USPS Ground Advantage® service is an affordable and reliable way to send packages inside the U.S. Ship to all 50 states, U.S. military bases, territories, possessions, and Freely Associated States. Ground Advantage is the primary option for sending hazardous materials (HAZMAT) that can't go by air. Prices start at $7.90 at a Post Office location. (Ship online with Click-N-Ship® and get lower Commercial Rates. Businesses can get additional savings by opting in to the Business Rate Card.)

USPS Ground Advantage® service is an affordable and reliable way to send packages inside the U.S. Ship to all 50 states, U.S. military bases, territories, possessions, and Freely Associated States. Ground Advantage is the primary option for sending hazardous materials (HAZMAT) that can't go by air. Prices start at $7.90 at a Post Office location. (Ship online with Click-N-Ship® and get lower Commercial Rates. Businesses can get additional savings by opting in to the Business Rate Card.) Ground Advantage packages are delivered in 2-5 days and USPS Tracking® service is included in the price. The service offers the best pricing for items up to 15.999 oz, based on weight (rounded up to 4 oz, 8 oz, 12 oz, and 15.999 oz) and zone (distance). Packages greater than 15.999 oz are charged by the pound up to 70 lbs (rounded up). Postage can be paid using stamps, a self-service kiosk, Click-N-Ship, or at a Post Office. The service includes forwarding, undeliverable as addressed (UAA), and return to sender (RTS) at no additional cost. USPS Label Delivery service is available—for an extra $1.65 per label, the USPS will print an outbound label and deliver it. Free Package Pickup is available at home or office. $100 insurance is included (for both outbound and return shipments), with optional coverage up to $5,000 against loss or damage. Packages must meet specific size and weight requirements. For packages up to 15.999 oz, price tiers are: up to 4 oz; up to 8 oz; up to 12 oz; and up to 15.999 oz. Items over 15.999 oz round up to 1 lb and pay pound-rate prices. The maximum weight is 70 lbs, with maximum combined length and girth of 130 inches. Additional fees apply for special circumstances: Dimensional weight rates apply to large, lightweight packages larger than 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches). Nonstandard fees vary: $4.50 for packages 22-30 inches long; $10.00 for packages over 30 inches long; $21.00 for packages over 2 cubic feet; and $4.00 for nonstandard shapes or materials. A $7.50 handling fee applies for packages with live animals or perishable items such as food, plants, or live animals. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) have a $0.00 handling fee, though incorrectly labeled commercial shipments may be subject to a HAZMAT noncompliance fee. Mailing restrictions apply to prohibited items including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. Packages shipped to Military Post Office (APO/FPO/DPO) destinations pay domestic prices but require a customs form and have specific restrictions. For details, customers can use the USPS Price Calculator tool or contact a USPS specialist for business inquiries.