DTC License Required: Yes

License Type: DTC Permit

License Fee: $200

License Expiration: June 30 of each year

License Bond: Yes

State Sales Tax: Yes

State Sales Tax Rate: 9.000%

Local Sales Tax: No

Sales Tax on Shipping: No

Direct Wine Shipper Tax: $0.40–$1.50/gal

Consumer Limit: 18 cases per winery per household per year

Per State Aggregate: Unlimited

Sales and Use Tax: Quarterly by the 20th

Excise Tax: Quarterly by the 10th

Record Retention: At least 3 years

Product Restrictions: A direct wine shipper’s permit entitles the holder to sell only those wines it has produced

Product Registration: Submit a list of wines (identified by brand name and type) at the time of licensure or renewal to be shipped to Maryland consumers. Only product labels identified on the list may be shipped.

Registration Fees: None

Product Requirements: All containers of wine shipped directly to a Maryland consumer must be conspicuously labeled with the following: name of shipper; name and address of consumer; and the words “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.

Maryland 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.