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

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Montana wine taxes, permits, and rules

Last Updated:

08/01/2021

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Licensing

DTC License Required: Yes

License Type: DTC Endorsement

License Fee: $50

License Expiration: September 30 of each year

License Bond: No

Sales tax

State Sales Tax: No

Local Sales Tax: No

Sales Tax on Shipping: No

Alcohol tax

Winery Tax: $0.27/L

Volume limits

Consumer Limit: Limit of 18 cases per person per year

Per State Aggregate: Unlimited

Returns

Sales and Use Tax: N/A

Excise Tax: Monthly by the 15th if more than 1,000 liters shipped, annually by October 15 if less than 1,000 liters shipped

Direct Shipment: Monthly by the 15th if more than 1,000 liters shipped, annually by October 15 if less than 1,000 liters shipped

Record Retention: At least 3 years

Product requirements*

Product Restrictions: Direct shipment of wine over 16% ABV prohibited.

Product Registration: Submit copies of federal label approvals for any brands not currently distributed by a Montana wholesaler that will be sold and shipped to consumers in Montana.

Registration Fees: None

Product Requirements: A shipment of table wine must be conspicuously labeled with the words “Contains Alcohol: Signature of Person Age 21 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

Montana 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.