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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 20
International Competitive Services
Product and Price Changes
Postal ServiceTM.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
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 9, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale
Kennedy at 202–268–6592 or Kathy
Frigo at 202–268–4178.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: New
prices will be posted under Docket
Number CP2022–22 on the Postal
Regulatory Commission’s website at
https://www.prc.gov.
Over the course of time, mailing
services to countries change due to a
variety of reasons. The Postal Service is
updating IMM Exhibit 292.45a to reflect
that International Priority Airmail®
(IPA®) service is available to Sudan.
In addition, the Postal Service is
extending USPS Tracking Plus® service
to certain international products,
allowing customers to request the Postal
Service retain scan data, or scan and
signature data, for certain pieces beyond
the Postal Service’s standard data
retention period, for up to 7 years. USPS
Tracking Plus service is available for
certain pieces sent via Priority Mail
Express International® service (PMEI),
Priority Mail International® (PMI)
service, and single-piece First-Class
Package International Service® (FCPIS®)
for which Electronic USPS Delivery
Confirmation International Service is
available, and certain pieces for those
services for which insurance has been
purchased (not to include Global
Express Guaranteed® (GXG®)). For
pricing, see the Postal Explorer® website
at https://pe.usps.com. Customers may
request USPS Tracking Plus service
online at www.usps.com or through a
Shipping Services File.
This final rule describes the
international price and classification
changes and the corresponding mailing
standards changes for the following
Competitive Services:
• Global Express Guaranteed.
• Priority Mail Express International.
• Priority Mail International.
• First-Class Package International
Service.
• International Priority Airmail®
(IPA®).
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• International Surface Air Lift®
(ISAL®).
• Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to
One Addressee (Airmail M-bag®
services).
• The following competitive
international extra services and fees:
• International Insurance.
• Certificate of Mailing.
• International Registered Mail.
• 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.
Global Express Guaranteed
Global Express Guaranteed (GXG)
service provides fast international
shipping, with international
transportation and delivery provided
through an alliance with FedEx
Express®. The price increase for GXG
service averages 2.3 percent.
The Postal Service provides
Commercial Base® pricing to online
customers who prepare and pay for GXG
shipments via USPS-approved payment
methods (other than Click-N-Ship®
service), with a discount below the
published retail prices for GXG service.
Customers who prepare GXG shipments
via Click-N-Ship service will continue
to pay retail prices. Commercial Plus®
prices are set to match the Commercial
Base prices.
Priority Mail Express International
Priority Mail Express International
(PMEI) 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. PMEI with Money-Back
Guarantee service is available for certain
destinations. (Due to COVID–19 service
impacts, PMEI with Money-Back
Guarantee service has been suspended
for several destinations until further
notice. For more information, see the
USPS Service Updates page on
www.usps.com.) The price increase for
PMEI service averages 3.2 percent. The
Commercial Base price provides a
discount below the published retail
prices for customers who prepare and
pay for PMEI shipments 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 service). Customers who
prepare PMEI shipments via Click-NShip service pay retail prices.
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Commercial Plus will be equivalent to
Commercial Base; however, deeper
discounting may still be available to
customers through negotiated service
agreements.
The Postal Service will continue to
include PMEI service in customized
contracts offered to customers who meet
certain revenue thresholds and are
willing to commit a larger amount of
revenue to the USPS® for PMEI service
and PMI service.
PMEI 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 PMI
service averages 3.7 percent. The
Commercial Base price provides a
discount below the published retail
prices 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). Customers who prepare
PMI shipments via Click-N-Ship pay
retail prices. Commercial Plus prices
will be equivalent to Commercial Base;
however, deeper discounting may still
be made available to customers through
negotiated service agreements.
The Postal Service will continue to
include PMI service in customized
contracts offered to customers who meet
certain revenue thresholds and are
willing to commit to a larger amount of
revenue to the USPS for PMEI and PMI.
