Imports Jun 4, 2023 | Read Time: 3 minutes

Important Things to Know About Taxes on Imported Spirits Bottled in the U.S.

By Madison Long

Taxes are a vital part of importing spirits into the United States. In most cases, imported spirits need to pay taxes at US Customs. These taxes, known as federal excise taxes, are collected by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Understanding how taxes work for imported spirits can help you better understand their costs and pricing....

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Beverage Legislation Mar 23, 2014 | Read Time: < 1 minute

Beverage Importing Bills Prohibit Changes to Bottle Labels – HB 1201 & SB 1552

By Trevor Brewer

The Florida Legislature is considering a pair of bills aimed at Florida’s wine and spirits importers. House Bill 1201 and Senate Bill 1552 are mirror images of one another. If passed, the bills would make technical corrections surrounding the “American source of supply” designation and would prohibit alteration of imported bottles of wine or spirits.

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