United States Postal Service Rates
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First-Class Mail - Commercial Letters & Cards |
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| Weight |
Automation1 |
Nonautomation |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Digit |
3-Digit |
AADC |
Mixed AADC |
Presorted2 |
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| 1 |
$0.335 |
$0.357 |
$0.360 |
$0.382 |
$0.414 |
| 2 |
0.460 |
0.482 |
0.485 |
0.507 |
0.539 |
| 3 |
0.585 |
0.607 |
0.610 |
0.632 |
0.664 |
| 3.5 |
0.710 |
0.732 |
0.735 |
0.757 |
0.7893 |
| Postcard4 |
0.205 |
0.218 |
0.220 |
0.230 |
0.245 |
- Subtract $0.003 for each auto letter/card that complies with the full-service Intelligent Mail option requirements (effective Nov. 29, 2009).
- Letters that meet one or more of the nonmachinable characteristics in DMM 201.2.1 are subject to the $0.20 nonmachinable surcharge.
- The maximum weight for machinable letter preparation is 3.3 ounces.
- The card price applies to each single or double postcard when originally mailed; reply half of double postcard-sized mailpiece must be designed for reply mail purposes only
First-Class Mail- Commercial Flats |
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| Weight |
Automation2 |
Nonautomation |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Digit |
3-Digit |
ADC |
Mixed ADC |
Presorted |
|
| 1 |
$0.380 |
$0.542 |
$0.603 |
$0.725 |
$0.757 |
| 2 |
0.550 |
0.712 |
0.773 |
0.895 |
0.927 |
| 3 |
0.720 |
0.882 |
0.943 |
1.065 |
1.097 |
| 4 |
0.890 |
1.052 |
1.113 |
1.235 |
1.267 |
| 5 |
1.060 |
1.222 |
1.283 |
1.405 |
1.437 |
| 6 |
1.230 |
1.392 |
1.453 |
1.575 |
1.607 |
| 7 |
1.400 |
1.562 |
1.623 |
1.745 |
1.777 |
| 8 |
1.570 |
1.732 |
1.793 |
1.915 |
1.947 |
| 9 |
1.740 |
1.902 |
1.963 |
2.085 |
2.117 |
| 10 |
1.910 |
2.072 |
2.133 |
2.255 |
2.287 |
| 11 |
2.080 |
2.242 |
2.303 |
2.425 |
2.457 |
| 12 |
2.250 |
2.412 |
2.473 |
2.595 |
2.627 |
| 13 |
2.420 |
2.582 |
2.643 |
2.765 |
2.797 |
- Flat-size pieces with certain characteristics (see DMM 301.1.3 and 301.1.4) are subject to parcel prices.
- Subtract $0.003 for each automation flat that complies with the full-service Intelligent Mail option requirements (effective Nov. 29, 2009).
Standard Mail Regular - Commercial Letters—CARRIER ROUTE & AUTOMATION |
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| Entry Discount |
Carrier Route1,2 |
Automation2 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturation |
High Density |
Basic |
5-Digit |
3-Digit |
AADC |
Mixed AADC |
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| Letters weighing |
None |
$0.182 |
$0.193 |
$0.262 |
$0.233 |
$0.251 |
$0.253 |
$0.270 |
| DBMC |
0.148 |
0.159 |
0.228 |
0.199 |
0.217 |
0.219 |
0.236 |
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| per piece price |
DSCF |
0.139 |
0.150 |
0.219 |
0.190 |
0.208 |
0.210 |
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| DDU |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
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| more than 3.3 oz.3 |
None |
0.609 |
0.649 |
0.696 |
0.725 |
0.725 |
0.725 |
0.725 |
| per pound price |
DBMC |
0.446 |
0.486 |
0.533 |
0.562 |
0.562 |
0.562 |
0.562 |
| DSCF |
0.401 |
0.441 |
0.488 |
0.517 |
0.517 |
0.517 |
--- |
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| DDU |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
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+ |
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+ |
+ |
+ |
| per piece price |
|
0.0564 |
0.0594 |
0.1184 |
0.0834 |
0.1014 |
0.1034 |
0.1204 |
- Carrier route letters that are not automation-compatible and barcoded (DMM 201.3.0) are mailable at the flat-size prices (DMM 243.6.0). Mailers may not pay carrier route flat prices and claim the DDU discount for letter-size pieces.
