# Set up dangerous goods for NZ Post
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Updated: 2026-05-06

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> 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.
:::

#### **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, set up a tag that exactly matches the DG UN Number:

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.**

You only need one matching tag source. You can add the tag in Starshipit, or import it from Shopify when **Import Tags from Shopify** is enabled. You do not need to add the same tag in both systems.

When you use Shopify, make sure the imported tag exactly matches the UN Number configured in the NZ Post Dangerous Goods settings.

**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.