IMPORT-BASIC · Gulf Breeze, Florida
Merkaba International LLC
Doing business as Merkaba International. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- MEGA-BOOK
- Florida book
- PAIR-CITY
- Gulf Breeze crowd
The record
Merkaba International LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (FL-I-22296), with premises in Gulf Breeze, Florida.
- FL-I-22296
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- MEGA-BOOK
- Florida importer book
- PAIR-CITY
- importers crowd in Gulf Breeze
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- MEGA-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#2
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | FL-I-22296 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Merkaba International |
| City | Gulf Breeze |
| County | Santa Rosa |
| ZIP code | 32563 |
| State | Florida |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Merkaba International LLC fits in Florida
2,816
importer permits in Florida · MEGA-BOOK
#2
of 52 states for importers
5,936
all permits in Florida · MEGA-BOOK
Florida lists 2,816 alcohol importers (13.1% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). Merkaba International LLC in Gulf Breeze holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Florida's importer book vs every state
Where Florida's 2,816 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Merkaba International LLC belongs to
2,816 2nd of 52 higher than 50 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 Merkaba International 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.
Fifi · New York →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: New York 1,962 importers (Δ 854 lighter vs Florida).
100 Points LTD CO · Texas →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Texas 1,665 importers (Δ 1,151 lighter vs Florida).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: California 4,684 importers (Δ 1,868 heavier vs Florida).
Premium Beverage · South Dakota →
IMPORT-BASIC · TRACE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: South Dakota holds 13 importers (Δ 2,803 vs Florida's MEGA-BOOK).
Florida permit board · MEGA-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
Merkaba International LLC sits in Florida's MEGA-BOOK importer book (2,816 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · PAIR-CITY
Merkaba International LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Other importers near Gulf Breeze
All permit holders in Gulf Breeze →Nationwide importers in similarly dense permit cities
Nationwide importers outside Florida with comparable city books — Merkaba International LLC's importer plate is compared on permit-holder density, not production volume.
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Merkaba International LLC hold?
Merkaba International LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number FL-I-22296. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Merkaba International LLC located?
Merkaba International LLC's permit premises is in Gulf Breeze, Florida (Santa Rosa County), ZIP 32563. Florida holds 2,816 importer permits - the 2nd most of any state.
How should I verify Merkaba International LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number FL-I-22296 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 a mega book importer plate
Merkaba International LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate sits in Florida's MEGA-BOOK importer book (2,816 active, state #2 nationally). 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.