USPS Postal Rate Changes
effective 5-11-2009
Updated Nov 2009: USPS Has Announced No Rate Increase for 1st Class Mail for 2010. Prices below remain in effect.
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 / Parcel Post
FIRST CLASS MAIL
For 2009, 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.
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| Letters |
0.42 |
0.59 |
0.76 |
0.93 |
<------- over 3.5 ounces, use Large Letter (Flats) rate -------> |
see Priority Mail |
| Large Letters |
0.82 |
1.00 |
1.17 |
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1.34 |
1.51 |
1.68 |
1.85 |
2.02 |
2.19 |
2.36 |
2.53 |
2.67 |
2.87 |
see Priority Mail |
| Packages |
1.17 |
1.34 |
1.51 |
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1.68 |
1.85 |
2.02 |
2.19 |
2.36 |
2.53 |
2.70 |
2.87 |
3.04 |
3.21 |
see Priority Mail |
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| Letters |
0.44 |
0.61 |
0.78 |
0.95 |
<----- over 3.5 ounces, use Large Letter (Flats) rate -----> |
see Priority Mail |
| Large Letters |
0.88 |
1.05 |
1.22 |
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1.39 |
1.56 |
1.73 |
1.90 |
2.07 |
2.24 |
2.41 |
2.58 |
2.75 |
2.92 |
see Priority Mail |
| Packages |
1.22 |
1.39 |
1.56 |
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1.73 |
1.90 |
2.07 |
2.24 |
2.41 |
2.58 |
2.75 |
2.92 |
3.09 |
3.26 |
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.