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.
| Up to | Cost | Per Unit |
|---|---|---|
| ~ | 10 | 1 |
| Up to | Cost | Per Unit |
|---|---|---|
| ~ | 20 | 5 |
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.
| Up to | Cost | Per Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | |
| 10 | 8 | |
| 30 | 30 |
Properties
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Properties
Quantity
Rates are calculated based on the total number of items in the cart.
Weight
Rates are calculated based on the total weight of items in the cart.
Volume
Rates are calculated based on the total volume of items in the cart.
Total
Rates are calculated based on the total price of items in the cart.
Properties
Properties
Up to
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.
Cost
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.
Per Unit ( Optional )
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).
Cost Adjustments apply after the shipping cost is calculated
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Cost limits
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.
Mark up
Add a fixed or percentage-based markup to the calculated shipping cost.
Handling fee
Add an additional handling fee to the shipping cost, either as a fixed amount or a percentage.
Insurance
Include an insurance charge as part of the shipping cost calculation.
Discounts
Apply discounts to the shipping cost, either as a fixed amount or a percentage.
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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Blend rates
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.