27 CFR 19.420 - Withdrawals of spirits without payment of tax for experimental or research use.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 13, 2026

Title 27 - Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms last revised: Jan 22, 2026

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§ 19.420 - Withdrawals of spirits without payment of tax for experimental or research use.

A scientific university, college of learning, or institution of scientific research qualified under § 19.35 may withdraw spirits from bonded premises without payment of tax for experimental or research use. In order to withdraw a specific quantity of spirits for experimental or research use, the qualified institution must file a letterhead application with, and receive written approval from, the appropriate TTB officer.

(26 U.S.C. 5312)

authority: 19 U.S.C. 81c,1311; 26 U.S.C. 5001,5002,5004,5008,5010,5041,5061,5062,5066,5081,5101,5111,5121,5142,5143,5146,5148,5171,5175,5176,5178,5201,5206,5207,5211,5221,5231,5232,5235,5236,5241,5271,5273,5301,5311,5362,5370,5373,5501,5551,5559,5561,5562,5601,5612,5682,6001,6065,6109,6302,6311,6676,6806,7011,7510,7805; 31 U.S.C. 9301,9303,9304,9306

source: T.D. TTB-92, 76 FR 9090, Feb. 16, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 27 CFR 19.420