If you’ve ever needed to ship a package quickly and conveniently, you’ve probably wondered what the easiest and most convenient delivery option is. Especially when your package weighs less than a pound, you probably want to manage it quickly and cheaply.
turns out one of the most affordable and fastest options is usps first class parcel service. what is usps first class package what is the delivery time of usps first class package? let’s dig into it!
what is usps first class parcel service?
usps first class package is one of the usps services that allows you to ship lightweight packages weighing up to 15,999 ounces. If you use USPS First Class, you must ship your items in a plain or branded envelope, poly mailer, or box. Please note that the use of USPS-branded packaging when shipping through the Service is prohibited.
You can ship your packages anywhere in the United States (and U.S. Territories, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), p.o. boxes and many apo/fpo/dpo destinations. Compared to Priority Mail and Select Ground Parcel, First Class Parcel offers greater cost savings.
The service typically offers nationwide delivery within three days (or even less in most cases), which is similar to USPS Priority Mail. tracking is included at no extra charge. in addition to the first class package, the following services are also considered “first class”:
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express priority mail,
priority mail.
Then after First Class Mail is USPS Marketing Mail, Retail Ground, and Media Mail. First class mail is a higher priority class than marketing mail, retail mail, and media mail.
Other first class services available are First Class Mail (an affordable and easy way to send postcards and envelopes) and International First Class Mail (the cheapest way to send letters and light packages globally).
Note: It’s crucial to know that First Class Parcel is not the same as USPS First Class Mail. First Class Parcel Service is for mailing parcels and poly envelopes up to 1 pound. First class mail is for sending letters, large envelopes, and postcards.
If your envelope weighs less than 13 ounces and no more than 15 inches long (or more than 12 inches tall / more than ¾ inch thick), your mail will be classified as first-class mail. otherwise it will be treated as USPS First Class Parcel Service.
usps first class package sizes
USPS First Class Package Service can be used by both individuals and businesses that need to ship lightweight packages less than 1 pound. shipping can be made to any residential or business address, as well as to any p.o. box in the united states and associated territories. the service allows you to send mail items that would not normally go through the mail. you can send packages of various sizes:
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letters cannot weigh more than 3 ½ ounces (can be between 3 ½ inches and 6 1/8 inches tall, between 5 and 11 ½ inches long, and between 0.007 inches and ¼ inch).
Large envelopes may not exceed 13 ounces. they cannot be more than 12 inches tall by 15 inches long by ¾ inch thick.
packages may not exceed 108 inches in length and girth combined.
Packages are subject to a surcharge if they are irregularly shaped. the contents may contain documents or personal correspondence unless it contains invoices, receipts, incidental advertising and other documents related to the merchandise contained in the packages.
usps first class package price
usps first class package price depends on weight and shipping distance. The following table presents the prices for USPS First Class packages.
Please note that USPS is adding 30 cents to all First Class package rates above. there are no fuel surcharges for residential or rural deliveries. if you want to add additional services (such as signature confirmation or higher insurance coverage), you will have to pay extra.
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