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 add a fee
From your Shopify admin, go to Apps and open Magical Fees. Click "Add fee" to open the template catalog, or click "Create custom fee" to build one by hand.
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Pick a template or a method
Templates come with the statutory amount and wording filled in; confirm which products they cover and activate. For a custom fee, choose the Function Method (recommended for most stores), the Everywhere Method (no theme setup, works across every channel), or the Block Method (fees as separate line items).
How to Add Bottle Deposit Fees on Shopify
Add bottle deposit fees to your Shopify store in three steps: install Magical Fees, activate the deposit template for your jurisdiction, then pick the pack-size option values 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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Activate the deposit template for your jurisdiction
Click "Add fee" and open the container deposit template for your state, province, or country (for example California CRV, Ontario container deposit, or German Pfand). The statutory amount and receipt title are already set.
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Pick the pack size and run a test order
Click "Select option values" and check the option values for one pack size (for example "6-pack"), set the amount for that pack size, and click "Activate fee". Repeat for other pack sizes. Place a test order to confirm the deposit shows in the cart and at checkout; the fee's "Where it works" card reports "Seen live" once it does.
Setup guide
Step-by-step instructions to set up u.s. bottle deposits on your store.
How to create a fee from a template with Magical Fees
Start from one of 34 ready-made fee templates with the statutory amount, receipt wording, and conditions already filled in, then activate it in one click or customize it first.
How to Charge Bottle Deposit Fees on Shopify (U.S. Edition)
Learn how to charge bottle deposit fees on Shopify, comply with U.S. bottle bills, and manage multi-state sales using an app. Learn More.
Further reading
Dive deeper with step-by-step guides and detailed articles about u.s. bottle deposits.
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