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* Half-bottles, fillette (50 cl), liter bottles, etc. count as 1 bottle equivalent. Magnums count as 2.
Outside the EU, prices display ex-VAT. Local taxes and duties may be collected by the carrier upon delivery.
Scenario 1: 6 bottles
Wine: 6 × $500 = $3,000
Shipping: $179
Import fee: $200
Total before tariff = $3,379
Add 15% tariff* ≈ $507
Grand total = $3,886 → $648 per bottle
Scenario 2: 12 bottles
Wine: 12 × $500 = $6,000
Shipping: $295
Import fee: $200
Total before tariff = $6,495
Add 15% tariff ≈ $974
Grand total = $7,469 → $622 per bottle
On 12 bottles, the added costs drop to about $122 per bottle.
At higher wine values, the shipping cost per bottle becomes even less relevant — the savings compound.
And here’s the kicker: in the U.S., that same $500 bottle would often be stickered at $750–800+ before tax, because local retailers build in shipping, import, storage, and their margin. By separating logistics from bottle pricing, you still end up below U.S. retail even after tariffs, if you consolidate wisely.
* Tariffs & Trade Talks
Currently, shipments of wine from the EU into the U.S. are subject to an import tariff of around 15%. However, this isn’t fixed in stone. Tariffs are the result of ongoing trade negotiations between the EU and the U.S., and they can be reduced, suspended, or even dropped to 0% depending on the political climate.
What this means for collectors:
Shipping now means locking in today’s tariff costs.
Keeping bottles in bonded storage gives you flexibility — you can wait, monitor the tariff situation, and release your wines if and when duties are lowered.
In the meantime, your bottles remain SIB-certified, insured, and marketable worldwide.
When shipping directly from our bonded warehouse, the baseline cost is $40 ex-warehouse (if you’re not storing in bond). For U.S. express shipping, here’s how it works:
6 bottles: $179 shipping
12 bottles: $295 shipping
Per order import fee: $200
U.S. import tariff: approx. 15%*
Because the $200 import fee applies per order (not per bottle), the cost per bottle drops significantly as you consolidate:
6 bottles = about $648 landed per bottle (on a $500 wine)
12 bottles = about $622 landed per bottle (on a $500 wine)
That’s over $25 per bottle saved just by filling a case — and the higher the bottle value, the better the optimisation.
Unlike U.S. retailers, we don’t hide these costs in the shelf price. We separate logistics from wine pricing, so you’re paying true market value for the bottles. The result? Even with shipping and tariffs, our landed prices are often hundreds of dollars below U.S. retail.
Tip: Ship in 12-bottle cases to maximise efficiency and unlock the most competitive landed price.
* Tariffs & Trade Talks
Currently, shipments of wine from the EU into the U.S. are subject to an import tariff of around 15%. However, this isn’t fixed in stone. Tariffs are the result of ongoing trade negotiations between the EU and the U.S., and they can be reduced, suspended, or even dropped to 0% depending on the political climate.
What this means for collectors:
Shipping now means locking in today’s tariff costs.
Keeping bottles in bonded storage gives you flexibility — you can wait, monitor the tariff situation, and release your wines if and when duties are lowered.
In the meantime, your bottles remain SIB-certified, insured, and marketable worldwide.
When bottles are released for U.S. delivery, extra steps and costs apply:
TTB labeling – bottles must meet U.S. regulatory requirements.
FDA notification – imports must be declared and may face inspection.
Repacking into export shippers – required for safe transit.
Import fees & tariffs – a 15% hit plus fixed handling costs.
Loss of SIB status – once a bottle leaves bond, it can no longer be traded as “Stored In Bond,” reducing its liquidity and value on the market.
Bonded storage avoids all of this.
No bureaucratic hoops or extra repacking.
No tariffs or import charges until you choose to release.
Bottles remain SIB-certified, retaining maximum value and global tradability.
Fully insured, climate-controlled, and always ready for resale or shipment.
For serious collectors, bond is not just about logistics — it’s about portfolio value retention. Shipping means consumption; storage means investment.
For larger consignments, bottles can be shipped via refrigerated containers (“reefers”). These containers are temperature-controlled (12–14°C) and designed for long-haul transport of fine wine.
The advantage? Shared cost. When containers are consolidated across multiple customers, the shipping expense per case drops dramatically:
Approx. $30 per 6-bottle case
Fully insured, temperature-controlled transit
Ideal for portfolio builders who are not in a rush to receive their bottles
While reefer shipments take longer (typically several weeks at sea), they are the most cost-efficient way to move wine across the Atlantic.
Tip: Many collectors combine this with bonded storage — keep bottles building under bond, then release a larger lot into a reefer shipment when the timing makes sense.
