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# Shipping Country
## Overview
The **Shipping Country** condition applies discounts based on where the customer is shipping their order. This is one of the most common conditions for location-based shipping strategies.
## Available Operators
**Is one of** - Shipping country is in your selected list of countries.
**Is not one of** - Shipping country is NOT in your selected list of countries.
## How to Select Countries
When you choose this condition, you'll see a searchable dropdown with all countries:
1. Click the dropdown
2. Search for countries by name
3. Select multiple countries
4. Selected countries appear as tags
{% hint style="info" %}
You can select as many countries as needed. Common groupings: US+CA, EU countries, English-speaking countries, etc.
{% endhint %}
## Common Use Cases
### US-Only Free Shipping
**Free shipping for United States orders over $50**
**Configuration**:
* Condition 1: Shipping country **is one of** US
* Condition 2: Cart total **is at least** $50
* Discount: Free shipping
### North America Free Shipping
**Free shipping for US and Canada**
**Configuration**:
* Condition: Shipping country **is one of** US, CA
* Discount: Free shipping
### International Shipping Discount
**$15 off shipping for all countries except US**
**Configuration**:
* Condition: Shipping country **is not one of** US
* Discount: $15 off shipping
**Use case**: Subsidize expensive international shipping.
### EU Free Shipping
**Free shipping for European Union countries**
**Configuration**:
* Condition: Shipping country **is one of** AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE
* Discount: Free shipping
{% hint style="info" %}
If you have Shopify Markets configured, using the [Market condition](/advanced-free-shipping/conditions-location/market.md) is easier for regional groupings like the EU.
{% endhint %}
### Exclude High-Cost Countries
**Free shipping everywhere except Australia and New Zealand**
**Configuration**:
* Condition: Shipping country **is not one of** AU, NZ
* Discount: Free shipping
## Regional Strategies
{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Domestic vs International" %}
**Goal**: Different thresholds for domestic and international
**Discount 1** (Domestic):
* Shipping country **is one of** US
* Cart total **is at least** $50
* Discount: Free shipping
**Discount 2** (International):
* Shipping country **is not one of** US
* Cart total **is at least** $100
* Discount: $20 off shipping
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="Multi-Tier Regional" %}
**Goal**: Different discounts for different regions
**Discount 1** (North America):
* Shipping country **is one of** US, CA, MX
* Cart total **is at least** $50
* Discount: Free
**Discount 2** (Europe):
* Shipping country **is one of** UK, DE, FR, IT, ES
* Cart total **is at least** $75
* Discount: Free
**Discount 3** (Asia-Pacific):
* Shipping country **is one of** AU, NZ, JP, SG
* Cart total **is at least** $100
* Discount: $25 off
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="Neighboring Countries" %}
**Goal**: Free shipping for nearby countries
**Configuration**:
* Shipping country **is one of** US, CA, MX
* Discount: Free shipping
Perfect for stores near borders.
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}
## Combining with Other Conditions
### Country + Value
**Free shipping for US orders over $50**
* Condition 1: Shipping country **is one of** US
* Condition 2: Cart total **is at least** $50
### Country + Customer
**VIPs get free international shipping**
* Rule Group 1 (VIP):
* Condition: Customer tag **contains** "VIP"
* Rule Group 2 (Domestic):
* Condition 1: Shipping country **is one of** US
* Condition 2: Cart total **is at least** $50
### Country + Product
**Free shipping on specific products to specific countries**
* Condition 1: Shipping country **is one of** CA
* Condition 2: Product **contains** "Canadian Edition"
## Country Codes Reference
Common country codes used in Shopify:
| Country | Code | Country | Code |
| -------------- | ---- | --------- | ---- |
| United States | US | Canada | CA |
| United Kingdom | GB | Australia | AU |
| Germany | DE | France | FR |
| Italy | IT | Spain | ES |
| Netherlands | NL | Belgium | BE |
| Sweden | SE | Norway | NO |
| Denmark | DK | Finland | FI |
| Japan | JP | Singapore | SG |
| New Zealand | NZ | Mexico | MX |
{% hint style="info" %}
The app shows full country names in the dropdown, so you don't need to memorize codes.
{% endhint %}
## Best Practices
{% hint style="info" %}
**Group by shipping zones.** If your carrier charges similar rates for certain countries, group them in one discount.
{% endhint %}
{% hint style="info" %}
**Consider customs and duties.** International customers may face additional costs. Subsidizing shipping helps offset this.
{% endhint %}
{% hint style="info" %}
**Test with international addresses.** Use Shopify's checkout preview with different countries to verify discounts apply correctly.
{% endhint %}
{% hint style="info" %}
**Communicate restrictions clearly.** If you exclude certain countries, explain why (e.g., "Free shipping not available to remote regions").
{% endhint %}
## Country vs Province vs Market
| Condition | Best For | Example |
| ------------ | --------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| **Country** | Country-specific rules | "Free shipping to US" |
| **Province** | State/region within country | "Free shipping to California" |
| **Market** | Multi-country regions | "Free shipping to EU market" |
Use Province for more granular targeting within a country.
## Troubleshooting
Discount not applying to expected country
* Verify the country is in your selected list
* Check spelling (use the dropdown, don't type manually)
* Confirm customer's shipping address is in that country
* Test in Test Mode with a known address
Discount applying to wrong countries
* Review if you're using "is one of" vs "is not one of"
* Check for overlapping discounts
* Verify the country list is complete
International customers not seeing discount
* Confirm you're using "is one of" with their country
* Check if other conditions are blocking (e.g., cart value too low)
* Verify their shipping address is complete and valid
## Related Conditions
* **Province/State** - Target specific states or provinces
* **Postcode/ZIP** - Target specific postal codes
* [**Shopify Market**](/advanced-free-shipping/conditions-location/market.md) - Group countries into markets
* [**Cart Total**](/advanced-free-shipping/conditions-cart-and-order/cart-total.md) - Combine with value thresholds
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