Tobacco Diversion

If you suspect illegal activity regarding the diversion of tobacco products or cigarette papers or tubes outside the legal distribution chain, please contact the TTB Trade Analysis and Enforcement Division. 

Diversion includes, for example, tax evasion, theft, distribution of counterfeit products, and distribution in the United States of products marked for export or for use outside the U.S.  Diversion may also include Internet sales of tobacco products not in compliance with Federal, State, or local laws. 

For information on the Federal laws that apply to the unlawful transportation, shipment, or sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products, please refer to Industry Circular 99-2, or contact the Trade Analysis and Enforcement Division.

The Trade Analysis and Enforcement Division can be reached by:

Phone: 1-877-TTB-FAQS (877-882-3277).

E-mail: ttbtobacco@ttb.gov

Mail:
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Attn: Tobacco Enforcement Division, Room 200-W
1310 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20220

If you suspect illegal sales of cigarettes, such as sales to or by minors, or if you wish to report smoking in establishments that have State or local laws against such activities, please contact the appropriate State or local agency.  These issues are NOT regulated by TTB.