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AusPost eParcel Contract: CN22 vs CN23 Labels for International Shipping

What is the difference, and do I need to select the type when creating my labels?

Written by Meegan
Updated today

When creating international shipments with your AusPost eParcel Contract, you may see either a CN22 or CN23 label.

Do I need to choose the label type?

No — you don’t need to select this yourself.

Australia Post will automatically generate the correct label based on your shipment details when you create your label in ReadyToShip.


CN22 label

A CN22 is an A6 customs declaration label used for smaller, lower-value shipments.

Your shipment must:

  • Weigh under 2kg (or under 5kg for the US)

  • Have a total value under A$500

  • Have combined dimensions under 90cm (L + W + D)

  • Have no single side longer than 60cm

Supported services:

If your shipment doesn’t meet these requirements, a CN23 label will be used instead.


CN23 label

A CN23 label is used for larger or higher-value shipments.

Your shipment will use CN23 if it:

  • Weighs 2kg – 20kg (5kg – 20kg for the US)

  • Has a maximum length of 105cm

  • Does not exceed 140cm girth
    (Girth = (width + height) × 2)


Label printing options

Label formats are set in your Carrier Connection → Printer Settings.

You can only select one label format at a time.

If you’re using a thermal printer, select:

  • A6 (1 per page)


CN22 formats

  • A4 page: 4 × A6 labels per page

  • Thermal: 1 × A6 label

CN23 formats

  • A4 page: 1 × A5 label

  • A4 page: 4 × A6 labels per page (ideal for label sheets)

  • Thermal: 1 × A6 label


More information

You can find additional details on the Australia Post website.

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