TTB enforces the federal laws related to the production and taxation of alcohol and tobacco products. TTB also collects all excise tax on the manufacture of firearms and ammunition.
What is the TTB and what does it regulate?
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury . Our programs are designed to help us enforce the laws regulating alcohol production, importation, and wholesale businesses; tobacco manufacturing and importing businesses; and alcohol labeling and advertising.
What are the responsibilities of the TTB?
The mission of TTB is to collect alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and ammunition excise taxes that are rightfully due; to protect the consumer of alcohol beverages through compliance programs that are based upon education and enforcement of the industry to ensure an effectively regulated marketplace; and to assist industry
What does the TTB regulate?
We are responsible for enforcing the laws regulating alcohol production, importation, and wholesale businesses; tobacco manufacturing and importing businesses; and alcohol labeling and advertising. Visit our About TTB page for more information about our mission and functions.
What is an alcohol fuel plant?
An AFP is a type of distilled spirits plant (DSP) that is authorized under 26 U.S.C. 5181 and established under 27 CFR, part 19, subpart X , solely for producing, processing, and storing, and using or distributing distilled spirits to be used exclusively for fuel use.
Specifically, the Act transferred ATF and its law enforcement functions from the Department of the Treasury to the Department of Justice. ATFs other functions, dealing with tax collection and regulation of legitimate trade, remained within the Treasury Department and became part of the new TTB.
Related links
ProQuest Dissertations
Photographs included in the original manuscript have been reproduced xerographically in this copy. Higher quality 6 x 9 black and white.
Cookie consent notice
This site uses cookies to enhance site navigation and personalize your experience.
By using this site you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Notice.
You can modify your selections by visiting our Cookie and Advertising Notice.