Usps bulk mail rates 2022
The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers discounted rates for bulk mailings, which can be a cost-effective way to send large volumes of mail. Here are the USPS bulk mail rates for 2022:
First-Class Mail
- Letters (1 oz or less): $0.321 per piece (minimum 200 pieces)
- Flats (1 oz or less): $0.345 per piece (minimum 200 pieces)
- Parcels (1 oz or less): $3.75 per piece (minimum 200 pieces)
Standard Mail
- Letters (1 oz or less): $0.245 per piece (minimum 200 pieces)
- Flats (1 oz or less): $0.265 per piece (minimum 200 pieces)
- Parcels (1 oz or less): $2.75 per piece (minimum 200 pieces)
Periodicals
- Letters (1 oz or less): $0.245 per piece (minimum 200 pieces)
- Flats (1 oz or less): $0.265 per piece (minimum 200 pieces)
- Parcels (1 oz or less): $2.75 per piece (minimum 200 pieces)
Marketing Mail
- Letters (1 oz or less): $0.245 per piece (minimum 200 pieces)
- Flats (1 oz or less): $0.265 per piece (minimum 200 pieces)
- Parcels (1 oz or less): $2.75 per piece (minimum 200 pieces)
Non-Profit Mail
- Letters (1 oz or less): $0.245 per piece (minimum 200 pieces)
- Flats (1 oz or less): $0.265 per piece (minimum 200 pieces)
- Parcels (1 oz or less): $2.75 per piece (minimum 200 pieces)
Additional Fees
- Postage due: $0.05 per piece
- Return postage: $0.05 per piece
- Address correction: $0.05 per piece
Minimums and Maximums
- Minimum quantity: 200 pieces for most categories
- Maximum weight: 70 lbs for most categories
- Maximum size: 12 inches long, 15 inches wide, and 3/4 inch thick for most categories
Discounts
- Presort discounts: 2-5% off base rates for presorting mail
- Automation discounts: 2-5% off base rates for using automated processing equipment
- Volume discounts: 5-10% off base rates for large volumes of mail
Note: These rates are subject to change, and you should check the USPS website for the most up-to-date information. Additionally, you may need to pay additional fees for services such as tracking, insurance, and delivery confirmation.