82 FR 48933 - International Competitive Services Product and Price Changes
POSTAL SERVICE Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 203 (October 23, 2017)
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 203 (October 23, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 203 (Monday, October 23, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 48933-48936] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-22748] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 20 International Competitive Services Product and Price Changes AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, as established by the Governors of the Postal Service. DATES: Effective: January 21, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula Rabkin at 202-268-2537. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: New prices will be posted under Docket Number CP2018-8 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's Web site at http://www.prc.gov. This final rule describes the international price and classification changes and the corresponding mailing standards changes for the following Competitive Services:Global Express Guaranteed[supreg] (GXG[supreg]). Priority Mail Express International[supreg]. Priority Mail International[supreg]. First-Class Package International Service[supreg] (FCPIS[supreg]). International Priority Airmail[supreg] (IPA[supreg]). International Surface Air Lift[supreg] (ISAL[supreg]). Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to One Addressee (Airmail M-bag[supreg] services). The following international extra services and fees: International Insurance. International Certificate of Mailing. International Registered Mail. International Return Receipt. International Postal Money Orders. International Money Order Inquiry Fee. International Money Transfer Service. Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee. New prices will be located on the Postal Explorer[supreg] Web site at http://pe.usps.com. Global Express Guaranteed Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) service provides fast international shipping and date-certain delivery with a money-back guarantee, with international transportation and delivery provided through an alliance with FedEx Express[supreg]. The price increase for GXG service averages 3.9 percent. The Postal Service provides Commercial Base 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 5 percent discount off 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 prices are set to match the Commercial Base prices. Priority Mail Express International Priority Mail Express International 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. Priority Mail Express International with Money-Back Guarantee service is available for certain destinations. The price increase for Priority Mail Express International service averages 3.9 percent. The Commercial Base price for customers who prepare and pay for Priority Mail Express International 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) will [[Page 48934]] be 5 percent below the retail price. Customers who prepare Priority Mail Express International shipments via Click-N-Ship service pay retail prices. Commercial Plus prices are set to match the Commercial Base prices. The Postal Service will also continue to include Priority Mail Express International service in customized Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) contracts offered to customers who meet certain revenue thresholds and are willing to commit a larger amount of revenue to the USPS[supreg] for Priority Mail Express International service and Priority Mail International service. 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 Priority Mail International service averages 3.9 percent. The Commercial Base price 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) will be 5 percent below the retail price. Customers who prepare Priority Mail International shipments via Click-N-Ship pay retail prices. Commercial Plus prices are set to match Commercial Base prices. The Postal Service will continue to include Priority Mail International service in customized GEPS contracts offered to customers who meet certain revenue thresholds and are willing to commit to a larger amount of revenue to the USPS for Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail International. Priority Mail International flat rate pricing continues to be available for Flat Rate Envelopes, Small Flat Rate Priced 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 weighing less than 4 pounds and not exceeding $400 in value. The price increase for FCPIS averages 3.9 percent. The Commercial Base price for customers who prepare and pay for FCPIS items via permit imprint or by USPS-approved online payment methods will be 5 percent below the retail price. Customers who prepare FCPIS shipments via Click-N-Ship service pay retail prices. Commercial Plus prices are set to match the Commercial Base prices. Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International service-- abbreviated E-USPS DELCON INTL--is available for First-Class Package International Service items to select destination countries at no charge. International Priority Airmail (IPA) and International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) International Priority Airmail (IPA) service, including IPA M-bags, is an economical commercial service designed for volume mailings of all First-Class Mail International postcards, letters, and large envelopes (flats), and for volume mailings of First-Class Package International Service 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 Mexico) and are then entered into that country's air or surface priority mail system for delivery. The price increase for IPA and IPA M-Bags is 3.9 percent. International Surface Airlift (ISAL) is similar to IPA except that once flown to the foreign destination, it is entered into that country's air or surface nonpriority mail system for delivery. The price increase for International Priority Airmail (IPA), as well as IPA M-Bags, is 3.9 percent. In this filing we are proposing a structural change. As stated in the notice concerning International Mailing Services: Proposed Product and Price Changes--CPI Proposed Rule with a Request for Comments, concerning new proposed prices posted under Docket R2018-1 on the Postal Regulatory Commission's Web site, published contemporaneously with this filing, the Postal Service is limiting the contents of First- Class Mail International postcard, letter, and large envelope (flats) mail to personal correspondence and non-dutiable documents. Because IPA service, including IPA M-bags, and ISAL service, including ISAL M-bags, are commercial services designed for volume mailings of all First-Class Mail International postcards, letters, and large envelopes (flats) and First-Class Package International Service packages (small packets), the limiting of the contents of First-Class Mail International postcard, letter, and large envelope (flat) mail discussed above will also apply to IPA postcard, letter, and large envelope (flat) mail and ISAL postcard, letter, and large envelope (flat) mail. 