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PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL AND PRIORITY MAIL INTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISE INSURANCE LIMITS— 

Continued 

Country PMEI PMI 

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines .......................................................................................................................... 5000 130 

San Marino .............................................................................................................................................................. 5000 5000 

Sao Tome and Principe ........................................................................................................................................... n/a 440 

Saudi Arabia ............................................................................................................................................................ 5000 n/a 

Senegal .................................................................................................................................................................... 5000 936 

Serbia, Republic of .................................................................................................................................................. 5000 5000 

Seychelles ................................................................................................................................................................ 5000 n/a 

Sierra Leone ............................................................................................................................................................ 5000 n/a 

Singapore ................................................................................................................................................................. 5000 3000 

Sint Maarten ............................................................................................................................................................ 5000 5000 

Slovak Republic (Slovakia) ...................................................................................................................................... 650 650 

Slovenia ................................................................................................................................................................... 650 650 

Solomon Islands ...................................................................................................................................................... 5000 n/a 

Somalia .................................................................................................................................................................... n/a n/a 

South Africa ............................................................................................................................................................. 5000 n/a 

Spain ........................................................................................................................................................................ 650 650 

Sri Lanka .................................................................................................................................................................. 5000 35 

Sudan ....................................................................................................................................................................... n/a n/a 

Suriname .................................................................................................................................................................. n/a 535 

Swaziland ................................................................................................................................................................. 5000 560 

Sweden .................................................................................................................................................................... 650 650 

Switzerland .............................................................................................................................................................. 650 650 

Syrian Arab Republic (Syria) ................................................................................................................................... 5000 n/a 

Taiwan ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5000 1350 

Tajikistan .................................................................................................................................................................. 5000 5000 

Tanzania .................................................................................................................................................................. 5000 248 

Thailand ................................................................................................................................................................... 5000 1458 

Timor-Leste, Democratic Republic of ...................................................................................................................... n/a n/a 

Togo ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5000 n/a 

Tonga ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5000 515 

Trinidad and Tobago ............................................................................................................................................... 5000 n/a 

Tristan da Cunha ..................................................................................................................................................... n/a n/a 

Tunisia ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5000 3834 

Turkey ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5000 952 

Turkmenistan ........................................................................................................................................................... 5000 729 

Turks and Caicos Islands ........................................................................................................................................ 650 n/a 

Tuvalu ...................................................................................................................................................................... n/a 675 

Uganda .................................................................................................................................................................... 5000 n/a 

Ukraine ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5000 5000 

United Arab Emirates .............................................................................................................................................. 5000 5000 

United Kingdom (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) ............................................................................................. 650 n/a 

Uruguay ................................................................................................................................................................... 5000 n/a 

Uzbekistan ............................................................................................................................................................... 5000 5000 

Vanuatu .................................................................................................................................................................... n/a n/a 

Vatican City .............................................................................................................................................................. 5000 2380 

Venezuela ................................................................................................................................................................ n/a n/a 

Vietnam .................................................................................................................................................................... 5000 n/a 

Wallis and Futuna Islands ....................................................................................................................................... n/a 1615 

Western Samoa ....................................................................................................................................................... n/a 295 

Yemen ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5000 820 

Zambia ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5000 n/a 

Zimbabwe ................................................................................................................................................................ 5000 n/a 

* * * * * 

We will publish an appropriate 

amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to reflect 

these changes. 

Stanley F. Mires, 

Attorney, Federal Requirements. 

[FR Doc. 2015–02007 Filed 2–2–15; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 7710–12–P 

POSTAL SERVICE 

39 CFR Part 20 

International Service Changes— 

Burma, Kiribati, Sao Tome and 

Principe 

AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: The Postal Service is revising 

Mailing Standards of the United States 

Postal Service, International Mail 

Manual (IMM®), 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®

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] 

■ 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. 

■ 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) 

* * * * * 

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:] 

Country 

Global express guaranteed Priority mail express 

international 

Priority mail international First-class mail international 

and first-class package 

international service 

Price group Max. wt. (lbs.) Price group Max. wt. (lbs.) Price group Max. wt. (lbs.) 

Price group Max. wt. 

(ozs./lbs.) 

*******

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 

* * * * * 

Individual Country Listings 

* * * * * 

Burma (Myanmar) 

Country Conditions for Mailing 

* * * * * 

[Revise the Listing for Priority Mail 

Express International To Read as 

Follows:] 

Priority Mail Express International 

(220) Price Group 6 

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial 

Plus price. 

Weight Limit: 44 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) 

Articles admitted Required customs form/endorsement 

Documents, correspondence, and business papers ................................ PS Form 2976. Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as BUSINESS PAPERS. 

Merchandise samples without commercial value ..................................... PS Form 2976. 

Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty ............................. PS Form 2976–A inside PS Form 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 


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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 

* * * * * 

Kiribati 

Country Conditions for Mailing 

* * * * * 

[Revise the Listing for Priority Mail 

Express International To Read as 

Follows:] 

Priority Mail Express International 

(220) Price Group 6 

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial 

Plus price. 

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) 

Articles admitted Required customs form/endorsement 

Documents, correspondence, and business papers ................................ PS Form 2976. Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as BUSINESS PAPERS. 

Merchandise samples without commercial value ..................................... PS Form 2976. 

Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty ............................. PS Form 2976–A inside PS Form 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). 

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. 

* * * * * 

Sao Tome and Principe 

Country Conditions for Mailing 

* * * * * 

[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. 

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) 

Articles admitted Required customs form/endorsement 

Documents, correspondence, and business papers ................................ PS Form 2976. Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as BUSINESS PAPERS. 

