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POSTAL SERVICE
Priority Mail Express International
39 CFR Part 20
International Competitive Services
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 the prices,
product features, and classification
changes to Competitive Services and
other minor changes, as established by
the Governors of the Postal Service.
DATES: Effective January 26, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michelle Lassiter at 202–268–2914.
SUMMARY:
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New
prices will be posted under Docket
Number CP2020–5 on the Postal
Regulatory Commission’s website at
https://www.prc.gov.
Over the course of time, country
names have changed due to a variety of
political or cultural reasons. By notice
filed on October 9, 2019, in PRC Docket
No. MC2020–7, and in collaboration
with International Postal Affairs and
requests made through the Universal
Postal Union, the Postal Service is
updating country names throughout
mailing standards, changing Republic of
Macedonia to Republic of North
Macedonia.
This final rule describes the
international price and classification
changes and the corresponding mailing
standards changes for the following
Competitive Services:
• Priority Mail Express
International®.
• Priority Mail International®.
• First-Class Package International
Service® (FCPIS®).
• International Priority Airmail®
(IPA®).
• International Surface Air Lift®
(ISAL®).
• Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to
One Addressee (Airmail M-bag®
services).
• The following international extra
services and fees:
• International Insurance.
• International Certificate of Mailing.
• International Return Receipt.
• International Postal Money Orders.
• International Money Order Inquiry
Fee.
• International Money Transfer
Service.
• Customs Clearance and Delivery
Fee.
New prices will be located on the
Postal Explorer® website at https://
pe.usps.com.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Priority Mail Express International
service provides fast service to
approximately 180 countries in 3–5
business days for many major markets,
although the actual number of days may
vary based upon origin, destination and
customs delays. Priority Mail Express
International with Money-Back
Guarantee service is available for certain
destinations. The price increase for
Priority Mail Express International
service averages 2.0 percent. The
Commercial Base® price for customers
who prepare and pay for Priority Mail
Express International shipments via
permit imprint, online at USPS.com®, or
as registered end-users using an
authorized PC Postage vendor (with the
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exception of Click-N-Ship® service)
averages 6.0 percent below the retail
price. Customers who prepare Priority
Mail Express International shipments
via Click-N-Ship service pay retail
prices. Commercial Plus® prices are set
to match the Commercial Base prices.
The Postal Service will also continue
to include Priority Mail Express
International service in customized
Global Expedited Package Services
(GEPS) contracts offered to customers
who meet certain revenue thresholds
and are willing to commit a larger
amount of revenue to the USPS® for
Priority Mail Express International
service and Priority Mail International
service.
Priority Mail Express International
flat rate pricing continues to be
available for Flat Rate Envelopes.
Priority Mail International
Priority Mail International (PMI) is an
economical way to send merchandise
and documents to approximately 180
countries in 6–10 business days for
many major markets, although the
actual number of days may vary based
upon origin, destination and customs
delays. The price increase for Priority
Mail International service averages 6.0
percent. The Commercial Base price for
customers who prepare and pay for PMI
items via permit imprint, online at
USPS.com, or as registered end-users
using an authorized PC Postage vendor
(with the exception of Click-N-Ship)
will be 5 percent below the retail price.
Customers who prepare PMI shipments
via Click-N-Ship pay retail prices.
Commercial Plus prices are set to match
Commercial Base prices. The Postal
Service will continue to include Priority
Mail International service in customized
GEPS contracts offered to customers
who meet certain revenue thresholds
and are willing to commit to a larger
amount of revenue to the USPS for
Priority Mail Express International and
Priority Mail International.
Priority Mail International flat rate
pricing continues to be available for Flat
Rate Envelopes, Small Flat Rate Boxes,
and Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes.
First-Class Package International
Service
First-Class Package International
Service (FCPIS) is an economical
international service for small packages
not exceeding 4 pounds in weight and
$400 in value. The price increase for
FCPIS averages 9.9 percent. The
Commercial Base price for customers
who prepare and pay for FCPIS items
via permit imprint or by USPS-approved
online payment methods will be 5
percent below the retail price.
