Every Feature, Fully Explained
eShipRate was built to handle the edge cases that standard shipping calculators ignore. Here is everything it can do.
Ship From Multiple Warehouses & Origins
Split orders across warehouses automatically, each rated with its own carrier and delivery date.
View Details →Intelligent Box Packing, Load Balancing & Surcharge Avoidance
Optimize box loads and split shipments to avoid costly carrier weight surcharges.
View Details →FedEx One Rate, UPS Simple Rate, USPS Flat-Rate Support
Automatically determines when UPS Simple Rate, FedEx One Rate, or USPS Flat Rate shipping offers the best value for your customers.
View Details →Maximum Items Per Box
Set hard limits on how many items can be packed per box, regardless of weight or dimensions.
View Details →Per-Category Item Limits Per Box
Define packing limits for specific product categories like batteries or fragile goods.
View Details →Multi-Box Items
Assign a fixed number of packages to oversized or multi-component products.
View Details →Real-Time Carrier Rate Calculations
Live rates fetched directly from the carrier at checkout — no cached or estimated rates.
View Details →Accurate Dimension-Based Rate Calculations
Use actual product dimensions — not just weight — for precise carrier rate calculations.
View Details →Flat Rate Shipping with Quantity Discount Tiers
Set flat fees per item that adjust based on quantity or order value.
View Details →Flat Rate Shipping by Product Group
Override carrier rates for a group of products with a flat rate of your choosing.
View Details →Store-Wide Free Shipping with Exclusions
Offer free shipping by order value with fine-grained control over what qualifies.
View Details →Geographic Free Shipping Rules
Target free shipping to specific countries, states, or provinces.
View Details →Free Shipping on Individual Products
Mark specific products as free shipping, independent of store-wide rules.
View Details →Rule-Based Hybrid Shipping Methods
Switch carriers or service levels based on weight, value, or custom rules.
View Details →Custom Shipping Rate Tables
Build your own pricing tiers by weight, order total, or flat rate.
View Details →Per-Product Pricing Adjustments & Surcharges
Add markups, markdowns, or surcharges to individual items automatically.
View Details →Minimum & Maximum Shipping Rate Controls
Set floor and ceiling guardrails on what customers pay for shipping.
View Details →Order Value Thresholds for Shipping Rules
Activate or restrict shipping methods based on the total order value.
View Details →Restrict Incompatible Shipping Methods
Automatically hide shipping methods that don't apply to certain items.
View Details →Shipping Categories & Freight Routing
Route products to parcel or freight carriers automatically by category.
View Details →Hazardous Material Shipping Support
Flag hazmat items, apply surcharges, and restrict incompatible shipping methods.
View Details →International Shipping with AI-Powered Duty & Tax Estimation
Automated HS codes, duty estimates, and full landed cost at checkout.
View Details →Accurate Estimated Delivery Dates
Show customers real delivery dates that factor in processing time and carrier transit.
View Details →Holiday & Weekend-Aware Delivery Estimates
Delivery dates that account for weekends, holidays, and carrier schedules.
View Details →Dropshipper Markup Management
Apply separate shipping markups for each dropshipper to recover actual costs.
View Details →Custom Carrier Integrations & Configuration
Connect any carrier with a rate API. Configuration assistance available.
View Details →Easy-to-Use Management Backend
Intuitive admin interface with CSV import and built-in rate testing.
View Details →Nested & Stackable Item Packing Coming Soon
Automatically account for items that nest or stack to reduce box size and cost.
View Details →Multiple Origin Locations Per Item Coming Soon
Assign multiple warehouses to a product and let eShipRate pick the best origin.
View Details →Temperature-Triggered Packaging Surcharges Coming Soon
Automatically add cold-chain packaging surcharges based on real-time weather.
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