NEW POSTAGE RATES effective August 29, 2021

Posted on May 29, 2021 by mailomg in Memo 543, Uncategorized, USPS 2021-2 Postage Rates // 0 Comments

HOLIDAY SURCHARGES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 3-DECEMBER 26 for Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, Parcel Select Ground, and USPS Retail Ground – CLICK FOR RATES

The U.S. Postal Service announced new postage rates, effective August 29, 2021 as follows:

Flat Rate Pricing
Retail Prices:
Priority Mail Express
Priority Mail
First-Class Mail
First-Class Package Service—Retail
USPS Retail Ground
Media Mail
Library Mail
Commercial Prices:
Priority Mail Express
Priority Mail
First-Class Mail
First-Class Package Service
Marketing Mail Letters
Marketing Mail Flats
Marketing Mail Parcels
Parcel Select
Media Mail
Library Mail
Bound Printed Matter
Parcel Return Service
Periodicals
Services & Fees:
Extra Services and Fees
Other Services
PO Boxes
Business Mailing Fees
Stationery
Address Management Systems
Quick References Domestic—Retail

International
Flat Rate Pricing
Retail Prices:
Global Express Guaranteed
Priority Mail Express International
Priority Mail International Canada
Priority Mail International
First-Class Mail International
First-Class Package International Service
Airmail M-Bags
Commercial Prices:
Global Express Guaranteed
Priority Mail Express International
Priority Mail International Canada
Priority Mail International
First-Class Package International Service
IPA
ISAL
Country Price Groups
Services & Fees:
Extra Services and Fees
Quick References International—Retail

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