[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 235 (Wednesday, December 6, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 76154-76169]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-30776]
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 20
Global Express Guaranteed
AGENCY: Postal Service.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: On April 19, 1999, the Postal Service published an interim
rule introducing Priority Mail Global Guaranteed service on a test
basis. The Postal Service has since amended that interim rule on four
occasions, with the last amendment being announced on September 29,
2000, and amending the interim rule to rename the service Global
Express Guaranteed service (GXG), establishing it as a permanent
international service and expanding the service to include a new
classification for Non-Document (merchandise) shipments. That amendment
to the interim rule also established and published separate rates for
the Non-Document service. The Postal Service hereby gives notice that
it is implementing the interim rule as amended on a permanent basis.
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 30, 2000.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Malcolm E. Hunt, (770) 360-1104.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April 19, 1999, the Postal Service
announced in the Federal Register (64 FR 19039-19042) the introduction
of Priority Mail Global Guaranteed (PMGG) service on an interim basis.
With PMGG, the USPS provided customers with a fully featured premium
international service for documents with full track and trace
capability. This service was initially available from 3,000 retail
locations for delivery to a total of 19 countries.
On November 4, 1999, the Postal Service announced in the Federal
Register (64 FR 60106-60109) the expansion of PMGG service to permit
acceptance at a total of 10,000 retail locations, with destination
locations expanded to 65 countries and territories.
On May 26, 2000, the Postal Service announced in the Federal
Register (65 FR 34096-34101) the further expansion of PMGG service to a
total of 202 destinating countries and territories. A revised rate
structure was also introduced.
On August 28, 2000, the Postal Service announced in the Federal
Register (65 FR 52023-52028) a further expansion of PMGG service. The
number of retail locations was increased to a total of 20,000, Document
service rates were adjusted, optional document reconstruction insurance
was increased to $2499, and delivery service was extended to China. An
incorrect listing of three-digit ZIP Codes was included in the list of
participating post offices in this rule. The correct list of
participating post offices by three-digit ZIP Code is incorporated in
the final rule.
On September 29, 2000, the Postal Service announced in the Federal
Register (65 FR 58350-58359) a further expansion of PMGG service based
on the successive and successful expansions of PMGG service. The Postal
Service established it as a permanent international mail service. To
effectuate this change, the Postal Service changed the name of the
service to Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) and completed the expansion
to include a new classification for merchandise shipments. GXG now
consists of two mail classifications:
a. GXG Document service
b. GXG Non-Document service
The GXG Document service mail classification is for shipments that
contain only documents and general correspondence for which no duty is
assessed by the customs authority of the destinating country. This mail
classification is a designated letter mail class pursuant to 39 U.S.C.
3623(d) and, as such, is sealed against inspection by the Postal
Service. These Document service shipments may be subject to inspection
in the destinating country for purposes of compliance with the customs
requirements of the destinating country. The rate structure for
Document service is separate and distinct from the rate structure for
Non-Document service.
The GXG Non-Document service mail classification is for shipments
that do not contain documents or general correspondence and for which
duty may be assessed by the customs authority of the destinating
country. Merchandise and all other dutiable items may be shipped using
only this GXG classification. As such, this mail classification is not
a letter mail class pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3623(d). In order to provide
for expedited customs clearance of these dutiable shipments, Non-
Document service shipments will be subject to inspection by the Postal
Service and its designated agents for purposes of air security and to
determine that the contents are eligible for shipment via Non-Document
service and that the contents are adequately
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declared on the GXG Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice to permit expedited
customs clearance. These Non-Document service shipments may also be
subject to inspection in the destinating country for purposes of
compliance with the customs requirements of the destinating country.
The rate structure for Non-Document service is separate and distinct
from the rate structure for Document service and reflects the generally
higher costs inherent with handling dutiable shipments. Non-Document
service is not available to some countries to which Document service is
provided. See the listing of destinating countries in International
Mail Manual (IMM) 215.32 below for specific availability.
This separate mail classification treatment for GXG Document and
Non-Document services is also reflected in the proposed changes to the
Postal Service's Administrative Support Manual (ASM) provisions
regarding mail security.
