There are upcoming changes to US Postal Service rates, and Presort Inc. is on top of it.
New Postage Rates for 2020
Each autumn, the US Postal Service releases its planned changes to postage rates for the coming year. This is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This measures the average change over time in the prices paid by consumers. Although there are no planned changes for first class letters, there are significant changes in rates for other USPS products.
In August 2019, for the first time in a long time, the USPS reported a decline in overall parcel shipping volume. This 3.2% decline can be attributed to other parcel shippers using their own capacity instead of the USPS. To make up for this loss of revenue, the USPS has concentrated rate increases on parcels and bulk shipping.
2020 Changes
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will implement new postage rates for most mailing and shipping products on Sunday, January 26, 2020.
First class letters (the rate for first class letters and metered mail will not change in 2020)
Domestic Mailing:
The First Class Mail letter (1 oz.) rate for stamps will remain at $0.55.
Each additional ounce for a First Class Mail letter will cost $0.15.
Metered Mail rates for First Class Mail letters (1 oz.) will remain at $0.50.
First Class Mail Flats/Large Envelopes (1 oz.) rates will not increase and will remain at $1.00. Each additional ounce will be a five-cent increase to $0.20.
Domestic Shipping:
Priority Mail Express will see an overall rate increase of 2.2% in 2020.
Priority Mail will see an average rate increase of 2.8% in 2020.
First Class Package Service will see an average rate increase of 2.2% in 2020.
Parcel Select Ground will see an average rate decrease of 2.5% in 2020.
Media Mail rates will increase by 1.9% in 2020.
International Shipping:
Priority Mail Express International will see an average rate increase of 2.0% in 2020.
Priority Mail International will see an average rate increase of 6.0% in 2020.
First Class Package International Service will see an average rate increase of 9.9% in 2020.
Presort Inc. will automatically implement these changes when they go into effect. If you have a direct mail campaign that spans these changes, they will be reflected in your overall cost.
Despite being a federal organization, the US Postal Service receives no taxpayer funding. This means all of their operational costs are covered through fees charged for the services they provide
Presort Inc. Is Your Metered Mail Specialist
Presort Inc. is the answer you need when your business has a large volume of mail, whether it is for a special event, a board of directors meeting, invoices, or any written correspondence that needs to be mailed accurately in bulk.
We provide first class mail and direct mail services for businesses large and small. In today’s competitive direct media environment, it is more important than ever to get your direct mail pieces delivered to your targeted mailing list quickly, consistently, and efficiently and to do so under different price constraints. Whether you mail a 500-piece newsletter once a month or generate 50,000 statements a day, Presort Inc. can offer simple, cost-saving mailing solutions to your organization.
The competent and professional staff at Presort Inc. will handle all your mailing needs with care, professionalism, and consideration to detail. Your mail will go out on time, prepared according to your instructions and accurately sent to a careful list of recipients to have the most impact or to provide written information to the exact people who need to be informed.
We can also tailor a direct mailing campaign targeting your specific demographics with ease. Your mail will be sorted properly to ensure the most efficient delivery at the lowest possible postage rate. Learn how Presort Inc. can decrease your postage cost and simplify your shipping schedule.
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