Shipping
How do you ship internationally from Shopify?
To ship internationally from Shopify, connect a multi-carrier platform like EcoShip, configure HS codes and customs documentation, enable duty calculation at checkout, and choose a carrier per destination based on rate-shopping. Most brands save 30-60% versus single-carrier setups.
By Saara Editorial Team · Updated
Direct answer
International Shopify shipping has three moving parts: carrier coverage (one carrier rarely wins every lane), customs paperwork (HS codes, commercial invoices, duties), and checkout experience (showing accurate landed cost). A multi-carrier platform like EcoShip handles all three.
Setup steps
Five steps to ship internationally from Shopify:
- 1. Install EcoShip from the Shopify App Store
- 2. Connect carriers: FedEx, DHL, USPS, UPS, Royal Mail, Australia Post, PostNord, Shiprocket
- 3. Map HS codes to your product catalog (EcoShip auto-suggests)
- 4. Enable landed-cost calculation at checkout (DDP)
- 5. Set rate-shopping rules per destination
Frequently asked questions
Which carrier is cheapest for international shipping?
There is no single cheapest carrier. Rates depend on origin, destination, weight, and dimensions. Rate-shopping across DHL, FedEx, USPS, and regional carriers typically beats any single contract by 20-40%.
Do I need to charge duties at checkout?
For high-value cross-border orders, yes. Charging Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) at checkout prevents customers from being surprised at delivery and cuts refusal rates by 40-60%.