On April 8, 2025, the U.S. government announced a 90-day pause on its previously announced “reciprocal” global tariffs, reducing them to a 10% baseline—except for China, whose tariffs have now increased to 145%. This pause does not affect Canada: a 25% U.S. tariff still applies to non-CUSMA-compliant goods, including coffee exported from Canada, and Canada’s own 25% retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods (including coffee) remains in effect. The Coffee Association of Canada will continue monitoring and updating members on these developments.
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Direct Imports of Green Coffee into Canada
Green coffee beans imported directly into Canada from origin countries—including Brazil, Colombia, and Vietnam— remain subject to a 0% duty on importation into Canada.
Re-Exporting Green Coffee to the U.S. (Unprocessed):
If green coffee is imported into Canada and re-exported to the U.S. without processing (e.g., remains unroasted), the U.S. will apply tariffs based on the original country of origin, not Canada. This means that there will be a 10% tariff as of April 5 replaced by higher tariffs as of April 9.
Re-Exporting Green Coffee that Has Been Roasted or Processed in Canada:
If green coffee is roasted in Canada before being exported to the U.S., under the U.S. IEEPA tariff structure, those become “products of Canada” and are subject to the 25% U.S. tariff that has been in place since March. This tariff remains in effect until reviewed, at which point adjustments may be considered for items not covered under USMCA.
