Do you supply competition-grade Ethiopian lots for Japan?

Yes. Japan's specialty market is among the most quality-demanding in the world, and our exportable Guji, Yirgacheffe and Sidama lots score 85–92 SCA, with exceptional micro-lots reaching 93+. We can select specific processes and profiles for your programme.

What import duty applies to green coffee in Japan?

Green (unroasted) coffee enters Japan duty-free. Imports are subject to Food Sanitation Act inspection; we provide the certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate and documentation your importer or broker needs for clearance.

Which Japanese ports do you ship to?

We ship to Yokohama, Tokyo and Kobe on CIF terms, or FOB Djibouti if you manage your own freight.

Do you ship free samples to Japan?

Yes — free cupping samples couriered to any Japanese address, usually within 7–12 business days, including 250g green coffee per origin, an SCA cupping report and a traceability document.

Ethiopian Green Coffee for Japanese Specialty Roasters

Last updated: July 2026

Clean, competition-grade Ethiopian green coffee for Japan's exacting specialty market. Traceable, SCA-scored Guji, Yirgacheffe and Sidama lots shipped direct to Japanese ports, with free cupping samples to your roastery.

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What Japan Green Coffee Buyers Get

Japanese specialty roasters get clean, competition-grade Ethiopian green coffee — SCA-scored Guji, Yirgacheffe and Sidama — shipped to Yokohama, Tokyo and Kobe. We offer a 1-bag (60 kg) minimum order and free cupping samples couriered across Japan.

Competition Grade

Clean, high-scoring washed and natural lots for Japan's demanding specialty and brewers-cup scene. SCA 85–92.

GPS Traceability

Every farm geo-referenced with full chain-of-custody documentation.

1-Bag MOQ

Start with a single 60kg bag; scale to full containers as your programme grows.

Free Japan Samples

250g per origin couriered to any Japanese address with cupping report and traceability docs.

Origins Most Requested by Japan Roasters

Guji

SCA 85–92

Most requested

Jasmine, citrus, stone fruit (washed) · Blueberry, dark cherry, wine (natural)

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Yirgacheffe

SCA 87–91

Bergamot, floral, lemon zest (washed) · Strawberry, tropical, complex (natural)

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Sidama

SCA 85–88

Berry, wine-like, chocolate · Versatile across espresso and filter

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Commercial Terms for Japan Buyers

Incoterms	FOB Djibouti / CIF Japanese ports (Yokohama, Tokyo, Kobe)
Currency	USD — pricing quoted in US dollars
Import Duty	Green coffee enters Japan duty-free (0%)
Payment Terms	T/T 30% deposit, 70% against Bill of Lading — or confirmed Letter of Credit
Minimum Order	1 bag (60kg) for first order — no minimum for repeat buyers
Lead Time	4–6 weeks from order confirmation to vessel loading at Djibouti
Transit Time	Approx. 25–35 days sea freight to Japanese ports
Documentation	Certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, ICO certificate provided

Why Japan Roasters Choose Us

Request a free cupping sample — couriered to your roastery, no obligation

Named-farm lots with full GPS traceability documents on request

Harvest-fresh green coffee — 2024/2025 crop now available

Minimum orders from 1 bag (60kg) — scale to full containers as you grow

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Frequently Asked Questions — Japan Buyers

Start Sourcing Direct from Ethiopia

Source traceable, SCA-scored Ethiopian green coffee directly from origin. Free samples, no commitment — we ship worldwide.

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