WHOLESALE-BASIC · Anchorage, Alaska
Howard Bellew Imports LLC
Doing business as Howard Bellew Imports. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Alaska book
- BUSY-CITY
- Anchorage crowd
The record
Howard Bellew Imports LLC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (AK-P-21038), with premises in Anchorage, Alaska.
- AK-P-21038
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Alaska wholesaler book
- BUSY-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in Anchorage
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- THIN-BOOK
- BUSY-CITY
- STATE-#50
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | AK-P-21038 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Howard Bellew Imports |
| City | Anchorage |
| ZIP code | 99503 |
| State | Alaska |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Howard Bellew Imports LLC fits in Alaska
75
wholesaler permits in Alaska · THIN-BOOK
#50
of 52 states for wholesalers
162
all permits in Alaska · THIN-BOOK
Alaska carries 75 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. Howard Bellew Imports LLC in Anchorage sits in the middle tier; 162 combined permit rows are on file for Alaska.
Note: this business's name suggests an importer operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as a Wholesaler -- 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 AK-P-21038 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
Alaska's wholesaler book vs every state
Where Alaska's 75 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort Howard Bellew Imports LLC belongs to
75 50th of 52 higher than 2 of 52 states
States, banded by wholesaler 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 Howard Bellew Imports LLC
ABS(wholesaler_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
A&P Beverage Company, LLC · New Hampshire →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: New Hampshire 82 wholesalers (Δ 7 heavier vs Alaska).
Adamson Distributing CO., INC · Nebraska →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Nebraska 84 wholesalers (Δ 9 heavier vs Alaska).
LA Vida Descorchada · Utah →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Utah 88 wholesalers (Δ 13 heavier vs Alaska).
"one-World Logistics" · California →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(wholesaler_count) pole: California holds 9,346 wholesalers (Δ 9,271 vs Alaska's THIN-BOOK).
Alaska permit board · THIN-BOOK →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
Howard Bellew Imports LLC sits in Alaska's THIN-BOOK wholesaler book (75 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Three-tier system · WHOLESALE-BASIC →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · BUSY-CITY
Howard Bellew Imports LLC's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Other wholesalers near Anchorage
Nationwide wholesalers in similarly dense permit cities
Cross-state wholesalers picked by city roster density (64 total holders in Anchorage) and by same-class count (35 wholesalers here) — neither set repeats Alaska.
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city permit-holder count (64 holders in Anchorage).
Similar city wholesaler count
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city wholesaler count (35 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Howard Bellew Imports LLC hold?
Howard Bellew Imports LLC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number AK-P-21038. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).
Where is Howard Bellew Imports LLC located?
Howard Bellew Imports LLC's permit premises is in Anchorage, Alaska, ZIP 99503. Alaska holds 75 wholesaler permits - the 50th most of any state.
How should I verify Howard Bellew Imports LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number AK-P-21038 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the wholesaler class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading a busy city wholesaler plate
Howard Bellew Imports LLC's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is in a BUSY-CITY crowd in Anchorage (35 same-class holders on this city roster). A Wholesaler Basic Permit sits in the three-tier middle lane between producers/importers and retailers; state franchise and separation laws still govern who may buy from this holder.