Summary of 2022 USPS Rate Increase – International Shipping

December 29th, 2021 Comments off

The U.S. Postal Service provides multiple shipping services for international parcel delivery, shipping to more than 180 countries. Depending on the service you choose, delivery times vary from 3 days for expedited services to over 20 days for economical options. The USPS also offers flat rate options for Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail International delivery.

Similar to domestic services, USPS international shipping services will see a postage rate increase starting on Sunday, January 9, 2022. The analysis below highlights the 2022 USPS rate increase for INTERNATIONAL shipping:

First Class Package International Service

First Class Package International Service is the USPS’ most affordable international service for the delivery of small packages. The maximum weight for this mail class is four pounds, and delivery time can be up to 20 days depending on delivery location.

  • First Class Package International Service rates have increased by an average of 4.2%.
  • Purchasing First Class Package International Service online using Stamps.com offers a 5% discount compared to rates at the Post Office.
  • In 2022, lower weight packages are seeing a higher average rate increase:
    a) Up to 1 lb. = 4.0% average rate increase
    b) Up to 2 lbs. = 4.0% average rate increase
    c) Up to 3 lbs. = 2.7% average rate increase
    d) Up to 4 lbs. = 1.5% average rate increase
  • France (Country Group 15) and Germany (Country Group 16) are seeing significantly higher rate increases compared to other countries for packages weighing 8 ounces or less. France and Germany are seeing a 11.3% increases, which is a minimum increase of $1.56. The United Kingdom (Country Group 20) is seeing a 9.8% increase, with a minimum increase of $1.52 for packages weighing 8 ounces or less.

First Class Package International Service - Canada (Group 1)

INCREASE PER PACKAGE - 2022 Rates vs. 2021 Rates
Weight20222021Increase
1 lb. / 16 oz.$21.00$20.19$0.81
2 lbs. / 32 oz.$21.00$20.19$0.81
3 lbs. / 48 oz.$31.97$31.35$0.62
4 lbs. / 64 oz.$43.13$42.51$0.62

First Class Package International Service - UK (Group 20)

INCREASE PER PACKAGE - 2022 Rates vs. 2021 Rates
Weight20222021Increase
1 lb. / 16 oz.$25.79$24.70$1.09
2 lbs. / 32 oz$25.79$24.70$1.09
3 lbs. / 48 oz.$40.14$39.43$0.71
4 lbs. / 64 oz.$54.96$54.15$0.81

First Class Package International Service - Australia (Group 12)

INCREASE PER PACKAGE - 2022 Rates vs. 2021 Rates
Weight20222021Increase
1 lb. / 16 oz.$29.36$28.26$1.10
2 lbs. / 32 oz$29.36$28.26$1.10
3 lbs. / 48 oz.$46.50$45.60$0.90
4 lbs. / 64 oz.$63.89$62.94$0.95

Priority Mail International

Priority Mail International is a cost-effective service that delivers mailpieces and packages weighing up to 70 pounds. This mail class offers international delivery in 6-10 days.

  • Priority Mail International rates have increased by an average of 3.7%.
  • Purchasing Priority Mail International online using Stamps.com offers a 5% discount compared to rates at the Post Office.
  • Priority Mail International rates are increasing significantly, with a minimum increase of $1.76 (1 lb., Country Group 2) up to $19.52 (70 lbs., Country Group 8).
  • Priority Mail International Flat Rate Products are increasing, with the Flat Rate Envelope increasing by a minimum of $1.31 (Country Group 2) to the Large Flat Rate Box increasing by $4.37 (Country Group 7).
  • Canada: Shipping Zones 1.1 and 1.2 are seeing rates increase significantly with a minimum increase of $1.75 (1 lb.) to a maximum of $10.70 (66 lbs.).
  • Canada: Zones 1.5 through 1.8 are all seeing a reduction in shipping rates. The decrease ranges from $0.77 (Zone 1.4, 1 lb.) to $51.66 cheaper (Zone 1.8, 66 lbs.).
  • Canada: Shipping Zone 1.3 is mixed, with some weights seeing a reduction $0.04 (Zone 1.3, 7 lbs.) to an increase of $0.63 (Zone 1.3, 57 lbs.).

Priority Mail International - Canada (Group 1)

INCREASE PER PACKAGE - 2022 Rates vs. 2021 Rates
Weight (lbs.)20222021Increase
1$37.47$35.72$1.75
2$40.46$38.57$1.89
3$43.40$41.37$2.03
4$46.34$44.18$2.16
5$48.81$46.98$1.83
6$51.72$49.78$1.94
7$54.63$52.58$2.05
8$58.15$55.43$2.72
9$61.09$58.24$2.85
10$64.03$61.04$2.99

Priority Mail International - UK (Group 20)

INCREASE PER PACKAGE - 2022 Rates vs. 2021 Rates
Weight (lbs.)20222021Increase
1$57.00$54.86$2.14
2$63.08$60.71$2.37
3$67.17$64.65$2.52
4$71.25$68.59$2.66
5$76.62$73.72$2.90
6$80.70$77.66$3.04
7$84.74$81.56$3.18
8$88.83$85.50$3.33
9$92.91$89.44$3.47
10$97.04$93.39$3.65

