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barge in approximate position 32°46′03″
N, 117°13′11″ W.
(b) Enforcement Period. This section
will be enforced from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
on December 12, 2009. If the event
concludes prior to the scheduled
termination time, the Captain of the Port
will cease enforcement of this safety
zone and will announce that fact via
Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
(c) Definitions. The following
definition applies to this section:
Designated representative means any
commissioned, warrant, or petty officers
of the Coast Guard on board Coast
Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, or local,
state, or federal law enforcement vessels
who have been authorized to act on the
behalf of the Captain of the Port.
(d) Regulations. (1) Entry into, transit
through or anchoring within this safety
zone is prohibited unless authorized by
the Captain of the Port of San Diego or
his designated on-scene representative.
(2) Mariners requesting permission to
transit through the safety zone may
request authorization to do so from the
Sector San Diego Command Center. The
Command Center may be contacted on
VHF–FM Channel 16.
(3) All persons and vessels must
comply with the instructions of the
Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the
designated representative.
(4) Upon being hailed by U.S. Coast
Guard patrol personnel by siren, radio,
flashing light, or other means, the
operator of a vessel must proceed as
directed.
(5) The Coast Guard may be assisted
by other Federal, State, or local
agencies.
Dated: October 20, 2009.
T.H. Farris,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port San Diego.
[FR Doc. E9–26992 Filed 11–9–09; 8:45 am]
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 20
International Product and Price
Changes
Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The Postal Service is revising
Mailing Standards of the United States
Postal Service, International Mail
Manual (IMM®), to reflect changes to
the prices for the following Shipping
Services:
• Global Express Guaranteed®
(GXG®).
• Express Mail International® (EMI).
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• Priority Mail International® (PMI).
In addition to the above shipping
services changes the Postal Service adds
an individual country listing for Kosovo
to reflect it’s independence from the
Republic of Serbia.
We are implementing this
international price change concurrent
with our domestic shipping services
price change. The price increases for
retail services average 4.1 percent for
GXG service; 2.9 percent for Express
Mail International service; and 3.0
percent for Priority Mail International
service.
DATES:
Effective Date: January 4, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Obataiye B. Akinwole at 703–292–5260.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
September 22, 2009, the Governors of
the Postal Service established new
prices for shipping services. The new
prices are effective on January 4, 2010.
Only the shipping services prices will
change in January.
This final rule describes the
international price changes and the
mailing standards changes required for
implementation.
Global Express Guaranteed
Global Express Guaranteed (GXG)
service is an international expedited
delivery service provided through an
alliance with FedEx Express. GXG
service provides reliable, high-speed,
date-certain service with a money-back
guarantee to over 190 countries.
The price increase for retail GXG
service averages approximately 4.1
percent. The commercial base price for
customers who prepare and pay for
shipments online at USPS.com or by
using an authorized PC Postage® vendor
remains 10 percent below the retail
price.
Express Mail International
The price increase for retail Priority
Mail International service averages
approximately 3.0 percent. The
commercial base price for customers
that prepare and pay for shipments
online at usps.com or by using an
authorized PC Postage vendor remains 5
percent below the retail price.
Kosovo
We are adding an Individual Country
Listing for Kosovo. This change is
necessary to reflect Kosovo’s
independence from Serbia.
The Postal Service hereby adopts the
following changes to Mailing Standards
of the United States Postal Service,
International Mail Manual (IMM),
which is incorporated by reference in
the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39
CFR 20.1
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20
Foreign relations, International postal
services.
■ Accordingly, 39 CFR Part 20 is
amended as follows:
PART 20—[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for 39 CFR
Part 20 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301–
307; 39 U.S.C. 401, 403, 404, 407, 414, 416,
3001–3011, 3201–3219, 3403–3406, 3621,
3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001.
