WHOLESALE-BASIC · Nogales, Arizona
James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports
Doing business as Black Tie Imports. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-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 Wholesaler Basic Permit (AZ-P-21190), with premises in Nogales, Arizona.
- AZ-P-21190
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Arizona wholesaler book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in Nogales
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- STEADY-BOOK
- CLUSTER-CITY
- STATE-#30
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | AZ-P-21190 |
| 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
394
wholesaler permits in Arizona · STEADY-BOOK
#30
of 52 states for wholesalers
950
all permits in Arizona · DENSE-BOOK
Arizona carries 394 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports in Nogales sits in the middle tier; 950 combined permit rows are on file for Arizona.
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 AZ-P-21190 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
Arizona's wholesaler book vs every state
Where Arizona's 394 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports belongs to
394 30th of 52 higher than 22 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 James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports
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.
1 & Soda LLC · Tennessee →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Tennessee 413 wholesalers (Δ 19 heavier vs Arizona).
1 Step Innovative Solutions, LLC · Nevada →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Nevada 413 wholesalers (Δ 19 heavier vs Arizona).
A & a Market · Maine →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Maine 424 wholesalers (Δ 30 heavier vs Arizona).
"one-World Logistics" · California →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(wholesaler_count) pole: California holds 9,346 wholesalers (Δ 8,952 vs Arizona's STEADY-BOOK).
Arizona permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports sits in Arizona's STEADY-BOOK wholesaler book (394 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Three-tier system · WHOLESALE-BASIC →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · CLUSTER-CITY
James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Other wholesalers near Nogales
Nationwide wholesalers 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 wholesalers by city permit-holder count (36 holders in Nogales).
Similar city wholesaler count
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city wholesaler 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 Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number AZ-P-21190. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 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 394 wholesaler permits - the 30th most of any state.
How should I verify James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports's permit?
Cross-check permit number AZ-P-21190 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
James Cason DBA Black Tie Imports's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate (AZ-P-21190) authorizes federal wholesaler activity in Nogales, Arizona 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.