Maine direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine shipping rules and regulations
It feels like everyone is ordering wine online. Does Maine permit DTC wine shipping? Find out and learn wine tax rates and rules for your state.
Maine wine taxes, permits, and rules
08/01/2021
Licensing
DTC License Required: Yes
License Type: DTC Permit
License Fee: $300 initial permit, $50 for renewals
License Expiration: 1 year from issue date
License Bond: No
Sales tax
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Sales Tax Rate: 5.500%
Local Sales Tax: No
Sales Tax on Shipping: Yes
Alcohol tax
Wine Tax: $0.60–$1.24/gal
Volume limits
Consumer Limit: No more than 12 cases per person per year.
Per State Aggregate: Unlimited
Returns
Sales and Use Tax: Quarterly by the 15th
Excise Tax: Annually by 30th of the month following expiration of license.
Direct Shipment: Annually by 30th of the month following expiration of license.
Record Retention: N/A
Product requirements*
Product Restrictions: Only wines produced by the permittee may be sold and shipped to consumers. Wine may not be shipped in containers that are smaller than 750ml.
Product Registration: Submit list of all product labels to be shipped to consumers in Maine at the time of application.
Registration Fees: None
Product Requirements: A direct shipper shall label each package to be shipped so that it conspicuously reads “Contains alcohol: Signature of person 21 years of age or older 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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