The information gets posted on the day it takes effect, so you have to wait until January 21, 2018. If you want to take a look at the proposed changes, you can go here to learn more.
The discount you get will depend on the volume you ship, which will let you negotiate a better rate. Contact your local USPS office to see if you qualify and see what kind of deals you can get. If your business uses Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express or First-Class Package Service you might be eligible to get discounts over the retail rates. The price for retail Priority Mail Express will go up by 3.9 percent, while Priority Mail Express Commercial Base and Plus will see a 3.7 percent increase. Padded Flat Rate Envelope – $7.20 to $7.25.Legal Flat Rate Envelope – $6.95 to $7.00.Priority Mail Flat Rate prices will go up by five cents across the board: Metered letters and domestic postcards will go up by one cent from 46 to 47 cents and from 34 to 35 cents respectively. The price for each additional ounce will remain at 21 cents. Starting on Sunday, First-Class Mail letters up to one ounce will increase from $0.49 to $0.50. Domestic and international shipping products will also see an increase, including Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail and Parcel Select. When the USPS announced the increase, it said Mailing Services product prices would go up by around 1.9 percent, and most Shipping Services products would see an average increase of 3.9 percent.
For many small businesses looking to compete with large companies offering free shipping, even the slightest increase will hurt the bottom line. The cost of shipping has become a significant expenditure since the arrival of online commerce.
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