# Sending dangerous goods with NZ Couriers
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Updated: 2026-05-06

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

> Learn how to send dangerous goods with NZ Couriers using Starshipit.

* [Overview](/articles/couriers/post-haste/sending-dangerous-goods-with-post-haste#h_01HQP8BGKGT01WJS50GG9EA234)
* [Getting set up with NZ Couriers](/articles/couriers/post-haste/sending-dangerous-goods-with-post-haste#h_01HQP8BS6XTY3JBKG6PW3CPP5Y)
* [Adding dangerous goods in Starshipit](/articles/couriers/post-haste/sending-dangerous-goods-with-post-haste#h_01HQP8BXDCTEPMSS8BDM10W8MM)
* [Sending orders containing dangerous goods](/articles/couriers/post-haste/sending-dangerous-goods-with-post-haste#h_01HQP8C43FMX54V9V52CEQYGBS)
* [Applying dangerous goods using rules](/articles/couriers/post-haste/sending-dangerous-goods-with-post-haste#h_01HQP8CKESRV71NMPCWFV6NDVZ)
* [Printing Dangerous Goods Declaration Form](/articles/couriers/post-haste/sending-dangerous-goods-with-post-haste#h_01HQP8CQJ0F8ABF94B778Y0R4J)

* Starshipit supports sending dangerous goods with NZ Couriers. You'll need to add each dangerous good you wish to send with NZ Couriers to your Starshipit settings.
* You’ll also need to follow NZ Couriers Dangerous Goods (DG) guidelines before transport.
* After adding NZ Couriers dangerous goods to Starshipit, you can set which orders contain dangerous goods using rules or set a default dangerous goods type.

## Getting set up with NZ Couriers

To ship Dangerous Goods with NZ Couriers, first, you'll need to integrate your NZ Couriers account to Starshipit. [Follow this guide to set up NZ Couriers.](/articles/couriers/nz-couriers/how-to-set-up-nz-couriers)

## Adding dangerous goods in Starshipit

To start, you’ll need to add dangerous goods to the NZ Couriers settings page in Starshipit.

1. Go to **Settings** > **Couriers**
2. Select **NZ Couriers**
3. Go to the **Dangerous Goods** tab
4. Click **Add new** to add the dangerous goods type.  
5. Add DG details for each field  
   *Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet of the product if needed*
6. Click **Save** to save your changes

It is recommended that you make sure all fields are filled out for hassle-free shipping. NZ Couriers also requires the item quantity, which you can set in the weight field of the item details.

## Sending orders containing dangerous goods

If you tick the Dangerous Goods box manually on the order details page, the default dangerous good selected on the settings page will be applied.

## Applying dangerous goods using rules

Once you’ve set up dangerous goods in Starshipit, you can apply them using rules. Any rules containing a dangerous good which has not been set up in your Starshipit settings will be ignored.

To assign dangerous goods using rules follow the below steps:

1. Navigate to **Settings** > **Rules**
2. Add a new rule with any condition. E.g: SKU equals 12345
3. Select the action **Set Dangerous Goods Type**
4. Select **Value** > **NZ Couriers**
5. In the field next to **Value**, enter the identification number (UN Number/Commodity ID number) of the dangerous good you’ve set up in Starshipit.
6. On import, all details will be copied from the dangerous goods you’ve set up to the order.

## Printing Dangerous Goods Declaration Form

The DG declaration form will be automatically generated as a PDF and downloaded to your computer at the same time as the label print, using the information from the Dangerous Goods setting when the shipment is flagged for containing dangerous goods.