IMPORT-BASIC · Surprise, Arizona
Royal Distributing LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Arizona book
- PAIR-CITY
- Surprise crowd
The record
Royal Distributing LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (AZ-I-21209), with premises in Surprise, Arizona.
- AZ-I-21209
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Arizona importer book
- PAIR-CITY
- importers crowd in Surprise
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#20
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | AZ-I-21209 |
| City | Surprise |
| County | Maricopa |
| ZIP code | 85388 |
| State | Arizona |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Royal Distributing LLC fits in Arizona
311
importer permits in Arizona · STEADY-BOOK
#20
of 52 states for importers
950
all permits in Arizona · DENSE-BOOK
Arizona lists 311 alcohol importers (1.4% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). Royal Distributing LLC in Surprise holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Arizona's importer book vs every state
Where Arizona's 311 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Royal Distributing LLC belongs to
311 20th of 52 higher than 32 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 Royal Distributing 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.
1 Step Innovative Solutions, LLC · Nevada →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Nevada 320 importers (Δ 9 heavier vs Arizona).
1ST Cru, LLC · Michigan →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Michigan 338 importers (Δ 27 heavier vs Arizona).
3G Spirits · Oregon →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Oregon 351 importers (Δ 40 heavier vs Arizona).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,373 vs Arizona's STEADY-BOOK).
Arizona permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
Royal Distributing LLC sits in Arizona's STEADY-BOOK importer book (311 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · PAIR-CITY
Royal Distributing 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 Royal Distributing LLC, both outside Arizona 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 Surprise).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Royal Distributing LLC hold?
Royal Distributing LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number AZ-I-21209. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Royal Distributing LLC located?
Royal Distributing LLC's permit premises is in Surprise, Arizona (Maricopa County), ZIP 85388. Arizona holds 311 importer permits - the 20th most of any state.
How should I verify Royal Distributing LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number AZ-I-21209 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
Royal Distributing LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate (AZ-I-21209) authorizes federal importer activity in Surprise, Arizona 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.