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Alcohol & Tobacco

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ATF's Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement Programs purpose is to target, identify, and dismantle criminal enterprises with ties to violent crime, that traffic illicit liquor or contraband tobacco in interstate commerce; seize and deny their access to assets and funds; and prevent their encroachment into the legitimate alcohol or tobacco industry.

What's New

The Contraband Cigarette Trafficking Act and ATF regs at 27 CFR 646 require that each person who ships, sells, or distributes cigarettes or smokeless tobacco must keep copies of invoices, bills of lading, or other suitable commercial records relating to each disposition of more than 10,000 cigarettes or smokeless tobacco in excess of 500 single-unit consumer-sized cans or packages, and must report the purchaser or recipient's name; destination street address; and quantity of cigarettes distributed. There is no form associated with this collection. There is no form associated with this collection. 

Comment Period: May 18, 2026 to July 17, 2026

Contact Information

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
99 New York Ave, NE
Mail Stop: 90 K-250
Washington, DC 20226

Tel: (202) 648-7720
Fax: (202) 648-9640

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Last Updated: July 13, 2026

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