IMPORT-BASIC · ST Paul, Minnesota
Host International, INC.
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Minnesota book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- ST Paul crowd
The record
Host International, INC. holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (MN-I-359), with premises in ST Paul, Minnesota.
- MN-I-359
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Minnesota importer book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- importers crowd in ST Paul
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-359 |
| City | ST Paul |
| County | Ramsey |
| ZIP code | 55111 |
| State | Minnesota |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Host International, INC. 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). Host International, INC. in ST Paul holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Minnesota's importer book vs every state
Where Minnesota's 199 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Host International, INC. 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 Host International, 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.
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
Host International, INC. 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
Host International, INC.'s IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Other importers near ST Paul
Nationwide importers in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Host International, INC., 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 (31 holders in ST Paul).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (11 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Host International, INC. hold?
Host International, INC. holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MN-I-359. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Host International, INC. located?
Host International, INC.'s permit premises is in ST Paul, Minnesota (Ramsey County), ZIP 55111. Minnesota holds 199 importer permits - the 24th most of any state.
How should I verify Host International, INC.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number MN-I-359 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
Host International, INC.'s IMPORT-BASIC plate (MN-I-359) authorizes federal importer activity in ST Paul, Minnesota 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.