Get access
Below is a list of ways you can gain access to the Carrier Service API or Carrier-Calculated Shipping (CCS):
- Add it to any plan for a $20 monthly fee.
- Upgrade to the Advanced Shopify plan or higher.
- Switch your billing cycle to an annual cycle.
- Create a development store.
Note: CCS will not be automatically added to your account. You will need to contact Shopify.
Contact Shopify
After selecting one of the options above, contact Shopify to have the Carrier Service API or CCS enabled for your store.
Additional resources
- Shopifys Carrier Service API documentation
- Learn more about enabling third-party CCS rates.
Shopify Carrier Service API
Access carrier-calculated shipping rates with this service.The Carrier Service API provides real-time shipping rates to Shopify. Common carrier services include FedEx, UPS, and USPS. The terms "carrier," "shipping company," and "rate provider" are often used interchangeably.
If you're a Shopify merchant experiencing issues connecting the Zonos Landed Cost (Duty and Tax) app, you may see an alert indicating that the Shopify Carrier Service API must be enabled.