Anyone seeking to engage in the business of purchasing wine, distilled spirits, or malt beverages at wholesale to sell to other wholesalers or retailers must obtain a Wholesaler's Basic Permit. Producers or manufacturers of wine, distilled spirits, or beer/malt beverages need to apply for a Wholesaler's Basic Permit only if they intend to sell wine, distilled spirits, or malt beverages that they did not produce or manufacture. A bonded winery proprietor who purchases bulk wine from another proprietor for subsequent sale under its own brand or trade name also needs a Wholesaler’s Basic Permit in order to sell the wine it purchased for resale at wholesale. Importers must apply for a Wholesaler's Basic Permit only if they intend to sell wine, distilled spirits, or malt beverages that they did not import. TTB regulations require wholesale dealers in wine, distilled spirits, and beer to register by filing TTB 5630.5d - Alcohol Dealer Registration in certain circumstances.
TTB G 2015-2