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Customers who prepare FCPIS
shipments via Click-N-Ship service pay
retail prices. Commercial Plus prices are
set to match the Commercial Base
prices.
Electronic USPS Delivery
Confirmation International service—
abbreviated E-USPS DELCON INTL—is
available for First-Class Package
International Service items to select
destination countries at no charge.
International Priority Airmail (IPA)
and International Surface Air Lift
(ISAL)
International Priority Airmail (IPA)
service, including IPA M-bags, is an
economical commercial service
designed for volume mailings of all
First-Class Mail International postcards,
letters, and large envelopes (flats), and
for volume mailings of First-Class
Package International Service packages
(small packets) weighing up to a
maximum of 4.4 pounds. IPA shipments
are typically flown to foreign
destinations (exceptions apply to
Canada and Mexico) and are then
entered into that country’s air or surface
priority mail system for delivery. The
price increase for IPA and IPA M-Bags
is 5.9 percent. International Surface
Airlift (ISAL) is similar to IPA except
that once flown to the foreign
destination, ISAL is entered into that
country’s air or surface nonpriority mail
system for delivery. The price increase
for ISAL, as well as ISAL M-Bags, is 5.9
percent.
International Insurance
Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to One
Addressee (Airmail M-bags)
For document reconstruction insurance or
non-document insurance coverage above
$500.00, add 1.25 per $100.00 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of $2,499 per
shipment.
An airmail M-bag is a direct sack of
printed matter sent to a single foreign
addressee at a single address. Prices are
based on the weight of the sack. The
price increase for Airmail M-bag service
averages 6.0 percent.
International Extra Services and Fees
Depending on country destination
and mail type, customers may add a
variety of extra services to their
outbound shipments and pay a variety
of fees. The Postal Service proposes to
increase fees for certain competitive
international extra services including:
Global Express Guaranteed, each
additional $100 or fraction over $100
• Fee: $1.25.
$100.01–$200.00
$200.01–$300.00
$300.01–$400.00
$400.01–$500.00
..............................
..............................
..............................
..............................
Up to $2,499.00 ...............................
$1.25
2.50
3.75
5.00
30.00
Priority Mail Express International
and Priority Mail International, each
additional $100 or fraction over $100
$300.01–$400.00 ..............................
$400.01-$500.00 ...............................
$500.01–$600.00 ..............................
$600.01–$700.00 ..............................
$700.01–$800.00 ..............................
$800.01–$900.00 ..............................
$8.40
10.05
11.70
13.35
15.00
16.65
$16.65 plus $1.65 per $100 or fraction
thereof over $900 in declared value.
CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
Fee
Individual pieces
Individual article (PS Form 3817) ....................................................................................................................................................
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665 (per page) .....................................................................................................
Firm mailing sheet (PS Form 3665), per piece (minimum 3); First-Class Mail International only .................................................
$1.50
1.50
0.51
Bulk quantities
For first 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) .......................................................................................................................................
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) ..........................................................................................................................
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 ....................................................................................................................................................
which is incorporated by reference in
the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39
CFR 20.1.
Return Receipt
Fee: $4.15.
International Postal Money Orders
Fee: $10.25.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20
Foreign relations, International postal
services.
International Money Order Inquiry
Fee: $7.60
Accordingly, 39 CFR part 20 is
amended as follows:
International Money Transfer Service
Fee:
$0.01–$750.00 ..................................
$750.01–$1500.00 ............................
Refunds ............................................
Change of Recipient ........................
PART 20—[AMENDED]
14.55
20.75
31.95
16.95
Customs Clearance and Delivery
Fee: per piece $6.50.
The Postal Service hereby adopts the
following changes to Mailing Standards
of the United States Postal Service,
International Mail Manual (IMM),
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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; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101,
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
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Postal Service, International Mail
Manual (IMM), as follows:
Mailing Standards of the United States
Postal Service, International Mail
Manual (IMM)
[Throughout the IMM, change all
references to ‘‘Macedonia, Republic of’’
to ‘‘North Macedonia, Republic of’’ or
use the short name ‘‘North Macedonia’’
and place in correct alphabetical order
in lists.]
