Rate Change Solutions

Solutions From Shannon Business Systems for the May 2009 USPS Rate Change

Rate Change Information

On May 11th 2009, the USPS adjusted prices for Market Dominant products (i.e. First Class, Periodicals, Standard Mail and special services). The average increase by class of mail was at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.  

Pricing highlights:

• A First Class Mail stamp is $0.44.
• No change in the First Class Mail single-piece additional-ounce price.
• Lower additional-ounce price for presorted First Class Mail letters.
• Lower pound price for Standard Mail saturation and high-density flats.
• Shape-based pricing for First Class Mail International letters, flats, and parcels.
• First Class Mail International price groups expand from five to nine groups.

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For Market Dominant prices, links to downloadable pricing files, and additional information, please visit the USPS website at www.usps.com/prices.