District of Columbia alcohol DTC shipping reference
This page summarizes the existing Compliant Bootlegger direct-to-consumer reference for District of Columbia. Information is for general guidance only, may not be complete or current, and is not legal advice. Verify all requirements with state authorities before shipping.
Wine direct shipping: Permitted
- License name
- No license required
- Volume limits
- One case per individual per month
- Sales tax rate
- 10.25% for alcohol (only if nexus: $100K+ or 200+ annual transactions)
- Excise tax rate
- $0.30/gallon for still wine 14% or less; $0.40/gallon higher; $0.45/gallon sparkling
- Package warning
- Contains Alcohol: Signature of person 21 years or older required for delivery
Cider direct shipping: Permitted
- License name
- No license required
- Volume limits
- One case per individual per month
- Sales tax rate
- 10.25% for alcohol (only if nexus)
- Excise tax rate
- $0.30/gallon for 14% or less
- Package warning
- Contains Alcohol: Signature of person 21 years or older required for delivery
Spirits direct shipping: Permitted
- License name
- No license required
- Volume limits
- One case per individual per month
- Sales tax rate
- 10.25% for alcohol (only if nexus)
- Excise tax rate
- $1.50 per gallon (DtC shippers not required to remit)
- Package warning
- Contains Alcohol: Signature of person 21 years or older required for delivery
Retailer direct shipping: Permitted
- License name
- No license required for retailers
- Volume limits
- One case per individual per month
- Sales tax rate
- 10.25% for alcohol (only if nexus)
- Package warning
- Contains Alcohol: Signature of person 21 years or older required for delivery