2. Revise the following sections of
Mailing Standards of the United States
Postal Service, International Mail
Manual (IMM), as follows:
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Conditions for Mailing
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Global Express Guaranteed
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213 Prices and Postage Payment
Methods
Express Mail International (EMI)
service provides reliable, high-speed
service to over 190 countries with a
money-back, date-certain delivery
guarantee to select destinations.
The price increase for retail Express
Mail International service averages
approximately 2.9 percent. The
commercial base price for customers
that prepare and pay for shipments
online at USPS.com or by using an
authorized PC Postage vendor remains 8
percent below the retail price.
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Priority Mail International
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Kosovo ........................................
Priority Mail International (PMI)
service offers economical prices for
reliable delivery of documents and
merchandise, usually within 6 to 10
business days to many major markets.
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Groups
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Exhibit 213.5
Destinating Countries and Price Groups
[Add a listing for Kosovo as follows:]
GXG price
group
Country
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Express Mail International
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Methods
223.1
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Priority Mail International Flat-Rate
Envelope and Small Flat-Rate Box
[Revise Exhibit 233.12 by changing the
prices as follows:]
Prices
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223.12 Express Mail International
Flat-Rate Envelope Prices
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Canada & Mexico .............................
All other countries .............................
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Exhibit 223.12
[Revise Exhibit 223.12 by changing the
prices as follows:]
Canada & Mexico .............................
All other countries .............................
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$26.95
28.95
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Exhibit 243.13
First-Class Mail International Price
Groups
$11.45
13.45
[Add an alphabetical listing for Kosovo
in Exhibit 243.13 as follows:]
Price
group
Country
Priority Mail International—Regular/
Medium and Large Flat-Rate Boxes
[Revise Exhibit 233.13 by changing the
prices as follows:]
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Kosovo ..................................
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290
Commercial Services
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Regular/
medium
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$33.95
55.95
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292.452 Presorted Mail—Direct
Country Bundle Label
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First-Class Mail International
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Exhibit 292.452
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IPA Country Price Groups and Foreign
Exchange Offices
243.1
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243 Prices and Postage Payment
Methods
[Add an alphabetical listing for Kosovo
in Exhibit 292.452 as follows:]
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Prices
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Destination code
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Kosovo .....................................................
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Pristina ....................................................
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PRN .........................................................
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Price group
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Country Price Groups and Weight
Limits
[Add an alphabetical reference for
Kosovo as follows:]
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Kosovo, Republic of * * * [INSERT
PAGE NUMBER]
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Index of Countries and Localities
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Exchange office name
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Country
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292 International Priority Airmail
(IPA) Service
Large
$26.95
43.45
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233.12 Priority Mail International
Flat-Rate Envelope and Small Flat-Rate
Box
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Canada & Mexico .....
All other countries .....
Prices
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International
destination
233 Prices and Postage Payment
Methods
233.1
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Exhibit 233.13
Priority Mail International
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233.13 Priority Mail International
Regular/Medium and Large Flat-Rate
Boxes
Express Mail International Flat-Rate
Envelope
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243.13 Destinating Countries and
Price Groups
Exhibit 233.12
[Add an alphabetical listing for Kosovo
as follows:]
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GXG
GXG
EMI
EMI
PMI 1
PMI
FCMI
FCMI
Price group
Country
Max. wt.
(lbs.)
Price group
Max. wt.
(lbs.)
Price group
Max. wt.
(lbs.)
Price group
Max. wt.2
(lbs.)
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Individual Country Listings
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provided replace the Global Express
Guaranteed price table with the
appropriate table based on the prices
below:]
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Express Mail International—Flat Rate
[For each country that offers Express
Mail International flat-rate service,
revise the flat-rate section as follows:]
[For all countries except Canada and
Mexico:]
Flat-Rate Envelope: $28.95
[For Canada and Mexico:]
Flat-Rate Envelope: $26.95
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Priority Mail International—Flat Rate
[For each country that offers Priority
Mail International flat-rate service,
revise the lines of text for the flat-rate
envelope and flat-rate boxes as follows:]
[For all countries except Canada and
Mexico:]
Flat-Rate Envelope or Small Flat-Rate
Box: $13.45
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Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular/Medium—
$43.45; Large—$55.95
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[For Canada and Mexico:]
[Add an individual country listing for
Kosovo, Republic of as follows:]
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Kosovo, Republic of
Prohibitions (130)
Weapons and ammunition by private
individuals.
