Tariff Rates
Tariff on Coffee & Tea: The Tariff in Your Morning Cup
While raw green coffee beans enter the U.S. duty-free, processed coffee products and coffee equipment face tariffs of 5-25%. The average household pays $50-120 per year in tariff costs on coffee and tea products, especially on equipment imported from China.
5-20%
tariff rate range
$50-120/year
avg. household impact
$12 billion
total U.S. imports
How Much Do Tariffs Add to Coffee & Tea Prices?
Here's what tariffs actually cost you on common coffee & tea purchases.
| Product | Tariff Rate | Price Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Roasted Coffee Beans | Free-5% | $0-1 per pound |
| Instant Coffee | 10-15% | $1-3 per jar |
| Tea (loose & bagged) | 6.4-20% | $0.50-2 per box |
| Coffee Machines | 25% | $25-75 per machine |
| Coffee Pods/Capsules | 10-15% | $2-5 per box |
The bigger picture: According to the Yale Budget Lab, U.S. tariffs cost the average American household $3,800 per year across all product categories. Coffee & Tea accounts for an estimated $50-120/year of that total.
Which Coffee & Tea Products Are Most Affected?
Roasted Coffee Beans
Low impactFree-5%
tariff rate
This adds $0-1 per pound to the price you pay.
Instant Coffee
Medium impact10-15%
tariff rate
This adds $1-3 per jar to the price you pay.
Tea (loose & bagged)
Low impact6.4-20%
tariff rate
This adds $0.50-2 per box to the price you pay.
Coffee Machines
High impact25%
tariff rate
This adds $25-75 per machine to the price you pay.
Coffee Pods/Capsules
Medium impact10-15%
tariff rate
This adds $2-5 per box to the price you pay.
Where Does Coffee & Tea Come From?
Tariff rates vary by country of origin. Here are the top countries exporting coffee & tea to the United States.
China faces the highest tariff rates (up to 145% on some goods) due to Section 301 and IEEPA tariffs. Other countries face varying rates under IEEPA “reciprocal” tariffs.
Can You Get This Money Back?
For Importers
CAPE Tariff Refund Recovery
If you import coffee & tea, your entries may qualify for refund through the CBP CAPE program. Tariffi prepares your declaration data; your licensed customs broker partner files it.
Start your claimFor Consumers
B2B2C Refund Distribution
Individual consumers can't file CAPE declarations directly, but Tariffi's distribution program connects you with importers recovering refunds — so a portion of those savings can flow back to you.
Calculate your impactFrequently Asked Questions
- Is there a tariff on coffee?
- Raw green coffee beans are generally duty-free, but roasted coffee, instant coffee, coffee pods, and coffee equipment all face tariffs. Coffee machines from China face a 25% tariff, which is why a $200 espresso machine costs $50 more than it otherwise would.
- Why are coffee machines so expensive?
- Most coffee machines are manufactured in China and face a 25% tariff under Section 301. This adds $25-75 to the retail price depending on the machine. Premium espresso machines from Italy face lower but still significant duty rates.
- Do Keurig pods have tariffs?
- Yes. Coffee pods and capsules face tariffs of 10-15% depending on formulation and country of origin. This adds roughly $2-5 per box to the cost consumers pay at retail.
Related resources
- All tariff rates by product & country — browse tariff impacts across all categories
- Tariff recovery by industry — refund pools for 30+ import sectors
- IEEPA & Section 301 refund guides — step-by-step recovery guides
- Tariff impact calculator — estimate your overpayment and potential refund
Calculate your tariff impact on coffee & tea
See exactly how much tariffs add to the coffee & tea you import or buy — and how much you could recover.
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