US wine import price calculator
Estimate the shelf price your wine is likely to reach in the United States — landed cost, federal and state excise, the three-tier markups, and sales tax, all the way from ex-cellar to retail. Built on a state-by-state reference model.
Your shipment
InputsLeave at 0% for most EU origins today. Set 15% to model the proposed tariff.
per 750 ml bottle
Cost breakdown — per 750ml bottle
How the shelf price builds up from your ex-cellar price.
How this calculator works
The model follows the path every imported bottle takes through the US market: ocean freight and insurance to port, customs and federal excise, then the state-level excise, three-tier markups and sales tax that vary widely from one state to the next. Federal excise is driven by ABV and container size; state rules depend on whether the destination is an open or a control state.
Federal & state excise
Federal excise is applied per gallon by ABV band — $1.07 (≤14%), $1.57 (14–21%) and $3.15 (>21%), confirmed current for 2026. State excise is looked up per state and ABV bracket, with wholesale taxes and monopoly markups modelled separately so they aren't double-counted.
Section 301 tariffs
Earlier 25% tariffs on certain EU wines remain suspended. A possible 15% tariff has been discussed for late 2025; for now most EU origins (France, Italy, Portugal, Romania) enter without added Section 301 duty — subject to change.
Freight & exchange rates
Logistics costs have stabilised versus 2022–23, but EUR–USD has moved through the year. Adjust the per-case freight and your ex-cellar price to reflect current rates.
Labelling & certification
The TTB has issued clarifications on labelling and certification for imported wine — notably ABV tolerance and ingredient disclosure. Confirm compliance before shipping.