IMPORT-BASIC · Meridian, Idaho
Northstar Spirits LLC
Doing business as Northstar Spirits. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Idaho book
- PAIR-CITY
- Meridian crowd
The record
Northstar Spirits LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (ID-I-21038), with premises in Meridian, Idaho.
- ID-I-21038
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Idaho importer book
- PAIR-CITY
- importers crowd in Meridian
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- THIN-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#37
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | ID-I-21038 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Northstar Spirits |
| City | Meridian |
| County | Ada |
| ZIP code | 83646 |
| State | Idaho |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Northstar Spirits LLC fits in Idaho
69
importer permits in Idaho · THIN-BOOK
#37
of 52 states for importers
402
all permits in Idaho · STEADY-BOOK
Idaho lists 69 alcohol importers (0.3% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). Northstar Spirits LLC in Meridian holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Idaho's importer book vs every state
Where Idaho's 69 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Northstar Spirits LLC belongs to
69 37th of 52 higher than 15 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 Northstar Spirits 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.
Aleste Imports LLC · Iowa →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Iowa 71 importers (Δ 2 heavier vs Idaho).
505 Spirits · New Mexico →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: New Mexico 66 importers (Δ 3 lighter vs Idaho).
1010 International · Kansas →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Kansas 76 importers (Δ 7 heavier vs Idaho).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,615 vs Idaho's THIN-BOOK).
Idaho permit board · THIN-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
Northstar Spirits LLC sits in Idaho's THIN-BOOK importer book (69 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · PAIR-CITY
Northstar Spirits 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 Northstar Spirits LLC, both outside Idaho 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 (14 holders in Meridian).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Northstar Spirits LLC hold?
Northstar Spirits LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number ID-I-21038. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Northstar Spirits LLC located?
Northstar Spirits LLC's permit premises is in Meridian, Idaho (Ada County), ZIP 83646. Idaho holds 69 importer permits - the 37th most of any state.
How should I verify Northstar Spirits LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number ID-I-21038 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
Northstar Spirits LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate (ID-I-21038) authorizes federal importer activity in Meridian, Idaho 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.