WHOLESALE-BASIC · Plymouth, Minnesota
Kiwi Kai Imports, INC.
Doing business as Paustis & Sons. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Minnesota book
- PAIR-CITY
- Plymouth crowd
The record
Kiwi Kai Imports, INC. holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (MN-P-2603), with premises in Plymouth, Minnesota.
- MN-P-2603
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Minnesota wholesaler book
- PAIR-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in Plymouth
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#31
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MN-P-2603 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Paustis & Sons |
| City | Plymouth |
| County | Hennepin |
| ZIP code | 55447 |
| State | Minnesota |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Kiwi Kai Imports, INC. fits in Minnesota
322
wholesaler permits in Minnesota · STEADY-BOOK
#31
of 52 states for wholesalers
771
all permits in Minnesota · STEADY-BOOK
Minnesota carries 322 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. Kiwi Kai Imports, INC. in Plymouth sits in the middle tier; 771 combined permit rows are on file for Minnesota.
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 MN-P-2603 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
Minnesota's wholesaler book vs every state
Where Minnesota's 322 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort Kiwi Kai Imports, INC. belongs to
322 31st of 52 higher than 21 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 Kiwi Kai 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.
The Villa · Arkansas →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Arkansas 270 wholesalers (Δ 52 lighter vs Minnesota).
15 Stars, LLC · Indiana →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Indiana 262 wholesalers (Δ 60 lighter vs Minnesota).
1764 Vineyards LLC · Arizona →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Arizona 394 wholesalers (Δ 72 heavier vs Minnesota).
"one-World Logistics" · California →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(wholesaler_count) pole: California holds 9,346 wholesalers (Δ 9,024 vs Minnesota's STEADY-BOOK).
Minnesota permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
Kiwi Kai Imports, INC. sits in Minnesota's STEADY-BOOK wholesaler book (322 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Three-tier system · WHOLESALE-BASIC →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · PAIR-CITY
Kiwi Kai Imports, INC.'s WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Other wholesalers near Plymouth
All permit holders in Plymouth →Nationwide wholesalers in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Kiwi Kai Imports, INC., both outside Minnesota so the neighborhoods are not city or state containment (the in-city list above stays local).
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city permit-holder count (6 holders in Plymouth).
Similar city wholesaler count
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city wholesaler count (3 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Kiwi Kai Imports, INC. hold?
Kiwi Kai Imports, INC. holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MN-P-2603. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).
Where is Kiwi Kai Imports, INC. located?
Kiwi Kai Imports, INC.'s permit premises is in Plymouth, Minnesota (Hennepin County), ZIP 55447. Minnesota holds 322 wholesaler permits - the 31st most of any state.
How should I verify Kiwi Kai Imports, INC.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number MN-P-2603 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 this WHOLESALE-BASIC plate
Kiwi Kai Imports, INC.'s WHOLESALE-BASIC plate (MN-P-2603) authorizes federal wholesaler activity in Plymouth, Minnesota under the FAA Act. 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.