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Shipping Wine to Nebraska

Allowed

Direct-to-consumer wine shipping to Nebraska is allowed for licensed wineries that hold the required permit.

DTC Shipping Status
Allowed
Permit Required
Yes — a direct shipper permit is required · Fee: $500
Excise Tax Rate
$0.950/gal
Annual Volume Limit
12 cases per person per calendar year
Sales Tax
Y
Product Registration
Y
Approved Carriers
FedEx, UPS
Excise Filing Frequency
Quarterly

Permit & licensing

Permit / License
S1 Direct-to-Consumer License
Fee
$500
Expiration / Renewal
April 30 each year
Application forms

Taxes

Sales / Use Tax
5.50% state
Local Tax
Yes
Tax on Shipping
Yes
Excise Tax Detail
Wine: $0.95/gal

Reporting & filing

Excise Tax Due
Annually by Jan. 25
Sales Tax Due
Annually by Jan. 20
Direct-Shipment Report Due
Annually by Jan. 25
Record Retention
At least 3 years
Reporting forms

Labeling & product rules

Brand / Label Registration
Yes (required for DTC since 7/1/2024; each brand registered once)
Label Fee
$20 new label, $0 renewal
Label Expiration
June 30 each year
Required shipping-carton label
CONTAINS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; SIGNATURE OF PERSON AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY (16-pt type)

Must notify NE-licensed wholesalers of intent to sell brands DTC; complete DOR Form 20 for Sales Tax Permit

Statutes & advisories

Agency contacts

Nebraska Liquor Control Commission
301 Centennial Mall South, PO Box 95046, Lincoln, NE 68509-5046
Nebraska Department of Revenue
PO Box 94818, Lincoln, NE 68509-4818

Sourced from the Wine Institute Direct Shipping Table (updated 2025-05-20). Reference information only, not legal advice — verify current requirements with the Nebraska agency (official source ↗) before shipping.

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