Automate shipping with Shopify – including customs directly in checkout
Connect Shopify with Paket International and make international shipping transparent right at checkout. Display suitable shipping services, prices and transit times, consider DDP or DAP, and then automate labels, customs documents and tracking.
Show international shipping logic where the purchase is made.
For cross-border orders, the checkout process plays a crucial role in whether interest translates into a purchase. Unclear shipping costs, incomprehensible import duties, or incomplete delivery times create uncertainty at precisely the wrong moment.
Paket International's Shopify integration seamlessly connects checkout, shipping, and customs. Suitable shipping services can be displayed with their prices and delivery times. After purchase, order data is processed for labels, documents, and tracking – without unnecessary system changes.
Checkout benefits
Greater transparency for international Shopify customers
The integration not only brings automation to the backend, but also makes shipping more understandable during the purchasing process.
01
Shipping options instead of flat rates
Show suitable services with carrier, price and transit time for the respective delivery destination.
02
International costs explained
DDP/DAP and relevant cost components can be included in the international checkout logic.
03
Fewer media breaks after the purchase
Order data directly forms the basis for labels, shipping documents, customs information and tracking.
Cross-Border Conversion
Optimize Shopify Checkout for international orders
Especially with international shipments, buyers need clear answers to three questions: What shipping options do I have, when will the order arrive, and what additional costs will I incur?
Carrier
Show specific services
Instead of an abstract shipping fee, suitable carriers and service levels can be made visible.
Runtime
Make delivery options comparable
Customers can choose an economical or faster shipping method to suit their order.
tariff
Reduce surprises
International costs and the chosen DDP or DAP logic can be communicated more transparently.
Tracking
Stay consistent after checkout
Tracking information can be assigned to the order and used for customer communication and support.
Shopify in practice
This is how shipping, import duties and rules look in the Shopify process.
The following screenshots are from Paket International's existing Shopify setup. They show how international shipping services, cost components, and shipping rules can be displayed in the actual process.
01 · Shipping options
Multiple carriers directly in the Shopify checkout
International services are presented as a concrete selection. Customers can compare carriers, service levels, prices, and transit times, instead of just seeing a flat shipping fee.
02 · Cost breakdown
Clearly display shipping and import duties.
The breakdown clearly shows how an international shipping option is structured. This makes the purchase decision easier and can reduce typical inquiries about additional costs.
03 · Order overview
Total costs until completion clearly visible
Subtotal, shipping costs, and total remain visible until the order is completed. This display provides additional cost transparency, especially for cross-border orders.
04 · Shipping rules
Configure Carrier Service and DDP centrally
In the background, rules control which shipping services appear at checkout. DDP and Carrier Services can be configured to suit the target market and the desired shipping process.
This is an example only. Available carriers, services, prices, transit times and import costs depend on the shipping route, goods and package data, and the specific configuration.
Shipping rules
Your logic determines which shipping option appears in the Shopify checkout.
Define rules for different markets and orders so that not every customer has to see the same services.
COUNTRY
Rules according to destination country
Manage services on a market-by-market basis – for example, differently for the USA than for the UK or Switzerland.
VALUE
Merchandise value & DDP/DAP
International shipping logic can be controlled depending on the value of the goods, the cost structure, and the desired Incoterm.
SKU
Product-based logic
Products, categories, weight, or other shipment parameters may influence which services are available.
PRI
Prioritize carriers
Choose suitable carriers based on price, transit time, service level, or internal shipping rules.
EXP
Offer express delivery services specifically
Fast services can be selectively shown or hidden for suitable target countries or orders.
RATE
Use live rates
Available shipping rates can be dynamically calculated based on the submitted checkout data.
After checkout
From Shopify order to shipment ready for dispatch
The Shopify integration connects the customer view in the checkout with the operational shipping process in the background.
A
Import order and item data
Recipient address, items, quantities, merchandise values and other relevant data form the basis for shipping processing.
B
Assign carrier and service
The selected or rule-based shipping option is linked to the order and processed further.
C
Create labels and customs documents
Shipping labels and required commercial, pro forma or other export documents can be generated from existing data.
D
Return tracking to Shopify
Tracking and shipping information can be assigned to the order and used for order status and customer communication.
Shopify & Customs
DDP, DAP and Landed Costs for international Shopify orders
Shipping to non-EU countries often incurs additional costs besides postage, such as customs duties, import taxes, and other charges. Paket International integrates these issues into the shipping process.
