IMPORT-BASIC · Rochester, New York
Labatt USA Operating CO, LLC
Doing business as North American Breweries. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- MEGA-BOOK
- New York book
- BUSY-CITY
- Rochester crowd
The record
Labatt USA Operating CO, LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (NY-I-15509), with premises in Rochester, New York.
- NY-I-15509
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- MEGA-BOOK
- New York importer book
- BUSY-CITY
- importers crowd in Rochester
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- MEGA-BOOK
- BUSY-CITY
- STATE-#3
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | NY-I-15509 |
| Operating name (DBA) | North American Breweries |
| City | Rochester |
| County | Monroe |
| ZIP code | 14605 |
| State | New York |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Labatt USA Operating CO, LLC fits in New York
1,962
importer permits in New York · MEGA-BOOK
#3
of 52 states for importers
5,887
all permits in New York · MEGA-BOOK
New York lists 1,962 alcohol importers (9.1% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). Labatt USA Operating CO, LLC in Rochester holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Note: this business's name suggests a brewery operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as an Importer -- 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 NY-I-15509 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
New York's importer book vs every state
Where New York's 1,962 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Labatt USA Operating CO, LLC belongs to
1,962 3rd of 52 higher than 49 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 Labatt USA Operating CO, 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.
100 Points LTD CO · Texas →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Texas 1,665 importers (Δ 297 lighter vs New York).
10 Stack Beverage · Florida →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Florida 2,816 importers (Δ 854 heavier vs New York).
13th Floor Distribution LLC · Illinois →
IMPORT-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Illinois 867 importers (Δ 1,095 lighter vs New York).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 2,722 vs New York's MEGA-BOOK).
New York permit board · MEGA-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
Labatt USA Operating CO, LLC sits in New York's MEGA-BOOK importer book (1,962 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · BUSY-CITY
Labatt USA Operating CO, LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Other importers near Rochester
Nationwide importers in similarly dense permit cities
Nationwide importers outside New York with comparable city books — Labatt USA Operating CO, LLC's importer plate is compared on permit-holder density, not production volume.
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state importers by city permit-holder count (71 holders in Rochester).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (21 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Labatt USA Operating CO, LLC hold?
Labatt USA Operating CO, LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number NY-I-15509. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Labatt USA Operating CO, LLC located?
Labatt USA Operating CO, LLC's permit premises is in Rochester, New York (Monroe County), ZIP 14605. New York holds 1,962 importer permits - the 3rd most of any state.
How should I verify Labatt USA Operating CO, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number NY-I-15509 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
Labatt USA Operating CO, LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate sits in New York's MEGA-BOOK importer book (1,962 active, state #3 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.