USPS Customer Service: 1-800-222-1811 (also for Priority Mail supplies)
Visit the U.S.P.S. – Click Here
Go right to "Domestic and International Postage Rate Charts and Read For Residential Customers for a good overview of the offerings.
"Domestic and International Postage Rate Calculators" – Determine cost of shipping a package
"Domestic and International Postage Rate Charts" – For Residential Customers explains the
different offerings, while For Business Customers contains the actual charts.
"Download Domestic Postage Rates" – Print out the rate charts Domestic Mail
1st Class
13 oz. or less. 34 cents for 1st oz., 22 cents each additional oz. Postcard = 20 cents.
Priority Mail
2 day service to most destinations (not guaranteed). 70 lbs. or less and 108" or less in combined length & girth.
Express Mail
Next day delivery to most destinations. Must use
Express Mail label. 70 lbs. or less and 108" or less in combined length & girth.
Parcel Post
Books, catalogs, printed matter – rates are based on weight & zone.
Special Standard Mail (Book Rate)
Rates start at not over 1 lb. = $1.13, not over 2 lbs. = $1.58.
Note: the post office provides free Priority Mail and Express Mail envelopes, labels & boxes!
Take advantage of these FREE mailing supplies! International Mail
There are several ways to send mail overseas:
Global Priority (3-5 days), Express Mail (2-3
days), Air Mail (4-7 days), and Surface Mail (4-6 weeks). You will need to fill out customs forms as well as follow guidelines for packaging. Since there are so many factors that determine pricing we suggest
you visit http://ircalc.usps.gov for
an international rate calculator.
Addressing Packages to Foreign Countries
Visit the Universal Postal Union Web site at http://www.upu.int
, click on "Postal Addresses" then click on "Postal Addressing Systems." Select a country and Click on EN for English-language explanation. It will give you a model address.
Steiner Associates and AuctionBytes.com are not affiliated in any way with the U.S.P.S. so verify all information! Visit your nearest post office, visit the U.S.P.S. on the Web at www.usps.gov , or call 1-800-222-1811 to get the latest rates and information |
