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USPS Postal Rate Changes
effective 5-12-2008
 

General Changes:  with this latest rate change, the Postal Service is implementing both changes in rates (up and down), and also new service classes and definitions. As always, contact us to help you find the best overall service/rate combination for your premium mail fulfillment needs.

Click on a rate below for specifics:

First Class Mail     /     Priority Mail     /     Media Mail    /     Bulk Mail     /     Parcel Post

FIRST CLASS MAIL

For 2008, the Post Office has continued the various sub-categories of 1st Class Mail.  In addition to the weight of the item, 1st Class Mail is also rated by size & shape. See the Category definitions below.

Ounces -> 1 2 3 3.50 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 > 13
Old Rates                              
Letters 0.41 0.58 0.75 0.92

<------------  over 3.5 ounces, use Large Letter (Flats) rate --------->

 see Priority Mail
Large Letters 0.80 0.97 1.14   1.31 1.48 1.65 1.82 1.99 2.16 2.33 2.50 2.67 2.84 see Priority Mail
Packages 1.13 1.30 1.47   1.64 1.81 1.98 2.15 2.32 2.49 2.66 2.83 3.00 3.17 see Priority Mail
                             
NEW RATES                              
Letters 0.42 0.59 0.76 0.93

<------------  over 3.5 ounces, use Large Letter (Flats) rate --------->

 see Priority Mail
Large Letters 0.83 1.00 1.17   1.34 1.51 1.68 1.85 2.02 2.19 2.36 2.53 2.70 2.87 see Priority Mail
Packages 1.17 1.34 1.51   1.68 1.85 2.02 2.19 2.36 2.53 2.70 2.87 3.04 3.21 see Priority Mail

Category Definitions:
Letter:   Min 3.5"H x 5"L ; Max 6.125"H x 11.5"L x 0.25" Thick; maximum of 3.5 ounces.

Large Letter:  exceeds at least one letter maximum dimension
                       (i.e. >6.125"H or >11.5"L or >0.25"Thick)
                       maximum dimensions:  12"H x 15"L x 0.75"Thick

1st Class Package:  anything else


For purposes of premium mail fulfillment, almost every item will be in the "packages" category. This increase is an "inflation" adjustment, meaning all rates increased by a few pennies across the board. Overall, however, considering the speed of delivery, First Class Mail still remains a great bargain.


As always, please contact us at info@visability.com or (303)823-0327 if you have questions about fulfillment issues.

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