Connecticut direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine shipping rules and regulations

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Connecticut wine taxes, permits, and rules

Last Updated:

08/01/2021

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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

Connecticut DOR site

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.