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# Shipping Package

<Info>
  Packages are required only for carrier based services like **UPS, FedEx,USPS, Australi Post, Purolator, Canada Post**.For **custom table rates**
  calculations, packages are not mandatory and can be skipped
</Info>

#### How Packages Work

Multiple package configurations can be created to improve the accuracy of shipping rates, whether using carrier-based or custom pricing.

Packages also support **Smart Packing system**, where dimensions and measurements are calculated to optimize packaging and shipping combinations, minimizing costs while ensuring efficient delivery.

#### Create a package

<Card title="Shiptoall -> General Settings -> Packages">
  Let's create a single package to test your setup.

  <Info>Outer measurements are only required, while inner dimensions are optional.</Info>

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Click the 'Add Package' Button">
      * Enter a name for your package (for example, **"Small Box"**).
      * Select a package type, such as **Rigid Box** or **Soft Package**.
      * Provide the Outer dimensions.
      * Specify other properties as needed.
    </Step>
  </Steps>
</Card>

#### Properties

<ResponseField name="Max Weight" type="Package">
  The maximum weight capacity of the package. Products are assigned to packages according to this limit. This value is especially important for
  carrier-based services, as exceeding it may lead to extra fees or shipping restrictions.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Empty Weight" type="Package">
  The weight of the package itself when empty. This is only considered if the package weight has a meaningful impact on carrier rate calculations.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Package Cost" type="Package">
  The handling or packaging cost assigned to this package. This amount is added to the shipping cost at checkout.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Package Type" type="Package">
  <ResponseField name="Box">Use when the package has fixed dimensions and does not expand or compress.</ResponseField>
  <ResponseField name="Soft Package">Use when the package height (or thickness) can flex or adjust based on the product dimensions.</ResponseField>
</ResponseField>