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2016 USPS Rate Guide

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Historic Postal Rate Decrease Edition

April 10, 2016: Historic Rate Decrease Details

USPS reduces First-Class Mail prices for first time in 97 years
4.2% decrease for all First-Class Mail
Single-piece letters and cards
Single-piece metered
Flats

Parcels
Presort letters and cards
First-Class Mail International (letters, cards and flats)

4.2% decrease for all Standard Mail

Letters, flats and parcels (Carrier Route, Nonprofit and High Density/Saturation)
EDDM-Retail

2016

FirstClass Mail
Type

Size

Retail Rate

Meter Rate*

Letter

up to 1 oz

47

46

Letter

up to 2 oz.

68

67

Letter

up to 3 oz.

89

88

Postcard

6 L x 4 H

34

Flat Envelope

up to 1 oz.
Maximum Dimensions
15 L x 12 H x thick

94

Parcel

up to 13 oz.

$2.45

*Digitally enabled meters

receive a discount on
single-piece First-Class
Mail up to 3.5 oz.

4.2% decrease for Special Services

PO Boxes, Certified Mail, Return Receipt, Registered Mail, Insurance, COD
Commercial prices also decreased. Downloadable price files are available at the Postal Explorer
website pe.usps.com.

January 17, 2016: Shipping Rate Change Details

USPS shipping product rates increased
Average shipping rates increased 9.5%.
Standard Post is now called Retail Ground.
Parcel Select Non-presort is now called Parcel Select Ground.
First-Class service package rates now up to a maximum weight of 15.99 oz. (prev. 12.99 oz.)
Priority Mail Express Flat Rate boxes have been discontinued.
Note: Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes are still available.
Regional Rate Box C was discontinued.
Critical Mail to be discontinued.

Priority Mail rates increased 9.8%

Flat Rate Boxes and Envelopes still offer a lower price than other carriers.

Priority Mail Flat Rate 1, 2 or 3 Day Delivery

Type

Size

Retail Rate

Commercial Base**

Savings

Flat Rate Envelope

if it fits, it ships

$6.45

$5.75

10.9%

Legal Flat Rate Envelope

if it fits, it ships

$6.45

$5.75

10.9%

Padded Flat Rate Envelope

if it fits, it ships

$6.80

$6.10

10%

Small Flat Rate Box

if it fits, it ships

$6.80

$6.10

10%

Medium Flat Rate Box

if it fits, it ships

$13.45

$11.95

11%

Large Flat Rate Box

if it fits, it ships

$18.75

$16.35

12.8%

Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Overnight Delivery

Type

Size

Retail Rate

Commercial Base**

Savings

Flat Rate Envelope

if it fits, it ships

$22.95

$20.66

10%

Legal Flat Rate Envelope

if it fits, it ships

$22.95

$20.66

10%

Padded Flat Rate Envelope

if it fits, it ships

$22.95

$20.66

10%

Type

Retail Rate

Electronic Rate***

Savings

USPS Tracking Service Parcels

FREE

FREE

Return Receipt

$2.70

$1.35

50%

Signature Confirmation Parcels

$2.90

$2.35

19%

Certified Mail

$3.30

$3.30

0%

Commercial Base Pricing will still save an average of 12% over the Retail prices.
Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) is still required in order to receive Commercial Base Pricing discounts.

Priority Mail Express rates increased 15.6%

Insurance now available for Priority Mail International (PMI) single piece, Medium Flat Rate and Large Flat Rate
boxes against loss, damage or missing contents up to $200 free of charge. ($200 for merchandise and $100
for documents)

Tips to reduce shipping expenses

USPS Extra Services

For packages less than 5lbs, consider using USPS over other carriers.
Take advantage of Flat Rate envelopes and boxes.
Can be significantly cheaper than using your own packaging

Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express Weight and Zone Based

Use Commercial Base Pricing (CBP).

Significant savings over Retail Rates

Priority Mail Average Savings Commercial Base Pricing vs. Retail 11%

USPS shipping products and services remain competitively priced across the industry.
Remember, the Postal Service does not add surcharges for fuel, residential delivery, or Saturday delivery.

Priority Mail Express Average Savings Commercial Base Pricing vs. Retail 10%

**Commercial Base Pricing and IMpb: As of January 26, 2015, only printed shipping labels that include an intelligent Mail
package barcode (IMpb) qualifies for Commercial Base Pricing.
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***Extra Services and IMpb: As of January 26, 2015, Extra Services also required an Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb)
to qualify for Commercial Base Pricing.