Although the Postal Service is exempted by 39 U.S.C. 410(a) from
the advance notice requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act
regarding proposed rulemaking (5 U.S.C. 553), the Postal Service
solicited comment on the amendment to the interim rule. One comment was
received regarding the different rate structure for the Document and
Non-Document services, specifically that a half-pound rate is not
available for Non-Document shipments. These rate structures were
developed for GXG based upon the Postal Service's required cost
coverage for providing these services and upon industry cost margins. A
comment was also received regarding the lack of availability of the
service in some post offices. GXG is available in approximately 20,000
post offices. Those offices were chosen based upon market research and
the Postal Service's current logistical infrastructure to support the
network.
Through the implementation of the interim rule, as amended, the
Postal Service amends the International Mail Manual and the
Administrative Support Manual as set forth below, both of which are
incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39
CFR 20.1.
Transmittal letters changing the relevant pages in the
International Mail Manual and the Administrative Support Manual will be
published and automatically transmitted to all subscribers. Notice of
issuance of the transmittal will be published in the Federal Register
as provided by 39 CFR 20.3.
On or about September 26, 2000, the Postal Service announced in the
Federal Register a proposed rule which would amend and renumber
provisions in the International Mail Manual. If that rule is adopted,
GXG will be found in Section 210 of Chapter 2 of the International Mail
Manual.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20
Foreign relations, International postal service.
PART 20--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for 39 CFR Part 20 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 401, 404, 407, 408.
2. Chapter 2 of the International Mail Manual is amended as
follows:
2 CONDITIONS FOR MAILING
210 Express Mail International Service
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215 Global Express Guaranteed
215.1 Description
215.11 General
Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) service is an international
expedited delivery service provided through an alliance with DHL
Worldwide Express, Inc. It provides reliable, high-speed, guaranteed,
and time-definite service from selected post offices in the United
States to a large number of international destinations. (Consult
Countries and Cities Served Section of the Global Express Guaranteed
Service Guide for destination service commitments.) GXG delivery
service is guaranteed to meet the specified service standards or the
postage paid may be refunded. Liability insurance is provided for lost
or damaged shipments. See section 215.54 for an explanation of limits
of liability.
215.12 Allowable Contents
Documents and general correspondence (non-dutiable items), and non-
documents (all dutiable items including merchandise) may be shipped
using GXG service. See 215.2 for classification and rate treatment of
specific shipments based on content. The allowable contents for GXG
shipments may also be restricted by the destinating country. Refer to
the Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide for the definition of
allowable contents for each destination country. Senders are
responsible for determining if their item is allowable despite any
statement made in the Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide, on the
GXG Web Site, or by a postal employee or the Postal Service's agents.
215.2 Mail Classifications
215.21 Global Express Guaranteed Document Service
The GXG Document service mail classification is for shipments that
contain only documents and general correspondence for which no duty is
assessed by the customs authority of the destinating country (non-
dutiable shipments). Packages shipped by GXG Document service are
sealed against inspection by the Postal Service. These Document service
shipments may be subject to inspection in the destinating country for
purposes of compliance with the customs requirements of the destinating
country. The postage rates applicable to Document service shipments are
set forth in 215.61 and are separate and distinct from the postage
rates for Non-Document service.
215.22 Global Express Guaranteed Non-Document Service
The GXG Non-Document service mail classification is for shipments
that do not contain documents or general correspondence and for which
duty may be assessed by the customs authority of the destinating
country. Merchandise and all other dutiable items may be shipped using
only this GXG classification. Non-Document service shipments will be
subject to inspection by the Postal Service and its designated agents
for purposes of air security and to determine that the contents are
eligible for shipment via Non-Document service and that the contents
are adequately declared on the GXG Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice to
permit expedited customs clearance. These Non-Document service
shipments may also be subject to inspection in the destinating country
for purposes of compliance with the customs requirements of the
destinating country. Non-Document service is not available to some
countries to which Document service is provided. See the listing of
destinating countries in 215.32 for specific availability. The postage
rates applicable to Non-Document service shipments are set forth in
215.62 and are separate and distinct from the postage rates for
Document service.
215.3 Service Areas
215.31 U.S. Origins
GXG items must be entered through selected post offices that are
located in the following ZIP Code areas. Check with your local post
office or review the Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide for a
participating post office near you.
