PDF Download5. Commercial Plus Domestic and International Mail
- Qualifying for Commercial Plus pricing
- Commercial Plus for International Mail
- Commercial Plus Express Mail pricing
- Commercial Plus Priority Mail pricing
- Commercial Plus Critical Mail pricing
- Commercial Plus Cubic and New Soft Pack pricing
- New Commercial Plus Express Mail International and Priority Mail International pricing
Qualifying for Commercial Plus pricing
back to topCommercial Plus pricing provides highly discounted postage rates to qualified high volume shippers. Customers can qualify for one or more Commercial Plus pricing options by meeting one of the volume thresholds listed below, or by signing a Customer Commitment Agreement with the Postal Service.
| Mail Class | 2011 Threshold* | 2012 Threshold* | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Mail | 5,000 | 5,000 | 0 |
| Priority Mail letters, flats and Critical Mail (excludes packages and Padded Flat Rate Envelopes) | 5,000 | 5,000 | 0 |
| Priority Mail letters, flats, packages, Critical Mail & Padded Flat Rate Envelope | 75,000 | 75,000 | 0 |
| Priority Mail Cubic | 250,000 | 150,000 | -100K! |
| Express Mail International and Priority Mail International | N/A | 100,000 | N/A |
All thresholds are based on annual quantity of pieces mailed using the corresponding mail class. The Express Mail threshold is based on the quantity sent during the prior four quarters, while the remaining Commercial Plus options are based on the prior calendar year. To qualify for Critical Mail, customers must meet the volume threshold and have a Customer Commitment Agreement.
Commercial Plus for International Mail
back to topHigh volume discounts for International mail classes will now be referred to as Commercial Plus pricing. Commercial Plus pricing for International shipments will have new, published rates. This move brings uniformity for both domestic and international mail discount naming conventions.
Commercial Plus Express Mail pricing
back to topCommercial Plus Express Mail shippers will notice that, while the average prices are not changing overall, some weight and zone combinations are going up in price, while others are going down.
| Weight (Lbs.) | Express Mail Group Average 2011 Price | Express Mail Group Average 2012 Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | $15.62 | $15.62 | $0.00 |
| 1 | $19.10 | $19.01 | $0.09 |
| 2 | $20.82 | $22.27 | +$1.45 |
| 3 | $23.53 | $25.64 | +$2.11 |
| 5 | $29.00 | $30.15 | +$1.15 |
| 10 | $42.99 | $40.73 | -$2.26 |
| Flat Rate Envelopes | $12.72 | $12.72 | $0.00 |
| Flat Rate Box | N/A | $39.95 | N/A |
Commercial Plus Priority Mail pricing
back to topCommercial Plus Priority Mail gives shippers a wide variety of options for saving even more money on postage, and includes products such as the Padded Flat Rate envelope and Critical Mail. Commercial Plus pricing for Priority Mail is increasing by 2.8% on average, saving shippers an average of 12.5% over Retail prices!
| Weight (Lbs.) | Priority Mail – Zone Average 2011 Price | Priority Mail – Zone Average 2012 Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | $4.62 | $4.79 | +$0.17 |
| 1 | $5.15 | $5.30 | +$0.15 |
| 2 | $6.41 | $6.62 | +$0.21 |
| 3 | $8.06 | $8.31 | +$0.25 |
| 5 | $11.15 | $11.51 | +$0.36 |
| 10 | $18.31 | $18.91 | +$0.60 |
| Flat Rate Envelope | $4.70 | $4.80 | +$0.10 |
| Padded Flat Rate Envelope | $4.90 | $4.99 | +$0.09 |
| Small Flat Rate Box | $4.95 | $5.10 | +$0.15 |
| Medium Flat Rate Box | $9.97 | $10.25 | +$0.28 |
| Large Flat Rate Box | $13.67 | $14.10 | +$0.43 |
| Regional Rate Box A | $6.91 | $7.05 | +$0.14 |
| Regional Rate Box B | $10.18 | $10.54 | +$0.36 |
| Regional Rate Box C | N/A | $29.57 | N/A |
| APO/FPO | $11.67 | $12.10 | +$0.43 |
Commercial Plus Critical Mail pricing
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Critical Mail is ideal for event tickets and other important, flat documents. Your mailing is sure to get noticed in the special Critical Mail packaging. Best of all, prices are not changing for 2012!
Critical Mail users must meet volume thresholds AND have a customer commitment agreement with the Postal Service. USPS® packaging is required and may be ordered online by authorized customers.
| Mailpiece Type | Maximum Thickness | Maximum Weight | All Zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Mail Letters | 1/4" | 3 oz. | $3.50 |
| Critical Mail Flats | 3/4" | 13 oz. | $4.25 |
Commercial Plus Cubic and New Soft Pack pricing
back to topCommercial Plus Cubic pricing lets shippers pay according to the size in cubic volume of a package instead of the weight. Overall, these prices are increasing 1.25%.
The Postal Service is now introducing Cubic pricing for soft packs! Soft-pack envelopes are usually cloth, plastic, or vinyl that are flexible enough to adhere closely to the contents being packaged. USPS packaging is not required.
To determine the correct price for a soft pack:
- Add the package length and width. Note that neither of these measurements can be more than 18"
- Compare this total and destination zone to the chart below
- DYMO Endicia customers can simply enter the length and width, as well as the delivery address, into their DYMO Endicia software for automatic price calculation
| Length + Width | Cubic Feet Not Over | Zones 1 & 2 | Zone 3 | Zone 4 | Zone 5 | Zone 6 | Zone 7 | Zone 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 0" to 21" | 0.10 | 4.39 | 4.45 | 4.54 | 4.73 | 4.91 | 5.10 | 5.38 |
| Over 21" to 27" | 0.20 | 4.86 | 4.98 | 5.15 | 5.30 | 5.44 | 5.61 | 6.05 |
| Over 27" to 31" | 0.30 | 5.09 | 5.47 | 6.05 | 7.46 | 8.29 | 8.99 | 9.88 |
| Over 31" to 34" | 0.40 | 5.30 | 6.17 | 7.10 | 8.88 | 10.43 | 11.44 | 12.89 |
| Over 34" to 36" | 0.50 | 6.02 | 7.22 | 8.27 | 11.02 | 12.86 | 14.20 | 16.24 |
New Commercial Plus Express Mail International and
Priority Mail International pricing
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Commercial Plus pricing for Express Mail International saves shippers up to 15% over Retail prices, while Commercial Plus pricing for Priority Mail International saves shippers up to 10% over Retail prices!
Shippers who send more than 100,000 Express Mail International and Priority Mail International pieces combined in a calendar year qualify for this discounted pricing tier.
| Weight (Lbs.) | Express Mail International Group Average 2012 Price |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | $32.38 |
| 1 | $35.36 |
| 2 | $39.43 |
| 3 | $43.50 |
| 5 | $51.66 |
| 10 | $69.14 |
| Flat Rate Envelopes | $33.63 |
| Flat Rate Box to Canada | $59.95 |
| Flat Rate Box to all other countries | $74.95 |
| Weight (Lbs.) | Priority Mail International Group Average 2012 Price |
|---|---|
| 1 | $29.35 |
| 2 | $32.80 |
| 3 | $36.43 |
| 5 | $43.76 |
| 10 | $57.64 |
| Flat Rate Envelopes | $14.95 |
| Small Flat Rate Box | $14.95 |