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New USPS Postage Rates From May 11, 2009

USPS first-class postage rate change to $0.44 from $0.42.

On May 11, 2009, the U.S. Postal Service will implement a new postage rate increase for the majority of mail services including First–Class Mail®, First–Class International®, Postcards and Special Services. 

The price for one–ounce First–Class™ stamps has increased to $0.44 from $0.42 
On January 18, 2009, the U.S. Postal Service increased pricing for shipping services by an average of 5 percent. Prices were adjusted for Express Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Select, Parcel Return Service and some international shipping products. The U.S. Postal Service also introduced Commercial Plus pricing for high–volume shippers.

 

U.S. Postal Service Mail Class

New Postage Rates
(effective 5/11/09)

Previous Postage Rates

First-Class Mail® letter (1 oz.) $0.44 $0.42
First-Class Mail® letter - each additional ounce $0.17 $0.17
Postcard $0.28 $0.27
First-Class Mail® flat (1 oz.) $0.88 $0.83
First-Class Mail® parcel (1 oz.) $1.20 $1.17
Certified Mail (in addition to postage) $2.80 $2.70
First-Class Mail® International to Canada (1 oz.) $0.75 $0.72
First-Class Mail® International to Mexico (1 oz.) $0.79 $0.72
First-Class Mail® International to all other countries (1 oz.) $0.98 $0.94
Priority Mail® (1 lb.) $4.95 (and up) $4.80 (and up)
Express Mail® (0.5 lb.) $13.05 (and up) $12.60 (and up)

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