Ship books, educational materials, and media at economical rates with USPS Media Mail. The affordable way to send qualifying media items.
2-8 business days
No
Starting at $3.49
Media Mail is limited to books, sound recordings, recorded video tapes, printed music, recorded computer-readable media, manuscripts, play scripts, printed educational charts, loose-leaf pages and binders consisting of medical information, and 16mm or narrower width films. Items containing advertising do not qualify.
Media Mail typically takes 2-8 business days for delivery, depending on the distance. It's not the fastest shipping method, but it offers significant cost savings for eligible items.
Media Mail does not automatically include tracking, but you can add USPS Tracking for an additional fee. Adding tracking allows you to monitor your shipment's progress and confirm delivery.
Yes, Media Mail packages may be inspected by USPS to verify that the contents qualify for Media Mail rates. If non-qualifying items are found, the recipient may be charged the difference between Media Mail and Priority Mail rates.
No, Media Mail is a domestic service only, available within the United States and to APO/FPO/DPO addresses. For international shipments of books and media, you'll need to use First-Class Mail International, Priority Mail International, or other international shipping services.
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