Coffee Trade Guide · Updated 2026
Compare the customs, tariff and tax factors that affect the landed cost of importing coffee from India into major global markets.
2026 tariff note: customs rates and trade measures can change. Use the official tariff database for the destination country and the exact product classification before quoting a landed cost or placing a purchase order.
HS heading
0901
Coffee classification begins at HS heading 0901.
Green coffee
Check exact code
Duty depends on destination, origin and tariff line.
Roasted coffee
Different line
Roasted and processed products can have different treatment.
Landed cost
More than duty
Freight, taxes, clearance and inland delivery also matter.
Before you compare suppliers
A coffee buyer should compare the full cost of getting the shipment into the warehouse, not only the supplier's FOB or CIF quotation. Customs duty is one component; freight, insurance, VAT or other import taxes, port charges, customs brokerage and inland transport can also change the final cost.
This guide gives you the framework for comparing markets while avoiding outdated blanket tariff claims. For an actual shipment, verify the exact tariff line, origin and destination with the relevant customs authority or broker.
2026 reference
The table is intentionally framed around what a buyer should verify rather than presenting potentially stale rates as permanent facts.
Market
Classification
HS 0901 / EU CN & TARIC
Duty
Verify current TARIC
The EU's TARIC database provides the current customs measures. Do not quote a permanent 0% rate without checking the exact CN code, origin and measure.
Check EU TARIC →Market
Classification
HTS heading 0901
Duty
Verify current HTS
The U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule is updated through official revisions. Check the exact HTS line and any additional trade measures applicable to the shipment.
Check U.S. HTS →Market
Classification
UK Trade Tariff
Duty
Verify current tariff
The UK uses its own tariff system after Brexit. Check the live UK Trade Tariff for the product code and origin.
Check UK tariff →Market
Classification
Swiss customs tariff
Duty
Verify current tariff
Swiss tariff treatment is separate from the EU. Confirm the current Swiss tariff line and any applicable charges for the exact coffee product.
Check Swiss tariff →Market
Classification
National / GCC tariff
Duty
Country-specific
Rates and import taxes differ between Gulf markets. Check the destination country's current customs and VAT rules.
Check destination →Market
Classification
Mexican tariff schedule
Duty
Origin-dependent
The applicable rate can depend on classification, origin and trade arrangements. Verify with Mexican customs or the importer's broker.
Confirm with broker →For European buyers
The European Commission describes TARIC as the EU's integrated tariff database containing measures under the Common Customs Tariff and related commercial and agricultural legislation. TARIC data is transmitted daily to national administrations, making it the right place to verify current EU measures rather than relying on an old static table.
Open EU TARICUnited States
U.S. tariff treatment is determined through the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The schedule is updated through official revisions, so a historical “0% coffee duty” statement should not be treated as a complete 2026 landed-cost calculation.
Check the exact HTS classification and any additional trade measures that may apply to the origin and product.
Open U.S. HTSLanded cost
Use this structure when comparing an Indian supplier's quote against another origin or another Incoterm.
The agreed supplier price under the contract and Incoterm.
Ocean, air or other carriage from the export point to the destination.
Include where required or purchased under the agreed commercial terms.
Calculated from the applicable tariff classification, origin and customs value.
Destination-specific taxes applied under local rules.
Brokerage, handling, documentation, terminal and related charges.
Transport from the destination port or border to the buyer's warehouse.
Landed cost = product cost + freight + insurance + import duty + import taxes + clearance/port costs + inland delivery
The exact calculation depends on the destination country's tax rules and the Incoterm used in the purchase contract.
Buying from India
The tariff outcome can depend on the country of origin and whether a preferential arrangement is available for the specific product. That is why a buyer should provide the exporter and customs broker with the correct origin details before calculating the commercial landed cost.
For Indian coffee, keep the product description, tariff classification, origin evidence and shipment documents consistent across the commercial and customs paperwork.
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European compliance
Coffee is within the scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The European Commission's current timetable says the Regulation applies from 30 December 2026 for large and medium operators and certain micro and small operators, and from 30 June 2027 for other micro and small operators.
Buyers sourcing Indian coffee for Europe should therefore plan supply-chain traceability and due-diligence processes alongside tariff and customs planning.
Read the India-to-Europe Import GuideFAQ
Coffee is classified under HS heading 0901. The exact national or regional tariff subdivision depends on the product, such as green or roasted coffee and whether it is decaffeinated. Importers should confirm the applicable CN, TARIC, HTS or national tariff code before calculating duty.
No. Duty depends on the destination, exact tariff classification, country of origin, trade agreement and any preferential programme. A broad global 0% statement is not reliable enough for a commercial landed-cost calculation.
Import duty is a customs charge determined by the applicable tariff measure. VAT or another consumption tax is a separate tax that can apply to the import transaction. The exact tax base and rate depend on the destination country.
It can. The destination may apply a standard tariff, a preferential tariff or another trade measure based on origin. Importers should check the current tariff database for India as the country of origin and retain the required origin evidence.
Start with the agreed product price, then account for international freight, insurance where applicable, import duty, import VAT or other taxes, customs clearance, port charges, inland transport and other destination costs. The exact calculation depends on the Incoterm and destination.
Before each significant purchase order or shipment. Tariff databases and trade measures can change, so use the current official customs source rather than relying on an old article or static rate table.
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Send our export team your destination country, coffee type, approximate quantity and preferred delivery terms. We can discuss the product and commercial information needed for your import calculation.
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