How to Format a Puerto Rico Address
The parcels that have been dispatched and are traveling to Puerto Rico utilize a set-up same as US shipments. The USPS concedes Puerto Rico addresses domiciliary. The significant dissimilarity uses a word known as "Calle," which in Spanish signifies "street."
The parcels that have been dispatched and are traveling to Puerto Rico utilize a set-up same as US shipments. The USPS concedes Puerto Rico addresses domiciliary. The significant dissimilarity uses a word known as "Calle," which in Spanish signifies "street."
For the shipments to Puerto Rico addresses, Calle should be put down before the street's name. An example could be 236 Calle Madrid Street Apt 9.
There are a lot of address structures that are particular to the location of the apartment, for example:
- An Address is consisting of Three Lines.
- An Address is consisting of Four Lines.
- Apartment Building along with Street Address
- Condominium including Street Address
You can check the accurate structuring and any anomalies for these addresses on the address page of USPS's Puerto Rico.
How to Structure Your Puerto Rico Address Using Shipping Easy
Currently, you can't use special characters, like ¿ ¡ ñ é í ó ú ü. Hence you should eliminate all these and replace them using Roman alphabets. To give allowance for extra space, you may use some abbreviations. Google Translate is a handy tool for considering what types of alteration you can introduce.
1. In the field of 1st Address Line, you should write the number of the apartment/house/building. Following that, you should write 'Calle.' ex: 19 Soleil Calle.
2. In the 2nd Address Line, you should write the name of the condominium, the building, or maybe the apartment name. For example, Villa Equable 2
3. You should choose "Puerto Rico" in the field of State.
4. You will have to choose "United States" in the field of Country.
5. Also, you should write the zip code in the field of Postal Code. You can use USPS Verification Tool to confirm the zip code.
Learn More: Know the Difference between Delivery and Shipping Address
Calculating Your Package's Cubic Tier
For Boxes and Rigid Packages:
- Measure the outer dimensions (length, width, height) in inches
- Round each measurement down to the nearest quarter inch
- Multiply length x width x height
- Divide the result by 1728 (cubic inches in a cubic foot)
- The result is your package's cubic feet measurement
Example: For a box measuring 12.3" x 9.5" x 3":
- Round down to 12.25" x 9.5" x 3"
- 12.25 x 9.5 x 3 = 349.125
- 349.125 / 1728 = 0.202 cubic feet
- This package falls into the 0.3 cubic feet pricing tier
Note: Maximum size for any single dimension is 18 inches
For Envelopes and Soft Packs:
- Measure the length and width of the empty envelope
- Round down to the nearest quarter inch
- Add the length and width together
- Use the total to determine the pricing tier:
- Tier 0.1: Up to 21"
- Tier 0.2: 21.01" to 27"
- Tier 0.3: 27.01" to 31"
- Tier 0.4: 31.01" to 34"
- Tier 0.5: 34.01" to 36"
Restrictions
- Tubes and rolls are not eligible for Cubic pricing
- Maximum combined length and girth is 84 inches
Benefits of Using Priority Mail Cubic
- Cost savings: Cheaper than weight-based pricing for small, heavy items
- Predictable pricing: Easy to calculate shipping costs based on box dimensions
- Fast delivery: 1-3 business day delivery to any US address, including PO boxes
- Free tracking: Monitor shipments at no extra cost
- Included insurance: $100 of coverage with every shipment
- No surcharges: Residential and fuel surcharges included in the price
Tips for Maximizing Savings
- Optimize packaging: Use the smallest box possible that safely fits your items
- Consider breaking up large orders: Sometimes shipping in multiple smaller boxes can be cheaper
- Use cubic feet calculators: Online tools can help quickly determine your package's tier
- Compare rates: Always compare Cubic rates with other shipping methods
- Use Commercial Pricing: Accessing Commercial Pricing rates can lead to even more savings
2024 USPS Priority Mail Cubic Rates
Accessing Priority Mail Cubic Rates
Priority Mail Cubic isn't available at regular Post Office counters. However, many online shipping platforms and 3PL providers offer access to these rates. By partnering with a fulfillment provider, you can easily access these discounted rates and streamline your shipping process. For small-scale sellers not yet ready for a 3PL, Pirate Ship offers free access to USPS Priority Mail Cubic rates with no monthly fees or minimums.
