USPS Package Intercept costs $19.45 in 2026
Package Intercept lets you stop a package or send it somewhere else after it is already in the mail. USPS charges $19.45 per package, for items going to US addresses.
Package Intercept fee from USPS
| Package Intercept, per piece (domestic only) | $19.45 |
|---|---|
| Certified Mail, for comparison | $5.55 |
| Signature Confirmation, counter | $5.15 |
The fee is per package. Source: USPS Notice 123, Price List, effective July 12, 2026 (Postal Explorer).
What changes your price
- Per package. Each package you stop costs $19.45.
- Domestic only. It is for packages to US addresses.
Ways to pay less
- Double check the address before you mail. Fixing it later costs $19.45.
- If the item is cheap, it may cost less to let it deliver and ask for it back.
How we got these numbers
USPS sets one national price for package intercept. Every price on this page comes from USPS Notice 123, the official price list the Postal Service publishes. The prices we use took effect on July 12, 2026. Where we show a total, we simply add up the separate USPS fees, so you can see what one item costs all in. We do not add our own guesses or use a calculator, because USPS sets these fees and they are the same at every Post Office. USPS changes its prices from time to time, so check the price at the counter if your visit is far from September 26, 2026, the day we last checked.
Common questions
How much is USPS Package Intercept?
$19.45 per package.
Does it work for international mail?
No, it is listed for domestic packages only.