WSSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WSSA was established in 1976 as a non-profit organization for the Alcoholic Beverage industry, by the Alcoholic Beverage industry.
The WSSA Board of Directors is made up of senior executives in the US Wine and Spirits Industry and are actively involved in the Association.
OTHER BEVERAGE INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS
Various organizations involved in the Alcoholic Beverage industry can provide assistance to existing and prospective importers and distributors. We have listed a brief summary for each.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BEVERAGE IMPORTERS
(NABI)
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: (240) 453-9998
Fax: (240) 453-9358
Email: beverageimporters@nabi-inc.org
Website: www.nabi-inc.org
NABI is a national trade association representing the interests of beer, wine and spirit importers at state and federal levels. NABI also keeps members informed of fast-changing US import rules and regulations and the maze of international policies that affect importers.
NABI's mission: help the importer members operate their businesses more efficiently and profitably by providing timely information, aggressive representation, and thoughtful advice on technical and political matters.
WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS
OF AMERICA, INC. (WSWA)
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 371-9792
Fax: (202) 789-2405
Website: www.WSWA.com
WSWA is the national trade organization representing the wholesale branch of the wine and spirits industry. It is dedicated to advancing the interest and independence of wholesale distributors of wine and/or spirits.
DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL (DISCUS)
Phone: (202) 628-3544
Website: www.discus.org
DISCUS is a national trade association representing producers and marketers of distilled spirits sold in the United States.
ALCOHOL, TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU (TTB)
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Washington, DC 20226
Website: www.TTB.gov
This government agency handles import permits, label requirements/approvals and other alcoholic beverage-related matters dealing with importing and selling alcoholic beverages in the US.
The TTB requires retailers of beverage alcohol products to register, pay special tax and maintain certain records.
Wholesalers and importers of beverage alcohol products must also register, pay special tax and maintain certain records. In addition, wholesalers and importers must obtain a permit and follow more requirements.
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top of page WSSA handles ocean shipping services for wholesale quantities for Importers, Distributors and Suppliers in the beverage industry.