PMI flat rate pricing continues to be
available for Flat Rate Envelopes, Small
Flat Rate Boxes, and Medium and Large
Flat Rate Boxes.
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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 4.2 percent. The
Commercial Base price provides a
discount below the published retail
prices for customers who prepare and
pay for FCPIS items via permit imprint
or by USPS-approved online payment
methods. Customers who prepare FCPIS
shipments via Click-N-Ship service pay
retail prices. Commercial Plus prices
will be equivalent to Commercial Base;
however, deeper discounting will be
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made available to customer through
negotiated service agreements.
Electronic USPS Delivery
Confirmation International service (E–
USPS DELCON INTL®) is available for
FCPIS items to select destination
countries at no charge.
International Priority Airmail and
International Surface Air Lift
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 5.0 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 as follows:
• GXG insurance: There is no charge
for GXG insurance for coverage up to
$100. The fee for GXG insurance will
increase to $1.35 for each additional
$100 or fraction over $100, up to a
maximum indemnity of $2,499 per
shipment (the maximum indemnity
varies by country).
GXG insurance
Fee
$100 ........................................................
Each additional $100 or fraction over
$100 .....................................................
merchandise insurance coverage up to
$200. The fee for PMEI and PMI
merchandise insurance for each
additional $100 or fraction over $200 is
set forth in the table below, up to a
maximum indemnity of $5,000 (the
maximum indemnity varies by country).
Indemnity limit not over
International Priority Airmail (IPA)
service, including IPA M-bags, is a
commercial service designed for volume
mailings of all First-Class Mail
International postcards, letters, and
large envelopes (flats), and for volume
mailings of FCPIS 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 letters, flats, and packets is 4.9
percent, and there is no increase for IPA
M-bags. International Surface Airlift
(ISAL) is like 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 letters, flats,
and packets is 8.2 percent, and the price
increase for ISAL M-bags is 2.9 percent.
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$200.01–$300.00 ....................................
$300.01–$400.00 ....................................
$400.01–$500.00 ....................................
$500.01–$600.00 ....................................
$600.01–$700.00 ....................................
$700.01–$800.00 ....................................
$800.01–$900.00 ....................................
Fee
$0.00
7.15
9.05
10.95
12.85
14.75
16.60
18.50
$18.50 plus $1.90 per $100 or fraction thereof over
$900 in declared value. Maximum insurance $5,000
(varies by country).
• Certificate of mailing service: Prices
for competitive international certificate
of mailing service will be as follows:
CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
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 .................................
Fee
$1.65
1.65
0.57
Bulk quantities
For first 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) .........................................................
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction
thereof) ................................................
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 ............
9.35
1.20
1.65
• International Registered Mail
service: The fee for competitive
international registered mail will
increase to $17.15.
• International return receipt service:
The fee for competitive international
return receipt service will increase to
$4.75.
• Customs clearance and delivery fee:
The competitive customs clearance and
delivery fee per dutiable item will
increase to $7.05.
• Pickup on Demand: The fee for
pickup on demand will remain at
$25.00.
• International Postal Money Orders:
The fee for international postal money
orders will increase to $12.25.
• International Money Order Inquiry:
The fee for international money orders
inquiry will increase to $9.00.
• International Money Transfer
Service (Sure Money® service): Prices
for international money transfer service
will be as follows:
International money transfer service
(Sure Money)
Fee
Maximum insurance $2,499 (varies by country).
• PMEI and PMI insurance: There is
no charge for PMEI and PMI
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$750.01–$1500.00 ..................................
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(Sure Money)
Change of Recipient ...............................
Fee
19.95
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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.
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Customers may purchase USPS
Tracking Plus service for certain pieces,
when available, online at usps.com or
through a Shipping Services File. For
pricing, see Notice 123, Price List.
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Foreign relations, International postal
services.
