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

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

Pennsylvania 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: $250

License Expiration: December 31 of each year

License Bond: No

Sales tax

State Sales Tax: Yes

State Sales Tax Rate: 6.000%

Local Sales Tax: Yes

Local Sales Tax Range: 0%–2.0%

Sales Tax on Shipping: Yes

Alcohol tax

Wine Excise Tax: $2.50/gal

Volume limits

Consumer Limit: 36 cases per person per calendar year

Per State Aggregate: Unlimited

Returns

Sales and Use Tax: Quarterly by the 20th

Excise Tax: Quarterly by the 20th

Direct Shipment: Quarterly by the end of the month following the end of the quarter

Record Retention: N/A

Product requirements*

Product Restrictions: Only wines produced or bottled by the permittee may be sold and shipped to consumers

Product Registration: No

Registration Fees: N/A

Product Requirements: The outside of boxes must be labeled with the phrase “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

Pennsylvania 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.