Labeling $50 for basic labels.*
This assumes a basic, legible label set in good order. The set should be actual size, in pdf, paper or jpg format (at least 150 ppi). This includes a quick review of the label for major issues, submit to TTB within 24 hours of receipt, confirm submission to client, monitor the label, provide approval or rejection to client. We do most unflavored beer, wine and spirits labels at this base rate. For example, a lager beer, or a chardonnay wine, or a Bourbon whiskey.
* This is the base rate per label set. For companies that send us more than 100 label sets per calendar year, and submit a request to us within 60 days of year end, we will credit back 12.5% of the base rate per label set.
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ADDITIONAL LABELING SERVICES
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FEE
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DETAILS/EXAMPLE
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ADVOCACY
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Time | In-person meeting with TTB; prepare arguments; research beyond general matters; prepare written arguments; provide rejection to client with advice. |
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CONVERT
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No charge | Convert pdf to TTB-accepted format. |
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EXPEDITE
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Time (at least 1.5 hours in most circumstances) | TTB banned expedites in early 2011 but began allowing them again a few months later. It is difficult but not impossible to change the priority; you should only seek expedite in extraordinary circumstances. |
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MORE THAN 3 LABEL PIECES
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$10 per extra piece beyond 3 | For example, an elaborate label set with two fronts, two backs, neck, strip. |
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NON-PAPER LABELING
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Time | For non-paper labeling (painted, etched, acetate, etc.) we should attach photos per TTB policy. The photos should show the front and back of an actual (or realistic photo-illustration), filled bottle. The resolution should be sufficient to demonstrate that the Warning is readily legible. Please let us know about any non-paper labeling. For example, Grey Goose painted bottle. |
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ORGANIC, MERITAGE, BIODYNAMIC
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PAPER
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$60 | Labels that need to go to TTB via paper forms, rather than COLAs Online. For example, if the POA is not perfected, or activation of the Online accounts is delayed, so we are forced to use paper. |
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POA
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No charge assuming good cooperation from client | Set up Power of Attorney and activate TTB Online accounts for one LBL attorney and one person at client company. |
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REVISE
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Time | Revise label in Photoshop to improve the odds that TTB will approve it. For example, make first two words of the Government Warning bold, as required. |
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STATUS CHECKS
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No charge one per week; time beyond that | Contact TTB to ascertain label status and try to push it forward. |
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TRANSLATIONS
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Time | TTB requires a translation for all non-English text. |
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USE-UP REQUESTS
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Time | If the label is not quite right, or TTB claims it is not quite right, seek a temporary approval. TTB has made this much harder in recent years. For example, a typo in the Government Warning. |
Formulas $175 for basic formulas.
This assumes you provide a detailed ingredient list with a FIDS for each flavor and a narrow use-rate for each ingredient. We do most formulas at the base rate. For example, a malt beverage with natural flavors, a vodka with natural flavors, a grape wine with natural flavor.
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ADDITIONAL LABELING SERVICES
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FEE
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DETAILS/EXAMPLE
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ADVOCACY, EXPEDITE,
STATUS CHECKS, POA |
Same as above at Labeling | Same as above at Labeling. |
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FIDS
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Time | Explain the need for FIDSs, what they are, seek them out. For example, call the flavor company to get a FIDS. |
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MORE THAN 10 INGREDIENTS
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$15 extra per ingredient beyond 10 | A distilled spirits specialty with GNS, sugar, water, 3 colors and 6 flavors. |
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SAMPLE
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$30 per batch | Provide a liquid sample to TTB Lab where required. For example, sending 2 bottles of imported saké or flavored whiskey to the TTB Lab, at the same time, would cost $30 total. This covers the messenger fee. |
Time
Most work is billed on a time basis, if not otherwise specified above. In general, there is no charge for short incoming emails, if no specific action is required. Please see our guarantee.
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Name
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Title
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Rate Per Hour
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MYGELINE ABELLAR
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Technology Assistant
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$100
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DANIEL J. CHRISTOPHERSON
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Of Counsel
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$475
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DANIELA CURRAN
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Legal Assistant
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$210
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ARTHUR J. DECELLE
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Senior Counsel
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$600
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T. MARSHALL FAWLEY III
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Senior Attorney
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$475
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GRADY HUMMER
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Law Clerk
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$210
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FRANK Y. KNIZNER
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Attorney
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$425
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MARGIE A.S. LEHRMAN
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Of Counsel
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$500
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ROBERT C. LEHRMAN
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Principal Attorney
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$525
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JOHN D. MESSINGER
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Senior Attorney
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$475
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KRISTIN B. NEWBY
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Attorney
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$325
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DARYL POLLEY
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Technical Advisor
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$325
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JEN A. WRIGHT
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Legal Assistant
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$210
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There is generally no charge for routine telephone (such as local or long distance phone company expenses), fax, photocopying, or postage (such as domestic, regular mail).
Updated 7/2024
