Understanding the Pricing Structure

There are three levels of USPS pricing: class level pricing, product level pricing and presort level pricing. While the USPS has shared updates for class and product levels, presort pricing remains unclear, and it鈥檚 the most variable due to its reliance on individual mailing files and presort.

Class and Product-Level Pricing Highlights

The average Price Change percentage by Class:

The average price change percentage by Product:

Marketing Mail Letters

• Some presort tiers will see increases up to 11.64%.
• The SCF (Sectional Center Facility) discount drops from $27/M to $17/M.

Marketing Mail Flats

• Presort price increases range from 13% to 18%.
• SCF discounts reduced from $7/M to $3.80/M.
• New container discounts may help offset costs, depending on presort specifics.

Bound Printed Matter

• Two sets of pricing are being published for flats and parcels, due to a proposal to eliminate Bound Printed Matter pricing altogether. A final ruling from the PRC may not come until after the rate case is finalized.

Structural Changes

• USPS proposes eliminating NDC pricing and further reducing SCF discounts for letters, adding complexity to estimating future rates.
• Expect pricing shifts that could result in higher origin pricing, particularly for mail previously qualifying under NDC rates.
• Presorted pricing will be eliminated for Media Mail and Library Mail 鈥� only basic rates will remain.

USPS Promotions and Incentives for 2026

New: Catalog Insights Promotion

• 10% discount for eligible catalogs mailed between October 2025 and June 2026
• Must include 12+ pages, be bound/fastened and provide sufficient product, pricing and ordering information

Returning Incentives

• First-Class Mail and Marketing Mail Growth Incentives .
• Expansion of a for third-party providers who bundle ads from multiple businesses into a single mail piece.

Increased Discounts

• Integrated Technology: 5% (up from 3%)
• Tactile, Sensory, Interactive: 5% (up from 4%)
• Continuous Contact: 5% (up from 3%)
• Sustainability and Informed Delivery: remain at 1% each

A Word of Caution: Promotions are great, but USPS considers the value of these discounts as “claimed cap space,” which may justify future rate increases to make up for previously offered savings.

Final Note

All proposed changes are pending PRC (Postal Regulatory Commission) approval. We鈥檒l continue to monitor developments and update you as new information becomes available, especially as presort-level details are released.

Stay tuned and stay prepared!

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• Marketing Mail: Big changes are on the horizon, including the elimination of automation basic carrier route letter rates and the creation of a “Heavy Printed Matter” category for parcels. Flats up to 20 ounces could be moved to Marketing Mail, and the Marketing Mail Flat Carrier Route weight limit may increase to 24 ounces. Destination NDC discounts for Marketing Mail are also potentially on the chopping block.
• Bound Printed Matter: This rate structure could be eliminated altogether. Flats would likely move to Marketing Mail.
• Media/Library Mail: We may see the end of 5-Digit and Basic Presort pricing options.
• First Class Mail: An SCF Pallet Discount is being considered. Bundling for First Class Mail Flats prepared in Tubs might be eliminated.
• Other Potential Changes: The Marriage Mail Incentive could be extended. USPS Marketing Mail Parcel dimensions may be updated, potentially leading to a “nonprofit Nonstandard” pricing structure.

This summary doesn’t cover all the proposed changes. For the full details, you can review the USPS release here:

Important Note: These changes have not yet been proposed and are subject to approval. The USPS is releasing this information for planning purposes, and the final rules could look different. Stay tuned for further updates as these proposals move through the approval process. We’ll keep you informed of any changes that may affect your mailing operations.

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This measure would raise shipping prices by approximately 3.2 percent for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express, 3.9 percent for USPS Ground Advantage and 9.2 percent for Parcel Select. These changes to Competitive products come on the heels of September鈥檚 announcement that the USPS would not seek price increases on Market Dominant products in January.

These price increases are part of an effort by the USPS to remain competitive in consideration of market conditions while still providing consistent service across the United States. : 鈥淎s a strategic part of the Delivering for America 10-year plan, the proposed shipping services price changes will support the Postal Service in creating a revitalized organization capable of achieving the organization鈥檚 public service mission 鈥� providing a nationwide, integrated network for the delivery of mail and packages at least six days a week 鈥� in a cost effective and financially sustainable manner over the long term.鈥�

These proposed changes will be reviewed by the PRC before they are scheduled to take effect.

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What Should Customers Expect?

, customers should expect delays due to the strike activity. 鈥淢ail and parcels will not be processed or delivered for the duration of the national strike, and some post offices will be closed. Service guarantees will be impacted for items already in the postal network. No new items will be accepted until the national disruption is over.鈥� However, Canada Post assures customers that items will be delivered as quickly as possible once operations resume. To stay up to date on the status of negotiations, visit .

