The USPS will add dimensional weight pricing for Zones 5-8, basing rate costs on cubic size of item vs. weight.
The USPS will provide lower prices for some heavier items, depending also on shape of the item.
Flat rate box becomes a permanent part of the priority mail line up.
Proposed Priority Mail Rate Examples:
| Item |
Current
|
Proposed
|
| Flat Rate Envelope |
$4.05
|
$4.65
|
| Flat Rate Box |
$8.10
|
$8.80
|
| 12-pound (Chicago to Los Angeles) |
$19.80
|
$22.85
|
| 25-pound (Chicago to Los Angeles) |
$36.85
|
$31.05
|