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State ZIP code areas
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AL--Alabama....................... 352, 356-358, 361-362, 366, 368
AR--Arkansas...................... 722-723
AZ--Arizona....................... 850, 852-853, 857
CA--California.................... 900, 902-908, 910-918, 920-921, 926-
928, 934, 936-937, 939-941, 943-
951, 954
CO--Colorado...................... 800-803, 805-806, 808-810
CT--Connecticut................... 060-069
DC--District of Columbia.......... 200, 202-203, 205
DE--Delaware...................... 197-199
FL--Florida....................... 320-323, 326-338, 342, 344, 346-347,
349
GA--Georgia....................... 299-319
IA--Iowa.......................... 500-507, 510-511, 515-516, 520, 522-
528
IL--Illinois...................... 600-620, 622, 625-627, 629
IN--Indiana....................... 460-479
KS--Kansas........................ 660-662, 667, 674, 676
KY--Kentucky...................... 400-406, 410-416, 421-424, 427
LA--Louisiana..................... 700-701, 703-704, 707-708
MA--Massachusetts................. 010-027
MD--Maryland...................... 206-212, 214, 217, 219
ME--Maine......................... 039-041
MI--Michigan...................... 480-497
MN--Minnesota..................... 550-551, 553-554, 558-563
MO--Missouri...................... 630-631, 633, 636-641, 644-648, 654-
658
MS--Mississippi................... 383, 386-392, 394-397
MT--Montana....................... 591
NC---North Carolina............... 270-282, 286
NE--Nebraska...................... 680-681, 685-687
NH--New Hampshire................. 010-011, 030-034, 036-038
NJ--New Jersey.................... 070-089
NM--New Mexico.................... 871
NY--New York...................... 100-101, 103-149
OH--Ohio.......................... 430-458
OK--Oklahoma...................... 730-731, 734-738, 740-741, 743-748
OR--Oregon........................ 972
PA--Pennsylvania.................. 150-168, 170-176, 178-179, 189-191,
193-196
PR--Puerto Rico................... 006-007, 009
RI--Rhode Island.................. 028-029
SC--South Carolina................ 297-299
SD--South Dakota.................. 570-571
TN--Tennessee..................... 370-374, 376-385
TX--Texas......................... 750-756, 759-764, 768-770, 772-778,
780-782, 784, 786-788, 791, 794-
796, 799
UT--Utah.......................... 840-841, 843-847
VA--Virginia...................... 201, 220-227, 230-239
VI--Virgin Islands................ 008
VT--Vermont....................... 054, 056
WA--Washington.................... 980-985, 988-989
WI--Wisconsin..................... 530-532, 534, 540, 546-548
WV--West Virginia................. 250-257, 260, 267
WY--Wyoming....................... 820
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215.32 Destinating Countries and Rate Groups
GXG service is available to the following destinating countries and
territories. For rate purposes, countries have been placed into one of
eight rate groups.
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Document Non-document
Country service rate service rate
group group
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Afghanistan............................. * *
Albania................................. 8 8
Algeria................................. 8 8
Andorra................................. 6 6
Angola.................................. 8 8
Anguilla................................ 7 7
Antigua & Barbuda....................... 7 7
Argentina............................... 5 5
Armenia................................. 8 8
Aruba................................... 7 7
Ascension............................... * *
Australia............................... 4 4
Austria................................. 6 6
Azerbaijan.............................. 8 8
Bahamas................................. 7 7
Bahrain................................. 4 4
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Bangladesh.............................. 4 4
Barbados................................ 7 7
Belarus................................. 8 8
Belgium................................. 3 3
Belize.................................. 5 5
Benin................................... 8 8
Bermuda................................. 7 7
Bhutan.................................. 5 5
Bolivia................................. 5 5
Bosnia-Herzegovina...................... 8 8
Botswana................................ 8 8
Brazil.................................. 5 5
British Virgin Islands.................. 7 7
Brunei Darussalam....................... 8 8
Bulgaria................................ 8 8
Burkina Faso............................ 8 8
Burma (Myanmar)......................... 8 8
Burundi................................. 8 8
Cambodia................................ 8 8
Cameroon................................ 8 8
Canada.................................. 1 1
Cape Verde.............................. 8 8
Cayman Islands.......................... 7 7
Central African Republic................ 8 8
Chad.................................... 8 8
Chile................................... 5 5
China................................... 4 4
Colombia................................ 5 5
