[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 223 (Tuesday, November 21, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 80986-80987]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-25654]
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 20
International Competitive Services Price Changes
AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Final action.
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SUMMARY: The Postal Service is revising Notice 123, Price List, to
reflect the price changes to Competitive Services as established by the
Governors of the United States Postal Service.
DATES: The revisions to Notice 123 are effective January 21, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale Kennedy at 202-268-6592 or Kathy
Frigo at 202-268-4178.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final action describes new prices
established by the Governors of the United States Postal Service and
submitted for review by the Postal Regulatory Commission in Docket
Number CP2024-52 (see https://prc.gov).
This final action describes the international price changes for the
following international 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 5.4 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 5.4 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 5.4 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 6.4
percent. The Commercial Base price provides a discount below the
published retail prices for customers who prepare and
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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 5.5 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 3.5 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 5.4 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 by $2.50
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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Up to $100..................................................... $0.00
Each additional $100 or fraction over $100..................... 2.50
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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 coverage up to $200. The fee for
PMEI and PMI merchandise insurance will increase by $3.50 for each
additional $100 or fraction over $300 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................................................ 13.15
$300.01-$400.00................................................ 16.65
$400.01-$500.00................................................ 20.15
$500.01-$600.00................................................ 23.65
$600.01-$700.00................................................ 27.15
$700.01-$800.00................................................ 30.65
$800.01-$900.00................................................ 34.15
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$34.15 plus $3.50 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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Fee
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Individual pieces
Individual article (PS Form 3817).......................... $2.00
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665 (per page).. 2.00
Firm mailing sheet (PS Form 3665), per piece (minimum 3), 0.58
All other qualifying classes of mail......................
Bulk quantities .......
For first 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof)............... 11.10
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof)......... 1.45
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606............................. 2.00
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International Registered Mail service: The fee for
competitive international registered mail will increase to $20.75.
International return receipt service: The fee for
competitive international return receipt service will increase to
$5.80.
Customs clearance and delivery fee: The competitive
customs clearance and delivery fee per dutiable item will increase to
$8.55.
Sarah Sullivan,
Attorney, Ethics and Legal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2023-25654 Filed 11-20-23; 8:45 am]
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