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Not sure what price group to use for a flat rate envelope to Switzerland?\u00a0 Check out the table below to determine shipping zones for your shipments for each country.<\/p>\n

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Changes to USPS International Flat Rate Products<\/strong>
\nAs of January 17th<\/sup>, 2016, all Priority Mail International and Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate products moved from a two-price system (one price for Canada and one price for every other country) to a multi-tiered pricing structure.\u00a0 This restructuring means that your shipments will be priced based on their destination rather than their weight.\u00a0 Keep in mind that the price group for the same country may change depending on the mail piece, so, for example, Antigua and Barbuda is in Price Group 9 for Priority Mail International but Price Group 8 for the Priority Mail International Large Flat Rate Boxes.<\/p>\n

How To Find USPS International Zones<\/strong>
\nIt is always a good practice to give your customers quotes and price estimates.\u00a0 So how do you find out beforehand under which price group your destination falls under?\u00a0 Check out USPS\u2019 Country Max Limits and Price Groups Finder<\/a>.\u00a0 This calculator will allow you to determine maximum weights for each mail piece as well as average transit times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Not sure what price group to use for a flat rate envelope to Switzerland?\u00a0 Check out the table below to determine shipping zones for your shipments for each country. 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