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Shipping Wine to South Dakota

Allowed

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

DTC Shipping Status
Allowed
Permit Required
Yes — a direct shipper permit is required · Fee: $100
Excise Tax Rate
$0.930/gal
14.1–20% ABW ($2.07 for 20.1–24%): $1.45/gal
Sparkling wine: $2.07/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
Direct Wine Shipper License (+ Sales & Use Tax license, one application)
Fee
$100
Expiration / Renewal
Dec. 31 each year
Application forms

Taxes

Sales / Use Tax
4.2% state
Local Tax
Yes
Tax on Shipping
Yes
Excise Tax Detail
Wine 3.2–14% ABW: $0.93/gal; 14.1–20%: $1.45/gal; 20.1–24%: $2.07/gal; Sparkling: $2.07/gal; plus 2% wholesale occupational tax of purchase price

Reporting & filing

Excise Tax Due
Quarterly by the 15th
Sales Tax Due
Quarterly by the 15th
Direct-Shipment Report Due
Quarterly by the 15th (must include carrier tracking numbers)
Record Retention
At least 3 years
Reporting forms

Labeling & product rules

Brand / Label Registration
Yes
Label Fee
$17.50–$25 per brand label
Label Expiration
Dec. 31 each year
Required shipping-carton label
Conspicuous words that package contains alcohol and signature of person 21+ required for delivery

Only wine produced under shipper's federal basic permit; no below-cost sales; age verification via online service or copy of govt photo ID

Statutes & advisories

Agency contacts

Special Tax Division, South Dakota Department of Revenue
445 East Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501-3100

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

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