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Carrier Surcharges

Configure surcharges for specific products, destinations, bulky items, and dangerous goods.

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Last updated 4 April 2026

Carrier surcharges let you adjust shipping costs based on product, destination, item size, or dangerous goods classification. Configure under Settings > Carrier Surcharges.

Surcharge Types

SKU-Based Surcharges

Apply surcharges to specific products by SKU.

FieldDescription
SKUProduct SKU to apply surcharge to
Courier NameWhich carrier this surcharge applies to
AmountSurcharge value
Is PercentageIf enabled, amount is a percentage of the base rate (e.g. 100 = double the rate). If disabled, a fixed dollar amount
Is ActiveEnable/disable this surcharge

You can bulk import SKU surcharges via CSV upload. Use the template with headers: sku,courierName,amount,isPercentage.

Destination/State-Based Surcharges

Apply surcharges for returns from specific states (e.g. remote area surcharges).

FieldDescription
Destination StateAustralian state (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT, ACT)
Courier NameWhich carrier this applies to
AmountSurcharge value
Is PercentagePercentage of base rate or fixed amount
Is ActiveEnable/disable

Bulky Item Surcharges

Apply a flat surcharge to items marked as bulky.

FieldDescription
AmountSurcharge for bulky items
SKUs ListAdd SKUs that qualify as bulky items

Dangerous Goods Surcharges

Apply surcharges to items classified as dangerous goods.

FieldDescription
AmountSurcharge value
Is PercentageTypically percentage-based
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