Postage Rate Increase
Info on the 2019 USPS Postage Rate Increase
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will implement new postage rates for most mailing and shipping products on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
Summary of the 2019 Postage Rate Increase:
Domestic Mailing:
- The First Class Mail Letter (1 oz.) rate for postage purchased at the Post Office will increase by five cents to $0.55 from $0.50.
- Each additional ounce for a First Class Mail letter will cost $0.15 (a decrease from $0.21).
- “Metered Mail” rates for First Class Mail Letters (1 oz.), which includes online postage providers and postage meters, will increase three cents to $0.50 from $0.47. Each additional ounce will cost $0.15.
- The five cent “Metered Mail” rate discount for a First Class Mail letter (1 oz.) compared to the Post Office rate represents a savings of 9%.
- First Class Mail Flats/Large Envelopes (1 oz.) rates will not increase and will remain at $1.00. Each additional ounce will cost $0.15.
Domestic Shipping:
- Priority Mail Express will see an overall rate increase of 3.9% in 2019. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $22.68 (previously $21.98).
- Priority Mail will see an average rate increase of 5.9% in 2019. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $6.95 (previously $6.55).
- First Class Package Service will see an average rate increase of 11.9% in 2019. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $2.66.
- First Class Package Service will move to zone‑based pricing in 2019.
- Parcel Select Ground will see an average rate decrease of 1.3% in 2019. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $6.85 (previously $6.55).
- Media Mail rates will increase by 2.9% in 2019. Rates will start at $2.75 (previously $2.66).
- June 2019 Update: The Dimensional (DIM) weight divisor for packages over 1 cubic foot is changing from 194 to 166.
- June 2019 Update: DIM weight pricing for packages over 1 cubic foot will be applied to shipping zones 1-9 for Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express and Parcel Select.
International Shipping:
- Priority Mail Express International will see an average rate increase of 3.9% in 2019. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $42.00 (previously $40.38).
- Priority Mail International will see an average rate increase of 6.2% in 2019. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $39.71 (previously $38.29).
- First Class Package International Service will see an average rate increase of 3.9% in 2019. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $9.98 (previously $9.50).
- June 2019 Update: First Class Mail International Large Envelope (Flats) for documents will have a maximum weight limit of 15.994 ounces, down from 4 lbs.
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| Post Office/Retail Rates | Stamps.com Rates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letters | 2019 Postage Rates | 2018 Postage Rates | 2019 Postage Rates | 2018 Postage Rates | |
| First-Class Mail letter (1 oz.) | $0.55 | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.47 | |
| First-Class Mail letter - each additional ounce | $0.15 | $0.21 | $0.15 | $0.21 | |
| First-Class Mail Flat/Large Envelope (1 oz.) | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | |
| First-Class Mail Flat/Large Envelope - each additional ounce | $0.15 | $0.21 | $0.15 | $0.21 | |
| Postcard | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.35 | |
| Post Office/Retail Rates | Stamps.com Rates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate Envelopes | 2019 Postage Rates | 2018 Postage Rates | 2019 Postage Rates | 2018 Postage Rates | |
| Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Envelope | $25.50 | $24.70 | $22.68 | $21.98 | |
| Priority Mail Express Padded Flat Rate Envelope | $26.20 | $25.40 | $23.18 | $22.46 | |
| Priority Mail Express Legal Flat Rate Envelope | $25.70 | $24.90 | $22.80 | $22.09 | |
| Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope | $7.35 | $6.70 | $6.95 | $6.55 | |
| Priority Mail Padded Flat Rate Envelope | $8.00 | $7.25 | $7.55 | $7.10 | |
| Priority Mail Legal Flat Rate Envelope | $7.65 | $7.00 | $7.25 | $6.85 | |
| Post Office/Retail Rates | Stamps.com Rates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packages | 2019 Postage Rates | 2018 Postage Rates | 2019 Postage Rates | 2018 Postage Rates | |
| Priority Mail Express (0.5 lb.) | $25.50 and up | $24.70 and up | $22.68 and up | $21.98 and up | |
| Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Box | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | |
| Priority Mail (1 lb.) | $7.35 and up | $6.70 and up | $6.95 and up | $6.35 and up | |
| Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box | $7.90 | $7.20 | $7.50 | $7.05 | |
| Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box | $14.35 | $13.65 | $12.80 | $12.85 | |
| Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box | $19.95 | $18.90 | $17.60 | $17.65 | |
| Priority Mail APO/FPO/DPO Large Flat Rate Box | $18.45 | $17.40 | $16.10 | $16.15 | |
| Priority Mail Regional Rate Box A | $9.95 and up | $9.35 and up | $7.65 and up | $7.10 and up | |
| Priority Mail Regional Rate Box B | $10.35 and up | $9.66 and up | $8.05 and up | $7.41 and up | |
| Priority Mail Regional Rate Box C | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | |
| First Class® Package Service (1 oz.) | $3.66 and up | $3.50 | $2.66 and up | $2.66 | |
| Parcel Select Ground® (1 lb.) | Not Available | Not Available | $6.85 and up | $6.55 and up | |
| Media Mail (1 lb.) | $2.75 | $2.66 | $2.75 | $2.66 | |
| Retail Ground® (formerly Standard Post® - 1 lb.) | $7.35 and up | $6.70 and up | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Library Mail (1 lb.) | $2.61 | $2.53 | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Post Office/Retail Rates | Stamps.com Rates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | 2019 Postage Rates | 2018 Postage Rates | 2019 Postage Rates | 2018 Postage Rates | |
| Global Express Guaranteed (0.5 lb.) | $67.80 and up | $64.50 and up | $64.41 and up | $61.28 and up | |
| Priority Mail Express Intl (0.5 lb.) | $44.00 and up | $42.50 and up | $42.00 and up | $40.38 and up | |
| Priority Mail Express Intl Flat Rate Box - Canada | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | |
| Priority Mail Express Intl Flat Rate Box - Other Countries | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | |
| Priority Mail Express Intl Flat Rate Envelopes - Canada | $44.50 and up | $43.00 and up | $42.30 | $40.85 | |
| Priority Mail Express Intl Flat Rate Envelopes - Other Countries | $61.85 and up | $59.75 and up | $56.75 and up | $56.75 and up | |
| Priority Mail Intl (1 lb.) - Canada | $34.30 and up | $33.00 and up | $32.59 and up | $31.35 and up | |
| Priority Mail Intl (1 lb.) - Other Countries | $41.80 and up | $40.25 and up | $39.71 and up | $38.24 and up | |
| Priority Mail Intl Flat Rate Envelopes - Canada | $25.85 | $24.95 | $24.55 | $23.70 | |
| Priority Mail Intl Flat Rate Envelopes - Other Countries | $32.20 and up | $31.00 and up | $30.60 and up | $29.45 and up | |
| Priority Mail Intl Small Flat Rate Box - Canada | $26.85 | $25.95 | $25.50 | $24.65 | |
| Priority Mail Intl Small Flat Rate Box - Other Countries | $33.60 and up | $32.25 and up | $31.90 and up | $30.65 and up | |
| Priority Mail Intl Medium Flat Rate Box - Canada | $49.60 | $47.75 | $47.10 | $45.35 | |
| Priority Mail Intl Medium Flat Rate Box - Other Countries | $72.30 and up | $69.50 and up | $68.70 and up | $66.00 and up | |
| Priority Mail Intl Large Flat Rate Box - Canada | $64.50 | $62.35 | $61.30 | $59.25 | |
| Priority Mail Intl Large Flat Rate Box - Other Countries | $94.25 and up | $90.50 and up | $89.55 and up | $85.95 and up | |
| First Class Package Intl Service - Canada (1 lb.) | $17.25 | $16.00 | $16.93 and up | $15.20 and up | |
| First Class Package Intl Service - Mexico (1 lb.) | $21.50 | $21.50 | $20.43 and up | $20.43 and up | |
| First Class Package Intl Service - Other Countries (1 lb.) | $23.50 and up | $23.50 and up | $22.33 and up | $22.33 and up | |
| First Class Mail Intl Letters - Mexico & Canada (1 oz.) | $1.15 | $1.15 | $1.15 | $1.15 | |
| First Class Mail Intl Letters - Other Countries (1 oz.) | $1.15 | $1.15 | $1.15 | $1.15 | |
| Post Office/Retail Rates | Stamps.com Rates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Services | 2019 Postage Rates | 2018 Postage Rates | 2019 Postage Rates | 2018 Postage Rates | |
| Certified Mail™ | $3.50 | $3.45 | $3.50 | $3.45 | |
| Certificate of Mailing | $1.45 | $1.40 | $1.45 | $1.40 | |
| Registered Mail™ | $12.40 and up | $11.90 and up | $12.40 and up | $11.90 and up | |
| USPS Tracking | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Restricted Delivery | $5.20 | $5.05 | $5.20 | $5.05 | |
| Return Receipt - (mail) | $2.80 | $2.75 | $2.80 | $2.75 | |
| Return Receipt - (electronic) | $1.60 | $1.50 | $1.60 | $1.50 | |
| Return Receipt - (for Merchandise) | $4.30 | $4.20 | $4.30 | $4.20 | |
| Signature Confirmation™ | $3.05 | $3.00 | $2.60 | $2.55 | |
| Adult Signature - (Basic) | $6.40 | $6.10 | $6.40 | $6.10 | |
| Adult Signature - (Person Specific) | $6.66 | $6.35 | $6.66 | $6.35 | |
| Package Intercept | $14.10 | $13.45 | $14.10 | $13.45 | |
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