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Tobacco Permits

  • Manufacturer of Tobacco Products – Information and guidance you need to start business in the tobacco manufacturing industry
  • Importer of Tobacco Products – Information and guidance you need to start business in the tobacco importation industry
  • Tobacco Export Warehouse Proprietor – Information and guidance you need to start business as a tobacco export warehouse proprietor
  • Application Packets – Required forms and instructions along with tools and resources to aid you in filing an acceptable application
    • Tobacco Export Warehouse Proprietor
      Permitting information for businesses which export tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, pipe tobacco, roll your own tobacco) to a foreign country, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands or another United States possession
    • Tobacco Importer
      Permitting information for anyone who wishes to import tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, pipe tobacco, roll your own tobacco) into the United States for personal* or business purposes.  [*Note, United States Customs determines acceptable limits for personal importation.]
    • Tobacco Products Manufacturer
      Permitting information for businesses which manufacture tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, pipe tobacco, roll your own tobacco)
    • Manufacturer of Processed Tobacco (MPR):
      Businesses which manufacture processed tobacco must first obtain a manufacturer of processed tobacco permit.  Businesses with a valid TTB permit to manufacture tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, pipe tobacco, roll your own tobacco) need not obtain a separate permit to manufacture processed tobacco. 
    • Importer of Processed Tobacco:
      Businesses that wish to import processed tobacco into the United States must first obtain this permit.  Businesses with a valid TTB permit to import tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, pipe tobacco, roll your own tobacco) need not obtain a separate permit to import processed tobacco.  A permit to import tobacco products may be amended to include importation of processed tobacco.
  • Informational Packets - TTB’s informational packets address situations that do not require you to file an application or to request permission to operate.  Instead, these packets provide instructions on obtaining a special service or fulfilling a special requirement for your type of business
  • Permission to Operate – Information and links pertaining to operating a business governed by the Federal Alcohol Act or the Internal Revenue Code.