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10 points: What is the difference between USPS Priority Mail International and USPS Standard?

What is the difference between USPS Priority Mail International and USPS Standard? I am from Canada and ordered something from the U.S. (Michigan). Which is the better method, and why? Thanks in advance, and 10 points to the best answer.

Public Comments

1. The only difference is the weight of the package. If it's under about a pound, it goes standard, otherwise it's Priority. Outside of that, there's no difference.
2. By "Standard", I am assuming that you are referring to USPS First-Class Mail International. The main difference between this method and USPS Priority International is speed, and Priority is the faster mail class with a transit time of ~6-10 days. To touch on the comment regarding weight from the other answer, it is true that heavier items cannot be shipped using First-Class Mail International as there is a weight restriction of 4 lbs. However, for items under 4 lbs, First-Class or Priority can be used. First-Class it more economical, but Priority typically has faster delivery times. Given Michigan's geographical location, there may not necessarily be much a difference between the two mail classes depending on where in Canada they are shipped to. Chuck Stamps.com