http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ Wine Compliance Forums Forum: Winery Shipping Topics en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:35:10 +0000 http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/shipping-wine-in-us-mail-is-getting-near#post-66 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:03:31 +0000 USPSGround 66@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p>If you ever thought why doesn't the Postal Service ship wine or beer etc.. through the mail well it has to do with a law that's been in place for what seems like forever. However, that might be about to change. I work for the Postal Service and we are trying to overturn this law so that wineries and other wine direct to consumer businesses will be able to ship with the convenience of the us postal service. We have drafted a bill and it has since cleared its way through the DOJ. Our next step is to get a person on the hill to sponsor this bill and present it on the floor. This is probably the closest we've ever gotten to pushing this bill through and we could use your help. We are hoping that everyone that sees this blog and has a blog of their own will start to publicize the fact that this bill exists and to write their representatives telling them to move on this bill. If anyone would like more information on what the USPS is trying to do, or is interested in writing a letter to support our efforts to the USPS, please feel free to email me at <a href="mailto:louis.p.derienzo@usps.gov">louis.p.derienzo@usps.gov</a> and I will be happy to tell you about what we're up too and what the USPS could do to try and make shipping alcohol safer and less expensive for the wine shipping industry. </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/wine-shipment-to-maryland-consumers-using-current-law#post-38 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:21:59 +0000 mhhall 38@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p>My understanding from recently attending MD legislative hearings on Direct to Consumer wine shipment has led me to learn that existing law allows wine shipment through the ever user-friendly "Three Tier system" ..... Send wine to MD distributor who will deliver it to a local wine shop near the consumer.<br /> The MD Comptroller's office indicate that no licenses have been issued to use this method in 2007. Was wondering if anyone has tried using this system and can provide some info regarding their experiences with the MD wine distributors. I believe that the information would be useful to the MD legislators currently considering the Direct shipment bills. </p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Mike Hall / <a href="mailto:mhhall@enginsol.com">mhhall@enginsol.com</a> / Home: 410-298-0193 </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/updates-on-states-with-direct-shipping#post-37 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:50:11 +0000 jeff 37@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p>A good place to start is to <a href="http://www.shipcompliant.com/vs/">view the podcast</a> from the latest ShipCompliant Virtual Seminar. Steve Gross from the Wine Institute gave a great overview of recent changes and identified some states where changes are expected in 2008. </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/where-to-register-to-ship-direct-to-consumer#post-36 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:43:12 +0000 jeff 36@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p>The best free resource for wineries is the <a href="http://wi.shipcompliant.com/">Wine Institute direct shipping portal</a>. See my answer to a similar topic <a href="http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/differing-lawsregulationsrestrictionsguidelines?replies=2">here.</a> </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/differing-lawsregulationsrestrictionsguidelines#post-35 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:37:40 +0000 jeff 35@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p>The best way to get familiar with the all of the different laws is to visit the <a href="http://wi.shipcompliant.com/">Wine Institute direct shipping portal</a>. When you click on a state, you can see the rules for both offsite and onsite sales. On the state detail pages, we also show the reporting requirements with links to the reporting forms. Remember that all wine club, wine future, Internet, mail, phone and fax orders should be considered offsite transactions. Only orders that took place while the customer was physically present at the winery and where the wine inventory was on hand (no future or club orders) should be considered onsite transactions. Gifts are generally allowed under the wine shipping rules of the recipient's state. If you take an order with multiple gift destinations, you much follow the rules of each of the destination states.</p> <p>Another great resource is Corbin Houchin's <a href="http://shipcompliant.com/blog/document_library/dist_notes_current.pdf">Wine Distribution Notes</a>. Recommended reading for sure. Also, be sure to subscribe to the <a href="http://www.shipcompliantblog.com">ShipCompliant Blog</a> for running commentary and analysis from industry experts.