WHOLESALE-BASIC · Mahopac, New York
Vasel Gjelaj
Doing business as Rakia Imports. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- MEGA-BOOK
- New York book
- PAIR-CITY
- Mahopac crowd
The record
Vasel Gjelaj holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (NY-P-21178), with premises in Mahopac, New York.
- NY-P-21178
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- MEGA-BOOK
- New York wholesaler book
- PAIR-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in Mahopac
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- MEGA-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#2
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | NY-P-21178 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Rakia Imports |
| City | Mahopac |
| County | Putnam |
| ZIP code | 10541 |
| State | New York |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Vasel Gjelaj fits in New York
2,724
wholesaler permits in New York · MEGA-BOOK
#2
of 52 states for wholesalers
5,887
all permits in New York · MEGA-BOOK
New York carries 2,724 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. Vasel Gjelaj in Mahopac sits in the middle tier; 5,887 combined permit rows are on file for New York.
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 NY-P-21178 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
New York's wholesaler book vs every state
Where New York's 2,724 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort Vasel Gjelaj belongs to
2,724 2nd of 52 higher than 50 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 Vasel Gjelaj
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.
10 Stack Beverage · Florida →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Florida 2,704 wholesalers (Δ 20 lighter vs New York).
100 Points LTD CO · Texas →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Texas 2,143 wholesalers (Δ 581 lighter vs New York).
1 Cru Brands · Washington →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Washington 1,909 wholesalers (Δ 815 lighter vs New York).
"one-World Logistics" · California →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(wholesaler_count) pole: California holds 9,346 wholesalers (Δ 6,622 vs New York's MEGA-BOOK).
New York permit board · MEGA-BOOK →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
Vasel Gjelaj sits in New York's MEGA-BOOK wholesaler book (2,724 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Three-tier system · WHOLESALE-BASIC →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · PAIR-CITY
Vasel Gjelaj's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Other wholesalers near Mahopac
All permit holders in Mahopac →Nationwide wholesalers in similarly dense permit cities
Nationwide wholesalers outside New York with comparable city books — Vasel Gjelaj'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 (5 holders in Mahopac).
Similar city wholesaler count
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city wholesaler count (3 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Vasel Gjelaj hold?
Vasel Gjelaj holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number NY-P-21178. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).
Where is Vasel Gjelaj located?
Vasel Gjelaj's permit premises is in Mahopac, New York (Putnam County), ZIP 10541. New York holds 2,724 wholesaler permits - the 2nd most of any state.
How should I verify Vasel Gjelaj's permit?
Cross-check permit number NY-P-21178 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 mega book wholesaler plate
Vasel Gjelaj's WHOLESALE-BASIC plate sits in New York's MEGA-BOOK wholesaler book (2,724 active, state #2 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.