USPS July 2026 Pricing Release Overview

Posted on April 8, 2026 by mailomg in Memo 868 // 0 Comments

This document describes planned changes under review for the next pricing structure release scheduled for July 2026. The document is prepared for the mailing software industry based on the knowledge available at the time of publication and is subject to change, including additional structure changes, prior to release. The contents of this document are pre-decisional.

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