Send wine from Australia to the USA

How long does delivery to United States take?

Estimated transit: 4–6 weeks total. Dispatch is one week after the monthly cut-off, then allow 10–14 days for delivery. The carrier and final route are confirmed when the shipment is prepared.

What duties and taxes will I pay?

The 13.5% US tariff is collected upfront. Any other applicable import requirements are confirmed during the booking process.

How many bottles can I send?

Wine under 20% alcohol only. No spirits. Delivery is not available to Utah, Mississippi, Delaware, Rhode Island or Oklahoma.

US service is for wine under 20% alcohol. Spirits are not available.

What do I need for customs clearance?

Nothing further is required from you. We take care of US customs clearance and all the paperwork, so the receiver doesn’t need to do anything. Our shipping price includes US duties; any applicable US tariff is billed as a separate line item.

Where do you deliver?

Delivery is not available to Utah, Mississippi, Delaware, Rhode Island or Oklahoma.

Can I combine orders from several sellers?

Yes. Everything received by the monthly cut-off is combined into that month’s US consolidation. See the cut-off and dispatch dates below.

US monthly cut-off and dispatch dates

All wine received at our Adelaide warehouse by the cut-off date is automatically billed and sent in that month's consolidation. Dispatch is one week after the cut-off, and delivery is estimated at 10–14 days from dispatch. Wine received after a cut-off joins the following month's dispatch.

There is no December consolidation. Ask your sellers to send in time to reach us by the cut-off you're aiming for.

These dates are a guide only and are subject to airline capacity and customs clearance.

Why ship with CellarJet?

• Save up to 50% on 6 bottles, and up to 64% when you combine 12–24 bottles from several sellers, compared with leading international couriers’ advertised rates.
• Transit insurance is included, free on wine valued up to AUD 2,000.
• Buy from several Australian sellers; we combine your orders into the next monthly US dispatch.
• Powered by Get Freighted, with 85,000+ alcohol shipments over 20+ years.

Is it legal to ship wine from Australia to the USA?

Yes, when it is imported properly. Your wine travels through a licensed US importer as a personal shipment for your own use.

Which states can you deliver to?

All states except Utah, Mississippi, Delaware, Rhode Island and Oklahoma.

Can I send spirits to the USA?

No. US service is for wine under 20% alcohol only.

Do I pay duties when it arrives?

No. The 13.5% US tariff is collected upfront with your shipping charges, and we take care of customs clearance. Nothing further is required from you when it arrives.

Who can receive the delivery?

An adult aged 21 or over must sign for it.

What if I need to change the address or I won’t be home?

The receiver is emailed a carrier tracking link at the time of dispatch. Any address or delivery changes need to be made by the receiver through that link. If you won’t be home, you can redirect the delivery or send it to a pickup location to be held for collection.

Where can I check the official rules?

Check current import requirements with US Customs and Border Protection. This link opens the official website in a new tab.

Next step

See shipment requirements and request an estimate for this destination.