Comoros................................. 8 8
Congo, Democratic Republic of the....... 8 8
Congo, Republic of the (Brazzaville).... 8 8
Costa Rica.............................. 5 5
Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)............. 8 8
Croatia................................. 8 8
Cuba.................................... 8 *
Cyprus.................................. 4 4
Czech Republic.......................... 8 8
Denmark................................. 6 6
Djibouti................................ 8 8
Dominica................................ 7 7
Dominican Republic...................... 7 7
Ecuador................................. 5 5
Egypt................................... 4 *
El Salvador............................. 5 5
Equatorial Guinea....................... 8 8
Eritrea................................. 8 8
Estonia................................. 8 8
Ethiopia................................ 8 8
Falkland Islands........................ 5 5
Faroe Islands........................... 6 6
Fiji.................................... 5 5
Finland................................. 6 6
France.................................. 3 3
French Guiana........................... 5 *
French Polynesia........................ 8 8
Gabon................................... 8 8
Gambia.................................. 8 8
Georgia, Republic of.................... 8 8
Germany................................. 3 3
Ghana................................... 8 8
Gibraltar............................... 6 6
Great Britain & Northern Ireland........ 3 3
Greece.................................. 6 6
Greenland............................... 6 6
Grenada................................. 7 7
Guadeloupe.............................. 7 7
Guatemala............................... 5 5
Guinea.................................. 8 8
Guinea-Bissau........................... 8 8
Guyana.................................. 5 5
Haiti................................... 7 7
Honduras................................ 5 5
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Hong Kong............................... 3 3
Hungary................................. 8 8
Iceland................................. 6 6
India................................... 4 4
Indonesia............................... 4 4
Iran.................................... 4 *
Iraq.................................... * *
Ireland (Eire).......................... 3 3
Israel.................................. 4 4
Italy................................... 3 3
Jamaica................................. 7 7
Japan................................... * *
Jordan.................................. 4 4
Kazakhstan.............................. 8 8
Kenya................................... 8 8
Kiribati................................ 8 8
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of * *
(North)................................
Korea, Republic of (South).............. 4 4
Kuwait.................................. 4 4
Kyrgyzstan.............................. 8 8
Laos.................................... 8 8
Latvia.................................. 8 8
Lebanon................................. 4 4
Lesotho................................. 8 8
Liberia................................. 8 8
Libya................................... * *
Liechtenstein........................... 6 6
Lithuania............................... 8 8
Luxembourg.............................. 3 3
Macao................................... 3 3
Macedonia, Republic of.................. 8 8
Madagascar.............................. 8 8
Malawi.................................. 8 8
Malaysia................................ 4 4
Maldives................................ 8 8
Mali.................................... 8 8
Malta................................... 6 6
Martinique.............................. 7 7
Mauritania.............................. 8 8
Mauritius............................... 8 8
Mexico.................................. 2 2
Moldova................................. 8 8
Mongolia................................ 8 8
Montserrat.............................. 7 7
Morocco................................. 8 8
Mozambique.............................. 8 8
Namibia................................. 8 8
Nauru................................... 8 8
Nepal................................... 8 8
Netherlands............................. 3 3
Netherlands Antilles.................... 7 7
New Caledonia........................... 5 5
New Zealand............................. 4 4
Nicaragua............................... 5 5
Niger................................... 8 8
Nigeria................................. 8 8
Norway.................................. 6 6
Oman.................................... 4 4
Pakistan................................ 4 4
Panama.................................. 5 5
Papua New Guinea........................ 5 5
Paraguay................................ 5 5
Peru.................................... 5 5
Philippines............................. 4 4
Pitcairn Island......................... * *
Poland.................................. 8 8
Portugal................................ 6 6
Qatar................................... 4 4
Reunion................................. 8 8
Romania................................. 8 8