- Subtract $0.001 for each letter that complies with the full-service Intelligent Mail option requirements (effective Nov. 29, 2009).
- For pieces weighing more than 3.3 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals.
- Per piece price for carrier route letters and automation letters that weigh more than 3.3 ounces but less than (or equal to) 3.5 ounces includes a discount that equals the applicable flat-size price (3.3 ounces or less) minus the applicable letter piece price (3.3 ounces or less).
Standard Mail Regular - Commercial Letters—NON AUTOMATION |
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| Entry Discount |
Machinable |
Nonmachinable1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AADC |
Mixed AADC |
5-Digit |
3-Digit |
ADC |
Mixed ADC |
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| Letters weighing |
None |
$0.256 |
$0.273 |
$0.330 |
$0.447 |
$0.491 |
$0.578 |
| DBMC |
0.222 |
0.239 |
0.296 |
0.413 |
0.457 |
0.544 |
|
| per piece price |
DSCF |
0.213 |
--- |
0.287 |
0.404 |
0.448 |
--- |
| DDU |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
|
- For pieces over 3.3 ounces, see Standard Mail Nonautomation Flat prices.
Standard Mail Regular - Commercial Flats |
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| Entry Discount |
Carrier Route1,2 |
Automation1,2 |
Nonautomation1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturation3 |
High Density |
Basic |
5-Digit |
3-Digit |
ADC |
Mixed ADC |
5-Digit |
3-Digit |
ADC |
Mixed ADC |
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| Flats weighing 3.3 oz. or less |
None |
$0.194 |
$0.220 |
$0.262 |
$0.346 |
$0.418 |
$0.486 |
$0.496 |
$0.367 |
$0.464 |
$0.509 |
$0.558 |
| DBMC |
0.160 |
0.186 |
0.228 |
0.312 |
0.384 |
0.452 |
0.462 |
0.333 |
0.430 |
0.475 |
0.524 |
|
| per piece price |
DSCF |
0.151 |
0.177 |
0.219 |
0.303 |
0.375 |
0.443 |
--- |
0.324 |
0.421 |
0.466 |
--- |
| DDU |
0.142 |
0.168 |
0.210 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
|
| more than |
None |
0.609 |
0.649 |
0.696 |
0.725 |
0.725 |
0.725 |
0.725 |
0.725 |
0.725 |
0.725 |
0.725 |
| per pound price |
DBMC |
0.446 |
0.486 |
0.533 |
0.562 |
0.562 |
0.562 |
0.562 |
0.562 |
0.562 |
0.562 |
0.562 |
| DSCF |
0.401 |
0.441 |
0.488 |
0.517 |
0.517 |
0.517 |
--- |
0.517 |
0.517 |
0.517 |
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|
| DDU |
0.356 |
0.396 |
0.443 |
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+ |
+ |
+ |
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+ |
+ |
| per piece price |
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0.068 |
0.086 |
0.118 |
0.196 |
0.268 |
0.336 |
0.346 |
0.217 |
0.314 |
0.359 |
0.408 |
- Flat-size pieces with certain characteristics (see DMM 301.1.3 and 301.1.4) are subject to not flat-machinable or parcel prices.
- Subtract $0.001 for each flat that complies with the full-service Intelligent Mail option (not available for Saturation) requirements (effective Nov. 29, 2009).
- For carrier route flats with a detached address label, add $0.017 per piece.
- For pieces weighing more than 3.3 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals.
