Bound Printed Matter Rates - Flats Weight not over (pounds) Local,  Zones 1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 1 $1.79 $1.84 $1.88 $1.96 $2.03 $2.12 $2.29 1.5 1.79 1.84 1.88 1.96 2.03 2.12 2.29 2 1.86 1.92 1.98 2.08 2.18 2.30 2.52 2.5 1.93 2.01 2.08 2.21 2.33 2.48 2.76 3 2.00 2.09 2.18 2.33 2.48 2.66 2.99 3.5 2.07 2.18 2.28 2.46 2.63 2.84 3.23 4 2.14 2.26 2.38 2.58 2.78 3.02 3.46 4.5 2.21 2.35 2.48 2.71 2.93 3.20 3.70 5 2.28 2.43 2.58 2.83 3.08 3.38 3.93 6 2.42 2.60 2.78 3.08 3.38 3.74 4.40 7 2.56 2.77 2.98 3.33 3.68 4.10 4.87 8 2.70 2.94 3.18 3.58 3.98 4.46 5.34 9 2.84 3.11 3.38 3.83 4.28 4.82 5.81 10 2.98 3.28 3.58 4.08 4.58 5.18 6.28 11 3.12 3.45 3.78 4.33 4.88 5.54 6.75 12 3.26 3.62 3.98 4.58 5.18 5.90 7.22 13 3.40 3.79 4.18 4.83 5.48 6.26 7.69 14 3.54 3.96 4.38 5.08 5.78 6.62 8.16 15 3.68 4.13 4.58 5.33 6.08 6.98 8.63 The Domestic Rate Calculator calculates rates for all Bound Printed Matter. Media Mail (Book Rate) Description Used for books, film, manuscripts, printed music, printed test materials, sound recordings, play scripts, printed educational charts, loose-leaf pages and binders consisting of medical information, videotapes, and computer recorded media such as CD-ROMs and diskettes. Media Mail cannot contain advertising. The maximum size is 108 inches in combined length and distance around the thickest part.  Mark each package "Media Mail" in the postage area. Media Mail Rates Weight not over (pounds) Rate 1 $1.42 2 1.84 3 2.26 4 2.68 5 3.10 6 3.52 7 3.94 8 4.24 9 4.54 10 4.84 11 5.14 12 5.44 13 5.74 14 6.04 15 6.34 16 6.64 17 6.94 18 7.24 19 7.54 20 7.84 21 8.14 22 8.44 23 8.74 24 9.04 25 9.34 26 9.64 27 9.94 28 10.24 29 10.54 30 10.84 31 11.14 32 11.44 33 11.74 34 12.04 35 12.34 36 12.64 37 12.94 38 13.24 39 13.54 40 13.84 41 14.14 42 14.44 43 14.74 44 15.04 45 15.34 46 15.64 47 15.94 48 16.24 49 16.54 50 16.84 51 17.14 52 17.44 53 17.74 54 18.04 55 18.34 56 18.64 57 18.94 58 19.24 59 19.54 60 19.84 61 20.14 62 20.44 63 20.74 64 21.04 65 21.34 66 21.64 67 21.94 68 22.24 69 22.54 70 22.84 Special Services Certificate of Mailing Provides proof of mailing. Must be purchased at time of mailing. Available for First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, and Media Mail. For an additional fee, a certificate of mailing may be combined with parcel airlift service (PAL) or special handling. Items with a certificate of mailing must be presented to a retail employee at a post office or to a rural carrier.  Fee in addition to postage—$0.90 Certified Mail Provides proof of mailing at the time of mailing and date and time of delivery. A delivery record is maintained by the USPS.  Available with First-Class Mail and Priority Mail. For an additional fee, certified mail may be combined with restricted delivery or return receipt.  Fee in addition to postage—$2.30 Collect on Delivery (COD) Allows mailers to collect the price of goods and/or postage on merchandise ordered by addressee when it is delivered. COD service can be used for merchandise sent by First-Class Mail, Express Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, and Media Mail. The amount to be collected from the recipient may not exceed $1,000. A delivery record is maintained by the USPS.  COD service may combined with Delivery Confirmation, registered mail, restricted delivery, return receipt, Signature Confirmation, or special handling for an additional fee. This service is not available for international mail or for mail addressed to APO and FPO addresses. COD mail must be presented to a retail employee at a post office or to a rural carrier. Fees include insurance. Maximum amount is $1,000. Collect on Delivery Fees Amount to be collected or insurance desired Fee in addition to postage $0.01 to $ 50.00 $4.50 50.01 to 100.00 5.50 100.01 to 200.00 6.50 200.01 to 300.00 7.50 300.01 to 400.00 8.50 400.01 to 500.00 9.50 500.01 to 600.00 10.50 600.01 to 700.00 11.50 700.01 to 800.00 12.50 800.01 to 900.00 13.50 900.01 to 1,000.00 14.50 For Express Mail COD shipments, the COD fee is based on the amount to be collected. Express Mail insurance automatically provides up to $100 merchandise insurance. Restricted delivery—$3.50 (not available with Express Mail COD) Notice of nondelivery—$3.00 Alteration of COD charges or designation of new addressee—$3.00 Registered COD—$4.00 (fee for registered COD, regardless of amount to be collected or insurance value) Delivery Confirmation Provides the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery. May be purchased at the time of mailing only. Mailers may retrieve delivery status through the Internet or the toll-free number 800-222-1811. Available for Priority Mail and parcels sent as First-Class Mail, Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, or Media