Supporting the Nation's economic vitality is at the core of the work performed by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). The Bureau's role in permitting and regulating the alcohol and tobacco industries ensures a fair marketplace, enhanced trade opportunities, and a level playing field for those engaged in the manufacture and trade of these commodities. As the Nation's excise tax authority on alcohol and tobacco products, TTB also ensures fair and effective tax administration and enforcement in a globalized marketplace.