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

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South Carolina 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: $600

License Expiration: Even years on August 31

License Bond: No

Sales tax

State Sales Tax: Yes

State Sales Tax Rate: 6.000%

Local Sales Tax: Yes

Local Sales Tax Range: 0%–3%

Sales Tax on Shipping: Yes

Alcohol tax

Out of State Wine Shipper Tax: $0.2535/L

Additional Wine Tax: $0.0507/L

Volume limits

Consumer Limit: 24 bottles per person per month

Per State Aggregate: Unlimited

Returns

Sales and Use Tax: Monthly by the 20th

Excise Tax: Annually by Jan 20th

Record Retention: At least 3 years

Product requirements*

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

Product Registration: Not required

Registration Fees: None

Product Requirements: Before sending a shipment to a resident of South Carolina, an out-of-state shipper first shall ensure that all containers of wine shipped directly to a resident in South Carolina are labeled conspicuously with 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

South Carolina 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.