Magazines & Newspapers  
Use these tips to send periodicals domestically and internationally.
 
 
Domestic Periodicals Mail
Periodicals mail
What you can send:

Newspapers
Newsletters
Magazines

Guidelines:

Periodicals must be issued regularly at a predetermined frequency (at least four times a year).
An application must be submitted to receive Periodicals rates.

How to qualify for Periodicals rates:

General qualifications and requirements
Non-profit, classroom, and Science of Agriculture qualifications
In-county rates/preferred rates qualifications
Apply for Periodicals mail rates

Volume discounts:

No minimum volume to receive discounts
Barcoded discounts are available

Special features:

Include ads, inserts, and product samples in your publications with Periodicals Ride-Along

Service references:

Service Guide to Periodicals
Discount Mailing Services (volume mailing)
Guide to Mailing for Businesses and Organizations

Rates:

Domestic volume shipping calculator
Periodicals mail rate tables


 
International Periodicals Mail
Publishers’ Periodicals (international mailing)
What you can send:

Newspapers
Newsletters
Magazines

Guidelines:

Periodicals may be mailed to countries outside of the U.S., including Canada.
Maximum weight is four lbs.
Packages are subject to Customs requirements.
An application must be submitted to mail at Periodicals rates.

How to qualify for Publishers’ Periodicals rates:

General qualifications and requirements

Volume discounts:

No minimum is required to receive volume discounts.
Discounts are available for M-bag and drop shipments.

Service references:

International Mail Manual

Rates:

International volume shipping rate calculator