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Importing Coffee

Cooperative Coffees imports coffee directly from 18 cooperatives in 10 countries.  Although the process does vary from country to country, most transactions follow a general pattern that is quite similar to the importation of any product.  Below you will find a step-by-step outline to the process of importing coffee.

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Relationship with Trading Partner is Established

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Contract for Delivery of Product is Signed

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Coffee is Harvested and receives First Stage of Processing

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Coffee is Dry Processed and readied for Export

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Pre-shipment Sample is Forwarded to our Laboratory

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Container is Loaded and Delivered to the Port

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Documents are Prepared and Express Delivered to our Office

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FDA and Customs Entries are made by Customs Broker

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Coffee Arrives in Port and is Delivered to Warehouse

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Container is Opened and Unloaded at Warehouse

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Delivery Sample is Forwarded to our Laboratory