[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 201 (Wednesday, October 17, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52323-52325]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22472]
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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, as established by the Governors of the Postal
Service.
DATES: Effective date: January 27, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula Rabkin at 202-268-2537.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: New prices will be posted under Docket
Number CP2019-3 on the Postal Regulatory Commission website at http://www.prc.gov.
Over the course of time, country names have changed due to a
variety of political or cultural reasons. 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 Great Britain and Northern Ireland to
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and changing
Swaziland to Eswatini.
This final rule describes the international price and
classification changes and the corresponding mailing standards changes
for the following Competitive Services:
Global Express Guaranteed[supreg] (GXG[supreg]).
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 Registered Mail.
International Return Receipt.
International Postal Money Orders.
International Money Order Inquiry Fee.
International Money Transfer Service.
Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee.
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New prices will be located on the Postal Explorer[supreg] website
at https://pe.usps.com.
Global Express Guaranteed
Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) service provides fast international
shipping and date-certain delivery with a money-back guarantee, with
international transportation and delivery provided through an alliance
with FedEx Express[supreg]. The price increase for GXG service averages
4.9 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 5 percent discount off 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 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 3.9 percent. The Commercial Base 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 service) will be 4.9 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[supreg] for Priority Mail Express International service and
Priority Mail International service.
Priority Mail International
Priority Mail International 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 3.9
percent. The Commercial Base price for customers who prepare and pay
for Priority Mail International 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 Priority Mail International
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 Priced 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 weighing less than 4 pounds
and not exceeding $400 in value. The price increase for FCPIS averages
3.9 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. 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[supreg]--is available for First-Class
Package International Service 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[supreg], 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 19.9 percent.
International Surface Airlift (ISAL) is similar to IPA except that once
flown to the foreign destination, it 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 19.9 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 including:
International Insurance
Global Express Guaranteed, each additional $100 or fraction over
$100 (maximum indemnity varies by country).
Fee: $1.05.
$100.01-$200.00....................................... $1.05
$200.01-$300.00....................................... 2.10
$300.01-$400.00....................................... 3.15
$400.01-$500.00....................................... 4.20
$500.01-$600.00....................................... 5.25
$600.01-$700.00....................................... 6.30
$700.01-$800.00....................................... 7.35
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$800.01-$900.00....................................... 8.40
$8.40 plus $1.05 per $100 or fraction thereof over 1.05
$900.................................................
Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail
International, each additional $100 or fraction over $100 (maximum
indemnity varies by country).
Fee: $1.05.
$200.01-$300.00....................................... $6.50
$300.01-$400.00....................................... 8.05
$400.01-$500.00....................................... 9.60
$500.01-$600.00....................................... 11.15
$600.01-$700.00....................................... 12.70
$700.01-$800.00....................................... 14.25
$800.01-$900.00....................................... 15.80
$15.80 plus $1.55 per $100 or fraction thereof over 1.55
$900 in declared value...............................
Certificate of Mailing
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Fee
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Individual pieces
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Individual article (PS Form 3817)..................... $1.45
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665 (per 1.45
page)................................................
Firm mailing sheet (PS Form 3665), per piece (minimum 0.50
3) First-Class Mail International only...............
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Bulk quantities
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For first 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).......... 8.55
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).... 1.07
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606........................ 1.45
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Return Receipt
Fee: $4.10.
International Postal Money Orders
Fee: $9.50.
International Money Order Inquiry
Fee: $7.25.
International Money Transfer Service
Fee:
$0.01-$750.00......................................... $13.95
$750.01-$1,500.00..................................... 19.95
Refunds............................................... 29.95
Change of Recipient................................... 15.50
Customs Clearance and Delivery
Fee: Per piece $6.40.
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)
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[Throughout the IMM, change all references to ``Great Britain and
Northern Ireland'' to ``United Kingdom of Great Britain and North
Ireland'' and place in correct alphabetical order in lists]
[Throughout the IMM, change all references to ``Swaziland'' to
``Eswatini'' 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.
Ruth Stevenson,
Attorney, Federal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2018-22472 Filed 10-16-18; 8:45 am]
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