The objective of the scheme is to maximize export earnings by enhancing the market share of value-added coffees as Made in India Brand and high value differentiated green coffees in important high value far-off markets.
Market Development and Export Promotion : Assistance for Coffee Exports - Introduction
Objective The objective of the scheme is to maximize export earnings by enhancing the market share of value-added coffees as Made in India Brand and high value differentiated green coffees in important high value far-off markets.
Benefits
- Rs.2/- per kg. for the export of High Value Green Coffees to far off high value markets viz., U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Finland, Norway and Denmark.
- Rs. 3/- per Kg. for export of Value Added Coffees in retail consumer packs exported as ‘India Brand’, calculated on the Green Coffee utilized for its manufacture/preparation at the rate of maximum of 2.6 kg for Instant/Soluble coffee and 1.19 kgs for Roasted coffee seeds and R & G Coffees.
The following are the Value-Added Coffees identified for the benefit of Transit/Freight Assistance exported in a retail consumer packs as ‘India Brand’ up to a maximum quantity mentioned against each.
| Value Added Coffee | Maximum Quantity in Grams |
| a) Roasted Coffee Seeds | 1000 |
| b) Roasted and Ground Coffee | 1000 |
| c) Instant Soluble Coffee |
1000 |
- The retail consumer pack containing Value Added Coffees should clearly depict that coffee is from India by adopting either or both of the following ‘Coffees of India’ logos in every consumer pack and also depict the words ‘Made in India’ or ‘Product of India’ or ‘Produce of India’ etc.
- “Coffees of India” Mother Logo depicting a woman harvesting coffee. The wordings ‘Coffees of India’ should be clearly readable. The size of the logo should not be less than the following measurement.
- a) For packs up to 100 grams – 1.5 cm width X 2.0 cm height
- b) For packs more than 100 grams upto 200 grams – 2.0 cm width X 2.5 cm height
- c) For packs more than 200 grams upto 500 grams – 2.5 cm width X 3.0 cm height
- d) For packs more than 500 grams– 4.0 cm width X 4.5 cm height
- “Coffees of India” Export Logo with all the words in the logo viz., “Shade grown”, “Sustainable” and “Scintillating” are clearly readable on every retail consumer pack. The size of the logo should not be less than the following measurement.
- a) For packs upto 100 grams – 1.5 cm diameter
- b) For packs more than 100 grams upto 200 grams – 2.0 cm diameter
- c) For packs more than 200 grams upto 500 grams – 3.0 cm diameter
- d) For packs more than 500 grams– 4.5 cm diameter
- The Assistance is allowed only for the export of Value Added Coffees packed with pure coffees. If value added coffees are packed and exported with mixture of Chicory or any other admixtures, such coffees are not eligible for claiming assistance.
The following types and grades of Green coffee are classified as High Value Green Coffee
| Sl.No | Exportable Type & Grade of green coffe |
| 1 | Plantation PB Bold / PB |
| 2 | Plantation A / AA |
| 3 | Plantation B |
| 4 | Plantation Bulk |
| 5 | Arabica Cherry PB Bold / PB |
| 6 | Arabica Cherry A / AA |
| 7 | Arabica Cherry AB |
| 8 | Arabica Cherry Bulk |
| 9 | All grades of Specialty Coffees viz., Monsooned Malabar coffees, Mysore Nuggets Extra Bold, Robusta Kaapi Royale |
| 10 | Robusta Parchment PB Bold / PB |
| 11 | Robusta Parchment A / AA |
| 12 | Robusta Parchment AB |
| 13 | Robusta Parchment Bulk |
| 14 | Robusta Cherry PB Bold / PB |
| 15 | Robusta Cherry A / AA |
| 16 | Robusta Cherry AB |
| 17 | Robusta Cherry Bulk |
| 18 | Robusta Cherry Clean Bulk |
| 19 | Organic Coffee |
| 20 | Estate branded coffees |
Eligibility
All the registered Coffee Exporters with Coffee Board having valid registration are eligible for the benefits under the scheme.
Application Process
Procedure for claiming Transit/Freight assistance for coffee exports
All the registered exporters of coffee with Coffee Board shall submit an online application by uploading the documents in the e-permit portal coffeeboard.gov.in.
- FORM A - for claim of Transit/Freight Assistance for export of High Value Green Coffee to far off destinations
- FORM B - for claim of Transit/Freight Assistance for export of Value-Added Coffees in retail consumer packs as ‘India Brand”.
- The applications will be processed on first come first basis provided the claims are complete in all respects as per the modalities subject to the availability of funds.
Disbursement of transit/freight assistance for coffee exports
After scrutinizing the claim and documents and on confirming the admissibility of the claim, the Transit/Freight Assistance shall be released to the exporters’ bank accounts through PFMS.
Time Schedule for submission of claims:
- The export incentive claims for the export permits issued during the financial year are to be claimed in the same year and preferred quarterly spreading throughout the financial year.
- The claims of a particular financial year received after July 31st of subsequent financial year are not eligible and will not be considered for processing and payment.