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49th Parallel Coffee
49th Parallel Coffee
Canada Parent company: Lassonde Industries Inc.
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True North
100%
Capital: Canada
Capital: Canada (profits)
Control: Canada
Control: Canada (decisions)

49th Parallel Coffee maintains a high True North score due to its domestic ownership and the retention of strategic control within Canada. As a Vancouver-based operation, its roasting and retail activities provide significant local economic value despite the necessity of importing raw agricultural inputs.

Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
Excluded
Geography Exception: Raw coffee beans are sourced from international markets as there is no domestic alternative for commercial cultivation.
Capital
Capital (profits)
medium
40 /40
The entity is primarily owned by a Vancouver-based investment firm alongside the original Canadian founders.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic leadership and corporate headquarters are located in British Columbia.
Operations
high
20 /20
The company operates multiple retail cafes and a roasting facility within Canada, supporting local employment.
Quick Verdict

No duty risk for Canadian customers. Canada-anchored business.

Try Cost: You Pay
Friction: Moderate
Friction Score: 45/100 (0 = seamless, 100 = most restrictive)
Duty: Safe
Shopping & Logistics
Physical Stores
British Columbia flag British Columbia
Free Shipping
Captured Jan 21, 2026
$60+
βœ“ Verified
"We currently offer free ground shipping on orders of $60 or more in USA and Canada. Please note that the subtotal after any discounts must be over the shipping minimum to receive free shipping."
FAQ - 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Online Returns
Captured Jan 21, 2026
You Pay
14d window
Returns to: 🌍 Canada
βœ“ Verified
"Returns are accepted on unopened products that are still in sellable condition. In cases when the error was not ours, the products must be shipped back to us at the customer's cost. ... within 14 days of your order arrival."
FAQ - 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
Captured Jan 21, 2026
In-Store Returns
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Unknown / Not verified
Customs Duties
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Safe
Ships from: Domestic Warehouse - Canada
βœ“ Verified
"All orders are shipped from our location in British Columbia, Canada, to addresses across North America."
Terms of Service - 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Price Protection
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Unknown / Not verified
Customer Support
Captured Jan 21, 2026
πŸ’¬ Chatbot / Email Only
βœ“ Verified
"please contact our Customer Experience team at support@49thcoffee.com within 14 days of your order arrival and we will try our best to resolve the issue."
FAQ - 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Return Gotchas
🚫 Final Sale Items
This retailer has prominent final sale items that cannot be returned
πŸ“¦ You Pay Return Shipping
You pay for return shipping costs
Excluded Items
βœ“ Verified
"Returns are accepted on unopened products that are still in sellable condition. In cases when the error was not ours, the products must be shipped back to us at the customer's cost."
FAQ - 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
Try Cost Breakdown
Return Shipping
You Pay
Restocking Fee
None
Original Shipping Refunded
Yes
Refund Method
Original Payment
Return Window
14 days

Expected outcome: If you return online, expect to pay return shipping.

Rewards Program
Captured Jan 21, 2026
None / Unknown

We haven't linked a rewards program for this retailer or none is offered.

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