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2025 Shipping Carrier Rate Changes
The major US carriers have announced their 2025 rate changes. We’ve outlined how the January carrier rate updates affect eBay Labels below.
United States Postal Service (USPS)
USPS peak pricing will end, and new rate changes will go into effect January 19, 2025. Great news - overall rates are mostly decreasing compared to the current rates. However, some rates are increasing and we recommend you check weights and zones to see how these changes may impact your shipments. The eBay shipping calculator automatically updates when new rates are effective.
- Ground Advantage rates are overall decreasing. However, there are some increased rates depending on weights and zones, including up to $0.24 for some packages under one pound, and up to $0.55 for packages between 4 and 6 pounds.
- Priority Mail rates are generally decreasing for most weights and zones. However, there are some increases for packages up to 20 lbs in Zones 1 –5.
- There will be no increases to Media Mail and eBay Standard Envelope rates on eBay Labels.
You can read the USPS announcement for full details, updated fees and surcharges.
FedEx
FedEx 2025 rate increases are effective now. FedEx Ground services are increasing by an average of 4.8%, and FedEx Express services are increasing by an average of 7.5%
UPS
UPS rates are increasing and the new rates will go into effect January 20, 2025. There will be an average increase of 5.4% for UPS Ground, and an average increase of 12.7% for Ground Saver. The UPS Ground Saver service has some new program updates, you can learn more on our Seller Center page.
Smart Ship Tip: To avoid surcharges, check your weights and dims to make sure your package is within a carrier’s weight and size restrictions for the service you are using. For information on 2025 carrier surcharges, refer to these links:
As always, thank you for selling on eBay.
The eBay Shipping Team
