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Postage Rate Increase
Here’s everything you need to know.
On May 11, 2009, the U.S. Postal Service will implement a new postage rate increase for the majority of mail services including First–Class Mail®, First–Class International®, Postcards and Special Services. Here is a summary of the USPS 2009 postage rate increase:
- The price for one–ounce First–Class™ stamps has increased to $0.44 from $0.42.
- On January 18, 2009, the U.S. Postal Service increased pricing for shipping services by an average of 5 percent. Prices were adjusted for Express Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Select, Parcel Return Service and some international shipping products.
- The U.S. Postal Service also introduced Commercial Plus pricing for high–volume shippers. Stamps.com customers who qualify as a high–volume shipper can receive a discount up to 14.5% off Express Mail retail pricing.
|
U.S. Postal Service Mail Class |
New Postage Rates |
Previous Postage Rates |
|---|---|---|
| First-Class Mail® letter (1 oz.) | $0.44 | $0.42 |
| First-Class Mail® letter - each additional ounce | $0.17 | $0.17 |
| Postcard | $0.28 | $0.27 |
| First-Class Mail® flat (1 oz.) | $0.88 | $0.83 |
| First-Class Mail® parcel (1 oz.) | $1.22 | $1.17 |
| Certified Mail (in addition to postage) | $2.80 | $2.70 |
| First-Class Mail® International to Canada (1 oz.) | $0.75 | $0.72 |
| First-Class Mail® International to Mexico (1 oz.) | $0.79 | $0.72 |
| First-Class Mail® International to all other countries (1 oz.) | $0.98 | $0.94 |
| Priority Mail® (1 lb.) | $4.95 (and up) | $4.80 (and up) |
| Express Mail® (0.5 lb.) | $13.05 (and up) | $12.60 (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).
All versions of the software after version 7.1 will automatically incorporate all of the new postal rate increases. Click here to download the latest version of Stamps.com now.