USPS 2024 Rates
Shipping carriers routinely update their products, services, and rates. These changes usually occur at the beginning and midpoint of each year.
This article provides information on the types of rates USPS provides, the discounts you'll receive when shipping USPS through ShippingEasy, and a sampling of the USPS commercial rates along with additional details about shipping using each type of service class.
ShippingEasy offers discounted USPS rates for businesses of all sizes. All ShippingEasy plans have access to USPS Commercial Rates where offered, plus additional savings on Domestic and International Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, and Ground Advantage (formerly First-Class Package and Parcel Select Ground) services.
The USPS introduced two rate changes in July. The first took effect on July 1st, followed by another on July 14th. Additionally, a recently announced rate change will be implemented on September 16th. Here is a brief summary of what is changing for ShippingEasy subscribers who send using USPS:
Effective September 16th, USPS will adjust rates for Priority Mail and Ground Advantage. This means certain shipping and mailing costs will increase for specific ZIP codes. Rest assured, you’ll still get discounted rates on most services through ShippingEasy.
For more information on which ZIP Codes are affected by this update, please contact our ShippingEasy Support team.
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First Class Mail Forever® stamp will increase from 68 cents to 78 cents.
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First-Class Mail® stamp will increase from 68 cents to 73 cents.
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First Class Mail® prices will increase approximately 7.8%.
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Ground Advantage™: Prices will increase for packages under and over 1 pound, with some adjustments as high as $2.11. Cubic pricing for Ground Advantage will also see an increase.
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Priority Mail®: Expect a 5% average increase, with some rates going up to $3.10 more.
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Priority Mail Flats®: Prices will rise by an average of 4%, with some individual rates potentially increasing up to $1.18.
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Priority Mail Cubic®: This service will see the biggest increase, with an average jump of 10% and some rates going up to $2.97 more.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is implementing a new technology standard called Intelligent Mail Indicia (IMI) to modernize its mailing system.
IMI replaces the older technology, providing the USPS with more detailed, real-time data on your mailings. This upgrade translates to a smoother, more efficient mailing experience for everyone and offers several benefits:
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Reduced costs: Eliminates the need to guesstimate postage, preventing overspending and returns.
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Improved cash flow: Detailed transaction data makes it easier to track refunds and reimbursements.
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Always up-to-date: Your system automatically receives the latest postage rates and service information.
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Enhanced security: Robust security features protect your data.
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Increased efficiency: IMI streamlines mail processing for the USPS, potentially leading to faster deliveries.
The good news is you don’t need to take any action. ShippingEasy is already working diligently behind the scenes to ensure our technology is fully compliant with IMI by December 2024. As an approved USPS partner, we’ll make sure your mailing operation continues to run smoothly without interruption.
The USPS will be strictly enforcing existing rules that require advance proof of postage payment for shipping labels beginning August 1, 2024.
At ShippingEasy, we’re happy to assure you that our service is already fully compliant with these regulations. You won’t need to make any changes to your current workflow when using ShippingEasy. As an approved USPS partner, we handle all the details behind the scenes, ensuring your mailing operations continue smoothly without interruption.
See for yourself with a 30-day free trial of ShippingEasy.
To make price comparison fast and simple, we’ve provided a list of USPS Commercial Rate Tables available to ShippingEasy subscribers as well as Retail Rates available through the Post Office.
These rate tables are posted from USPS.com and are subject to seasonal adjustments that will bring prices for the Postal Service’s commercial and retail customers in line with competitive practices.
No Commercial Rates for Select USPS Services
For some USPS services, only Retail rates are available. Therefore, you will see Retail Rate tables link for those services.
The following rates are effective starting July 14, 2024.
Services that are eligible for additional savings off of Commercial Rates with a ShippingEasy subscription are indicated with an * and a highlighted table cell.
USPS Domestic Services
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ShippingEasy Plans |
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Priority Mail Express, Flat & Weight* |
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Priority Mail, Flat & Weight* |
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First Class Mail |
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Ground Advantage (formerly First Class Package) |
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Ground Advantage (formerly Parcel Select) |
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Media Mail |
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Retail Ground |
View Retail Rates |
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USPS International Services
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