Priority Mail International - Australia (Group 12)

INCREASE PER PACKAGE - 2022 Rates vs. 2021 Rates
Weight (lbs.)20222021Increase
1$54.96$52.92$2.04
2$60.61$58.33$2.28
3$66.22$63.75$2.47
4$71.87$69.16$2.71
5$77.47$74.58$2.89
6$83.13$79.99$3.14
7$88.68$85.36$3.32
8$94.34$90.77$3.57
9$99.94$96.19$3.75
10$105.55$101.60$3.95

Priority Mail Express International

Priority Mail Express International offers date-specific delivery and a money-back guarantee when shipping to select countries, with delivery in 3-5 days. The maximum allowable package weight for Priority Mail Express International is 70 pounds.

  • Priority Mail Express International rates will increase by an average of 3.2% in 2022.
  • Purchasing Priority Mail Express International online using Stamps.com offers a 5% discount compared to rates at the Post Office.
  • In 2022, the rate increase is impacting lower weight packages more than higher weight packages. Packages weighing 1 to 5 lbs. are seeing an average rate increase of 4.9%. Packages weighing 51 to 55 lbs. are seeing an average rate increase of 4.2%.
  • Priority Mail Express International increases range from $2.10 at (0.5 lbs., Country Group 1) to $22.60 (66 lbs., Country Group 14).

Global Express Guaranteed

Global Express Guaranteed is the USPS’ fastest international service. This service offers date-specific delivery in one to three business days to over 190 countries. FedEx manages transportation and delivery.

  • Global Express Guaranteed rates will increase by an average of 2.3% in 2022.
  • Purchasing Global Express Guaranteed online using Stamps.com offers a 5% discount compared to rates at the Post Office.
  • Global Express Guaranteed rates will not be increasing for parcels weighing up to 2 lbs., except for Country Group 4 (Africa, Eastern Europe).
  • Country Group 4 (Africa, Eastern Europe) is seeing a big rate increase for all weights, with prices increasing from $5.04 (half pound) to $90.58 (70 lbs.).

Stamps.com Will Automatically Update to the New USPS International Rates on January 9, 2022

Stamps.com will automatically update all USPS international shipping rates inside the software and web-based version (Stamps.com Online) on Sunday, January 9, 2022. If you are a Stamps.com customer, no additional actions are needed and you will AUTOMATICALLY see the 2022 USPS rates in the platform.

Details of the 2022 USPS Postage Rate Increase

April 28th, 2023 Comments off

The U.S. Postal Service has announced new postage rates to be implemented on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Listed below are the highlights of the proposed 2022 USPS postage rate increase for customers buying postage online for DOMESTIC services.

New USPS Rates start Sunday, January 9, 2022

First Class Mail Letters

INCREASE PER MAILPIECE - 2022 Rates vs. 2021 Rates
Mailpiece WeightJan 2022Aug 2021Increase
Letters - 1 oz.$0.58$0.58No Change
Letters - Additional Ounces$0.20$0.20No Change
Metered Mail Letters (Stamps.com Rate) - 1 oz.$0.53$0.53No Change
Metered Mail Letters (Stamps.com Rate) - Additional Ounces$0.20$0.20No Change
Flat/Large Envelope - 1 oz.$1.16$1.16No Change
Flat/Large Envelope - Additional Ounces$0.20$0.20No Change
Postcards$0.40$0.40No Change

Since there was a postage rate increase in August 2021, the USPS will NOT be increasing First Class Mail letter prices in January 2022. However, starting in July 2022, the USPS will be increasing First Class Mail letter prices two times per year.

2022 First Class Mail Letter Rate Increase Highlights:

  • There is NO rate increase for First Class Mail letters, large envelopes or postcards in January 2022.
  • The next First Class Mail postage rate increase is scheduled for July 2022.
  • The Metered Mail rate discount for online postage will continue to be $0.05 cents.
  • NEW: Starting in January 2023, Mailing Services will have scheduled postage rate increase occurring two times per year – in January and in July.

Priority Mail Express (Commercial Base Pricing)

INCREASE PER PACKAGE - 2022 Rates vs. 2021 Rates
Weight
(lbs.)
Zones
1 & 2
Zone
3
Zone
4
Zone
5
Zone
6
Zone
7
Zone
8
Zone
9
0.5$0.75$0.75$0.80$1.35$1.55$1.75$1.95$2.75
1$0.75$0.80$0.95$1.60$1.85$2.05$2.30$3.25
2$0.80$0.95$1.10$1.80$2.15$2.40$2.65$3.70
3$0.80$1.00$1.25$2.10$2.40$2.70$2.95$4.20
4$0.85$1.15$1.40$2.30$2.70$3.05$3.30$4.65
5$0.85$1.20$1.55$2.55$3.00$3.35$3.65$5.15

Overall, prices for Priority Mail Express will increase by 4.3% (Commercial Base). A 1 lb. package going to Zone 8 using Priority Mail Express will increase $2.30, costing $42.15 in 2022 compared to $39.85 (does not include holiday surcharge) in 2021.

