PDF Download4. Commercial Base International Mail
- New features and services
- Express Mail International
- Priority Mail International
- First-Class Mail International
New features and services
back to top“Commercial Base” for International Mail
Online discounts for International mail classes will now be referred to as Commercial Base pricing. While these discounts existed in 2011, this move brings uniformity for both domestic and international mail discount naming conventions.
New Express Mail International Flat Rate box
Now shippers can enjoy the speed of Express Mail International delivery for a flat rate of just $59.95 to Canada and just $74.95 to all other countries! The new box, available on January 22, 2012, will hold up to .35 cubic ft. and may weigh up to 20 lbs.
As with all Express Mail International packages, tracking is free and customers can also schedule free package pickup.
Shippers have the flexibility to choose from top-loading or side-loading box styles that are approximately the same size the Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate boxes:
- 11" x 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"
- 11-7/8" x 3-3/8" x 13-5/8"
USPS® packaging is required and available at usps.com/shop.
Express Mail International
back to topCommercial Base pricing for Express Mail International is increasing by 11.6% on average, with savings of up to 8% over Retail pricing!
| Weight (Lbs.) | Express Mail International Group Average 2011 Price | Express Mail International Group Average 2012 Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | $27.39 | $35.31 | +$7.92 |
| 1 | $31.96 | $38.38 | +$6.42 |
| 2 | $36.28 | $42.67 | +$6.39 |
| 3 | $40.61 | $47.08 | +$6.47 |
| 5 | $49.30 | $55.95 | +$6.65 |
| 10 | $71.27 | $74.74 | +$3.47 |
| Flat Rate Envelopes to Canada | $24.79 | $29.25 | +$4.46 |
| Flat Rate Envelopes to all other countries | $27.55 | $38.00 | +$10.45 |
| Flat Rate Box to Canada | N/A | $59.95 | N/A |
| Flat Rate Box to all other countries | N/A | $74.95 | N/A |
Priority Mail International
back to topCommercial Base pricing for Priority Mail International is increasing by 8.7% on average, with savings of up to 5% over Retail pricing!
| Weight (Lbs.) | Priority Mail International Group Average 2011 Price | Priority Mail International Group Average 2012 Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $25.67 | $31.33 | +$5.66 |
| 2 | $29.19 | $34.81 | +$5.62 |
| 3 | $32.71 | $38.55 | +$5.84 |
| 5 | $39.76 | $46.22 | +$6.46 |
| 10 | $56.59 | $60.86 | +$4.27 |
| Flat Rate Envelopes to Canada | $11.35 | $12.95 | +$1.60 |
| Flat Rate Envelopes to all other countries | $13.25 | $16.95 | +$3.70 |
| Small Flat Rate Box to Canada | $11.35 | $12.95 | +$1.60 |
| Small Flat Rate Box to all other countries | $13.25 | $16.95 | +$3.70 |
| Medium Flat Rate Box to Canada | $26.55 | $32.95 | +$6.40 |
| Medium Flat Rate Box to all other countries | $43.23 | $47.95 | +$4.72 |
| Large Flat Rate Box to Canada | $33.73 | $39.95 | +$6.22 |
| Large Flat Rate Box to all other countries | $55.58 | $60.95 | +$5.37 |
First-Class Mail International
back to topFirst-Class Mail International prices are increasing by an average of 15.51%. This mail class is an economical way to send shipments internationally when tracking or delivery information is not required. The maximum weight for any First-Class Mail International piece is 64 oz.
| Destination (1 oz. weight) |
Letters and Postcards | Large Envelopes | Parcels | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Price | Change | 2012 Price | Change | 2012 Price | Change | |
| Canada or Mexico | $0.85 | +$0.05 | $1.50 | +$0.42 | $3.00 | +$1.28 |
| Groups 3-5 | $1.05 | +$0.07 | $1.75 | +$0.45 | $3.00 | +$1.28 |
| Groups 6-9 | $1.05 | +$0.07 | $1.75 | +$0.45 | $3.00 | +$1.28 |