Consignor for in-bond shipments.

§ 19.734 Consignor for in-bond shipments. 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: (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; (b) Prepare a duplicate commercial invoice or shipping document for each shipment of spirits that includes the following: (1) The quantity of the spirits transferred; (2) The proof of the spirits transferred; (3) A description of the shipment that includes the number and size of drums, barrels, tank trucks, etc.; (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) The serial numbers of seals, locks, or other devices used to secure the shipment; and (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. (26 U.S.C. 5212)