How to Ship Wine Legally and Safely
How to Ship Wine Legally and Safely
Wine shipments require a licensed carrier (FedEx, UPS — USPS does not ship alcohol). Pack each bottle upright in a molded pulp or foam wine shipper inside a double-wall box (ECT-44 minimum). Adult-signature delivery is required on every parcel.
Quick facts
| In-stock SKUs | 22 |
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| Total options | 22 |
| Price from | $8.49 |
| Price to | $100.05 |
| Average price | $34.46 |
| Materials | corrugated, kraft, bubble, plastic, paper, white, red |
| Strengths | ECT-48, ECT-44 |
| Pack quantities | 15, 25, 500 |
In-stock options
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6x6x6 ECT-44 Heavy-Duty Kraft Corrugated Boxes - 40% Stronger, Bundle of 25
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8x8x8 ECT-48 Double Wall Kraft Boxes - Heavy Duty Shipping, Bundle of 15
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6x6x6 ECT-48 Double Wall Boxes - Heavy-Duty Kraft Corrugated, Bundle of 15
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1/2" x 48" x 125' Perforated Bubble Roll - UPS-Ready Cushioning
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3/16" x 12" x 300' Bubble Wrap Roll (4-Pack) - UPS-Ready Perforated Cushioning
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3/16" x 24" x 300' Bubble Wrap Roll - UPS-Ready Shock Protection (2-Pack)
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4" x 250' A-Flute Kraft Singleface Corrugated Roll - Void Fill & Padding
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9" x 250' A-Flute Kraft Singleface Corrugated Roll - Protective Void Fill
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12" x 900' Kraft Paper Roll - 40 lb. Recycled Void Fill & Wrap
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2" Gray Plastic Strapping Tape Dispenser - Fast Hand-Held Carton Sealing, 1 Each
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1/2" x 5 yds 3M 4466 Double Sided Foam Tape - Precision Cushioning
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2" Steel/Plastic Carton Sealing Tape Dispenser - Top Gun Pistol Grip, 1 Each
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3x5" This Side Up Arrow Labels Semi-Gloss - 500/Roll
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3x5" Fragile This Side Up Labels Semi-Gloss Red/White 500/Roll
When to use
- Warehouse teams training new pick/pack staff.
- DTC founders documenting a repeatable packing SOP.
Alternatives to consider
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16x12x12 ECT-44 Heavy-Duty Kraft Corrugated Boxes - Bundle of 15
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12x12x10 ECT-48 Double Wall Corrugated Boxes - Bundle of 15
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3/16" Cohesive Bubble Roll 12" x 300' - Residue-Free Void Fill, 4-Pack
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3/16" Anti-Static Bubble Roll 24" x 175' - Pink Dispenser Pack
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1/2" Bubble Roll 24" x 125' Clear Polyethylene - Perforated UPS Ready (2-Pack)
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5/16" Bubble Wrap Roll 188' Clear Polyethylene - Perforated UPS-Ready, 2-Pack
Also stocked
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12x6x6 ECT-44 Heavy-Duty Kraft Corrugated Boxes - 25 Pack
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10x10x10 ECT-48 Double Wall Corrugated Boxes - Heavy-Duty Shipping, 15-Pack
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8x8x8 Heavy-Duty ECT-44 Kraft Corrugated Boxes - 25 Pack Bundle
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12x12x8 ECT-48 Double Wall Corrugated Boxes - Heavy Duty, Bundle of 15
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12x12x12 ECT-48 Double Wall Corrugated Boxes - Heavy Duty, Bundle of 15
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3/16" x 48" x 300' Perforated Bubble Roll - UPS-Ready Protective Packaging
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1/2" Bubble Roll Wrap - 12" x 125' Perforated Cushioning, 4-Pack
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5/16" Bubble Wrap Roll 188' Perforated Cushioning - Pack of 4
Frequently asked
Can I ship wine through USPS?
No — USPS prohibits alcohol shipments. Use FedEx or UPS with adult-signature-required service.
Do I need a license to ship wine?
Commercial shippers need a direct-to-consumer shipping license in the originating state plus compliance with each receiving state. Individual gift shipments between consumers are allowed by some carriers under specific conditions.
ECT-32 or ECT-44 for wine shipping?
ECT-44 minimum; ECT-48 double-wall is the gold standard for multi-bottle cases. Single-wall fails under stacking loads.
Upright or on their side?
Upright is standard for shipping — side orientation risks cork compression and leakage under load shifts.