IMPORT-BASIC · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
The Rum Tree, INC.
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Wisconsin book
- PAIR-CITY
- Wauwatosa crowd
The record
The Rum Tree, INC. holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (WI-I-491), with premises in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
- WI-I-491
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Wisconsin importer book
- PAIR-CITY
- importers crowd in Wauwatosa
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#25
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | WI-I-491 |
| City | Wauwatosa |
| County | Milwaukee |
| ZIP code | 53213 |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How The Rum Tree, INC. fits in Wisconsin
177
importer permits in Wisconsin · STEADY-BOOK
#25
of 52 states for importers
995
all permits in Wisconsin · DENSE-BOOK
Wisconsin lists 177 alcohol importers (0.8% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). The Rum Tree, INC. in Wauwatosa holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Wisconsin's importer book vs every state
Where Wisconsin's 177 active importers rank among all states, the cohort The Rum Tree, INC. belongs to
177 25th of 52 higher than 27 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 The Rum Tree, INC.
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.
3 W Distribution · Tennessee →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Tennessee 175 importers (Δ 2 lighter vs Wisconsin).
100k Gold Tequila Company, L.L.C. · District of Columbia →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: District of Columbia 171 importers (Δ 6 lighter vs Wisconsin).
2 Gingers Whiskey Company · Minnesota →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Minnesota 199 importers (Δ 22 heavier vs Wisconsin).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,507 vs Wisconsin's STEADY-BOOK).
Wisconsin permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · STEADY-BOOK
The Rum Tree, INC. sits in Wisconsin's STEADY-BOOK importer book (177 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · PAIR-CITY
The Rum Tree, INC.'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 The Rum Tree, INC., both outside Wisconsin 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 Wauwatosa).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does The Rum Tree, INC. hold?
The Rum Tree, INC. holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number WI-I-491. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is The Rum Tree, INC. located?
The Rum Tree, INC.'s permit premises is in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (Milwaukee County), ZIP 53213. Wisconsin holds 177 importer permits - the 25th most of any state.
How should I verify The Rum Tree, INC.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number WI-I-491 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
The Rum Tree, INC.'s IMPORT-BASIC plate (WI-I-491) authorizes federal importer activity in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 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.