IMPORT-BASIC · Sterling, District of Columbia
Karam Imports LLC
Doing business as Karam Imports. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- District of Columbia book
- SOLO-CITY
- Sterling crowd
The record
Karam Imports LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (DC-I-15002), with premises in Sterling, District of Columbia.
- DC-I-15002
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- District of Columbia importer book
- SOLO-CITY
- importers crowd in Sterling
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- STEADY-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#27
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | DC-I-15002 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Karam Imports |
| City | Sterling |
| County | Loudoun |
| ZIP code | 20166 |
| State | District of Columbia |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Karam Imports LLC fits in District of Columbia
171
importer permits in District of Columbia · STEADY-BOOK
#27
of 52 states for importers
360
all permits in District of Columbia · STEADY-BOOK
District of Columbia lists 171 alcohol importers (0.8% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). Karam Imports LLC in Sterling holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
District of Columbia's importer book vs every state
Where District of Columbia's 171 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Karam Imports LLC belongs to
171 27th of 52 higher than 25 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 Karam Imports LLC
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.
3 W Distribution · Tennessee →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Tennessee 175 importers (Δ 4 heavier vs District of Columbia).
55 Brands · Wisconsin →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Wisconsin 177 importers (Δ 6 heavier vs District of Columbia).
Grain and Barrel Spirits · Kentucky →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Kentucky 153 importers (Δ 18 lighter vs District of Columbia).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,513 vs District of Columbia's STEADY-BOOK).
District of Columbia permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
Karam Imports LLC sits in District of Columbia's STEADY-BOOK importer book (171 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · SOLO-CITY
Karam Imports LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Karam Imports LLC hold?
Karam Imports LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number DC-I-15002. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Karam Imports LLC located?
Karam Imports LLC's permit premises is in Sterling, District of Columbia (Loudoun County), ZIP 20166. District of Columbia holds 171 importer permits - the 27th most of any state.
How should I verify Karam Imports LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number DC-I-15002 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
Karam Imports LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate (DC-I-15002) authorizes federal importer activity in Sterling, District of Columbia 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.