US Postage Rates From Canada 2025: What is the Postage Stamp Price
Canada Post charges $1.40 for sending standard mail weighing 0-30g. The prices for standard-size mail can go up to $2.09 for a package weighing up to 50g. The postage rates vary according to the parcel’s weight and dimensions. Moreover, the prices can also change with the mailing option you choose.
Please note that the prices are different for all mailing classes. Since some shipping methods are faster than others, Canada Post charges more for speed and convenience. Below, we learn more about US postage rates from Canada and which mailing options to use.
Key Takeaways:
- The lowest price for sending mail to the US from Canada is $1.75. The prices for sending non-standard or oversized mail start at $3.43.
- The acceptable dimensions for standard and non-standard mail are different. It is important to know the dimensions to ensure your mail qualifies for posting.
- You can send mail using any of the four Canada Post postal services: Small Packet, Xpresspost, Tracked Packet, and Expedited Parcel.
- You can also use PostGrid’s direct mail services to send personalized letters, checks, postcards, and more to the US at an affordable price.
Postage Rates for Standard and Non-Standard Size Mail
Standard Size Mail
Letter envelopes, standard cards, and postcards are considered standard-size mail by Canada Post. Direct mail marketers widely use this type of mail to send to their target audience. However, for sending these mail items, the dimensions should be strictly taken into consideration.
- For self-mailers and envelopes, the minimum dimensions are 140mm x 90mm x 0.18mm. The size should not be more than 245mm x 156mm x 5mm.
- Postcards and other cards should meet the minimum dimensions of 140mm x 90mm x 0.18mm, which is the same as envelopes but should be no more than 235mm x 120mm.
- All standard-size mail items should be equal to or less than 50 kg. Let’s move on to the rates of standard-size mail items to ship to the US.
If you are using postage stamps, the postage rates to the US start at $1.40. This rate is applicable only for mail weighing up to 30 grams or consisting of up to 5 paper sheets. Postcards and letter envelopes weigh between 30 and 50 grams or consist of up to 9 paper sheets.
They’re charged $2.09. Anything weighing more than 50 grams is considered non-standard mail and charged differently. Even letters and postcards that weigh more than 50 grams slightly will be charged according to the non-standard mail pricing.
If you are planning to conduct a direct mail marketing campaign using postcards to target your US audience, take care of the size and weight guidelines. Even small mistakes regarding the dimensions can end up in you paying much more than what you originally planned.
You should use metered postage or postal indicia as it can help you save one cent on every mail item.
The rates to send standard-size lettermail using metered postage are $0.98 and $1.40 respectively for mail weighing up to 30 grams and within 30 to 50 grams.
Acceptable Dimensions for Standard Posts
| Standard Mail | |
| Minimum Dimension | 140 mm x 90 mm x1 mm |
| Maximum Dimension | 235 mm x 120 mm x 600 mm |
Source: Canada Post
Postage Rates for Standard Mail
| Weight | Price (Single stamp) |
| Up to 30 g | $1.40 |
| Over 30 g up to 50 g | $2.09 |
Source: Canada Post
Postage Rates for Standard Lettermail
| Postage Type | Standard | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 30g | Over 30g up to 50g | |
| Stamp | $1.75 | $2.61 |
| Meter or Postal Indica | $1.75 | $2.61 |
Source: Canada Post
Non-Standard Size Mail
Non-standard size mail is either oversized or unusually shaped mail. However, there are still weight and size restrictions for sending non-standard mail. Heavy cards, oversized envelopes, and large documents are sent as non-standard mail.
| Weight | Price (Single stamp) |
| Up to 100 g | $3.43 |
| Over 100 g up to 200 g | $5.99 |
| Over 200 g up to 500 g | $11.99 |
Source: Canada Post
Usually, envelopes consisting of more than one mail item or heavier items like catalogues or bundles of newsletters are sent using this mail option.
- The weight of your mail should be more than 50 grams and not exceed 500 grams.
- 140mm x 90mm x 0.18mm are the minimum dimensions for sending oversize mail. The size should not cross over the specifications of 380mm x 270mm x 20mm.
