IMPORT-BASIC · Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Mosaic Distributing LLC
Doing business as Mosaic Distributing. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Rhode Island book
- SOLO-CITY
- Portsmouth crowd
The record
Mosaic Distributing LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (RI-I-21043), with premises in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
- RI-I-21043
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Rhode Island importer book
- SOLO-CITY
- importers crowd in Portsmouth
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- THIN-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#33
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | RI-I-21043 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Mosaic Distributing |
| City | Portsmouth |
| County | Newport |
| ZIP code | 02871 |
| State | Rhode Island |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Mosaic Distributing LLC fits in Rhode Island
99
importer permits in Rhode Island · THIN-BOOK
#33
of 52 states for importers
289
all permits in Rhode Island · STEADY-BOOK
Rhode Island lists 99 alcohol importers (0.5% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). Mosaic Distributing LLC in Portsmouth holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Rhode Island's importer book vs every state
Where Rhode Island's 99 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Mosaic Distributing LLC belongs to
99 33rd of 52 higher than 19 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 Mosaic Distributing 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.
Aloha Excellence · Hawaii →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Hawaii 109 importers (Δ 10 heavier vs Rhode Island).
A&G Beverages LLC · Alabama →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Alabama 80 importers (Δ 19 lighter vs Rhode Island).
1010 International · Kansas →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Kansas 76 importers (Δ 23 lighter vs Rhode Island).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,585 vs Rhode Island's THIN-BOOK).
Rhode Island permit board · THIN-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
Mosaic Distributing LLC sits in Rhode Island's THIN-BOOK importer book (99 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · SOLO-CITY
Mosaic Distributing LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Nationwide importers in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Mosaic Distributing LLC, both outside Rhode Island 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 (5 holders in Portsmouth).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Mosaic Distributing LLC hold?
Mosaic Distributing LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number RI-I-21043. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Mosaic Distributing LLC located?
Mosaic Distributing LLC's permit premises is in Portsmouth, Rhode Island (Newport County), ZIP 02871. Rhode Island holds 99 importer permits - the 33rd most of any state.
How should I verify Mosaic Distributing LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number RI-I-21043 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
Mosaic Distributing LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate (RI-I-21043) authorizes federal importer activity in Portsmouth, Rhode Island 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.