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.
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!
Requirements for exporting including Certificate Program.
Requirements that must be met to import alcohol beverages into the U.S.
What you need to know for importing for personal use.
ACE offers importers a simplified process for submitting import data and interacting with CBP and partner government agencies.
Information on age and origin certification requirements for wines and distilled spirits imported into the United States.
Certification requirements regarding production practices and procedures for imported natural wine.
How to maintain compliance for those who have a permit to import, export, or wholesale beverage alcohol.
TTB guidance for retention of COLAs by alcohol wholesalers.
Questions? If you're having technical issues with our online applications contact the TTB Help Desk or see our TTB Online Help Center
Last reviewed: April 11, 2017
Last updated: December 9, 2020
Maintained by: Office of Communications
