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# coreFORCE - Shipping - Overview of Managing Shipping Charges and Exclusions

# Overview: Managing shipping charges and exclusions in coreFORCE

## **Purpose**
This article provides a high-level summary of the different ways coreFORCE calculates, overrides, and excludes shipping charges. It covers the main configuration areas and highlights where to find more detailed guidance for each topic.

## [Core shipping calculation process](https://care.coreware.com/en-us/article/how-to-configure-and-finalize-shipping-charge-calculations-in-coreforce-1rc5vma/)
coreFORCE calculates shipping charges using a **layered approach** that can include:
* **Base item charges** such as flat rates, additional item fees, or percentages of cart value.
* **Weight-based charges** that add costs when the total cart weight exceeds a defined minimum.
* **Category, department, and product type charges** that apply when qualifying items are in the cart.
* **Distributor and location-based charges** to account for fulfillment from multiple sources.
* **Minimum and maximum charge limits** to keep rates within your defined range.

## [Shipping charge exclusions](https://care.coreware.com/en-us/article/about-shipping-charge-exclusions-in-coreforce-z1g873/)
In certain cases, coreFORCE intentionally skips shipping charge calculations, such as when:
* All items are virtual products.
* Products are restricted from being shipped to a specific location.
* Category or department restrictions apply.
Override options are available in **coreFORCE Advanced** to bypass some restrictions.

## [Overriding fixed shipping charges](https://care.coreware.com/en-us/article/how-to-override-fixed-shipping-charges-in-coreforce-1e3y7t4/)
Fixed shipping charges can override standard calculations. These charges can be set:
* Per product.
* Per manufacturer.
* For specific promotions.
* For specific shipping methods.
When configured, these charges take priority and are excluded from additional shipping calculations.

## [Shipping method exclusions](https://care.coreware.com/en-us/article/about-shipping-method-exclusions-in-coreforce-yaq1yd/)
Not all shipping methods appear for every order. Methods may be excluded based on:
* **Order total thresholds** (minimum or maximum cart value).
* **Shipping location restrictions** (country, state, postal code).
* **Pickup-only items** that remove all non-pickup methods.

## [EasyPost shipping calculation](https://care.coreware.com/en-us/article/about-the-easypost-shipping-calculation-in-coreforce-ru6wzg/)
coreFORCE integrates with **EasyPost** to retrieve real-time carrier rates. This calculation is available when:
* Products meet minimum weight requirements.
* Products are available from a local or designated distributor source.
You can also apply flat-rate or percentage adjustments and set maximum package weight limits.

## **Summary**
By combining layered shipping charges, fixed-charge overrides, and exclusion rules, coreFORCE provides flexible and accurate shipping rate management. Understanding how these components work together ensures that your store displays rates that are fair, competitive, and compliant with your operational rules.