WHOLESALE-BASIC · Merrillville, Indiana
Caribbean Imports L.L.C.
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Indiana book
- PAIR-CITY
- Merrillville crowd
The record
Caribbean Imports L.L.C. holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (IN-P-21150), with premises in Merrillville, Indiana.
- IN-P-21150
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Indiana wholesaler book
- PAIR-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in Merrillville
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#33
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | IN-P-21150 |
| City | Merrillville |
| County | Lake |
| ZIP code | 46410 |
| State | Indiana |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Caribbean Imports L.L.C. fits in Indiana
262
wholesaler permits in Indiana · STEADY-BOOK
#33
of 52 states for wholesalers
680
all permits in Indiana · STEADY-BOOK
Indiana carries 262 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. Caribbean Imports L.L.C. in Merrillville sits in the middle tier; 680 combined permit rows are on file for Indiana.
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 IN-P-21150 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
Indiana's wholesaler book vs every state
Where Indiana's 262 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort Caribbean Imports L.L.C. belongs to
262 33rd of 52 higher than 19 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 Caribbean Imports L.L.C.
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.
The Villa · Arkansas →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Arkansas 270 wholesalers (Δ 8 heavier vs Indiana).
19th Hole Ventures, LLC · Minnesota →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Minnesota 322 wholesalers (Δ 60 heavier vs Indiana).
1818 Spirits, LLC · Louisiana →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Louisiana 197 wholesalers (Δ 65 lighter vs Indiana).
"one-World Logistics" · California →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(wholesaler_count) pole: California holds 9,346 wholesalers (Δ 9,084 vs Indiana's STEADY-BOOK).
Indiana permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
Caribbean Imports L.L.C. sits in Indiana's STEADY-BOOK wholesaler book (262 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Three-tier system · WHOLESALE-BASIC →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · PAIR-CITY
Caribbean Imports L.L.C.'s WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Nationwide wholesalers in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Caribbean Imports L.L.C., both outside Indiana 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 (6 holders in Merrillville).
Similar city wholesaler count
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city wholesaler count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Caribbean Imports L.L.C. hold?
Caribbean Imports L.L.C. holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number IN-P-21150. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).
Where is Caribbean Imports L.L.C. located?
Caribbean Imports L.L.C.'s permit premises is in Merrillville, Indiana (Lake County), ZIP 46410. Indiana holds 262 wholesaler permits - the 33rd most of any state.
How should I verify Caribbean Imports L.L.C.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number IN-P-21150 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 an early-directory wholesaler plate in Indiana
Caribbean Imports L.L.C. is directory #34 of 262 wholesalers in Indiana under alphabetical TTB placement. 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.