27 C.F.R. § 1.20 Importers.
Title 27 - Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms
No person, except pursuant to a basic permit issued under the Act, shall: (a) Engage in the business of importing into the United States distilled spirits, wine, or malt beverages; or (b) While so engaged, sell, offer or deliver for sale, contract to sell, or ship, in interstate or foreign commerce, directly or indirectly or through an affiliate, distilled spirits, wine, or malt beverages so imported.
Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
PART 1—BASIC PERMIT REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE FEDERAL ALCOHOL ADMINISTRATION ACT, NONINDUSTRIAL USE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS AND WINE, BULK SALES AND BOTTLING OF DISTILLED SPIRITS
Subpart C—Basic Permits
When Required
§ 1.20 Importers.

