USPS Commercial Plus Pricing
What is Commercial Plus Pricing?
Commercial Plus Pricing was a program offered by the U.S. Postal Service that provided highly discounted postage rates for high volume shippers. Shippers could qualify for Commercial Plus Pricing by entering into a Customer Commitment Agreement with the USPS or by meeting designated volume thresholds. In January 2019, the USPS adjusted their pricing and eliminated Commercial Plus Pricing for most shipping services except for Priority Mail Cubic Pricing, a service that specializes in discounted pricing for small, heavy packages.
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How does Commercial Plus Pricing work?
Note: As of January 2019, Commercial Plus Pricing is available only for Priority Mail Cubic Pricing.
Eligibility for Commercial Plus Pricing was based primarily on shipping volume. Volume thresholds were determined by the USPS. Each threshold corresponded to a select USPS mail class and specified a required number of shipments annually. Additionally, each threshold was based on shipping activity for the prior calendar year, with the exception of the Priority Mail Express threshold. The threshold for Priority Mail Express was based on shipping activity during the prior four quarters.
| VOLUME THRESHOLDS FOR COMMERCIAL PLUS PRICING | |
|---|---|
| USPS Mail Class | Volume Threshold/Agreement |
| First Class Package Service | No longer offered as of January 2016 |
| Priority Mail | No longer offered as of January 2019 |
| Priority Mail Express | No longer offered as of January 2019 |
| International* | No longer offered as of January 2016 |
| COMMERCIAL PLUS PRICING | |
|---|---|
| USPS Mail Class | Discount Granted |
| First Class Package Service | As of January 2016, Commercial Plus Pricing rates have been discontinued for First Class Package Service |
| Priority Mail | As of January 2019, Commercial Plus Pricing rates have been discontinued for Priority Mail |
| Priority Mail Express | As of January 2019, Commercial Plus Pricing rates have been discontinued for Priority Mail Express |
| First Class Package International Service |
As of January 2016, Commercial Plus Pricing rates have been discontinued for First Class Package International Service |
| Priority Mail International | As of January 2016, Commercial Plus Pricing rates have been discontinued for Priority Mail International |
| Priority Mail Express International | As of January 2016, Commercial Plus Pricing rates have been discontinued for Priority Mail Express International |
| Global Express Guaranteed | As of January 2016, Commercial Plus Pricing rates have been discontinued for Global Express Guaranteed |
Using Commercial Plus Pricing with Stamps.com
To start using Commercial Plus Cubic Pricing with your Stamps.com account, contact the Stamps.com Shipping Solutions team at 1‑888‑927‑8267. Our Shipping Solutions Specialists will ensure your eligibility and assist you with completing your USPS pricing agreement to obtain Commercial Plus Cubic Pricing. Once approved by the USPS, Stamps.com will automatically integrate Cubic Pricing into your shipping solution, ensuring you receive the correct rates and eliminating the need for any manual price entry.
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Every new customer account starts with:
- Free 5 lb. Digital Scale*, connects via USB
- 4-week trial
- $5 in USPS postage to use in trial period
- Free Supplies Kit including postage labels
- Additional $10 postage coupons to use after trial
- Only $17.99 per month plus applicable taxes, if any, including the first month if you stay past the 4-week trial
*pay only S&H fee
