Our regulations require that anyone who intends to manufacture, importer, or export tobacco products obtain a permit from TTB. Therefore, the following tobacco-related businesses must file an application with and receive approval from TTB before engaging in business.
Manufacturers
Businesses that manufacture
tobacco products and processed tobaccoImporters
Businesses that import
tobacco products and processed tobacco
Export Warehouse Proprietors
Businesses that store non-taxpaid tobacco products

Getting Help
Need help getting started? Have questions about qualifying or about TTB’s approval process? See the information below.

Learn the steps for qualifying as an industry member and how to apply for approval to operate an alcohol-related business.

Resources for getting started and keeping you on course to a successful business venture.

Get online training and assistance.
