Sample Submission and Shipping n Policy
Last Updated: 9th February 2026
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1. Purpose of Sample Submission
All alcoholic product samples submitted to the India International Wine Competition (IIWC) are provided strictly for professional evaluation and judging purposes.
The organisers act solely as competition administrators and do not engage in the commercial sale, retail, or distribution of alcoholic beverages.
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2. Sample Quantity & Product Representation
Participants must submit the number of samples specified in the official entry guidelines.
Samples must be commercially representative of the entered product or intended commercial release.
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3. Shipping Instructions & Delivery Timeline
Detailed shipping instructions, receiving warehouse information, and delivery deadlines will be shared with registered participants approximately six (6) weeks prior to the competition.
Participants must strictly follow all shipping guidelines. Failure to comply may result in samples being rejected or entries being disqualified without refund.
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4. Participant Responsibility
Participants are fully responsible for:
Shipment arrangements
Customs clearance and regulatory documentation
Compliance with alcohol import/export laws
Payment of duties, taxes, and applicable fees
The organisers shall not be responsible for delays, damage, customs rejection, or loss during shipping or transit.
5. Licensed Logistics & Handling Support
Where required, the organisers may facilitate introductions to independent licensed logistics, customs, or alcohol handling service providers.
Such service providers operate independently. Any engagement with third-party service providers is undertaken at the participant’s discretion and risk. The organisers do not control or assume liability for third-party services.
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6. Sample Handling & Storage
All sample storage, handling, movement, and service during judging will be conducted only through authorised and appropriately licensed premises, facilities, or service providers, in compliance with Maharashtra State Excise regulations and other applicable laws.
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7. Non-Returnable Samples
Submitted samples are non-returnable.
Following completion of the competition, any remaining samples may be:
Used for verification, audit, or competition-related educational or promotional tasting activities where legally permitted, or
Responsibly disposed of or destroyed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and through authorised licensed facilities or partners.
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8. Damaged, Incorrect, or Late Samples
Samples that arrive damaged, incorrectly labelled, incomplete, or outside the specified delivery window may be deemed ineligible for judging without refund.