IMPORT-BASIC · Bloomington, Minnesota
East Wholesale LLC
Doing business as East Wholesale. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Minnesota book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- Bloomington crowd
The record
East Wholesale LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (MN-I-21098), with premises in Bloomington, Minnesota.
- MN-I-21098
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Minnesota importer book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- importers crowd in Bloomington
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- STEADY-BOOK
- CLUSTER-CITY
- STATE-#24
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MN-I-21098 |
| Operating name (DBA) | East Wholesale |
| City | Bloomington |
| County | Hennepin |
| ZIP code | 55425 |
| State | Minnesota |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How East Wholesale LLC fits in Minnesota
199
importer permits in Minnesota · STEADY-BOOK
#24
of 52 states for importers
771
all permits in Minnesota · STEADY-BOOK
Minnesota lists 199 alcohol importers (0.9% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). East Wholesale LLC in Bloomington holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Note: this business's name suggests a wholesaler operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as an Importer -- 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 MN-I-21098 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
Minnesota's importer book vs every state
Where Minnesota's 199 active importers rank among all states, the cohort East Wholesale LLC belongs to
199 24th of 52 higher than 28 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 East Wholesale 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.
7 Seas Beverage · Missouri →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Missouri 202 importers (Δ 3 heavier vs Minnesota).
12 Gates Holding Company, LLC · South Carolina →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: South Carolina 213 importers (Δ 14 heavier vs Minnesota).
55 Brands · Wisconsin →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Wisconsin 177 importers (Δ 22 lighter vs Minnesota).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,485 vs Minnesota's STEADY-BOOK).
Minnesota permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
East Wholesale LLC sits in Minnesota's STEADY-BOOK importer book (199 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · CLUSTER-CITY
East Wholesale LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Other importers near Bloomington
Nationwide importers in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for East Wholesale LLC, both outside Minnesota 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 (15 holders in Bloomington).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (7 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does East Wholesale LLC hold?
East Wholesale LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MN-I-21098. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is East Wholesale LLC located?
East Wholesale LLC's permit premises is in Bloomington, Minnesota (Hennepin County), ZIP 55425. Minnesota holds 199 importer permits - the 24th most of any state.
How should I verify East Wholesale LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number MN-I-21098 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 an early-directory importer plate in Minnesota
East Wholesale LLC is directory #61 of 199 importers in Minnesota under alphabetical TTB placement. 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.