Cigarette paper.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes
(paper money); securities payable to
bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold,
and silver, manufactured or not;
precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles.
Lottery tickets and advertisements
concerning lotteries.
Radioactive materials.
Observations
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Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular/Medium—
$26.95; Large—$33.95
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No list furnished.
Items sent to certain individuals and
entities in Kosovo must be licensed by
the U.S. Treasury Department. These
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Customs Forms Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items
and Priority Mail International flat-rate
envelopes and small flat-rate boxes:
PS Form 2976 or 2976–A (see 123.61).
Priority Mail International parcels: PS
Form 2976–A inside 2976–E (envelope)
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price
Group 4
Restrictions
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Flat-Rate Envelope or Small Flat-Rate
Box: $11.45
individuals and entities are identified
on the treasury Department’s specially
Designated Nationals list, available at
https://www.treas.gov/offices/
enforcement/ofac/sdn. Certain
shipments may also require a license by
the U.S. Commerce Department under
the Export Administration Regulations
(530).
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Insurance (215.5)
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Insured amount
not over
(1)
$100 ..........................................................................................................................
200
300
400
500
600
700
Insured amount
not over
Fee
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7.00
For document reconstruction insurance or non-document insurance coverage above $800, add
$1.00 per $100 or fraction thereof, up to a maximum of $2,499 per shipment.
$1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
800 ............................................................................................................................
Fee
1 No
$2,499 max ...............................................
$24.00
fee.
Value Limit (211.2)
The maximum value of a GXG
shipment to this country is $2,499 or a
lesser amount if limited by content or
value.
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold
on its face the postage and the plastic
pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping
Invoice (shipping label). The shipping
label is approximately 5.5 inches high
and 9.5 inches long, and the plastic
pouch that carries it is approximately 7
inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches.
Maximum width: 35 inches.
Maximum height: 46 inches.
Maximum length and girth combined:
108 inches.
Weight not over
(ozs.)
$0.98
1.82
2.66
3.50
Priority Mail International—Flat Rate
See Publication 141, Global Express
Guaranteed Service Guide, for
information about areas served in the
destination country, allowable contents,
packaging and labeling requirements,
tracking and tracing, service standards,
and other conditions for mailing.
Flat-Rate Envelope or Small Flat-Rate
Box: $13.45
Express Mail International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price
Group 5
[Insert the Priority Mail International
table for price group 5 with a weight
limit of 70 pounds.]
Notes: Ordinary Priority Mail International
includes indemnity at no cost based on
weight. (See 230.)
May contain items that may be sent as
First-Class Mail International. The
maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular/Medium—
$43.45; Large—$55.95
The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the
limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less.
Size Limits
See 236.2
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Letters
Price
1 .......................
2 .......................
3 .......................
3.5 ....................
General Conditions for Mailing
Note: A letter meeting one or more of the nonmachinable characteristics in 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable surcharge of $0.20.
Large Envelopes (Flats)
Weight not over (ozs.)
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(ozs.)
Price
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$1.24
2.08
2.92
3.76
4.60
5.44
6.28
7.12
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
Price
$8.84
10.56
12.28
14.00
15.72
17.44
19.16
20.88
Weight
not over
(ozs.)
Price
44
48
52
56
60
64
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$22.60
24.32
26.04
27.76
29.48
31.20
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Weight
not over
(ozs.)
Price
Packages (Small Packets)
Weight not over (ozs.)
