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Parcel Post®

 

With delivery in 2 to 8 days and affordable pricing, Parcel Post service is a reliable and economical ground service for less-than-urgent deliveries and oversized packages. Also, Parcel Post service accommodates larger packages, up to 130".

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  • Delivery in 2 to 8 days*
  • An economical way to send packages
  • Allows packages that are too big for Express Mail® and Priority Mail®  delivery

From $5.20 at the Post Office™

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* The timeliness of service to or from destinations outside
the contiguous U.S. may be affected by the limited availability of transportation.

Pricing Based on Weight & Approximate Radius from Point of Origin

Bulky packages that are over 1 cubic foot and weigh under 20 lbs will be charged the 20-lb rate in zones 1-4 (0-600 mi) and dimensional weight in zones 6-8 (601 – 1800 mi).

How do I find out if a package is over a cubic foot?

How do I calculate dimensional weight?

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See Postal Zone Charts for exact zone information ›

*Approximate mileage

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