EDIT: The USPS proposed a rate change for additional mail classes, including First Class Mail®, Media Mail, and Parcel Post® scheduled to go into effect this April. Learn more about the April 2011 USPS rate change proposal.
Don’t forget – the US Post Office will be raising rates for the following mail classes effective January 2, 2011:
- Express Mail®
- Priority Mail®
- Parcel Select®
- Express Mail International®
- Priority Mail International
- Global Express Guaranteed®
On average, rates will increase by 3.9% for retail prices (3.2% for Stamps.com/Commercial Base customers). Rates for First Class Mail, Media Mail, and Parcel Post will not be changed.
As a reminder, FedEx and UPS will be increasing prices for their ground services on January 3, 2011 by an average of 4.9%.
Small business owners should note the following USPS price changes starting Sunday, January 2, 2011:
|
Express Mail – 2011 Shipping Rates | |||
|
Domestic Flat Rate Products |
Retail |
Commercial Base |
Commercial Plus |
|
Regular or Legal Flat Rate Envelope |
$18.30 |
$17.40 |
$12.72 |
|
Priority Mail – 2011 Shipping Rates | |||
|
Domestic Flat Rate Products |
Retail |
Commercial Base |
Commercial Plus |
|
Regular, Legal, or Padded Flat Rate Envelope |
$4.95 |
$4.75 |
$4.70 |
|
Small Flat Rate Box |
$5.20 |
$5.00 |
$4.95 |
|
Medium Flat Rate Box |
$10.95 |
$10.50 |
$9.97 |
|
Large Flat Rate Box |
$14.95 |
$14.20 |
$13.67 |
|
Large Flat Rate Box (APO/FPO) |
$12.95 |
$12.20 |
$11.67 |
If you are a Stamps.com customer, your shipping rates will will automatically be updated by Stamps.com. This includes shipping labels printed with Stamps.com prior to Januay 2nd but marked with a ship date of January 2nd or later. All Stamps.com customers have access to Commercial Base Pricing (or Commercial Plus Pricing depending on volume).
Click here for more information on the 2011 USPS rate change.
