USPS Shipping Module [Support Thread]

[lat9]

I'm checking it out and I don't recommend changing those weights from their default, since those are the maximum weights that USPS accepts. There appears to be something funky going on with the International F/R small box.

[lat9]

I'm checking it out and I don't recommend changing those weights from their default, since those are the maximum weights that USPS accepts. There appears to be something funky going on with the International F/R small box.

... and there is. For whatever reason, USPS is not returning an International Flat Rate Small quote; that's why it's not showing up. For the medium/large boxes quotes, you'll need to take your Tare settings into account when offering USPS international shipping.

[RixStix]

I'm checking it out and I don't recommend changing those weights from their default, since those are the maximum weights that USPS accepts. There appears to be something funky going on with the International F/R small box.

I've been using weights similarly for years to solve the same specific need as described without a hiccup. One possibility could be a total weight of 1.25 pounds which is not inclusive in any options (or an invisible rounding error just going over 1.2 pounds). I use the 2nd decimal weight to prevent creating that weight window. 0-1.50, 1.51-3.00, 3.01-7.00, etc

Could another possibility be a 'slight change' in the nomenclature used by the USPS in their Jan 24 update? They were notorious for making a single letter or space change a few years ago.

[lat9]

I've been using weights similarly for years to solve the same specific need as described without a hiccup. One possibility could be a total weight of 1.25 pounds which is not inclusive in any options (or an invisible rounding error just going over 1.2 pounds). I use the 2nd decimal weight to prevent creating that weight window. 0-1.50, 1.51-3.00, 3.01-7.00, etc

Could another possibility be a 'slight change' in the nomenclature used by the USPS in their Jan 24 update? They were notorious for making a single letter or space change a few years ago.

Unlike some of the other shipping services, USPS returns all available shipping methods for a given weight and destination. The logs that I've reviewed have not returned any Small Flat Rate Box quotes.

[RixStix]

If you change the dimensions for the International Small Flat Rate box to the actual dimensions of a Small Flat Rate box, the SM FR quotes will be shown.

8.625 x 1.625 x 5.375

I think this has been an issue in the past and the fix was to use actual dimensions. A few minutes ago, I changed the dimensions in my setup to 9.5 x 1 x 5.5 and international sm fr quotes disappeared from the displayed choices. Actually, International First Class also disappeared.

Changed back to actual sm fr size. 1st class and sm fr quotes reappeared. FWIW: I am still using USPS Version Date 2017-09-16

Using these dimensions, an 0-1096 box is still allowed to be used as an alternative packaging to sm fr International ONLY

[lat9]

Rick, are you referencing the Domestic and International Minimum Length x Height x Width settings?

[RixStix]

Rick, are you referencing the Domestic and International Minimum Length x Height x Width settings?

Cindy,

Yes, I am. Domestic already shows the actual dimensions of a SMFR box in the min settings.

[lat9]

Cindy,

Yes, I am. Domestic already shows the actual dimensions of a SMFR box in the min settings.

Those default international dimensions have been incorrect for a very, very long time. I've validated that changing the International Minimum Dimensions to match the Domestic Minimum Dimensions does, in fact, result in an International F/R Small Box to be quoted.

Thanks a bunch for the information and the correction! I'll get a GitHub issue created for tracking and get those default dimensions corrected.

[twitchtoo]

Lat9 - retail radio, USPS Tracking and display weight are selected. Rest of the switches are the same, values are close to mikestaps.

2021-05-18 12:11:00: USPS build: 2021-05-05 K11a

Server: test
Quote Request Rate Type: Retail
Quote from main_page: popup_shipping_estimator
USPS Options (weight, time): Display weight
USPS Domestic Transit Time Calculation Mode: NEW
Cart Weight: 0.175
Total Quote Weight: 0.3 Pounds: 0 Ounces: 5
Maximum: 25 Tare Rates: Small/Medium: 0:0.125 Large: 0:15
Handling method: Box Handling fee Domestic: $0.00 Handling fee International: $0.00
Decimals: 2
Domestic Length: 8.625 Width: 5.375 Height: 1.625
International Length: 8.625 Width: 5.375 Height: 1.625
All Packages are Machinable: False
Enable USPS First-Class filter for US shipping: True
Sorts the returned quotes: Price-LowToHigh

ZipOrigination: 89128
ZipDestination: Postcode: 89128 Country: United States City: Las Vegas State: Nevada
Order SubTotal: $20.50
Order Total: $20.50
Uninsurable Portion: $0.00
Insurable Value: $20.50

2021-05-18 12:11:00: Sending request to USPS

2021-05-18 12:11:00: ==================================

SENT TO USPS:

<RateV4Request USERID="***Twitch removed***"><Revision>2</Revision>
<Package ID="0"><Service>PRIORITY COMMERCIAL</Service><ZipOrigination>89128</ZipOrigination><ZipDestination>89128</ZipDestination><Pounds>0</Pounds><Ounces>5</Ounces><Container>LEGAL FLAT RATE ENVELOPE</Container><Size>REGULAR</Size><Value>20.50</Value><SpecialServices> <SpecialService>155</SpecialService>
</SpecialServices><Machinable>FALSE</Machinable></Package>
<Package ID="1"><Service>PRIORITY COMMERCIAL</Service><ZipOrigination>89128</ZipOrigination><ZipDestination>89128</ZipDestination><Pounds>0</Pounds><Ounces>5</Ounces><Container>MD FLAT RATE BOX</Container><Size>REGULAR</Size><Value>20.50</Value><SpecialServices> <SpecialService>155</SpecialService>
</SpecialServices><Machinable>FALSE</Machinable></Package>
<Package ID="2"><Service>PRIORITY COMMERCIAL</Service><ZipOrigination>89128</ZipOrigination><ZipDestination>89128</ZipDestination><Pounds>0</Pounds><Ounces>5</Ounces><Container>LG FLAT RATE BOX</Container><Size>REGULAR</Size><Value>20.50</Value><SpecialServices> <SpecialService>155</SpecialService>
</SpecialServices><Machinable>FALSE</Machinable></Package>
</RateV4Request>


RESPONSE FROM USPS:

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CommErr (should be 0): 0 -

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USPS Country - $order->delivery[country][iso_code_2]: United States $this->usps_countries: US
Domestic Services Selected:
USPS TrackingTM Electronic

2021-05-18 12:11:00: RESPONSE FROM USPS:
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RAW XML FROM USPS:




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