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The coffee business is expanding. Many people join the industry every day, whether as a roaster, supplier, wholesaler or as a coffee shop. It’s a market that offers many benefits and whose fans are constantly growing. A big advantage, don’t you think? So why not join this trend and start your own business? If your dream is to enter the coffee import work field or just understand how the product you consume comes to your table, That Coffee Roasters brings you a brief introduction to this world on today's blog.
Importing coffee to the U.S.
Before beginning any relevant procedure, it’s necessary to know which authorities you will need to contact to bring the product to the country. US Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) are the institutions in charge of allowing legal access to any coffee cargo, so you should familiarize yourself with their functions to be ready to start importing.
Other considerations to keep in mind are that both roasted coffee beans and green coffee beans can be brought to the United States without any restrictions, and there’s no limit to the amount you can import. The only product that is not accepted is the coffee berry that can be considered a health hazard.
Before ordering the shipment of goods
The first step to follow before transporting the cargo is to ensure that each bag of coffee is properly identified. All products must have the Country of Origin labeling so that the end user knows where the product they are consuming comes from. A Country of Origin certificate is also required by the International Coffee Organization and is mandatory when importing.
Another fundamental step before the arrival of the coffee shipment is to fill out an FDA Prior Notice form. You should also be aware that any foreign supplier or manufacturer of food products must be registered with the FDA before their shipment is accepted.
When the coffee shipment arrives
It’s necessary to clarify that coffee beans are duty-free according to Harmonized System Code 0901. Nevertheless, Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee have to be paid. Likewise, the CBP will require you to acquire a customs bond, which is a form of insurance to protect the country’s interests against non-payment of taxes, fees, and duties by the importing company. How can you get this bond? Through surety licensed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
When a shipment enters the port, both the FDA and the USDA perform inspections. Both institutions regulate the entry of several types of products, including food, ensuring that they do not pose a risk to public health and comply with all requirements. The cost of FDA inspection varies depending on the size of the cargo. In these cases, there may be additional costs if the presence of a representative is requested, if additional paperwork is required, and if the inspection is not done on time and this incurs demurrage payments.
In addition to the procedures required for the admission of these types of products to the United States, you should also keep in mind that the country of origin may also have its own regulations when allowing a shipment to leave its territory. This is a factor you should also consider before starting your coffee import business.
To learn more about this coffee work field, don’t hesitate to contact That Coffee Roasters through social networks. As coffee roasters, we have a long history of importing green beans, and a great variety of quality coffees from Colombia, you just have to try our products to see for yourself!
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