This article explains how to manage your shipping costs and options when using Gelato to fulfill orders placed through your Etsy store. We'll cover the various shipping methods, how to set up shipping profiles and address common questions about shipping charges and tariff numbers.

When you use Gelato, we take care of shipping your products directly to your customers. This means you don't have to worry about packaging or shipping yourself. You'll be charged for shipping based on the rates outlined in our product catalog.

There are a few ways to manage your shipping settings on Etsy when using Gelato:

These profiles are designed to mirror Gelato's flat shipping rates, ensuring you charge your customers the same amount Gelato charges you. The setup is automatic and updates dynamically, simplifying your workflow. Your profit comes from the difference between your retail product price and the product cost from Gelato.

Remember: Existing products in your store that you connect to Gelato won't automatically use Gelato's delivery profiles. You'll need to assign these manually.

For products with varying shipping fees based on size, Etsy will default to the most affordable profile for all variations. Manual adjustments may be necessary. For detailed instructions, check out our guide: How do I set up Gelato delivery profiles for Etsy?

Want to offer free shipping to your customers? Use the Gelato free delivery profile. Your customers won't pay for shipping, but you'll still be charged the standard flat shipping rate as per our product catalog. Factor in the shipping cost when setting your retail price to ensure you cover your expenses.

For more control over your shipping prices, create your own delivery profiles on Etsy. You can set any shipping price you want, but keep in mind that Gelato will still charge you the standard flat shipping rate.

Since Gelato handles all fulfillment and shipping, you won't need to purchase postage labels from Etsy. Therefore, you don't need to worry about filling out tariff numbers for Gelato products.

With a Gelato+ Gold subscription, you can set a profit margin on top of Gelato's shipping prices. This means your customers will pay a percentage extra on their shipping fees, increasing your earnings.