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! |
| 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | Prohibited and Restricted Items for Import |