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This article was last updated on April 10th, 2025.
US tariffs are here. What now?
The US government has introduced new tariffs on imports, including green coffee. These changes will affect almost every origin, except Mexico*, and all roasters importing to the US.
While some things are still uncertain, here’s what we know now, and what it means for you and the producers you source from.
What’s a tariff again?
On April 3rd, 2025, the US government announced new tariffs on imported goods. A tariff is a tax on imports.
As of April 5th, a 10% universal tariff has been applied to all goods entering the country. On April 9th, additional country-specific tariffs - also known as reciprocal tariffs - were introduced, imposing higher rates on certain nations. However, later the same day, the administration announced a 90-day pause on these country-specific tariffs, reverting to the 10% universal rate during that period.
These changes are part of a broader shift in U.S. trade policy. Unfortunately, green coffee is not exempt.
The following tariffs apply only to imports into the United States.
What does this mean for you?
Our understanding is that the tariffs will be calculated based on the FOB price that has been agreed upon with the producers.
The table below shows how US tariffs affect your coffee based on its current location: at origin, in transit, or already in the US; and what steps you can take now. Use it to review your orders and plan your next move on Algrano.
Want to see how your current orders on Algrano are? You can easily check the status of your shipments on the Algrano platform:
- Log in to your Algrano account.
- Click on your avatar in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Select "Orders" from the dropdown menu.
- Under the "Status" column, you’ll see the most up-to-date information on your shipments.
- For more details, click on "Full details" next to the relevant order.
This helps you stay informed and take action if needed, especially in times of change like these.
Which origins are impacted?
Every origin other than Mexico* is affected by the new tariffs.
With the update on April 10th, the tariff for all countries is 10%, except Mexico*.
Full table of origin tariffs available here →
*Green coffee from Mexico is currently expected to remain exempt, as it falls under the USCMA agreement. However, there is conflicting information and uncertainty regarding whether this exemption will continue.
Sources: The Wall Street Journal; Fresh Cup.
What does this mean for producers?
We understand this is a challenging situation for roasters, but producers are also affected. These tariffs come at a time when many are already dealing with climate change, low yields, limited access to financing, and market volatility.
Selling to the EU is becoming harder due to EUDR requirements. Now, with the risk of higher prices in the world’s largest coffee market, producers face growing barriers to selling in the West.
Algrano has been supporting producers and roasters through regulatory changes in Europe, and we’ll do the same as tariffs take effect in the US. Our focus remains on building long-term relationships, even in times of uncertainty.
We’re here to help
If you have further questions reach out to your sales manager or our support team in the chat. We can walk you through your current contracts, shipment timelines, and possible solutions.
We’re also updating Algrano's marketplace to reflect tariff-inclusive pricing for future orders, providing additional transparency, and making it easier to budget for your green coffee purchases.
One last thing
This situation might evolve. Tariffs could increase, decrease, or disappear entirely. But as of now, we need to act based on what’s confirmed.
We're here to help you navigate this as best as you can, while also keeping impact on producers to a minimum.
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