{"id":1022,"date":"2022-06-15T12:33:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T16:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.a1worldwidelogistics.com\/shipping-company\/?p=1022"},"modified":"2025-11-25T10:38:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T15:38:38","slug":"import-coffee-into-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.a1worldwidelogistics.com\/shipping-company\/import-coffee-into-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Import Coffee into the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"

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One of the first things that millions of Americans do when they wake up is have their morning coffee. 64% of Americans drink coffee daily. It is a routine and a necessity for many as they start their workday. Bringing in an estimated $6.9 billion of coffee in 2021, the United States is the world\u2019s biggest importer of coffee. For reference, this is about 19.2% of the amount of coffee imported globally. Americans drink approximately 400 million cups of coffee daily and 146 billion cups a year. With over $1 billion in coffee exported to the U.S. each year, Colombia is the largest exporter.<\/p>\n

Coffee rose to one of the most popular beverages after the Tea Act of 1773. The Tea Act imposed taxes on various imports, including tea, the most consumed drink at the time. The Americans protested against the tariffs by switching to coffee instead of tea; the rest is history. Only two states are legally allowed to grow coffee for commercial purposes, meaning that shippers import most coffee from elsewhere. If you plan to import coffee into the U.S., this article provides a summary of what to expect. Contact a customs broker<\/a> for a detailed explanation and to be fully prepared.<\/p>\n

Beginning the importation Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To begin the import process, the shipper understands the requirements. It is vital to ensure that the import complies with the requirements of governing agencies such as the CBP, FDA, and USDA. Each agency has specific documents to be submitted and requirements, for example:<\/p>\n