Merchandise samples without commercial value ..................................... PS Form 2976. 

Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty ............................. PS Form 2976–A inside PS Form 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. 

* * * * * 

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] 

BILLING CODE 7710–P 

POSTAL SERVICE 

39 CFR Part 111 

Domestic Competitive Products 

Pricing and Mailing Standards 

Changes 

AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: The Postal Service is 

amending Mailing Standards of the 

United States Postal Service, Domestic 

Mail Manual (DMM®), to reflect changes 

to prices and mailing standards for 

certain competitive products. 

DATES: Effective date: April 26, 2015. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Robert Dixon Jr. (202) 268–2308, or 

Garry Rodriguez (202) 268–7281. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final 

rule describes new prices and product 

features for competitive products, by 

class of mail, established by the 

Governors of the United States Postal 

Service. New prices are available under 

Docket Number CP2015–33 on the 

Postal Regulatory Commission’s (PRC) 

Web site at http://www.prc.gov, and also 

located on the Postal Explorer® Web site 

at http://pe.usps.com. 

The Postal Service will revise the 

Mailing Standards of the United States 

Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual 

(DMM), to reflect changes to prices and 

mailing standards for the following 

competitive products: 

• Priority Mail Express®. 

• Priority Mail®. 

• First-Class Package Service®. 

• Parcel Select®. 

• Standard PostTM. 

• Extra Services. 

• Return Services. 

• Mailer Services. 

• Recipient Services. 

Competitive product prices and 

changes are identified by product as 

follows: 

Priority Mail Express 

Prices 

All Priority Mail Express Retail, 

Commercial BaseTM, and Commercial 

PlusTM prices will remain the same. 

Priority Mail 

Prices 

All Priority Mail Retail, Commercial 

BaseTM, and Commercial PlusTM prices 

will remain the same. 

First-Class Package Service 

Prices 

Overall, First-Class Package Service 

prices will increase 5.1 percent. The 

Intelligent Mail® package barcode 

(IMpb) will continue to provide free 

USPS TrackingTM and confirmation of 

delivery with these parcels and the 

$0.20 per piece fee will continue to be 

assessed on packages not having an 

IMpb. 

First-Class Package Service Surcharge 

The Postal Service will revise the 

DMM to clarify that unless a parcel is 

prepared in a 5-digit/scheme container, 

a surcharge will apply to each 

irregularly shaped Commercial Base 

parcel (i.e., rolls, tubes, triangles). 

Transfer of Retail First-Class Mail 

Parcels 

First-Class Mail® parcels were 

recently petitioned for transfer to 

competitive products and will become 

part of First-Class Package Service, if 

approved. Information on the transfer of 

First-Class Mail parcels can be found in 

the Domestic Mailing Services Federal 

Register Notice. 

Parcel Select 

Prices 

Overall, Parcel Select prices will 

increase an average of 9.4 percent. The 

average price increase for Parcel Select 

Destination Entry destination delivery 

unit (DDU) is 9.2 percent, destination 

sectional center facility (DSCF) is 6.7 

percent, and destination network 

distribution center (DNDC) is 7.2 

percent. 

The average price increase for Parcel 

Select non-destination parcels (NDC, 

ONDC, and Nonpresort) is 8.7 percent. 

The prices for Parcel Select 

LightweightTM (PSLW) will increase an 

average of 9.8 percent. 

The IMpb will continue to provide 

free USPS Tracking and confirmation of 

delivery with Parcel Select, including 

PSLW, and the $0.20 per piece fee will 

continue to be assessed on packages not 

having an IMpb. 

Standard Post 

Overall, Standard Post prices will 

increase an average of 11.4 percent. 

Extra Services 

Adult Signature Service 

Adult Signature Service prices will be 

increasing. The price for Adult 

Signature Required will be $5.50 and 

Adult Signature Restricted Delivery 

$5.75. 

Adult Signature Service Expanded 

As a result of the simplification of 

Extra Services initiative, the eligible 

classes of mail for Adult Signature 

Service will be expanded to include 

First-Class Package Service and Parcel 

Select Lightweight pieces. Information 

on the expansion of eligible classes of 

mail under Adult Signature Services can 

be found in the Domestic Mailing 

Services Federal Register Notice. 

Return Services 

Parcel Return Service 

Parcel Return Service (PRS) prices 

will have an overall price increase of 4.8 

percent. Return Network Distribution 

Center (RNDC) will increase an average 

of 5.7 percent and Return Sectional 

Center Facility (RSCF) prices will 

increase an average of 5.0 percent. 

Return Delivery Unit (RDU) prices will 

increase an average of 4.7 percent. 

The Parcel Return Service annual 

permit fee and annual account 

maintenance fee are increasing. 

Information on fees can be found in the 

Domestic Mailing Services Federal 

Register Notice. 

Parcel Return Service—Full Network 

(PRS—Full Network) 

The Postal Service has decided to 

discontinue Parcel Return Service—Full 

Network (PRS—Full Network) to 

simplify product offerings as part of the 

Return Services simplification. 

Information on the Return Services 

simplification initiative can be found in 

the Domestic Mailing Services Federal 

Register Notice. 

Mailer Services 

Premium Forwarding Service 

The enrollment fee for Retail and 

online applications for Premium 

Forwarding Service ® (PFS®) will be 

increasing. The enrollment fee paid at 

the Retail Counter will increase to 

$18.00 per application and the 

enrollment fee paid online will increase 

to $16.50 per application. The price of 

the weekly reshipment charge will 

increase to $18.00. 

USPS Package Intercept 

The USPS Package InterceptTM fee 

will increase 5.7 percent to $12.15. 


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