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How to get USPS Ground Advantage rates for your ecommerce store

Replace discontinued First-Class Package / Parcel Select / Retail Ground methods with USPS Ground Advantage

What is USPS Ground Advantage?

On July 9, 2023, USPS launched USPS Ground Advantage, an affordable domestic ground service that replaced First-Class Package, Parcel Select Ground, and Retail Ground. USPS also retired the Ground Return and First-Class Package Return services.

Replace discontinued methods in SKULabs

In SKULabs, the retired USPS methods are marked (Discontinued), for example First Class Mail (Discontinued) and Parcel Select (Discontinued). They no longer switch to Ground Advantage automatically, so replace them anywhere you still use them:

  1. Go to Settings > Shipping and check your shipping presets and shipping rules. Change any discontinued USPS method to Ground Advantage.

  2. Check each store's default shipping settings for discontinued USPS methods.

  3. Fetch rates on a test order to confirm Ground Advantage appears.

If you're switching USPS providers at the same time, see Switching primary carriers. For USPS rates available through SKULabs, see What are SKULabs USPS Discounts?

Why USPS Ground Advantage?

  • Ships to all 50 states, U.S. military bases, territories, possessions, and Freely Associated States.

  • Fast delivery: expected delivery in 2–5 business days across the continental United States, with tracking included.

  • Insured shipments: includes $100 of insurance at no extra cost, with the option to buy more coverage.

  • Returns: offers a Ground Advantage Return service.

  • Hazmat: the main USPS option for hazardous materials that can't go by air.

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