Wine Industry

Wondering how to get started in the Wine Industry? Visit our industry startup guide: Getting Started in the TTB-Regulated Industry. Have a permit to operate in the Wine Industry and looking for next steps? See our industry compliance guide: Maintaining Compliance in a TTB-Regulated Business.

Key Wine Topics

	Wine Labeling Labeling activities including personalized labels, COLAs Online, and allowable changes…		Permits Help for new wine industry members needing a Federal Basic Permit. You can apply online!
	Importing/Exporting Resources for wine importers, wine exporters, and wholesalers too.		Certification Requirements Help for submitting production practices/procedures certificates for imported natural wine.
	Wine Statistics Monthly and yearly statistical releases going back to 2012.		Formula Approval Some products require formula approval before you can submit your labels to TTB. Check if your beverage requires formula approval or lab analysis.
	Laws, Regulations, and Guidance Regulatory information relating to the wine industry		Other Wine Topics Links for other topics including Wine Treating Materials, Approved Grape Names and more

File Excise Tax Returns and Wine Operations Reports Annually	Ship or Bring Alcohol into the U.S. for Personal Use
Start a Winery or Other Wine-Related Business	Learn more about Cider
Determine and Pay Taxes	Learn more about Honey Wine (Mead)
Submit a Product Sample	Maintain Compliance in a TTB-Regulated Industry
File a Disaster Claim	See More Wine Questions
Apply for a Variance

CONTACT US

Questions? If you have questions regarding permits, applications, bonds, tax payments, etc., you may contact the National Revenue Center online or at 877-882-3277 (Toll Free), or see more contacts for wine. If you're having technical issues with our online applications contact the TTB Help Desk or see the TTB Online Help Center.

Page last reviewed: April 6, 2017
Page last updated: May 26, 2023
Maintained by: Office of Communications