Create a CBDS Domestic Shipment

HTTP Request

POST /v1/shipments?carrier=PBI&includeDeliveryCommitment=true

Summary

Use this operation to ship with CBDS within Canada. The operation prints either a first-mile or final-mile label, depending on your delivery solution, as described below. The shipment is a post-paid shipment. CBDS Domestic ships with the Domestic Standard Service, which uses a service ID of PBDS.

Note

This page describes domestic shipping within Canada. For other CBDS shipment types, see Create a Shipment.

Prerequisite

To ship with CBDS Domestic, a merchant must first be enabled. To request enablement, contact Pitney Bowes at either ClientSupportTechServices@pb.com or ShippingAPIBusinessDevelopment@pb.com, or contact the merchant’s Pitney Bowes implementation manager. During enablement, the merchant will choose one of the delivery solutions described below.

Delivery Solutions for CBDS Domestic

The delivery solution determines how parcels arrive at the CBDS Hub and what type of label the API prints. A merchant chooses one of the following:

Solution

Does the Create Shipment API Print a Label?

First-Mile Option

Drop-Off to Local Depot

Yes. The API prints a first-mile label for delivery from a local depot to the CBDS Hub.

The merchant delivers the parcel to the local depot.
 

Drop-Off to CBDS with Final-Mile Label

Yes. The API prints the final-mile label, for delivery from the CBDS Hub to the final destination.

Either the merchant delivers the parcel to the CBDS Hub or Pitney Bowes picks it up. Pickup is available for high-volume shippers. The merchant attaches the final-mile label prior to delivery to the hub.
 

Considerations

  1. You cannot use the Rates API with CBDS Domestic shipments.

  2. The address objects (fromAddress, toAddress) require the following fields:

    • addressLines

    • cityTown

    • stateProvince: Use the 2-letter province code.

    • postalCode: Required if the API returns a label. However, this field is always recommended.

    • countryCode

    • name

  3. The rates object requires the following fields and values:

    Field

    Value

    rates.carrier

    PBI

    rates.serviceId

    PBDS

    rates.parcelType

    PKG

  4. The documents object requires the following fields:

    • size

    • fileFormat

    • contentType

    The following table gives the possible combinations of values for these fields:

    Label Size

    File Format

    Content Type

    Resolution

    DOC_4X6

    PDF

    PNG

    URL

    BASE64

    DPI_203

    DPI_203

    Note

    1. In cases where a domestic carrier does not support a format or content type, the API will return the best-matched options for that carrier. This means that, for example, if you set the file format to PDF, the API might instead return the PNG format.

    2. The size value uses an upper-case X. Do not use a lower-case x.

    3. Labels retrieved through URLs are available for 24 hours after creation.

  5. In the shipmentOptions array, include the following shipment options:

    Field

    Value

    SHIPPER_ID

    Required. The merchant’s Shipper ID, which is found in the postalReportingNumber field returned by the Get Merchants API.

    CLIENT_ID

    Conditional. The merchant’s ID for access to CBDS. Contact your PB implementation manager to find if this is required.

  6. In the customs.customsInfo object, include only the currencyCode field. Set the value to CAD. If you pass other fields in the object, the API ignores them.

  7. The label returned by the API must be used within 25 days.

  8. Fuel charges are available as a downloadable spreadsheet. The following link downloads the most recent version of the spreadsheet:

    Download the Current Fuel Surcharge Spreadsheet

Request URLs

Sandbox: https://shipping-api-sandbox.pitneybowes.com/shippingservices/v1/shipments?carrier=PBI&includeDeliveryCommitment=true
Production: https://shipping-api.pitneybowes.com/shippingservices/v1/shipments?carrier=PBI&includeDeliveryCommitment=true

Query Parameter

Name

Description

carrier

Required. Set this to PBI.

includeDeliveryCommitment

Required. If set to true, returns estimated transit time. Transit times is returned as number of days.

Valid values:

  • true

  • false

Request Headers

Name

Description

Authorization

Required. OAuth token generated using the Generate an OAuth Token API.

Content-Type

Required. The media type of the request entity. Set this to application/json.

X-PB-TransactionId

Required. A unique identifier for the transaction, up to 25 characters. The following characters are allowed: letters, numbers, hyphens (-), and underscores (_).

Important: Ensure this is unique.

X-PB-UnifiedErrorStructure

Recommended. Set this to true to use the standard error object if an error occurs.

Request / Response Elements

This POST operation sends and receives the Shipment object:

  • Required fields are marked Required.

  • Other fields are optional.

  • Fields that are marked as applying only to other label types do not apply to this one.

  • Fields marked RESPONSE ONLY appear only in the response.

Name

Data Type

Description

shipmentType

String

Return Labels Only. For return labels, set this to RETURN.

