[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 227 (Tuesday, November 30, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 67862-67864]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-25978]
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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
http://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:
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Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International
Mail Manual (IMM)
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2 Conditions for Mailing
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220 Priority Mail Express International
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222 Eligibility
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[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
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[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
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[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
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292.4 Mail Preparation
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292.45 IPA Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups
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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
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[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.
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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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