Insurance Calc
What it does
Calculate shipping insurance premiums for international shipments based on declared value, route, and product category. POTAL provides insurance cost estimates that can be included in the total landed cost calculation for accurate DDP pricing.
How to use it
Declare shipment value
Provide the product value, origin, and destination country.
Select coverage type
Choose between basic carrier liability and full replacement value insurance.
Get premium estimate
The API returns the insurance premium based on route risk, value, and product category.
Include in landed cost
Add the insurance cost to your total landed cost calculation for accurate DDP quotes.
API Reference
/api/v1/shipping/insuranceRelated Features
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