Importer · Rockport, Massachusetts
Edwin Robert Searle
Doing business as Sol Austral Import Export Company. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Importer
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- Essex
- County
- 01966
- ZIP code
The record
Edwin Robert Searle holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (MA-I-15119), with premises in Rockport, Massachusetts.
- MA-I-15119
- federal permit number
- Essex
- premises county
- #12
- Massachusetts rank for importers
- 1
- importers in Rockport
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, April 2025.
Data updated July 2026
According to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) List of Permittees, published April 2025, this business is one of 83,590 active federal alcohol Basic Permit holders across the United States, among 18,038 wineries, 5,590 distilleries, 21,314 importers, and 38,648 wholesalers. See the full methodology for how each record is sourced.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MA-I-15119 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Sol Austral Import Export Company |
| City | Rockport |
| County | Essex |
| ZIP code | 01966 |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Edwin Robert Searle fits in Massachusetts
433
importer permits in Massachusetts
#12
of 52 states for importers
1,310
all permits in Massachusetts
An Importer's Basic Permit authorizes bringing foreign beverage alcohol into the U.S. for commercial sale. Importers also need TTB label approval (a COLA) for each product and must clear U.S. Customs entry requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
What permit does Edwin Robert Searle hold?
Edwin Robert Searle holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MA-I-15119. An Importer's Basic Permit authorizes bringing foreign beverage alcohol into the U.S. for commercial sale. Importers also need TTB label approval (a COLA) for each product and must clear U.S. Customs entry requirements.
Where is Edwin Robert Searle located?
Edwin Robert Searle's permit premises is in Rockport, Massachusetts (Essex County), ZIP 01966. Massachusetts holds 433 importer permits - the 12th most of any state.
Is this an official record?
Yes. This record is drawn directly from the TTB FOIA "List of Permittees," published April 2025, public U.S. government data. Permit status can change; confirm the current status on the official TTB Public Permit Search before relying on it.
Reading this record
Edwin Robert Searle's federal Importer Basic Permit (MA-I-15119) authorizes activity in Rockport, Massachusetts under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act - it does not, by itself, authorize retail sale, and does not replace the separate state Alcoholic Beverage Control license almost every holder also needs. See our methodology for how to read a federal permit record and verify current status.
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, published April 2025, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration. Permit status can change; confirm against the official TTB Public Permit Search. For informational purposes only and not legal, financial, or business advice; see our disclaimer.
Every figure on PlainAlcohol is rendered directly from federal TTB permit data, no number is typed in by an editor. This permit record is rendered directly from the TTB List of Permittees, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.