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*
We will publish an appropriate
amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to reflect
these changes.
Brittany M. Johnson,
Attorney, Federal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2019–22822 Filed 10–21–19; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 204 (Tuesday, October 22, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 20
International Competitive Services Product and Price Changes
AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United
States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM[supreg]), to
reflect the prices, product features, and classification changes to
Competitive Services and other minor changes, as established by the
Governors of the Postal Service.
DATES: Effective January 26, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Lassiter at 202-268-2914.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: New prices will be posted under Docket
Number CP2020-5 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website at https://www.prc.gov.
Over the course of time, country names have changed due to a
variety of political or cultural reasons. By notice filed on October 9,
2019, in PRC Docket No. MC2020-7, and in collaboration with
International Postal Affairs and requests made through the Universal
Postal Union, the Postal Service is updating country names throughout
mailing standards, changing Republic of Macedonia to Republic of North
Macedonia.
This final rule describes the international price and
classification changes and the corresponding mailing standards changes
for the following Competitive Services:
Priority Mail Express International[supreg].
Priority Mail International[supreg].
First-Class Package International Service[supreg]
(FCPIS[supreg]).
International Priority Airmail[supreg] (IPA[supreg]).
International Surface Air Lift[supreg] (ISAL[supreg]).
Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to One Addressee (Airmail
M-bag[supreg] services).
The following international extra services and fees:
International Insurance.
International Certificate of Mailing.
International Return Receipt.
International Postal Money Orders.
International Money Order Inquiry Fee.
International Money Transfer Service.
Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee.
New prices will be located on the Postal Explorer[supreg] website
at https://pe.usps.com.
Priority Mail Express International
Priority Mail Express International service provides fast service
to approximately 180 countries in 3-5 business days for many major
markets, although the actual number of days may vary based upon origin,
destination and customs delays. Priority Mail Express International
with Money-Back Guarantee service is available for certain
destinations. The price increase for Priority Mail Express
International service averages 2.0 percent. The Commercial Base[supreg]
price for customers who prepare and pay for Priority Mail Express
International shipments via permit imprint, online at USPS.com[supreg],
or as registered end-users using an authorized PC Postage vendor (with
the exception of Click-N-Ship[supreg] service) averages 6.0 percent
below the retail price. Customers who prepare Priority Mail Express
International shipments via Click-N-Ship service pay retail prices.
Commercial Plus[supreg] prices are set to match the Commercial Base
prices.
The Postal Service will also continue to include Priority Mail
Express International service in customized Global Expedited Package
Services (GEPS) contracts offered to customers who meet certain revenue
thresholds and are willing to commit a larger amount of revenue to the
USPS[supreg] for Priority Mail Express International service and
Priority Mail International service.
Priority Mail Express International flat rate pricing continues to
be available for Flat Rate Envelopes.
Priority Mail International
Priority Mail International (PMI) is an economical way to send
merchandise and documents to approximately 180 countries in 6-10
business days for many major markets, although the actual number of
days may vary based upon origin, destination and customs delays. The
price increase for Priority Mail International service averages 6.0
percent. The Commercial Base price for customers who prepare and pay
for PMI items via permit imprint, online at USPS.com, or as registered
end-users using an authorized PC Postage vendor (with the exception of
Click-N-Ship) will be 5 percent below the retail price. Customers who
prepare PMI shipments via Click-N-Ship pay retail prices. Commercial
Plus prices are set to match Commercial Base prices. The Postal Service
will continue to include Priority Mail International service in
customized GEPS contracts offered to customers who meet certain revenue
thresholds and are willing to commit to a larger amount of revenue to
the USPS for Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail
International.
Priority Mail International flat rate pricing continues to be
available for Flat Rate Envelopes, Small Flat Rate Boxes, and Medium
and Large Flat Rate Boxes.