  • Required: Expedited Returns, Standard Returns

  • Recommended: CBDS Returns

fromAddress

Address Object

Required. Origin address. If you want a different address to appear on the label from the one listed here, see this FAQ. The FAQ does not apply to PB Standard.

toAddress

Address Object

Required. Destination address.

If you are shipping to Puerto Rico or an international destination with FedEx or UPS, and if the importer is different from the final recipient, enter the address of the importer here in the toAddress object. For the address of the recipient, use the soldToAddress object. If the importer is the same as the final recipient, the toAddress and soldToAddress must match.

altReturnAddress

Address Object

For these carriers, sets an address for parcel returns:

  • PB Expedited: If you are sending an international shipment and if you have set the NON_DELIVERY_OPTION option to redirect, use this field to specify the address for a parcel return.

  • PB Presort

  • PMOD

  • CBDS Outbound & CBDS Domestic: By default, parcel returns are sent to a shipment’s fromAddress. (Parcel returns are sent from the CBDS Hub.) If the fromAddress is the wrong address for your returns, then you must use the altReturnAddress to enter the correct address for returns. Failure to do so will result returns to the wrong address.

  • FedEx

  • UPS

additionalAddresses

Array[Additional Addresses Object]

CBDS Returns Only. If the seller’s address is different from the toAddress, enter the seller’s address here.

Required if the toAddress and seller address are different.

parcel

Parcel Object

Required. Contains physical characteristics of the parcel.

rates

Array[Rates Object]

Required. Specifies the carrier, service, parcel, and other information. In a response, this field also contains the service charges.

Important: In a request, the rates array can contain only one rates object.

documents

Array[Documents Object]

Required, except as noted below. Defines the label, manifest, or other shipping document created by the API call. In a response, this array provides the URL or Base64 string for a document and in some cases can contain multiple objects.

This field does not apply to:
- Rate Parcel API.
- Create CBDS Shipment API if the merchant prints the first-mile label prior to invoking the API.

shipmentOptions

Array[Object]

Required. Each object in this array defines a shipment option. Specify each option as a name-value pair in the array.

The SHIPPER_ID option is required. For additional requirements for a carrier, see the Considerations section on the carrier’s Create Shipment page.

shipmentOptions.name

String

The name of the shipment option.

shipmentOptions.value

String

The value of the shipment option.

customs

Object

For shipments that use customs forms, this object contains the customs information.

Required in the following situations:

  • PB Expedited: Required for shipments to international destinations. Conditional for shipments to APO/FPO/DPO, U.S. Territories, and FAS, as explained in this FAQ.

  • CBDS: Required for all shipments.

  • FedEx: Required for shipments to international destinations and Puerto Rico.

  • UPS: Required for shipments to international destinations and Puerto Rico.

customs.customsInfo

Customs Info Object

Customs clearance information for the commercial invoice.

Required in the customs object.

customs.customsItems

Array[Customs Items Object]

Customs clearance information for each commodity.

Required in the customs object.

Maximum number of objects in the array: 30

domesticShipmentDetails

Domestic Shipment Details Object

CBDS Only. The first-mile label’s tracking number and other information about the first-mile leg.

Required if the merchant prints the first-mile label prior to invoking the API. Send the first-mile label’s tracking number and details.

RESPONSE ONLY for all other CBDS shipment requests.

references

Array[Object]

PB Standard & CBDS Only. Optional reference fields. Each object in the array includes a name-value pair that defines a reference field. See the following, depending on your carrier:

For carriers other than the above, see this FAQ.

hazmatDetails

Hazmat Details Object

PB Standard Only. If shipping hazardous materials with PB Standard, use this object.

carrierPayments

Array[Carrier Payments Object]

FedEx & UPS Only. If one or more of the shipment costs should be charged to a third-party account, enter the information in this array.

soldToAddress

Address Object

FedEx & UPS Only. The final recipient of a the shipment.

Required for shipments from the U.S. to Puerto Rico or international destinations. Otherwise optional.

This address must match the toAddress.countryCode, with the exception of shipments to Canada and to U.S. satellite countries.

If the final recipient’s address is the same as the importer’s address, the entries in the soldToAddress object must match the entries in the toAddress object.

shipmentId

String

RESPONSE ONLY. Unique identifier for the shipment, generated by the system in response to shipment purchase.

parcelTrackingNumber

String

RESPONSE ONLY. Tracking number assigned to the shipment by the system.

Sample Requests

This section provides sample requests for both delivery solutions. For details on the solutions, see Delivery Solutions for CBDS Domestic above on this page.

