Anyone wishing to become a beverage alcohol importer (IMP), importing into the United States beverage alcohol for commercial purposes (not for personal use), and subsequently distributing the imported beverage alcohol to wholesalers or retailers, must have a Federal Importer Basic Permit. The application and supporting documents are contained in the list below.
| Description | |
| Information letter | Application Checklist & Requirements |
| TTB F 5000.8 | Power of Attorney |
| TTB F 5000.9 | Personnel Questionnaire |
| TTB F 5100.1 | Signing Authority for Corporate and LLC Officials |
| Instructions for completion of Form 5100.24 | |
| TTB F 5100.24 | Application for Basic Permit Under FAA Act |
| SS-4 | Application for Employer Identification Number |
| SS-4 Instructions | Application for Employer Identification Number Instructions |
| SS4 (Puerto Rico) | |
| SS4 (Puerto Rico) Instructions | |
| Part 1, FAA Act Regulations | Excerpts provided for your convenience |