</p> <p>Of course, if you are a ShipCompliant user, we'll handle all of the madness for you! </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/simplification-of-applicationprocessing-of-licenses-and-permits#post-34 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:22:51 +0000 jeff 34@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p>There are a couple of ways at looking at this question. First of all, the <a href="http://wi.shipcompliant.com/">Wine Institute direct shipping portal</a> is a great place to get information on the permit requirements for direct shipping. Click into each state and look at the Relevant Documents section for links to the forms. Also, there are a good number of compliance consultants that specialize in doing direct shipping permitting. </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/simplification-of-applicationprocessing-of-licenses-and-permits#post-33 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:31:07 +0000 mpratt 33@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p><em>The following was an attendee question from the <a href="http://shipcompliant.com/vs/">ShipCompliant Virtual Seminar</a> held on October 26th, 2007:</em><br /> Is there an entity that simplifies application/processing of licenses and permits to the states which allow direct to consumer shipment? </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/differing-lawsregulationsrestrictionsguidelines#post-32 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:29:49 +0000 mpratt 32@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p><em>The following was an attendee question from the <a href="http://shipcompliant.com/vs/">ShipCompliant Virtual Seminar</a> held on October 26th, 2007:</em><br /> Differing laws/regulations/restrictions/guidelines regarding shipping directly to consumers who purchase our wine in person (on site), telephone orders, internet orders from our websites, and regular, scheduled Wine Club shipments. So confusing...each state is different. Reporting guidelines when shipping to consumers whose billing address (or purchaser) is in one state but shipping to a consumer in a different state. </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/where-to-register-to-ship-direct-to-consumer#post-31 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:28:48 +0000 mpratt 31@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p><em>The following was an attendee question from the <a href="http://shipcompliant.com/vs/">ShipCompliant Virtual Seminar</a> held on October 26th, 2007:</em><br /> I am a new retail and consumer direct winery. Where do I have to register to ship direct to consumer. Where is it illegal for me to ship direct to consumers? </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/updates-on-states-with-direct-shipping#post-30 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:27:18 +0000 mpratt 30@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p><em>The following was an attendee question from the <a href="http://shipcompliant.com/vs/">ShipCompliant Virtual Seminar</a> held on October 26th, 2007:</em><br /> How can I find out updates on which states we can ship directly to? Are there states that will become available for Direct Shipping in the future? </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/basics-on-internet-sales-and-shipping#post-29 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:25:50 +0000 mpratt 29@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p><em>The following was an attendee question from the <a href="http://shipcompliant.com/vs/">ShipCompliant Virtual Seminar</a> held on October 26th, 2007:</em><br /> What are the basics that a new small winery owner needs to know for internet sales and shipping? </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/the-middle-man-in-direct-shipping#post-28 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:24:51 +0000 mpratt 28@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p><em>The following was an attendee question from the <a href="http://shipcompliant.com/vs/">ShipCompliant Virtual Seminar</a> held on October 26th, 2007:</em><br /> Many wineries use a "Middle man" to ship to states that are not compliant? What are the ramifications and how are they enforced? </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/additional-bonds-for-application#post-27 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:24:11 +0000 mpratt 27@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p><em>The following was an attendee question from the <a href="http://shipcompliant.com/vs/">ShipCompliant Virtual Seminar</a> held on October 26th, 2007:</em><br /> Which states required additional bonds and certificates when the application is submitted? </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/tax-charging-when-what-where-who#post-26 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:23:24 +0000 mpratt 26@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p><em>The following was an attendee question from the <a href="http://shipcompliant.com/vs/">ShipCompliant Virtual Seminar</a> held on October 26th, 2007:</em><br /> When do we charge sales tax and when do we not? When is it state and county specific and when is it not? Internet versus Tasting room sales - permit versus not having a permit and using a third party shipper - tax charging is confusing! </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/new-laws-for-2008#post-25 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:22:32 +0000 mpratt 25@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p><em>The following was an attendee question from the <a href="http://shipcompliant.com/vs/">ShipCompliant Virtual Seminar</a> held on October 26th, 2007:</em><br /> Any changes (new laws) for the coming year? </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/update-on-states-with-no-shipping-legislation#post-24 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:21:45 +0000 mpratt 24@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p><em>The following was an attendee question from the <a href="http://shipcompliant.com/vs/">ShipCompliant