Exporting Beer from the U.S.
Wholesalers/Exporters of Taxpaid 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, the exporter must draw up a notice of removal of taxpaid beer for each shipment on TTB Form 5130.6, “Drawback on Beer Exported” by forwarding two copies to the producing brewer and forwarding the original and one copy of the form to the district director at the port of export. It is the responsibility of the brewer, upon receipt of the two copies of the form, to claim the drawback on beer included in the form.
- For information on export certificates (e.g. Certificate of Free Sale, VI1 forms, etc.), please visit our Export Documents page.