For this solution:

See this example:

Drop-Off to Local Depot

Sample Request for Drop-Off to Local Depot

Drop-Off to CBDS with Final-Mile Label

Sample Request for Drop-Off to CBDS with Final-Mile Label

Sample Request for Drop-Off to Local Depot

This request uses the Drop-Off to Local Depot delivery solution. For details on the solution, see Delivery Solutions for CBDS Domestic above on this page.

Sample Request to Drop-Off to Local Depot
curl -X POST ".../v1/shipments?carrier=PBI&includeDeliveryCommitment=true" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <oauth_token>" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-PB-TransactionId: <unique_transaction_id>" \
-d '
{
    "fromAddress": {
        "addressLines": [
            "2233 South Millway"
        ],
        "cityTown": "Mississauga",
        "stateProvince": "ON",
        "postalCode": "L5L 3H7",
        "countryCode": "CA",
        "name": "Jill Smith"
    },
    "toAddress": {
        "addressLines": [
            "323 1st St East"
        ],
        "cityTown": "Brooks",
        "stateProvince": "AB",
        "postalCode": "T1R 0G9",
        "countryCode": "CA",
        "name": "Bruce Green"
    },
    "parcel": {
        "weight": {
            "unitOfMeasurement": "LB",
            "weight": "0.95"
        },
        "dimension": {
            "unitOfMeasurement": "IN",
            "length": 8,
            "width": 4,
            "height": 6
        }
    },
    "rates": [ {
        "carrier": "PBI",
        "serviceId": "PBDS",
        "parcelType": "PKG"
    } ],
    "documents": [ {
        "type": "SHIPPING_LABEL",
        "size": "DOC_4X6",
        "fileFormat": "PDF",
        "contentType": "URL",
        "printDialogOption": "EMBED_PRINT_DIALOG"
    } ],
    "shipmentOptions": [ {
        "name": "SHIPPER_ID",
        "value": "9024324564"
    } ],
    "customs": {
        "customsInfo": {
            "currencyCode": "CAD"
        },
        "customsItems": [ {
            "description": "vintage floral-print dress",
            "itemId": "4885-NJE",
            "originCountryCode": "CA",
            "quantity": 2,
            "unitPrice": 400,
            "url": "http://example.com/dresses/vintage/4885nje"
        } ]
    },
    "references": [ {
        "name": "ORDER_NUMBER",
        "value": "1234-5678"
    } ]
}'
Sample Response
{
    "fromAddress": {
        "addressLines": [
            "2233 South Millway"
        ],
        "cityTown": "Mississauga",
        "stateProvince": "ON",
        "postalCode": "L5L 3H7",
        "countryCode": "CA",
        "name": "Jill Smith"
    },
    "toAddress": {
        "addressLines": [
            "323 1st St East"
        ],
        "cityTown": "Brooks",
        "stateProvince": "AB",
        "postalCode": "T1R 0G9",
        "countryCode": "CA",
        "name": "Bruce Green"
    },
    "parcel": {
        "dimension": {
            "length": 8.0,
            "height": 6.0,
            "width": 4.0,
            "unitOfMeasurement": "IN"
        },
        "weight": {
            "weight": 0.95,
            "unitOfMeasurement": "LB"
        },
        "valueOfGoods": 800.00
    },
    "rates": [ {
        "carrier": "PBI",
        "serviceId": "PBDS",
        "parcelType": "PKG",
        "baseCharge": 11.42,
        "totalCarrierCharge": 14.19,
        "deliveryCommitment": {
            "minEstimatedNumberOfDays": "3",
            "maxEstimatedNumberOfDays": "6"
        },
        "currencyCode": "CAD",
        "destinationZone": 1.0
    } ],
    "documents": [ {
        "type": "SHIPPING_LABEL",
        "size": "DOC_4X6",
        "fileFormat": "PDF",
        "contentType": "URL",
        "printDialogOption": "EMBED_PRINT_DIALOG",
        "contents": "https://.../a60674f0644044459c29ab873ca89d2b.pdf"
    } ],
    "shipmentOptions": [ {
        "name": "SHIPPER_ID",
        "value": "9024324564"
    } ],
    "customs": {
        "customsInfo": {
            "currencyCode": "CAD"
        },
        "customsItems": [ {
            "itemId": "4885-NJE",
            "description": "vintage floral-print dress",
            "quantity": 2,
            "unitPrice": 400.00,
            "url": "http://example.com/dresses/vintage/4885nje",
            "originCountryCode": "CA"
        } ]
    },
    "domesticShipmentDetails": {
        "shipperTrackingNumber": "329000000101",
        "barCodeLabelNumber": "329000000101"
    },
    "references": [ {
        "name": "ORDER_NUMBER",
        "value": "1234-5678"
    } ],
    "parcelTrackingNumber": "PBXGA654A00000FDBC0E",
    "shipmentId": "PBXGA654A00000FDBC0E"
}


Sample Request for Drop-Off to CBDS with Final-Mile Label

This request uses the Drop-Off to CBDS with Final-Mile Label delivery solution. For details on the solution, see Delivery Solutions for CBDS Domestic above on this page.

