Bulk mail rates 2016

Here are the bulk mail rates for the United States Postal Service (USPS) in 2016:

First-Class Mail

• Letters (1 oz or less):
  • Non-profit: $0.485 per piece
  • Commercial: $0.485 per piece
• Flats (1 oz or less):
  • Non-profit: $0.485 per piece
  • Commercial: $0.485 per piece
• Cards (1 oz or less):
  • Non-profit: $0.485 per piece
  • Commercial: $0.485 per piece

Standard Mail

• Letters (1 oz or less):
  • Non-profit: $0.223 per piece
  • Commercial: $0.223 per piece
• Flats (1 oz or less):
  • Non-profit: $0.223 per piece
  • Commercial: $0.223 per piece
• Parcels (1 oz or less):
  • Non-profit: $1.35 per piece
  • Commercial: $1.35 per piece

Periodicals

• Letters (1 oz or less):
  • Non-profit: $0.245 per piece
  • Commercial: $0.245 per piece
• Flats (1 oz or less):
  • Non-profit: $0.245 per piece
  • Commercial: $0.245 per piece

Marketing Mail

• Letters (1 oz or less):
  • Non-profit: $0.245 per piece
  • Commercial: $0.245 per piece
• Flats (1 oz or less):
  • Non-profit: $0.245 per piece
  • Commercial: $0.245 per piece
• Parcels (1 oz or less):
  • Non-profit: $1.35 per piece
  • Commercial: $1.35 per piece

Notable Rate Changes in 2016

• On January 17, 2016, the USPS increased the cost of a First-Class Mail stamp from $0.49 to $0.47.
• On April 10, 2016, the USPS increased the cost of Standard Mail letters and flats from $0.216 to $0.223.
• On July 10, 2016, the USPS increased the cost of Periodicals from $0.235 to $0.245.
• On October 2, 2016, the USPS increased the cost of Marketing Mail from $0.235 to $0.245.

Please note that these rates are subject to change and may not reflect any additional fees or surcharges that may apply. It's always a good idea to check with the USPS or a reputable shipping carrier for the most up-to-date rates and information.