Wholesaler · Chesapeake, Virginia
Ararat Import Export CO. LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Wholesaler
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- Chesapeake City
- County
- 23320
- ZIP code
The record
Ararat Import Export CO. LLC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (VA-P-15182), with premises in Chesapeake, Virginia.
- VA-P-15182
- federal permit number
- Chesapeake City
- premises county
- #15
- Virginia rank for wholesalers
- 10
- wholesalers in Chesapeake
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, April 2025.
Data updated July 2026
According to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) List of Permittees, published April 2025, this business is one of 83,590 active federal alcohol Basic Permit holders across the United States, among 18,038 wineries, 5,590 distilleries, 21,314 importers, and 38,648 wholesalers. See the full methodology for how each record is sourced.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | VA-P-15182 |
| City | Chesapeake |
| County | Chesapeake City |
| ZIP code | 23320 |
| State | Virginia |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Ararat Import Export CO. LLC fits in Virginia
713
wholesaler permits in Virginia
#15
of 52 states for wholesalers
2,005
all permits in Virginia
A Wholesaler's Basic Permit covers the middle tier of the three-tier system, buying from producers and importers, reselling to licensed retailers. It is the largest permit group (38,648 nationwide) because most states require this separation by law.
Note: this business's name suggests an importer operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as a Wholesaler -- a business can legally hold more than one permit class (for example, a winery producing brandy to fortify wine needs a separate Distilled Spirits Plant permit). This page reflects the permit class TTB assigned to permit number VA-P-15182 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
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Frequently asked questions
What permit does Ararat Import Export CO. LLC hold?
Ararat Import Export CO. LLC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number VA-P-15182. A Wholesaler's Basic Permit covers the middle tier of the three-tier system, buying from producers and importers, reselling to licensed retailers. It is the largest permit group (38,648 nationwide) because most states require this separation by law.
Where is Ararat Import Export CO. LLC located?
Ararat Import Export CO. LLC's permit premises is in Chesapeake, Virginia (Chesapeake City County), ZIP 23320. Virginia holds 713 wholesaler permits - the 15th most of any state.
Is this an official record?
Yes. This record is drawn directly from the TTB FOIA "List of Permittees," published April 2025, public U.S. government data. Permit status can change; confirm the current status on the official TTB Public Permit Search before relying on it.
Reading this record
Ararat Import Export CO. LLC's federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (VA-P-15182) authorizes activity in Chesapeake, Virginia under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act - it does not, by itself, authorize retail sale, and does not replace the separate state Alcoholic Beverage Control license almost every holder also needs. See our methodology for how to read a federal permit record and verify current status.
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, published April 2025, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration. Permit status can change; confirm against the official TTB Public Permit Search. For informational purposes only and not legal, financial, or business advice; see our disclaimer.
Every figure on PlainAlcohol is rendered directly from federal TTB permit data, no number is typed in by an editor. This permit record is rendered directly from the TTB List of Permittees, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.