Shippo

Interact with Shippo API

Actions68

Parcels Actions
- Create Parcel
- Get Parcel
- List Parcels
Shipments Actions
- List Shipments
- Create Shipment
- Get Shipment
Rates Actions
- Get Rate
- List Shipment Rates
- List Shipment Rates By Currency Code
Transactions Actions
- List Transactions
- Create Transaction
- Get Transaction
Customs Items Actions
- List Customs Items
- Create Customs Item
- Get Customs Item
Tracking Status Actions
- Create Track
- Get Track
Batches Actions
- Create Batch
- Get Batch
- Add Shipments To Batch
- Purchase Batch
- Remove Shipments From Batch
Orders Actions
- List Orders
- Create Order
- Get Order
Pickups Actions
- Create Pickup
Service Groups Actions
- List Service Groups
- Create Service Group
- Update Service Group
- Delete Service Group
Customs Declarations Actions
- List Customs Declarations
- Create Customs Declaration
- Get Customs Declaration
Refunds Actions
- Create Refund
- List Refunds
- Get Refund
Manifests Actions
- List Manifests
- Create Manifest
- Get Manifest
Carrier Accounts Actions
- List Carrier Accounts
- Create Carrier Account
- Get Carrier Account
- Update Carrier Account
- Initiate Oauth 2 Signin
- Register Carrier Account
- Get Carrier Registration Status
Webhooks Actions
- Get Webhook
- Update Webhook
- Delete Webhook
Carrier Parcel Templates Actions
- List Carrier Parcel Templates
- Get Carrier Parcel Template
User Parcel Templates Actions
- List User Parcel Templates
- Create User Parcel Template
- Delete User Parcel Template
- Get User Parcel Template
- Update User Parcel Template
Rates At Checkout Actions
- Create Live Rate
- Get Default Parcel Template
- Update Default Parcel Template
- Delete Default Parcel Template
Shippo Accounts Actions
- List Shippo Accounts
- Create Shippo Account
- Get Shippo Account
- Update Shippo Account
Addresses Actions
- List Addresses
- Create Address
- Get Address
- Validate Address

Overview

This node integrates with the Shippo API to create a new customs item. Customs items are essential for international shipping, as they describe the contents of a package for customs declarations. This node is useful when automating shipment workflows that require detailed customs information, such as e-commerce platforms sending packages abroad or logistics companies managing cross-border shipments.

A practical example would be automatically generating customs item entries for products sold internationally, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and speeding up the shipping process.

Properties

Name	Meaning
SHIPPO API VERSION	Optional string to specify a non-default version of the Shippo API to use. If left empty, the default API version is used.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the newly created customs item as returned by the Shippo API. This typically includes details such as the customs item's description, quantity, weight, value, origin country, and any other relevant customs declaration fields.

No binary data output is produced by this node.

Dependencies

Requires an active Shippo API key credential configured in n8n.
The node communicates with the Shippo REST API at https://api.goshippo.com.
Optionally supports specifying a custom API version via the SHIPPO API VERSION property.

Troubleshooting

Invalid API Key or Authentication Errors: Ensure the Shippo API key credential is correctly set up and has the necessary permissions.
Incorrect or Missing Required Fields: The Shippo API requires certain fields for creating customs items; missing or invalid data will cause errors. Verify all required input properties are provided.
API Version Issues: Specifying an unsupported or incorrect API version in SHIPPO API VERSION may lead to unexpected errors. Use this option only if you need a specific API version and verify its availability.
Network or Connectivity Problems: Check network access to api.goshippo.com and ensure no firewall or proxy blocks the requests.