Maryland direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine shipping rules and regulations
It feels like everyone is ordering wine online. Does Maryland permit DTC wine shipping? Find out and learn wine tax rates and rules for your state.
Maryland wine taxes, permits, and rules
08/01/2021
Licensing
DTC License Required: Yes
License Type: DTC Permit
License Fee: $200
License Expiration: June 30 of each year
License Bond: Yes
Sales tax
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Sales Tax Rate: 9.000%
Local Sales Tax: No
Sales Tax on Shipping: No
Alcohol tax
Direct Wine Shipper Tax: $0.40–$1.50/gal
Volume limits
Consumer Limit: 18 cases per winery per household per year
Per State Aggregate: Unlimited
Returns
Sales and Use Tax: Quarterly by the 20th
Excise Tax: Quarterly by the 10th
Record Retention: At least 3 years
Product requirements*
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.
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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Streamline tax calculation and exemption management
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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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