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 3.9 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. Prices for these fees and services increase an average 3.9 percent. 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] 0 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. 0 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) 1 International Mail Services * * * * * 120 Preparation for Mailing * * * * * 123 Customs Forms and Online Shipping Labels 123.6 Required Usage 123.61 Conditions * * * * * [[Page 48935]] Exhibit 123.61 Customs Declaration Form Usage by Mail Category * * * * * [Revise the heading and text for the First-Class Package International Service section to read as follows:] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Declared value, Type of item weight, or physical Required PS form Comment (if applicable) characteristic ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * * * * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First-Class Package International Service Packages (Small Packets), as well as IPA Packages (Small Packets) and ISAL Packages (Small Packets) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All First-Class Package $400 or less.......... 2976.................. Merchandise is permitted International Service packages unless prohibited by the (small packets), as defined in destination country. 251.2, regardless of contents, and, for commercial mailers, IPA packages (small packets) and ISAL packages (small packets), regardless of contents. Over $400............. Prohibited............ Items over $400 must be mailed using Global Express Guaranteed service, Priority Mail Express International service, or Priority Mail International service. All package-size items, as defined $400 or less.......... None.................. Not applicable. in 251.2, that are entered by a known mailer as defined in 123.62 and items that qualify under 123.63. * * * * * * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * * * 123.62 Known Mailers A ``known mailer'' must meet one of the definitions in 123.622 and must meet the conditions in 123.623. 123.621 Overview [Revise text to indicate that the known mailer exemption only applies to package-size mailpieces, to read as follows:] A ``known mailer'' may be exempt from the customs form requirement that would otherwise apply to package-size mailpieces as defined in 251.2. A ``known mailer'' must meet one of the definitions in 123.622 and must meet the conditions in 123.623. 123.622 Definition A ``known mailer'' must meet one of the following definitions: [Revise c(1) to remove First-Class Mail International and add First- Class Package International Service to read as follows:] a. A federal, state, or local government agency whose mail is regarded as Official Mail. b. A contractor who sends out prepaid mail on behalf of a military service, provided the mail is endorsed ``Contents for Official Use-- Exempt from Customs Requirements.'' c. A business mailer who enters volume mailings through a business mail entry unit (BMEU) or other bulk mail acceptance location, completes a postage statement at the time of entry, pays postage through an advance deposit account, and uses a permit imprint for postage payment. For this purpose, the categories of mail that qualify are as follows: (1) First-Class Package International Service. (2) International Priority Airmail (IPA) service. (3) International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) service. 123.623 Conditions [Revise b and c to specify FCPIS packages or IPA and ISAL packages (small packets), to read as follows:] The following conditions apply to ``known mailers'': a. The mailpieces must contain no merchandise or goods, except as provided in 123.623b and 123.623c. b. Merchandise may only be mailed as First-Class Package International Service packages (small packets) (or as IPA packages (small packets) and ISAL packages (small packets) for commercial mailers).The mailpieces may contain hard copy printed matter or recorded media (e.g., CDs, DVDs, flash drives, video and cassette tapes), for which no customs form is required in the destination country. Authorization to mail items under this subsection without a customs form is subject to the following conditions: (1) The mailpiece must not require an export license as described in 510, 520, 530, or 540. (2) Any packaging used for package-sized items under this subsection must be transparent, such as shrinkwrap or polywrap material, so that the contents are fully visible for inspection. c. First-Class Package International Service packages (and IPA packages (small packages) and ISAL packages (small packets) for commercial mailers) may contain goods of nominal value (less than $1.00) in conjunction with communications or informational materials for which no customs form is required in the destination country. In addition, authorization to mail items under this standard is subject to the following conditions: (1) The mailpieces must not require an export license as described in 510, 520, 530, or 540. (2) The mailpieces must not contain dangerous or prohibited items under IMM 135 or 136, or be otherwise prohibited by the destination country. (3) The mailpieces cannot be destined to an E:1 country listed in 15 CFR 740, Supp. 2. (4) The mailpieces cannot contain any items listed in the Commerce Control List (15 CFR 774) or the U.S. Munitions List (22 CFR 121). [[Page 48936]] d. If the mailpieces are mailed with a postage statement, the mailer must certify on the postage statement that the mailpieces contain no dangerous materials that are prohibited by postal regulations. e. The import regulations of the destination country must allow individual mailpieces without a customs form affixed. f. For IPA and ISAL mailings, the mailer must pay with a permit imprint or with a combination postage method (meter postage affixed to the piece and additional postage by permit imprint). IPA and ISAL mailpieces that are paid for by postage solely with a meter do not qualify for the ``known mailer'' exemption. g. Failure to comply with the conditions in this section, or with any other applicable regulations or policies of the Postal Service or other relevant governmental authorities, may result in the suspension or revocation of eligibility to mail items without a customs form affixed pursuant to this section. For example, a suspension or revocation may result when the mailer fails to ensure his or her compliance with 510, 520, 530, or 540, such as ensuring that no mailings are sent to persons blocked from transacting in such items by the federal agencies described in those IMM sections. * * * * * 2 Conditions for Mailing * * * * * 290 Commercial Services * * * * * 292 International Priority Airmail (IPA) Service 292. 