Add Extra Fees Based on Shipping Zone in WooCommerce

With the WooCommerce Extra Fees plugin, you can learn how to add extra fees based on the zone in your WooCommerce store. This is useful for handling fees, special delivery charges, or regional surcharges. With WooCommerce, you can define shipping zones and apply extra fees based on the customer’s location, ensuring accurate and fair pricing.

What is a Shipping Zone?

A shipping zone is a geographic region where you offer specific shipping methods and costs. You can configure these zones by country, state, city, or postcode. This allows you to charge different fees depending on where your customer is located.

Why Use Shipping Zone-Based Extra Fees?

Shipping zone-based fees helps to apply specific fees based on customer locations and provide flexibility to charge both fixed amounts and percentage-based fees, and this way you can control customize fees for local, national, and international zones.

By using shipping zone-based extra fees, you can manage location-specific costs effortlessly, providing a better checkout experience while maintaining profitability. For a detailed guide, click here.

How to Configure Extra Fees Based on Shipping Zones

Step 1: Add a New Fee

• Click on the "Add Fee" button.
• Set a Title (e.g., "Zone-Based Delivery Fee").
• Enter the Fee Amount (fixed or percentage).

Step 2: Apply the Fee to Shipping Zones

• In the Conditions section, select Shipping Zone.

• Before selecting the shipping zone, make sure you have created it using the default WooCommerce zones process.

  

• After creating the shipping zone, choose the desired zone(s) where the fee will apply.

  

Step 3: Save and Activate the Fee

• Click on Save Changes to enable the extra fee.

Example 1: Charging a US Near-Area Delivery Fee

Scenario: You want to charge a $15 delivery fee for customers located in the "US Near Area" Zone

1. Title: Local Delivery Fee
2. Fee Amount: $15 (Fixed)
3. Condition: Shipping Zone = US Near Area

4. Create Zone

   

5. Outcome: Customers from the "US Near Area" will see a $15 delivery fee during checkout.

Example 2: Adding an International Shipping Surcharge

Scenario: You want to apply an extra 5% surcharge for customers in the "International Zone" due to higher shipping costs.

1. Title: International Shipping Surcharge
2. Fee Amount: 5% (Percentage)
3. Condition: Shipping Zone = International Zone
4. Outcome: Customers in the "International Zone" will be charged an additional 5% on their order total.

FAQs

1. Can I add extra fees based on the shipping zone in WooCommerce?

Yes, with the WooCommerce Extra Fees plugin by Dotstore, you can set extra fees based on the shipping zone the customer selects at checkout.

2. How do I set up an extra fee for a specific shipping zone?

In the plugin settings, create a new fee rule and select the condition for shipping zones. Choose the desired shipping zone, set the fee amount, and save the rule.

3. Will the fee be applied automatically based on the customer’s shipping zone?

Yes, the plugin will automatically apply the extra fee during checkout if the customer’s address matches the selected shipping zone.

4. Can I create different fees for different shipping zones?

Absolutely! You can create multiple fee rules, each targeting a different shipping zone with its own extra fee amount.

5. Can I manage these extra fees later if needed?

Yes, you can edit, enable, or disable these extra fee rules anytime in the plugin settings for full flexibility.