Compliance News
Updated January 31, 2012
LOUISIANA WINE DIRECT SHIPPER REPORTS MUST NOW BE FILED QUARTERLY
Effective January 1st, 2012 all Direct Shippers are required to report quarterly for the Direct to Consumer Excise Tax Return For Wines Shipped Directly to Consumers.
NEW LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUPPLIERS OF SPIRITS IN WASHINGTON STATE
Beginning 3/1/12 Washington state will require all suppliers of Spirits to obtain a Certificate of Approval to continue importing and selling products in the state of Washington.
TTB ANNOUNCES REVISIONS TO THE TTB LABEL APPROVAL FORM
TTB announces revisions to the TTB Label Approval Form and they invite the public to comment on the proposed changes . . .
Massachusetts State Requirements
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WHOLESALE WINE SHIPMENTS
| Secretary of State Registration |
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| Tax or Business Registration |
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| Wholesaler License |
Required, $500.00 filing fee |
| Brand Registration |
Required |
| UNIMERC or Registration Code |
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| Copy of Federal Basic Permit |
Required |
| Copy of Resident State License |
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| Distributor Appointments |
Required |
| Territory Assignments |
Required |
| Vintage Change Notification |
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| Size Change Notification |
Required |
| Pack Change Notification |
Required |
| Licensed Salesperson |
Required |
| Shipment Report |
Report Of Alcoholic Beverages Shipped Into Ma, filed monthly |
DIRECT-T0-CONSUMER WINE SHIPMENTS
| Shipments Allowed (OffSite) |
Yes |
| Shipments Allowed (OnSite) |
No |
| Authorized Winery License Type |
Producers Only |
| Certificate of Authority |
Required, $400.00 filing fee |
| Tax or Business Registration |
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| License Required (OffSite) |
Required, $100.00 filing fee |
| License Required (OnSite) |
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| UNIMERC or Registration Code |
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| Copy of Federal Basic Permit |
Required |
| Copy of Resident State License |
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| Excise Tax Report |
Alcoholic Beverages Excise Return, filed monthly, $0.55 per gallon tax |
| State Aggregate Shipment Limit |
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| Consumer Shipment Limit (OffSite) |
No more than 320 bottles (750 mls) per year per household |
| Consumer Shipment Limit (OnSite) |
No limit to on site purchases |
SELF-DISTRIBUTION WINE SHIPMENTS
| Certificate of Authority |
Producers Only, $400.00 filing fee |
| Tax or Business Registration |
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| Self-Distribution License |
Required |
| UNIMERC or Registration Code |
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| Copy of Federal Basic Permit |
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| Copy of Resident State License |
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| Winery Annual Production Limit |
No more than 30,000 gallons per year |
| State Aggregate Shipment Limit |
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