USPS Announces 2021 Rate Increase for Shipping Services
The U.S. Postal Service has proposed new postage rates to be implemented on Sunday, January 24, 2021, subject to approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). Listed below are the highlights of the proposed 2021 USPS shipping rate increase for customers buying postage online for DOMESTIC SHIPPING services. For information about the previously announced mailing […]
3 Live Chat Extensions for Your WooCommerce Store
If you’ve added WooCommerce to your WordPress website, you now have a fully functional e-commerce website. Want to up your game even more? Improve customer experience and increase sales by adding live chat. Benefits of Adding Live Chat to Your WooCommerce Store Although online shopping is extremely convenient, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate. […]
Free USPS Priority Mail Boxes To Become Smaller
The USPS has announced they will be reducing the size of some free Priority Mail boxes and envelopes. Two Priority Mail envelopes and six Priority Mail boxes will be getting smaller, with the reductions ranging from 1/8″ smaller in length on the Priority Mail Tyvek envelope to 2 1/2″ smaller in width on the Priority […]
Holiday E-commerce Sales Tip: Start Promotions Early in 2021
As the country slowly emerges from the COVID pandemic and the end of 2021 approaches, people are eager to celebrate the holidays with friends and family. Life is back to normal in many places, and that’s excellent news for online sellers! To capitalize on this moment, online retailers should start your holiday sales promotions early […]
How to Input VAT/IOSS Numbers Into Customs Forms
Starting July 1, 2021, all commercial goods destined for the European Union (EU) are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT). This applies to deliveries of any value, including those below 22 euros (estimated $26). To help online retailers manage this tax collecting process, the EU member countries created the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS), an electronic […]
Introducing Rate Advisor: Compare Shipping Rates Across Carriers
Rate Advisor is a new tool built into Stamps.com that helps you find the lowest shipping rate for every package you ship. The feature lets you instantly compare shipping rates and delivery times across different carriers using all of your relevant package information such as destination address, package weight and box size. Instantly compare rates […]
UPS Ground Includes Saturday Delivery in 122 Metro Areas At No Extra Cost
Sometimes faster delivery – even just one day – makes all the difference. You should know that UPS includes Saturday delivery as part of their regular residential delivery schedule, so packages shipped later in the week can deliver two days faster than a weekday delivery! UPS delivers air, international, and ground residential packages on Saturday […]
USPS Service Suspension to Australia
9/15/2021 Update: The USPS has temporarily suspended Priority Mail International shipments to Australia as of September 17, 2021. To avoid disruption, use GlobalPost Standard or Priority Mail Express International to ship your packages to Australia. Get more info on GlobalPost Standard The U.S. Postal Service has TEMPORARILY suspended First Class Package International Service (as of […]
USPS To Change Priority Mail Express Delivery Times
The U.S. Postal Service is proposing a delivery time change for Priority Mail Express. Currently, Priority Mail Express has two guaranteed delivery times within the 1-2 business-day service standards:– Option #1: 12 Noon or 3 p.m. (depending on originating zip code and delivery address)– Option #2: 10:30 a.m. (in select locations, for an extra $5 […]
USPS To Increase Shipping Rates For Holiday Peak Starting October 3
The U.S. Postal Service has announced their peak holiday shipping rate increase to start on Sunday, October 3, 2021 through Sunday, December 26, 2021. The USPS introduced the peak holiday shipping rate increase in 2020, after UPS and FedEx introduced peak period increases in 2019. All three carriers noted the peak rate increase was due […]
USPS To Slow Delivery for First Class Package Service
The U.S. Postal Service will be changing delivery times for First Class Package Service in the coming months. The proposed changes are expected to create longer delivery times for parcels traveling to farther distances (Shipping Zones 6, 7 and 8). First Class Package Service is an ounce-based shipping service with the maximum weight of 15.999 […]
Value-Added Tax (VAT) Rates By EU Country
Only July 1, 2021, the European Union (EU) introduced new Value-Added Tax (VAT) requirements for all parcels entering EU-member countries. One big change is that products valued at 22 euros (approximately $26) or less now have VAT applied in order for the buyer to take receipt of the product. What is VAT?VAT is a consumer […]
Details of the 2022 USPS Postage Rate Increase
The U.S. Postal Service has announced new postage rates to be implemented on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Listed below are the highlights of the proposed 2022 USPS postage rate increase for customers buying postage online for DOMESTIC services. Since there was a postage rate increase in August 2021, the USPS will NOT be increasing First […]
From Ugly Christmas Sweaters to Bomb Snickerdoodles – UPS has you Covered
They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year – Stamps.com and UPS are here to make that winter holiday dream happen. We’ve all been there! You found the best ugly Christmas sweater that has about 1,000 little bells. Or you absolutely have to ship your famous gingerbread cookies to your college roommate. The […]
USPS Delivery Service Suspension to China
The U.S. Postal Service has TEMPORARILY suspended Priority Mail International delivery to China as of Friday, January 28, 2022 due to transportation issues. If your Priority Mail International parcel is already in transit, the USPS will transport the parcel to China and delivery is expected to be delayed. For packages entering the mail stream after […]
How to Print First Class Mail International Labels (Video)
If you are shipping small, inexpensive items such as books, beauty products, clothing, or accessories (up to 4 lbs.) overseas, First Class Mail International is the lowest cost option to ship your packages. Costs can be up to 60% cheaper than Priority Mail International and more than 13 times cheaper than UPS or FedEx! But […]
USPS Delivery Suspended to Hong Kong
The U.S. Postal Service has TEMPORARILY suspended mail and parcel delivery to Hong Kong due to transportation issues with widespread cancellations and restrictions throughout the Hong Kong territory. Delivery service was suspended starting on Friday, January 14, 2022. The USPS mailing and shipping disruption includes the following services: Priority Mail Express International Priority Mail International […]
Summary of 2022 USPS Rate Increase – International Shipping
The U.S. Postal Service provides multiple shipping services for international parcel delivery, shipping to more than 180 countries. Depending on the service you choose, delivery times vary from 3 days for expedited services to over 20 days for economical options. The USPS also offers flat rate options for Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail […]
Shipping to EU? New VAT Rules Starting July 1, 2021
The European Union (EU), a group of 27 countries including Germany and France, will be implementing new trade rules for U.S. sellers beginning July 1, 2021. The EU has modified the Value-Added Tax (VAT) – a tax on goods and services bought and delivered to the EU countries. Sellers in the U.S. will need to […]
USPS to Implement Second Postage Rate Increase in 2021
The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a second 2021 postage rate increase for mailing services (letters, postcards) to be implemented on Sunday, August 29, 2021 subject to approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission. This would be the second USPS postage rate increase of 2021, with the first rate increase going into effect on January 24, […]