First-Class Package International Service
First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS) is an economical
international service for small packages not exceeding 4 pounds in
weight and $400 in value. The price increase for FCPIS averages 9.9
percent. The Commercial Base price for customers who prepare and pay
for FCPIS items via permit imprint or by USPS-approved online payment
methods will be 5 percent below the retail price.
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Customers who prepare FCPIS shipments via Click-N-Ship service pay
retail prices. Commercial Plus prices are set to match the Commercial
Base prices.
Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International service--
abbreviated E-USPS DELCON INTL--is available for First-Class Package
International Service items to select destination countries at no
charge.
International Priority Airmail (IPA) and International Surface Air Lift
(ISAL)
International Priority Airmail (IPA) service, including IPA M-bags,
is an economical commercial service designed for volume mailings of all
First-Class Mail International postcards, letters, and large envelopes
(flats), and for volume mailings of First-Class Package International
Service packages (small packets) weighing up to a maximum of 4.4
pounds. IPA shipments are typically flown to foreign destinations
(exceptions apply to Canada and Mexico) and are then entered into that
country's air or surface priority mail system for delivery. The price
increase for IPA and IPA M-Bags is 5.9 percent. International Surface
Airlift (ISAL) is similar to IPA except that once flown to the foreign
destination, ISAL is entered into that country's air or surface
nonpriority mail system for delivery. The price increase for ISAL, as
well as ISAL M-Bags, is 5.9 percent.
Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to One Addressee (Airmail M-bags)
An airmail M-bag is a direct sack of printed matter sent to a
single foreign addressee at a single address. Prices are based on the
weight of the sack. The price increase for Airmail M-bag service
averages 6.0 percent.
International Extra Services and Fees
Depending on country destination and mail type, customers may add a
variety of extra services to their outbound shipments and pay a variety
of fees. The Postal Service proposes to increase fees for certain
competitive international extra services including:
International Insurance
Global Express Guaranteed, each additional $100 or fraction over
$100
Fee: $1.25.
$100.01-$200.00................................................ $1.25
$200.01-$300.00................................................ 2.50
$300.01-$400.00................................................ 3.75
$400.01-$500.00................................................ 5.00
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For document reconstruction insurance or non-document insurance coverage
above $500.00, add 1.25 per $100.00 or fraction thereof, up to a
maximum of $2,499 per shipment.
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Up to $2,499.00................................................ 30.00
Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail
International, each additional $100 or fraction over $100
$300.01-$400.00................................................ $8.40
$400.01[dash]$500.00........................................... 10.05
$500.01-$600.00................................................ 11.70
$600.01-$700.00................................................ 13.35
$700.01-$800.00................................................ 15.00
$800.01-$900.00................................................ 16.65
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$16.65 plus $1.65 per $100 or fraction thereof over $900 in declared
value.
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Certificate of Mailing
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Fee
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Individual pieces
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Individual article (PS Form 3817)..................... $1.50
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665 (per 1.50
page)................................................
Firm mailing sheet (PS Form 3665), per piece (minimum 0.51
3); First-Class Mail International only..............
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bulk quantities
------------------------------------------------------------------------
For first 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).......... $8.75
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).... 1.09
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606........................ 1.50
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Return Receipt
Fee: $4.15.
International Postal Money Orders
Fee: $10.25.
International Money Order Inquiry
Fee: $7.60
International Money Transfer Service
Fee:
$0.01-$750.00.................................................. 14.55
$750.01-$1500.00............................................... 20.75
Refunds........................................................ 31.95
Change of Recipient............................................ 16.95
Customs Clearance and Delivery
Fee: per piece $6.50.
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]
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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; 18 U.S.C. 1692-
1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 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:
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International
Mail Manual (IMM)
[Throughout the IMM, change all references to ``Macedonia, Republic
of'' to ``North Macedonia, Republic of'' or use the short name ``North
Macedonia'' and place in correct alphabetical order in lists.]
* * * * *
We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to
reflect these changes.
Brittany M. Johnson,
Attorney, Federal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2019-22822 Filed 10-21-19; 8:45 am]
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