{"id":2198,"date":"2025-11-28T16:33:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T09:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vinhhiepgl.com\/?p=2198"},"modified":"2026-10-24T10:58:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T03:58:50","slug":"us-coffee-reciprocal-tariff-change-november-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vinhhiepgl.com\/en\/us-coffee-reciprocal-tariff-change-november-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"November 2025 US tariff change creates opportunities for coffee exporters"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vh-en-release\" data-release=\"20261024\">\n<p>On 14 November 2025, the United States announced a change to the scope of reciprocal tariffs covering certain agricultural products, including coffee. Vinh Hiep viewed the announcement as a positive development for Vietnamese coffee businesses working with the US market.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section-1\">A change in the trading environment<\/h2>\n<p>The measure concerned the specified reciprocal tariffs and covered products. Its application depended on the relevant tariff classification and conditions. It should not be read as a statement that every charge or import requirement was removed for all coffee products.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/presidential-actions\/2025\/11\/modifying-the-scope-of-the-reciprocal-tariff-with-respect-to-certain-agricultural-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The White House executive order of 14 November 2025<\/a> provides the original policy announcement. Importers preparing a transaction should check the rules applicable at the time of entry.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter vh-guide-figure\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:1.5em 0\"><img alt=\"Coffee processing equipment forms part of the production base used to serve export markets.\" class=\"wp-image-0\" data-vh-en-alt=\"Coffee processing equipment forms part of the production base used to serve export markets.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/vinhhiepgl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6Q5A0273-1024x683.jpg\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\" width=\"1024\" data-vh-en- title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coffee processing equipment forms part of the production base used to serve export markets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"section-2\">Building on the production base<\/h2>\n<p>Vinh Hiep&#8217;s response emphasised its work in Central Highlands sourcing areas and its relationships with growers and cooperatives. Traceability and sustainability programmes were also part of the preparation discussed by the company.<\/p>\n<p>Thai Nhu Hiep presented the announcement as an opportunity to support the value of Vietnamese coffee. The company&#8217;s stated direction included quality improvement, further processing and a more transparent supply chain, alongside market development.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section-3\">A longer-term commercial focus<\/h2>\n<p>Changes in tariffs can influence trading conditions, while the buyer still needs a suitable product and reliable supporting information. Vinh Hiep&#8217;s position was to continue developing its production and supply capabilities so that market opportunities could be connected with higher-value coffee products.<\/p>\n<h2>Related reading<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vinhhiepgl.com\/en\/coffee-sourcing-buyer-guide\/\">Coffee sourcing checklist<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/vinhhiepgl.com\/en\/vietnam-coffee-supplier-due-diligence\/\">Supplier due diligence<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On 14 November 2025, the United States announced a change to the scope of reciprocal tariffs covering certain agricultural products, including coffee. 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