Alcohol Shipping Center, FedExHow to Legally Ship Alcohol Products via FedEx
We will show you how to get started shipping wine with FedEx in the U.S. and internationally.
Only FedEx-approved, licensed alcohol shippers that have entered into a FedEx Alcohol Shipping Agreement can ship alcohol.Consumers are not allowed to ship alcohol via FedEx.
The recipient must be a business entity that holds appropriate alcohol licenses and the shipment must comply with applicable laws.FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, or FedEx Home Delivery can be used to move shipments.
FedEx only transports wine.Wine shipments are limited to the destination states outlined in the Direct-to-Consumer Reference Guide and must comply with applicable law.
Shippers are required to use FedEx automation for alcohol shipments.Shippers are required to tell FedEx if the shipment is intended for a "Licensee" or "Consumer".
Shippers should choose the "Licensee" designation for alcohol shipments intended for recipients with a state or federal license.Shippers can use this designation for the shipment of alcohol samples to non-licensees at commercial addresses for commercial purposes.The shipment of alcohol samples to a research facility.All shipments must comply with the laws and regulations.There are no shipments designated as "Licensee" that may be destined for a residential address.
Shippers should choose the "Consumer" designation for wine shipped directly to an individual consumer for personal consumption regardless of whether the shipment is destined for a residential or commercial address.All consumer shipments have to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
This clarification is not legal advice.FedEx does not advise customers on legal issues regarding the shipment of alcoholic beverages.Customers will not tender any wine or alcohol shipment to FedEx that does not comply with all applicable laws and regulations according to the FedEx alcohol shipping agreement.Customers should contact their legal counsel if they have legal questions.
FedEx only transports wine internationally.Only the following countries or territories can be shipped via FedEx.
International alcohol shipments can only be shipped via FedEx Express.FedEx may never be used for international alcohol shipments.It is the shipper's responsibility to know and comply with all applicable laws and regulations for all international licensee-to-consumer shipments.
You need a FedEx account number.You can create an account on the fedex.com page if you don't have one.
The FedEx account executive can help you with the authorization process.You can request that an account executive call you by calling FedEx Customer Service at 1.800.GoFedEx.
Signing a FedEx Alcohol Shipping agreement is required for all alcohol shipments.Contact your FedEx account executive if you have any questions.
You can submit your packaging for analysis if it isn't listed as an acceptable type.FedEx Packaging Services can help you improve your packaging strategies and save you money.We don't charge FedEx customers for these services.To get assistance, download and complete the applications below.FedEx Packaging Services can be reached by phone at 1.800.633.7019.
It is your responsibility to make sure an adult is available to sign for the shipment.If no eligible adult is available at the original address to sign for an alcohol shipment, you can call FedEx Customer Service at 1.800.GoFedEx.The alcohol package can be shipped via FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx Home Delivery.The original delivery address must be in the same state as the alternate address.You will see an address correction/re route on your invoice if you pay a fee for this service.Fees and Other Shipping Information can be found in the FedEx Service Guide.
You need a FedEx account number.You can create an account on the fedex.com page if you don't have one.
The FedEx account executive can help you with the authorization process.You can request that an account executive call you by calling FedEx Customer Service at 1.800.GoFedEx.
Signing a FedEx Alcohol Shipping agreement is required for all alcohol shipments.Contact your FedEx account executive if you have any questions.
You can submit your packaging for analysis if it isn't listed as an acceptable type.FedEx Packaging Services can help you improve your packaging strategies and save you money.We don't charge FedEx customers for these services.To get assistance, download and complete the applications below.FedEx Packaging Services can be reached by phone at 1.800.633.7019.
It is your responsibility to make sure an adult is available to sign for the shipment.If no eligible adult is available at the original address to sign for an alcohol shipment, you can call FedEx Customer Service at 1.800.GoFedEx.FedEx Express in the U.S. offers the shipment reroute option for alcohol packages.The original delivery address must be in the same state as the alternate address.You will see an address correction/re route on your invoice if you pay a fee for this service.Fees and Other Shipping Information can be found in the FedEx Service Guide.
Because FedEx policy only allows approved licensees to ship alcohol, individual consumers who receive a wine shipment are not allowed to return it.
Determine the expected delivery date and time for your FedEx Express, FedEx Ground or FedEx Home Delivery shipment by using the Get rates & transit times tool.
Do you need your wine delivered right away?You and your customers will get a head start on the day with our three overnight services.
FedEx is the first company to offer overnight shipping.Depending on the destination, delivery can be done by 8 or 9 a.m. the next day.Hawaii service is outbound only.
FedEx Priority Overnight is a service.Delivery is done by 10:30 a.m. the next business day to most areas.All 50 states are available.Also available on Saturday.
FedEx Standard Overnight is a service.Delivery is done by 4:30 p.m. the next day to most areas.Only certain areas of Alaska and Hawaii are available.
FedEx 2Day® is a service.Delivery by 4:30 p.m. in 2 business days to most areas.All 50 states are available.Also available on Saturday.
FedEx Express Saver® Delivery can be done in 3 business days to most areas.Only Alaska and Hawaii are available.
If your U.S. shipments don't require the speed of express shipping, consider the reliable, cost-effective, day-definite delivery provided by these FedEx Ground services.
FedEx Ground.Delivery to every U.S. business address is provided in 1 to 5 business days.Most of the country has FedEx Ground overnight service.
FedEx home delivery.Delivery to every U.S. residential address in 1 to 5 business days is competitively priced.You also get FedEx Home Delivery.
FedEx cannot be used for international alcohol shipments.
FedEx International Priority® services help you be more efficient and responsive to your customers.
The countries or territories in which FedEx Express is licensed to transport wine shipments are listed.
In these and additional countries/territories, FedEx Express also delivers licensee-to-licensee shipments.To find out if licensee-to-licensee shipping is available in a country, please call 1.800.GoFedEx.
There is an exhibit of and instructions for completing the Simplified Export Certificate for U.S. Wine for Export to the European Community.
FedEx can transport wine shipments from licensed sholders to consumers, according to the Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping State Reference Guide.Licensee-to-licensee shipments are not covered by the state reference guides.There are explanations of some of the terms used.