Accordingly, 39 CFR part 20 is
amended as follows:
PART 20—[AMENDED]
2. Revise the following sections of the
Mailing Standards of the United States
Postal Service, International Mail
Manual (IMM) as follows:
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Tracking Plus
USPS Tracking Plus service is
available for certain pieces sent via
single-piece First-Class Package
International Service for which
Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation
International Service is available.
Customers may purchase USPS
Tracking Plus service for certain pieces,
when available, online at usps.com or
through a Shipping Services File. For
pricing, see Notice 123, Price List.
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Additional merchandise insurance
coverage above $200, up to a maximum
of $5,000, may be purchased at the
sender’s option. See Exhibit 322.2 for
individual country merchandise
insurance limits. See Notice 123, Price
List, for the fee schedule for optional
Priority Mail Express International
merchandise insurance coverage.
222.72
Tracking Plus
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(IPA) Service
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The Postal Service offers USPS
Tracking Plus service for certain
international products, allowing
customers to request the Postal Service
retain scan data, or scan and signature
data, for certain pieces beyond the
Postal Service’s standard data retention
period, for up to 7 years. USPS Tracking
Plus service is available for certain
pieces sent via Priority Mail Express
International service, Priority Mail
International service, and single-piece
First-Class Package International Service
for which Electronic USPS Delivery
Confirmation International Service is
available, and certain pieces for those
services for which insurance has been
purchased (not to include Global
Express Guaranteed service). For
pricing, see Notice 123, Price List.
Customers may request USPS Tracking
Plus service for certain pieces, when
available, online at usps.com or through
a Shipping Services File.
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amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to reflect
these changes.
Ruth Stevenson,
Chief Counsel, Ethics and Legal Compliance.
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401, 403, 404, 407, 414, 416, 3001–3011,
3201–3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626,
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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 9, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale Kennedy at 202-268-6592 or Kathy
Frigo at 202-268-4178.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: New prices will be posted under Docket
Number CP2022-22 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website at
https://www.prc.gov.
Over the course of time, mailing services to countries change due
to a variety of reasons. The Postal Service is updating IMM Exhibit
292.45a to reflect that International Priority Airmail[supreg]
(IPA[supreg]) service is available to Sudan.
In addition, the Postal Service is extending USPS Tracking
Plus[supreg] service to certain international products, allowing
customers to request the Postal Service retain scan data, or scan and
signature data, for certain pieces beyond the Postal Service's standard
data retention period, for up to 7 years. USPS Tracking Plus service is
available for certain pieces sent via Priority Mail Express
International[supreg] service (PMEI), Priority Mail
International[supreg] (PMI) service, and single-piece First-Class
Package International Service[supreg] (FCPIS[supreg]) for which
Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International Service is
available, and certain pieces for those services for which insurance
has been purchased (not to include Global Express Guaranteed[supreg]
(GXG[supreg])). For pricing, see the Postal Explorer[supreg] website at
https://pe.usps.com. Customers may request USPS Tracking Plus service
online at www.usps.com or through a Shipping Services File.
This final rule describes the international price and
classification changes and the corresponding mailing standards changes
for the following Competitive Services:
Global Express Guaranteed.
Priority Mail Express International.
Priority Mail International.
First-Class Package International Service.
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 competitive international extra services and
fees:
International Insurance.
Certificate of Mailing.
International Registered Mail.
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.
Global Express Guaranteed
Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) service provides fast international
shipping, with international transportation and delivery provided
through an alliance with FedEx Express[supreg]. The price increase for
GXG service averages 2.3 percent.
The Postal Service provides Commercial Base[supreg] pricing to
online customers who prepare and pay for GXG shipments via USPS-
approved payment methods (other than Click-N-Ship[supreg] service),
with a discount below the published retail prices for GXG service.
Customers who prepare GXG shipments via Click-N-Ship service will
continue to pay retail prices. Commercial Plus[supreg] prices are set
to match the Commercial Base prices.