Russia.................................. 8 8
Rwanda.................................. 8 8
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St. Christopher (St. Kitts) & Nevis..... 7 7
Saint Helena............................ * *
Saint Lucia............................. 7 7
Saint Pierre & Miquelon................. 1 1
Saint Vincent & Grenadines.............. 7 7
San Marino.............................. 3 3
Sao Tome & Principe..................... 8 8
Saudi Arabia............................ 4 4
Senegal................................. 8 8
Serbia-Montenegro (Yugoslavia).......... 8 8
Seychelles.............................. 8 8
Sierra Leone............................ 8 8
Singapore............................... 3 3
Slovak Republic (Slovakia).............. 8 8
Slovenia................................ 8 8
Solomon Islands......................... 8 8
Somalia................................. 8 8
South Africa............................ 8 8
Spain................................... 6 6
Sri Lanka............................... 4 4
Sudan................................... * *
Suriname................................ 5 5
Swaziland............................... 8 8
Sweden.................................. 6 6
Switzerland............................. 6 6
Syrian Arab Republic (Syria)............ 4 *
Taiwan.................................. 3 3
Tajikistan.............................. 8 8
Tanzania................................ 8 8
Thailand................................ 4 4
Togo.................................... 8 8
Tonga................................... 8 8
Trinidad & Tobago....................... 7 7
Tristan da Cunha........................ * *
Tunisia................................. 8 8
Turkey.................................. 4 4
Turkmenistan............................ 8 8
Turks & Caicos Islands.................. 7 7
Tuvalu.................................. 8 8
Uganda.................................. 8 8
Ukraine................................. 8 8
United Arab Emirates.................... 4 4
Uruguay................................. 5 5
Uzbekistan.............................. 8 8
Vanuatu................................. 5 5
Vatican City............................ 3 3
Venezuela............................... 5 5
Vietnam................................. 4 4
Wallis & Futuna Islands................. 4 4
Western Samoa........................... 4 4
Yemen................................... 4 4
Zambia.................................. 8 8
Zimbabwe................................ 8 8
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\*\ No service.
GXG service is available to all locations that are referenced in
the Individual Country Listings except for the following:
a. Afghanistan
b. Ascension
c. Iraq
d. Japan
e. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of (North)
f. Libya
g. Pitcairn Island
h. Saint Helena
i. Sudan
j. Tristan de Cunha
The following countries are limited to GXG Document service only:
a. Cuba
b. Egypt
c. French Guiana
d. Iran
e. Syrian Arab Republic (Syria)
215.4 Service Guarantee
215.41 General
The Postal Service guarantees delivery within the service standards
specified in the Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide or the sender
may be entitled to a full refund of the postage paid. For the purpose
of the service guarantee, the date and time of delivery, attempted
delivery, or availability for delivery constitutes delivery.
215.42 Transit Days for Non-Document Service
For GXG Non-Document service, total transit days may be affected by
general
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customs delays, specific customs commodity delays, holidays observed in
the destinating country, and other factors beyond the Postal Service's
control. See Terms and Conditions on the GXG Air Waybill/Shipping
Invoice or in the Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide for details.
215.5 Inquiries, Postage Refunds, and Indemnity Claims
215.51 Inquiries
Inquiries concerning the delivery of GXG items are made by calling
1-800-222-1811 or through the Internet at http://www.usps.com/gxg.
215.52 Postage Refunds
Postage may be refunded if a shipment tendered at a designated post
office before the specified deposit time is not delivered or if
delivery is not attempted before 5:00 p.m. local time in the delivery
location in accordance with the guaranteed delivery standards in the
Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide. The mailer may file requests
for postage refunds only by contacting a Customer Service
Representative at
1-800-222-1811. The original receipt of the GXG Air Waybill/Shipping
Invoice is required when filing a claim for a postage refund. Requests
for postage refunds must be made no later than 30 days from the date of
shipment. The GXG Customer Service Office will adjudicate refunds for
GXG at 1-800-222-1811. Final approval and payment will be made by the
Postal Service.
Refunds will not be made if delivery was attempted but could not be
made, if the delivery address was incomplete or inaccurate, or if the
shipment was delayed by circumstances outside the control of the Postal
Service or its agents (as defined in the Global Express Guaranteed
Service Guide).
