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How do I add shipping rates with WooCommerce and CustomCat?

If you’re using WooCommerce with CustomCat, you’ll need to set up your shipping rates so customers are charged correctly at checkout. CustomCat does not automatically set rates in WooCommerce, so this step must be done manually.

Step 1: Access WooCommerce Shipping Settings

  1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.

  2. Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping.

  3. If you haven’t created a Shipping Zone yet, click Add Shipping Zone.

Step 2: Create or Edit a Shipping Zone

  1. Give your zone a Name (e.g., United States).

  2. Select the Regions (countries or states) where the rates will apply.

  3. Click Add Shipping Method.

  4. Choose Flat Rate (or your preferred method) and click Add Shipping Method.

Step 3: Add CustomCat Shipping Rates

  1. Click Edit next to your Flat Rate method.

  2. Enter the shipping cost according to CustomCat’s Shipping Rate Chart:

Important: WooCommerce is really fussy about spacing. So you should copy/paste these formulas exactly from the list below when entering your rates.

  • "Super Lightweight" shipping class cost
    3.99 + ( 0.75 * ( [qty]-1 ) )

  • "Lightweight" shipping class cost
    4.99 + ( 1.50 * ( [qty]-1 ) )

  • "Heavyweight" shipping class cost
    7.99 + ( 2.50 * ( [qty]-1 ) )

  • "Lightweight Drinkware" shipping class cost
    4.99 + ( 3 * ( [qty]-1 ) )

  • "Heavyweight Drinkware" shipping class cost
    7.49 + ( 3 * ( [qty]-1 ) )

Step 4: Assign a Shipping Class to Your Products

After creating your shipping zones, classes, and rates, the final step is to assign the correct shipping class to each product.

  1. Go to Products in your WordPress dashboard.

  2. Edit a product.

  3. Scroll down to the Product Data section and open the Shipping tab.

  4. Select the appropriate shipping class from the dropdown.

  5. Click Update to save.

Step 5: Save & Test

  1. Click Save Changes.

  2. Go to your store, add a product to your cart, and proceed to checkout to confirm your rates are displaying correctly.

Pro Tip:

If you change your shipping strategy or CustomCat updates their rates, remember to update your WooCommerce shipping settings immediately to avoid overcharging or undercharging customers.