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TTBGov Tobacco Importer Packet

Anyone who wishes to import tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, pipe tobacco, roll your own tobacco) into the United States for personal* or business purposes must first obtain this permit. *Note, United States Customs determines acceptable limits for personal importation.

 Description
Information letter 
Supplemental Information/CertificationMandatory: Read, sign, date and submit with application
TTB F 5000.8Power of Attorney
TTB F 5000.9Personnel Questionnaire
TTB F 5100.1Signing Authority for Corporate and LLC Officials
TTB F 5230.4Application for Permit (Importer of Tobacco Products)
SS-4Application for Employer Identification Number
SS-4 InstructionsApplication for Employer Identification Number Instructions
SS4 (Puerto Rico) 

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Last updated: February 19, 2025