Published Feb 3, 2023
At a glance
- What changed
- Craft Beverage Modernization Act (CBMA)
- Who is affected
- Automotive
- Business impact
- Starting January 1, 2023, the Craft Beverage Modernization Act (CBMA) transferred administration of the reduced tax rates for beer, wine, and distilled spirits to the TTB (Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau).
Starting January 1, 2023, the Craft Beverage Modernization Act (CBMA) transferred administration of the reduced tax rates for beer, wine, and distilled spirits to the TTB (Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau).
Importers are now required to pay the full excise tax on alcohol to CBP at entry. If the foreign producer assigns the importer the tax benefit for the shipment, the importer can then apply to TTB for a refund on a quarterly basis.
For more information, please visit https://www.ttb.gov/alcohol/cbma-imports
Crane Trade Services can assist you with questions regarding this matter. For assistance please contact CWTSConsulting@craneww.com.
Need help understanding your exposure?
Crane Trade Consulting can help assess tariff impacts, validate exclusions and develop practical mitigation strategies.