Shipping classes are used to group products – they are not used directly to offer shipping rates to customers. To set up shipping rates, configure Shipping Zones, and then add your shipping class costs to a shipping method, like Flat Rate.
Add Shipping Classes
↑ Back to top- Go to: WooCommerce > Settings > Shipping > Shipping Classes.
The screen lists existing classes.
- Select Add Shipping Class beneath the table. A new row appears.
- Enter a Shipping Class Name and description. Slug (unique identifier) can be left blank and auto-generated, or you can enter one.
- Save Shipping Classes.
Edit and Delete Shipping Classes
↑ Back to top- Hover over Shipping Class Name. Options appear.
- Select Edit to revise the name, slug, or description. Or Remove to delete the shipping class.
- Save Shipping Classes.
Assign shipping classes to products
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Bulk-Edit Shipping Classes
↑ Back to top- Go to: WooCommerce > Products.
- Select the products you want to edit by ticking boxes on the left-hand side.
- Select Edit from the Bulk Actions dropdown, then Apply. A new screen appears.
- Select a shipping class from the dropdown.
- Update to save changes.