Actions5
- Courier Actions
- Rate Actions
- Order Actions
- Tracking Actions
Rate → Check Rates
AI-generatedOverview
This node integrates with the Biteship shipping service to check shipping rates between two postal codes using selected couriers. It is useful for e-commerce platforms or logistics applications that need to calculate shipping costs dynamically based on origin, destination, courier options, and item details. For example, a user can input the origin and destination postal codes, select couriers like JNE or TIKI, and provide item details such as weight and quantity to get shipping rate quotes.
Use Case Examples
- Calculate shipping cost from Jakarta to Surabaya using JNE courier for a package weighing 500 grams.
- Compare shipping rates from origin postal code 10110 to destination 60234 using multiple couriers like JNE, TIKI, and POS Indonesia.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Origin Postal Code | The postal code of the shipment's origin location. |
| Destination Postal Code | The postal code of the shipment's destination location. |
| Couriers | The list of couriers to check shipping rates for. Multiple couriers can be selected. |
| Items | Details of items to be shipped including name, description, SKU, category, mass in grams, and quantity. |
Output
JSON
json- The response from Biteship API containing shipping rate information for the specified origin, destination, couriers, and items.
Dependencies
- Biteship API key credential required for authentication
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the origin and destination postal codes are valid and correctly formatted to avoid API errors.
- Verify that the selected couriers are supported and spelled correctly as per the options.
- Check that the items array is properly structured with valid mass and quantity values to get accurate rate calculations.
- Common error messages may include authentication failures if the API key is missing or invalid, or validation errors if required parameters are missing.
Links
- Biteship API Documentation - Check Rates - Official API documentation for checking shipping rates using Biteship.