USPS Rate Changes - January 23, 2023 | Overview
The start of a new year typically signals a change in rates across all postal carriers in the United States, as well as the addition or removal of services from their options.
The U.S. Postal Service has announced new postage rates to be implemented on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Listed below are the highlights of the proposed 2023 USPS postage rate changes.
View the USPS Rate Tables when shipping with USPS in ShippingEasy
Here is a brief summary of what's changing for ShippingEasy subscribers who ship using USPS:
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First Class Mail Forever® stamp will increase from 60 cents to 63 cents.
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First Class Mail® prices will increase approximately 4.2%. The Mailing Services price changes include the following:
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Product |
2022 Rates |
2023 Rates |
|---|---|---|
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FCM Letters (1 oz.) |
$0.60 |
$0.63 |
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FCM Letters (metered 1 oz.) |
$0.57 |
$0.60 |
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Domestic FCM Postcards |
$0.44 |
$0.48 |
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Single piece FCM Letter and Flat, additional ounce |
$0.24 |
no change |
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FCM International Postcards |
$1.40 |
$1.45 |
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FCM International Letters (1 oz.) |
$1.40 |
$1.45 |
Service Ending for Regional Rate Boxes
USPS announced that it will be phasing out Regional Rate boxes in 2023. In preparation for the removal of these services ShippingEasy suggests that you:
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Review and update any you have configured to automatically apply Regional Rate boxes.
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Always ensure that your shipments include the correct weight and dimensions in order to get the best rates available.
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Priority Mail® services will increase approximately 5.5% overall for Commercial Base (online postage) in 2023, with rates starting at $7.64 (previously $7.37).
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Priority Mail Express® services will increase approximately 6.6% overall for Commercial Base (online postage) in 2023, with rates starting at $24.90 (previously $23.50).
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First Class Package® services will increase approximately 7.8% overall for Commercial Base (online postage) in 2023, with rates starting at $3.59 (previously $3.37).
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Priority Mail Flat Rate®: Some Flat Rate retail product prices will be reduced compared with the temporary rate adjustment currently in place.
The domestic Priority Mail Flat Rate retail price changes are listed below:
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Product |
2022 Rates |
2023 Rates |
|---|---|---|
|
Small Flat Rate Box |
$10.40 |
$10.20 |
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Medium Flat Rate Box |
$17.05 |
$17.10 |
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Large Flat Rate Box |
$22.45 |
$22.80 |
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APO/FPO Large Flat Rate Box |
$20.95 |
$21.20 |
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Regular Flat Rate Envelope |
$9.90 |
$9.65 |
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Legal Flat Rate Envelope |
$10.20 |
$9.95 |
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Padded Flat Rate Envelope |
$10.60 |
$10.40 |
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