USPS Rolls Out New Domestic Mailing Rules and Price Hikes
Published Date: 5/1/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
Starting July 13, 2025, the USPS is updating its mailing rules and prices to keep things running smoothly. If you send mail or packages, expect some changes in how you prepare and pay for your shipments. These updates make mailing easier to understand and help the Postal Service keep delivering on time.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
USPS price adjustments take effect July 13, 2025
Starting July 13, 2025, the Postal Service’s mailing services price adjustments filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission on April 9, 2025, take effect. If you send mail or packages, expect changes to postage or mailing service prices beginning on that date.
Changes to mail preparation and payment rules
Beginning July 13, 2025, the USPS will revise the Domestic Mail Manual so mailers should expect changes in how you prepare and pay for shipments. The revisions are intended to make mailing easier to understand and help the Postal Service keep delivering on time.
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