IMPORT-BASIC · Blythewood, South Carolina
Shaka Zulu Imports, LLC
Doing business as Stars of Africa. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- South Carolina book
- SOLO-CITY
- Blythewood crowd
The record
Shaka Zulu Imports, LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (SC-I-555), with premises in Blythewood, South Carolina.
- SC-I-555
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- South Carolina importer book
- SOLO-CITY
- importers crowd in Blythewood
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- STEADY-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#22
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | SC-I-555 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Stars of Africa |
| City | Blythewood |
| County | Richland |
| ZIP code | 29016 |
| State | South Carolina |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Shaka Zulu Imports, LLC fits in South Carolina
213
importer permits in South Carolina · STEADY-BOOK
#22
of 52 states for importers
1,260
all permits in South Carolina · DENSE-BOOK
South Carolina lists 213 alcohol importers (1.0% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). Shaka Zulu Imports, LLC in Blythewood holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
South Carolina's importer book vs every state
Where South Carolina's 213 active importers rank among all states, the cohort Shaka Zulu Imports, LLC belongs to
213 22nd of 52 higher than 30 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 Shaka Zulu 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.
7 Seas Beverage · Missouri →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Missouri 202 importers (Δ 11 lighter vs South Carolina).
2 Gingers Whiskey Company · Minnesota →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Minnesota 199 importers (Δ 14 lighter vs South Carolina).
3B Wine & Spirits · Puerto Rico →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Puerto Rico 249 importers (Δ 36 heavier vs South Carolina).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,471 vs South Carolina's STEADY-BOOK).
South Carolina permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
Shaka Zulu Imports, LLC sits in South Carolina's STEADY-BOOK importer book (213 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · SOLO-CITY
Shaka Zulu Imports, LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Shaka Zulu Imports, LLC hold?
Shaka Zulu Imports, LLC holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number SC-I-555. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is Shaka Zulu Imports, LLC located?
Shaka Zulu Imports, LLC's permit premises is in Blythewood, South Carolina (Richland County), ZIP 29016. South Carolina holds 213 importer permits - the 22nd most of any state.
How should I verify Shaka Zulu Imports, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number SC-I-555 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
Shaka Zulu Imports, LLC's IMPORT-BASIC plate (SC-I-555) authorizes federal importer activity in Blythewood, South Carolina 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.