Terms & Conditions.

1. Agreement & Business Scope

These Terms and Conditions govern all green coffee supply, export quotes, sample requests, and trade agreements facilitated by Secofet Trading PLC ("Secofet," "we," "us," or "our"), an Ethiopian coffee exporter based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

2. Coffee Specifications & Sample Approval

All coffee offerings—including specialty Arabica and commercial grades—are subject to physical sample approval and cupping score verification prior to final contract execution.

• Pre-Shipment Samples (PSS): Representative samples are sent via international courier upon buyer request.
• Cupping Benchmarks: Specialty lots are evaluated under standard Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) protocol.

3. Export Compliance & Incoterms

All shipments conform to regulations established by the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority and Ethiopian Customs Commission. Trade terms follow standard ICC Incoterms 2020 guidelines (typically FOB Djibouti, CFR, or CIF destination port).

4. Payment Terms & Security

Export orders are secured via irrevocable Letters of Credit (LC at Sight) issued by premier international banks or Telegraphic Transfers (TT) according to agreed trade contracts.