How To Obtain a Beer Importer License In American Samoa
- Apply for a job Be sure you’ve filled in all of the necessary details.
- All documents required.
- Make sure you wait for your application be accepted.
- Pay the $25 importer’s fee.
The licenses issued by the Treasurer are endorsed by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board after thoroughly analyzing the characteristics of the person applying and the location and building within which the alcohol or beer is planned to be sold, as well as other issues relating to the purchase and importation of alcohol and beer pursuant to the licensing.
Documents that are required Beer Importer License
- A completed application form as prescribed to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
- approval of a license or examining authority that has authority over business, trade or profession;
Office Locations and Contacts
Department of CommerceAmerican Samoa Government
A.P. Lutali Executive Office Building
Utulei, American Samoa 96799
Phone: 1 (684) 633-5155
Fax: 1 (684) 633-4195
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
from 7:30 AM to 4:00 pm
Website
Fees
Beer importer’s license: $25
Validity
A beer importers license will allow the licensee to bring beers in American Samoa and to hold the beer to sell to beer taverns or establishments for vending beer clubs.
Notice: A beer importer can additionally, in addition to an importer’s license, also have one of the beer vending licenses or a beer tavern licence, or any of the three types of licenses, in which the case he can import beer to use for his own business.
All licenses and endorsements will be issued according to a year-long basis regardless of when they were issued or renewed. They expire on January of each year. in which they were issued or renewed.
You may start renewing your license 3 months before your current license expires.
Licenses are not transferable The license is granted to the person who submit the application. It can’t be transferred to a different person , except for the surrender of a tenancy or the default on a mortgage if the original contract states that the license will be secured by the obligation or obligation, in which case the Governor is promptly informed that there is a forfeiture. Licenses that are contingent on the satisfaction of any requirements or conditions for the place in which the licensee is conducting his trade, business, or profession, cannot be transferred to a different location without a written request to and approval in writing by the Governor.
Instructions
It is illegal for a person to manufacture or import any alcohol-based beverage or beer of any kind, nor any malt syrup, malt extract, or to have in his possession sell, trade or receive any alcohol-based beverage or beer, or keep them on any aircraft or vessel that is within the area of jurisdiction of American Samoa unless he has met the requirements that are imposed by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
Notification: Recognized religious organization are not restricted from import to American Samoa sacramental wine for the use in religious ceremonies without a permit.
The Information You Need
- Name of the business
- the type of business that will be conducted
- kind of business entity;
- names as well as ages and addresses of principals in the enterprise;
- The location of the company;
- the information needed from or required by Governor or Commission.
Documentation is needed
It is necessary to get an importer’s permit for beer If you plan to import beer that is not from the territory of American Samoa for sale to beer taverns, beer sellers or clubs. Beer refers to any drink made through the alcohol-based fermentation of the infusion, or mixing made of barley, or any other grains, hops or malt in water and having an alcohol amount of less than eight percent in weight.
External Links
- American Samoa Bar Association: