![International Trade](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117192251im_/http://ttb.gov/images/international_trade.jpg)
Exporting Alcohol Beverages from the U.S.
Federal Requirements
Federal export requirements may vary depending on what product is being exported (e.g. beer, wine, or distilled spirits), whether the exporter is also the producer of the product, and/or whether the product is being exported taxpaid or without payment of tax. Please select from the links below for requirements as they may apply to your particular situation:
Wine
Producers (Proprietors of Bonded Wine Premises)
Exporting wine Taxpaid
Exporting wine Untaxpaid
Wholesalers (Other than Proprietors of Bonded Wine Premises)
Exporting wine Taxpaid
Exporting wine Untaxpaid
Beer
Producers (Brewery Proprietors)
Exporting beer Taxpaid
Exporting beer Untaxpaid
Wholesalers (Other than Brewery Proprietors)
Exporting beer Taxpaid
Exporting beer Untaxpaid
Distilled Spirits
Producers (Distilled Spirits Plant Proprietors)
Exporting Distilled Spirits Taxpaid
Exporting Distilled Spirits Untaxpaid
Wholesalers (Other than Distilled Spirits Plant Proprietors)
Exporting Distilled Spirits Taxpaid Exporting Distilled Spirits Untaxpaid
State Requirements
Applicable State and/or local requirements must also be met in addition to those for the Federal permit described above. As such, you should contact the alcohol control board for each state in which you will be conducting wholesaling operations for information regarding their licensing requirements.
For additional information on exporting beverage alcohol, please visit our Q&A page.
Export Documents/Certificates
For further information on how to obtain export documents such as a Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Free Sale, and simplified VI1 forms (for exporting wine to the EU), please visit our Export Documents page.
Wine exporters should also review TTB Industry Circular 2007-2 for information on the new VI1 form, which may be used by those exporting wine to European Union countries as of April 1, 2007. This new form is a simplified version of the previous VI1 certificate required by the European Community for wine imported from third countries (e.g. the U.S.). Exporters are highly encouraged to use the new form.
ITD Import/Export Requirements Guide
Our Import/Export Requirements Guide offers exporters a wealth of information on international import requirements for various countries for beer, wine, and distilled spirits. The guide includes information on licensing, labeling, and taxation considerations. Please note that exporters should always contact the foreign agencies responsible (located in the Contacts section of each country page) in order to verify that the information as listed is current.
Any further questions on exporting beverage alcohol products may be directed to TTB’s International Trade Division at (202) 927-8110. You may also email us, at itd@ttb.gov. |