New Hampshire

A Direct Shipper Permit is required to ship wine to consumers in New Hampshire. A winery must submit a copy of their TTB winery permit and a copy of their Certificate of Authority from their state of domicile Secretary of State or appropriate governing authority.

• Direct shippers must pay an 8% mark-up fee on the retail price of wine shipped to consumers to the NH Liquor Commission. NH does not impose an excise or sales tax on wine.
• Direct Shipper permittee monthly reports and/or fees must be received by the Division no later than the 15th.
• The direct shipment of powdered alcohol products are prohibited.
• Direct shipments to dry towns are prohibited. The only dry town is Ellsworth.
• There is an annual Aggregate Volume Limit of 600 liters. If a direct shipper wants to ship more than 600 liters (800 750-ml bottles) of the same brand into NH during a calendar year the shipper must offer to sell a matching amount to the NH Liquor Commission.
• A direct shipper may ship directly to New Hampshire consumers over 21 years of age or licensees in packages clearly marked “Alcoholic Beverages, adult signature (over 21 years of age) required.”

Direct shipper permittees must inform the Division if they are using the services of a fulfillment house to ship into NH and Fulfillment houses must be approved by the Commission prior to shipping into the state.    Once approved, Fulfillment Houses shall submit their monthly reporting form by the 10th day of each month for the previous month.