2022 Priority Mail Express Rate Increase Highlights:

  • Rate increases for Zone 8 are increasing significantly.  A 1 lb. package traveling to Zone 8 is increasing by $2.30 (5.8%), and a 10 lb. package traveling to Zone 8 is increasing by $5.45 (5.8%).
  • Rates for packages weighing 5 lbs. or more traveling to Zone 5 or higher are increasing by at least $2.55 (4.9%).
  • The maximum discount for Commercial Base based pricing compared to Post Office (Retail) prices is 16% (same as 2021).
  • NEW – STARTING APRIL 2022:  There will be a $1.50 fee for packages that are greater than one cubic foot or have a box length greater than 22 inches if the customer did not provide dimensions or provided inaccurate dimensions inside the online postage provider (e.g. Stamps.com).
  • NEW – STARTING APRIL 2022: There will be a new “nonstandard fee” for packages that must be sorted manually by the USPS when the dimensions of the package exceed sortation requirements. Rates will be adjusted based on box dimensions. Packages with length over 22 inches will have a $4.00 surcharge, packages with length over 30 inches will have $15.00 surcharge and packages over 2 cubic feet will have a $15.00 surcharge.

Priority Mail Express Flat Rate (Commercial Base Pricing)

INCREASE PER PACKAGE - 2022 Rates vs. 2021 Rates
Mailpiece20222021Increase
Flat Rate Envelope$23.50$22.75$0.75
Legal Flat Rate Envelope$23.75$22.95$0.80
Padded Flat Rate Envelope$23.95$23.25$0.70

Shipping rates for Priority Mail Express Flat Rate products will increase in 2022.

2022 Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Increase Highlights:

  • Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Envelope will increase $0.75 to $23.50 from $22.50.
  • Priority Mail Express Legal Flat Rate Envelope will increase $0.80 to $23.75 from $22.95.
  • Priority Mail Express Padded Flat Rate Envelope will increase $0.70 to $23.95 from $23.25.

Priority Mail (Commercial Base Pricing)

INCREASE PER PACKAGE - 2022 Rates vs. 2021 Rates
Weight
(lbs.)
Zones
1 & 2
Zone
3
Zone
4
Zone
5
Zone
6
Zone
7
Zone
8
Zone
9
1$0.21$0.22$0.23$0.24$0.25$0.64$0.88$2.14
2$0.23$0.24$0.25$0.27$0.52$0.61$0.97$3.27
3$0.24$0.25$0.26$0.29$0.64$0.93$1.29$4.44
4$0.24$0.26$0.28$1.11$0.74$1.25$1.81$5.34
5$0.25$0.26$0.29$1.01$0.16$1.52$2.05$6.22

Priority Mail will see an average increase of 2.7% (Commercial Base). A 1 lb. package going to Zone 8 using Priority Mail will increase $0.88 cents, costing $9.68 in 2022 compared to $8.80 (does not include holiday surcharge) in 2021.

2022 Priority Mail Rate Increase Highlights:

  • Packages traveling to Zone 8 are increasing by at least $0.88 for all weights.
  • Packages weighing 8 lbs. or more traveling to Zones 5 through 8 are decreasing significantly. As an example, a 20 lb. package traveling to Zone 8 is decreasing by $12.37 in 2022.
  • Packages weighing 11 to 24 lbs. traveling to Zones 1&2 through 8 are decreasing between $0.40 (10 lbs., Zone 1&2) to $12.37 (20 lbs., Zone 8). 
  • Rate increases for Zone 9 (U.S. territories) are increasing by 15%.
  • The maximum Priority Mail Commercial Base discount compared to Post Office (Retail) prices is 30% (down from 40% in 2021).
  • NEW – STARTING APRIL 2022:  There will be a $1.50 fee for packages that are greater than one cubic foot or have a box length greater than 22 inches if the customer did not provide dimensions or provided inaccurate dimensions inside the online postage provider (e.g. Stamps.com).
  • NEW – STARTING APRIL 2022:   There will be a new “nonstandard fee” for packages that must be sorted manually by the USPS when the dimensions of the package exceed sortation requirements. Rates will be adjusted based on box dimensions. Packages with length over 22 inches will have a $4.00 surcharge, packages with length over 30 inches will have $15.00 surcharge and packages over 2 cubic feet will have a $15.00 surcharge.

Priority Mail Flat Rate (Commercial Base Pricing)

INCREASE PER PACKAGE - 2022 Rates vs. 2021 Rates
Mailpiece20222021Increase
Flat Rate Envelope$7.75$7.40$0.35
Legal Flat Rate Envelope$8.05$7.70$0.35
Padded Flat Rate Envelope$8.45$8.00$0.45
Small Flat Rate Box$8.25$7.90$0.35
Medium Flat Rate Box$14.25$13.75$0.50
Large Flat Rate Box$19.20$19.30($0.10)
APO/FPO Large Flat Rate Box$17.70$17.80($0.10)

Shipping rates for Priority Mail Flat Rate products will increase in 2022. The Priority Mail Flat Rate Padded Envelope will increase $0.45 to $8.45 in 2022 compared to $8.00 (does not include holiday surcharge) in 2021. Rates for the Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box will increase $0.50 to $14.25 from $13.75 currently. Rates for the Large Flat Rate Box will decrease by $0.10, to $19.20 from $19.30 (does not include holiday surcharge) in 2021.

