27 C.F.R. § 22.171 – General.

(a) The United States or any of its Government agencies may withdraw tax-free spirits for nonbeverage purposes from a distilled spirits plant under this part, as authorized by 26 U.S.C. 5214(a)(2). Before any tax-free spirits may be withdrawn, a permit to procure the spirits shall be obtained from the appropriate TTB officer.
(b) The provisions of subpart M of 27 CFR part 27 cover the withdrawal of imported spirits, free of tax, for use of the United States or any of its Government agencies.
(26 U.S.C. 5214, 5271, 5272, 5276)

[T.D. ATF-199, 50 FR 9183, Mar. 6, 1985, as amended by T.D. ATF-285, 54 FR 12610, Mar. 28, 1989; T.D. ATF-479, 67 FR 30798, May 8, 2002; T.D. TTB-79, 74 FR 37404, July 28, 2009]