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STATE SHIPPING LAWS: District of Columbia

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Last Updated: April 7, 2023

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Permit

DTC Permit
  • Required: No

Sales Tax

See OTR Notice 2019-2 South Dakota V. Wayfair, Inc.

Excise Tax

  • Required: No

Volume Limit

Limits per Winery
  • Calendar month:1 case per person

Reporting

  • Required:No

Product Requirements

Product Registration
  • Required:No

Additional Information

A winery outside the District may ship directly up to one case (nine liters) of wine to a single resident in a one-month period.  Shipments in excess of one case must be delivered to a licensee.

District of Columbia Sales Tax Changes for DTC

March 7, 2019

As a result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, the District of Columbia has passed legislation requiring some remote sellers, including wineries, without a physical presence in D.C. to start collecting and remitting the 10.25% sales tax. Prior to this, only wineries located in D.C. were required to do so. … Read More ⟶

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Licensing Forms

  • New Business Registration for Qualifying Remote Sellers

Statutes & Advisories

  • DC Code § 25–772. Unlawful importation of beverages.
  • Quick Guide for Out-of-State Suppliers, Manufacturers, Importers
  • OTR NOTICE 2019-02: South Dakota V. Wayfair, Inc.
  • Remote Seller FAQs

CONTACT INFORMATION

Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration
899 North Capitol Street NE, Suite 4200
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 442-4423
Fax: (202) 442-9563
Email: abca@dc.gov
Office of Tax and Revenue
1101 4th Street, SW
Suite 270 West
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 727-4829
Fax: (202) 442-6890
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