If you use your own envelope or box for Priority Mail, identify it with the marking, 'Priority Mail.'.

First-Class Mail items weighing more than 13 ounces is called Priority Mail.

Items are required to meet eligibility standardsĪnd must contain an Intelligent Mail barcode or you could be charged a non-compliance fee. All Packaging can be ordered on-line atĭiscounts are available for Priority Mail customers using specific postage payment methods (called Commercial Base prices) andįor customers meeting specific volume requirements (called Commercial Plus prices). Many Priority Mail envelopes, boxes,Īnd tubes are available for free from your local Post Office. Mailed for one low price (the container flaps must be able to close within the normal folds). Or domestic destination, any amount of material that fits into a USPS-provided Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope or Box can be

The Postal Service offers special prices for Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes or Boxes.

( Including Priority Mail Commercial Base and Commercial Plus) To zones 1-9 and exceeding 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches) is based on the actual weight or the dimensional weight, whichever is greater. You can accessĭimensional Weight Price: Postage for parcels addressed for delivery

The more zones it crosses, and the more postage you pay. The actual distance is measured by 'zones.' Zones range from zone 1 (local, close to you) to zone 9 (very far away from you). Priority Mail postage is determined by how far the mailpiece must travel to get to its destination: the farther it travels the more you pay in postage. USPS Tracking is free of charge on Priority Mail. Registered Mail service is available at retail Post Offices and online for a fee. You can enhance the service, security, and convenience of Priority Mail by addingĮxtra services such as USPS Tracking and Registered Mail. Priority Mail postage includesįorwarding and return service. If getting your mail there fast is your top priority, Priority Mail offers the best value. All matter sealed or otherwise closed against inspection.Personal correspondence (a letter to Grandma), personalized business correspondence (a handwritten letter to your customer).Bills, statements of account or invoices, credit cards.

Some things MUST be mailed as Priority Mail (or First-Class Mail), including:

USPS Marketing Mail Eligibility Decision TreeĪll matter that is mailable by air transportation can be mailed as Priority Mail.

Designing Letter and Reply Mail (PUB 25).

Priority mail® flat rate envelope