Federal Distilled Spirits Withdrawal Bond
Overview
Withdrawing distilled spirits from a bonded premises or customs custody requires federal authorization — and that authorization comes with a financial guarantee. Federal Distilled Spirits Withdrawal Bonds are required by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to ensure that excise taxes owed on withdrawn spirits are paid in full. Before product ever leaves federal bond, the TTB needs assurance that the government's tax interest is protected. This bond is that assurance.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a distillery owner, importer, or spirits producer who withdraws distilled spirits from a TTB-regulated bonded facility without immediate payment of federal excise tax, you need this bond. It applies to principals who operate under a deferred excise tax arrangement with the TTB — meaning you're moving product before the tax is settled. Any entity authorized to withdraw spirits on a tax-deferred basis under federal alcohol regulations must carry this bond. Without it, the TTB will not authorize the withdrawal.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that federal excise taxes on withdrawn distilled spirits will be paid to the U.S. government as required by the TTB. It protects the federal government's financial interest in the tax revenue generated when spirits leave bonded status. If you withdraw spirits and fail to remit the required excise taxes, the TTB can make a claim against this bond to recover what is owed. The bond does not eliminate the tax obligation — it guarantees it.
When is it Required?
Continuous compliance is the standard here — this bond must remain active for as long as you are authorized to make tax-deferred withdrawals of distilled spirits from a bonded premises. The TTB requires the bond to be in place before any withdrawal occurs under a deferred tax arrangement. If the bond lapses or is cancelled, your authorization to withdraw spirits on a tax-deferred basis is at risk. Keep your bond current to keep your operations running without interruption.
Where Does it Apply?
This is a federal bond filed with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. It applies nationwide — wherever TTB-regulated bonded premises operate across the United States. There is no state-level equivalent; this bond satisfies a direct federal regulatory requirement.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you'll be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab, where you can complete your application and purchase your Federal Distilled Spirits Withdrawal Bond. The process is fully online — no phone calls, no waiting on an agent. Once approved, your bond documents are ready to submit to the TTB.
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