[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 23, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 71520-71523]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-25482]
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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 22, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale Kennedy at 202-268-6592 or Kathy
Frigo at 202-268-4178.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: New prices are posted under Docket Number
CP2023-42 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website at http://www.prc.gov.
For Priority Mail International items destined to Canada, the
Postal Service is collapsing price groups 1.1 through 1.8 (which are
based on origin ZIP Code) into a single country group. In addition, the
Postal Service is eliminating the related fee for the International
Service Center (ISC) Official Zone Chart for Priority Mail
International pieces destined to Canada.
Also, to conform to requested country nomenclature, the Postal
Service is changing the official name of Turkey to the Republic of
Turkiye, with Turkiye as the short name, in related sections of the
IMM.
This final rule describes the international price and
classification
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changes and the corresponding mailing standards changes for the
following Competitive Services:
Global Express Guaranteed[supreg].
Priority Mail Express International[supreg].
Priority Mail International[supreg] (PMI).
First-Class Package International Service.
International Priority Airmail[supreg].
International Surface Air Lift[supreg].
Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to One Addressee (Airmail
M-bag[supreg]).
The following competitive international extra services and
fees:
International Insurance.
Certificate of Mailing.
International Registered Mail.
International Return Receipt.
Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee.
For pricing, see 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 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 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 6.0 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.
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 6.0 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 6.5
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 a tracking service available at no charge for
FCPIS items to select destination countries.
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 are then entered into
that country's air or surface priority mail system for delivery. The
price increase for IPA is 3.5 percent. 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 is 12.0 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 6.4 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 $2.45
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................... 2.45
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Maximum insurance $2,499 (varies by country)
PMEI and PMI merchandise insurance: There is no charge for
PMEI and PMI merchandise insurance
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coverage up to $200. The fee for PMEI and PMI merchandise insurance
will increase and will increase to $3.40 for each additional $100 or
fraction over $200 as 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.............................................. 12.75
$300.01-$400.00.............................................. 16.15
$400.01-$500.00.............................................. 19.55
$500.01-$600.00.............................................. 22.95
$600.01-$700.00.............................................. 26.35
$700.01-$800.00.............................................. 29.75
$800.01-$900.00.............................................. 33.15
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$33.15 plus $3.40 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)............................ $1.85
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665 (per page).... 1.85
Firm mailing sheet (PS Form 3665), per piece (minimum 3) All 0.57
other qualifying classes of mail............................
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Bulk quantities
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For first 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof)................. $10.40
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof)........... 1.35
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606............................... 1.85
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International Registered Mail service: The fee for
competitive international registered mail will increase to $19.05.
International return receipt service: The fee for
competitive international return receipt service will increase to
$5.30.
Customs clearance and delivery fee: The competitive
customs clearance and delivery fee per dutiable item will increase to
$7.85.
Pickup on Demand: The fee for pickup on demand will
increase to $26.50.
We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to
reflect these changes.
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 IMM as follows:
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Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International
Mail Manual (IMM)
* * * * *
2 Conditions for Mailing
* * * * *
210 Global Express Guaranteed
* * * * *
213 Prices and Postage Payment Methods
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213.5 Destinating Countries and Price Groups
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Exhibit 213.5
Destinating Countries and Price Groups
[Revise the entry for Turkey to read as follows (reflecting the new
country name):]
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GXG price
Country name group
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Turkiye, Republic of....................................... 6
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233 Prices and Postage Payment Methods
233.1 Prices
233.11 Availability and Price Application--General
[Revise the text in its entirety to read follows:]
Except under 233.14 and 233.15, Priority Mail International
shipments are charged postage for each addressed piece according to its
weight and Price Group. See the Individual Country Listings for
countries that offer Priority Mail International service.
* * * * *
250 First-Class Package International Service
* * * * *
252 Eligibility
* * * * *
252.22 Availability
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Exhibit 252.22
Countries Accepting Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International
Service (E-USPS DELCON INTL)
[Revise the entry for Turkey to read as follows (reflecting the new
country name):]
Turkiye, Republic of
* * * * *
Extra Services
* * * * *
320 Insurance
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322 Priority Mail Express International Insurance
* * * * *
322.2 Availability
* * * * *
Exhibit 322.2
Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail International
Merchandise Insurance Limits (in U.S. Dollars)
[Revise the entry for Turkey to read as follows (reflecting the new
country name):]
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Country PMEI PMI
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Turkiye, Republic of................................... 5,000 952
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Index of Countries and Localities
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[Revise the entry for Turkey to read as follows (reflecting the new
country name):]
Turkiye, Republic of
* * * * *
Country Price Groups and Weight Limits
[Revise the entry for Turkey to read as follows (reflecting the new
country name):]
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Global express Priority mail express Priority mail international First-class mai
guaranteed international ------------------------------------ international and first-
------------------------------------------------------ class package
Country Max. PMI flat rate international service
Price Max. Price Max. PMEI flat rate Price wt. envelopes and ---------------------------
group wt. group wt. envelopes price group (lbs.) boxes price FCMI price FCPIS price
(lbs.) (lbs.) group \1\ group \2\ group \3\ group \4\
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Turkiye, Republic of.............. 6 70 4 66 8 4 66 8 4 3
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Individual Country Listings
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[Revise the country name ``Turkey'' to read as follows (reflecting
the new country name):]
Turkiye, Republic of
Country Conditions for Mailing
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Restrictions
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[Revise the entry ``Food supplements'' to read as follows
(reflecting the new country name):]
Food supplements and foods for athletes may be sent to Turkiye only
when a medical report, prescription, or national sportsperson`s
certificate is enclosed with the item by the addressee.
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Observations
[Revise the second entry to read as follows (reflecting the new
country name):]
2. Each commercial shipment for Turkiye must have enclosed a
combined certificate of origin and consular invoice, which must be
certified by a chamber of commerce or other trade organization or by a
notary public, and be legalized by a Turkish consul.
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Priority Mail Express International
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Customs Forms Required
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Notes:
[Revise the second entry to read as follows (reflecting the new
country name):]
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 Turkiye.
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Ruth Stevenson,
Chief Counsel, Ethics and Legal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2022-25482 Filed 11-22-22; 8:45 am]
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