2022 Priority Mail Flat Rate Increase Highlights:

  • Priority Mail Small Flat Rate boxes are increasing only $0.35 (3.0%).
  • Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box is decreasing by $0.10 (-1.0%).

Priority Mail Regional Rate (Commercial Base Pricing)

INCREASE PER PACKAGE - 2022 Rates vs. 2021 Rates
Box
Type
Zones
1 & 2
Zone
3
Zone
4
Zone
5
Zone
6
Zone
7
Zone
8
Zone
9
A$0.55$0.54$0.54$0.54$0.66$0.69$0.90$3.00
B$0.65$0.73$0.56$0.11($0.89)($0.51)($0.39)$1.04

Rates for Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes will be increasing for all shipping Zones for Box A in 2022. A 5 lb. package going to Zone 8 using the Regional Rate Box A will increase by $0.90 to $13.54 in 2022 compared to $12.64 (does not include holiday surcharge) in 2021.  Regional Rate Box A is priced at a 2 lb. regular Priority Mail rate, yet can contain products that weigh up to 15 lbs.

2022 Priority Mail Regional Rate Increase Highlights:

  • Regional Rate Box A is seeing price increases ranging from $0.54 to $3.00.
  • Regional Rate Box B is seeing price increases ranging from a decrease of $0.89 to an increase of $1.04.
  • Regional Rate Box A Zone 8 is increasing the highest value at $0.90 (7.1%).
  • Zone 8 is seeing the highest increase at $0.90 (7.1%) for Regional Rate Box A.
  • Rate increases in Zone 9 (U.S. territories) are increasing by $3.00 (12.8%) for Box A and $1.04 for Box B.

First Class Package Service (Commercial Base Pricing)

INCREASE PER PACKAGE - 2022 Rates vs. 2021 Rates
Mailpiece WeightZones
1 & 2
Zone
3
Zone
4
Zone
5
Zone
6
Zone
7
Zone
8
Zone
9
1 ounce$0.36$0.36$0.36$0.36$0.36$0.37$0.37$0.37
2 ounces$0.36$0.36$0.360.36$0.36$0.37$0.37$0.37
3 ounces$0.36$0.36$0.36$0.36$0.36$0.37$0.37$0.37
4 ounces$0.36$0.36$0.36$0.36$0.36$0.37$0.37$0.37
5 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
6 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
7 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
8 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
9 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
10 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
11 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
12 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
13 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
14 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
15 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
15.999 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30

Overall rates for First Class Package Service will increase by 7.4%. A 15.999 ounce package for First Class Package Service traveling to Zone 8 will increase $0.30 to $6.28 in 2022 from $5.98 (does not include holiday surcharge) in 2021.

2022 First Class Package Service Rate Increase Highlights:

  • First Class Package Service is seeing rate increases range from $0.37 (11.0%) to $0.30 (5.0%).
  • First Class Package Service is seeing higher rate increases in lower weights – the increase is as high as $0.36 (12.0%) packages that weigh 1 to 4 ounces.
  • The maximum First Class Package Service Commercial Base discount compared to Post Office (Retail) prices is 26% (down from 28% in 2021).

Parcel Select Ground (Commercial Base Pricing)

INCREASE PER PACKAGE - 2022 Rates vs. 2021 Rates
Weight
(lbs.)
Zones
1 & 2
Zone
3
Zone
4
Zone
5
Zone
6
Zone
7
Zone
8
Zone
9
1$0.21$0.22$0.23$0.24$0.25$0.64$0.88$0.88
2($0.31)($0.12)($0.09)($0.33)($0.21)($0.05)$0.06$0.06
3($0.41)($0.36)($0.33)($0.49)($0.61)($1.37)($2.80)($2.80)
4($0.41)($0.35)($0.31)$0.03($2.20)($3.14)($4.39)($4.39)
5($0.40)($0.24)($0.37)($1.04)($3.51)($5.00)($6.58)($6.58)
6($0.40)$0.08$0.01($1.70)($5.72)($7.87)($10.13)($10.13)
7($0.23)($0.41)$0.11($3.38)($7.24)($9.82)($12.05)($12.05)
8($0.15)($0.34)($0.35)($4.57)($8.86)($11.91)($15.02)($15.02)
9($0.26)($0.30)($0.28)($5.67)($10.56)($13.53)($17.70)($17.70)
10($0.21)($0.24)($0.21)($6.87)($12.17)($15.41)($19.44)($19.44)

Overall rates for Parcel Select Ground will decrease by 12.1% in 2022. A 3 lb. package going to Zone 8 will decrease by $2.80 to $12.25 in 2022 from $15.05 in 2021.

