[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 Service<SUP>TM</SUP>.

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:
    <bullet> Global Express Guaranteed[supreg].
    <bullet> Priority Mail Express International[supreg].
    <bullet> Priority Mail International[supreg] (PMI).
    <bullet> First-Class Package International Service.
    <bullet> International Priority Airmail[supreg].
    <bullet> International Surface Air Lift[supreg].
    <bullet> Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to One Addressee (Airmail 
M-Bag[supreg]).
    <bullet> The following competitive international extra services and 
fees:
    <bullet> International Insurance.
    <bullet> Certificate of Mailing.
    <bullet> International Registered Mail.
    <bullet> International Return Receipt.
    <bullet> 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:
    <bullet> 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).

    <bullet> 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).

    <bullet> 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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    <bullet> International Registered Mail service: The fee for 
competitive international registered mail will increase to $20.75.
    <bullet> International return receipt service: The fee for 
competitive international return receipt service will increase to 
$5.80.
    <bullet> 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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