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Shipping Wine to Dist. of Columbia
Allowed
Direct-to-consumer wine shipping to Dist. of Columbia is allowed for licensed wineries that hold the required permit.
DTC Shipping Status
Allowed
Permit Required
Yes — a direct shipper permit is required · Fee: No Permit Required
Excise Tax Rate
$0.300/gal
Annual Volume Limit
1 case per person per month
Sales Tax
See comment
Product Registration
N
Approved Carriers
FedEx, UPS
Excise Filing Frequency
Monthly
Permit & licensing
Permit / License
No DTC permit required
Application forms
Taxes
Excise Tax Detail
Not required
Labeling & product rules
Brand / Label Registration
No
Up to one case per resident per month; larger shipments must be delivered to a licensee
Statutes & advisories
Agency contacts
DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA)
899 North Capitol Street NE, Suite 4200, Washington, DC 20002
DC Office of Tax and Revenue
1101 4th Street SW, Suite 270 West, Washington, DC 20024
Sourced from the Wine Institute Direct Shipping Table (updated 2025-05-20). Reference information only, not legal advice — verify current requirements with the Dist. of Columbia agency (official source ↗) before shipping.
Ship to Dist. of Columbia with confidence.
Wineport checks every order against Dist. of Columbia’s rules automatically, calculates the excise tax, and holds anything non-compliant before it ships.