IMPORT-BASIC · Waco, Texas
Softside Thermal Systems, L.L.C.
Doing business as Brazos Importing. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- MEGA-BOOK
- Texas book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- Waco crowd
The record
Softside Thermal Systems, L.L.C. holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (TX-I-15360), with premises in Waco, Texas.
- TX-I-15360
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- MEGA-BOOK
- Texas importer book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- importers crowd in Waco
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- MEGA-BOOK
- CLUSTER-CITY
- STATE-#4
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | TX-I-15360 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Brazos Importing |
| City | Waco |
| County | McLennan |
| ZIP code | 76710 |
| State | Texas |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Softside Thermal Systems, L.L.C. fits in Texas
1,665
importer permits in Texas · MEGA-BOOK
#4
of 52 states for importers
5,153
all permits in Texas · MEGA-BOOK
Texas lists 1,665 alcohol importers (7.7% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). Softside Thermal Systems, L.L.C. in Waco holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Texas's importer book vs every state
Where Texas's 1,665 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Softside Thermal Systems, L.L.C. belongs to
1,665 4th of 52 higher than 48 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 Softside Thermal Systems, L.L.C.
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.
Fifi · New York →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: New York 1,962 importers (Δ 297 heavier vs Texas).
13th Floor Distribution LLC · Illinois →
IMPORT-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Illinois 867 importers (Δ 798 lighter vs Texas).
21st Amendment Imports LLC · New Jersey →
IMPORT-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: New Jersey 691 importers (Δ 974 lighter vs Texas).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 3,019 vs Texas's MEGA-BOOK).
Texas permit board · MEGA-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
Softside Thermal Systems, L.L.C. sits in Texas's MEGA-BOOK importer book (1,665 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · CLUSTER-CITY
Softside Thermal Systems, L.L.C.'s IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Other importers near Waco
Nationwide importers in similarly dense permit cities
Nationwide importers outside Texas with comparable city books — Softside Thermal Systems, L.L.C.'s importer plate is compared on permit-holder density, not production volume.
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state importers by city permit-holder count (26 holders in Waco).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (6 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Softside Thermal Systems, L.L.C. hold?
Softside Thermal Systems, L.L.C. holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number TX-I-15360. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Softside Thermal Systems, L.L.C. located?
Softside Thermal Systems, L.L.C.'s permit premises is in Waco, Texas (McLennan County), ZIP 76710. Texas holds 1,665 importer permits - the 4th most of any state.
How should I verify Softside Thermal Systems, L.L.C.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number TX-I-15360 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 a mega book importer plate
Softside Thermal Systems, L.L.C.'s IMPORT-BASIC plate sits in Texas's MEGA-BOOK importer book (1,665 active, state #4 nationally). 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.