How to Block International Shipping for Only Certain Products on Shopify | No Purchase-Restriction App Required!

Shopify stores that operate internationally sometimes run into the challenge of "this particular product can't be shipped overseas." For example, this can happen when you want to limit a specific product to domestic sales only due to legal regulations or the nature of the product.

This article explains in detail how to block international shipping for only certain products using Shopify's standard features alone, without using a purchase-restriction app.

How to Block International Shipping for Only Certain Products

Output

Using the method introduced in this article, the target product will behave as follows when purchased.

⭕️ If the shipping destination is Japan: purchase allowed

❌️ If the shipping destination is overseas: purchase not allowed (an alert message is displayed on the checkout page)

Step 1: Create a Custom Shipping Profile for Domestic Shipping Only

(1) Go to Settings > Shipping and delivery

(2) Click "Create custom profile"

(3) Configure the following settings in the shipping profile

• Profile name: any name you like
• Products: select the products you want to limit to domestic shipping only
• Shipping zone: select Japan only
• Shipping rate: set any rate you like

(4) Click "Save"

Step 2: Test the Behavior

(1) Add the product configured in the shipping profile in Step 1 to your cart

(2) Go to the checkout page

(3) Enter an overseas address as the shipping destination

(4) Confirm that the alert message is displayed

(5) Change your cart to contain only products not subject to the restriction

(6) Go to the checkout page

(7) Enter an overseas address as the shipping destination

(8) Confirm that the alert message is not displayed

That completes the setup.

Conclusion

The specific steps for blocking international shipping for only certain products vary depending on the shop system's features or the cart service you're using, but the basic approach and points to watch out for are the same across the board. Use the content introduced in this guide as a reference for safer, more efficient shop operations. If you have any questions, please also refer to each service's support or manuals.

Finally, the blog article below introduces the various purchase restrictions possible on Shopify. Please use it as a reference.

How to Implement Purchase Restrictions on Shopify | Order Limits by Age, Quantity, Amount, Region, Period, and Membership
For anyone wanting to set up purchase restrictions on a Shopify store. A detailed explanation of the various types of purchase restrictions — anti-resale measures, region and age restrictions, limited-time sales — and how to implement them. Also introduces recommended Shopify apps and points to consider when choosing one, to streamline your store operations.