Pay Wine or Cider Duty

This guide explains how and when to pay your Wine or Cider Duty.

There is a separate guide forto paying pay Beer Duty.

When to pay

Your return and payment are due by the 15th day of the month following your accounting period.

If you’re licensed for Wine Duty or registered for Cider Duty, you’ll automatically get a return. If you need a duplicate, contact HMRC.

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Nothing to pay

If you get a return and calculate that you have nothing to pay, or you’re due a repayment, you must still send it back to HMRC.