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Price
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2.28
3.12
3.96
4.80
5.64
6.48
7.32
Restricted Delivery (350)
Size Limits
Letters: See 243.2
Return Receipt (340)
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Fee: $2.30.
Available for registered mail only.
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Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1)
Serbia, Republic of
$0.98
Country Conditions for Mailing
Airmail M-bags (260)—Direct Sack to
One Addressee
Weight not over 11 lbs. ....................
Each additional pound or fraction of
a pound .........................................
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
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3.25
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Observations
[Delete observation # 7.]
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Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. E9–26987 Filed 11–5–09; 4:15 pm]
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail
International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Extra Services
POSTAL SERVICE
Certificate of Mailing (313)
39 CFR Part 111
Fee: $1.15.
Pricing and Mailing Standards
Changes for Shipping Services
COD and Certified
NOT for International Mail.
Postal ServiceTM.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
Insurance (320)
ACTION:
Priority Mail International insurance
coverage is not available to Kosovo.
Only ordinary (uninsured) parcels may
be sent to addressees in Kosovo.
SUMMARY: The Postal Service is revising
Mailing Standards of the United States
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
(DMM®), to reflect changes to prices
and mailing standards for the following
Shipping Services:
• Express Mail®
• Priority Mail®
• Parcel Select®
• Parcel Return Service
DATES: Effective Date: January 4, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Gullo (202) 268–8057, Carol A. Lunkins
(202) 268–7262, or Mary Collins (202)
268–5440.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
September 22, 2009, the Governors of
the Postal Service established new
prices and product features for Shipping
Services. This final rule describes price
and product changes and the
corresponding mailing standards to
implement them.
International Business Reply Service
(382)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45;
Cards $0.95.
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available.
International Reply Coupons (381)
Fee: $2.10.
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Registered Mail (330)
Fee: $11.50.
Maximum Indemnity: $47.93.
Available for First-Class Mail
International, including postcards, and
matter for the blind or other physically
handicapped persons. Not applicable to
M-bags.
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12.48
14.20
15.92
17.64
19.36
21.08
Weight
not over
(ozs.)
Price
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52
56
60
64
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24.52
26.24
27.96
29.68
31.40
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Express Mail
NOT Available.
Postcards: See 243.1
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20
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28
32
36
40
Price
On average, Express Mail prices
increase 4.5 percent as follows:
• Retail prices—4.5 percent
• Commercial base prices—4.5
percent
• Commercial plus prices—4.4
percent
Priority Mail
On average, Priority Mail prices
increase 3.3 percent as follows:
• Retail prices—3.9 percent
• Commercial base prices—2.9
percent
• Commercial plus prices—0.9
percent
The Priority Mail flat-rate envelope
and small flat-rate box are now
separately priced as follows:
• Retail:
Flat-Rate Envelope—$4.90
Small Flat-Rate Box—$4.95
• Commercial base:
Flat-Rate Envelope—$4.75
Small Flat-Rate Box—$4.85
• Commercial plus:
Flat-Rate Envelope—$4.70
Flat-Rate Padded Envelope—$4.95
Small Flat-Rate Box—$4.80
The one-pound price for Priority Mail
is now priced according to weight and
zone based on seven zone separations as
follows: (Local, 1, 2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7),
and (8).
Commercial Plus Prices
New and convenient shipping options
for Priority Mail commercial plus
mailers are introduced as follows:
• New Priority Mail 0.5-Pound Price
for items weighing up to 0.5 pound.
• New Flat-Rate Padded Envelope,
which is priced slightly higher than the
conventional flat-rate envelope.
• New Commercial Plus Cubic Prices
for flats and parcels.
Commercial Plus Cubic Prices
To qualify for commercial plus cubic
prices, each mailpiece must measure .50
cubic foot or less and weigh 20 pounds
or less. Mailings must qualify for
commercial base prices with an annual
total volume of 250,000 pieces or more
or mailers must have a customer
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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 216 (Tuesday, November 10, 2009)]
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[FR Doc No: E9-26987]
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 20
International Product and Price Changes
AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Final rule.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United
States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM[supreg]), to
reflect changes to the prices for the following Shipping Services:
Global Express Guaranteed[supreg] (GXG[supreg]).