Virtual Seminar</a> held on October 26th, 2007:</em><br /> Are there any updates on individual states that have current legislation stopping direct shipping of wine? </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/latest-news-on-former-reciprocity-states#post-23 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:20:28 +0000 mpratt 23@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p><em>The following was an attendee question from the <a href="http://shipcompliant.com/vs/">ShipCompliant Virtual Seminar</a> held on October 26th, 2007:</em><br /> What is the latest news on changes by the former reciprocity states (Iowa, New Mexico &#38; West Virginia)? Is there anything happening with the "direct shipment not permissible states"? Any changes in reporting requirements from states changing their current status (Missouri, Oregon for example)? </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/economic-reporting-solutions-for-small-wineries#post-22 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:19:08 +0000 mpratt 22@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p><em>The following was an attendee question from the <a href="http://shipcompliant.com/vs/">ShipCompliant Virtual Seminar</a> held on October 26th, 2007:</em><br /> How do small wineries economically comply with the regulations each state has imposed? </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/direct-shipping-in-larger-consumption-states#post-21 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:17:32 +0000 mpratt 21@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p><em>The following was an attendee question from the <a href="http://shipcompliant.com/vs/">ShipCompliant Virtual Seminar</a> held on October 26th, 2007:</em><br /> What is the burden of doing direct ship business in each of the larger states (by wine consumption) </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/universal-plan-for-shipping#post-20 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:14:31 +0000 mpratt 20@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p><em>The following was an attendee question from the <a href="http://shipcompliant.com/vs/">ShipCompliant Virtual Seminar</a> held on October 26th, 2007:</em><br /> The state-by-state laws, costs and reporting make is prohibitive for small wineries to engage in selling our wines to our customers who are traveling but want wine shipped. Is there not any effort to have some sort of 'universal' plan for shipping that can benefit all wineries and not just the large ones? </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/fed-ex-ups-and-dhl#post-19 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:13:11 +0000 mpratt 19@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p><em>The following was an attendee question from the <a href="http://shipcompliant.com/vs/">ShipCompliant Virtual Seminar</a> held on October 26th, 2007:</em><br /> Why do you only see Fed-Ex and UPS listed as shippers and not DHL? Does DHL have different shipping status that makes them able to ship wine to states that you can get a permit to but are UPS and Fed-Ex prohibited? </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/resources-to-comply-with-sales-tax-collection#post-18 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:12:09 +0000 mpratt 18@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p><em>The following was an attendee question from the <a href="http://shipcompliant.com/vs/">ShipCompliant Virtual Seminar</a> held on October 26th, 2007:</em><br /> What resources are available to comply with sales tax collections based on delivery address? (Location by zip code is not always accurate.) </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/wisconsin-permit-system-vetoed#post-14 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:22:35 +0000 jeff 14@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p>We just made a post about <a href="http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/2007/10/26/doyle-uses-line-item-veto-on-wisconsin-budget-bill/">Governor Doyle's line item veto </a>that nixed the wine shipping permit system passed by the state congress. What are your thoughts on this? </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/reciprocity-states-and-washington#post-10 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:50:15 +0000 Rebecca 10@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p>I have not found a whole lot of clarity on how reciprocity states interact with shipments from Washington State wineries. I need to know which ones will accept shipments... Thanks! </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/indiana-clarifies-shipping-rules#post-9 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:41:27 +0000 Kiersten 9@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p>We would like to be able to ship to IN but have a distributor in the state. </p> http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/topic/indiana-clarifies-shipping-rules#post-8 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:24:59 +0000 jeff 8@http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/forums/ <p>See our <a href="http://shipcompliantblog.com/blog/2007/10/15/indiana-clarifies-shipping-rules-wine-institute-recommends-member-wineries-begin-shipments/">recent post </a>for the details of the clarification from the Indiana ATC. Now that the Wine Institute recommends to members that they apply for a permit and begin shipping into Indiana, are you going to add Indiana to your list of shipping states? Were you planning on shipping there anyway? I'm curious to hear the perspective of wineries on this one. </p>