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Check out the charts below to see how the proposed changes compare to current prices:
Updates to first-class mail would include:
| Product | Current Price | Proposed Price | Change |
| Letters - up to 1 oz. | $0.73 | $0.78 | + $0.05 |
| Letters - metered 1 oz. | $0.69 | $0.74 | + $0.05 |
| Domestic Postcards | $0.56 | $0.62 | + $0.06 |
| International Postcards | $1.65 | $1.70 | + $0.05 |
| International Letter (1 oz.) | $1.65 | $1.70 | + $0.05 |
Tip: Use First-Class Mail® for lightweight letters up to 3.5 oz. and flats up to 13 oz. that need to be delivered in 1 to 3 business days.
| Product | Current Price | Proposed Price | Change |
| Certified Mail® | $4.85 | $5.30 | + $0.45 |
| Return Receipt | $4.10 | $4.40 | + $0.30 |
| Return Receipt (Electronitc) | $2.62 | $2.82 | + $0.20 |
Did you know? You can reduce the impact on your business by using an online solution like ConnectSuite e-Certify. With e-Certify, you’ll use an electronic Return Receipt and save $1.48 on every Certified Mail® piece. You can save nearly 36% on all Certified Mail® costs.
No price changes are being made to Priority Mail Express, Domestic Extra Services, International Ancillary Services, or International Products.
Additionally, USPS Ground Advantage Commercial packages will now be sealed against inspection, just like the Retail version. This change makes it easier for businesses to ship packages containing personal information (PII) while offering a lower-cost alternative to Priority Mail.
Please note that these changes are still pending approval. We will continue to monitor all developments and provide you with the latest news. Stay updated on the latest mailing, shipping, and postage rate news by subscribing to our newsletter mailing list.
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