Express Mail International[supreg] (EMI).
Priority Mail International[supreg] (PMI).
In addition to the above shipping services changes the Postal
Service adds an individual country listing for Kosovo to reflect it's
independence from the Republic of Serbia.
We are implementing this international price change concurrent with
our domestic shipping services price change. The price increases for
retail services average 4.1 percent for GXG service; 2.9 percent for
Express Mail International service; and 3.0 percent for Priority Mail
International service.
DATES: Effective Date: January 4, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Obataiye B. Akinwole at 703-292-5260.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 22, 2009, the Governors of the
Postal Service established new prices for shipping services. The new
prices are effective on January 4, 2010. Only the shipping services
prices will change in January.
This final rule describes the international price changes and the
mailing standards changes required for implementation.
Global Express Guaranteed
Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) service is an international
expedited delivery service provided through an alliance with FedEx
Express. GXG service provides reliable, high-speed, date-certain
service with a money-back guarantee to over 190 countries.
The price increase for retail GXG service averages approximately
4.1 percent. The commercial base price for customers who prepare and
pay for shipments online at USPS.com or by using an authorized PC
Postage[supreg] vendor remains 10 percent below the retail price.
Express Mail International
Express Mail International (EMI) service provides reliable, high-
speed service to over 190 countries with a money-back, date-certain
delivery guarantee to select destinations.
The price increase for retail Express Mail International service
averages approximately 2.9 percent. The commercial base price for
customers that prepare and pay for shipments online at USPS.com or by
using an authorized PC Postage vendor remains 8 percent below the
retail price.
Priority Mail International
Priority Mail International (PMI) service offers economical prices
for reliable delivery of documents and merchandise, usually within 6 to
10 business days to many major markets.
The price increase for retail Priority Mail International service
averages approximately 3.0 percent. The commercial base price for
customers that prepare and pay for shipments online at usps.com or by
using an authorized PC Postage vendor remains 5 percent below the
retail price.
Kosovo
We are adding an Individual Country Listing for Kosovo. This change
is necessary to reflect Kosovo's independence from Serbia.
The Postal Service hereby adopts the following changes to Mailing
Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail
Manual (IMM), which is incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal
Regulations. See 39 CFR 20.1
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20
Foreign relations, International postal services.
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Accordingly, 39 CFR Part 20 is amended as follows:
PART 20--[AMENDED]
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1. The authority citation for 39 CFR Part 20 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301-307; 39 U.S.C. 401,
403, 404, 407, 414, 416, 3001-3011, 3201-3219, 3403-3406, 3621,
3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001.
