Priority Mail Express® service provides 1–3 day delivery service by 6 PM with a money–back guarantee1. You get competitive prices and fast delivery every day, all year, with limited exceptions, to most U.S. addresses and PO Boxes™3. Priority Mail Express Flat Rate lets you ship packages up to 70 lbs to any state at the same price. Mail from Post Office™ locations or online from your home or business. Prices start at $35.65 at a Post Office. (Ship online with Click-N-Ship® and get lower Commercial Rates.)
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- Fastest delivery times: 1–3 days with a money-back guarantee1
- Sunday and holiday delivery available in many major markets for an additional fee
- Free Package Pickup4 service at your home or office
- Includes USPS Tracking® and up to $100 of insurance5 with most shipments6
- Price includes proof of delivery signature record (if requested at time of purchase)
- USPS Label Delivery service: Even if you don't have a printer, you can still ship online using Click-N-Ship—for an extra $1.65 per label, we'll print an outbound label and deliver it to you. (Businesses can also request return labels for their customers.)
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- Pay the same price for mailpieces weighing up to 70 lbs going anywhere in the U.S.
- When sealing a Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Envelope, the container flaps must be able to close within the normal folds.
- Pay for your package based on how much it weighs and how far it’s going (the zone). Maximum weight is 70 lbs.
- Use USPS Priority Mail Express Shipping Boxes that come in standard sizes so you don’t have to worry about measuring them.
- Pay for your package based on how much it weighs and how far it’s going (the zone). Maximum weight is 70 lbs.
- You’ll need to measure your package to make sure it meets the size standards.
- Maximum combined length and girth (girth is the distance around the thickest part) is 108″. Tips for Measuring Packages
- Additional Fees:
- Dimensional (DIM) weight rates apply to large, lightweight packages. If your package is larger than 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches):
- Multiply Length x Width x Height and divide by 139 to get the DIM weight in pounds.
- Any fraction of an inch must be rounded up to the next whole inch. For example, a measurement of 12.2 inches will be calculated as 13 inches.
- If the DIM weight is greater than the actual package weight, you’ll need to pay the DIM weight price.
- If you give inaccurate dimensions and/or don’t pay the DIM weight rate (when it applies), you’ll pay a dimension-noncompliance fee.
- Nonstandard Fee: You'll pay extra fees for sending nonstandard packages that are harder for USPS to process. Fees vary based on the length, volume, or characteristics. If your package is:
- Between 22 and 30 inches long: add $4.50
- More than 30 inches long: add $21.00
- More than 2 cubic feet (3,456 cubic inches): add $35.00
- A nonstandard shape or material: add $4.50
- Cylindrical tube or roll
- Can, or wooden or metal box
- Contains more than 24 ounces of liquid in glass containers, or 1 gallon or more of liquid in metal or plastic containers
- Other mailable items (including polybags) with contents that may shift, or cause the parcel to roll or not maintain the packaging’s integrity during processing
- Note: If your package has both nonstandard characteristics and length (for example, a tube that's longer than 30 inches), you'll only pay the higher nonstandard fee, not both. However, the fee for volume exceeding 2 cubic feet applies in all cases.
- USPS Flat Rate packaging is exempt from all Nonstandard Fees
- Live Animal and Perishable Handling Fee: If you’re sending live animals or other perishable items like food or plants, you'll need to pay an extra $7.50 handling fee
- HAZMAT Handling Fee: If you're sending Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), you'll need to pay an extra $7.50 handling fee.
- Dimensional (DIM) weight rates apply to large, lightweight packages. If your package is larger than 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches):
TIP: Use the USPS® Price Calculator tool to calculate your domestic postage costs. You'll need to know your package’s weight, shape, and size measurements.
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There are specific regulations and standards for mailing restricted, prohibited, and hazardous materials, including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.
You'll pay domestic prices for packages shipped to a Military Post Office (APO/FPO/DPO), but these destinations require a customs form and have specific restrictions.
If your shipment didn't arrive on the guaranteed delivery date or time (found on your receipt), submit a refund request for failure of service within 30 days of the mailing date.
Find out how to apply and what documents you need to submit for a Priority Mail Express refund.
USPS® understands what's most important to our business customers: speed, affordability, security, and customer service. We help businesses provide these services and resources to your customers at discounted rates.
Priority Mail Express® 1 day delivery is available when you need to get shipments to customers in a hurry.
- Use the Service Commitments tool to find out when you can expect your package to arrive and whether we can offer a money-back guarantee.
- Drop-off times vary by Post Office™ location, but it's easy to find convenient locations when you know the ZIP Codes™ you're shipping to.
Get discounted rates on business shipping with a couple of options:
- Use Click-N-Ship® to get lower Commercial Rates.
- A Negotiated Service Agreement (NSA) is available for larger volume shippers who meet the minimum volume requirements.
You can use Priority Mail Express Return as a fast, convenient option for customers who need to send items back. Both outbound and returns include $100 insurance.
Save on label printing costs; we can print and deliver the label to you for a $1.65 fee (per label). You can also request return labels for your customers. Available through Click-N-Ship and USPS APIs.
Expedite the transportation of your bulk mailings with Priority Mail Express Open & Distribute® (PMEOD). Customers using PMEOD services ship their items in an approved USPS container to an authorized location where USPS opens the container before delivering the contents to their final destinations.
- Prices are Commercial Rates based on weight and zone to quickly move your mailings at a reasonable cost.
- Mailings include a special barcoded label, so you can easily track your shipments.
Priority Mail Express Open & Distribute
Our cost-effective and convenient mail services help you keep up with your incoming mail and manage your outgoing mail, so you can better focus on growing your business.
Bonus: If you ship online with Click-N-Ship, you’ll save with lower Commercial Rates.
| Free Supplies7 | Shipping Price | Dimensions | Great For… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate Envelope | $31.11 Commercial Pricing $35.90 at Post Office |
12 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ |
Passports & Passport Applications Documents Manuscripts |
| Legal Flat Rate Envelope | $31.43 Commercial Pricing $36.20 at Post Office |
15″ x 9 1/2″ |
Legal Documents |
| Padded Flat Rate Envelope | $31.70 Commercial Pricing $36.90 at Post Office |
12 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ |
Clothing Books Boxed Jewelry |
1. Exceptions apply. For details, visit the Domestic Mail Manual. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 1
2. Scheduled delivery date depends on origin, destination, and drop-off time. Some restrictions apply. For additional information, visit the Price Calculator. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 2
3.For mailable items up to 70 lbs. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 3
4.For details on free Package Pickup, visit Schedule a Pickup. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 4
5.Available only for certain products and to certain destinations. Restrictions and exclusions apply. For details, visit 609.4.3 (Non-payable Claims), 609 (Filing Indemnity Claims for Loss or Damage), and 503.4 (Insured Mail) of the Domestic Mail Manual. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 5
6.Priority Mail Express shipments with insurance must have an applicable USPS® shipping label to qualify for the included insurance. For shipments valued at more than $100, additional insurance may be available for purchase. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 6
7.Boxes and envelopes are delivered with your regular mail usually within 7 to 10 days. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 7