What Does This Mean for 色控传媒 Customers?

This strike will likely affect 色控传媒 customers who send mail items across the border. According to our Canadian mail vendors, they will continue to accept Canadian mail and hold it until the strike ceases and normal mailing operations resume. However, this protocol could change if the strike lasts longer than expected.

色控传媒 customers who have any specific questions about how this strike will affect their mailing should contact their Customer Service Representative for more information. Customers who use an outside mailing vendor should contact them directly for more information about how they鈥檙e navigating this strike.

Update: Jan. 6, 2025

U.S. Postal Service will resume acceptance of mail and packages to Canada

The U.S. Postal Service will resume acceptance of mail and packages to Canada starting Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Canada Post has made significant progress in clearing delayed volumes caused by this strike, and now commercial and retail customers, as well as those using online systems, will be able to send mail and packages to Canada once again.

1. The U.S. Postal Service stays in touch with its customers, including international customers via its Service Alerts page, which is found here:聽
2. Information about Canada Post鈥檚 status is available at聽.

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The rate increases would affect select commercial and retail domestic competitive parcels, including Priority Mail Express (PME), Priority Mail (PM) and USPS Ground Advantage. Assuming the changes are approved by the Postal Regulatory Committee (PRC), these price increases would go into effect on Oct. 6, 2024, and cease on Jan. 18, 2025.

In their update, the DMM Advisory wrote:

The U.S. Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a temporary price change for some package services for the 2024 peak holiday season. This temporary price adjustment is to help cover extra handling costs to ensure a successful peak season.

The planned peak-season pricing, which was approved by the governors of the Postal Service on Aug. 8, would affect prices on the following commercial and retail domestic competitive parcels: Priority Mail Express (PME), Priority Mail (PM) and USPS Ground Advantage. No other products or services would be affected. Pending favorable review by the PRC, the temporary rates would go into effect at midnight Central on Oct. 6 and remain in place until midnight Central on Jan. 19, 2025.

This seasonal adjustment will bring prices for the Postal Service鈥檚 commercial and retail customers in line with competitive practices.

As a strategic part of the 10-year plan, these temporary changes will support the Postal Service in creating a revitalized organization capable of achieving our public service mission 鈥� providing a nationwide, integrated network for the delivery of mail and packages at least six days a week 鈥� in a cost-effective and financially sustainable manner over the long term, just as the U.S. Congress has intended.

The planned price changes include:

Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage: Zone 1-4

Commercial:

• $0.30 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 0-3 lbs.
• $0.45 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 4-10 lbs.
• $0.75 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
• $3.00 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs.

Priority Mail Zone 5-9

• $0.70 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
• $1.25 increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
• $2.75 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
• $7.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.

USPS Ground Advantage Zone 5-9

• $0.35 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
• $0.75 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
• $1.25 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
• $5.50 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.

Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage: Zone 1-4

Retail:

• $0.40 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 0-3 lbs.
• $0.55 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 4-10 lbs.
• $0.95 cents increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
• $4.00 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs.

Priority Mail Zone 5-9

• $0.90 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
• $1.45 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
• $3.25 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
• $8.50 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs

USPS Ground Advantage Zone 5-9

• $0.50 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
• $1.00 cents increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
• $2.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
• $5.85 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.

Priority Mail Express:

Commercial:

• $1.00 increase for Zones 1-4, 0-3 lbs.
• $1.75 increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
• $1.50 increase for Zones 1-4, 4-10 lbs.
• $3.95 increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
• $3.50 increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
• $7.50 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
• $8.95 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs.
• $13.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.

Retail:

• $1.10 increase for Zones 1-4, 0-3 lbs.
• $2.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 0-3 lbs.
• $2.00 increase for Zones 1-4, 4-10 lbs.
• $4.85 increase for Zones 5-9, 4-10 lbs.
• $3.90 increase for Zones 1-4, 11-25 lbs.
• $9.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 11-25 lbs.
• $9.75 increase for Zones 1-4, 26-70 lbs.
• $16.00 increase for Zones 5-9, 26-70 lbs.

The PRC will review the proposed prices before they are scheduled to take effect on Oct. 6. Complete USPS price filings, with prices for all products, can be found on the PRC website鈥檚 Daily Listings section at . Price change tables are also available on the Postal Explorer website at .

Notably, the Postal Service has some of the lowest postage rates in the industrialized world and continues to offer great value in shipping.

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