For mail weighing between 50 and 100 grams – equivalent to the weight of 20 paper sheets, the rate is $3.43
All mail items that cross 100 grams but are equal to or less than 200 grams – equivalent to the weight of 40 paper sheets are charged $5.99 for shipping to all locations across the US. Once more, you can save 9 cents on every mail item if you use postal indicia or postage meter.
For mail that weighs between 200 grams and 500 grams, the postage rate to the US is $11.99. It is recommended that you use metered postage for such heavy mail items, as you can save a lot per mail item.
Bulk shippers can benefit from this and cut down costs drastically. There are additional discounts available for bulk shippers. You can contact the Canada Post website for more details on highly discounted rates for sending bulk mail to the US.
Postage Rates for Non-Standard Lettermail
| Postage Type | Non-Standard | Non-Standard | Non-Standard |
| Up to 100g | Over 100g up to 200g | Over 200g up to 500g | |
| Stamp | $4.29 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Meter or Postal Indica | $4.08 | $7.38 | $14.70 |
Source: Canada Post
Canada Post Parcel Services Features
On-Time Delivery Guarantee
If Canada Post is unable to deliver the shipment on time, they will offer a replacement service or credit equivalent to the shipping charges to the sender. However, the policies can be changed during a peak period or due to causes beyond the control of the Canada Post. Moreover, this service is not available for items sent to or from air stage offices using Xpresspost, Flat Rate box, and Expedited Parcel.
Liability Coverage
Canada Post automatically adds a $100 liability coverage with every shipping option. You can also add additional liability coverage of up to $5000 by paying an additional fee. This will insure your shipment from loss, damage, or COD service failure.
Flat Rate Shipping
Canada Post is the national postal service provider of Canada. It offers flat rate shipping under which you will charged for postal service based on the size of the packaging and not the weight or the dimension of the item that you are shipping. However, you can only send items weighing up to 5 kg. This service is available for shipping within Canada and to the US.
| Extra Small | Small | Medium | Large | |
| Dimension | 24.1 x 16.5 x 8.9 cm | 35cm x 26 cm x 5cm | 39 cm x 26 cm x 12 cm | 40 cm x 30 cm x 19 cm |
| Maximum Weight | up to 5 kg | up to 5 kg | up to 5 kg | up to 5 kg |
| Prices | $17.99 | $19.99 | $24.99 | $32.99 |
| Where to drop the parcel? | Street letter box or post office | Street letter box or post office | Post office | Post office |
Source: Canada Post
International Shipping
Canada Post allows shipping to over 190 countries. It offers the following international shipping options.
- Small Packet USA and International
- Xpresspost USA and International
- Tracked Packet USA and International
- International Parcel- Air or Surface
- Expedited Parcel
Collect on Delivery Service
This service is only available for shipment within Canada. Through this, the postal service collects a certain amount from the receiver on behalf of the sender after delivering the parcel. You can avail of this delivery option alongside other shipping services like Priority, Xpresspost, Expedited Parcel, or Regular Parcel.
Identification at Time of Delivery
To ensure that your package is delivered to the right person, you can ask for proof of delivery. Under the Signature and Identification Service, you can ensure that a person with an acceptable ID proving their age is accepting the item.
Canada Post Parcel Services to USA and Their Charges
Small Packet
If you want to send a lightweight package weighing below 1 kg to your client and customers in the USA, you can use this Canada Post postal service. The price for sending a 0.1 kg package through Small Packet- USA is $8.68 and the maximum you will pay for a package weighing 2 kg is $26.34. The package will be delivered between five to eight business days. If you want to send a package weighing up to 2 kg, you can use Small Packet International- Air or Surface Service. Depending upon the location, the Air service can take up to 12 days to deliver and the Surface service can take 30 to 60 days. It is an economical service for non-time-sensitive packages. To check how much you will have to pay in shipping click here.
Features
- It offers hassle-free custom clearance since the duty and taxes are collected from the person receiving the parcel when it is delivered.
- You can leverage its paid option of adding a return address to the package. This will ensure that the package will be returned to you in case the recipient has moved or the address is incomplete or does not exist.
