USPS Shipping

USPS ePacket
What is the USPS ePacket Service?
USPS ePacket is a joint service between USPS and Hong Kong Post, offering a quick way for shippers to source items from China and Hong Kong.
Combine USPS insurance
Can I Combine USPS Insurance with Third-Party Insurance?
There's nothing technically wrong with combining USPS insurance with third-party insurance, but it isn't the cleanest way to protect yourself.
Sal Vacca
Who is Sal Vacca?
Appointed in 2020, Salvatore "Sal" Vacca is the US Postal Service's Vice President of Retail and Delivery Operations for the Atlantic Area.
USPS regions
All the Different USPS Regions
USPS divides our country up into what they call regions. We've included all of the different regions in this guide, and a summary of each one.
ship magazines or catalogs
The Cheapest Way to Send Magazines or Catalogs
Sending magazines or catalogs in flat envelopes via First-Class Mail is often the cheapest option, unless you can qualify for Marketing Mail.
Packages to Military Addresses
Do Packages to Military Addresses Ship for Cheaper?
USPS treats all packages going to military addresses like domestic mail, but shippers can capture discounts on certain flat rate packaging.
ship video game consoles
Can I Ship Video Game Consoles Internationally with USPS?
Shipping a video game console internationally shouldn't be a problem depending on the destination country, but controllers are sometimes a different story.
First Class Package Retail
First Class Package Retail: What’s Different About It?
On top of the slightly more expensive rates, First Class Package at the Retail level is quite different from Commercial Pricing. Learn more about it today!
Sheila Holman
Who is Sheila Holman?
Sheila Holman is the Postal Service's new Vice President of Marketing, bringing more than 25 years' worth of experience in the private sector to the role.
Ashley Poling
Who is Ashley Poling?
Ashley Poling is the newly-elected Vice Chairwoman of the Postal Regulatory Commission, serving the remainder of a six-year term ending in November of 2024.
How Late Does USPS Deliver
How Late Does USPS Deliver?
USPS delivers mail and parcels as late as 5pm local time Monday to Saturday, although certain circumstances can cause deliveries to occur after this time.
will USPS refund for late delivery
Will USPS Refund for Late Delivery?
Even though record amounts of packages face delays and continue getting lost in transit without any tracking updates, USPS won't refund for late delivery.