Today we will talk about all the necessary requirements when it comes to flat rate boxes.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/packagepatrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Package-Patrols-18-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
What Are The Priority Mail Flat Rate Box Rules?<\/strong><\/h2>\nUSPS provides free shipping boxes for its Priority Mail Flat Rate service, and these are a great thing to make use of if you are a USPS customer. However, you must make sure that the package:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Will seal easily with the contents inside, without depending upon excessive tape to hold it shut (a bit of tape for security is acceptable)<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Does not weigh over 70 lb.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Is not warped so much that the flaps do not fold into the intended slots<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A flat rate box is a great way to mail items that will fit inside its dimensions. These vary depending on the box that you choose. You can pick small boxes, medium top-loading boxes, medium side loading boxes, and large boxes.<\/p>\n
Choose whichever suits you best, but bear in mind that the cost of mailing goes up for larger flat rate boxes.<\/p>\n
What Is Allowed In A Flat Rate Box?<\/strong><\/h2>\nYou can mail anything legal in a flat rate box. USPS has a list of excluded items on their site, and these are excluded from both flat-rate mailing services and normal shipping services.<\/p>\n
A few examples include:<\/p>\n
\n- Alcohol<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Guns<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Many kinds of tobacco<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Batteries<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Cleaning products<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Dry ice<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Prescription medications<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
There are other prohibited items, so make sure you check USPS\u2019s website<\/a><\/strong><\/span> if you are concerned about something you are shipping.<\/p>\nHow Do I Ship A Priority Mail Flat Rate Box?<\/strong><\/h2>\nYou can order the boxes free of charge from the USPS website, or collect one from your local post office. You should pack the items in one, padding anything fragile to avoid damage.<\/p>\n
When this has been done, you can purchase a pre-paid label from the USPS website and stick it to the parcel. You can then request for USPS to collect the package from your home, or drop it at a local post office.<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t want to buy your label online, simply take the package to your local post office and ask the shipping clerk to price it for you. Pay for the shipping, and give the package to the employee.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Will seal easily with the contents inside, without depending upon excessive tape to hold it shut (a bit of tape for security is acceptable)<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Does not weigh over 70 lb.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Is not warped so much that the flaps do not fold into the intended slots<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A flat rate box is a great way to mail items that will fit inside its dimensions. These vary depending on the box that you choose. You can pick small boxes, medium top-loading boxes, medium side loading boxes, and large boxes.<\/p>\n
Choose whichever suits you best, but bear in mind that the cost of mailing goes up for larger flat rate boxes.<\/p>\n
What Is Allowed In A Flat Rate Box?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
You can mail anything legal in a flat rate box. USPS has a list of excluded items on their site, and these are excluded from both flat-rate mailing services and normal shipping services.<\/p>\n
A few examples include:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Alcohol<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Guns<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Many kinds of tobacco<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Batteries<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Cleaning products<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Dry ice<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Prescription medications<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
There are other prohibited items, so make sure you check USPS\u2019s website<\/a><\/strong><\/span> if you are concerned about something you are shipping.<\/p>\n
How Do I Ship A Priority Mail Flat Rate Box?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
You can order the boxes free of charge from the USPS website, or collect one from your local post office. You should pack the items in one, padding anything fragile to avoid damage.<\/p>\n
When this has been done, you can purchase a pre-paid label from the USPS website and stick it to the parcel. You can then request for USPS to collect the package from your home, or drop it at a local post office.<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t want to buy your label online, simply take the package to your local post office and ask the shipping clerk to price it for you. Pay for the shipping, and give the package to the employee.<\/p>\n
- Guns<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Does not weigh over 70 lb.<\/strong><\/li>\n