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

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

Washington 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: $100

License Expiration: 1 year from issue date

License Bond: No

Sales tax

State Sales Tax: Yes

State Sales Tax Rate: 6.5%

Local Sales Tax: Yes

Local Sales Tax Range: 0%–3.9%

Sales Tax on Shipping: Yes

Alcohol tax

Wine Tax: $0.2292–$0.4536/L

Volume limits

Consumer Limit: Unlimited

Per State Aggregate: Unlimited

Returns

Sales and Use Tax: Filing frequency based on annual tax liability

Excise Tax: Monthly by the 20th (annual filing allowed under certain conditions)

Direct Shipment: N/A

Record Retention: At least 3 years

Product requirements*

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

Product Registration: N/A

Registration Fees: N/A

Product Requirements: Shipping container labeling must contain language that the package cannot be delivered to persons under 21 years of age or a person who appears intoxicated.

*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

Washington 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.