IMPORT-BASIC · Chattanooga, Tennessee
Sawyer Reese Imports, LLC
Doing business as Sawyer Reese Imports. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Tennessee book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- Chattanooga crowd
The record
Sawyer Reese Imports, LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (TN-I-21058), with premises in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
- TN-I-21058
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Tennessee importer book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- importers crowd in Chattanooga
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- STEADY-BOOK
- CLUSTER-CITY
- STATE-#26
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | TN-I-21058 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Sawyer Reese Imports |
| City | Chattanooga |
| County | Hamiliton |
| ZIP code | 37410 |
| State | Tennessee |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Sawyer Reese Imports, LLC fits in Tennessee
175
importer permits in Tennessee · STEADY-BOOK
#26
of 52 states for importers
862
all permits in Tennessee · DENSE-BOOK
Tennessee lists 175 alcohol importers (0.8% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). Sawyer Reese Imports, LLC in Chattanooga holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Tennessee's importer book vs every state
Where Tennessee's 175 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Sawyer Reese Imports, LLC belongs to
175 26th of 52 higher than 26 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 Sawyer Reese Imports, 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.
55 Brands · Wisconsin →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Wisconsin 177 importers (Δ 2 heavier vs Tennessee).
100k Gold Tequila Company, L.L.C. · District of Columbia →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: District of Columbia 171 importers (Δ 4 lighter vs Tennessee).
Grain and Barrel Spirits · Kentucky →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Kentucky 153 importers (Δ 22 lighter vs Tennessee).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,509 vs Tennessee's STEADY-BOOK).
Tennessee permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
Sawyer Reese Imports, LLC sits in Tennessee's STEADY-BOOK importer book (175 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · CLUSTER-CITY
Sawyer Reese Imports, LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Other importers near Chattanooga
Nationwide importers in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Sawyer Reese Imports, LLC, both outside Tennessee 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 (41 holders in Chattanooga).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (8 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Sawyer Reese Imports, LLC hold?
Sawyer Reese Imports, LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number TN-I-21058. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Sawyer Reese Imports, LLC located?
Sawyer Reese Imports, LLC's permit premises is in Chattanooga, Tennessee (Hamiliton County), ZIP 37410. Tennessee holds 175 importer permits - the 26th most of any state.
How should I verify Sawyer Reese Imports, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number TN-I-21058 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
Sawyer Reese Imports, LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate (TN-I-21058) authorizes federal importer activity in Chattanooga, Tennessee 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.