Bulk mail rates

Bulk mail rates vary depending on the type of mail, weight, and destination. Here are some general rates for bulk mail in the United States:

First-Class Mail

• Letters (1 oz or less): $0.55 per piece
• Flats (1 oz or less): $0.92 per piece
• Parcels (1 oz or less): $3.50 per piece

Standard Mail

• Letters (1 oz or less): $0.24 per piece
• Flats (1 oz or less): $0.24 per piece
• Parcels (1 oz or less): $2.75 per piece

Periodicals

• Letters (1 oz or less): $0.24 per piece
• Flats (1 oz or less): $0.24 per piece
• Parcels (1 oz or less): $2.75 per piece

Non-Profit Mail

• Letters (1 oz or less): $0.24 per piece
• Flats (1 oz or less): $0.24 per piece
• Parcels (1 oz or less): $2.75 per piece

Bulk Mail Discounts

• Presort discounts: 2-5% off standard rates for presorting mail at a USPS-approved facility
• Automation discounts: 5-10% off standard rates for using automated mail processing equipment
• Destination-based discounts: 1-5% off standard rates for mail sent to specific zip codes or regions

Minimum and Maximum Weights

• Minimum weight: 1 oz (28.35 grams)
• Maximum weight: 70 lbs (31.75 kg) for parcels, 15 lbs (6.8 kg) for flats

Additional Fees

• Postage due: $0.30 per piece for unpaid postage
• Return to sender: $0.30 per piece for undeliverable mail
• Address correction: $0.10 per piece for corrected addresses

Bulk Mail Preparation

• Mail must be sorted and bundled according to USPS guidelines
• Mail must be affixed with the correct postage and indicia
• Mail must be prepared with the correct barcodes and tracking information

Bulk Mail Services

• USPS offers various bulk mail services, including:
  • Bulk mail permits: for high-volume mailers
  • Bulk mail accounts: for businesses with frequent mailings
  • Bulk mail software: for automating mail preparation and tracking

Please note that these rates and fees are subject to change, and you should check with the USPS or a bulk mail service provider for the most up-to-date information.