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Minnesota

State Shipping Laws:

minnesota

Last Updated June 23, 2025

Direct Shipping Allowed

Permit

DTC Permit

Required

No

Sales Tax

See Alert

Excise Tax

Required

No

Volume Limit

Limits per Winery

Calendar Year

2 cases per person

Reporting

Required

No

Product Requirements

Product Registration

Required

No

Additional Information


Wineries may ship, for personal use and not for resale, not more than two cases of wine, containing a maximum of nine liters per case, in any calendar year to any resident of Minnesota age 21 or over.

  • The shipping container of any wine sent under this section must be clearly marked Alcoholic Beverages: adult signature (over 21 years of age) required.
  • Starting Oct. 1, 2019, remote sellers, including wineries, that have 200 or more retail sales shipped into Minnesota or more than $100,000 in retail sales shipped into Minnesota during a period of 12 consecutive months must register with the Minnesota Department of Revenue and collect and remit sales tax.  Wineries that fall under this threshold and meet the Small Seller Exception are not required to take any action.

Compliance Alerts


Minnesota DTC Law Reminder

 

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Contact Information

Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division

445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1600
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: (651) 201-7507
Fax: (651) 297-5259

Minnesota Department of Revenue
600 North Robert St.
St. Paul, MN 55146
Phone: (651) 296-6181 (sales tax)
Phone: (651) 556-3036 (excise tax)

 

 

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 Data may be out-of-date or incomplete.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