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Express Mail

Express Mail is the fastest service, with next day delivery by 12 noon to most destinations. Express Mail is delivered 365 days a year—with no extra charge for Saturday, Sunday, or holiday delivery. Items must weigh 70 lbs or less and measure 108 in. or less in combined length and girth.

Customer Service: 1-800-222-1811. Order Express Mail supplies and labels, arrange pickup service, obtain delivery information between ZIP Codes, and determine delivery status.

Post Office to Addressee Service

Up to 5 oz $13.05
Up to 1 lbs 15.00
Up to 2 lbs 16.30
Up to 3 lbs 17.30
Up to 4 lbs 18.60
Up to 5 lbs 19.30
Up to 6 lbs 22.60
Up to 7 lbs 25.95
Over 7 lbs, see postmaster
Notes: Above rates apply to zones 1 and 2. For weights up to 70 lbs, see the Domestic Rate Calculator (http://postcalc.usps.gov/ ).

Express Mail Flat-Rate Envelope

$17.50, regardless of weight or destination, for matter sent in a flat-rate envelope provided by the Postal Service.


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