On January 18 prices for Express Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Select, Parcel Return Service, Global Express Guaranteed, Express Mail International, Priority Mail International, and M-Bags change. As always, we do not impose fuel surcharges, hidden surcharges, or surcharges for residential or Saturday delivery.
The move to January price changes for shipping services is consistent with industry standards and provides a clear picture of the affordable services we offer. Highlights for domestic shipping services include new Commercial Plus pricing, with up-front discounts for high-volume Express Mail and Priority Mail users. On average, Commercial Plus prices for Express Mail are 14.5 percent less than retail prices; Priority Mail Commercial Plus prices average 7 percent less. We are also introducing a new, smaller Priority Mail flat-rate box. The new box is priced the same as the flat-rate envelope and provides a great option for customers sending smaller items that require sturdy packaging and the convenience of flat rate pricing.
Prices for Express Mail and Priority Mail are designed to maintain the Postal Service’s competitive position as the best shipping value in the market, especially for packages weighing less than 5 pounds. The new prices also make Parcel Select, our “last mile” ground product, an even better value for high-volume shippers. For international mailers, Global Express Guaranteed, Express Mail International and Priority Mail International are the best value in global shipping.
| Flat Rate Envelopes and Boxes | Retail | Commercial Base | Commercial Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priority Mail — | |||
| Envelope | $4.95 | $4.80 | $4.75 |
| Small box | $4.95 | $4.80 | $4.75 |
| Regular box | $10.35 | $9.85 | $9.67 |
| Large box | $13.95 | $13.50 | $13.27 |
| Large box (APO/FPO) | $11.95 | $11.50 | $11.30 |
| Express Mail — | |||
| Envelope | $17.50 | $16.63 | $14.96 |
This pricing change is the first to separate shipping and mailing services. We will announce the price change for mailing services in February, including stamp prices, with new prices effective in May 2009.
For summaries and details of the changes, click on the links below.
New Price List (PDF) (HTML)
Download Adobe Reader
Domestic and International Shipping Services Federal Register Notices
News Releases
New/Revised Postage Statements
The following postage statements have been updated to support the January 18, 2009 shipping services pricing change:
Form 3600-R, First-Class Mail and Priority Mail (pdf)
Form 3700, International Mail (pdf)
The following postage statements have been updated to support the November 23, 2008 Move Update changes with the insertion of the Move Update Method boxes on the front of each form:
Form 3600-EZ, First-Class Mail — Easy Nonautomation Letters, Cards, or Flats (pdf)
Form 3602-EZ, Standard Mail — Easy Nonautomation Letters or Flats (pdf)
Form 3602-NZ, Nonprofit Standard Mail — Easy Nonautomation Letters or Flats (pdf)
These files provide USPS domestic and international shipping services prices effective January 18, 2009, in comma-delimited format.
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| Service | DMM Section | File Name |
|---|---|---|
| Express Mail Commercial Base | 413.1.3 | Express Commercial Base.csv |
| Express Mail Commercial Plus | 413.1.4 | Express Commercial Plus.csv |
| Express Mail Retail | 113.1.3 | Express Retail.csv |
| Priority Mail Commercial Base | 423.1.2 | Priority Commercial Base.csv |
| Priority Mail Commercial Plus | 423.1.3 | Priority Commercial Plus.csv |
| Priority Mail Retail | 123.1.2 | Priority Retail.csv |
| Parcel Select Machinable | 453.1.2 | PS Machinable.csv |
| Parcel Select Nonmachinable | 453.1.2 | PS Nonmachinable.csv |
| Parcel Return Service Machinable | 507.13.3.1 | PReturn Machinable.csv |
| Parcel Return Service Nonmachinable | 507.13.3.2 | PReturn Nonmachinable.csv |
| Service | IMM Section | File Name |
|---|---|---|
| Global Express Guaranteed | IMM 210 | GXG.csv |
| Express Mail International | IMM 220 | EMI.csv |
| Priority Mail International | IMM 230 | PMI.csv |
| Airmail M Bags | IMM 260 | Airmail M-Bags.csv |
