IMPORT-BASIC · Branford, Connecticut
John Donlan
Doing business as Donlan Brothers Wine and Beer Imports. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Connecticut book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- Branford crowd
The record
John Donlan holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (CT-I-15058), with premises in Branford, Connecticut.
- CT-I-15058
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Connecticut importer book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- importers crowd in Branford
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- STEADY-BOOK
- CLUSTER-CITY
- STATE-#16
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | CT-I-15058 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Donlan Brothers Wine and Beer Imports |
| City | Branford |
| County | New Haven |
| ZIP code | 06405 |
| State | Connecticut |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How John Donlan fits in Connecticut
355
importer permits in Connecticut · STEADY-BOOK
#16
of 52 states for importers
945
all permits in Connecticut · DENSE-BOOK
Connecticut lists 355 alcohol importers (1.6% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). John Donlan in Branford holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Connecticut's importer book vs every state
Where Connecticut's 355 active importers rank among all states, the cohort John Donlan belongs to
355 16th of 52 higher than 36 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 John Donlan
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.
2112 Partners, LLC · Ohio →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Ohio 359 importers (Δ 4 heavier vs Connecticut).
3G Spirits · Oregon →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Oregon 351 importers (Δ 4 lighter vs Connecticut).
Rodopi Selections · Maryland →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Maryland 371 importers (Δ 16 heavier vs Connecticut).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,329 vs Connecticut's STEADY-BOOK).
Connecticut permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
John Donlan sits in Connecticut's STEADY-BOOK importer book (355 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · CLUSTER-CITY
John Donlan's IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Other importers near Branford
Nationwide importers in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for John Donlan, both outside Connecticut 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 (14 holders in Branford).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (6 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does John Donlan hold?
John Donlan holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number CT-I-15058. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is John Donlan located?
John Donlan's permit premises is in Branford, Connecticut (New Haven County), ZIP 06405. Connecticut holds 355 importer permits - the 16th most of any state.
How should I verify John Donlan's permit?
Cross-check permit number CT-I-15058 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
John Donlan's IMPORT-BASIC plate (CT-I-15058) authorizes federal importer activity in Branford, Connecticut 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.