The Control State Code (CSC) is a unique six-digit number identifying alcoholic beverage BRANDS and SIZES sold in the Control States. Distilled spirits and fortified wines are assigned a six-digit code that always begins with a zero, while six-digit codes for all other wines begin with varying numbers that are determined by type. In addition to the unique six-digit code, each product has a three-digit prefix to identify its class and a two-digit suffix to identify its size. The established structures will be used to code the beverage alcohol products.

The Control State Coding System was implemented to provide the following benefits:

• Centralized and reduced inventories
• Shorter order lead times
• More efficient, cost-effective warehousing
• More accurate sales and depletion data

Not all of the Control States utilize the Control State Coding System. Following is a list of states that currently DO use the Control State Coding System:

Following are the states that are NOT using the Control State Code, but instead, are using their own coding structure and therefore, do not require a CSC number:

CONTROL STATE FORMS

1. Standard Quotation Form - The Standard Quotation Form is accepted in all control states, except for the following:
   a. Montgomery County, MD - (240) 777-1900
   b. Michigan - http://www.michigan.gov/cis
   c. North Carolina - http://www.ncabc.com/pricing/new_companies.aspx
   d. Pennsylvania - (717)783-7637
   
   
2. Control State Code (CSC) Application
   
   
3. Control State Code (CSC) Specification Manual

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