U.S. Postage Rate Increase Effective
May 12, 2008
Here's everything you need to know.
On May 12, 2008, the U.S. Postal Service implemented a new postage rate increase for the majority of mail services including First-Class Mail®, Standard Mail®, Periodicals, Package Services and Special Services. Here is a summary of the USPS 2008 postage rate increase:
- The USPS has introduced online postage discounts for Express Mail, Priority Mail and International services. Stamps.com customers can receive discounts of 3% discounts on Express Mail and up to 11% on Priority Mail shipments. Additionally, Stamps.com customers save 5% on Priority Mail International shipments and 8% for Express Mail International.
- The price for one-ounce First-Class™ stamps has increased from $0.41 to $0.42.
- Express Mail is switching to an industry standard, zone-based pricing system. This will result in lower prices for closer destinations.
|
U.S. Postal Service Mail Class |
New Postage Rates |
Previous Postage Rates |
|---|---|---|
| First-Class Mail® letter (1 oz.) | $0.42 | $0.41 |
| First-Class Mail® letter - each additional ounce | $0.17 | $0.17 |
| Postcard | $0.27 | $0.26 |
| First-Class Mail® flat (1 oz.) | $0.83 | $0.80 |
| First-Class Mail® parcel (1 oz.) | $1.17 | $1.13 |
| Certified Mail (in addition to postage) | $2.70 | $2.65 |
| First-Class Mail® International to Canada/Mexico (1 oz.) | $0.72 | $0.69 |
| First-Class Mail® International to all other countries (1 oz.) | $0.94 | $0.90 |
| Priority Mail® (1 lb.) | $4.80 (and up) | $4.60 (and up) |
| Express Mail® (0.5 lb.) | $12.60 (and up) | $19.50 (and up) |
According to the U.S. Postal Service, the average postage increase by class of mail will be at or below the rate of inflation (as measured by the Consumer Price Index).
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