IMPORT-BASIC · Gray, Maine
Hamilton's Wholesale, INC.
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Maine book
- SOLO-CITY
- Gray crowd
The record
Hamilton's Wholesale, INC. holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (ME-I-21002), with premises in Gray, Maine.
- ME-I-21002
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Maine importer book
- SOLO-CITY
- importers crowd in Gray
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- THIN-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#40
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | ME-I-21002 |
| City | Gray |
| County | Cumberland |
| ZIP code | 04039 |
| State | Maine |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Hamilton's Wholesale, INC. fits in Maine
55
importer permits in Maine · THIN-BOOK
#40
of 52 states for importers
625
all permits in Maine · STEADY-BOOK
Maine lists 55 alcohol importers (0.3% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). Hamilton's Wholesale, INC. in Gray 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 ME-I-21002 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
Maine's importer book vs every state
Where Maine's 55 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Hamilton's Wholesale, INC. belongs to
55 40th of 52 higher than 11 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 Hamilton's Wholesale, 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.
Aidc · Vermont →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Vermont 55 importers (Δ 0 heavier vs Maine).
LA Vida Descorchada · Utah →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Utah 54 importers (Δ 1 lighter vs Maine).
Acro, INC. · Montana →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Montana 52 importers (Δ 3 lighter vs Maine).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,629 vs Maine's THIN-BOOK).
Maine permit board · THIN-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
Hamilton's Wholesale, INC. sits in Maine's THIN-BOOK importer book (55 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · SOLO-CITY
Hamilton's Wholesale, INC.'s IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Nationwide importers in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Hamilton's Wholesale, INC., both outside Maine 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 (6 holders in Gray).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Hamilton's Wholesale, INC. hold?
Hamilton's Wholesale, INC. holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number ME-I-21002. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Hamilton's Wholesale, INC. located?
Hamilton's Wholesale, INC.'s permit premises is in Gray, Maine (Cumberland County), ZIP 04039. Maine holds 55 importer permits - the 40th most of any state.
How should I verify Hamilton's Wholesale, INC.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number ME-I-21002 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
Hamilton's Wholesale, INC.'s IMPORT-BASIC plate (ME-I-21002) authorizes federal importer activity in Gray, Maine 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.