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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 19 (Thursday, January 30, 2025)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8496-8498]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-01938]

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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 20

International Competitive Services and Price Changes

AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Postal ServiceTM is revising Mailing Standards 
of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual 
(IMM[supreg]), and Notice 123, Price List, to reflect changes to 
Competitive Services as established by the Governors of the United 
States Postal Service.

DATES: Effective: January 30, 2025.

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 (PRC) in 
Docket Number CP2025-1, which the PRC favorably reviewed on January 16, 
2025, in Order No. 8635 (see https://prc.gov).
    Also, by notice filed on November 15, 2024, in PRC Docket No. 
MC2025-424, which the PRC favorably reviewed on January 13, 2025, in 
Order No. 8573, the Postal Service is changing the country group 
assignments for St. Pierre and Miquelon. In addition, the Postal 
Service is also changing the Foreign Office of Exchange Code for 
International Priority Airmail destined for St. Pierre and Miquelon.
    This final action describes the international price changes and 
minor classification changes for the following international 
competitive services:
     Priority Mail Express International[supreg].
     Priority Mail International[supreg].
     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.
     Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee.
    For pricing, see the Postal Explorer website at https://pe.usps.com.

Priority Mail Express International 1
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    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 airline travel 
restrictions and cancellations, 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 4.9 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[supreg] 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.
    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

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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 4.9 
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.
    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 4.9 
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 4.9 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 28.9 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 published prices for Airmail M-bags will remain 
the same on average and not increase, although a few prices will change 
slightly.

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:
     PMEI and PMI merchandise insurance: There is no charge for 
PMEI and PMI merchandise insurance coverage up to $200. The starting 
fee for additional insurance over $200 will be lowered to $11.85. For 
each additional $100 or fraction over $300 up to a maximum indemnity 
limit of $5000 (the maximum indemnity varies by country), the 
incremental fee will be as set forth in the table below:

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                   Indemnity limit not over                       Fee
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Up to $200...................................................      $0.00
$200.01-$300.00..............................................      11.85
$300.01-$400.00..............................................      15.00
$400.01-$500.00..............................................      18.15
$500.01-$600.00..............................................      21.30
$600.01-$700.00..............................................      24.40
$700.01-$800.00..............................................      27.60
$800.01-$900.00..............................................      30.70
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$30.70 plus $3.15 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:
    Individual article (PS Form 3817)...................           $2.10
    Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665 (per             2.10
     page)..............................................
    Firm mailing sheet (PS Form 3665), per piece                    0.61
     (minimum 3) All other qualifying classes of mail...
Bulk quantities:
    For first 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof)........           11.65
    Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof)..            1.52
    Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606......................            2.10
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     International Registered Mail service: The fee for 
competitive international registered mail will increase to $21.75.
     Customs clearance and delivery fee: The competitive 
customs clearance and delivery fee per dutiable item will increase to 
$8.85.
    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. We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 20 
to reflect these changes.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20

    Foreign relations, International postal services.

    Accordingly, the Postal Service amends Mailing Standards of the 
United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM), 
incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations, as 
follows (see 39 CFR 20.1)

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)

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2 Conditions for Mailing

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290 Commercial Services

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292 International Priority Airmail (IPA) Service

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292.4 Mail Preparation

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292.45 PA Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups

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Exhibit 292.45a

IPA Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups

    [Revise the entry for Saint Pierre and Miquelon to read as 
follows:]

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                                      Foreign office of
       Country labeling name            exchange code       Price group
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Saint Pierre and Miquelon.........  ROI.................              15
 
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Country Price Groups and Weight Limits

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    [Revise the entry for Saint Pierre and Miquelon to read as 
follows:]

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                                                                      Global Express     Priority Mail Express International       Priority Mail International            First-Class Mail
                                                                        Guaranteed     ----------------------------------------------------------------------------   International and First-
                                                                   --------------------                                                                              Class Package International
                              Country                                                                        PMEI flat rate                         PMI flat rate              Service
                                                                      Price   Max. wt.    Price   Max. wt.   envelopes price    Price   Max. wt.   envelopes  and  -----------------------------
                                                                      group    (lbs.)     group    (lbs.)       group \1\       group    (lbs.)     boxes  price     FCMI price     FCPIS price
                                                                                                                                                      group \2\       group \3\      group \4\
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Saint Pierre and Miquelon.........................................      n/a       n/a       n/a       n/a               n/a        15        66                 4             5              15
 
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Individual Country Listings

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Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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    [Revise the heading for the Priority Mail International section to 
read as follows (changing the price group to 15):]

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 15

    [Revise the heading for the First-Class Mail International section 
to read as follows (changing the price group to 5):]
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

    [Revise the heading for the First-Class Package International 
Service section to read as follows (changing the price group to 15):]
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First-Class Package International Service (250) Price Group 15

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Kevin Rayburn,
Attorney, Ethics & Legal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2025-01938 Filed 1-29-25; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-12-P
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