USPS introduces new non-standard fees for packages
On April 3rd, 2022, the USPS® will be implementing a new “non-standard fee” for packages that exceed certain sortation dimensions. These new fees will apply to the following Domestic mail categories:
- First Class Package Service
- Priority Mail
- Priority Mail Express
- Retail Ground
- Parcel Select
Below is a summary of the new fees:
USPS® Fee Name
Package Parameters
Additional Fee
Non-Standard length fee 22”-30”
If a package has a length greater than 22” but less than 30”
$4
Non-Standard length fee, greater than 30”
If a packages length is greater than 30”
$15
Non-Standard volume fee, over 2cu. Ft
If a packages dimensions are greater than two cubic feet
$15
USPS® Fee Name
Non-Standard length fee 22”-30”
Package Parameters
If a package has a length greater than 22” but less than 30”
Additional Fee
$4
Non-Standard length fee, greater than 30”
Package Parameters
If a packages length is greater than 30”
Additional Fee
$15
Non-Standard volume fee, over 2cu. Ft
Package Parameters
If a packages dimensions are greater than two cubic feet
Additional Fee
$15
In certain situations, more than one fee may apply to a package. For example, if a package has length greater than 30” and the total dimensions exceed two cubic feet, then both $15 charges would apply to the package.
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Published at: 03/29/2022
Lucas Bingham is the Product and Business Development Specialist at FP Mailing Solutions. He has been with FP since 2017 and spends the bulk of his time working on FP’s digital solutions. When not at work Lucas enjoys being outside and spending time with his wife and two puppies, Clark and Nova.
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