Exporting Beer from the U.S.

Wholesalers/Exporters of Untaxpaid Beer (Other than Breweries)

• The Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA) requires anyone purchasing alcohol beverages for resale at wholesale, either domestically or in foreign commerce to first obtain a Wholesaler's Basic Permit before commencing business.  The application form for this permit is TTB Form 5100.24, “Application for a Wholesaler's/Import's Basic Permit under the FAA Act”.  To obtain this permit, you must maintain and staff a business office in the United States.  Individuals may also request that a packet with the application and instructions be mailed to them by calling TTB’s National Revenue Center (NRC) in Cincinnati, OH at 1-800-398-2282.  Completed applications should be mailed to the following address: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, National Revenue Center, 550 Main Street, Room 8002, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
• Once licensed, exporters must obtain a copy of notices filed by the proprietor of the originating producer (e.g. brewery) on TTB Form 5130.12, “Beer for Exportation” for each shipment of product which is being exported from the U.S. without payment of tax.
• For information on export certificates (e.g. Certificate of Free Sale, VI1 forms, etc.), please visit our Export Documents page.