Coffee, as one of the most popular beverages globally, holds tremendous market potential. From Ethiopias Yirgacheffe to Colombias Huila and Vietnams Robusta, each coffee bean carries unique regional characteristics. However, successfully and compliantly introducing these premium coffee beans into the domestic market involves complex work encompassing international regulations, food safety, professional logistics, and meticulous document management. Especially in the current volatile international trade environment, selecting a partner who understands coffee, masters processes, and has strong resourcesImport Representationis key to ensuring stable supply chain and consistent quality.ZhongShen International TradeWith profound expertise in theExport Representationservice field, especially in document processing andInternational Logisticscore competencies, we tailor comprehensive coffee import solutions for you.

I. Key Challenges and Market Insights in Coffee Import:

Importers often face the following when importing coffee beans (especially green beans):

1. Quality Control and Traceability: Ensuring coffee bean grade, flavor, and freshness meet expectations while satisfying origin traceability requirements.
2. Stringent Inspection and Quarantine: As plant products, coffee beans must comply with importing countries phytosanitary requirements to prevent pest introduction.
3. Complex Documentation System: In addition to regular trade documents, often required documents includeIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:(Certificate of Origin, possibly requiring International Coffee Organization ICO certification), phytosanitary certificate, quality/grade certificate, fumigation certificate (if needed), etc.
4. Professional logistics requirements: Green coffee beans have specific storage and transportation requirements (humidity, temperature, ventilation) to prevent mold or flavor loss; roasted beans require attention to packaging seals and shelf life.
5. Customs classification and tariffs: Accurate determination of HS codes for coffee beans (green beans, roasted beans, coffee products) involves different tariff rates and regulatory conditions.
6. Payment and market risks: International payment security, exchange rate fluctuations, and settlement convenience in specific markets (such as Russia).

Market insights: Growing consumer demand for specialty coffee and single-origin coffee presents opportunities for importers. Regional trade agreements (such as RCEPs impact on Southeast Asian coffee trade) may also bring tariff advantages.

II. Our core agency services: Expertise in documentation, specialization in logistics

We are committed to simplifying your coffee import process by providing professional one-stop services from origin to warehouse:

1. Pre-consultation and preparation:
   • Market access and standards confirmation: Assisting in verifying whether target coffee varieties comply with Chinas national food safety standards and relevant regulations.
   • Preliminary supplier evaluation support: Providing preliminary assessment recommendations on foreign suppliers qualifications and credibility.
   • Label compliance (for roasted beans/packaged coffee): For imported roasted beans or retail packaged coffee, offering Chinese label review recommendations to ensure compliance with standards such as GB 7718.
   • Basic certification consultation: Providing fundamental information consultation on coffee-related certifications (such as organic certification, Fair Trade certification, etc.).
2. Professional document processing:
   • Customized documentation checklist and review: Precisely preparing required documentation checklists (contracts, invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, phytosanitary certificates, quality certificates, ICO certificates, etc.) based on coffee type (green/roasted beans), country of origin, and latest regulations.
   • Key document pre-review and guidance: Conducting professional and meticulous pre-review of supplier-provided complete document sets before shipment to ensure completeness, accuracy, and validity, avoiding subsequent customs clearance obstacles.
   • Document flow management: Efficiently processing and transmitting electronic and paper documents to ensure precise synchronization of information flow and cargo flow.
3. Refined logistics arrangements:
   • Transportation method optimization: Select the most suitable option based on cargo volume, value, timeliness, and coffee bean characteristicsMaritime Transportation(Recommended use of food-grade containers, with ventilation or temperature-controlled cabinets when necessary),Air Transportationsolution.
   • Warehousing and transportation environment recommendations: Emphasize the sensitivity of coffee beans (especially green beans) to humidity and temperature, provide appropriate warehousing and transportation environment suggestions, and coordinate with carriers to ensure conditions.
   • Comprehensive insurance coverage: Arrange cargo transportation insurance to reduce potential loss risks during transit.
   • Real - time tracking and coordination: Monitor cargo status throughout the process and promptly handle transportation delays, abnormal weather, and other emergencies.
4. Efficient and compliant customs clearance:
   • Accurate HS code classification: Correctly distinguish between green beans (090112), roasted beans (090122), etc., and apply correct tax rates and regulatory requirements.
   • Professional customs declaration and inspection: Prepare standardized customs declaration and inspection documents, accurately declare all information, and cooperate with customs and commodity inspection for checks and sampling tests.
   • Tax calculation and payment: Accurately calculate tariffs, VAT, etc., and assist clients in timely and compliant payments.
   • Accelerated release coordination: Leverage professional knowledge and effective communication to expedite cargo clearance and release.
5. Fund Settlement and Special Services:
   • Secure settlement guidance: Based on the credibility of both trading parties and contract terms, recommend suitable payment methods such asL/C(L/C), wire transfer (T/T), etc.

Focus on key markets: Russia and Southeast Asia

• Southeast Asian markets (e.g., major producing countries like Vietnam, Indonesia): We are familiar with the export procedures and documentation requirements (especially rules of origin and phytosanitary regulations) for coffee beans in these countries, and can effectively connect with local suppliers and logistics resources. Pay attention to utilizing rules of origin under the RCEP framework to obtain tariff preferences.
• Russian market: In addition to providing VTB when involved in transactions with RussiaIn order to crack down on tax evasion, the customs and tax departments are now strictly examining the operation of buying export declarations. If the behavior of buying export declarations is discovered, the regulatory authorities will require tax replenishment (even a 2% tax rate may be a considerable amount). In addition, fines may also be imposed on the relevant responsible parties.In addition to unique convenience, we also understand Russias specific requirements for imported coffee as a consumer market (such as labeling, certification, etc.), and can provide support for customers planning to export to Russia or conduct business there.

IV. Our Commitment: Professionalism, Peace of Mind, Efficiency

Choosing ZhongShen International Trade as your coffee import agency partner means:

• Professional Assurance: In-depth understanding of coffee trade characteristics and regulatory requirements.
• Process Optimization: Simplifying cumbersome procedures to improve import efficiency.
• Risk Control: Proactively identifying and avoiding risks related to documents, logistics, and compliance.
• Full Transparency: Timely feedback at key stages, keeping you fully informed.
• Value Orientation: Helping you stabilize your supply chain and focus on core business growth.