Products
HS Code Structure
09 = Coffee, tea, maté and spices; 0901 = Coffee, whether roasted or notImport Duties
EU Import Duty
Entry under tariff-rate quota or free under GSP for developing countries
US Import Duty
Free under normal trade relations (NTR)
Required Certifications
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Certificate of Origin
- Roast Degree Certificate
- Moisture Content Certificate
- Organic/Fair Trade Certificate (if applicable)
Import Regulations
EU Import Regulations
Coffee imported into the EU must comply with Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 for contaminants including ochratoxin A (maximum 5 µg/kg for roasted coffee, 10 µg/kg for green coffee). Products must meet food safety standards under Regulation (EC) No 852/2004.
Quality Standards
EU coffee quality standards include moisture content (max 12.5% for green coffee), defect count, and bean size. Specialty coffee grades include Strictly Hard Bean, Hard Bean, and European Preparation. Indonesian coffee includes Gayo, Toraja, and Kintamani origins.
US FDA Requirements
Coffee imported into the US must comply with FDA food safety regulations. Ochratoxin A limits are enforced. Products must be properly labeled with country of origin and meet FDA standards for food additives and contaminants.