A Matter of Import… Support Free Trade in the Steel Industry by Joining the American Institute for International Steel AIIS Membership Categories Top 10 Reasons Why Your Company Should Be a Member of AIIS 701 West Broad Street, Suite 301 | Falls Church, VA 22046 | Tel: 703.245.8075 | Fax: 703.610.0215 | www.aiis.org AIIS is the only steel-related trade association that supports free trade. AIIS effectively promotes the elimination of both tariff and non- tariff trade barriers through its engagement with Congress, with the executive branch agencies of the United States Government, with relevant international organizations, and with the public. As a consequence of its robust public policy efforts, the AIIS has “a seat at the table” during international trade negotiations and when trade-related regulatory matters are discussed in Washington, DC and elsewhere. AIIS leads the way in advancing efforts to promote a highly competitive, effective and efficient global steel supply chain. Through its efforts in opposing the Section 201 steel tariff rate quota measure, the AIIS helped end damaging import restrictions that were found to be in violation of WTO rules, and would have led to trade retaliation against U.S. exports in the form of more than $2 billion in increased duties. AIIS provides education, training, and regular updates on customs matters in concert with its work with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. AIIS provides insightful information and valuable networking opportunities at conferences and events held in port cities and other venues around the country. AIIS members are eligible to receive a 10 percent discount on subscriptions to American Metal Market and the publication’s conferences. AIIS delivers webinars on matters of importance to members. AIIS is forging strategic alliances and creating partnerships with like-minded organizations to facilitate free trade and fight for elimination of burdensome, trade- distorting regulations. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PLATINUM GOLD SILVER HONORARY $5,000.00 $3,000.00 $1,800.00 Free Two Tickets to annual dinner in NYC, Company logo displayed on website, Company logo displayed at AIIS events 3 registered individuals (1primary, 2 additional). Only primary contact will have his/her contact information displayed to all members. All registered individuals will receive invitations to Institute events and basic industry information from AIIS One registered individual, individual will receive invitations to AIIS events and basic industry information from AIIS One individual registered: must hold a long-standing past relationship and influence within AIIS (Emeritus status), or their influence holds mutual benefits (not monetary) for their own company and to the goals, reputation, and promotion of AIIS 5 registered individuals (1 primary, 4 additional). All individuals, primary and additional, will have contact information displayed to all members. All registered individuals will receive invitations to Institute events and basic industry information from AIIS Gold members have voting rights, board membership eligibility, officer eligibility, and committee eligibility Will receive basic information and invitations to AIIS events Beside basic AIIS information, platinum members will receive information on status of trade cases Beside basic industry information, gold members will receive information on status of trade cases if gold members hold Board of Directors position Platinum members have voting rights, board membership eligibility, officer eligibility, and committee eligibility For more information about membership, or to submit a membership application form, visit the AIIS website at www.aiis.org, or contact AIIS Assistant Director Alexandra Jopp at [email protected].