#Usps first class shipping update#

#Usps first class shipping update#

“We’ll update labels automatically,” eBay stated. On Tuesday, eBay described what sounded like an easy transition when the new Ground Advantage service debuts and new rates go into effect: To reiterate, the USPS is consolidating First Class Package Service, USPS Retail Ground, and Parcel Select Ground under the new USPS Ground Advantage branding, which will feature two-to five day service standards for packages weighing up to 70 pounds – including parcels weighing up to 15.999 ounces.

No price changes are being made in July for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, Domestic Extra Services, or the majority of International Products.

Rates for Media Mail and Library Mail will rise by 7.4%.

The cost of a stamp will rise 4.8%, from 63 cents to 66 cents.

Regular First Class (market dominant) rates are going up an average of 5.4% since they were raised 6 months ago.

Other services will see some rate changes, however: The commercial rate change will be negligible for the old services once they are merged into the new Ground offering on July 9 (at least this time around). We first reported the Postal Service’s plan to reshape “ground” services a year ago in, “ USPS ‘Frankensteins’ First Class Package and Ground,” and we wrote about the official new service called USPS Ground Advantage in February. The grace period will also allow for the receipt of parcels already in transit for delivery at the time of the implementation of USPS Ground Advantage. The USPS announced the grace period on June 27, saying it will accept all legacy products without penalty or assessment through September 30, 2023. On Tuesday, it said it would continue to accept, process, and deliver First Class Package Service and Parcel Select Ground after July 9th, the date that those services will merge to form the brand new USPS Ground Advantage service. Don’t panic over the end of USPS FCPS at the end of next week – the transition should not be arduous for shippers, and the US Postal Service is offering a grace period.