Prices for Small Packet- USA Service
| Weight | Price- All locations in the USA |
| 0.1 kg | $8.68 |
| 0.25 kg | $10.60 |
| 0.5 kg | $13.87 |
| 1.0 kg | $19.96 |
| 1.5 kg | $23.40 |
| 2.0 kg | $26.34 |
Source: Canada Post
Prices for Small Packet International Air
| Weight(in kg) | Rate Code/Price | Rate Code/Price | Rate Code/Price | Rate Code/Price | Rate Code/Price | Rate Code/Price | Rate Code/Price | Rate Code/Price | Rate Code/Price | Rate Code/Price |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | |
| 0.1 | $11.67 | $11.16 | $13.59 | $12.12 | $12.53 | $12.68 | $12.68 | $13.19 | $13.15 | $13.93 |
| 0.25 | $12.78 | $12.20 | $14.87 | $13.27 | $13.71 | $13.89 | $13.89 | $14.45 | $14.38 | $15.24 |
| 0.5 | $23.85 | $22.80 | $27.80 | $25.14 | $26.01 | $25.98 | $25.96 | $27.04 | $26.89 | $27.74 |
| 1.0 | $44.97 | $43.61 | $51.63 | $46.05 | $47.39 | $49.14 | $49.54 | $50.29 | $49.37 | $53.02 |
| 1.5 | $51.31 | $54.58 | $64.89 | $57.75 | $61.84 | $67.82 | $63.54 | $64.43 | $61.89 | $67.97 |
| 2.0 | $57.63 | $65.55 | $78.14 | $69.40 | $71.94 | $79.00 | $77.52 | $78.58 | $74.38 | $82.86 |
Source: Canada Post
Prices for Small Packet International Surface Service
| Weight(in kg) | Rate Code/Price | Rate Code/Price | Rate Code/Price | Rate Code/Price | Rate Code/Price | Rate Code/Price | Rate Code/Price | Rate Code/Price | Rate Code/Price | Rate Code/Price |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | |
| 0.25 | $9.84 | $9.92 | $10.48 | $10.20 | $10.32 | $10.33 | $10.38 | $10.51 | $10.44 | $10.70 |
| 0.5 | $13.78 | $13.58 | $15.83 | $14.32 | $14.70 | $14.70 | $15.07 | $15.35 | $15.15 | $15.45 |
| 1.0 | $23.03 | $23.04 | $26.00 | $24.14 | $24.56 | $24.65 | $25.47 | $25.93 | $25.24 | $26.50 |
| 1.5 | $28.42 | $27.68 | $32.18 | $29.81 | $30.25 | $30.48 | $31.81 | $32.29 | $31.15 | $33.98 |
| 2.0 | $33.80 | $32.30 | $38.32 | $35.48 | $35.99 | $36.31 | $38.13 | $38.69 | $37.02 | $41.47 |
Source: Canada Post
Xpresspost
If you are looking for a fast and cost-effective way to ship your mail and parcels, you should opt for the Xpresspost-USA service. Your package will be delivered in two to three business days. You can also buy a Registered Mail service to send packages to the US using Xpresspost. You will receive a mailing receipt with the date you purchased the service. You will get a notification with the details of the person who received the mail, upon delivery. You can buy this service online or from the post office.
The Xpresspost charges depend upon the weight of the package, the source, the destination, and the rate code. Take for instance, for rate code 7 the price for 0.5 kg mail will be $29.25 if sent from Yukon, Northwest Territories, or Nunavut. However, sending the package of the same weight to a state for rate code 6 will cost you $28.97. You can get a shipping estimate for using Xpresspost by putting your package’s dimensions here.
Features
- You can track the package using the unique tracking number. You will be notified via email or the mobile application.
- You can leverage a $100 liability coverage to ensure your package is insured from theft, loss, or damage.
- You can ask for a signature from the person collecting the package to ensure it is delivered to the right person.
- If your parcel does not arrive on time, you will get a replacement service or credit equivalent to the shipping charges.
