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

It feels like everyone is ordering wine online. Does Missouri permit DTC wine shipping? Find out and learn wine tax rates and rules for your state.

Missouri 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: $0

License Expiration: June 30 of each year

License Bond: No

Sales tax

State Sales Tax: No

Local Sales Tax: No

Sales Tax on Shipping: No

Alcohol tax

Wine Direct Shipper Excise Tax: $0.42/gal

Volume limits

Consumer Limit: Two cases per person monthly

Per State Aggregate: Unlimited

Returns

Sales and Use Tax: N/A

Excise Tax: Annually by January 31

Record Retention: At least 2 years

Product requirements*

Product Restrictions: Only wines produced by the permittee on the winery premises may be sold and shipped to consumers.

Product Registration: Not required

Registration Fees: None

Product Requirements: All containers of wine delivered directly to a resident of Missouri must be conspicuously labeled with the words “Contains alcohol: Signature of person 21 years of age or older required for delivery” or be conspicuously labeled with wording preapproved by the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.

*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

Missouri 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.