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joliefran · ‎12-28-2021

I had a lot of trouble today trying to ship in 28 x 3 x 3 shipping tubes, weight 7 ounces via USPS. The system refused to print a shipping label until I changed the measurements to 8 x 3 x 1, same weight. I am going to be using a lot of these shipping tubes for special paper I sell. How do I get around this issue?

heckofagame · ‎12-28-2021

What shipping method are you using? The 28 may exceed the allowable dimensions for that method.

joliefran · ‎12-28-2021

USPS.

heckofagame · ‎12-28-2021

First class, priority mail?

joliefran · ‎12-28-2021

I remember in the past seeing something about 24 inches. I live on a small island and only ship USPS.

nobody*s_perfect · ‎12-28-2021

The maximum allowed length for a First Class package is 22 inches if you are purchasing postage online. At retail prices, the size limit is a length-plus-girth of 108 inches. Starting in April, USPS Priority Mail has a $4 surcharge for any tube over 22 inches.

For online size limit, see section 8.3.2.d: https://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/201.htm#ep1097318

For retail size limit, see section 6.4.d: https://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/101.htm#ep1002718

New surcharge in April: https://www.prc.gov/docs/120/120190/Notice%20CP2022-22.pdf

joliefran · ‎12-28-2021

Next time I have to ship in the tube, I'll fib and say 24" and see if USPS will accept that. I hate to lie.

heckofagame · ‎12-28-2021

Don't fib. They will catch that and you'll probably be charged an over-size fee as well. The buyer will be very unhappy if it comes postage due.

nobody*s_perfect · ‎12-28-2021

USPS has installed equipment at their sorting centers which checks the weight and dimensions of all packages. A piece that is ineligible for First Class package shipping will be upgraded to Priority Mail rates and the difference in underpaid postage will be charged to your account.

https://link.usps.com/2017/10/05/what-is-apv/

http://pages.ebay.com/sellerinformation/ship-smart/ebay-shipping-partners/avoid-extra-postage-costs....