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Retail - Priority Mail Express
Maximum length and girth: 108 inches.
For a complete list of retail Priority Mail Express prices see, Notice 123–Price List.
Dimensional Weight Price: Postage for parcels addressed for delivery to Zones 1-9 and exceeding 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches) is based on the actual weight or the dimensional weight, whichever is greater.
Nonstandard Fees: A Priority Mail Express piece is subject to a nonstandard fee if it measures:
- More than 22 inches up to 30 inches long;
- More than 30 inches long; or
- More than 2 cubic feet (3,456 cubic inches).
Priority Mail Express is a money-back guaranteed 1-Day or 2-Day delivery service that includes tracking, proof of delivery, and insurance coverage up to $100. Priority Mail Express Sunday/holiday delivery is available to many destinations for an additional fee. Mailers may use the Domestic Price Calculator at pe.usps.com for delivery information between specific ZIP Codes.
1-Day guarantee is adjusted during the December 22 through December 25 time period.
Hold for Pickup (507.3.0) items presented for Priority Mail Express 1-Day Delivery are available for claim by the addressee at the destination facility by 6:00 p.m. of the next day the destination office is open for retail business. Hold for Pickup items presented for 2-Day Delivery are available for claim by 6:00 pm of the second day the destination office is open for retail business.
Priority Mail Express Military Service (703.2.0) is available between the United States and designated APO/FPO or DPO destination addresses.
Postage Payment and Documentation (114)
Retail Priority Mail Express postage may be paid by adhesive stamps (see 604.1.0), postage evidencing systems (see 604.4.0), or with USPS Click-N-Ship.
Matter mailed in USPS-produced Priority Mail Express packaging is subject to Priority Mail Express prices regardless of how the packaging is reconfigured or how markings may be obliterated. Priority Mail Express envelopes and boxes are available from local Post Offices or online at www.usps.com at no additional cost. Customized preprinted labels also are available by contacting your local Post Office.
Pickup on Demand (507.7.0) is available regardless of the number of mailpieces. Only one fee includes Priority Mail Express or Priority Mail items picked up at the same time. Service and information are available by calling 1–800–222-1811 or at www.usps.com.
Package Pickup is available for free by submitting your request online at www.usps.com and having your Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, or international packages, with postage affixed, ready when your carrier arrives for your regular mail delivery.
Return receipt (Form 3811) service is available (503.6.0). Collect on Delivery (COD) (503.9.0). Insurance against loss, damage, or rifling is included at no extra cost for coverage up to $100 (503.4.0). Additional merchandise insurance may be available up to $5,000, depending on the value and nature of the item. Indemnity claims must be filed within 60 days of the date of mailing (609.1.0). For an overview of extra services, see Quick Service Guide 503.
1. Round off (e.g., 20.5 rounded off to the next whole number is 21, and 20.4 rounded off is 20), see 604.7.1.3.
2. Round up (e.g., rounding up either 44.2 or 44.8 to the next whole pound is 45).