May 2008 USPS Rate Change
Announcement
The USPS has announced their plans for a 2008 First Class rate change.
May 12, 2008
On May 12th, the USPS will adjust prices for market-dominant products- First-Class Mail, Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services, and Special Services. The average increase by class of mail is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
Pricing highlights:
- A First-Class Mail stamp will be 42¢.
- No change in the First-Class Mail single-piece additional-ounce price.
- Lower additional-ounce price for presorted First-Class Mail letters.
- Lower pound price for Standard Mail saturation and high-density flats.
- Shape-based pricing for First-Class Mail International letters, flats, and parcels.
- First-Class Mail International price groups expand from five to nine groups.
Select prices:
| First-Class Mail letter (1 oz.) | 42¢ |
| First-Class Mail letter (2 oz.) | 59¢ |
| Postcard | 27¢ |
| First-Class Mail large envelope (2 oz.) | $1.00 |
| Certified Mail | $2.70 |
| First-Class Mail International letter to Canada and Mexico (1 oz.) | 72¢ |
| First-Class Mail International letter to all other countries (1 oz.) | 94¢ |
Please visit the USPS at usps.com/prices for market-dominant prices and links to downloadable pricing files, and additional information. The USPS will announce new prices for shipping services (Competitive Products) - Express Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Select, and International Mail - in March.
Future Changes:
Consistent with The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, the USPS will adjust our mailing services prices each May. By law, these prices can increase on average no more than the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index. The USPS plans to provide 90 days notification on future prices changes, to help mailers prepare for the change.Neopost wants to thank you for your support during this rate change. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-934-2257 or RateChange@Neopost.com.
This website will be updated as more information becomes available including ordering information, pricing, etc. so please check back.