Wine & Spirits Import: International Payment Solutions
Import wine, spirits, and premium alcoholic beverages from global producers. Pay suppliers in 6+ countries with 0.5% FX spreads and 2.3s settlement.
Wine & Spirits Import Payment Challenges
Industry Pain Points
- Duty and excise payments (large upfront costs)
- Bonded warehouse management
- Seasonal harvest allocation payments
- En primeur futures (pay 2 years ahead)
How Unicorn Helps
- 0.5% spread on EUR wine payments
- En primeur payment scheduling
- Duty payment management
- Multi-currency producer accounts
Popular Wine & Spirits Import Payment Corridors
High-volume currency routes for wine & spirits import
Global Wine & Spirits Import Settlement Network
Pay wine & spirits import suppliers in any of the following countries. Click a country for payment details, compliance, and cost savings.
Asia Pacific (17 countries)
Europe (12 countries)
Americas (8 countries)
Middle East & Africa (9 countries)
Wine & Spirits Import Payment Profile
Payment Timing
Harvest allocations: 50% deposit, 50% on release (12-24 months). Regular shipments: Net 30-60. Duty on release from bond.
Invoice Terms
Net 30-60 (established suppliers), 50% deposit for allocations, en primeur: 100% upfront 2 years before delivery.
FX Risk Profile
HIGH: EUR dominates (70%). En primeur creates 2-year FX exposure. AUD/NZD for New World. Forward contracts essential for futures.
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