Sendle from ShipStation offers domestic services to accounts based in the US, Canada, and Australia, and international services to accounts based in Canada and Australia.
This guide provides developers with the details needed to build Sendle from ShipStation shipping capabilities into your ShipStation API workflows.
ShipStation API also allows you to connect your own existing Sendle account, and the requirements and service details are different than those for Sendle from ShipStation. For details about connecting and using your own Sendle account with ShipStation API, see our Sendle Guide.
carrier_name: sendle_walleted
- A ShipStation API account based in the US, Canada, or Australia.
- ShipStation Carriers must be activated for the account and have a positive account balance to create labels. See our Using ShipStation Carriers page for details about activating in your account.
Sendle from ShipStation supports rate shopping with ShipStation API.
Available Sendle from ShipStation services are provided below. Please note that carriers may update their available services at any time. To ensure you are always using valid services, you can use the list carrier services endpoint at any time.
| Service | API Code | Origin Countries |
|---|---|---|
| Sendle Preferred - Pickup | sendle_flat_rate | AU, US, CA |
| Sendle Preferred - Drop Off | sendle_standard_drop_off | AU, US, CA |
| Sendle Saver - Pickup | sendle_saver_pickup | US |
| Sendle Saver - Drop Off | sendle_saver_drop_off | US |
| Sendle Express | sendle_express_wallet | AU |
| Sendle 3-Day Guaranteed - Pickup | sendle_wallet_3_day_pickup | US |
| Sendle 3-Day Guaranteed - Drop Off | sendle_wallet_3_day_drop_off | US |
| Sendle 2-Day Guaranteed - Pickup | sendle_wallet_2_day_pickup | US |
| Sendle 2-Day Guaranteed Drop Off | sendle_wallet_2_day_drop_off | US |
| Service | API Code | Origin Countries |
|---|---|---|
| Sendle International | sendle_international | AU |
| Sendle Preferred - Pickup (Int) (Carbon Neutral) | sendle_wallet_flat_rate | CA |
| Sendle Preferred - Drop Off (Int) (Carbon Neutral) | sendle_standard_drop_off_international | CA |
Sendle from ShipStation supports creating returns with all domestic services.
Review the Return Shipping Labels page for details on creating return labels with ShipStation API.
The following carrier package types are available for Sendle from ShipStation services:
| Name | API Code | Package Attributes |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel | sendle_walleted_parcel | Domestic |
| Unlimited Satchel | sendle_walleted_unlimited_satchel | Domestic |
You can also use custom package types or the generic package package type.
Support for adding insurance to shipments differs by country.
- US accounts: Adding carrier insurance is not supported. However, you can add Parcelguard protection to Sendle from ShipStation shipments.
- Canada accounts: Adding carrier insurance is not supported and no third-party insurance is yet available for Canada accounts in ShipStation API.
- Australia accounts: Adding carrier insurance is supported for Sendle shipments. Claims must currently be filed directly with Sendle.
Review the Parcel Insurance page for details about adding shipment insurance with ShipStation API.
- Label sizes: 4" x 6", 4" x 8"
- Label formats: PDF
Sendle from ShipStation supports adding custom label messages.
- Label Message 1 = customer reference field (AU) or Parcel Description field (CA)
- Label Message 2 = receiver instructions (if blank, this field defaults to confirmation type)
- Label Message 3 = sender instructions (doesn’t print on the label)
Sendle from ShipStation does not support multi-package shipments.
Sendle from ShipStation does not support label branding.
Sendle from ShipStation supports voiding labels with ShipStation API. You must void labels within 28 days of label creation.
Sendle from ShipStation does not support creating paperless labels.
CN22 labels are automatically provided for international shipments. No additional forms need to be downloaded or printed.
NOTE: Action Required: New Zealand Border Levy Changes
Effective April 1, 2026, a new NZD $2.21 (+ GST) levy applies to low-value air freight consignments entering New Zealand. This levy is charged per consignment, not per item.
See the Shipping to New Zealand: Low Value Goods (LVG) Levy section in International Shipments for full details.
| Confirmation Type | API Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Authority to leave | none | No confirmation required for delivery. |
| No authority to leave | delivery | Delivery confirmation is required. |
See our Delivery Confirmation page for more details about using the confirmation property.
Sendle from ShipStation supports certain advanced options, which you can add to the shipment object when creating a shipment or label.
| Option | Type | Default Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
non_machinable | boolean | false | Indicates that the package cannot be processed through sorting machines. |
To ensure you always have the most up-to-date information about a carrier's advanced options, use the list carrier options call.
Sendle from ShipStation does not require manifesting your shipments.
Sendle from ShipStation supports scheduling pickups. All pickups default to the following business day.
Sendle from ShipStation "Drop Off" services must be dropped off at a service points.
Sendle from ShipStation supports receiving tracking updates. Review our Track a Package guides for details on tracking with the ShipStation API.