What is USPS? USPS Review

history

The history of the Postal Service can be traced back to 1775, when the Second Continental Congress appointed Benjamin Franklin as the first Postmaster General of the United States. In 1792, the Postal Service was upgraded to the United States Postal Department, becoming one of the departments under the United States Cabinet, with Franklin as the first Postmaster General. In 1971, the Postal Department was abolished according to the Postal Reorganization Act and downgraded to the current United States Postal Service.

introduce

USPS is responsible for postal services throughout the United States. Its business scope includes mail delivery, package delivery, freight transportation, postal services, etc., and it can also provide online services.

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USPS International Express Service

1. Global Express Guaranteed: The fastest international express service, with delivery in 1-3 business days, trackable to all destinations, starting at $59.95.

2. Priority Mail Express International: Delivery within 3 to 5 business days, trackable, starting at $40.95. For shipments weighing less than 4 pounds, you can use the flat rate service for $41.50.

3. Priority Mail International: A reliable and affordable international delivery method that takes 6-10 business days, is trackable, and starts at $23.95. If the weight does not exceed 4 pounds, you can also use the flat rate service.

4. First-Class Mail International: The most affordable international service for postcards, letters and flat mail, for flat mail up to 4 pounds and worth up to $400, with prices starting at $1.15. Note: This service cannot be tracked, so it will be very troublesome if it is lost.

USPS Domestic Express Service

1. First Class, small parcel or envelope, must be less than 13 oz. The postage is calculated based on weight and distance, and the maximum is no more than $3.5.

Time limit: 1-3 days

2. Priority: slightly faster, usually 2-3 days, and needs to be packed in special envelopes or boxes.

There are 2 types:

Flat rate mail (no weighing, fixed fee, size restrictions) and mail (charged by distance and weight). Flat rate mail charges vary depending on the size of the box, so it is suitable for small but heavy mail.

The regional rate box also does not measure weight and is suitable for short distances but heavy packages.

3. Express: the fastest and most expensive. It is usually used to mail documents, especially to China.

4. Parcel, the slowest, usually 2-9 days. Suitable for those who are not in a hurry and heavy. Charges are based on weight and distance.

5. Media, specializes in mailing books or audio-visual products, CDs, DVDs, etc. Very cheap.

China EMS and USPS

China EMS sends the goods to the United States, and then the United States Postal Service converts them to USPS and delivers them to customers.

After the EMS package arrives in the United States, it will be delivered by the United States Postal Service

About Priority Mail

In February 1991, USPS launched the Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope service.

On November 20, 2004, USPS launched the Priority Mail Flat Rate Box Service.

USPS flat rate box and envelope shipping service in May 2018.

Prohibited Items

Aerosols, air bags, alcoholic beverages, ammunition, cigarettes, dry ice, explosives, fresh fruits and vegetables, gasoline, nail polish, perfume (containing alcohol), poisons/drugs

When to choose USPS

Letters or small packages under 2 pounds.

You are mailing heavier products, but they can match the USPS flat rate box.

There is little demand for next-day or morning delivery.

Amazon related

Amazon shipped approximately 1.3 billion packages in 2017, of which the U.S. Postal Service provided delivery services for 62%, UPS 21%, FedEx 8%, and local logistics companies 9%.

develop

Starting from June 2015, the United States Postal Service (USPS) will stop the tracking service for all registered mail (including China Post Small Parcel, Hong Kong Small Parcel, Singapore Small Parcel, etc.), but International e-Post and EMS will not be affected by this incident.