[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 3, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 5688-5691]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-02006]


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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 20


International Service Changes--Burma, Kiribati, Sao Tome and 
Principe

AGENCY: Postal Service\TM\.

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 classification changes to Competitive Services, as established 
by the Governors of the Postal Service.

DATES: Effective date: April 26, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula Rabkin at 202-268-2537.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: New classification changes are available 
under Docket Number CP2015-33 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's Web 
site at http://www.prc.gov.
    This final rule describes the international classification changes 
and

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the corresponding mailing standards changes for the following 
Competitive Services:

Priority Mail Express International

    Priority Mail Express International[supreg] service provides fast 
international delivery service to more than 180 countries. The 
following classification changes are made:

Burma (Myanmar), Kiribati, and Sao Tome and Principe

    We are adding Burma (Myanmar), Kiribati, and Sao Tome and Principe 
as the most recent countries to establish an Express Mail Service (EMS) 
operational exchange agreement with the Postal Service. As a result, 
Priority Mail Express International service will become available to 
these destinations effective April 26, 2015, as described in the 
mailing standards below.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20

    Foreign relations, International postal services.

    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. 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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Country Price Groups and Weight Limits

[Revise the Listings for Burma (Myanmar), Kiribati, and Sao Tome and 
Principe Adding PMEI Service, To Read as Follows:]

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                                                              Global express guaranteed           Priority mail express          Priority mail international     First-class mail international
                                                         ----------------------------------           international          ----------------------------------      and first-class package
                                                                                           ----------------------------------                                         international service
                         Country                                                                                                                               ---------------------------------
                                                            Price group    Max. wt. (lbs.)    Price group    Max. wt. (lbs.)    Price group    Max. wt. (lbs.)                   Max. wt.  (ozs./
                                                                                                                                                                  Price group         lbs.)
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Burma (Myanmar).........................................             n/a              n/a                6               44                6               22                6            3.5/4
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Kiribati................................................             n/a              n/a                6               66                6               44                6            3.5/4
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Sao Tome and Principe...................................             n/a              n/a                7               66                7               44                7            3.5/4
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Individual Country Listings

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Burma (Myanmar)

Country Conditions for Mailing

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[Revise the Listing for Priority Mail Express International To Read as 
Follows:]

Priority Mail Express International (220) Price Group 6

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 Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial
                     Base, or Commercial Plus price.
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                         Weight Limit: 44 pounds
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    Priority Mail Express International--Flat Rate Envelopes and Flat 
Rate Boxes
    Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
    Flat Rate Boxes: The maximum weight is 20 pounds.
    Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, 
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Size Limits (221.52)

    Maximum length: 60 inches.
    Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches.

Insurance (222.8)

    Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise 
shipments only.
    See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance 
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for Priority 
Mail Express International merchandise insurance coverage.
    Customs Forms Required (123)

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                                              Required customs form/
           Articles admitted                       endorsement
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Documents, correspondence, and business  PS Form 2976. Endorse item
 papers.                                  clearly next to mailing label
                                          as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise samples without commercial   PS Form 2976.
 value.
Merchandise and all articles subject to  PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form
 customs duty.                            2976-E (envelope).
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    Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined 
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required (see 222.5).

    Note: Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; 
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and 
other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express

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International shipments to Burma (Myanmar).

    Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Myanmar Post.
    Country Code: MM.
    Areas Served: Entire territory except those listed below:

Bago Township
Dagon ( South) Township
Dala Township
Hlaegu Township
Hlaing Thar Yar (Industrial Zone)
Kalay Township
Kyauktan Township
Mandalay Township
Mawlamyine Township
Mingalardon Township
Monywa Township
Myingyan Township
Pakokku Township
Pathein Township
Pearl Township
PyinooLwin Township
Shwepaukkan Industrial Zone
Shwepyithar Township
Thalyin Township
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Kiribati

Country Conditions for Mailing

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[Revise the Listing for Priority Mail Express International To Read as 
Follows:]

Priority Mail Express International (220) Price Group 6

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 Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial
                     Base, or Commercial Plus price.
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                         Weight Limit: 66 pounds
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    Priority Mail Express International--Flat Rate Envelopes and Flat 
Rate Boxes
    Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
    Flat Rate Boxes: The maximum weight is 20 pounds.
    Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, 
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Size Limits (221.52)

    Maximum length: 60 inches.
    Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches.

Insurance (222.8)

    Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise 
shipments only.
    See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance 
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for Priority 
Mail Express International merchandise insurance coverage.

Customs Forms Required (123)

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                                              Required customs form/
           Articles admitted                       endorsement
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Documents, correspondence, and business  PS Form 2976. Endorse item
 papers.                                  clearly next to mailing label
                                          as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise samples without commercial   PS Form 2976.
 value.
Merchandise and all articles subject to  PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form
 customs duty.                            2976-E (envelope).
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    Note:  For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online 
combined shipping label and customs form that electronically 
transmits customs-related data, no additional customs form is 
required (see 222.5).


    Notes: 
    1. Proforma and Commercial Invoice required in addition to 
customs forms listed in 123.
    2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; 
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and 
other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express 
International shipments to Kiribati.

    Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Kiribati.
    Country Code: KI.
    Areas Served: All.
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Sao Tome and Principe

Country Conditions for Mailing

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[Revise the Listing for Priority Mail Express International To Read as 
Follows:]

Priority Mail Express International (220) Price Group 7

------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial
                     Base, or Commercial Plus price.
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                         Weight Limit: 66 pounds
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Priority Mail Express International -- Flat Rate Envelopes and Flat 
Rate Boxes.
    Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
    Flat Rate Boxes: The maximum weight is 20 pounds.
    Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, 
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Size Limits (221.52)

    Maximum length: 60 inches.
    Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches.

Insurance (222.8)

    Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise 
shipments only.
    See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance 
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for Priority 
Mail Express International merchandise insurance coverage.

Customs Forms Required (123)

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                                              Required customs form/
           Articles admitted                       endorsement
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Documents, correspondence, and business  PS Form 2976. Endorse item
 papers.                                  clearly next to mailing label
                                          as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise samples without commercial   PS Form 2976.
 value.
Merchandise and all articles subject to  PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form
 customs duty.                            2976-E (envelope).
------------------------------------------------------------------------


    Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online 
combined shipping label and customs form that electronically 
transmits customs-related data, no additional customs form is 
required (see 222.5).


    Note: Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; 
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and 
other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express 
International shipments to Sao Tome and Principe.

    Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Sao Tome and Principe.
    Country Code: ST.

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    Areas Served: All.
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    We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to 
reflect these changes.

Stanley F. Mires,
Attorney, Federal Requirements.
[FR Doc. 2015-02006 Filed 2-2-15; 8:45 am]
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