2018 Price Change: January 21, 2018
Each year, at least once per year, the U.S. Postal Service changes rates across various mail classes and services. The next USPS price change will take effect on January 21, 2018, and involves both Competitive and Market Dominant mail classes. Visit our January 2018 USPS Price Change page to learn more about new rates and how you can save when shipping with USPS versus private carriers.
USPS Systems Unavailable September 17, from 7:00PM – 10:00PM ET
USPS will be performing Web Tools database maintenance on Sept. 17, 2017. At this time some key USPS services will be unavailable. Learn more.
2017 USPS Price Change: January 22, 2017
Each year, at least once per year, the U.S. Postal Service changes rates across various mail classes and services. The next USPS price change will take effect on January 22, 2017, and involves both Competitive and Market Dominant mail classes. Visit our January 2017 USPS Price Change page for information and resources.
How to avoid underpayment when shipping with USPS
Accurately paying postage ensures the best experience for both you and your customers, as underpayment may delay delivery and result in your customer being charged for postage due. This new article provides tips to help you avoid underpayment when shipping with USPS.
USPS holiday shipping deadline dates for 2016
The holiday shipping season is right around the corner, so don't miss the USPS holiday shipping deadlines. Visit our 2016 Holiday Shipping Deadlines page for a complete list of cut-off dates for popular mail classes, international dates and APO/FPO/DPO.
2016 USPS Price Change: August 28, 2016
Each year, at least once per year, the U.S. Postal Service changes rates across various mail classes and services. The next USPS price change will take effect on August 28, 2016, and involves rate increases to First-Class Mail Parcel. Visit our August 2016 USPS Price Change page for information and resources.
USPS: Changes to mailing services used to ship firearms
Effective June 23, 2016, the U.S. Postal Service revised Publication 52: Mailing Standards for Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Materials. The key update affects mailing services used to ship firearms using USPS Services.
[Add new 432.1e to read as follows:]
e. All regulated firearms must be mailed using a USPS product or Extra Service that provides tracking and signature capture at delivery.
See all June 23, 2016 updates to Publication 52 here:
http://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2016/pb22444/html/updt_003.htm#ep1480340
2016 USPS Price Change: April 10, 2016
Each year, at least once per year, the U.S. Postal Service changes rates across various mail classes and services. The next USPS price change will take effect on April 10, 2016, and involves rate decreases in the mailing services category. Visit our April 2016 USPS Price Change page for information and resources.
2016 USPS Price Change: January 17, 2016
Each year, at least once per year, the U.S. Postal Service changes rates across various mail classes and extra services. The next USPS price change will take effect on January 17, 2016. UPS and FedEx will also increase rates, on December 28, 2015 and January 4, 2016, respectively. Our goal is to help everyone prepare for and successfully weather the changes ahead. Visit our January 2016 USPS Price Change page for information and resources.
USPS limits shipping of motorized balance boards
Effective immediately, the U.S. Postal Service®
Check out these links for more information on USPS® lithium battery rules and regulations:
- For Domestic Mail:
http://pe.usps.com/text/pub52/pub52c3_026.htm - For International Mail: http://pe.usps.com/text/pub52/pub52c6_004.htm
USPS holiday shipping deadline dates for 2015
Be sure not to miss the USPS holiday shipping deadlines which are coming up fast. Visit our 2015 Holiday Shipping Deadlines page for a complete list of cut-off dates for popular mail classes, international dates and APO/FPO. You'll also find a downloadable/printable version as well.
2015 USPS Price Change: May 31, 2015
Each year, at least once per year, the U.S. Postal Service changes rates across various mail classes and extra services. This year, USPS price change takes place on May 31, 2015.
Endicia will update all service offerings with the new prices and applicable regulations to ensure our customers are compliant and print postage correctly. We are committed to providing our customers with all USPS options as soon as they are available, and we make it a priority to educate our customers and partners about the changes and how they will be affected.
Visit our May 2015 USPS Price Change page for more information
USPS is lowering rates for Priority Mail – Understanding the September 2014 rate changes
On September 7, 2014 a USPS rate change focused on Priority Mail will go into effect. The good news is that this rate change includes a rate decrease for Endicia customers using Priority Mail, particularly for heavier items.
The USPS rate change is the perfect opportunity to re-evaluate your shipping mix and consider the USPS for your heavier packages. With rate decreases across many weights and zones, shippers can save up to 42% over private carrier rates and up to 35% over previous Priority Mail rates. For more information on the September 2014 USPS rate changes visit www.endicia.com/USPS-rate-change-sept-2014
Postal Service™ to temporarily suspend Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International to various countries
Effective June 12, 2014 the Postal Service is temporarily suspending Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International™ service to the following countries: Brazil, Denmark, France, Gibraltar, Italy, Luxembourg, and Portugal. For more information read the USPS communication.