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2. Revise the following sections of Mailing Standards of the United
States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM), as follows:
* * * * *
2 Conditions for Mailing
210 Global Express Guaranteed
* * * * *
213 Prices and Postage Payment Methods
* * * * *
213.5 Destinating Countries and Price Groups
* * * * *
Exhibit 213.5
Destinating Countries and Price Groups
[Add a listing for Kosovo as follows:]
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GXG price
Country group
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* * * * *
Kosovo...................................................... 4
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* * * * *
220 Express Mail International
* * * * *
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223 Price and Postage Payment Methods
223.1 Prices
* * * * *
223.12 Express Mail International Flat-Rate Envelope Prices
* * * * *
Exhibit 223.12
Express Mail International Flat-Rate Envelope
[Revise Exhibit 223.12 by changing the prices as follows:]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Canada & Mexico................................................ $26.95
All other countries............................................ 28.95
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* * * * *
230 Priority Mail International
* * * * *
233 Prices and Postage Payment Methods
233.1 Prices
* * * * *
233.12 Priority Mail International Flat-Rate Envelope and Small Flat-
Rate Box
* * * * *
Exhibit 233.12
Priority Mail International Flat-Rate Envelope and Small Flat-Rate Box
[Revise Exhibit 233.12 by changing the prices as follows:]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Canada & Mexico................................................ $11.45
All other countries............................................ 13.45
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233.13 Priority Mail International Regular/Medium and Large Flat-Rate
Boxes
* * * * *
Exhibit 233.13
Priority Mail International--Regular/Medium and Large Flat-Rate Boxes
[Revise Exhibit 233.13 by changing the prices as follows:]
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Regular/
International destination medium Large
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Canada & Mexico................................... $26.95 $33.95
All other countries............................... 43.45 55.95
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* * * * *
240 First-Class Mail International
* * * * *
243 Prices and Postage Payment Methods
243.1 Prices
* * * * *
243.13 Destinating Countries and Price Groups
* * * * *
Exhibit 243.13
First-Class Mail International Price Groups
[Add an alphabetical listing for Kosovo in Exhibit 243.13 as follows:]
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Country Price group
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* * * * *
Kosovo.................................................. 5
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* * * * *
290 Commercial Services
* * * * *
292 International Priority Airmail (IPA) Service
* * * * *
292.452 Presorted Mail--Direct Country Bundle Label
* * * * *
Exhibit 292.452
IPA Country Price Groups and Foreign Exchange Offices
[Add an alphabetical listing for Kosovo in Exhibit 292.452 as follows:]
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Country Exchange office name Destination code Price group
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* * * * * * *
Kosovo.................................. Pristina.................. PRN....................... 12
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* * * * *
Index of Countries and Localities
* * * * *
[Add an alphabetical reference for Kosovo as follows:]
* * * * *
Kosovo, Republic of * * * [INSERT PAGE NUMBER]
* * * * *
Country Price Groups and Weight Limits
[Add an alphabetical listing for Kosovo as follows:]
* * * * *
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Country GXG GXG EMI EMI PMI \1\ PMI FCMI FCMI
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Max. wt. Max. wt. Max. wt. Max. wt.\2\
Price group (lbs.) Price group (lbs.) Price group (lbs.) Price group (lbs.)
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* * * * * * *
Kosovo.................................. 4 70 - - 5 70 5 3.5/4
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* * * * *
Individual Country Listings
* * * * *
Country Conditions for Mailing
* * * * *
[For each country for which a Global Express Guaranteed price table is
provided replace the Global Express Guaranteed price table with the
appropriate table based on the prices below:]
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[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR10NO09.054
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[For each country for which an Express Mail International price table
is provided replace the Express Mail International price table with the
appropriate table based on the prices below:]
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Express Mail International--Flat Rate
[For each country that offers Express Mail International flat-rate
service, revise the flat-rate section as follows:]
[For all countries except Canada and Mexico:]
Flat-Rate Envelope: $28.95
[For Canada and Mexico:]
Flat-Rate Envelope: $26.95
* * * * *
[For each country, for which a Priority Mail International price table
is provided, replace the Priority Mail International price table with
the appropriate table based on the prices below:]
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Priority Mail International--Flat Rate
[For each country that offers Priority Mail International flat-rate
service, revise the lines of text for the flat-rate envelope and flat-
rate boxes as follows:]
[For all countries except Canada and Mexico:]
Flat-Rate Envelope or Small Flat-Rate Box: $13.45
* * * * *
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular/Medium--$43.45; Large--$55.95
* * * * *
[For Canada and Mexico:]
Flat-Rate Envelope or Small Flat-Rate Box: $11.45
* * * * *
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular/Medium--$26.95; Large--$33.95
* * * * *
[Add an individual country listing for Kosovo, Republic of as follows:]
* * * * *
Kosovo, Republic of
Prohibitions (130)
Weapons and ammunition by private individuals.
