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Florida

State Shipping Laws:

florida

Last Updated June 22, 2025

Direct Shipping Allowed

Permit

DTC Permit

Required

No

Excise Tax

Required

Yes

Wine < 17.259%

$2.25/gal

Wine ≥ 17.259%

$3.00/gal

Sparkling Wine

$3.50/gal

Volume Limit

Limits per Winery

  • Unlimited

Reporting

Required

Yes

Excise Tax

Monthly by the 10th

Direct Shipment

Monthly by the 10th

Record Retention

At least 3 years

Product Requirements

Product Restrictions

Yes

  • Wine may not be shipped in a container larger than 1 gallon, except for individual glass containers holding 4.5L, 6L, 12L and 15L.

Additional Information


Effective February 16, 2006, wineries may legally ship wine to consumers in Florida. A permit is not required and there are no quantity limits.

  • There are 2 dry counties (Lafayette and Liberty) in Florida where direct wine shipments are prohibited.
  • A container may not exceed 1 gallon, with limited exceptions. Beginning July 1, 2024, additional allowable container sizes include individual glass containers holding 4.5L, 6L, 9L, 12L, and 15L.
  • Once a winery ships to a FL consumer they are obligated to file a monthly report and remit excise taxes on direct wine shipments.
  • Effective July 1, 2021, remote out-of-state retailers are required to collect, report, and remit sales and use tax, including any applicable local tax, on DTC sales shipped into the state if the retailer has made taxable remote FL sales in excess of $100,000 over the previous calendar year. Otherwise, sales/use taxes are to be reported and paid by the consumer.
  • Adult signature requirements such as those used in the FedEx and UPS wine shipping programs must be adhered to for all shipments.

Compliance Alerts


 

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Contact Information

Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1027
Phone: (850) 487-1395
Fax: (850) 922-5175

Florida Department of Revenue
5050 West Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: (850) 488-6800

 

 

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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 Data may be out-of-date or incomplete.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.