27 CFR 1.20 : Alcohol, Tobacco Products And Firearms (§ 1.1 To Parts 647-699) — (§ 1.1 To Parts 32-39) — Alcohol And Tobacco Tax And Trade Bureau, Department Of The Treasury (§ 1.1 To Parts 32-39) — Alcohol (§ 1.1 To Parts 32-39) — Basic Permit Requirements Under The Federal Alcohol Administration Act, Nonindustrial Use Of Distilled Spirits And Wine, Bulk Sales And Bottling Of Distilled Spirits (§ 1.1 To § 1.95) — Basic Permits (§ 1.20 To § 1.59) — When Required (§ 1.20 To § 1.23) — Importers.

4 Aug 2016

No person, except pursuant to a basic permit issued under the Act, shall:

(a) Engage in the business of importing into the United States distilled spirits, wine, or malt beverages; or

(b) While so engaged, sell, offer or deliver for sale, contract to sell, or ship, in interstate or foreign commerce, directly or indirectly or through an affiliate, distilled spirits, wine, or malt beverages so imported.

27 CFR 1.20