The United States Postal Service (USPS) has proposed new pricing for its Mailing Services to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). These price updates will go into effect in January 22, 2017. This information is important to note for companies of all sizes. There will be a two cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp. This will push the new 1 oz. letter to 49 cents.
For First-Class Mail Parcels, the price for 1-6 ounces will slightly rise by pennies while 7-13 ounces will decrease by pennies.
Note: This proposal DOES NOT include Shipping Services (First Class Package Service, Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express).
Letters and Postcards
| MAILPIECE | 2016 Price | 2017 Price |
|---|---|---|
| Retail First-Class Letter (1 oz) | 47¢ | 49¢ |
| Metered First-Class Mail | 46¢ | 46¢ |
| Additional Ounces | 21¢ | 21¢ |
| First-Class Mail Flat/Large Envelope (1 oz) | 94¢ | 98¢ |
| Postcard | 34¢ | 34¢ |
First-Class Mail Parcels (Retail)
| Mailpiece | 2016 Price | 2017 Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 oz. | $2.62 | $2.67 |
| 4 oz. | $2.64 | $2.67 |
| 5 oz. | $2.83 | $2.85 |
| 6 oz. | $3.02 | $3.03 |
| 7 oz. | $3.21 | NO CHANGE |
| 8 oz. | $3.40 | $3.39 |
| 9 oz. | $3.59 | $3.57 |
| 10 oz. | $3.78 | $3.75 |
| 11 oz. | $3.97 | $3.93 |
| 12 oz. | $4.16 | $4.11 |
| 13 oz. | $4.35 | $4.29 |
Media Mail
| Mailpiece | 2016 Price | 2017 Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb. | $2.61 | $2.63 |
| 2 lbs. | $3.09 | $3.12 |
| 3 lbs. | $3.57 | $3.61 |
| 4 lbs. | $4.05 | $4.10 |
| 5 lbs. | $4.53 | $4.59 |
| 6 lbs. | $5.01 | $5.08 |
| 7 lbs. | $5.49 | $5.57 |
| 8 lbs. | $5.97 | $6.05 |
| 9 lbs. | $6.45 | $6.53 |
| 10 lbs. | $6.93 | $7.01 |