TTB Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau,update

 

Trade Practices

October 2, 2026

CBMA Imports Update: Opening of 2027 Assignments Calendar year 2027 assignments are available beginning Thursday, October 1, 2026. Foreign producers may assign CBMA tax benefits for a calendar year through myTTB from October 1 of the year prior through March 31 of the year following the calendar year for which the CBMA tax benefits are assigned. See CBMA FAQ TB-3 for more information. Before foreign producers can submit 2027 assignments, they will need to confirm or update their ownership information in myTTB. Foreign producers will be prompted to review their information when they log into myTTB for the first time on or after October 1. Instructions are available in myTTB, and in CBMA FAQ CB-FP14.  Important dates to remember:  October 1, 2026 – First day assignments for calendar year 2027 can be submitted.   March 31, 2027 – Last day assignments for calendar year 2026 can be submitted.   Between October 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027, you will see in myTTB an option to select calendar year 2026 or 2027 for importer assignments. On April 1, 2027, the option to select 2026 will be removed. CBMA Imports at TTB.gov

TTB to Participate in National Association of Licensing and Compliance Professionals Annual Conference We will participate at the upcoming National Association of Licensing and Compliance Professionals (NALCP) Annual Conference, to be held in Tempe, AZ, on October 7-8.   On October 7, we will participate on a panel focusing on tied house and general trade practices DOs and DON’Ts. We'll also be available for a discussion of federal compliance issues and obligations at the TTB roundtable on both days of the conference.   If you plan to attend, make sure to add these informative sessions to your agenda!    TTB Outreach Newly Effective Canadian Alcohol Import Restrictions Under a Presidential Proclamation issued on September 8, 2026, certain alcoholic beverages that are products of Canada, as set forth in the Annex to the proclamation, are excluded from importation into the United States, effective September 29, 2026.   For any questions regarding the import ban established by the proclamation, please contact U.S. Customs and Border Protection.   Please note that TTB’s processing of certificates of label approval and formulas for products of Canada remain unaffected.

What's Trending on TTB.gov: International Affairs Division Importing Bottled Alcohol Beverages Into the United States Importing Samples for Trade Shows and/or for Soliciting Orders Export Documents TTB.gov Country of Origin Certification Requirements International Import/Export Requirements

Upcoming TTB Outreach Activities October 7-8: National Association of Licensing and Compliance Professionals (NALCP) Annual Conference

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