During the year-end holiday season of 2025, online shopping demand in the U.S. is expected to surge significantly. This sharp increase will lead to a substantial rise in the volume of orders handled by shipping carriers. To maintain operational capacity, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced the implementation of a peak-season surcharge on all shipments during this period.
Accordingly, FlashShip will adjust shipping rates for all “Ship by Seller” orders using USPS services through the FlashShip system, in order to accurately reflect the actual costs in line with USPS regulations.
USPS Peak Season Surcharge 2025
- Surcharge Amount: USD 0.4 per order
- Effective Period: October 6, 2025 – January 19, 2026 (VN time)
- Scope of Application: All Ship by Seller orders using USPS via FlashShip
- Note: This surcharge is a policy implemented by USPS across its entire U.S. shipping network. FlashShip is only adjusting rates in accordance with the official USPS announcement and is not applying an additional surcharge of its own.
Reasons for USPS Peak Season Surcharge
- A significant surge in order volume during Q4 driven by major events such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas, and New Year.
- Higher operating costs as USPS expands processing capacity, hires additional seasonal staff, and increases overtime to meet demand.
- Ensuring the maintenance of fast, reliable delivery service throughout the peak season.
What Sellers Should Do to Adapt
- Adjust product prices to reflect the $0.4/order surcharge and protect profit margins.
- Prepare a Q4 sales plan, including product inventory and transparent policy updates for customers.
- Closely monitor key shipping milestones during the peak season to align marketing strategies effectively.
FlashShip’s Commitment
FlashShip will continue to stand by the seller community throughout the peak season. We are committed to:
- Providing full transparency and timely updates on all USPS policy changes.
- Maintaining stable U.S. fulfillment services, with production from 1 day and domestic shipping from 2 days.
- Maximizing support for sellers in optimizing costs and order operations.
Please note: The 2025 peak season surcharge is entirely implemented by USPS across its shipping network. FlashShip is only adjusting prices in accordance with this policy. Sellers are encouraged to update their pricing promptly to protect profit margins and be fully prepared for the year-end sales season.
For any questions, please contact the FlashShip fanpage or our Support Team for quick assistance.
