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State Shipping Laws: Iowa

Summary

On July 1, 2010 Iowa transitioned from a reciprocal state to a permit state. Wineries must have a valid direct shipping permit in order to ship to consumers in Iowa. Wineries must apply for a direct shipping permit using Iowa's elicensing website. Direct Shippers must pay an annual license fee of $25, post a $5000 bond and pay monthly excise taxes. There is no volume limit and direct shippers are not required to pay the sales tax.

License Required

Winery must obtain a license from the state in order to ship wine directly to consumers.

  • A license costing $25.00 is required for both onsite and offsite sales, and must be renewed every year.

Offsite Rules

Onsite Rules

Iowa

Contact Information

Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
1918 S.E. Hulsizer Avenue
Ankeny, IA 50021
Phone: 515 281 7400
Fax: 515 281 7385

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