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District of Columbia

State Shipping Laws:

d.c.

Last Updated June 22, 2025

Direct Shipping Allowed

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.

Compliance Alerts

District of Columbia Sales Tax Changes for DTC

District of Columbia Increases Volume Limits

 

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Licensing Forms

Statues and Advisories

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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This information is intended for winegrower licensees only. All information above is provided as an informational aid and is not legal advice. Data may be out-of-date or incomplete. Please consult a lawyer before taking any action.