Connecticut direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine shipping rules and regulations
It feels like everyone is ordering wine online. Does Connecticut permit DTC wine shipping? Find out and learn wine tax rates and rules for your state.
Connecticut wine taxes, permits, and rules
08/01/2021
Licensing
DTC License Required: Yes
License Type: DTC Permit
License Fee: $315, plus one-time $100 fee
License Expiration: 1 year from issue date
License Bond: Yes
License Notes: N/A
Sales tax
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Sales Tax Rate: 6.350%
Local Sales Tax: No
Sales Tax on Shipping: Yes
Alcohol tax
Alchoholic Beverage Tax: $0.20-$1.98/gal
Volume limits
Consumer Limit: Two cases (18 liters) per person every two months.
Per State Aggregate: Unlimited
Returns
Sales Tax & Use Tax: Last day of each month
Excise Tax: Last day of each month
Direct Shipment: Last day of each month
Record Retention: At least 3 years
Product requirements*
Product Restrictions: Only wines manufactured by the permittee on the permitted premises may be sold and shipped to consumers.
Product Registration: Labels approved for wholesale distribution are also approved for direct-to-consumer sales.
Registration Fees: $200 per label for a 3-year period.
Product Requirements: Wine sold and shipped directly to consumers in Connecticut must be packaged in containers conspicuously labeled to indicate alcoholic contents and the signature of a person 21 years of age or older is required for delivery.
*Nearly all states have some kind of rule regarding how wine must be labeled when being shipped direct to consumer. Please check for the unique rule for your state.
Additional information
Please note: Tax rates, rules, and regulations change frequently. Although we hope you'll find this information helpful, this page is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal or tax advice.
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Integrate with existing business systems
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Automate many of your licensing and registration processes
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Simplify returns filing, remittance, and reporting processes
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