IMPORT-BASIC · Nogales, Arizona
James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports
Doing business as Black Tie Imports. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Arizona book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- Nogales crowd
The record
James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (AZ-I-21123), with premises in Nogales, Arizona.
- AZ-I-21123
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Arizona importer book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- importers crowd in Nogales
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- STEADY-BOOK
- CLUSTER-CITY
- STATE-#20
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | AZ-I-21123 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Black Tie Imports |
| City | Nogales |
| County | Santa Cruz |
| ZIP code | 85621 |
| State | Arizona |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports fits in Arizona
311
importer permits in Arizona · STEADY-BOOK
#20
of 52 states for importers
950
all permits in Arizona · DENSE-BOOK
Arizona lists 311 alcohol importers (1.4% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports in Nogales holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Arizona's importer book vs every state
Where Arizona's 311 active importers rank among all states, the cohort James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports belongs to
311 20th of 52 higher than 32 of 52 states
States, banded by importer 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 James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports
ABS(importer_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
1 Step Innovative Solutions, LLC · Nevada →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Nevada 320 importers (Δ 9 heavier vs Arizona).
1ST Cru, LLC · Michigan →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Michigan 338 importers (Δ 27 heavier vs Arizona).
3G Spirits · Oregon →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Oregon 351 importers (Δ 40 heavier vs Arizona).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,373 vs Arizona's STEADY-BOOK).
Arizona permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports sits in Arizona's STEADY-BOOK importer book (311 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · CLUSTER-CITY
James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports's IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Other importers near Nogales
Nationwide importers in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports, both outside Arizona so the neighborhoods are not city or state containment (the in-city list above stays local).
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state importers by city permit-holder count (36 holders in Nogales).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (18 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports hold?
James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number AZ-I-21123. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports located?
James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports's permit premises is in Nogales, Arizona (Santa Cruz County), ZIP 85621. Arizona holds 311 importer permits - the 20th most of any state.
How should I verify James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports's permit?
Cross-check permit number AZ-I-21123 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the importer class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading this IMPORT-BASIC plate
James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports's IMPORT-BASIC plate (AZ-I-21123) authorizes federal importer activity in Nogales, Arizona under the FAA Act. An Importer Basic Permit covers foreign alcohol entry for U.S. commerce; COLA label approval and Customs entry are separate federal steps beyond this roster line.