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FedEx to Direct Ship U.S. Wine to Canadian Consumers

Written by Mark Hicken
Saturday, 28 November 2009 17:53
FedEx has just announced that it will be part of a new "direct purchase" system which will allow U.S. wineries to direct ship wine to consumers in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. This groundbreaking announcement will allow individuals in these provinces to purchase wine direct from U.S. wineries. FedEx will retain control of the shipment at all relevant times but will collect and remit the applicable taxes and liquor board markup on behalf of the liquor boards. The system will be "transparent" for the consumer with the wine arriving direct to their home or business from the winery and FedEx taking care of all the customs issues (consumers will be charged by credit card for the various fees). [Update: it's not clear whether there is regulatory approval for this new system - see this article for more info.]
Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 December 2009 00:50 )