From Origin to Your US Warehouse — Every Step, Handled.

 

At InGain LLC, our process is built around two things: getting your coffee to the US without regulatory risk, and keeping you informed at every stage. We act as your Importer of Record for all CBP customs clearance, guide you through your FSVP obligations as the US buyer, and provide full documentation from origin certificate to CBP entry record. No guesswork. No surprise charges at port. Just verified coffee, on time, with every document in order.

What sets our process apart

Three things separate InGain LLC from a standard coffee broker: our suppliers hold active DUNS numbers and FDA facility registrations before a single bag ships; our founder is FSPCA-certified and guides you through your FSVP obligations as the US buyer; and our regional team in Armenia conducts physical checks closer to your origins than any US-based importer can. The result is a supply chain with fewer surprises, full documentation at every stage, and a partner who understands both the coffee and the compliance.

Origin sourcing & DUNS verification

We only partner with foreign suppliers that meet our strict "UFI" (Unique Facility Identifier) standards. Our suppliers boast active DUNS numbers in India, Vietnam, Ethiopia, and Burundi & Honduras suppliers coming soon.

Regulatory compliance & IOR services

InGain LLC acts as your Importer of Record (IOR) for CBP customs clearance, handling all customs filings, entry forms, and bond on your behalf. Under US law, the FSVP importer of record with the FDA is the US buyer — the party who owns or has agreed to purchase the food at the time of entry. That is you, as the purchasing business. Our founder holds a formal FSVP training certificate from the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA), and we guide you clearly through every FDA requirement: what your FSVP plan must include, which records to keep, and how to be ready for any inspection. You hold the legal role — we make sure you know exactly how to fulfill it.

Quality assurance & flexible delivery

We verify each lot against your specifications and offer Third-Party Inspections (SGS, etc.). We provide all necessary documents, certificates, fumigation if needed, and shipping documents. We arrange delivery to US destination ports or directly to your US warehouse. Pre-export logistics within the origin country can also be coordinated on request.

From first contact to delivery
Your coffee journey — step by step
Every stage of your import explained clearly, with realistic 2026 lead times built in. InGain LLC handles customs. You handle your business.
1
Initial Consultation & Needs Assessment
Day 1 – 5
Submit your inquiry via our website or email info@ingainllc.com. We respond within 2–3 business days with questions covering your target market, origin preferences, volume, and packaging goals. An optional consultation call helps us recommend the right lot, grade, and delivery terms for your business.
Your action: submit inquiry InGain: responds & recommends
2
Free Sample & Evaluation
Week 1 – 3
We dispatch your free sample within 3–5 business days. International courier delivery to most US business addresses takes 5–10 business days. Roast and cup your sample, then share your feedback. We adjust the lot recommendation if needed before you commit to anything.
The coffee is on us. You cover the courier fee (~$30–60 to most US addresses). B2B accounts only.
InGain: dispatches & follows up Your action: roast, cup & evaluate
3
Quote, Order Confirmation & FSVP Onboarding
Week 2 – 4
We issue a full landed-cost quote — FOB price, ocean freight, marine insurance, and CBP customs entry fee. Once approved, we issue a Proforma Invoice and collect the agreed deposit (typically 30–50%). At this stage we also walk you through your FSVP obligations as the US importer of record with FDA: what your plan must include, which records to maintain, and how to prepare for any FDA review.
No surprise fees. Every cost is shown before you commit. Green coffee carries 0% US import duty under HTS Chapter 09.
InGain: issues quote & proforma Your action: approve & pay deposit Your FDA role: FSVP onboarding
4
Origin Preparation, Documentation & Ocean Freight
Week 3 – 13
Our regional team in Armenia coordinates lot selection and physical checks at supplier facilities. Export documentation is prepared: Phytosanitary certificate, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading. InGain files the CBP Importer Security Filing (ISF / "10+2") at least 24 hours before vessel loading. You complete FDA Prior Notice as the FSVP importer — we provide a step-by-step guide. Cargo is loaded and tracked in real time.
2026 shipping note: Red Sea and Suez Canal disruptions continue to re-route vessels via the Cape of Good Hope, adding 7–14 days to some shipments. Current ocean transit times: Vietnam → USA: 18–40 days · India → USA: 25–45 days · Ethiopia → USA: 45–75 days.
InGain: ISF filing, export docs, freight Your FDA role: Prior Notice filing Shared: real-time tracking updates
5
CBP Customs Clearance — US Port Arrival
Week 11 – 15
InGain LLC files the CBP Entry (Form 7501) and manages all customs clearance as your Importer of Record (IOR). This covers CBP examination, customs bond, and port handling. If CBP selects the shipment for physical examination, add 2–5 business days. Green coffee beans carry 0% US import duty. As the FSVP importer, you ensure your FDA documentation is current and on file — we provide a checklist to confirm you are ready.
InGain: CBP entry, customs bond, clearance Your FDA role: FSVP records on file
6
Final Delivery & Complete Documentation Package
Week 12 – 16
Released cargo moves by domestic freight to your US warehouse or roastery (3–10 business days depending on destination). We issue the final invoice for balance payment. You receive the complete documentation package: origin spec sheet, Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary certificate, ISF confirmation, CBP entry record — everything you need for your FSVP file and future FDA inspections.
Your action: balance payment InGain: domestic delivery & full doc package
Vietnam origins
10 – 16 weeks
Fastest transit lane
India origins
12 – 18 weeks
Including pre-shipment prep
Ethiopia / Burundi
16 – 22 weeks
Cape of Good Hope routing
Our response time
2 – 3 days
All inquiries and quotes

Our promise: compliance, transparency, and a supply chain you can rely on

We don't just import coffee — we import the work of skilled farms and cooperatives who have been refining their craft for generations. That provenance matters. It is why every lot we source is traceable, every supplier is DUNS-verified, and every shipment arrives with the full documentation your business and your customers deserve. Our promise to you is straightforward: your coffee clears US customs without incident, your compliance obligations are met, your landed cost is exactly what we quoted, and you have a partner who picks up the phone when something needs answering. That is what quality and peace of mind actually look like in practice.

Beyond the beans: history, love & tradition

We work directly with verified farms and cooperatives in India,

Vietnam, Ethiopia, and Burundi — operations run by skilled

producers who have refined their craft over generations. When

you source through InGain LLC, your roastery gains access to

traceable, single-origin lots with the full documentation,

supplier credentials, and supply consistency your business

demands.

Every lot we import carries its origin story — region,

altitude, processing method, harvest season, and supplier

verification. That story belongs on your packaging and in your

marketing. We provide the substance behind it.

Experience that eliminates risk

InGain LLC was built by professionals who understand both sides

of international coffee trade — origin logistics, US customs

compliance, and the commercial realities facing roasters and

brands. We have mapped every risk at every stage of the import

journey and built our process specifically to eliminate them

for you: verified suppliers, IOR customs handling, FSVP

guidance, and transparent landed-cost pricing from day one.

We do not just move cargo. We take responsibility for the

regulatory complexity of your import — so you can focus on

what you do best: roasting, building your brand, and serving

your customers.

 

Ready to begin?
Start with a free sample.
Scale at your pace.
No commitment required at any stage. Every client starts with a free sample evaluation before placing a single commercial order.
Coffee free — you cover courier Full landed-cost quote within 2–3 days IOR handled — 0% import duty FSVP guidance included
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