# USPS Proposes 2027 Shipping Rate Increases

The U.S. Postal Service proposed shipping price changes effective January 17, 2027, pending review by the Postal Regulatory Commission. The proposal would increase average domestic shipping prices by 5.9% and prices for specified international services by 7.9%, raise the fuel surcharge to 11%, and leave stamp prices unchanged. USPS is also expanding its Delivered Duty Paid service for international shipments.

- Agencies and contractors that ship through USPS should incorporate the proposed increases into 2027 shipping-cost forecasts while accounting for the pending PRC review.
- Organizations with international shipping needs can assess whether the expanded Delivered Duty Paid service fits their delivery and cost-planning requirements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation
**Published:** November 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Postal Service (USPS)
- Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC)

### Sources
- [U.S. Postal Service Recommends Shipping Price Adjustments for 2027 - Newsroom - About.usps.com](https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2026/1112-usps-recommends-shipping-price-adjustments-for-2027.htm) - USPS