# Set up Dangerous Goods for NZ Post
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Updated: 2026-05-06

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.starshipit.com/llms.txt).

> Step-by-step guide to setting up dangerous goods for NZ Post.

* [Overview](#h_01JPKG2S5NS9H5A6DQJG2Z7NQ3)
* [Setting up dangerous goods for NZ Post](#h_01JPKG2W9M4P4JBQXHKVD8SW03)
  + [Adding dangerous goods details](#h_01JPKG30AE84187CBGGKT3EWBJ)
  + [Sending orders containing dangerous goods](#h_01JPKG382TT498Y7X81NT00G0V)
  + [Assigning dangerous goods using rules](#h_01JPKG3PAZZ2XGQBJ7Z7P5147Z)
  + [Default dangerous goods](#h_01JPKG3SSMKGVSE5B1A7QRH2C6)
  + [Printing Dangerous Goods declaration form](#h_01JPKG3YWX5XEBWQP99WC2XA1K)

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## Setting up dangerous goods for NZ Post

To ship dangerous goods with NZ Post, you'll first need to integrate your NZ Post Domestic & International account into Starshipit. Follow our guide on [NZ Post Domestic](/articles/couriers/nz-post/how-to-set-up-nz-post-domestic)& [NZ Post International](/articles/couriers/nz-post/how-to-set-up-nz-post-international) set-up.

:::note
Only authorized NZ Post accounts can ship dangerous goods. If your account hasn’t been enabled for DG shipments, contact your NZ Post account manager.
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#### **Adding dangerous goods Details**

Before shipping, you must add dangerous goods details under courier settings.

1. Go to **Settings > Couriers.**
2. Select **NZ Post Domestic** or **NZ Post International.**
3. Navigate to the **Dangerous Goods** tab.
4. Add **Signatory details** (This applies to all DG entries).
5. Click **Add new** to create a new dangerous goods type.
6. Fill in all required DG details.
   * Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet of the product if needed.
7. Click **Save.**

**Recommendation:** Ensure all fields are correctly filled out for hassle-free shipping.

:::note
Additionally, NZ Post requires DG package quantity and weight. This information will be automatically calculated based on the number and weight of packages in the shipment.
:::

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## Sending orders containing dangerous goods

You can indicate a shipment contains dangerous goods in the following ways:

**Before you start processing (Recommended)**

To simplify the process and allow for reuse, add DG tags first:

1. In Starshipit, navigate to **Settings > Tags.**
2. Click **Add New.**
3. Enter the **UN Number** of the Dangerous Goods (DG) you want to assign, e.g., UN3081.
4. Click **Save.**

**At the order level**

1. Open the order details.
2. Go to the **Tags** section:
   * Classic UI: Located below the Items section
   * New UI: Located in the right panel
3. Select the **DG tag (UN Number)** you want to assign:
   * Alternatively, enter the DG’s UN Number manually (Ensure the DG details are set up in the DG settings).
4. For **NZ Post Domestic only**, select the **DG add-on.**
5. Print the order.

**On print, Starshipit will automatically send the DG details matching the assigned DG tags to NZ Post Domestic & NZ Post International.**

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## Assigning dangerous goods using rules

1. In Starshipit, navigate to **Settings > Rules.**
2. Click **Add New Rule.**
3. Define any condition (e.g., SKU equals 12345).
4. Select the action **‘Assign Tags’.**
5. In the **Value** dropdown, select the **DG UN Number.**
6. Click **Save.**

**Once set up, UN tags will be automatically assigned to orders meeting the conditions upon import.**

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## Default dangerous goods

You can set one of your DG entries as the **default**. This means that:

* The details of this DG entry will be automatically passed to NZ Post when the **DG add-on** is selected for a shipment.
* This applies when no specific DG tag is assigned to the shipment.

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## Printing Dangerous Goods Declaration Form

#### **NZ Post Domestic**

* The **Dangerous Goods Declaration Form** will be automatically generated as a PDF and downloaded to your computer when printing labels.
* The form uses the Dangerous Goods  details from the Dangerous Goods settings.
* You will require two copies to be printed and signed to meet compliance standards.

#### **NZ Post International**

* **No separate** Dangerous Goods Declaration Form is generated.
* All DG details are included directly on the shipping label.

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## FAQ

**Does my NZ Post account support sending Dangerous Goods?**

Yes, your NZ Post account must be enabled for Dangerous Goods shipping. If it is already enabled, please reach out to your account manager for confirmation.

**How do I check if my account is enabled for Dangerous Goods?**

For NZ Post Domestic, if your account is enabled, Dangerous Goods will appear as an add-on or option in your settings.

**How many Dangerous Goods products can I send in a single shipment?**

You can only send one DG product per shipment.

**What Dangerous Goods are allowed through NZ Post International?**

Currently, only the following are allowed for international shipping:

* **UN3481** – Lithium-ion batteries packed with equipment
* **UN3091** – Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment

**How do I identify if my NZ Post International shipment contains Dangerous Goods?**

If your shipment includes Dangerous Goods, the label will contain the text **ECLB** to indicate this.