AGENCY:
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Treasury.
ACTION:
Final rule; Treasury decision.
SUMMARY:
This final rule amends the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) regulations that govern wine and distilled spirits containers to add 13 standards of fill for wine and 15 for distilled spirits. TTB is also amending its regulations to eliminate the distinction between standards of fill for distilled spirits in cans and those for
distilled spirits in containers other than cans. TTB had also proposed to generally eliminate the standards of fill for wine and distilled spirits, as an alternative to approving specific new standards of fill. Upon careful consideration of comments received, however, TTB is not adopting that proposal at this time. The amendments described in this final rule respond to industry member requests for additional flexibility to use a wider range of container sizes and are expected to facilitate the movement of goods in domestic and international commerce while also providing consumers broader purchasing options.
DATES:
This final rule is effective January 10, 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Caroline Hermann, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Regulations and Rulings Division; telephone 202-453-2265.