IMPORT-BASIC · Hockessin, Delaware
Rao's Alcohol
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Delaware book
- PAIR-CITY
- Hockessin crowd
The record
Rao's Alcohol holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (DE-I-21112), with premises in Hockessin, Delaware.
- DE-I-21112
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Delaware importer book
- PAIR-CITY
- importers crowd in Hockessin
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#29
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | DE-I-21112 |
| City | Hockessin |
| ZIP code | 19707 |
| State | Delaware |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Rao's Alcohol fits in Delaware
150
importer permits in Delaware · STEADY-BOOK
#29
of 52 states for importers
351
all permits in Delaware · STEADY-BOOK
Delaware lists 150 alcohol importers (0.7% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). Rao's Alcohol in Hockessin holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Delaware's importer book vs every state
Where Delaware's 150 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Rao's Alcohol belongs to
150 29th of 52 higher than 23 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 Rao's Alcohol
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.
Grain and Barrel Spirits · Kentucky →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Kentucky 153 importers (Δ 3 heavier vs Delaware).
1818 Spirits, LLC · Louisiana →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Louisiana 130 importers (Δ 20 lighter vs Delaware).
100k Gold Tequila Company, L.L.C. · District of Columbia →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: District of Columbia 171 importers (Δ 21 heavier vs Delaware).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,534 vs Delaware's STEADY-BOOK).
Delaware permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
Rao's Alcohol sits in Delaware's STEADY-BOOK importer book (150 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · PAIR-CITY
Rao's Alcohol'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 Rao's Alcohol, both outside Delaware 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 (5 holders in Hockessin).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Rao's Alcohol hold?
Rao's Alcohol holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number DE-I-21112. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Rao's Alcohol located?
Rao's Alcohol's permit premises is in Hockessin, Delaware, ZIP 19707. Delaware holds 150 importer permits - the 29th most of any state.
How should I verify Rao's Alcohol's permit?
Cross-check permit number DE-I-21112 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
Rao's Alcohol's IMPORT-BASIC plate (DE-I-21112) authorizes federal importer activity in Hockessin, Delaware 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.