2022 Parcel Select Ground Rate Increase Highlights:

  • Parcel Select Ground 1 lb. prices are increasing between $0.21 (3.0%) in Zone 1&2 and $0.88 (10.8%) in Zone 8.
  • Packages weighing between 3 lbs. and 25 lbs. in all Zones are seeing prices decrease in 2022, with the discounts ranging from $0.21 (10 lb. Zone 4) to $33.52 (20 lb. Zone 8).
  • For packages weighing between 26 lbs. to 70 lbs. traveling to all eight shipping Zones, the rate increase is a flat 5%.
  • NEW – STARTING APRIL 2022:  There will be a $1.50 fee for packages that are greater than one cubic foot or have a box length greater than 22 inches if the customer did not provide dimensions or provided inaccurate dimensions inside the online postage provider (e.g. Stamps.com).
  • NEW – STARTING APRIL 2022:   There will be a new “nonstandard fee” for packages that must be sorted manually by the USPS when the dimensions of the package exceed sortation requirements. Rates will be adjusted based on box dimensions. Packages with length over 22 inches will have a $4.00 surcharge, packages with length over 30 inches will have $15.00 surcharge and packages over 2 cubic feet will have a $15.00 surcharge.
  • NEW SERVICE:  USPS Connect Local is a new delivery service being introduced under Parcel Select.  The service will allow local small businesses to deliver products same-day or next-day if the address is served by their local delivery unit.  Sunday delivery will be available for an additional fee.  To use USPS Connect Local, you must have a valid customer agreement with the USPS.

Media Mail

INCREASE PER PACKAGE - 2022 Rates vs. 2021 Rates
Weight
(lbs.)
20222021Increase
1$3.19$2.89$0.30
2$3.82$3.45$0.37
3$4.45$4.01$0.44
4$5.08$4.57$0.51
5$5.71$5.13$0.58
6$6.34$5.69$0.65
7$6.97$6.25$0.72
8$7.60$6.81$0.79
9$8.23$7.37$0.86
10$8.86$7.93$0.93

Media Mail rates will increase by an average of 12.1% in 2022. A 1 lb. package traveling to Zone 8 will increase $0.30 cents to $3.19 in 2022 compared to $2.89 in 2021.

2022 Media Mail Rate Increase Highlights:

  • Heavier packages are seeing higher rate increases.  While 1 lb. rates are going up by $0.30 (10.4%), a 70 lb. package is increasing by $5.13 (12.4%) and a 70 lb. package is increasing by $5.13 (12.4%).

Stamps.com Will Automatically Update to the New USPS Rates on January 9, 2022

Stamps.com will automatically update all USPS rates inside the software and web-based version (Stamps.com Online) on Sunday, January 9, 2022. If you are a Stamps.com customer, no additional actions are needed and you will AUTOMATICALLY see the 2022 USPS rates in the platform.

USPS To Increase Shipping Rates For Holiday Peak Starting October 3

May 2nd, 2023 Comments off
Peak Holiday Shipping Rate Increase
Starting October 3

The U.S. Postal Service has announced their peak holiday shipping rate increase to start on Sunday, October 3, 2021 through Sunday, December 26, 2021. The USPS introduced the peak holiday shipping rate increase in 2020, after UPS and FedEx introduced peak period increases in 2019. All three carriers noted the peak rate increase was due to higher expenses related to the increased demand in holiday e-commerce activity.

The USPS peak holiday rate increase will impact five specific mail classes for shippers using Commercial Base pricing (printing labels online) – Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First Class Package Service, Parcel Select and Parcel Return Service. New for 2021, the Peak holiday rate increase will also include Post Office (retail) shipping rates. International shipping products will not be impacted.

Listed below are the 2021 USPS holiday rate increases for customers buying postage online (Commercial Base pricing):

First Class Package Service - 2021 Holiday/Peak Increase Per Package
Mailpiece WeightZones 1 & 2Zone 3Zone 4Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8Zone 9
1 ounce$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
2 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
3 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
4 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
5 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
6 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
7 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
8 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
9 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
10 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
11 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
12 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
13 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
14 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
15 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30
15.999 ounces$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.30

First Class Package Service will see an average rate increase of 8.0%. A 15.999 ounce package going to Zone 8 using First Class Package Service will cost $6.28 in the 2021 peak holiday period (October 3 through December 26, 2021), compared to $5.98 currently.

Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express & Parcel Select Ground - 2021 Holiday/Peak Increase Per Package

Weight (lbs.)Zones 1 & 2Zone 3Zone 4Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8Zone 9
0-10 lbs.$0.25$0.25$0.25$0.75$0.75$0.75$0.75$0.75
11-20 lbs.$1.50$1.50$1.50$3.00$3.00$3.00$3.00$3.00
21-70 lbs.$2.50$2.50$2.50$5.00$5.00$5.00$5.00$5.00

Priority Mail will see an average rate increase of 6.3%. A 1 lb. package going to Zone 8 using Priority Mail will cost $9.55 in the 2021 holiday period (October 3 through December 26, 2021), compared to $8.80 currently.

