IMPORT-BASIC · Bell, California
Better Widget, LLC
Doing business as BW Wine Group. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- MEGA-BOOK
- California book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- Bell crowd
The record
Better Widget, LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (CA-I-16658), with premises in Bell, California.
- CA-I-16658
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- MEGA-BOOK
- California importer book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- importers crowd in Bell
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- MEGA-BOOK
- CLUSTER-CITY
- STATE-#1
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | CA-I-16658 |
| Operating name (DBA) | BW Wine Group |
| City | Bell |
| County | Los Angeles |
| ZIP code | 90201 |
| State | California |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Better Widget, LLC fits in California
4,684
importer permits in California · MEGA-BOOK
#1
of 52 states for importers
21,002
all permits in California · MEGA-BOOK
California lists 4,684 alcohol importers (21.8% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). Better Widget, LLC in Bell holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
California's importer book vs every state
Where California's 4,684 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Better Widget, LLC belongs to
4,684 1st of 52 the highest 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 Better Widget, LLC
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.
10 Stack Beverage · Florida →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Florida 2,816 importers (Δ 1,868 lighter vs California).
Fifi · New York →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: New York 1,962 importers (Δ 2,722 lighter vs California).
100 Points LTD CO · Texas →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Texas 1,665 importers (Δ 3,019 lighter vs California).
Premium Beverage · South Dakota →
IMPORT-BASIC · TRACE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: South Dakota holds 13 importers (Δ 4,671 vs California's MEGA-BOOK).
California permit board · MEGA-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
Better Widget, LLC sits in California's MEGA-BOOK importer book (4,684 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · CLUSTER-CITY
Better Widget, LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
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Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state importers by city permit-holder count (17 holders in Bell).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (8 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Better Widget, LLC hold?
Better Widget, LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number CA-I-16658. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Better Widget, LLC located?
Better Widget, LLC's permit premises is in Bell, California (Los Angeles County), ZIP 90201. California holds 4,684 importer permits - the 1st most of any state.
How should I verify Better Widget, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number CA-I-16658 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
Better Widget, LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate sits in California's MEGA-BOOK importer book (4,684 active, state #1 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.