When selecting products on Zendrop, determining their shipping eligibility is crucial for successful order fulfillment, particularly for international and country-specific destinations. This guide outlines clear steps and tools to help you identify products that meet your shipping needs.
Understanding Shipping Types
Zendrop primarily categorizes products based on their supplier origin:
Domestic Shipping (US Only): - Products supplied by US-based suppliers are only eligible for shipping within the United States. - If the dropdown menu for potential shipping destinations only shows the United States, it confirms that shipping is restricted to US customers.
International Shipping (Global Availability): - Products supplied by Zendrop Fulfillment (China-based) allow for worldwide shipping, ensuring international availability to most destination countries.
How to Identify Globally Shippable Products
1. Use the "Ships From" Filter
Leverage Zendrop’s "Ships From" filter to identify products eligible for international shipping:
Go to the “Find Products” tab in Zendrop's dashboard.
Locate the "Ships From Anywhere" filter in the product catalog.
Options include:
- Ships from China: Displays globally shippable products.
- Ships from US: Displays products restricted to US-only shipping.
- Ships from Anywhere: Combines products from both Chinese and US suppliers.
Products from suppliers marked "Zendrop Fulfillment" are guaranteed for global shipping. This is highlighted in the supplier information on the product page.
2. View Shipping Costs by Country
To confirm shipping availability and costs:
Open the product details page.
Navigate to the "Variants" section.
Click the dropdown in the "Shipping Cost" column to view eligible destination countries and corresponding costs.
Troubleshooting Country-Specific Shipping Restrictions
Shopify Settings and Configuration
Certain shipping issues are tied to your Shopify store settings. To ensure a product can be shipped internationally or to specific destinations like Canada:
Access your Shopify admin and navigate to Settings > Shipping and Delivery.
Under "Shipping Origins," confirm your delivery location is correctly set.
Create or adjust your "Shipping Zones": - Add locations such as Canada and set the appropriate rates.
Additional guidance on configuring shipping settings is available via Zendrop’s tutorial resources.
Compliance with Import Regulations
While Zendrop Fulfillment facilitates global shipping, users are responsible for ensuring compliance with the target country’s import laws, tax regulations, and other requirements. Confirm product admissibility with each country’s customs guidelines.
Conclusion
By utilizing Zendrop’s filters, supplier information, and Shopify settings, you can confidently select products eligible for international and domestic shipping. Always refer to the shipping cost dropdown for verification and comply with import regulations to ensure seamless global fulfillment.