Priority Mail Express International
Priority Mail Express International (PMEI) 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. PMEI with Money-Back Guarantee
service is available for certain destinations. (Due to COVID-19 service
impacts, PMEI with Money-Back Guarantee service has been suspended for
several destinations until further notice. For more information, see
the USPS Service Updates page on www.usps.com.) The price increase for
PMEI service averages 3.2 percent. The Commercial Base price provides a
discount below the published retail prices for customers who prepare
and pay for PMEI 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 service). Customers
who prepare PMEI shipments via Click-N-Ship service pay retail prices.
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Commercial Plus will be equivalent to Commercial Base; however, deeper
discounting may still be available to customers through negotiated
service agreements.
The Postal Service will continue to include PMEI service in
customized contracts offered to customers who meet certain revenue
thresholds and are willing to commit a larger amount of revenue to the
USPS[supreg] for PMEI service and PMI service.
PMEI 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 PMI service averages 3.7 percent. The Commercial
Base price provides a discount below the published retail prices 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). Customers who prepare PMI
shipments via Click-N-Ship pay retail prices. Commercial Plus prices
will be equivalent to Commercial Base; however, deeper discounting may
still be made available to customers through negotiated service
agreements.
The Postal Service will continue to include PMI service in
customized contracts offered to customers who meet certain revenue
thresholds and are willing to commit to a larger amount of revenue to
the USPS for PMEI and PMI.
PMI 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 4.2
percent. The Commercial Base price provides a discount below the
published retail prices for customers who prepare and pay for FCPIS
items via permit imprint or by USPS-approved online payment methods.
Customers who prepare FCPIS shipments via Click-N-Ship service pay
retail prices. Commercial Plus prices will be equivalent to Commercial
Base; however, deeper discounting will be made available to customer
through negotiated service agreements.
Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International service (E-USPS
DELCON INTL[supreg]) is available for FCPIS items to select destination
countries at no charge.
International Priority Airmail and International Surface Air Lift
International Priority Airmail (IPA) service, including IPA M-bags,
is a commercial service designed for volume mailings of all First-Class
Mail International postcards, letters, and large envelopes (flats), and
for volume mailings of FCPIS 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 letters, flats, and packets is 4.9
percent, and there is no increase for IPA M-bags. International Surface
Airlift (ISAL) is like 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
letters, flats, and packets is 8.2 percent, and the price increase for
ISAL M-bags is 2.9 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 5.0 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 as follows:
GXG insurance: There is no charge for GXG insurance for
coverage up to $100. The fee for GXG insurance will increase to $1.35
for each additional $100 or fraction over $100, up to a maximum
indemnity of $2,499 per shipment (the maximum indemnity varies by
country).
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GXG insurance Fee
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$100......................................................... $0.00
Each additional $100 or fraction over $100................... 1.35
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Maximum insurance $2,499 (varies by country).
PMEI and PMI insurance: There is no charge for PMEI and
PMI merchandise insurance coverage up to $200. The fee for PMEI and PMI
merchandise insurance for each additional $100 or fraction over $200 is
set forth in the table below, up to a maximum indemnity of $5,000 (the
maximum indemnity varies by country).
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Indemnity limit not over Fee
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Up to $200................................................... $0.00
$200.01-$300.00.............................................. 7.15
$300.01-$400.00.............................................. 9.05
$400.01-$500.00.............................................. 10.95
$500.01-$600.00.............................................. 12.85
$600.01-$700.00.............................................. 14.75
$700.01-$800.00.............................................. 16.60
$800.01-$900.00.............................................. 18.50
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$18.50 plus $1.90 per $100 or fraction thereof over $900 in declared
value. Maximum insurance $5,000 (varies by country).
Certificate of mailing service: Prices for competitive
international certificate of mailing service will be as follows:
Certificate of Mailing
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Individual pieces Fee
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Individual article (PS Form 3817)............................ $1.65
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665 (per page).... 1.65
Firm mailing sheet (PS Form 3665), per piece (minimum 3) 0.57
First-Class Mail International only.........................
