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Distillation of Ethanol
You may have seen news items on people distilling ethanol at home to supplement their gasoline needs. Unfortunately, some of the reports do not inform the public that it is illegal to distill alcohol without first obtaining a Federal permit through the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Failure to obtain a Federal permit prior to engaging in this activity is a criminal offence under the Internal Revenue Code.
Federal law provides for the issuance of Alcohol Fuel Plant (AFP) permits for persons who intend to produce, process, store, use or distribute distilled spirits exclusively for fuel use. Persons wishing to distill ethanol for fuel use should contact TTB's National Revenue Center at 513-684-3334 in order to apply for a permit. There may also be additional permitting requirements and other restrictions on the State and local level.
Media inquiries should be directed to Art Resnick, Director of Media and Public Affairs, at 202-453-2134.
- TTB.gov is Getting a New Look (08/21/12)
- Allowable Changes to Approved Labels (07/12/12)
- Public Guidance for Updated COLA Form 5100.31 (07/12/12)
- Apply for a Permit?
- Determine and Pay Taxes?
- Renew my SOT registration?
- Establish an AFP Premises?
- Submit a Product Sample?
- Determine Special Occupational Tax Liability?
- Comment on Rulemaking?
- Contact a TTB Expert?
- Receive my alcohol if I have an industrial alcohol users permit and I have moved or made other changes?
- Purchase a Security for a Collateral Bond?
| Page last reviewed/updated: 09/04/2012 |
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