Priority Mail Express will see an average rate increase of 2.2%. A 1 lb. package going to Zone 8 using Priority Mail Express will cost $40.60 in the 2021 holiday period (October 3 through December 26, 2021), compared to $39.85 currently.

Parcel Select Ground will see an average rate increase of 6.2%. A 1 lb. package going to Zone 8 using Parcel Select Ground will cost $8.90 in the 2021 holiday period (October 3 through December 26, 2021), compared to $8.15 currently.

Priority Mail Regional Rate - 2021 Holiday/Peak Increase Per Package

Box TypeZones 1 & 2Zone 3Zone 4Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8Zone 9
Box A$0.25$0.25$0.25$0.75$0.75$0.75$0.75$0.75
Box B$0.25$0.25$0.25$0.75$0.75$0.75$0.75$0.75

Priority Mail Regional Rate prices are increasing by $0.40 per shipment. A 1 lb. package going to Zone 8 using Priority Mail Regional Rate Box A will cost $13.39 in the 2021 holiday period (October 3 through December 26, 2021), compared to $12.64 currently.

Priority Mail Flat Rate - 2021 Holiday/Peak Increase Per Package

MailpieceCurrentPeak 2021Increase
Flat Rate Envelope$7.40$8.15$0.75
Legal Flat Rate Envelope$7.70$8.45$0.75
Padded Flat Rate Envelope$8.00$8.75$0.75
Small Flat Rate Box$7.90$8.65$0.75
Medium Flat Rate Box$13.75$14.50$0.75
Large Flat Rate Box$19.30$20.05$0.75
APO/FPO Large Flat Rate Box$17.80$18.55$0.75

Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes and envelopes are increasing by $0.75 per shipment. A Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate package going to Zone 8 will cost $14.50 in the 2021 holiday period (October 3 through December 26, 2021), compared to $13.75 currently.

Priority Mail Express Flat Rate - 2021 Holiday/Peak Increase Per Envelope

MailpieceCurrentPeak 2021Increase
Flat Rate Envelope$22.75$23.50$0.75
Legal Flat Rate Envelope$22.95$23.70$0.75
Padded Flat Rate Envelope$23.25$24.00$0.75

Priority Mail Express Flat Rate envelopes are increasing by $0.75 per shipment. A Priority Mail Express Padded Flat Rate Envelope going to Zone 8 will cost $24.00 in the 2021 holiday period (October 3 through December 26, 2021), compared to $23.25 currently.

Get more info on the USPS holiday peak shipping rate increase.

USPS to Implement Second Postage Rate Increase in 2021

June 4th, 2021 Comments off
August 2021 USPS Price Increase

The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a second 2021 postage rate increase for mailing services (letters, postcards) to be implemented on Sunday, August 29, 2021 subject to approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission. This would be the second USPS postage rate increase of 2021, with the first rate increase going into effect on January 24, 2021.

It’s important to note the August 2021 rate increase only impacts “Market Dominant” products, which are mail services such as First Class Mail letters, postcards and mailing services. The USPS DID NOT include package services such as First Class Package Service or Priority Mail, which are known as “Competitive” products. (This could change as additional USPS announcements are expected.)

Listed below are the highlights of the proposed August 2021 USPS rate increase:

  • The rate for a First Class Mail Letter (1 oz.) for postage purchased at the Post Office will increase 3 cents to $0.58 from $0.55. Each additional ounce for First Class Mail will cost $0.20, no change from the January through July 2021 period.
  • If you print postage online (via Stamps.com), the Metered Mail rate for a First Class Mail Letter (1 oz.) will increase by 2 cents to $0.53 from $0.51.
  • With a 5 cents discount, printing postage online using the Metered Mail rate provides a 9% discount off the Post Office price.

First Class Mail Letter Rates - as of August 29, 2021

INCREASE PER LETTER - Jan 2021 Rates vs. Aug 2021 Rates
Mailpiece WeightJan 2021Aug 2021Increase
Letters - 1 oz.$0.55$0.58$0.03
Letters - Additional Ounces$0.20$0.20No Change
Metered Mail Letters (Stamps.com Rate) - 1 oz.$0.51$0.53$0.02
Metered Mail Letters (Stamps.com Rate) - Additional Ounces$0.20$0.20No Change
Flat/Large Envelope - 1 oz.$1.00$1.16$0.16
Flat/Large Envelope - Additional Ounces$0.20$0.20No Change
Postcards$0.36$0.40$0.04
International Letters - 1 oz. (County Groups 1-9)$1.20$1.30$0.10
International Postcard (County Groups 1-9)$1.20$1.30$0.10
International Flats - 1 oz. (Country Groups 1-9)$2.40$2.60$0.20

Domestic mail services are increase in August 2021. Certified Mail is increasing to $3.75 from $3.60, a $0.15 increase. And Registered Mail is increasing to $13.75 from $12.90, an $0.85 increase.

