Our Pricing Explained
Every wine on our site shows two prices. Here is what they mean and how the final price is built up.
In Bond (IB)
The price of the wine without local duty and VAT. This is what you pay at checkout.
Duty Paid inc VAT
The total price once you arrange home delivery and the duty and VAT are settled. Delivery fees may apply.
What makes up the price
1. Wine
The In Bond selling price.
2. Duty
Dutch excise duty on wine.
3. VAT
21% Dutch VAT (BTW).
Worked Examples
In Bond example
Buy
Buy the case at the In Bond price of €280.00. It goes straight into your storage account.
Store
Leave it in storage for as long as you like. See storage rates.
Deliver
Arrange delivery and pay the duty and VAT of €63.62. Total paid: €343.62, as advertised.
Duty Paid example
Some wines can only be bought with duty and VAT already paid, so you pay the full price at checkout. This does not affect quality; the duty was simply paid when the wine arrived in the Netherlands.
Look for the orange $ sign and the status “VAT & Duty Paid”. In this example, the six-bottle case costs €417.00 in total.
Case Pricing
We are a case merchant, which is how we keep prices competitive. Where possible, we also offer single bottles so you can try more wines.
Prices are quoted per unit, and the unit size is shown in the item description. Any price per bottle is an indication only.
Why Buy In Bond
Better cash flow
Buy 10 cases now and pay duty and VAT in five years, when you drink them.
No tax on resale
Sell the wine on and the duty and VAT were never paid.
Provenance
Bonded storage gives traceability and protection against counterfeits.
Easier to sell
Buyers and brokers prefer wine with verified bonded storage.
VAT on purchase price
VAT is based on what you paid, not the wine's later market value.
Export
Exporting from bond avoids local duty and VAT.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to buy wine in bond?
You buy and store the wine in a government-approved bonded warehouse. Excise duty and VAT are only paid when the wine leaves bond.
Can the duty and VAT rates change?
Yes. The government can change duty and VAT rates, which may raise or lower the duty-paid price of wine bought in bond.
How long can I store wine in bond?
There is no time limit. Storage fees apply per case, per month.
Can I sell wine purchased in bond?
Yes. It must stay in bond until the sale is complete to keep its duty and VAT advantage.
Are there any restrictions on buying in bond?
Anyone can buy in bond. The wine must be kept in a certified bonded warehouse to keep the benefits.
How do I remove wine from bond?
Log into your account and select the wines you want delivered. We calculate the duty and VAT, you pay at checkout, and the wine is dispatched.
Can I drink wine that is stored in bond?
No. Duty and VAT must be paid and the wine removed from bond first.
Are there any risks?
Very few, as long as the bonded warehouse is reputable, well run and insured. Ours is all three.