USPS® 2022 Holiday Peak Shipping Surcharge
Effective October 2
The USPS peak shipping rate increase impacts these specific USPS shipping services: Priority Mail Express®, Priority Mail®, First-Class® Package Service, Parcel Select, Parcel Return Service, and USPS Retail.
Visit our carriers page to learn more about the peak holiday surcharges for UPS® and others.
What dates are peak in effect?
The temporary rate increases will go into effect at 12:00 a.m., Central Time, on Oct. 2, 2022, and remain in place until 12:00 a.m., Central Time, Jan. 22, 2023. International shipments will not be impacted.
Why is this Peak Season Surcharge being implemented?
The seasonal adjustments are designed to address the higher handling costs associated with holiday shipping activity and are in line with competitors’ practices.
The Postal Service offers some of the lowest mail postage rates available in the industrialized world and these temporary rates will help keep the Postal Service competitive among other parcel couriers.
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What are the USPS rate increases?
The price changes are reflected in the rates below.
Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express
Commercial
- Flat Rate Boxes and Envelopes: $0.75 increase
- 0-10 lbs: Zone 1-4 increase $0.25; Zone 5-9 increase $0.80
- 11-25 lbs: Zone 1-4 increase $0.75; Zone 5-9 increase $2.80
- 26-70 lbs. Zone 1-4 increase $3.00; Zone 5-9 increase $6.50
| Weight (lbs.) | Zones 1-4 | Zones 5-9 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 lbs. | $0.25 | $0.80 |
| 11-25 lbs. | $0.75 | $2.80 |
| 26-70 lbs. | $3.00 | $6.50 |
Retail
- Flat Rate Boxes and Envelopes: $0.95 increase
- 0-10 lbs: Zone 1-4 increase $0.30; Zone 5-9 increase $1.00
- 11-25 lbs: Zone 1-4 increase $0.95; Zone 5-9 increase $3.20
- 26-70 lbs. Zone 1-4 increase $3.25; Zone 5-9 increase $6.45
| Weight (lbs.) | Zones 1-4 | Zones 5-9 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 lbs. | $0.30 | $1.00 |
| 11-25 lbs. | $0.95 | $3.20 |
| 26-70 lbs. | $3.25 | $6.45 |
First-Class Packages
Retail Parcels
- 1-13oz.: Zone 1-4 increase $0.30; Zone 5-9 increase $0.60
Commercial Parcels
- 1-15.999 oz.: Zone 1-4 increase $0.25; Zone 5-9 increase $0.40
| Weight (oz.) | Zones 1-4 | Zones 5-9 |
|---|---|---|
| Retail 1 - 13 oz . |
$0.30 | $0.60 |
| Commercial 1 - 15.999 oz. |
$0.25 | $0.40 |
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Parcel Select Ground and USPS Retail Ground
Commercial
- 0-10 lbs: Zone 1-4 increase $0.25; Zone 5-9 increase $0.40
- 11-25 lbs: Zone 1-4 increase $0.75; Zone 5-9 increase $1.60
- 26-70 lbs. Zone 1-4 increase $3.00; Zone 5-9 increase $5.50
Retail
- 0-10 lbs: Zone 1-4 increase $0.30; Zone 5-9 increase $0.60
- 11-25 lbs: Zone 1-4 increase $0.95; Zone 5-9 increase $2.70
- 26-70 lbs. Zone 1-4 increase $3.25; Zone 5-9 increase $5.85
Other shipping services
| Product | Planned Increase |
|---|---|
| Parcel Select Destination | $0.25 |
| Delivery Unit (DDU) | |
| Parcel Select DSCF Starts at $3.77 | $0.75 |
| Parcel Select DNDC Starts at $4.84 | $0.75 |
| USPS Connect Local Starts at $3.95 | No change |
| Parcel Select Lightweight (DDU) | No change |
| Parcel Select Lightweight (DSCF and DNDC) | No change |
| Parcel Return Service | No change |