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Wine Industry

Wondering how to get started in the Wine Industry? Visit our industry startup guide: Getting Started in the TTB-Regulated Industry. Have a permit to operate in the Wine Industry and looking for next steps? See our industry compliance guide: Maintaining Compliance in a TTB-Regulated Business.

Key Wine Topics

More information on Wine LabelingWine Labeling 

Labeling activities including personalized labels, COLAs Online, and allowable changes…

More information on PermitsPermits

Help for new wine industry members needing a Federal Basic Permit. You can apply online!

More information on Importing/ExportingImporting/Exporting 

Resources for wine importers, wine exporters, and wholesalers too.

More information on Certification RequirementsCertification Requirements

Help for submitting production practices/procedures certificates for imported natural wine.

More information on Wine StatisticsWine Statistics

Monthly and yearly statistical releases going back to 2012.

More information on Formula ApprovalFormula Approval

Some products require formula approval before you can submit your labels to TTB. Check if your beverage requires formula approval or lab analysis.

More information on Laws, Regulation, and GuidanceLaws, Regulations, and Guidance 

Regulatory information relating to the wine industry

More information on Other Wine TopicsOther Wine Topics 

Links for other topics including Wine Treating Materials, Approved Grape Names, American Viticultural Areas and more

 

Top Questions about the Wine Industry

How Do I...?

 

CONTACT US

Questions? If you have questions regarding permits, applications, bonds, tax payments, etc., you may contact the National Revenue Center online or at 877-882-3277 (Toll Free), or see more contacts for wine. If you're having technical issues with our online applications contact the TTB Help Desk or see the TTB Online Help Center.

 

Last reviewed: April 6, 2017
Last updated: December 7, 2023
Maintained by: Office of Communications