BY TAYLOR COMBS

USPS, FedEx, and Canada Post are updating their rates in the new year. Find out what’s changing.

At the beginning of every calendar year, most shipping providers make changes to their rates and services. We know these changes have a big impact on your shops, and want to make sure you learn about the rate changes well in advance and are equipped with all of the information you need to succeed in 2019.

This year, the United States Postal Service, FedEx, and Canada Post, services offered through Etsy Shipping Labels, are making changes to their rates and some services.

Changes in rates will automatically be reflected on packages shipped through Etsy and for sellers in the US and Canada who use calculated shipping beginning January 7 for FedEx, January 14 for Canada Post, and January 27 for USPS.

Here’s a look at some of the key changes:

FedEx

• Domestic and international FedEx Express rates will rise by an average of 4.9% and domestic FedEx Ground by an average of 4.9%.
• FedEx is increasing most of their commonly incurred surcharges.

Learn more on FedEx’s website.

Canada Post

• Overall, Canada Post domestic shipping prices will increase by an average of 4.1%. Etsy Shipping labels will only increase by an average of 3.7%.
• Shipping prices for postage to the US will increase by 2%.
• International shipping prices will increase by about 2.4%.

United States Postal Service

• There will be a 11.9% average increase for domestic First Class packages.
• Zone-based pricing is being added to First Class Package Service in 2019.
• Domestic Priority Mail rates will rise by an average of 5.9% and Priority Mail Express by an average of 3.9%.

Learn more on the USPS website.

Changes to specific costs for USPS, FedEx, and Canada Post will vary depending on shipping services and destinations.