{"id":246677,"date":"2026-02-20T12:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T11:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flexibleshipping.com\/?p=246677"},"modified":"2026-02-20T14:34:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T13:34:54","slug":"duplicate-clone-shipping-zones-woocommerce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/octolize.com\/es\/blog\/duplicate-clone-shipping-zones-woocommerce\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Duplicate Shipping Methods in WooCommerce?"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the biggest shortcomings when it comes to WooCommerce is the inability to duplicate shipping methods and moving them between shipping zones. In this article, I’ll show you how to export, import, and clone shipping methods between shipping zones using a simple, code-free solution.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Duplicating shipping methods and moving them between zones is a pretty common problem that WooCommerce store owners have to face. We love WooCommerce, but we have to admit that it hasn’t been solved in the most intuitive way. However, copying shipping methods in WooCommerce is not impossible<\/strong>. Most importantly – it’s not difficult either.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Best solution to duplicate WooCommerce shipping methods<\/h2>\n

There are several solutions, to be honest. You can add each method anew and configure each one individually – unfortunately, this is how most WooCommerce store owners work<\/strong>. However, you have to admit that this is not the most convenient solution. Especially when the shipping methods are a bit more elaborate or have integrations with external couriers. You can do this also by exporting tables from your database, but let\u2019s be honest – database operations, are difficult and stressful, especially for inexperienced users.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why I prepared a complete guide on how to duplicate shipping methods in WooCommerce with the simple solution – the right plugin<\/strong>. In this case, it will be Flexible Shipping Import and Export WooCommerce plugin. This is a very simple solution for duplicating and moving shipping methods in WooCommerce. The plugin allows you to easily import and export shipping methods created with the <\/span>Flexible Shipping plugin<\/span><\/a>. It also works with the Flexible Shipping PRO plugin and the Flexible Shipping Locations Add-on.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Don’t worry though, it can be used with the free version of the plugin<\/a><\/strong>. If you have any doubts, check <\/span>the reviews<\/span><\/a> and trust over 100,000 stores using this plugin on a daily basis. In addition to the import and export option itself, you can create your own shipping calculator based on weight and cart value.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Have I convinced you? Let’s get down to specifics!<\/span><\/p>\n

How to duplicate\/clone shipping methods in WooCommerce?<\/h2>\n

First, install and activate the Flexible Shipping Import\/Export plugin<\/strong>. Then go to the shipping zone in your WooCommerce store. Under the list of all shipping methods, you will find the Flexible Shipping Import\/Export<\/strong> button. Use it to open the import\/export window.<\/p>\n

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Exporting flexible shipping methods<\/h3>\n

To duplicate WooCommerce shipping methods, select Export<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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After selecting the export option, you will see all the shipping methods that are available to export<\/strong>. You can choose to export all shipping methods or select specific ones. If you simply want to duplicate one shipping method, select it from the list. Then click the Proceed & export<\/strong> button. The plugin will create a CSV file and download it<\/strong>. If you export multiple shipping methods, they will all be in one CSV file.<\/p>\n

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Please have in mind that the Flexible Shipping Import\/Export plugin only exports shipping methods created with the Flexible Shipping plugin<\/strong>. If the plugin doesn\u2019t detect any methods to export, it will display the error message:<\/p>\n

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In this case, create new Flexible Shipping methods that can then be exported to a CSV file. You can use the Add your first Flexible Shipping method<\/strong> button to do it.<\/p>\n

Importing the flexible shipping methods<\/h3>\n

After the previous steps, you basically have a duplicated shipping method. However, it is not yet implemented in WooCommerce. To do so, use the import shipping methods option<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

To import a shipping method, you will need a CSV file with the shipping methods that you just exported. <\/strong>When you\u2019ll have your CSV file, go to the shipping zones where you want to import shipping methods. Under the list of all methods, you will find the Flexible Shipping Import\/Export button<\/strong>. Use it to open the import\/export window.<\/p>\n

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To import a shipping method, you will need to upload a CSV file. You can click the centre of the box in the window to select the file you want to upload, or simply drag and drop it into this location. The plugin only accepts CSV files<\/strong> with a correctly configured data structure.<\/p>\n

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Once the file is loaded, the plugin will display all the shipping methods available to import. For each method there are three possible actions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n