In recent months, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has significantly increased its enforcement against “tech labels” and fraudulent shipping accounts. On August 12, USPS issued an industry notice stating that any package entering its delivery network without paid postage will be considered abandoned. Importantly, the account holder linked to those shipments will still be held financially responsible.
Starting September 1, 2025, USPS will introduce new measures to intercept fraudulent labels at the package delivery stage. This means that many sellers who previously relied on fake labels or unregulated accounts may be forced to return to legitimate USPS channels.
At the same time, USPS has shut down a large number of low-cost printing accounts and raised prices for many Tier-4 accounts. Since these price adjustments are being rolled out gradually, shippers have been switching frequently between different account providers.
We strongly encourage e-commerce sellers to use official USPS accounts whenever possible. This not only reduces financial and operational risk but also helps restore a healthier, more competitive market environment.
The USPS account business is becoming increasingly complex. While the market is full of different providers, the actual discount differences among legitimate accounts are often minimal. Meanwhile, major platforms such as Temu are pushing their own shipping labels, and commercial delivery companies like GOFO and UniUni are also capturing market share from small and mid-sized e-commerce sellers. Together, these factors are making the USPS account market more competitive than ever.