![]() This, combined with the reduction of the DIM weight divisor means that small businesses will have to factor in both weight and distance when estimating their shipping costs.ĭo note that while the rate increases go into effect in January, the DIM weight divisor change and DIM zone changes won’t go into effect until June 23, 2019.įirst Class Mail will now be priced according to zones.įirst Class Mail is the solution for packages weighing under 15.99 oz. Previously, DIM weight was only applied to parcels being shipped to Zones 5-9. Reducing your package size and making sure you have efficient packaging can prevent overpaying on shipping.ĭIM weight will also be applied to all zones for Priority Mail parcels over 1 cubic foot. The dimensional weight (DIM weight) divisor will change from 194 to 166.Ĭhanging the divisor to a smaller number means a higher weight per cubic foot will be applied - effectively increasing costs if your shipment is under the dimensional weight. The Medium Flat Rate Box and Large Flat Rate Box will see a 5.1% and 5.5% increase, respectively. From January 27, 2019, the rate for a 1 lb Priority Mail package went from $6.70 to $7.35, while the Priority Mail Small Flat Rate box went from $7.20 to $7.90 – a 9.7% increase for both services. ![]() ![]() Priority Mail is the USPS’ core solution for shipping packages domestically, so this change will affect everyone. Priority Mail saw rates increasing between 3-10%, with smaller packages being affected the most. As each new year comes to a close, mail providers increase their rates. ![]()
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