How To Obtain an Alcoholic Beverage Importer License In American Samoa

How To Obtain an Alcoholic Beverage Importer License In American Samoa

1. Fill out an application form Make sure that you have filled in all of the necessary details.
2. Make sure you have all the necessary documents.
3. You must wait for your application to be accepted.
4. You must pay the $1000 Alcoholic Beverage Importer’s Licence fee of $1,000.

The licenses issued by the Treasurer are endorsed by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board after careful examination of the character of the applicant as well as the area and the building where the beverage or beer is planned to be sold, and other aspects pertaining to selling and the importation of beer as well as alcohol pursuant to the licensing.

Documents Required Alcoholic Beverage Importer License

• The completed application form is required in 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 until 4:00 PM
Website

Fees

Licence for importers of alcohol 1000

Validity

An importer’s license for alcoholic beverages will permit the licensee to import alcohol drinks in American Samoa for sale to liquor stores, alcohol liquor licensees, or clubs.

A person who imports alcoholic beverages could, along with the importers’ license, also have one of the alcoholic beverages vendor license or an alcohol drink license or all three kinds of licenses in which case, he could also import alcohol for his own business.

All licenses and endorsements can be granted on a year-long basis regardless of when they were issued and expire on the 31st January of each year. that was issued or renewed.

You may start renewing your license 3 months before your current license expires.

License is not transferable The license is granted to the person who submitted the application. It cannot be transferred to another person , except for the surrender of a tenancy or the sale of mortgage when the original contract stipulates that the license serves as secured by the obligation or obligation, in which case the Governor will be promptly informed about any loss. Licenses that are contingent on the satisfaction of any requirements or requirements relating to the location where the licensee is conducting his trade, business, or profession cannot be transferred to a different location without an application in writing and approval in writing by the Governor.

Instructions

The person who is in violation of this prohibition is not allowed to import or produce any beer or alcoholic drinks of any kind, nor any malt syrup or extract, or keep in his possession sell, trade or exchange any beer or alcoholic beverage , or keep them on any ship or aircraft in the territory of American Samoa unless he has adhered to the regulations that are imposed by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

Notification: Recognized religious organization are not restricted from importing to American Samoa sacramental wine for usage in religious ceremonies, but without a permit.

Requirements Information

• Name of the business
• the type of business that will be conducted
• Type of business organization
• names as well as ages and addresses of the principals who are involved in the enterprise;
• The location of the business
• any other information that is required from or required by Governor or Commission.

The Document is required Alcoholic Beverage Importer License

You must obtain an importer’s permit for alcohol in the event that you intend to import alcohol from outside the Territory to American Samoa for sale to licensees of alcoholic beverages as well as alcoholic beverage sellers. Alcoholic beverage is spirits, beer or wine that has 8 percent or more of alcohol by weight , and suitable for consumption use either on its own or mixed in conjunction with another substance.

External Links

• American Samoa Bar Association:

http://www.asbar.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=633&Itemid=172