Importer · Chicago, Illinois
Banner Wholesale Grocers
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Importer
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- Cook
- County
- 60608
- ZIP code
The record
Banner Wholesale Grocers holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (IL-I-21315), with premises in Chicago, Illinois.
- IL-I-21315
- federal permit number
- Cook
- premises county
- #5
- Illinois rank for importers
- 283
- importers in Chicago
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 | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | IL-I-21315 |
| City | Chicago |
| County | Cook |
| ZIP code | 60608 |
| State | Illinois |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Banner Wholesale Grocers fits in Illinois
854
importer permits in Illinois
#5
of 52 states for importers
2,309
all permits in Illinois
An Importer's Basic Permit authorizes bringing foreign beverage alcohol into the U.S. for commercial sale. Importers also need TTB label approval (a COLA) for each product and must clear U.S. Customs entry requirements.
Note: this business's name suggests a wholesaler operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as an Importer -- 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 IL-I-21315 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
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Frequently asked questions
What permit does Banner Wholesale Grocers hold?
Banner Wholesale Grocers holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number IL-I-21315. An Importer's Basic Permit authorizes bringing foreign beverage alcohol into the U.S. for commercial sale. Importers also need TTB label approval (a COLA) for each product and must clear U.S. Customs entry requirements.
Where is Banner Wholesale Grocers located?
Banner Wholesale Grocers's permit premises is in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County), ZIP 60608. Illinois holds 854 importer permits - the 5th 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
Banner Wholesale Grocers's federal Importer Basic Permit (IL-I-21315) authorizes activity in Chicago, Illinois 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.