DDP
Disbursements by the sender
With Delivered Duty Paid, the shipper covers the agreed import costs. This can make international orders more predictable.
DAP
Payments to the recipient
With Delivered at Place, the recipient is generally responsible for import duties. Therefore, transparent communication is particularly important.
Landed Costs
Better calculation of total costs
Shipping, customs, import tax and other cost components can be considered in a more structured way for international orders.
Our Process
This is how the Shopify integration works
Calculate checkout
Shopify provides relevant checkout data. From this, suitable shipping options are determined for the order.
Show shipping options
Suitable services, including carrier, price, and duration, can be displayed directly in the checkout.
Process order
After the purchase, shipping, goods and customs data are used for label and document creation.
Synchronize tracking
The tracking number is assigned to the Shopify order and is available for further communication.
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Note regarding live shipping rates in Shopify Checkout
External, calculated shipping rates are subject to Shopify plan requirements. Therefore, specific technical availability will be checked jointly before setup.
Multi-carrier
Use DHL, UPS, FedEx and other services in Shopify
Use appropriate shipping options depending on the destination country and order, instead of tying your international shipping strategy to a single carrier.
DHL Express
International express shipping
For time-critical international orders with fast delivery times and suitable express services.
UPS
Parcel and Express
Different services for international shipping profiles and different transit time or price priorities.
FedEx
Cross-border shipping
International parcel and express options can be considered depending on the route and shipment requirements.
Automation
Shopify shipping without manual system changes
A good Shopify shipping process doesn't end with a rate displayed at checkout. Crucially, the data must be processed seamlessly afterward.
Area
Manual shipping process
With International Package
Checkout
flat-rate or static shipping costs
suitable services and dynamic shipping logic
Order details
transferred to carrier portals
use directly for shipping processing
tariff
Edit separately and subsequently
Integrate DDP/DAP and customs data into the process
Documents
create in various tools
generate from existing shipping data
Tracking
Manually enter into Shopify
automatically assign to the order
More for your Shopify shipping
Meaningfully combine shipping, customs and systems
What does the Shopify integration of Paket International do?
It connects Shopify with international shipping and customs processes. Depending on the setup, shipping options can be provided at checkout, and order data can then be processed for labels, documents, and tracking.
Can shipping prices be displayed directly in the Shopify checkout?
Yes, provided the Shopify store meets the technical requirements for externally calculated shipping rates. Then, appropriate shipping rates can be displayed at checkout.
Which Shopify plans support external live shipping rates?
Shopify offers third-party carrier calculated shipping for Advanced Shopify and Shopify Plus, among other plans. On the Grow plan, this feature may be available depending on the billing method and add-on options. Requirements should be checked before integration.
Can I use DDP or DAP for Shopify orders?
Depending on the destination country, carrier, type of goods and technical setup, DDP and DAP processes can be incorporated into the international shipping logic.
Which carriers can be used with Shopify?
Depending on the route and availability, services such as DHL Express, UPS, FedEx and other suitable services can be considered.
Are Shopify orders automatically imported?
Relevant order, recipient, and item data can be provided for the shipping process. The specific level of automation depends on the chosen integration.
Can shipping labels be generated automatically?
Yes. Shipping labels can be generated based on existing order and package data and assigned to the respective shipping case.
Does the Shopify integration also create customs documents?
Depending on the shipping scenario, commercial or pro forma invoices, as well as other relevant export and shipping documents, can be included in the workflow.
Can tracking data be returned to Shopify?
Yes. Tracking information can be assigned to the respective Shopify order and used for status updates, customer communication, and support.
For which Shopify stores is the integration particularly useful?
Especially for shops with international growth, regular orders from third countries, multiple carrier options, or increased effort with customs and document preparation.
Can I define different shipping rules for each destination country?
Yes. Shipping logic can be differentiated according to factors such as destination country, merchandise value, product data, weight, or desired service.
Why is transparent shipping logic important in Shopify checkout?
International buyers can better assess shipping options, delivery times, and potential additional costs. This creates a more transparent purchasing process and can reduce typical inquiries regarding cross-border shipping.
Connect Shopify now
Automate international Shopify shipping from checkout to tracking
Combine checkout rates, carrier selection, DDP/DAP, shipping labels, customs documents and tracking in one seamless process.