- By paying an additional fee, depending on your package’s weight and the destination, you can add a return address so that the package can be returned to you, in case it is undelivered.
- You can also get a liability coverage of up to $1000 by paying $2.75 per additional $100.
- You can also leverage the various pickup services. By paying a fee ranging between $3.50 to $7.50, you can get One-Time On-Demand Pickup, One-Time Third-Party On-
- Demand Pickup, Recurring Pickup, and Third-Party Recurring Pickup services.
Tracked Packet
If you want to ship items weighing less than two kg and want to keep track of the status of your shipment, you should go with this service. It will deliver your package in four to seven business days. The lowest charge for sending a package with this service is $13.05 for 0.1 kg mail and the highest cost is $27.65 for 2 kg mail. Click here to estimate how much it will cost to send a package through Tracked Packet to your clients or customers in the USA.
| Weight | Price- All locations in the USA |
| 0.1 kg | $13.05 |
| 0.25 kg | $16.73 |
| 0.5 kg | $18.49 |
| 1.0 kg | $21.95 |
| 1.5 kg | $24.90 |
| 2.0 kg | $27.65 |
Source: Canada Post
Features
- You will be provided with a unique tracking number to track your package. You will also get email notifications and messages on the mobile application.
- An automatic $100 liability coverage is added to your package when you opt for this service.
- If the recipient has moved to another place, or the address is incomplete, the package will be returned to you.
- By paying an additional fee between $3.50 and $7.50, you can get a wide range of pick-up services, such as One-Time On-Demand Pickup, One-Time Third-Party On-
- Demand pickup, Recurring Pickup, and Third-Party Recurring Pickup services.
Expedited Parcel
You should use this service if you have to send a non-time-sensitive package weighing under 30 kg. It is delivered to all US states within four to seven business days. Like Xpresspost, the prices for using this service depend upon the origin and destination of the package. Take, for instance, rate code 7, you can send a package weighing 0.5kg at the price of $21.82. You can also get a shipping charge estimate for your package by clicking here.
Features
- You can track the package using the unique tracking number. You will get email notifications and messages on the mobile app.
- It automatically adds $100 liability coverage, which protects your package from loss, damage, or a COD service failure.
- The duty charges and taxes are collected from the person receiving the package at the delivery time.
- By paying $2.75 per additional $100, you can get extra liability coverage of $1000.
- You can also avail a wide range of pick-up services such as One-Time On-Demand Pickup, and One-Time Third-Party On-Demand for $3.50 each. The Third-Party
- Recurring (Scheduled) Pickup will cost you $7.50 per week per additional address.
International Parcel- Air or Surface
If you want to send large parcels to places that do not offer Xpresspost International Service, you can opt for this service. The estimated delivery time for Air service is six to ten days and Surface service is 30-90 days. You can check out the prices as per the weight and rate code here.
Features
- Each shipment comes with an automatic $100 liability coverage to insure your package against loss, theft, or COD damage.
- You can avail an additional $1000 liability coverage feature by paying $2.75 per additional $100.
- You can also add a return address to the mail and ensure that the package will be returned to you in case the recipient’s address is incomplete or the receiver has moved.
Mailable and Non-Mailable Items From Canada Post to USA
There are certain restrictions on what can be mailed and can not be mailed to the USA through the Canada Post. Certain items require special documentation.
| Items | Details About Items |
| Prohibited Items |
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| Controlled Items | You must properly pack these items and adhere to government regulations and applicable requirements while mailing these items.
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| Heavy Items | Anything more than 30 kg is not accepted for mailing. |
| Illegal Items |
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Source: Canada Post
Conclusion
Through Canada Post, you can send letters, postcards, parcels, and several other items to the US. Depending upon the size of your package and the urgency you can choose one of the Canada Post postal services mentioned above. If you are sending direct mail, you can leverage PostGrid to send highly personalized direct mail be it letters, postcards, self-mailers, or checks. We will deliver your package to the right person quickly and at affordable prices. With our print and mail API, you can custom design, print and mail your standard and non-standard mail items. Moreover, our address verification API ensures the mail reaches its intended destination. If you want to know more about our work, request a demo today!