Mail. Not available for: APO/FPO destinations and U.S. territories, possessions, and freely-associated states in Domestic Mail Manual G011 (except for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, to which service is available). For an additional fee, Delivery Confirmation may be combined with: COD, insured mail, registered mail, return receipt for merchandise (Form 3804), or special handling. Restricted delivery is available if purchased with insurance for over $50, COD, or registered mail. Return receipt is available if purchased with insurance for over $50, COD, or registered mail. Fee in addition to postage: Priority Mail—$0.45 First-Class Mail—$0.55 Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, and Media Mail—$0.55 Insured Mail Provides coverage against loss or damage up to $5,000 for Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, and Media Mail matter as well as merchandise mailed at Priority Mail or First-Class Mail rates. Items must not be insured for more than their value. Insured mail must be presented to a retail employee at a post office or to a rural carrier. For an additional fee, insured mail may be combined with Delivery Confirmation, parcel airlift service (PAL), Signature Confirmation, or special handling. For items insured for more than $50, restricted delivery and return receipt service are also available. The amount of insurance coverage for loss will be the actual value, less depreciation. No claim payments are made for sentimental losses or for any expenses incurred as a result of the loss.  Insurance Fees Insurance coverage desired Fee in addition to postage $0.01 to $50.00 $1.30 50.01 to 100.00 2.20 100.01 to 200.00 3.20 200.01 to 300.00 4.20 300.01 to 400.00 5.20 400.01 to 500.00 6.20 500.01 to 600.00 7.20 600.01 to 700.00 8.20 700.01 to 800.00 9.20 800.01 to 900.00 10.20 900.01 to 1,000.00 11.20 1,000.01 to 5,000.00 $11.20 plus $1.00 for each $100 or fraction thereof over $1,000 in desired coverage Money Order Provides safe transmission of money.  Fees: $0.01      to  $500.00—$0.90 $500.01 to  $1,000.00—$1.25   Return Receipt for Merchandise Provides the sender with a mailing receipt and a return receipt. The return receipt supplies the recipient's actual address if different from the address used by the sender. A delivery record is maintained by the USPS. Available for merchandise sent as Priority Mail, Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, and Media Mail. May be combined with Delivery Confirmation, insurance (for up to $50), parcel airlift, or special handling. Fee at time of mailing—$3.00 Registered Mail Provides maximum protection and security for valuables. Provides sender with mailing receipt and a delivery record is maintained by the USPS. A record of mailing is maintained at the mailing post office.  Available for items paid at Priority Mail and First-Class Mail rates. May be combined with COD, Delivery Confirmation, restricted delivery, return receipt, or Signature Confirmation. Postal insurance is provided for articles with a declared value up to a maximum of $25,000. Only items with no declared value may use registry service without insurance. Handling charges apply for articles valued over $25,000. Registered mail must be presented to a retail employee at a post office or a rural carrier. Registered Mail Fees Without Insurance Declared value without postal insurance Fee in addition to postage $0.00 $7.50 Registered Mail Fee With Insurance Declared value with postal insurance Fee in addition to postage $0.01 to $100.00 $8.00 100.01 to 500.00 8.85 500.01 to 1,000.00 9.70 1,000.01 to 2,000.00 10.55 2,000.01 to 3,000.00 11.40 3,000.01 to 4,000.00 12.25 4,000.01 to 5,000.00 13.10 5,000.01 to 6,000.00 13.95 6,000.01 to 7,000.00 14.80 7,000.01 to 8,000.00 15.65 8,000.01 to 9,000.00 16.50 9,000.01 to 10,000.00 17.35 10,000.01 to 11,000.00 18.20 11,000.01 to 12,000.00 19.05 12,000.01 to 13,000.00 19.90 13,000.01 to 14,000.00 20.75 For higher values see the Domestic Rate Calculator or Domestic Mail Manual R900.20 on Postal Explorer. Restricted Delivery Permits a mailer to direct delivery only to the addressee or addressee’s authorized agent. The addressee must be an individual specified by name. May be combined with Delivery Confirmation, parcel airlift (PAL), return receipt, Signature Confirmation, or special handling. Available for First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, and Media Mail that is sent certified mail, COD, mail insured for more than $50, or registered mail.  Fee in addition to postage—$3.50 Return Receipt Provides a mailer with proof of delivery. Also supplies the recipient’s actual delivery address if it is different from the address used by the sender. A return receipt may be requested before or after delivery.  