Stay Compliant with U.S. Bottle Deposit Laws on Shopify
Automatically apply state-specific bottle and container deposit fees at checkout. Magical Fees handles the complexity of varying bottle bill requirements across U.S. states so you can sell beverages with confidence.
Below we cover what u.s. bottle deposits means for Shopify merchants, how Magical Fees & Tariffs handles the setup, and links to setup guides and detailed articles.
What merchants get wrong
Only 10 U.S. states have bottle bills—this is not a federal requirement. Merchants often assume deposits apply everywhere or only to glass bottles; in reality, aluminum cans and plastic bottles are almost always included. Covered beverages and container types differ by state: what's covered in California may not match New York or Michigan. If you sell into multiple states, you need to check each state's list. The fee must be clearly labeled and shown as a separate line item at checkout.
See it in action
Watch how Magical Fees & Tariffs handles u.s. bottle deposits on a live Shopify store.
How to Add Bottle Deposits to Shopify
How it works
Getting u.s. bottle deposits running with Magical Fees & Tariffs takes just a few steps.
Install Magical Product Fees
Install Magical Product Fees from the Shopify App Store and activate the free trial to begin configuring fees on your store.
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Install from the Shopify App Store
Visit the Magical Product Fees listing on the Shopify App Store and click "Add app" to install it on your store. The free trial gives you time to configure and test before committing.
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Open the app and start a new fee
From your Shopify admin, go to Apps and open Magical Product Fees. Click "Create fee" to start setting up your first fee rule.
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Choose your fee method
Select the Function Method (recommended for most stores — fees appear as part of a product bundle at checkout) or the Block Method (fees appear as separate line items — preferred for stores that need discounts to apply to fees).
How to Add Bottle Deposit Fees on Shopify
Add bottle deposit fees to your Shopify store in three steps: install Magical Fees, create a deposit rule with the correct per-container amount, then assign it to your beverages and test.
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Install Magical Product Fees
Install Magical Product Fees on your Shopify store. The free trial gives you time to set up your bottle deposits and test how they appear before committing.
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Create bottle deposit rules
In the app, create a fee rule for bottle deposits. Set the fee amount (for example, 5¢ or 10¢ per container), choose "per item" as the fee basis, and give it a clear label like "Bottle deposit" so customers know exactly what the charge is.
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Assign the rules and run a test order
Assign your deposit rule to the beverages and regions that fall under bottle bill laws. Save and activate the rule, then place a test order to confirm the deposit shows as a separate line in the cart and at checkout. Once verified, the app will apply the correct deposit automatically on every eligible order.
Setup guide
Step-by-step instructions to set up u.s. bottle deposits on your store.
Further reading
Dive deeper with step-by-step guides and detailed articles about u.s. bottle deposits.
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