Ship Restrict Blog
Insights and guides on shipping restrictions, compliance, and inventory management.
How to Handle Split Orders When Some Products Can't Ship Together | Tips & Strategies
Dealing with orders that contain items that just can't ship together demands a smart, automated game plan. The key is to use a system that spots these shipping conflicts right in the cart, tells the customer exactly what's happening at...
WooCommerce Shipping Classes vs Restriction Plugins: When You Need More
Let's get one thing straight from the jump: WooCommerce **Shipping Classes are for grouping similar products to apply different *rates***. Think 'bulky' vs. 'standard' items. In contrast, **Restriction Plugins are for creating complex *rules*** that control which shipping options your...
The True Cost of Shipping Compliance Violations: Fines Fees and Consequences
When a business gets hit with a shipping compliance violation, the government-issued fine is just the beginning of the nightmare. It’s the obvious part, the tip of the iceberg everyone sees. But what most people don’t realize is that lurking...
County-Level Shipping Restrictions: Why State Compliance Isn't Enough
Thinking you’re in the clear just because you’ve checked the box on state-level shipping compliance? Think again. That’s a common—and often costly—mistake. There's a whole other layer of rules hiding just beneath the surface: **county-level shipping restrictions**. Ignoring them leaves...
Age Verification for Online Sales: Best Practices for Regulated Products
Think of **age verification for online sales** as your store's digital bouncer. It’s not just a box to check; it’s the frontline defense protecting your business from some very real legal and financial trouble. Getting this right is about more...
Hemp vs Marijuana Products: Critical Shipping Law Differences You Must Know
When it comes to shipping cannabis products, everything boils down to one critical number: **0.3% THC**. Simply put, federally legal hemp products—those with **0.3% or less THC**—can be shipped across state lines using standard carriers like USPS. Anything above that...