IMPORT-BASIC · Laurel, Maryland
Eastern Liquor Distributors INC.
Doing business as Eastern Wholesales. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Maryland book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- Laurel crowd
The record
Eastern Liquor Distributors INC. holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (MD-I-434), with premises in Laurel, Maryland.
- MD-I-434
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Maryland importer book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- importers crowd in Laurel
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- STEADY-BOOK
- CLUSTER-CITY
- STATE-#14
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MD-I-434 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Eastern Wholesales |
| City | Laurel |
| County | Prince Georges |
| ZIP code | 20707 |
| State | Maryland |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Eastern Liquor Distributors INC. fits in Maryland
371
importer permits in Maryland · STEADY-BOOK
#14
of 52 states for importers
1,206
all permits in Maryland · DENSE-BOOK
Maryland lists 371 alcohol importers (1.7% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). Eastern Liquor Distributors INC. in Laurel 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 MD-I-434 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
Maryland's importer book vs every state
Where Maryland's 371 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Eastern Liquor Distributors INC. belongs to
371 14th of 52 higher than 38 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 Eastern Liquor Distributors INC.
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 12 lighter vs Maryland).
Stonehouse Wines · Connecticut →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Connecticut 355 importers (Δ 16 lighter vs Maryland).
3G Spirits · Oregon →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Oregon 351 importers (Δ 20 lighter vs Maryland).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,313 vs Maryland's STEADY-BOOK).
Maryland permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
Eastern Liquor Distributors INC. sits in Maryland's STEADY-BOOK importer book (371 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · CLUSTER-CITY
Eastern Liquor Distributors INC.'s IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Other importers near Laurel
Nationwide importers in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Eastern Liquor Distributors INC., both outside Maryland 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 (25 holders in Laurel).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (11 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Eastern Liquor Distributors INC. hold?
Eastern Liquor Distributors INC. holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MD-I-434. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Eastern Liquor Distributors INC. located?
Eastern Liquor Distributors INC.'s permit premises is in Laurel, Maryland (Prince Georges County), ZIP 20707. Maryland holds 371 importer permits - the 14th most of any state.
How should I verify Eastern Liquor Distributors INC.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number MD-I-434 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 Maryland
Eastern Liquor Distributors INC. is directory #96 of 371 importers in Maryland 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.