{"id":72758,"date":"2026-01-05T12:35:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T18:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/?p=72758"},"modified":"2026-06-09T09:36:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T14:36:58","slug":"2026-usps-rate-and-service-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/en-au\/blog\/2026-usps-rate-and-service-update\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 USPS Rate and Service Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Last updated 6\/9\/26.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>USPS shipping services rates have updated. Here\u2019s what you need to know and how ShipStation helps your business stay efficient and profitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The United States Postal Service (USPS) updates its rates at least once a year\u2014and sometimes more often. At ShipStation, we\u2019re committed to keeping you informed and supporting you every step of the way when changes happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news? Through ShipStation you still get access to best-in-class <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/us-postal-service-shipping-costs\/\">discounted rates across USPS shipping services<\/a>, plus other trusted carrier options. Even as rates change, we\u2019re here to help you save more and get the most out of your shipping budget. We recommend bookmarking this blog to stay up to date with USPS rate changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-mailing-and-shipping-rate-change\">What is a mailing and shipping rate change?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A rate change is a regular update to shipping prices made by carriers. These adjustments can happen for a variety of reasons, including fuel costs, inflation, operational improvements, or market demand. In some cases, carriers may also use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/dynamic-pricing\/\">dynamic pricing<\/a>, where rates fluctuate based on factors like volume, capacity, seasonality, or delivery speed. Together, these updates help carriers remain competitive while continuing to invest in reliable service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-july-2026-changes\">July 2026 Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The USPS has announced several scheduled <a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/national-releases\/2026\/0511-usps-recommends-competitive-price-changes-for-july-2026.htm\"><strong>rate and service updates for July 12, 2026<\/strong><\/a>, focusing on dimensional (DIM) weight calculations and hazardous materials (HAZMAT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dimensional-weight-updates\">Dimensional Weight Updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-dimensional-weight-updates-based-on-announced-usps-updates-the-following-dimensional-changes-are-scheduled-to-align-with-industry-standards\">Based on announced USPS updates, the following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/dimensional-weight-and-cubic-rates\/\">dimensional weight<\/a> changes are scheduled to align with industry standards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Updates Divisor:<\/strong> The announced DIM divisor is changing from 166 to <strong>139<\/strong>, which may result in packages being calculated at a higher billable weight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rounding Up:<\/strong> Package fractions should round up to the next whole inch (e.g., 12.25&#8243; is treated as 13&#8243;).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Measurements:<\/strong> The carrier expects shippers to provide accurate Length, Width, and Height details for packages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Potential Non-compliance Fees:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/postal-bulletin\/2026\/pb22700\/html\/updt_001.htm\">Beginning tentatively in early 2027<\/a>, inaccurate package dimensions may be subject to a non-compliance fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-real-world-example\">Real-World Example<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-real-world-exampleimagine-you-are-shipping-a-coffee-maker-in-a-box-that-measures-12-25-x-12-25-x-12-25-and-physically-weighs-5-lbs\">Imagine you are shipping a coffee maker in a box that measures <strong>12.25&#8243; x 12.25&#8243; x 12.25&#8243;<\/strong> and physically weighs <strong>5 lbs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Under the older formula guidelines:<\/strong> Rounding the dimensions down to 12 inches and applying the previous 166 divisor would typically result in an <strong>11 lb<\/strong> billable weight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Under the scheduled guidelines:<\/strong> Rounding the dimensions up to 13 inches and applying the new 139 divisor would result in a calculated billable weight of <strong>16 lbs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Potential Impact:<\/strong> Because of how the updated divisor handles fractions of an inch, the calculated billable weight for this package size rises from 11 lbs to 16 lbs, which could correspond to a higher shipping rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hazmat-shipping-updates\">HAZMAT Shipping Updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-hazmat-shipping-updates-the-usps-maintains-specific-guidelines-regarding-the-transportation-of-materials-classified-as-hazardous-such-as-certain-perfumes-aerosols-or-lithium-batteries-you-can-read-more-about-how-the-carrier-categorizes-and-handles-these-items-in-our-educational-guide-hazmat-shipping-what-ecommerce-sellers-need-to-know\">According to USPS announcements, the USPS plans to introduce new\u00a0HAZMAT fees and noncompliance penalties\u00a0<em>(exact pricing is yet to be published)<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Handling Fee:<\/strong>\u00a0A per-package fee for shipping hazardous materials (applies to Priority Mail Express\u00ae and Priority Mail\u00ae).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Noncompliance Fee:<\/strong>\u00a0A penalty charged on <em>every<\/em> package failing to meet HAZMAT regulations (e.g., incorrect physical labels, or shipping restricted items) for Priority Mail Express\u00ae, Priority Mail\u00ae, and Ground Advantage\u2122.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on shipping HAZMAT, take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/hazmat-shipping-what-ecommerce-sellers-need-to-know\/\">detailed blog post<\/a>, which provides additional resources to help you ship hazardous materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-2026-changes\">April 2026 Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>USPS is rolling out a temporary <a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/national-releases\/2026\/0325-usps-announces-transportation-related-time-limited-price-change.htm\"><strong>8% price increase on select domestic shipping services, effective April 26, 2026 through January 17, 2027<\/strong><\/a>. This change is intended to better match current transportation and operating costs with today\u2019s market conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What\u2019s changing:<\/strong> The increase applies to domestic shipping products, including Priority Mail\u00ae, Priority Mail Express\u00ae, USPS Ground Advantage\u2122, and Parcel Select.