Arkansas | Wine Institute

State Shipping Laws:

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Last Updated August 12, 2025

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Direct Shipping Allowed

DTC Permit

DTC Permit

Required

Yes

Fee

$50 initial permit, $25 renewals

Expiration

Each year on June 30th

Sales Tax

Required

Yes

State

6.5%

Local

Yes

Tax On Shipping

Yes

Excise Tax

Required

Yes

Light Wine (0.5% - 5% ABW)

$0.25/gal

Wine/Vinous Liquor (more than 5% ABW)

$0.75/gal

Liquor Excise Tax

3% of the sales price

Volume Limit

Limits per Winery

Annual

24 cases per person

Reporting

Required

Yes

Excise

Monthly

Liquor Excise

Monthly

Sales

Monthly

Direct Shipment

Quarterly

Product Requirements

Label Registration

Required

Yes

Fee

$15 per label

Expiration

June 30th of each year

Additional Information

The new direct shipping law (Act 675 of 2025) based on Wine Institute’s model direct shipping legislation is effective on Aug. 5th, 2025.

Wine may only be shipped to an adult consumer’s private residence that is located in wet county.
All brand labels must be registered with the ABC division online in PRO prior to being shipped into the state.
Direct shippers must collect local sales tax, in addition to the $0.75 per gallon wine excise tax, 6.5% state sales tax and 3% liquor sales tax.
The outside of each package must conspicuously state: “CONTAINS ALCOHOL: SIGNATURE OF PERSON AGE 21 OR OLDER REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY”.