215.53 Indemnity Claims
215.531 Claims for Document Service Shipments
If a Document service shipment is lost or damaged, the sender may
file a claim for document reconstruction costs, subject to 215.54. All
claims must be initiated within 30 days of the shipment date by
contacting a Customer Service Representative at 1-800-222-1811; this
representative will provide more details on how to file a claim. The
original receipt of the GXG Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice must be
included when filing a claim. Consult the Global Express Guaranteed
Service Guide for limitations and restrictions on indemnity payments
for GXG items. The GXG Customer Service Office will adjudicate claims
for GXG at 1-800-222-1811. Final approval and payment will be made by
the Postal Service.
215.532 Claims for Non-Document Service Shipments
If a Non-Document service shipment is lost or damaged, the sender
may file a claim for the declared value of the shipment costs, subject
to 215.54. All claims must be initiated within 30 days of the shipment
date by contacting a Customer Service Representative at
1-800-222-1811; this representative will provide more details on how to
file a claim. The original receipt of the GXG Air Waybill/Shipping
Invoice must be included when filing a claim. Consult the Global
Express Guaranteed Service Guide for limitations and restrictions on
indemnity payments for GXG items. The GXG Customer Service Office will
adjudicate claims for GXG at 1-800-222-1811. Final approval and payment
will be made by the Postal Service.
215.54 Extent of Postal Service Liability for Lost or Damaged
Contents
215.541 Document Service Shipments
Liability for a lost or damaged Document service shipment is
limited to the lowest of the following:
a. $100 or the amount of additional optional insurance purchased.
b. The actual amount of the loss or damage.
c. The actual value of the contents.
``Actual value'' means the lowest cost of replacing,
reconstructing, or reconstituting the Allowable Contents of the
shipment (determined at the time and place of acceptance).
215.542 Non-Document Service Shipments
Liability for a lost or damaged Non-Document service shipment is
limited to the lowest of the following:
a. $100 or the amount of additional optional insurance purchased.
b. The actual amount of the loss or damage.
c. The actual value of the contents.
``Actual value'' means the lowest cost of replacing,
reconstructing, or reconstituting the Allowable Contents of the
shipment (determined at the time and place of acceptance).
215.55 Insurance
215.551 Insurance for Document Service Shipments
Document reconstruction insurance (this is the reasonable costs
incurred in reconstructing duplicates of nonnegotiable documents
mailed), up to $100 per shipment, is included at no additional charge.
Additional document reconstruction insurance may be purchased for
Document service shipments, as outlined in section 215.553, not to
exceed the total cost of reconstruction, $2,499 or a lesser amount as
limited by country, content, or value. Coverage, terms, and limitations
are subject to change.
215.552 Insurance for Non-Document Service Shipments
Non-Document insurance for loss, damage, or rifling, up to $100 per
shipment, is included at no additional charge. Additional Non-Document
insurance may be purchased for shipments, as outlined in section
215.553, not to exceed the total declared shipment value, $2,499 or a
lesser amount as limited by country, content or value. Coverage, terms,
and limitations are subject to change.
215.553 Insurance Fees
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Insurance amount Fee
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$100......................................................... No Fee
200.......................................................... $0.70
300.......................................................... 1.40
400.......................................................... 2.10
500.......................................................... 2.80
For document reconstruction insurance or Non-Document
insurance coverage above $500, add $0.70 per $100 or
fraction thereof, up to a maximum of $2,499 per shipment....
2,499........................................................ 16.80
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215.6 Postage
215.61 Document Service Rates/Groups
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215.62 Non-Document Service Rates/Groups
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215.63 Payment of Postage
215.631 Methods of Payment
Both GXG Document service shipments and Non-Document service
shipments may be paid by postage stamps, postage validation imprinter
(PVI) labels, or postage meter stamps.
215.632 Official Mail
Mailings Made by Federal Government Agencies
GXG shipments that are originated by federal agencies and
departments are subject to the same postage payment requirements,
weight and size limits, customs requirements, and general conditions
for mailing as GXG shipments that are originated by non-governmental
entities.
USPS Mailings
Both GXG Document Service shipments and Non-Document Service
shipments mailed by Postal Service entities must bear the G-10 permit
indicia that is prescribed for all USPS official mail. There is a 70-
pound weight limit for USPS-originated GXG shipments going to all
authorized, destinating countries. See section 144.2.
215.7 Weight and Size Limits
215.71 General
The weight, dimensional weight, and size limits set forth in this
section are the same for both GXG Document service shipments and Non-
Document service shipments.