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What\u2019s not changing:<\/strong> No other services are impacted by this update. First-Class Mail\u00ae stamps and other USPS offerings will remain the same during this period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-sweat-the-changes-get-up-to-87-off-usps-rates\">Don&#8217;t sweat the changes\u2014Get up to 87% off USPS rates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rate changes are an inevitable cost of doing business, but they don&#8217;t have to cut into your profit margin. ShipStation offers competitive rates for our customers through our long partnership with USPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ground Advantage\u2122:<\/strong> Enjoy savings of up to 31.6% off Commercial Rates for heavier parcels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ground Advantage\u2122 cubic:<\/strong> Access savings up to 28% off Commercial Rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Priority Mail\u00ae:<\/strong> Savings up to 12.0% off Commercial Rates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">February 2026 Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-usps-rural-zip-code-changes\">USPS Rural ZIP Code Changes <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective February 23, 2026, the USPS is updating its list of rural ZIP Codes that are subject to varying shipping prices based on the destination. This updated list contains 20 fewer ZIP Codes than the previous list, which was established in September 2024, as some were removed and others were added. To determine if a specific ZIP Code is affected by this change, please contact our support team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-january-2026-changes\">January 2026 changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/faq.usps.com\/s\/article\/2026-Postage-Price-Change\">USPS has implemented rate changes effective January 18, 2026<\/a>, which could impact your shipping costs. These adjustments primarily affect competitive package services, which are critical for high-volume shippers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Focused on shipping<\/strong>: Rate updates impact shipping services like Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No stamp increases<\/strong>: First-Class Mail stamp prices will remain the same this January.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No impact to mailing services<\/strong>: Mailing services and pricing are not affected by these changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-retail-and-commercial-rate-changes\">Retail and commercial rate changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mail Class<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average Increase (Approx.)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ground Advantage<\/td><td>Up ~7.8%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Priority Mail<\/td><td>Up ~6.6%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Priority Mail Express<\/td><td>Up ~5.1%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parcel Select<\/td><td>Up ~6.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">USPS rate changes on ShipStation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Heads up! These USPS rate changes also affect the rates you get through ShipStation. Check out the details below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ground Advantage\u2122:<\/strong> Average decrease of 2.0%. Greatest impact on packages over 1 lb. Enjoy savings up to $6.44 and discounts up to 31.6% off Commercial Rates for heavier parcels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ground Advantage\u2122 cubic:<\/strong> Average decrease of 4.6%. Access savings up to $4.08 and discounts up to 28% off Commercial Rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Priority Mail\u00ae:<\/strong> Average decrease of 1.0%. Savings up to $7.18 and discounts up to 12.0% off Commercial Rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Priority Mail\u00ae flat rate:<\/strong> Average decrease of 0.5%. Savings up to $3.00 and discounts up to 13.5% off Commercial Rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Priority Mail\u00ae cubic:<\/strong> Average decrease of 1.0%. Savings up to $3.19 and discounts up to 13.7% off Commercial Rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Priority Mail Express: <\/strong>Average increase by about 1.2%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-shipstation-advantage\">The ShipStation advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your business depends on efficiency and a great customer experience. Beyond competitive rates, ShipStation helps streamline every part of your shipping workflow\u2014from address validation to label creation and pickups\u2014so you can spend less time managing logistics and more time growing your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deeper discounts<\/strong>: You will continue to access deeply discounted USPS rates for services like Priority Mail and Ground Advantage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zero disruption<\/strong>: ShipStation automatically applies these discounts, helping you get the best price for your shipment, maintaining your maximum savings without any service disruption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In-depth resources<\/strong>: We\u2019ll update this blog with USPS changes, so be sure to bookmark it for easy access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry updates<\/strong>: We\u2019ll keep you updated on the ever-changing landscape of carriers, including topics like rate changes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/peak-demand-surcharges\/\">demand surcharges<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/dynamic-pricing\/\">dynamic pricing<\/a>, and other industry shifts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Streamline your fulfillment process<\/strong>: From printing shipping labels to tools that help you make the <a href=\"\/fulfillment\/shipping\/rate-shopper\/\">best carrier decision for your business<\/a>, we help simplify every step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/start-a-free-trial\/\">Sign up for a free trial of ShipStation<\/a> and take advantage of the all-in-one shipping solution that removes the guesswork from shipping costs and maximizes your savings on every shipment, regardless of changes in rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated 6\/9\/26. USPS shipping services rates have updated. Here\u2019s what you need to know and how ShipStation helps your business stay efficient and profitable. The United States Postal Service (USPS) updates its rates at least once a year\u2014and sometimes more often. At ShipStation, we\u2019re committed to keeping you informed and supporting you every step [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":167,"featured_media":72813,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"USPS shipping services rates have updated. 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