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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TRANSPORT-IMPORT PERMIT

District alcohol-licensed retailers are required to obtain a permit in order to import and transport alcoholic beverages into the District of Columbia. The import-transport permit may only be provided for alcoholic beverages that cannot be obtained in sufficient quantity from any licensed manufacturer or wholesaler in the District of Columbia.

INSTRUCTIONS

Complete the form below to obtain an import-transport permit. The permit must be signed by the licensee or the licensee’s authorized designee. Submit two copies of the form in person to the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration's (ABRA) office, which is located at:

  • 2000 14th St., NW, Suite 400 South, Washington, DC 20009.
Forms may be submitted at ABRA’s office between 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

FEES

The fee is $5 per permit. Payment is due at the time of application. Payment can be made in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, business check, attorney’s check, personal check, or money order. A check or money order must be payable to the D.C. Treasurer. Payment may also be made by Visa or MasterCard. If a check is not honored by your bank for the payment of an obligation due to the District of Columbia, a penalty of $65 will be imposed by the Office of Tax and Revenue. An additional penalty of $100 will be imposed by ABRA.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TRANSPORT-IMPORT PERMIT

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FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER is required.
DATE OF APPLICATION is required.
RETAILER'S LICENSE NUMBER AND CLASS is required.
PERMIT ISSUED TO is required.
ADDRESS OF PERMITEE is required.
NAME OF SUPPLIER is required.
ADDRESS OF SUPPLIER is required.
NAME OF SOLICITOR is required.
ADDRESS OF SOLICITOR is required.
SOLICITOR'S LICENSE NUMBER is required.
CASES OR BBLS CONTAINER SIZE BRAND OR TRADE NAME QUANTITY BBLS OR GALLONS *TAX CLASS A-E TAX RATE TAX QUANTITY (X) RATE  
 
For additional entries, click Add Entry. TOTAL TAX $0.00  
AFFIDAVIT: THE UNDERSIGNED CERTIFIES THAT THE ABOVE BEVERAGES ARE NOT OBTAINABLE AT ALL OR IN SUCH QUANTITY AS REQUIRED FROM ANY MANUFACTURER OR WHOLESALER LICENSED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; THAT IF UPON DELIVERY OF THE ABOVE BEVERAGES THE LICENSEE IS DELINQUENT IN THE PAYMENT OF ANY ACCOUNTS UNDER THE PROVISION OF THE D.C. OFFICIAL CODE §25-731(c), THEN PAYMENT FOR SAID BEVERAGES SHALL BE CASH ON DELIVERY OR IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF THE INVOICE THEREOF; AND THAT THE FOREGOING IS A TRUE STATEMENT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.
*Schedule of taxes and rates:
A. Alcohol and Spirits $1.50 per Gallon
B. Wine, 14% or Less $0.30 per Gallon
C. Wine, 14% or More $0.40 per Gallon
D. Champagne $0.45 per Gallon
E. Beer and Malt Beverages $2.79 per BBL
SIGNATURE OF LICENSEE is required.
DATE is required.
TITLE is required.

REVIEW IMPORT FORM

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FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
55-5555555
DATE OF APPLICATION
04/05/2019
RETAILER'S LICENSE NUMBER AND CLASS
23456-A
PERMIT ISSUED TO
ABC Permitee Company
ADDRESS OF PERMITEE
1 Paved Road, Arlington, VA 55555
NAME OF SUPPLIER
123 Supplier Company
ADDRESS OF SUPPLIER
123 Paved Road, Fairfax, VA 55555
NAME OF SOLICITOR
DRM Solicitor Company
ADDRESS OF SOLICITOR
1 Way Rd, College Park, MD 55555
SOLICITOR'S LICENSE NUMBER
23456-A
CASES OR BBLS
CONTAINER SIZE
BRAND OR TRADE NAME
QUANTITY BBLS OR GALLONS
*TAX CLASS A-E
TAX RATE
TAX QUANTITY (X) RATE
BBLS 1 BUDWEISER 10 E 2.79 20.79
For additional entries, table is continued on the following page. If using the next page, please indicate the total tax quantity rate on this page in the box on the right. TOTAL TAX $83.16
AFFIDAVIT: THE UNDERSIGNED CERTIFIES THAT THE ABOVE BEVERAGES ARE NOT OBTAINABLE AT ALL OR IN SUCH QUANTITY AS REQUIRED FROM ANY MANUFACTURER OR WHOLESALER LICENSED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; THAT IF UPON DELIVERY OF THE ABOVE BEVERAGES THE LICENSEE IS DELINQUENT IN THE PAYMENT OF ANY ACCOUNTS UNDER THE PROVISION OF THE D.C. OFFICIAL CODE §25-731(c), THEN PAYMENT FOR SAID BEVERAGES SHALL BE CASH ON DELIVERY OR IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF THE INVOICE THEREOF; AND THAT THE FOREGOING IS A TRUE STATEMENT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.
*Schedule of taxes and rates:
A. Alcohol and Spirits $1.50 per Gallon
B. Wine, 14% or Less $0.30 per Gallon
C. Wine, 14% or More $0.40 per Gallon
D. Champagne $0.45 per Gallon
E. Beer and Malt Beverages $2.79 per BBL
SIGNATURE OF LICENSEE
John Smith
DATE
04/05/2019
TITLE
Sales Manager

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Your Order 4

  • Total Tax
    The total amount of tax for the imported items.
    $83.16
  • Import Form Fee
    The cost of this form.
    $5.00
  • Convenience Fee
    The cost to submit this form online.
    $1.00
  • Transaction Fee
    Cost to complete the transaction.
    $2.89
  • Total (USD) $92.05

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