IMPORT-BASIC · Grand Rapids, Michigan
Karpenisi Distributors, LLC
Doing business as Karpenisi Distributors, LLC. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Michigan book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- Grand Rapids crowd
The record
Karpenisi Distributors, LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (MI-I-21089), with premises in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- MI-I-21089
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Michigan importer book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- importers crowd in Grand Rapids
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- STEADY-BOOK
- CLUSTER-CITY
- STATE-#18
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MI-I-21089 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Karpenisi Distributors, LLC |
| City | Grand Rapids |
| County | Kent |
| ZIP code | 49503 |
| State | Michigan |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Karpenisi Distributors, LLC fits in Michigan
338
importer permits in Michigan · STEADY-BOOK
#18
of 52 states for importers
1,881
all permits in Michigan · DENSE-BOOK
Michigan lists 338 alcohol importers (1.6% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). Karpenisi Distributors, LLC in Grand Rapids holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Michigan's importer book vs every state
Where Michigan's 338 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Karpenisi Distributors, LLC belongs to
338 18th of 52 higher than 34 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 Karpenisi Distributors, 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.
3G Spirits · Oregon →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Oregon 351 importers (Δ 13 heavier vs Michigan).
Stonehouse Wines · Connecticut →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Connecticut 355 importers (Δ 17 heavier vs Michigan).
1 Step Innovative Solutions, LLC · Nevada →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Nevada 320 importers (Δ 18 lighter vs Michigan).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,346 vs Michigan's STEADY-BOOK).
Michigan permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
Karpenisi Distributors, LLC sits in Michigan's STEADY-BOOK importer book (338 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · CLUSTER-CITY
Karpenisi Distributors, LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Other importers near Grand Rapids
Nationwide importers in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Karpenisi Distributors, LLC, both outside Michigan 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 (82 holders in Grand Rapids).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (16 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Karpenisi Distributors, LLC hold?
Karpenisi Distributors, LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MI-I-21089. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Karpenisi Distributors, LLC located?
Karpenisi Distributors, LLC's permit premises is in Grand Rapids, Michigan (Kent County), ZIP 49503. Michigan holds 338 importer permits - the 18th most of any state.
How should I verify Karpenisi Distributors, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number MI-I-21089 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
Karpenisi Distributors, LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate (MI-I-21089) authorizes federal importer activity in Grand Rapids, Michigan 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.