelers to the United States
Travelers to the United States may find many of their questions regarding shipping of pets, horses or other animals to the U.S., as well as USDA import requirements and prohibitions on food, beverages, and agricultural products.

Current Agricultural Issues/Phytosanitary Issues
The Agricultural Affairs Office represents the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Germany and is responsible for agricultural trade policy issues and phytosanitary issues.


Contact
Office of Agricultural Affairs
American Embassy
Clayallee 170
14195 Berlin
Phone: (49-30) 8305 1150
Fax: (49-30) 843 11935
Email: agberlin@usda.gov