Coffee control: Customs monitors roasting for fair tax revenue!

Coffee control: Customs monitors roasting for fair tax revenue!

The main customs office in Saarbrücken has clarified: the production of coffee is only allowed with the express approval of the customs! On the new coffee tax day, press spokeswoman Karin Schmidt emphasizes that the main focus is on the proper removal of the coffee tax. Numerous checks tear not only when delivering raw coffee, but also until the sales are delivered! 62 coffee manufacturers are currently active in the region - from roasted coffee to soluble coffee.

The coffee tax is one of the important consumer taxes in Germany, together with energy tax, tobacco tax and other taxes. In 2023, the income from these taxes amounted to over 62 billion euros! These funds are crucial for the financing of the state and flow into important areas such as education, infrastructure and social security. An exciting look behind the scenes of a popular world of pleasure that is strongly regulated!