Popular Flat Rate Shipping Use Cases with Examples
This guide showcases real-world shipping scenarios that WooCommerce store owners often encounter. The Flat Rate Shipping Plugin by Dotstore lets you set up powerful shipping logic using conditions like cart value, product weight, order day, and more.
Each example below includes a use case and how to configure it using the plugin.
In This Article
- 1. Basic Flat Shipping Fees
- 1.1. Flat $10 Shipping on All Orders
- 1.2. $20 Express Shipping Option
- 1.3. $5 Local Delivery Charge for a Specific City
- 1.4. $7 Low-Order Shipping Fee (for Orders Below $50)
- 2. Product-Specific Flat Rate Shipping
- 2.1. $25 Shipping for Fragile Products
- 2.2. $15 Per Product Shipping for Oversized Items
- 2.3. Free Shipping for Specific Products
- 2.4. Apply a $3 Packing Fee for Products Requiring Special Packaging
- 3. Weight-Based Flat Rate Shipping
- 4. Dynamic Cart-Based Shipping Fees
- 4.1. 10% of Cart Subtotal as Shipping (Min $10)
- 4.2. Free Shipping for Orders Over $200
- 4.3. $5 Additional Charge for Orders with More Than 5 Items
- 5. Special Use Cases
1. Basic Flat Shipping Fees
1.1. Flat $10 Shipping on All Orders
Set a universal shipping charge for all orders regardless of cart contents.
1.2. $20 Express Shipping Option
Create a separate method for customers who want faster delivery.
1.3. $5 Local Delivery Charge for a Specific City
Charge a flat fee only when the shipping city matches a specific value.
1.4. $7 Low-Order Shipping Fee (for Orders Below $50)
Encourage higher-order values by charging a small shipping fee for smaller carts.
2. Product-Specific Flat Rate Shipping
2.1. $25 Shipping for Fragile Products
Apply a custom shipping cost for products tagged as "best seller."
2.2. $15 Per Product Shipping for Oversized Items
Charge a per-unit rate for heavy or large items.
2.3. Free Shipping for Specific Products
Set up zero shipping fees for digital or promotional products.
2.4. Apply a $3 Packing Fee for Products Requiring Special Packaging
Use product conditions and quantity to apply handling-based shipping charges.
3. Weight-Based Flat Rate Shipping
3.1. $50 Shipping for Orders Over 20kg
Add a flat rate if the combined cart weight exceeds 20 kilograms.
3.2. $8 Shipping for Orders Between 5kg and 10kg
Use range-based logic for more precise pricing.
4. Dynamic Cart-Based Shipping Fees
4.1. 10% of Cart Subtotal as Shipping (Min $10)
Use dynamic formula: [fee percent=10 min_fee=10].
4.2. Free Shipping for Orders Over $200
Reward bigger carts by enabling free shipping after a threshold.
4.3. $5 Additional Charge for Orders with More Than 5 Items
Use cart quantity rules to calculate tiered shipping rates.
5. Special Use Cases
5.1. Weekend Delivery Shipping Fee of $9
Apply an extra charge for orders scheduled for weekend delivery.
5.2. VIP Customers Get Free Shipping
Use user-role conditions to enable free shipping for loyal customers.
5.3. $10 International Shipping Fee
Target orders outside your country with a flat international rate.
5.4. $12 Rush Shipping Option
Let customers select a premium shipping method for fast delivery.
💡 Tip: You can combine multiple conditions (like weight + cart total + product) to create highly customized shipping rules with the Flat Rate Shipping Plugin.