Priority mail insurance amount

The insurance amount for Priority Mail in the United States varies depending on the value of the item being shipped. Here are the insurance limits for Priority Mail:

• For items valued at $100 or less, the insurance coverage is $100.
• For items valued between $101 and $200, the insurance coverage is $200.
• For items valued between $201 and $500, the insurance coverage is $500.
• For items valued between $501 and $5,000, the insurance coverage is $5,000.

If you need to insure an item for a value greater than $5,000, you can purchase additional insurance coverage through the USPS. You can purchase up to $10,000 in additional coverage in $500 increments.

It's important to note that the insurance coverage is only available for items that are shipped using Priority Mail and are properly declared and insured. If you are shipping an item that is valued at more than $5,000, you will need to purchase additional insurance coverage through the USPS.

Here are the costs for Priority Mail insurance:

• $100 insurance coverage: $2.45
• $200 insurance coverage: $3.45
• $500 insurance coverage: $5.45
• $5,000 insurance coverage: $10.45
• Additional insurance coverage (up to $10,000): $1.45 per $500 increment

You can purchase insurance coverage for your Priority Mail shipment at the post office or online through the USPS website.