USPS Postage Rates
USPS® Rates are determined based on a combination of weight, mail class, and shape. For certain services, discounted pricing is available for customers who purchase from online PC Postage services such as Stamps.com. Below is a summary of the latest USPS prices:
| New Rate (effective Sunday, January 21, 2018) | Postage Rates |
|---|---|
| First Class Mail Letter (1 oz.) - Retail/Post Office Rate* | $0.50 |
| First Class Mail Letter (1 oz.) - Metered Mail/Stamps.com Rate | $0.47 |
| First Class Mail Letter - each additional ounce | $0.21 |
| Postcard | $0.35 |
| First Class Mail Flat (1 oz.) | $1.00 |
| First Class Mail Flat - each additional ounce | $0.21 |
| First Class Mail International Letter | $1.15 |
| Priority Mail Express (0.5 lb., zones 1&2) | $21.98 and up |
| Priority Mail (1 lb., zones 1&2) | $6.35 and up |
| First Class Package Service (1-6 oz.) | $2.66 |
| Parcel Select Ground (1 lb., zones 1&2) | $6.55 and up |
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Retail Ground (1 lb., zones 1&2) - Retail/Post Office Rate* Formerly Parcel Post and Standard Post |
$6.70 and up |
| Media Mail (1 lb., zones 1&2) | $2.66 |
| Priority Mail Express International (0.5 lb., zone 1) | $40.38 and up |
| Priority Mail International (1 lb.) - Canada | $31.35 and up |
| Priority Mail International (1 lb.) - Other Countries | $38.24 and up |
| First Class Package International Service (1 oz., Group 1) | $15.20 and up |
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In addition to postage for delivery, the USPS also offers a variety of special services such as Certified Mail, USPS Tracking, and Insurance. Here is a summary of these special services:
| New Rate (effective Sunday, January 21, 2018) | Postage Rates |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Mailing | $1.40 |
| Certified Mail | $3.45 |
| Collect on Delivery (COD) | $7.50 and up |
| Electronic USPS Tracking: Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, Parcel Select Ground, First Class Package Service & Media Mail |
FREE |
| Notice of Non-Delivery | No longer available |
| Registered Mailing | $11.90 and up |
| Restricted Delivery | $5.05 |
| Return Receipt (Electronic) | $1.50 |
| Return Receipt | $2.75 |
| Return Receipt for Merchandise | $4.20 |
| Signature Confirmation | $3.00 |
| Adult Signature Confirmation | $6.10 |
| Package Intercept | $13.45 |
| Stamps.com Insurance | $2.10 and up |
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