Import coffee from India to United States
Washed and natural Arabica, Robusta, and Monsooned Malabar, sourced from Indian estates and shipped to United States, with export documentation prepared for your customs and food safety authorities.
- RegionAmericas
- Main portsHouston, Los Angeles-Long Beach and New York-New Jersey
- Import notesFDA facility registration, prior notice and foreign supplier verification apply to food imports, alongside standard US customs entry.
Request a quote for United States
Tell us the coffee type and volume. A specialist replies within one business day.
Shipping coffee to United States
Yes, you can import coffee from India to United States through Vats Consultancy. We source washed and natural Arabica, Robusta, Monsooned Malabar and roasted coffee from Indian estates, quote FOB or CIF, ship to Houston, Los Angeles-Long Beach and New York-New Jersey, and prepare the export documents your customs and food safety authorities ask for.
FDA facility registration, prior notice and foreign supplier verification apply to food imports, alongside standard US customs entry.
We quote FOB or CIF from the Indian port that suits your grade and volume, and prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate and any quality documentation your United States customs authority will ask for.
Coffee we ship to United States
Tell us your target use and we will recommend a grade, or match a specification you already have.
- Ask about Arabica
Arabica, washed & natural
Karnataka and Kerala-grown Arabica for specialty and blend roasting.
- Ask about Robusta
Robusta
Fuller body and higher caffeine, for espresso blends and instant coffee.
- Ask about Monsooned Malabar
Monsooned Malabar
India's distinctive low-acid, full-bodied monsoon-processed coffee.
- Ask about roasted coffee
Roasted & ground coffee
Roasted to your profile, or supplied as green beans for your own roasting.
How an order to United States moves
The same steps apply whether you order one pallet or a full container.
- Specification
- You share variety, process, grade and your United States destination port.
- Quote and sample
- We quote FOB or CIF and can arrange a pre-shipment sample for cupping.
- Contract
- Price, quantity and payment terms are agreed in writing.
- Shipping and documents
- We arrange loading, shipping to Houston, Los Angeles-Long Beach and New York-New Jersey, and the export paperwork United States requires.
Questions from United States buyers
What is the minimum order quantity for United States?
Minimums vary by grade and packing. Tell us your target volume and we will confirm what is possible for shipments to United States.
Can you quote FOB and CIF for United States?
Yes. FOB suits buyers who arrange their own freight into United States, and CIF suits buyers who want shipping and insurance included in the price.
Do you handle the export documents United States requires?
Yes. We prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate, and coordinate with your local customs agent.
Can you supply roasted coffee for United States, or only green beans?
Both. We can supply green beans for your own roasting, or arrange roasting and grinding to your profile before shipment to United States.
How quickly will I hear back?
We reply to every enquiry within one business day.
Which types of Indian coffee can I import to United States?
We supply washed and natural Arabica, Robusta, Monsooned Malabar, and roasted or ground coffee, as well as green beans for your own roasting, for shipment to United States. Tell us your use (espresso, blends, instant or specialty roasting) and we will recommend a grade.
Which ports do coffee shipments to United States arrive at?
Coffee shipments to United States typically move through Houston, Los Angeles-Long Beach and New York-New Jersey. We confirm the best routing when we quote.
What import rules apply to coffee in United States?
FDA facility registration, prior notice and foreign supplier verification apply to food imports, alongside standard US customs entry. Rules change, so confirm current requirements with your local customs agent; we coordinate with them and prepare the export side of the paperwork.
Who is Vats Consultancy?
Vats Consultancy is a consultancy with offices in Bengaluru, London, Central Hong Kong and RAKEZ, UAE. Coffee sourcing is coordinated from our Bengaluru office, with shipping and documentation handled through our RAKEZ, UAE office.
Other destinations we ship coffee to
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Sourcing is coordinated from our Bengaluru office, with shipping and documentation handled through our RAKEZ, UAE office.
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