Importer · Fremont, California
Fotso Imports LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Importer
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- Fremont
- County
- 94538
- ZIP code
The record
Fotso Imports LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (CA-I-23981), with premises in Fremont, California.
- CA-I-23981
- federal permit number
- Fremont
- premises county
- #1
- California rank for importers
- 7
- importers in Fremont
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, April 2025.
According to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) List of Permittees, published April 2025, this business is one of 83,590 active federal alcohol Basic Permit holders across the United States — among 18,038 wineries, 5,590 distilleries, 21,314 importers, and 38,648 wholesalers. See the full methodology for how each record is sourced.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | CA-I-23981 |
| City | Fremont |
| ZIP code | 94538 |
| State | California |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Fotso Imports LLC fits in California
4,659
importer permits in California
#1
of 52 states for importers
20,928
all permits in California
An Importer's Basic Permit authorizes bringing foreign beverage alcohol into the U.S. for commercial sale. Importers also need TTB label approval (a COLA) for each product and must clear U.S. Customs entry requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
What permit does Fotso Imports LLC hold?
Fotso Imports 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-23981. An Importer's Basic Permit authorizes bringing foreign beverage alcohol into the U.S. for commercial sale. Importers also need TTB label approval (a COLA) for each product and must clear U.S. Customs entry requirements.
Where is Fotso Imports LLC located?
Fotso Imports LLC's permit premises is in Fremont, California, ZIP 94538. California holds 4,659 importer permits — the 1st most of any state.
Is this an official record?
Yes. This record is drawn directly from the TTB FOIA "List of Permittees," published April 2025 — public U.S. government data. Permit status can change; confirm the current status on the official TTB Public Permit Search before relying on it.
Reading a federal alcohol permit record
A federal Basic Permit is not the same as a state license, and the distinction matters. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau issues this permit under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act to authorize an entity to produce wine or spirits, import beverage alcohol, or operate as an alcohol wholesaler in interstate commerce. It identifies the operating business, the premises, and the class of activity — but it does not, by itself, authorize retail sale. Almost every permit holder also needs a separate state Alcoholic Beverage Control license to actually sell within a given state, and most states route product through licensed wholesalers before it reaches a store shelf.
The permit number is federally standardized, which is what lets this directory compare holders cleanly across state lines. A permit remains in effect until it is surrendered, suspended, or revoked, so a record appearing here reflects the entity's status as published in the TTB List of Permittees. Because permit status can change between publications, treat this page as a federal reference point and confirm the current status against the official source before relying on it for a transaction.
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, published April 2025 — public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration. Permit status can change; confirm against the official TTB Public Permit Search. For informational purposes only and not legal, financial, or business advice; see our disclaimer.