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Bulk quantities
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For first 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof)................. 9.35
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof)........... 1.20
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606............................... 1.65
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International Registered Mail service: The fee for
competitive international registered mail will increase to $17.15.
International return receipt service: The fee for
competitive international return receipt service will increase to
$4.75.
Customs clearance and delivery fee: The competitive
customs clearance and delivery fee per dutiable item will increase to
$7.05.
Pickup on Demand: The fee for pickup on demand will remain
at $25.00.
International Postal Money Orders: The fee for
international postal money orders will increase to $12.25.
International Money Order Inquiry: The fee for
international money orders inquiry will increase to $9.00.
International Money Transfer Service (Sure Money[supreg]
service): Prices for international money transfer service will be as
follows:
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International money transfer service (Sure Money) Fee
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$0.01-$750.00................................................ $17.10
$750.01-$1500.00............................................. 24.75
Refunds...................................................... 37.50
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Change of Recipient.......................................... 19.95
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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 the 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)
* * * * *
2 Conditions for Mailing
* * * * *
220 Priority Mail Express International
* * * * *
222 Eligibility
* * * * *
[Revise 222.7 to read as follows:]
222.7 Extra Services
222.71 Merchandise Insurance
Additional merchandise insurance coverage above $200, up to a
maximum of $5,000, may be purchased at the sender's option. See Exhibit
322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance limits. See Notice
123, Price List, for the fee schedule for optional Priority Mail
Express International merchandise insurance coverage.
222.72 Tracking Plus
Customers may purchase USPS Tracking Plus service for certain
pieces, when available, online at usps.com or through a Shipping
Services File. For pricing, see Notice 123, Price List.
* * * * *
230 Priority Mail International
* * * * *
232 Eligibility
* * * * *
232.9 Extra Services
* * * * *
[Add a new section to read as follows:]
232.93 Tracking Plus
Customers may purchase USPS Tracking Plus service for certain
pieces, when available, online at usps.com or through a Shipping
Services File. For pricing, see Notice 123, Price List.
* * * * *
250 First-Class Package International Service
* * * * *
252 Eligibility
* * * * *
252.5 Extra Services
* * * * *
[Add a new section to read as follows:]
252.54 Tracking Plus
USPS Tracking Plus service is available for certain pieces sent via
single-piece First-Class Package International Service for which
Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International Service is
available. Customers may purchase USPS Tracking Plus service for
certain pieces, when available, online at usps.com or through a
Shipping Services File. For pricing, see Notice 123, Price List.
* * * * *
292 International Priority Airmail (IPA) Service
* * * * *
292.4 Mail Preparation
* * * * *
292.45 IPA Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups
* * * * *
Exhibit 292.45a
IPA Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups
[In alphabetical order, add an entry for Sudan to read as follows:]
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Foreign Office of Price
Country labeling name Exchange code group
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Sudan............................... KRT.................... 5
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3 Extra Services
* * * * *
[Add a new part to read as follows:]
390 Tracking Plus
The Postal Service offers USPS Tracking Plus service for certain
international products, allowing customers to request the Postal
Service retain scan data, or scan and signature data, for certain
pieces beyond the Postal Service's standard data retention period, for
up to 7 years. USPS Tracking Plus service is available for certain
pieces sent via Priority Mail Express International service, Priority
Mail International service, and single-piece First-Class Package
International Service for which Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation
International Service is available, and certain pieces for those
services for which insurance has been purchased (not to include Global
Express Guaranteed service). For pricing, see Notice 123, Price List.
Customers may request USPS Tracking Plus service for certain pieces,
when available, online at usps.com or through a Shipping Services File.
* * * * *
We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to
reflect these changes.
Ruth Stevenson,
Chief Counsel, Ethics and Legal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2021-25978 Filed 11-29-21; 8:45 am]
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