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ORDERING  
   
AVAILABILITY
Our inventory is located in warehouses in Seattle, Oakland, New Jersey, and New Orleans. Due to the nature of the product, year-round availability of all coffees cannot be guaranteed for Spot Sales, however we strive to maintain an adequate supply of core coffees as well as a rotating stock of more exotic origins.

PRICING
Coffee is priced against the New York "C" Market - a commodities exchange where coffee futures are bought and sold. Our prices are based on the relative value of the "C" Market unless the coffee in question is traded at outright levels.

Most coffees carry premiums or discounts relative to the "C" Market. These "differentials" are based on availability, quality, and demand. Brazil - an abundantly available coffee, generally considered best as a blender - is always priced significantly lower than Kenya - which is available in a more limited supply and perceived as very high quality. Please contact us for price quotes

TYPES OF PURCHASES
Spot Buying
Buying green coffee at any point in time (on the spot) is subject to current availability and the prevailing market price. This is the more conventional form of buying and is dealt with on a first come first serve basis.

Forward Buying
Once you have identified the key coffees in your line-up and have determined your average monthly usage, we recommend you buy coffee ahead of delivery. By doing so it allows us to more accurately predict and secure the coffees our customers will need throughout the year. This also assures our customers that the coffees they need will be available to them at a stable price in a fluctuating market. Please speak with a trader to discuss this option in further detail.

PAYMENT TERMS

Upon approval of your credit application, we may extend credit terms as determined by your credit history.

For those with no prior credit we request payment in advance. We can accept certified checks, money orders, or wire transfers in US Dollars.

NO MINIMUM PURCHASE
We sell coffee by the original bag weight and there is no minimum order quantity. We sell individual bags as well as larger bulk quantities i.e. container loads.
ORIGINAL BAG WEIGHTS
Kilograms Pounds Origins
45.63 100.00 Hawaii, Puerto Rico
50 110.23 Yemen, India
59.88 132.00 Swiss Water Decaf
60 132.28 Africa, Brazil, Indonesia, Panama, Vietnam, most other decafs
69 152.12 Most Central & South America
70 154.32 Bolivia, Colombia

Weight Conversion: 2.2045 lbs. = 1 kilo

SHIPPING

We can ship coffee anywhere in the world using a variety of different carriers. For shipments within the US & Canada, we will gladly arrange for the delivery of your coffee using one of several freight carriers with whom we receive substantial volume discounts, or with a carrier of your choice.

Processing time
We require a minimum 24-hour turnaround to process all orders. See additional warehouse information below.

For orders coming out of Pacific Distribution in Sumner, Washington:

 -Pick-up is available Monday through Friday 8-4:30.
 -Minimum of 24 hours notice required for all orders.
 -Rush orders can be ready to ship the same day based on the following:
  * Verbal confirmation from Pacific Distribution that sufficient time exists
     to meet customer rush-shipment needs
   *A Rush fee of $0.50/bag, with a $10 minimum.

For orders coming out of all other warehouses:
 -Minimum of 24 hours notice required for all orders.
 -Please keep in mind differences in time zones.
  For example, if you place an order after 3 pm Pacific Time  on Tuesday to ship out of
  our New Jersey warehouse, they will not receive the order until Wednesday morning
  and ship until Thursday.

International Shipments
Canadian customers will need to make arrangements with a customs broker and provide us with this information prior to shipment to ensure a smooth and timely border crossing. Please contact us directly for information on all other international shipments.

Damage or Loss in Transit
Smaller coffee loads are generally shipped stretch-wrapped to pallets on a slipsheet. However, it is not un-common in the industry for a bag to be ripped or punctured in transit. If your coffee arrives damaged and there is a weight loss, be sure to note this on the bill of lading BEFORE signing it with the freight carrier. In the unfortunate event, please contact InterAmerican immediately, and we will gladly assist you in the claim process.

   

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