USPS Price & Service Updates Going into Effect July 13, 2025: What You Need to Know
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is rolling out a series of pricing and service changes beginning Sunday, July 13, 2025. If your business relies on USPS for shipping, it’s important to understand how these updates could affect your operations—and how Panda Postage is here to help.
Domestic Shipping Rate Changes
The good news? Most USPS domestic services will remain unchanged. However, Priority Mail® and USPS Ground Advantage® will see modest retail rate increases:
- Priority Mail®: Average 6.3% increase
- USPS Ground Advantage®: Average 7.1% increase
Services like Priority Mail Express® and international shipping products will not be impacted by these changes.
Updates to Nonstandard Fees
One of the most significant changes affects how Nonstandard Fees are calculated and applied. If you ship parcels with unusual dimensions or packaging types, read carefully.
What’s Changing:
Starting July 13, 2025, USPS will introduce new classifications and criteria for nonstandard parcels:
| Fee Name | Description | New? |
|---|---|---|
| Nonstandard Length 22 | Over 22″, up to 30″ | No |
| Nonstandard Length 30 | Over 30″ | No |
| Nonstandard Cubic | Over 2 cubic feet | No |
| Nonstandard Length 22 + Cubic | Over 22″ and over 2 cubic feet | No |
| Nonstandard Length 30 + Cubic | Over 30″ and over 2 cubic feet | No |
| Qualifying Packaging Characteristics | Unusual shapes or containers (tubes, cans, metal boxes, etc.) or insecure packaging | Yes |
| Qualifying Packing + Cubic | Combines size and packaging complexity | Yes |
Only the highest value fee will be charged per package. If multiple criteria apply with equal cost, the Qualifying Packaging Characteristics fee takes precedence.
How Fees Are Applied
These changes apply to all USPS packages shipped on or after July 13, 2025.
What do you need to do?
If you are shipping a parcel with the below characteristics, just be sure to check the appropriate box in the “Addtional Services” area on the shipping screen. We’ll take care of the rest.
Need assistance adjusting your shipping setup for these changes?
Contact your Panda Postage Customer Success Manager or reach out to our support team.
Stay informed. Stay ahead.
— The Panda Postage Team