Available for Express Mail, First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, or Media Mail when purchased with one of the following: certified, COD, mail insured for more than $50, registered mail. May be combined with: Delivery Confirmation, parcel airlift (PAL), restricted delivery, Signature Confirmation, or special handling. Delivery Confirmation, parcel airlift, and Signature Confirmation available for Priority Mail and Package Services only. Fee in addition to postage: Requested at time of mailing (Form 3811)—$1.75 Requested after mailing (Form 3811-A)—$3.25 Signature Confirmation Provides signature proof of delivery as well as the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery. May be purchased at the time of mailing only. Mailers may retrieve delivery information through the USPS Internet site or the toll-free number 800-222-1811. A delivery record, including the recipient’s signature, is maintained by the USPS and is available, via fax or mail, upon request. No acceptance record is kept at the office of mailing. Waiver of signature is optional.  Available for: Priority Mail and parcels mailed at First-Class Mail, Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, or Media Mail rates. Not available for: APO/FPO destinations and U.S. territories, possessions, and freely-associated states in Domestic Mail Manual G011 (except for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, to which service is available). For an additional fee, Signature Confirmation may be combined with: COD, insured mail, registered mail, or special handling. Restricted delivery is available if purchased with insurance for over $50, COD, or registered mail. Fee in addition to postage—$1.80 Special Handling Provides preferential handling for items such as perishables, insects, or poultry. The service does not insure the article against loss or damage. Available for First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, and Media Mail. For an additional fee, special handling may be combined with COD, Delivery Confirmation, insured mail, parcel airlift (PAL) (Package Services only), return receipt for merchandise, or Signature Confirmation. Fee in addition to postage: Pieces weighing not more than 10 pounds—$5.95 Pieces weighing more than 10 pounds—$8.25 Zone Charts The Zone Charts identify the appropriate distance code assigned to each originating and destinating ZIP Code pairing for every ZIP Code in the nation. These distance codes, referred to as "zones", are designated as "Local" and "1 through 8". Zone charts create a matrix of originating and destinating ZIP Codes and identify the correct zone for the distance. Zone information is used to compute rates for Priority Mail, Parcel Post, and Bound Printed Matter. The Zone Chart Program provides a 1- page zone chart for your origin ZIP Code.   Sizes for Domestic Mail Postcard Rate Dimensions: Minimum: 3-1/2 inches high by 5 inches long by 0.007 inch thick. Maximum: 4-1/4 inches high by 6 inches long by 0.016 inch thick. All mail must meet these standards: Thickness—Not less than 0.007 inch thick. Pieces that are 1/4 inch thick or less must be at least 3-1/2 inches high, 5 inches long, and rectangular in shape. Combined length and girth—Not more than 108 inches, except Parcel Post may not exceed 130 inches. Girth is the longest side plus the distance around its thickest part. For letters, length is the dimension parallel to the address as read. For parcels, length is the longest side. Weight—Not more than 70 pounds. Keys and identification devices are exempted from these requirements. Additional standards apply to bulk mail and mail addressed to APOs and FPOs. Basic Bulk Mail Information Business Mail 101 provides basic information for preparing bulk mail, including information about: 1. Is bulk mail right for your business? 2. The minimum volume required for a bulk mailing. 3. The difference between First-Class Mail and Standard Mail.  4. How to sort bulk mail.  5. How to obtain address lists. 6. How to apply for Nonprofit rates.  7. How size and weight affects rates.  8. How to pay for postage.  9. How to apply for a bulk mailing permit.  10. And much more. Business Mail 101 contains a Decision Tree that will assist you in determining the type of bulk mail that is right for you. After answering several basic questions, the Decision Tree links you to Quick Service Guides. These Guides provide a 2-page summary of the standards for each type of bulk mail. A complete list of Quick Service Guides are available on Postal Explorer. Business Mail 101 also contains a section called "Helping You Mail" that includes companies that are in business to help you mail. They include presort bureaus, letter shops, and software vendors.