How to avoid USPS penalties due to insufficient postage
In 2013, the USPS estimates it lost $69.7M in revenue due to insufficient postage being applied to parcels. There are two common mistakes that often lead to insufficient postage. In addition to lost revenue to the USPS, these mistakes can cause delivery delays; cause the USPS to ask your package recipient to pay money at delivery; or even defeat the potential savings you can get by using free USPS Priority Mail packaging. Learn the two simple tips that help you avoid insufficient postage penalties.
2014 U.S. Postal Service Price Change
Each year – at least once per year – the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) changes their rates, usually increasing, across their various mail classes and extra services. This event is referred to as USPS Price Change. In 2014 the USPS Price Change will take effect on January 26. We have created the following pages as a resource to help explain the details of these changes and what they mean for your business. Click here to get started or visit www.endicia.com/pricechange2014.
USPS Tracking
Changes to tracking on usps.com
New Quick Tools menu, including USPS Tracking entry field, on usps.com.
Tracking a package on usps.com is easier and more convenient with recent changes.
The tracking results page has been updated to help customers more quickly find where their package is, where it’s been and if it’s been delivered:
- A progress bar shows how far along a package has moved toward its destination.
- Delivery status is now highlighted.
- Available actions such as additional services, email alerts and post-delivery actions are consolidated.
- When the status of a package is “Delivered,” a summary of delivery information appears in the status area.
The Track and Confirm application has been renamed “USPS Tracking.” Tracking numbers now can be entered directly on the usps.com homepage using the Track button under Quick Tools, which also have been updated to include the most popular usps.com web pages.
Changes were based on customer feedback, usability testing, internal stakeholder input and a review of tracking applications used by other companies.
“With all the work being done to increase scanning rates and to let customers know we’ve improved tracking, we wanted to offer clearer visibility of package status on usps.com,” said Digital Marketing Manager Mary Beth Fluto.
Customers seeking tracking information constitute 55 percent of the 2.8 million visits usps.com receives each day.
July 2013 USPS Product and Services Update
On July 28, 2013 the U.S. Postal Service® is introducing changes that will affect some mail class naming and label requirements. At the same time, they will launch support for a new offering and expand an existing international feature.
While these changes will not affect pricing, we want to provide you with highlights of these changes and how they may affect you and your business. Learn more »
2013 U.S. Postal Service Price Change
Each year – at least once per year – the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) changes their rates, usually increasing, across their various mail classes and extra services. This event is referred to as USPS Price Change. In 2013 the USPS Price Change will take effect on January 27. We have created the following pages as a resource to help explain the details of these changes and what they mean for your business. Click here to get started or visit www.endicia.com/pricechange2013.
Update to USPS Labeling Requirements for Acceptance of International Mailing of Packages Containing Lithium Batteries
Lithium batteries are considered by international authorities to be within the class of “dangerous goods.” Items meeting the size and quantity restrictions may be mailed internationally; however, the packaging of the battery must comply with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations to be mailable. Items must be packaged in accordance with Packing Instructions 967 (Lithium Ion or Rechargeable) or 970 (Lithium Metal or Non-rechargeable). Both Packing Instructions prohibit the use of the “Lithium Battery Handling” label or the “Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods” label on the outside of the package for international mailing.
Business mailers presenting qualifying items in pre-printed packaging with the label on the outside of their shipment for acceptance must completely cover or obliterate the pre-printed label.
Retail Associates and Business Mail Acceptance Employees must recognize non-mailable packaging and refuse such shipments.
USPS to Accept Lithium Batteries for Global Shipments
Effective November 15, 2012, the U.S. Postal Service will begin accepting packages containing lithium batteries bound for certain international locations including APO, FPO and DPO locations, when permitted by the destination or host country*. To qualify, the batteries must be installed in the personal electronic equipment they are intended to operate.
For more information on the updated USPS policy, visit the International Service Updates page at http://about.usps.com/news/service-alerts/international-updates.htm#H4
* Update on shipments to Germany. The postal operator of Germany has notified the Postal Service it will not accept packages containing lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries destined to addresses in Germany. This does not apply to shipments to and from APO, FPO, and DPO locations in Germany.
USPS Pricing:
Find out about the most recent changes fro the U.S. Postal Service by downloading one of the PDF guides below.
View a PDF of USPS Price Change January 2012
View a PDF of USPS Price Change April 2011
View a PDF of USPS Price Change January 2011
