WHOLESALE-BASIC · Newark, District of Columbia

Paula Poorani

Doing business as Artisanal Importers. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.

WHOLESALE-BASIC
TTB plate
Active
Status
STEADY-BOOK
District of Columbia book
SOLO-CITY
Newark crowd

The record

Paula Poorani holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (DC-P-21016), with premises in Newark, District of Columbia.

DC-P-21016
federal permit number
WHOLESALE-BASIC
TTB class plate
STEADY-BOOK
District of Columbia wholesaler book
SOLO-CITY
wholesalers crowd in Newark

Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.

  • WHOLESALE-BASIC
  • STEADY-BOOK
  • SOLO-CITY
  • STATE-#38

Not legal advice · see methodology.

Permit & location

Permit classWholesaler
StatusActive
Federal permit no.DC-P-21016
Operating name (DBA)Artisanal Importers
CityNewark
ZIP code19711
StateDistrict of Columbia
Federal regulatorAlcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)

How Paula Poorani fits in District of Columbia

164

wholesaler permits in District of Columbia · STEADY-BOOK

#38

of 52 states for wholesalers

360

all permits in District of Columbia · STEADY-BOOK

District of Columbia carries 164 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. Paula Poorani in Newark sits in the middle tier; 360 combined permit rows are on file for District of Columbia.

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 DC-P-21016 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.

District of Columbia's wholesaler book vs every state

Where District of Columbia's 164 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort Paula Poorani belongs to

164 38th of 52 higher than 14 of 52 states

States, banded by wholesaler permit count

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source TTB FOIA List of Permittees, aggregated by state · September 2026

Read with Paula Poorani

ABS(wholesaler_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.

Frequently asked questions

What permit does Paula Poorani hold?

Paula Poorani holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number DC-P-21016. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).

Where is Paula Poorani located?

Paula Poorani's permit premises is in Newark, District of Columbia, ZIP 19711. District of Columbia holds 164 wholesaler permits - the 38th most of any state.

How should I verify Paula Poorani's permit?

Cross-check permit number DC-P-21016 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the wholesaler class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.

Reading this WHOLESALE-BASIC plate

Paula Poorani's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate (DC-P-21016) authorizes federal wholesaler activity in Newark, District of Columbia under the FAA Act. A Wholesaler Basic Permit sits in the three-tier middle lane between producers/importers and retailers; state franchise and separation laws still govern who may buy from this holder.