Shipping costs need to be set up correctly to deliver products to customers efficiently. Here's a comprehensive guide on setting up shipping rules for your online store.

Available Shipping Options:

• Flat rate: Fixed fee per order plus optional per-item fee
• Weight-based pricing: Fees calculated on total order weight
• Carrier-dependent: Real-time rates from shipping carriers (US domestic only, advanced subscription required)
• Free shipping: No cost to customer

Adding a New Shipping Method:

1. Navigate to Shipping menu
2. Click "Add shipping method"
3. Select desired option (Flat Rate, Weight-Based, or Carrier-Dependent)
4. Enter name and pricing details in Formula tab
5. Configure shipping zones if needed

Creating Fulfillment Profiles:

1. Go to Products menu > Fulfillment Profiles
2. Click "Add Custom Profile"
3. Name the profile
4. Select shipping, pickup, and delivery options
5. Save and assign to products

Customer View at Checkout:

• Options display in ascending price order
• Cheapest option selected by default
• Updates based on delivery address
• Shows available methods for customer's location

Important Considerations:

• Digital and service products don't require shipping costs
• At least one shipping option must be available for physical products
• International shipping requires shipping zones setup
• Multiple fulfillment profiles may split orders
• Carrier-dependent shipping requires proper container dimensions
• Third-party shipping extensions available but require separate setup

Managing Shipping Methods:

• Edit: Open Shipping menu > Click method > Modify > Save
• Delete: Open Shipping menu > Click method > Remove > Confirm
• Changes won't affect existing orders
• Ensure alternative options are available before removing methods

For international shipping outside the US, use flat-rate options and consider custom payment forms for additional shipping information. Existing Etsy shops can import shipping profiles for consistency across platforms.

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