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27 CFR §19.734

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A proprietor that ships distilled spirits in bond to another alcohol fuel plant is the “consignor” of the shipment. When shipping spirits in bond, the consignor must:
  1. (a)Ship the spirits pursuant to an approved application on form TTB F 5100.16, Application for Transfer of Spirits and/or Denatured Spirits in Bond;
  2. (b)Prepare a duplicate commercial invoice or shipping document for each shipment of spirits that includes the following:
    1. (1)The quantity of the spirits transferred;
    2. (2)The proof of the spirits transferred;
    3. (3)A description of the shipment that includes the number and size of drums, barrels, tank trucks, etc.;
    4. (4)The consignor's name, address, and permit number and the name, address, and permit number of the proprietor of the alcohol fuel plant that will receive the spirits; and
    5. (5)The serial numbers of seals, locks, or other devices used to secure the shipment; and
  3. (c)Forward the original invoice or shipping document with the shipment to the proprietor of the receiving alcohol fuel plant and retain a copy in the alcohol fuel plant's records.