Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Top “How Do I…” and Other Questions

How do I get resources relating to labeling including application processing times, personalized labels, allowable changes, organic claims, U.S. appellations or origin, and more?

How do I apply for a permit to operate a TTB-regulated business?

Is there public access to information on approved, expired, surrendered or revoked Certification/Exemption of Label/Bottle Approvals (COLAs)?

How do I apply for a Certificate of Label Approval/Exemption (COLA) for my product?

What are the tax rates by commodity?

What TTB or Treasury systems are available for completing transactions online including permit and formula applications, operational reports, tax returns, or applying for label approval and paying federal excise taxes?

How do I qualify to operate an alcohol, tobacco, or firearms ammunition-related business?

What are the most frequently asked questions relating to alcohol?

How do I apply for formula approval for my wine, distilled spirit, or beer/malt beverage product?

What are the requirements for importing bottled alcohol beverages into the United States?

How do I get help with Permits Online?

What are TTB's frequently requested listings of alcohol permittees under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act?

What are the current processing times for label applications or Certificates of Label Approval?

How do I get started in the wine industry?

How do I find the current processing times for online applications or claims (e.g., permits, labels, formulas, COLAs/Formulas Online registrations, and tax claims and refunds)?

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Wine	Distilled Spirits	Beer	Cider	Kombucha
Alcohol Fuel Plant and Fuel Alcohol	Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform	Alcohol Labeling and Formulation	COLAs Online	More Alcohol Topics
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Questions about FAQs? Contact the Regulations and Rulings Division using the contact us form or by telephone at 202-453-2265. For other inquiries see our Contact Us page or the TTB Online Help Center.

Last updated: July 20, 2022
Maintained by: Regulations and Rulings Division