U.S. Postage Rate Increase -- Effective May 11, 2009

On May 11, 2009, the U.S. Postal Service will implement a new postage rate increase for the majority of mail services including First–Class Mail®, First–Class International®, Postcards and Special Services. The price for one–ounce First–Class™ stamps has increased to $0.44 from $0.42.

U.S. Postal Service Mail Class New Postage Rates
(effective 5/11/09) Previous Postage Rates
First-Class Mail® letter (1 oz.) $0.44 $0.42
First-Class Mail® letter - each additional ounce $0.17 $0.17
Postcard $0.28 $0.27
First-Class Mail® flat (1 oz.) $0.88 $0.83
First-Class Mail® parcel (1 oz.) $1.20 $1.17
Certified Mail (in addition to postage) $2.80 $2.70
First-Class Mail® International to Canada (1 oz.) $0.75 $0.72
First-Class Mail® International to Mexico (1 oz.) $0.79 $0.72
First-Class Mail® International to all other countries (1 oz.) $0.98 $0.94
Priority Mail® (1 lb.) $4.95 (and up) $4.80 (and up)
Express Mail® (0.5 lb.) $13.05 (and up) $12.60 (and up)

According to the U.S. Postal Service, the average postage increase by class of mail will be at or below the rate of inflation (as measured by the Consumer Price Index).