Cigarette paper.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities payable
to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold, and silver, manufactured
or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Lottery tickets and advertisements concerning lotteries.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
Items sent to certain individuals and entities in Kosovo must be
licensed by the U.S. Treasury Department. These individuals and
entities are identified on the treasury Department's specially
Designated Nationals list, available at https://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/sdn. Certain shipments may also require a license by
the U.S. Commerce Department under the Export Administration
Regulations (530).
Customs Forms Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
International flat-rate envelopes and small flat-rate boxes:
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61).
Priority Mail International parcels: PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E
(envelope)
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
[Insert the Global Express Guaranteed table for price group 4 with a
weight limit of 70 pounds.]
Insurance (215.5)
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Insured amount not over Fee Insured amount not over Fee
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$100............................... (\1\) For document reconstruction insurance or non-document insurance
coverage above $800, add $1.00 per $100 or fraction thereof, up
to a maximum of $2,499 per shipment.
200................................ $1.00
300................................ 2.00
400................................ 3.00
500................................ 4.00
600................................ 5.00
700................................ 6.00
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800................................ 7.00 $2,499 max............................................... $24.00
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\1\ No fee.
Value Limit (211.2)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is $2,499 or a
lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage and
the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express Guaranteed Air
Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label). The shipping label is
approximately 5.5 inches high and 9.5 inches long, and the plastic
pouch that carries it is approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches
long.
Maximum length: 46 inches.
Maximum width: 35 inches.
Maximum height: 46 inches.
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches.
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide, for
information about areas served in the destination country, allowable
contents, packaging and labeling requirements, tracking and tracing,
service standards, and other conditions for mailing.
Express Mail International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5
[Insert the Priority Mail International table for price group 5 with a
weight limit of 70 pounds.]
Notes: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity
at no cost based on weight. (See 230.)
Priority Mail International--Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope or Small Flat-Rate Box: $13.45
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular/Medium--$43.45; Large--$55.95
The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual
country, whichever is less.
Size Limits
See 236.2
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5
Letters
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Weight not over (ozs.) Price
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1................................ $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of the nonmachinable characteristics in 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
2................................ 1.82 surcharge of $0.20.
3................................ 2.66
3.5.............................. 3.50
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Large Envelopes (Flats)
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Weight not Weight not
Weight not over (ozs.) Price over Price over Price
(ozs.) (ozs.)
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1.............................................. $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60
2.............................................. 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32
3.............................................. 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04
4.............................................. 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76
5.............................................. 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48
6.............................................. 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20
7.............................................. 6.28 36 19.16 ........... ...........
8.............................................. 7.12 40 20.88 ........... ...........
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Packages (Small Packets)
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Weight not Weight not
Weight not over (ozs.) Price over Price over Price
(ozs.) (ozs.)
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1.............................................. $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80
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2.............................................. 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52
3.............................................. 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24
4.............................................. 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96
5.............................................. 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68
6.............................................. 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40
7.............................................. 6.48 36 19.36 ........... ...........
8.............................................. 7.32 40 21.08 ........... ...........
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Size Limits
Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1)
$0.98
Airmail M-bags (260)--Direct Sack to One Addressee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weight not over 11 lbs......................................... $35.75
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound................... 3.25
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
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Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (313)
Fee: $1.15.
COD and Certified
NOT for International Mail.
Insurance (320)
Priority Mail International insurance coverage is not available to
Kosovo. Only ordinary (uninsured) parcels may be sent to addressees in
Kosovo.
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95.
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available.
International Reply Coupons (381)
Fee: $2.10.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: $11.50.
Maximum Indemnity: $47.93.
Available for First-Class Mail International, including postcards,
and matter for the blind or other physically handicapped persons. Not
applicable to M-bags.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: $2.30.
Available for registered mail only.
* * * * *
Serbia, Republic of
Country Conditions for Mailing
* * * * *
Observations
[Delete observation # 7.]
* * * * *
Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. E9-26987 Filed 11-5-09; 4:15 pm]
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