WHOLESALE-BASIC · Boston, Massachusetts
Northstar Imports INC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- DENSE-BOOK
- Massachusetts book
- BUSY-CITY
- Boston crowd
The record
Northstar Imports INC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (MA-P-21440), with premises in Boston, Massachusetts.
- MA-P-21440
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- DENSE-BOOK
- Massachusetts wholesaler book
- BUSY-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in Boston
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- DENSE-BOOK
- BUSY-CITY
- STATE-#18
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MA-P-21440 |
| City | Boston |
| ZIP code | 02115 |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Northstar Imports INC fits in Massachusetts
581
wholesaler permits in Massachusetts · DENSE-BOOK
#18
of 52 states for wholesalers
1,329
all permits in Massachusetts · DENSE-BOOK
Massachusetts carries 581 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. Northstar Imports INC in Boston sits in the middle tier; 1,329 combined permit rows are on file for Massachusetts.
Note: this business's name suggests an importer operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as a Wholesaler -- 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 MA-P-21440 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
Massachusetts's wholesaler book vs every state
Where Massachusetts's 581 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort Northstar Imports INC belongs to
581 18th of 52 higher than 34 of 52 states
States, banded by wholesaler 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 Northstar Imports INC
ABS(wholesaler_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
17th Star Distributing CO., LLC · Ohio →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Ohio 584 wholesalers (Δ 3 heavier vs Massachusetts).
1623 Brewing Company, LLC · Maryland →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Maryland 529 wholesalers (Δ 52 lighter vs Massachusetts).
150 Acres Brewing CO. LLC · Missouri →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Missouri 505 wholesalers (Δ 76 lighter vs Massachusetts).
"one-World Logistics" · California →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(wholesaler_count) pole: California holds 9,346 wholesalers (Δ 8,765 vs Massachusetts's DENSE-BOOK).
Massachusetts permit board · DENSE-BOOK →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
Northstar Imports INC sits in Massachusetts's DENSE-BOOK wholesaler book (581 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Three-tier system · WHOLESALE-BASIC →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · BUSY-CITY
Northstar Imports INC's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Other wholesalers near Boston
Nationwide wholesalers in similarly dense permit cities
Nationwide wholesalers outside Massachusetts with comparable city books — Northstar Imports INC's wholesaler plate is compared on permit-holder density, not production volume.
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city permit-holder count (134 holders in Boston).
Similar city wholesaler count
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city wholesaler count (52 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Northstar Imports INC hold?
Northstar Imports INC holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MA-P-21440. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).
Where is Northstar Imports INC located?
Northstar Imports INC's permit premises is in Boston, Massachusetts, ZIP 02115. Massachusetts holds 581 wholesaler permits - the 18th most of any state.
How should I verify Northstar Imports INC's permit?
Cross-check permit number MA-P-21440 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the wholesaler class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading a dense book wholesaler plate
Northstar Imports INC's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate sits in Massachusetts's DENSE-BOOK wholesaler book (581 active, state #18 nationally). A Wholesaler Basic Permit sits in the three-tier middle lane between producers/importers and retailers; state franchise and separation laws still govern who may buy from this holder.