USPS has announced new rates for 2023, and we’ve provided a summary of the published changes below. Effective January 22, 2023, peak rates will end and the new rate structure will go into effect.
As always, we continue to work closely with our carrier partners to provide you with the best shipping rates on eBay Labels. While USPS has announced average increases, the actual change in the rate depends on the weight and zone. We encourage you to check the carrier rates to understand how these changes may impact your shipments.
Good news! Even though USPS announced an average rate increase of 3.6% for Priority Mail, most Priority Mail rates for packages up to 10 lbs will not increase when you print your label on eBay. There will be no rate increases in these weights and zones on eBay Labels:
- Packages up to 2 lbs, zones 1-6
- Packages 2-3 lbs, zones 1 –5
- Packages 4-10 lbs, up to zone 4
- Flat rate Priority Mail except APO/FPO/DPO
The following USPS shipping services will increase an average of:
- Priority Mail Express— 6.6%
- First Class Package— 7.8%
- Priority Mail International— 6%
- Priority Mail Express International— 6%
- First Class Package International Service—6.5%
Please note the following USPS updates will also be applied:
- Signature confirmation —$0.15 increase to $3.25
- Nonstandard Length fee >30” is decreasing from $15.00 to $7.00 for Parcel Select Ground
- Nonstandard Volume fee > 2 cu ft is increasing from $15.00 to $25.00 for Priority Mail & Priority Mail Express
- Elimination of Regional Rate Boxes for Priority Mail and Priority Mail International
eBay Delivery Services
Also effective January 22, 2023, eBay standard envelope rates will be:
- 1 oz. $0.60
- 2 oz. $0.84
- 3 oz. $1.08
Smart Ship Tip: By purchasing your labels through eBay Labels, you can:
- Choose your preferred carrier—compare rates from UPS, FedEx, USPS and eBay shipping services
- Save with pre-negotiated rates—plus, no subscription fees or per-label surcharge
- Print labels from home or generate a QR code to have a label printed at the carrier
- Get free automated uploaded tracking every time you ship
To make things easier for you, the eBay shipping calculator will display the new rates on the dates they go into effect.
As always, thank you for selling on eBay.
The eBay Shipping Team