Sample Request for Drop-Off to CBDS with Final-Mile Label
curl -X POST ".../v1/shipments?carrier=PBI&includeDeliveryCommitment=true" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <oauth_token>" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-PB-TransactionId: <unique_transaction_id>" \
-d '
{
    "fromAddress": {
        "addressLines": [
            "123 Caravelle Drive"
        ],
        "cityTown": "Mississauga",
        "stateProvince": "ON",
        "postalCode": "L4V 1K9",
        "countryCode": "CA",
        "name": "Alan Jones"
    },
    "toAddress": {
        "addressLines": [
            "31st Avenue East"
        ],
        "cityTown": "Brooks",
        "stateProvince": "AB",
        "postalCode": "T1R 0A4",
        "countryCode": "CA",
        "name": "Victoria Anderson"
    },
    "parcel": {
        "weight": {
            "unitOfMeasurement": "LB",
            "weight": "0.5"
        },
        "dimension": {
            "unitOfMeasurement": "IN",
            "length": "12",
            "width": "6",
            "height": "10"
        }
    },
    "rates": [ {
        "carrier": "PBI",
        "serviceId": "PBDS",
        "parcelType": "PKG"
    } ],
    "documents": [ {
        "type": "SHIPPING_LABEL",
        "size": "DOC_4X6",
        "fileFormat": "PDF",
        "contentType": "URL",
        "printDialogOption": "EMBED_PRINT_DIALOG"
    } ],
    "shipmentOptions": [ {
        "name": "SHIPPER_ID",
        "value": "9024324564"
    } ],
    "customs": {
        "customsInfo": {
            "currencyCode": "CAD"
        },
        "customsItems": [ {
            "itemId": "OLCom_255",
            "description": "satin pleated waist skirts",
            "url": "http://example.com/skirts",
            "unitPrice": "300",
            "quantity": "3",
            "originCountryCode": "CA"
        } ]
    },
    "references": [ {
        "name": "ORDER_NUMBER",
        "value": "45729-a80w"
    } ]
}'
Sample Response
{
    "fromAddress": {
        "addressLines": [
            "123 Caravelle Drive"
        ],
        "cityTown": "Mississauga",
        "stateProvince": "ON",
        "postalCode": "L4V 1K9",
        "countryCode": "CA",
        "name": "Alan Jones"
    },
    "toAddress": {
        "addressLines": [
            "31st Avenue East"
        ],
        "cityTown": "Brooks",
        "stateProvince": "AB",
        "postalCode": "T1R 0A4",
        "countryCode": "CA",
        "name": "Victoria Anderson"
    },
    "parcel": {
        "dimension": {
            "length": 12.0,
            "height": 10.0,
            "width": 6.0,
            "unitOfMeasurement": "IN"
        },
        "weight": {
            "weight": 0.5,
            "unitOfMeasurement": "LB"
        },
        "valueOfGoods": 900.00
    },
    "rates": [ {
        "carrier": "PBI",
        "serviceId": "PBDS",
        "parcelType": "PKG",
        "baseCharge": 26.43,
        "totalCarrierCharge": 26.43,
        "deliveryCommitment": {
            "minEstimatedNumberOfDays": "3",
            "maxEstimatedNumberOfDays": "6"
        },
        "currencyCode": "CAD",
        "destinationZone": 1.0
    } ],
    "documents": [ {
        "type": "SHIPPING_LABEL",
        "size": "DOC_4X6",
        "fileFormat": "PDF",
        "contentType": "URL",
        "printDialogOption": "EMBED_PRINT_DIALOG",
        "contents": "https://.../690cf25e9eae4ea49abd9b8b4050f4ba.pdf"
    } ],
    "shipmentOptions": [ {
        "name": "SHIPPER_ID",
        "value": "9024324564"
    } ],
    "customs": {
        "customsInfo": {
            "currencyCode": "CAD"
        },
        "customsItems": [ {
            "itemId": "OLCom_255",
            "description": "satin pleated waist skirts",
            "quantity": 3,
            "unitPrice": 300.00,
            "url": "http://example.com/skirts",
            "originCountryCode": "CA"
        } ]
    },
    "domesticShipmentDetails": {
        "barCodeLabelNumber": "329000000366"
    },
    "references": [ {
        "name": "ORDER_NUMBER",
        "value": "45729-a80w"
    } ],
    "parcelTrackingNumber": "PBXGA03A2C000DB5E84F",
    "shipmentId": "PBXGA03A2C000DB5E84F"
}


Error Codes

For a list of all error codes returned by the Ecommerce APIs, please see Error Codes.