Related Information
- Alcohol Beverage Control Boards
- Frequently Requested Listings
- Alcohol Beverages Containing Added Caffeine
- Forms/Publications
- Trade Practices
- Direct Shipping
Tools & Guides
- Business Central
- TTB Learning Center
- TTB Public Guidance
- TTB Glossary
- Common Compliance and Tax Issues Found During Brewery Audits
- Maintaining Compliance in a TTB-Regulated Business
Wholesaler/Importer/Exporter
Wondering how to get started as a wholesaler or importer of beverage alcohol or need to get a wholesaler's basic permit? Visit our industry startup guide: Getting Started in a TTB-Regulated Industry. Have a permit and looking for next steps? See our industry compliance guide: Maintaining Compliance in a TTB-Regulated Business.
Key Wholesaler/Importer/Exporter Topics
Laws, Regulations, and Public Guidance Links to the CFRs, laws and industry circulars relating to wholesalers and importers. |
To purchase and sell alcohol at wholesale, or import alcohol beverages, you must obtain a basic permit. Apply online! |
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Requirements for exporting including Certificate Program. |
U.S. Requirements for Importing Alcohol Beverages Requirements that must be met to import alcohol beverages into the U.S. |
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Importing Alcohol for Personal Use
What you need to know for importing for personal use. |
Filing Import Data with CBP Electronically ACE offers importers a simplified process for submitting import data and interacting with CBP and partner government agencies. |
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Certificate of Age and Origin Requirements for Imported Alcohol Beverages Information on age and origin certification requirements for wines and distilled spirits imported into the United States. |
Certification Requirements for Imported Wine Certification requirements regarding production practices and procedures for imported natural wine. |
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Requirements for Importers/Exporters or Wholesalers How to maintain compliance for those who have a permit to import, export, or wholesale beverage alcohol. |
Retention of COLAs by Alcohol Wholesalers TTB guidance for retention of COLAs by alcohol wholesalers. |
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