![]() ![]() I've had two Postmasters tell me that it's fine. I've been folding the padded flats since they've been around. Folding it in half may very well cause them to recalculate the shipping based on the weight. USPS regulations prohibit the altering on any flat rate boxes or envelopes. Many Thanks for the answer to this burning question. Question: Will folding down the envelope, thus altering the dimensions, cause USPS to charge me the new surcharge? Mainly books, which I also include a new piece of cardboard to stiffen the mailer. Due to some items being smaller than the envelope and to help prevent damage by delivery person who may roll or fold to fit in addressee mailbox I often fold down the top half a few inches to make it closer to the size of the item inside. I ship items weekly in USPS Flat Rate Priority Mail padded envelopes. No, the surcharge does not apply to Media All, No, the surcharge does not apply to the recently discontinued Large Flat Rate Board Game Box if you have any left in stock. Yes, these surcharges apply to the Priority branded triangular tube boxes. (Ex: over 22" and over 2 cubic feet and seller put wrong dimensions in the online label form - surcharge would be $4.00 + $15.00 + $1.50 for a total of $20.50) Yes, USPS will stack these surcharges where applicable. There is a $1.50 "noncompliance fee" for packages that are greater than one cubic foot or have a box length greater than 22 inches if the customer did not provide dimensions or provided inaccurate dimensions inside the online postage provider. Packages over 2 cubic feet will incur a $15.00 surcharge. ![]() Packages with length over 30 inches will incur $15.00 surcharge Packages with length over 22 inches will incur a $4.00 surcharge There is a new “nonstandard fee” for packages that must be sorted manually by the USPS when the dimensions of the package exceed sortation requirements. As the other poster said, this will not affect Priority Flat Rate Envelopes of any kind.Īs announced October 2021, this was part of the January 2022 price changes but given a delayed application date of April 3, 2022. Below is a summary of the changes that went into effect yesterday. ![]()
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