Domestic Mail Extra Services - as of August 29, 2021

INCREASE PER SERVICE - Jan 2021 Rates vs. Aug 2021 Rates
Mailpiece WeightJan-21Aug-21Increase
Certified Mail$3.60$3.75$0.15
Certified Mail Restricted Delivery$9.15$9.75$0.60
Registered Mail$12.90 and up$13.75 and up$0.85
Signature Confirmation - Mail$3.20$3.45$0.25
Signature Confirmation - Electronic$2.70$2.90$0.20
Return Receipt - Mail$2.85$3.05$0.20
Return Receipt - Electronic$1.75$1.85$0.10
Adult Signature Required$6.90$6.90No Change
Adult Signature Required, Restricted Delivery$7.15$7.15No Change
Package Intercept$15.25$15.25No Change
Pickup on Demand$25.00$25.00No Change
USPS Tracking Plus - Scan RetentionStarts at $2.10Starts at $2.10No Change
USPS Tracking Plus - Scan + Signature RetentionStarts at $4.59Starts at $4.59No Change

Media Mail rates will increase by an average of 10.865% in August 2021. A 1 lb. package traveling to Zone 8 will be $3.19 in August 2021 from $2.89 in January 2021, an increase of 30 cents.

USPS Media Mail Rates - as of August 29, 2021

INCREASE PER PACKAGE - Jan 2021 Rates vs. Aug 2021 Rates
WeightJan-21Aug-21Increase
1 lb.$2.89$3.19$0.30
2 lbs.$3.45$3.82$0.37
3 lbs.$4.01$4.45$0.44
4 lbs.$4.57$5.08$0.51
5 lbs.$5.13$5.71$0.58
6 lbs.$5.69$6.34$0.65
7 lbs.$6.25$6.97$0.72
8 lbs.$6.81$7.60$0.79
9 lbs.$7.37$8.23$0.86
10 lbs.$7.93$8.86$0.93

Stamps.com Will Automatically Update to the New USPS Rates on August 29, 2021

Once the rates are approved by the PRC, Stamps.com will automatically update all USPS rates inside the software and web-based version (Stamps.com Online) on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

If you are a Stamps.com customer, no additional actions are needed and you will AUTOMATICALLY see the 2021 USPS rates in the platform.

Stamps.com Automatically Updated with New 2020 USPS Rates

May 4th, 2023 Comments off
2020 USPS Rates

The new 2020 USPS postage rates are now in effect and Stamps.com software is automatically updated with the new USPS pricing. No action is required for Stamps.com customers, so you can focus on mailing and shipping uninterrupted.

Below you can see a summary of the new rates, along with a comparison of last year’s rates. For more information about USPS, rates check out our 2020 USPS Rate Increase Guide.

First Class Mail Letters

2020 Rates vs. 2019 Rates

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Mailpiece Weight 2020 2019 Increase
Letters – 1 oz. $0.55 $0.55 $0.00
Letters – Additional Ounces $0.15 $0.15 $0.00
Metered Mail Letters (Stamps.com Rate) – 1 oz. $0.50 $0.50 $0.00
Metered Mail Letters (Stamps.com Rate) – Additional Ounces $0.15 $0.15 $0.00
Flat/Large Envelope – 1 oz. $1.00 $1.00 $0.00
Flat/Large Envelope – Additional Ounces $0.20 $0.15 $0.05
Postcards $0.35 $0.35 $0.00
International Letters – 1 oz. (County Groups 1-9) $1.15 $1.15 $0.00
International Postcard (County Groups 1-9) $1.15 $1.15 $0.00

Priority Mail Express (Commercial Base Pricing)

INCREASE PER PACKAGE – 2020 Rates vs. 2019 Rates

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Weight (lbs.) Zones 1/2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
0.5 $0.07 $0.57 $0.56 $0.79 $0.87 $0.95 $1.37 $2.28
1 $0.26 $1.43 $-1.21 $-0.91 $0.36 $0.28 $1.53 $2.50
2 $0.47 $1.63 $-0.40 $0.94 $2.51 $2.48 $3.44 $5.18
3 $0.67 $2.30 $-0.96 $0.42 $2.18 $2.04 $3.10 $4.75
4 $0.88 $2.35 $0.08 $-0.16 $2.15 $1.84 $2.79 $4.40
5 $0.09 $0.76 $0.99 $1.49 $1.64 $1.79 $2.56 $4.18

Priority Mail Express Flat (Commercial Base Pricing)

2020 Rates vs. 2019 Rates

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Mailpiece 2020 2019 Increase
Flat Rate Envelope $22.75 $22.68 $0.07
Legal Flat Rate Envelope $22.95 $22.80 $0.15
Padded Flat Rate Envelope $23.25 $23.18 $0.07

Priority Mail – 2020 Rates (Commercial Base Pricing)

INCREASE PER PACKAGE – 2020 Rates vs. 2019 Rates

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Weight (lbs.) Zones 1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
1 $0.07 $0.07 $0.07 $0.15 $0.16 $0.16 $0.17 $1.49
2 $0.22 $0.23 $0.24 $0.26 $0.29 $0.31 $0.33 $2.28
3 $0.23 $0.24 $0.25 $0.28 $0.35 $0.39 $0.46 $3.09
4 $0.23 $0.25 $0.26 $0.30 $0.41 $0.47 $0.53 $3.72
5 $0.23 $0.25 $0.27 $0.31 $0.47 $0.54 $0.61 $4.33

