Before the Postal Storm Hits...What to Do Now

Further, imported paper tends to be flimsier than domestic paper of comparable weight. And because the USPS is bringing back the “droop test,” verify that imported papers meet the “droop” specs.

Lessons Learned

1. Plan now. You only have until early May when the new postal rates go into effect.

2. If you think you’ve cut all you can cut, think again. Or ask your vendors what they suggest. If the PRC rates are enacted as is, it’ll have been 16 years since the last postage increase of this magnitude.