The USPS will increase postal rates on January 21st. First-Class Mail will increase 1.9% overall while shipping Products (Priority Mail, First-Class Packages) will increase 4%. Mail machine users will continue to be given a discount on First-Class letter rates. Mail machine users will qualify for Commercial Base (Comm.) discounts when using a label with an IMpb barcode.
| Mail Class | Type | Old Rate | New Retail Rate | New Metered Comm. Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class Letters | Stamps | 49¢ | 50¢ | N/A |
| Meters | 46¢ | 47¢ | 47¢ | |
| Priority Mail | Small Flat-rate box | $ 7.15 | $ 7.20 | $ 7.05 |
| Medium flat-rate box | $13.60 | $13.65 | $12.85 | |
| Large flat-rate box | $18.85 | $18.90 | $17.65 |
*Requires label with IMpb barcode
Click here for a summary of the new rates: January 2018 USPS Rate Chart Summary
For a complete price list click here: USPS January 2018 Rate Change
Link to the USPS website for rate information: USPS
USPS September 3, 2017 Package Services Rate Change
The Postal Rate Commission (PRC) has given approval to the USPS to reclassify its First Class Mail Parcel service to a new retail rate category. The new service is called First Class Package Service and will apply to parcels up to 13 oz. The change will allow greater pricing flexibility for the USPS because it will no longer be linked to the Consumer Price Index or require PRC regulation. The change does not affect the existing First Class Package Service commercial price category, which applies to packages up to 16 oz.
The following is the new pricing structure for Retail pricing, effective September 3, 2017:
| FCPS Weight | Old Rate | New Rate | % Price Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $2.67 | $3.00 | 12% |
| 2 oz | $2.67 | $3.00 | 12% |
| 3 oz. | $2.67 | $3.00 | 12% |
| 4 oz. | $2.67 | $3.00 | 12% |
| 5 oz. | $2.85 | $3.16 | 11% |
| 6 oz. | $3.03 | $3.32 | 10% |
| 7 oz. | $3.21 | $3.48 | 7% |
| 8 oz. | $3.39 | $3.64 | 8% |
| 9 oz. | $3.57 | $3.80 | 6% |
| 10 oz. | $3.75 | $3.96 | 6% |
| 11 oz. | $3.93 | $4.19 | 7% |
| 12 oz. | $4.11 | $4.36 | 6% |
| 13 oz. | $4.29 | $4.53 | 6% |
Click here for a summary of the new Retail rates: September 2017 USPS Rate Chart Summary
Instructions For Downloading or Installing USPS Rates
| Manufacturer | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Neopost/Hasler | IJ40-50-60, WJ65-95-10 IJ65-75-85-95, WJS135 IS/IM 330-350 IS/IM 420-440 IS/IM 460 IS/IM 480 IS/IM 490 IS/IM 5000 |
| FP | 5lb scale 15lb scale Optimail 30-online download Ultimail |
If you want to verify that the latest USPS Rates have been downloaded to your postage meter, click here for verification instructions: Rate Change Verification
UPS 2018 Rate Change
UPS announced new shipping rates that will go into effect on December 24, 2017 for Ground, Air and International services, which will increase an average of 4.9%. Other changes in 2018 include:
- The Large Package Surcharge will apply to any U.S. Domestic package with a length exceeding 96 inches or a length plus girth greater than 130 inches
- The dimensional weight divisor for packages less than or equal to one cubic foot in size will be 139 for all U.S. Domestic services subject to Daily Rates or Alaska and Hawaii rates.
For more detailed information on the new pricing:
UPS 2018 Rates
FedEx 2018 Rate Change
FedEx will increase their rates effective January 1, 2018. Both base rates and surcharges are affected by the change, which reflect an overall 4.9% increase.
For more detailed information on the new pricing:
FedEx 2018 Rates