Ground Packages  
Choose from these affordable and reliable options for shipping your packages.
 
Parcel Post®
Parcel Select®
Media Mail®
Bound Printed Matter
Library Mail

Parcel Post

Features


  • Best economy value for sending small and large gifts and general merchandise. May also contain books and other printed matter.
  • Delivery to every U.S. address, including PO boxes and military addresses.
  • Saturday and residential delivery at no additional charge.
  • Packages can weigh up to 70 lbs. and measure up to 130 inches in combined length and distance around the thickest part.
  • Available at your local Post Office.

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Parcel Select

Features

  • Best combination of low cost and reliability.
  • Destination entry prices design for large and medium volume parcel shippers.
  • Delivery Confirmation included at no additional cost.
  • No fuel, residential or Saturday surcharges.
  • Delivery to every U.S. address, including PO boxes and military addresses.
  • Combines parcel consolidation expertise and services with USPS extensive delivery network.
  • Packages can weigh up to 70 lbs. and measure up to 130 inches in combined length and distance around the thickest part.

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Media Mail (Book Rate)

Features

  • Available for sending small and large packages containing books, film, manuscripts, sound recordings, video tapes, and computer media (such as CDs, DVDs, and diskettes) only.
  • Media Mail cannot contain advertising.
  • Packages can weigh up to 70 lbs. and measure up to 108 inches in combined length and distance around the thickest part.
  • Presorted rates are available for bulk quantities (at least 300 pieces).

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Bound Printed Matter

Features

  • Cost efficient way to send small and large packages containing permanently-bound sheets of directory, advertising, or editorial matter, such as catalogs or phone books.
  • Permanently-bound sheets should be secured with staples, spiral binding, glue, or stitching.
  • Packages can weigh up to 15 lbs. and measure up to 108 inches in combined length and distance around the thickest part.
  • Discount rates available for 300 or more pieces.
  • Only available for Permit mailings.

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Library Mail

Features

  • Available for sending books, recordings, and media material to, from, or between schools, libraries, museums, and other qualified organizations.
  • Packages are to show the name of the school or non-profit organization in the address or return address.

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