Standard Mail Nonprofit - Commercial Letters—CARRIER ROUTE & AUTOMATION |
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| Entry Discount |
Carrier Route1,2 |
Automation2 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturation |
High Density |
Basic |
5-Digit |
3-Digit |
AADC |
Mixed AADC |
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| Letters weighing 3.3 oz. or less |
None |
$0.110 |
$0.121 |
$0.190 |
$0.132 |
$0.150 |
$0.152 |
$0.169 |
| DBMC |
0.076 |
0.087 |
0.156 |
0.098 |
0.116 |
0.118 |
0.135 |
|
| per piece price |
DSCF |
0.067 |
0.078 |
0.147 |
0.089 |
0.107 |
0.109 |
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| DDU |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
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| more than 3.3 oz.3 |
None |
0.439 |
0.479 |
0.526 |
0.628 |
0.628 |
0.628 |
0.628 |
| per pound price |
DBMC |
0.276 |
0.316 |
0.363 |
0.465 |
0.465 |
0.465 |
0.465 |
| DSCF |
0.231 |
0.271 |
0.318 |
0.420 |
0.420 |
0.420 |
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| DDU |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
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| + |
|
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
| per piece price |
|
0.0194 |
0.0224 |
0.0824 |
0.0024 |
0.0204 |
0.0224 |
0.0394 |
- Carrier route letters that are not automation-compatible and barcoded (DMM 201.3.0) are mailable at the flat-size prices (DMM 243.3.6). Mailers may not pay carrier route flat prices and claim the DDU discount for letter-size pieces.
- Subtract $0.001 for each letter that complies with the full-service Intelligent Mail option requirements (effective Nov. 29, 2009).
- For pieces weighing more than 3.3 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals.
- Per piece price for carrier route letters and automation letters that weigh more than 3.3 ounces but less than (or equal to) 3.5 ounces includes a discount that equals the applicable flat-size price (3.3 ounces or less) minus the applicable letter piece price (3.3 ounces or less).
Standard Mail Nonprofit - Commercial Letters—NONAUTOMATION |
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| Entry Discount |
Machinable |
Nonmachinable1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AADC |
Mixed AADC |
5-Digit |
3-Digit |
ADC |
Mixed ADC |
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| Letters weighing 3.3 oz. or less |
None |
$0.155 |
$0.172 |
$0.229 |
$0.346 |
$0.390 |
$0.477 |
| DBMC |
0.121 |
0.138 |
0.195 |
0.312 |
0.356 |
0.443 |
|
| per piece price |
DSCF |
0.112 |
--- |
0.186 |
0.303 |
0.347 |
--- |
| DDU |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
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- For pieces over 3.3 ounces, see Standard Mail Nonautomation Flat prices.
Standard Mail Nonprofit - Commercial Flats |
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| Entry Discount |
Carrier Route1,2 |
Automation1,2 |
Nonautomation 1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturation3 |
High Density |
Basic |
5-Digit |
3-Digit |
ADC |
Mixed ADC |
5-Digit |
3-Digit |
ADC |
Mixed ADC |
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| Flats weighing 3.3 oz. or less |
None |
$0.120 |
$0.145 |
$0.190 |
$0.212 |
$0.284 |
$0.352 |
$0.362 |
$0.233 |
$0.330 |
$0.375 |
$0.424 |
| DBMC |
0.086 |
0.111 |
0.156 |
0.178 |
0.250 |
0.318 |
0.328 |
0.199 |
0.296 |
0.341 |
0.390 |
|
| per piece price |
DSCF |
0.077 |
0.102 |
0.147 |
0.169 |
0.241 |
0.309 |
--- |
0.190 |
0.287 |
0.332 |
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| DDU |
0.068 |
0.093 |
0.138 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
|
| more than |
None |
0.439 |
0.439 |
0.526 |
0.628 |
0.628 |
0.628 |
0.628 |
0.628 |
0.628 |
0.628 |
0.628 |
| per pound price |
DBMC |
0.276 |
0.276 |
0.363 |
0.465 |
0.465 |
0.465 |
0.465 |
0.465 |
0.465 |
0.465 |
0.465 |
| DSCF |
0.231 |
0.231 |
0.318 |
0.420 |
0.420 |
0.420 |
--- |
0.420 |
0.420 |
0.420 |
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| DDU |
0.186 |
0.186 |
0.273 |
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--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
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| + |
|
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
| per piece price |
|
0.029 |
0.054 |
0.082 |
0.082 |
0.154 |
0.222 |
0.232 |
0.103 |
0.200 |
0.245 |
0.294 |
- Flat-size pieces with certain characteristics (see DMM 301.1.3 and 301.1.4) are subject to not flat-machinable or parcel prices.
- Subtract $0.001 for each flat that complies with the full-service Intelligent Mail option (not available for Saturation) requirements (effective Nov. 29, 2009).
- For carrier route flats with a detached address label, add $0.017 per piece.
- For pieces weighing more than 3.3 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals.
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