{"id":5020,"date":"2024-07-14T07:44:23","date_gmt":"2024-04-07T13:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coolparcel.com\/blog\/what-if-package-weighs-more-than-shipping-label-usps\/"},"modified":"2024-07-14T07:44:23","modified_gmt":"2024-07-14T11:44:23","slug":"what-if-package-weighs-more-than-shipping-label-usps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coolparcel.com\/blog\/what-if-package-weighs-more-than-shipping-label-usps\/","title":{"rendered":"what if package weighs more than shipping label usps?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If a package weighs more than the shipping label indicates, USPS may return the package to the sender, charge the recipient for the additional postage, or deliver the package and bill the recipient for the extra postage. It&#8217;s important to accurately weigh and label packages to avoid any issues with shipping. If you&#8217;re unsure about the weight of your package, it&#8217;s best to visit a USPS location to have it weighed and labeled correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/coolparcel.com\/courier\/usps\/\" style=\"border-radius:100px;background-color:#e6d24a\">Ship USPS here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">1. What happens if a package weighs more than the shipping label indicates when using USPS?<br \/>If a package weighs more than the shipping label indicates, USPS will either return the package to the sender for additional postage or deliver the package and charge the recipient for the additional postage due.<br \/><br \/>2. Can I still send a package if it weighs more than the shipping label indicates?<br \/>Yes, you can still send a package if it weighs more than the shipping label indicates, but you will need to pay the additional postage at the time of mailing.<br \/><br \/>3. How can I avoid the issue of a package weighing more than the shipping label indicates?<br \/>To avoid the issue of a package weighing more than the shipping label indicates, it is important to accurately weigh and measure the package before affixing the shipping label. Additionally, consider using a scale and measuring the dimensions of the package to ensure accurate postage calculation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If a package weighs more than the shipping label indicates, USPS may return the package to the sender, charge the recipient for the additional postage, or deliver the package and bill the recipient for the extra postage. It&#8217;s important to accurately weigh and label packages to avoid any issues with shipping. 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