Priority Mail Flat Rates (Commercial Base Pricing)

2020 Rates vs. 2019 Rates

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Mailpiece 2020 2019 Increase
Flat Rate Envelope $7.15 $6.95 $0.20
Legal Flat Rate Envelope $7.45 $7.25 $0.20
Padded Flat Rate Envelope $7.75 $7.55 $0.20
Small Flat Rate Box $7.65 $7.50 $0.15
Medium Flat Rate Box $13.20 $12.80 $0.40
Large Flat Rate Box $18.30 $17.60 $0.70
APO/FPO Large Flat Rate Box $16.80 $16.10 $0.70

Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes (Commercial Base Pricing)

INCREASE PER PACKAGE – 2020 rates vs. 2019 rates

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Box Type Zones 1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
A $0.03 $0.07 $0.09 $0.16 $0.42 $0.58 $0.90 $3.05
B $0.02 $0.01 $0.02 $0.88 $0.57 $0.74 $0.86 $4.65

First Class Package Service (Commercial Base Pricing)

INCREASE PER PACKAGE – 2020 Rates vs. 2019 Rates

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Mailpiece Weight Zones 1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
1 ounce $0.08 $0.08 $0.08 $0.08 $0.09 $0.09 $0.09 $0.09
2 ounces $0.08 $0.08 $0.08 $0.08 $0.09 $0.09 $0.09 $0.09
3 ounces $0.08 $0.08 $0.08 $0.08 $0.09 $0.09 $0.09 $0.09
4 ounces $0.08 $0.08 $0.08 $0.08 $0.09 $0.09 $0.09 $0.09
5 ounces $0.03 $0.03 $0.03 $0.03 $0.03 $0.03 $0.04 $0.04
6 ounces $0.03 $0.03 $0.03 $0.03 $0.03 $0.03 $0.04 $0.04
7 ounces $0.03 $0.03 $0.03 $0.03 $0.03 $0.03 $0.04 $0.04
8 ounces $0.03 $0.03 $0.03 $0.03 $0.03 $0.03 $0.04 $0.04
9 ounces $0.11 $0.12 $0.12 $0.12 $0.12 $0.13 $0.13 $0.13
10 ounces $0.11 $0.12 $0.12 $0.12 $0.12 $0.13 $0.13 $0.13
11 ounces $0.11 $0.12 $0.12 $0.12 $0.12 $0.13 $0.13 $0.13
12 ounces $0.11 $0.12 $0.12 $0.12 $0.12 $0.13 $0.13 $0.13
13 ounces $0.10 $0.10 $0.10 $0.15 $0.16 $0.16 $0.17 $0.17
14 ounces $0.10 $0.10 $0.10 $0.15 $0.16 $0.16 $0.17 $0.17
15 ounces $0.10 $0.10 $0.10 $0.15 $0.16 $0.16 $0.17 $0.17
15.999 ounces $0.10 $0.10 $0.10 $0.15 $0.16 $0.16 $0.17 $0.17

Parcel Select Ground (Commercial Base Pricing)

INCREASE PER PACKAGE – 2020 Rates vs. 2019 Rates

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Weight
(lbs.)
Zones 1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
1 $0.07 $0.07 $0.07 $0.15 $0.16 $0.16 $0.17 $0.17
2 $0.22 $0.23 $0.24 $0.26 $0.29 $0.31 $0.33 $0.33
3 $0.23 $0.24 $0.25 $0.28 $0.35 $0.39 $0.46 $0.46
4 $0.23 $0.25 $0.26 $0.30 $0.41 $0.47 $0.53 $0.53
5 $0.23 $0.25 $0.27 $0.31 $0.47 $0.54 $0.61 $0.61
6 $0.24 $0.25 $0.28 $0.41 $0.54 $0.62 $0.71 $0.71
7 $0.24 $0.28 $0.28 $0.46 $0.60 $0.70 $0.80 $0.80
8 $0.25 $0.30 $0.33 $0.51 $0.65 $0.78 $0.90 $0.90
9 $0.27 $0.31 $0.35 $0.54 $0.71 $0.84 $1.00 $1.00
10 $0.38 $0.43 $0.47 $0.79 $1.03 $1.24 $1.46 $1.46

Media Mail

2020 Rates vs. 2019 Rates

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Weight
(lbs.)
2020 2019 Increase
1 $2.80 $2.75 $0.05
2 $3.33 $3.27 $0.06
3 $3.86 $3.79 $0.07
4 $4.39 $4.31 $0.08
5 $4.92 $4.83 $0.09
6 $5.45 $5.35 $0.10
7 $5.98 $5.87 $0.11
8 $6.52 $6.39 $0.13
9 $7.06 $6.91 $0.15
10 $7.60 $7.43 $0.17
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