A series of blue foam dots are the Postal Service’s secret to transporting valuable items.
The Postal Service™ is introducing three new Priority Mail Flat Rate Precious Cargo Boxes™ to allow customers to ship their valuable items (precious cargo) in a secure and reliable manner.
A pilot test beginning on September 1, 2016, will last for approximately six months. During the pilot, the boxes can only be purchased at the Postal Store® at https:⁄⁄store.usps.com⁄store. Further availability will be determined after the pilot test is completed.
Customers using the new Priority Mail Flat Rate Precious Cargo Boxes will be charged Priority Mail Flat Rate® postage. However, the cost of the boxes will be an additional $6.99 for the small box, $12.99 for the medium box, and $15.99 for the large box.
SFRBPC3 (Cell phone box) Small Flat Rate ($6.99)
Inner Dimensions (inches) — 7-3⁄8 x 4-1⁄2 x 1-3⁄8
Outer Dimensions (inches) — 7-3⁄4 x 5-1⁄4 x 1-1⁄2
FRB1PC2 (Tablet box) Medium Flat Rate ($12.99)
Inner Dimensions (inches) — 11-3⁄4 x 11-1⁄4 x 2-5⁄8
Outer Dimensions (inches) — 12-1⁄2 x 11-3⁄8 x 2-3⁄4
LFRBPC1 (Laptop box) Large Flat Rate ($15.99)
Inner Dimensions (inches) — 17 x 13-5⁄8 x 3
Outer Dimensions (inches) — 17-15⁄16 x 14 x 3-1⁄8
— Shipping Products and Services,New Products and Innovation, 9-15-16
