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 Export Certificate Program Frequently Asked QuestionsECP1: How do I obtain an Export Certificate for wines, malt beverages, or distilled spirits being shipped to a foreign country? A: You can find information about the Export Certificate Program on TTB’s webpage for Export Documents/Certificates. For Certificates of Free Sale, Origin, Health, Quality, or Sanitation, for shipments of alcohol beverages not going to the European Union (EU), follow the sample export certificate for wines or the sample export certificate for malt beverages and distilled spirits. For U.S. wine being exported to the EU, pursuant to the U.S.-EU Wine Agreement, the EU requires that you submit either a simplified export certificate (see ECP5) or a VI1 form. Please e-mail export certificate requests as PDF files to exportcertificates@ttb.gov. You may also mail export certificate requests to the following address: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) If you are submitting your export certificate requests through a commercial carrier (e.g. UPS, FedEx), please mail them to: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)International Trade Division Attn: Export Certificate Program 1310 G St. NW, Suite 400E Washington, DC 20005 For distilled spirits only:
ECP2: How much time will it take for me to obtain an export certificate? A: Our goal is to process export certificates within seven business days after receipt of a perfected request. In order to avoid delays, you may choose to submit your requests using a commercial carrier by overnight delivery. Please note that due to internal mail security measures, items mailed to TTB Headquarters are typically received by the International Trade Division two business days after indicated by delivery confirmations from the postal service or a commercial carrier. To expedite the return of approved certificates, please include an overnight bill and envelope from the commercial carrier of your choice, including your own billing/account information when you submit your request to TTB. Otherwise, TTB will return the certificate via regular U.S. mail. ECP3: Does each label of wine need an individual Certificate of Origin or Age or Health Certificate/Sanitary Statement/Certificate? A: Each shipment of wine that is being exported requires a separate export certificate (Certificate of Origin or Age, Health Certificate/Sanitary Statement/Certificate, etc.). One certificate can cover several different wines as long as they are in the same shipment. ECP4: I am not familiar with the Certificate of Free Sale and Certificate of Authenticity. Are they licenses? A: Export certificates are not licenses - they are documents that attest to certain facts. For example, a Certificate of Free Sale confirms that the wine being exported was made in accordance with U.S. winemaking practices and is freely available in the U.S. marketplace. Certificates of Origin are also often referred to as Certificates of Free Sale. A number of countries have unique certificate requirements. TTB maintains a list of International Import/Export Requirements on our website; however, countries may change their requirements at any time, so we recommend that you contact your foreign importer to confirm which certificates are required by that country’s government. ECP5: I am exporting wine to the European Union. Must I use a VI1 for the exportation of wine products? A: Instead of using the VI1 form, we encourage U.S. exporters of wine to the EU to take advantage of the simplified export certificate, which only requires one chemical analysis of the wine (actual alcohol content) and is self-certified by the exporter. ECP6: I need a chemical analysis of the product. Where can I find a list of approved laboratories? A: You can find a list of laboratories certified by TTB for the analysis of exported alcohol products on our Chemist Certification Program Information webpage. ECP7: Can I submit requests for export certificates electronically? A: You may submit export certificates by e-mail as PDF files to exportcertificates@ttb.gov. If you require return of the certificate by express mail, you must scan in a prepared overnight bill from the commercial carrier of your choice, including your own billing/account information, and attach it to your e-mail request. Otherwise, TTB will return the certificate by regular U.S. mail. ECP8: Can my local Chamber of Commerce process export certificates for me? A: Yes, your local Chamber of Commerce may process Certificates of Origin attesting that the alcohol beverage to be exported was produced in the United States. ECP9: What can I do to ensure that my export certificates will be processed by TTB as quickly as possible? A: You can help us process your export certificate request expeditiously by following these tips:
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