How Table rates Work
A custom Table Rates setup allows you to define either a single flat rate or multiple rates based on factors such as quantity, weight, cost, or volume. Rates can be applied to the entire cart or to individual products, giving customers the most accurate shipping options at checkout.Create Custom Table Rates Service Method
Shiptoall -> Shipping Events -> 'USA' -> Create Service Method -> Custom Rates
Table Rates service methods can be created under any shipping event. Each event can have multiple service methods, including multiple Table Rates setups with different configurations.
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Add custom rates details
- Enter a name for your service method (for example, “USA Custom Rates”).
- Select the shipping zone this method applies to (e.g., “USA”).
- Choose the rate type (weight, price, quantity, or volume) to determine how rates will be calculated.
- Set the rate grouping to define how shipping rates should be applied.
- Add rate entries to the table and specify the cost values for each defined range.
Example 1
Flat Rate setup
Flat Rate setup
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Only Single rate Row
- Enter ( ~ ) in the “Up to” field to indicate no limit.
- Other fields can be set to default or changed as per your requirement.
If the cart has 20 items , the shipping cost will be 10 per 5 items * 4)
For other rate types such as Weight, Volume, or Total, the Per Unit field works the same way. For example, if using weight-based rates, a charge of $10 per 1 lb would apply.
Example 2
Table Rate setup
Table Rate setup
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Multiple rate Row
For quantity based:If the cart contains 15 items, the shipping cost will be 30, since any order with more than 10 items is charged a flat rate of $30.
Properties
Custom Table rates
Custom Table rates
Custom Table rates
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Limit for the rate range. For example, if the rate type is quantity and the value is 5, this rate applies to carts with up to 5 items.
For Flat Rate single row or to define No limit (~) is used in the “Up to” field.
Shipping cost for this rate range. For example, if the cost is 10.00, this amount is charged when the cart meets the criteria defined in the “Up to” field.
Cost per unit within this rate range.For example, if the rate type is quantity and the up to value is 5 or (~), and the per unit cost is 2.00, then for a cart with 3 items, the total cost would be 6.00 (3 items x 2.00 per item).
Optional settings
Cost Adjustments apply after the shipping cost is calculated
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Set minimum and maximum shipping costs that can be applied, regardless of calculated rates.If shipping cost is less than the minimum limit, the minimum amount is charged. If it exceeds the maximum limit, the maximum amount is charged.
Add a fixed or percentage-based markup to the calculated shipping cost.
Add an additional handling fee to the shipping cost, either as a fixed amount or a percentage.
Include an insurance charge as part of the shipping cost calculation.
Apply discounts to the shipping cost, either as a fixed amount or a percentage.
Optional settings
Smart Blending only works when at least two service methods are set up. Detailed guidance is available in the Blending documentation.
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Multiple Blending Groups can be created to combine different service methods. Each group can include one or more service methods, allowing for complex shipping strategies.