What happens if my USPS package weight is wrong?

If you print your own label from your USPS account and either selected wrong box or weight (on a weight based mail) then they will send you a bill to your account. They could actually refuse to ship until paid.

Does USPS package weight have to be exact?

Use a scale for accurate weight. Always round the weight up! Postal rates are premised on rounding up to the nearest ounce (for First Class) or nearest pound (for Priority and other mail classes). If you have a First Class Package that weighs 7.3 oz., it must be rated at 8 oz.

What happens if my package weighs more than shipping label?

If your parcel weight is more than what is stated on the shipping label, most courier companies will issue a surcharge for the overweight package or send it back to the pick-up address. Below we answer questions commonly asked by our customers about what happens if you put the wrong weight on your shipping label.

What happens if you put wrong weight on UPS package?

If your package is missing dimensions that result in a new dimensional weight being billed, then this will trigger the new UPS shipping charges for corrections. If your package was given to UPS with the incorrect weight, which resulted in the package having to be reweighed or triggering a dimensional adjustment.

What happens if my package weighs more?

If the shipment exceeds the maximum weight or dimensions allowed it will not be shipped to the destination, and most likely the carrier will require either the sender or the receiver to pick it up from their facilities.

What happens if my postage is not enough?

Anything that gets rejected for postage will be handled manually, and if they are missing enough postage they will usually be sent back to the sender, though occasionally they will be delivered “postage due” meaning the recipient has to make up the missing amount if they want to receive the letter.

How accurate are USPS weights?

To save time and money, a postal scale needs to be accurate to at least 1/10 of an ounce. This is because the post office can return items weighing just slightly 1/10 of an ounce over the amount of postage paid, creating more work on your to-do list.

What happens if my package is too heavy?

What happens if you Underweigh a package?

Parcels bearing insufficient postage are normally returned to the sender. If the item makes it to the destination post office, the delivery person will attempt to obtain the postage deficiency from the addressee. If the addressee refuses to pay, the article is returned to the sender.

What if package weighs more than shipping label Mercari?

To keep it simple, Mercari estimates the shipping weight for you when you list. If you ship a package that exceeds the size and weight limits on the label, you’ll be responsible for the overage fees and will not qualify for Shipping Protection. Additional shipping fees will be deducted from your Mercari balance.

How do I pay USPS postage due?

Customers must pay in cash for postage-due mail before the mail is delivered. If postage-due collections equal about $10 or more every 60 days, payment may be made by advance deposit of money in a postage due account.