215.72 Weight Limits
The maximum weight is 70 pounds.
215.73 Dimensional Weight
The equation to determine dimensional weight is as follows:
(Length x Width x Height)/166 = Dimensional Weight
When determining the dimensional weight, each individual
measurement must be rounded down to the nearest whole inch.
215.74 Size Limits
215.741 Minimum Size
Items must be large enough--approximately 9 inches in height and 12
inches in length--so that a GXG Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice can be
affixed on the face of the item.
215.742 Maximum Size
Length and girth combined may not exceed 108 inches. Individual
dimensions may not exceed the following:
a. Length: 46 inches.
b. Width: 35 inches.
c. Height: 46 inches.
215.8 Preparation Requirements
215.81 Preparation by the Sender
a. Prepare the item as a flat or package using either the GXG
envelope provided by the Postal Service or mailer-supplied packaging.
Mailers using their own envelope or wrapping must also affix a GXG
sticker (Item 107RGG3) to the front and back of the item.
b. Complete the GXG Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (Item 11FGG1) to
show the complete address of the sender and addressee. Items cannot be
addressed to a post office box or an APO or FPO address.
c. GXG Document Service Shipment Preparation: Complete the
``Shipment Details'' to show the contents in detail including
description and estimated cost of reconstruction. A separate customs
declaration is not used. Sign and date the mailer agreement.
d. GXG Non-Document Service Shipment Preparation: Complete the
``Shipment Details'' to show the contents in detail including
description, valuation, and country of manufacture. Non-Document
service shipments cannot have a value that exceeds US $2,499. A
separate customs declaration is not used. Sign and date the mailer
agreement.
215.82 Preparation by Acceptance Employee
a. Check that the sender has properly completed the GXG Air
Waybill/Shipping Invoice.
b. Complete the postage transaction if the item is not prepaid.
c. Complete the ``Origin'' information.
d. Remove the customer's copy of the GXG Air Waybill/Shipping
Invoice and give it to the customer. Process the GXG Air Waybill/
Shipping Invoice according to directions on the shipping document.
215.83 Customs Forms Not Required
The GXG Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice contains space for the sender
to declare the contents. A separate postal customs declaration is not
used.
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[The Individual Country Listing pages in the International Mail Manual
will be revised to reflect the availability of GXG service and the
applicable postage rates.]
Administrative Support Manual
2 AUDITS AND INVESTIGATIONS
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27 Security
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274 Mail Security
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274.2 Opening, Searching, and Reading Mail Generally Prohibited
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274.23 Definitions
274.231 Mail Sealed Against Inspection
The following terms and definitions apply:
a. For purposes of this part, the terms ``mail sealed against
inspection'' and ``sealed mail'' mean mail on which appropriate postage
is paid, and which, under postal laws and regulations, is included
within a class of mail maintained by the Postal Service for the
transmission of letters sealed against inspection.
b. The terms include First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, Express Mail
(domestic and international), Mailgram messages, GXG Document service,
and the international letter mail forming part of the LC class of
Postal Union mail. See the definition of Postal Union mail in the
International Mail Manual.
c. The terms exclude incidental First-Class matter permitted to be
enclosed in or attached to certain Periodicals, Standard (A) and
Standard (B) mailings (see DMM E070) and international transit mail
(see 274.8).
d. When sealed mail is part of a mixed class mailing (see DMM
E070), the sealed mail component of the combination item is treated as
sealed mail only if it is contained in its own envelope or other form
of sealed container.
274.232 Mail Not Sealed Against Inspection
The following terms and definitions apply:
a. For purposes of this part, the terms ``mail not sealed against
inspection'' and ``unsealed mail'' mean mail on which appropriate
postage for sealed mail is not paid, and which under postal laws or
regulations is not included within a class of mail maintained by the
Postal Service for the transmission of letters sealed against
inspection.
b. The terms include Periodicals, Standard Mail, incidental First-
Class attachments or enclosures mailed under DMM E070, and (as defined
in the International Mail Manual) GXG Non-Document service,
international parcel post mail, the AO class of Postal Union mail, and
the international post cards and postal cards forming part of the LC
class of Postal Union mail.
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c. The terms do not include international transit mail (see 274.8).
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Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. 00-30776 Filed 11-30-00; 2:13 pm]
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