1 Description 292.11 General [Revise the second sentence to read as follows (including content-based requirements):] 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 First-Class Package International Service packages (small packets). The sender must prepare mailpieces in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter and with the content-based and shape-based requirements of the applicable service-- see 240 for First-Class Mail International items, and see 250 for First-Class Package International Service items.* * * * * * * * 292.2 Eligibility * * * * * 292.25 Dutiable Items [Revise the first sentence to read as follows (referring only to First- Class Package International Service and removing an outdated reference to ordinary or insured Priority Mail International items):] Dutiable items may be sent in accordance with the applicable rules in this subchapter for First-Class Package International Service only. Priority Mail International items may not be mailed with IPA service. * * * * * 293 International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) Service 293.1 Description 293.11 General [Revise the second sentence to include content-based requirements, to read as follows:] International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) service, including ISAL 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 First-Class Package International Service packages (small packets). The sender must prepare mailpieces in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter and with the content-based and shape-based requirements of the applicable service-- see 240 for First-Class Mail International items, and see 250 for First-Class Package International Service items.* * * * * * * * 293.2 Eligibility * * * * * 293.25 Dutiable Items [Revise the first sentence to read as follows (referring only to First- Class Package International Service and removing an outdated reference to ordinary or insured Priority Mail International items):] Dutiable items may be sent in accordance with the applicable rules in this subchapter for First-Class Package International Service only. Priority Mail International items may not be mailed with ISAL service. * * * * * We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to reflect these changes. Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Federal Compliance. [FR Doc. 2017-22748 Filed 10-20-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710-12-P
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conducted. It is categorically excluded (3) The ‘‘designated representative’’ of • International Priority Airmail®
from further review under paragraph the Captain of the Port Detroit is any (IPA®).
34(g) of Figure 2–1 of the Commandant Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or • International Surface Air Lift®
Instruction. A Record of Environmental petty officer who has been designated (ISAL®).
Consideration supporting this by the Captain of the Port Detroit to act • Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to
determination is available in the docket on his behalf. The designated One Addressee (Airmail M-bag®
where indicated under ADDRESSES. representative of the Captain of the Port services).
Detroit will be aboard either a Coast • The following international extra
G. Protest Activities services and fees:
Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel.
The Coast Guard respects the First The Captain of the Port Detroit or his • International Insurance.
Amendment rights of protesters. designated representative may be • International Certificate of
Protesters are asked to contact the contacted via VHF Channel 16. Mailing.
person listed in the FOR FURTHER (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter • International Registered Mail.
INFORMATION CONTACT section to or operate within the safety zone shall • International Return Receipt.
coordinate protest activities so that your contact the Captain of the Port Detroit • International Postal Money
message can be received without or his designated representative to Orders.
jeopardizing the safety or security of • International Money Order
obtain permission to do so. Vessel
people, places or vessels. Inquiry Fee.
operators given permission to enter or
• International Money Transfer
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 operate in the safety zone must comply
Service.
with all directions given to them by the • Customs Clearance and Delivery
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation Captain of the Port Detroit or his
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping Fee.
designated representative.
requirements, Security measures, New prices will be located on the Postal
Dated: October 18, 2017. Explorer® Web site at http://
Waterways.
Kevin D. Floyd, pe.usps.com.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting,
Captain of the Port Detroit. Global Express Guaranteed
CFR part 165 as follows:
[FR Doc. 2017–22948 Filed 10–20–17; 8:45 am] Global Express Guaranteed (GXG)
PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION BILLING CODE 9110–04–P service provides fast international
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS shipping and date-certain delivery with
a money-back guarantee, with
■ 1. The authority citation for part 165 POSTAL SERVICE international transportation and
continues to read as follows: delivery provided through an alliance
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 39 CFR Part 20 with FedEx Express®. The price
33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; increase for GXG service averages 3.9
Department of Homeland Security Delegation International Competitive Services percent.
No. 0170.1. Product and Price Changes The Postal Service provides
2. Add § 165.T09–0632 to read as Commercial Base pricing to online
■ AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
follows: customers who prepare and pay for GXG
ACTION: Final rule. shipments via USPS-approved payment
§ 165.T09–0632 Safety Zone; Light the SUMMARY: The Postal Service is revising methods (other than Click-N-Ship®
Night Leukemia and Lymphoma Society,
Mailing Standards of the United States service), with a 5 percent discount off
Maumee River, Toledo, OH. the published retail prices for GXG
Postal Service, International Mail
(a) Location. The following area is a Manual (IMM®), to reflect the prices, service. Customers who prepare GXG
temporary safety zone: All U.S. product features, and classification shipments via Click-N-Ship service will
navigable waters of the Maumee River, changes to Competitive Services, as continue to pay retail prices.
Toledo, OH within a 725-foot radius of established by the Governors of the Commercial Plus prices are set to match
the fireworks launch site located at Postal Service. the Commercial Base prices.
position 41°38′07.9″ N., 083°31′24.4″ W.
DATES: Effective: January 21, 2018. Priority Mail Express International
All geographic coordinates are North
American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Priority Mail Express International
(b) Effective period. This regulation is Paula Rabkin at 202–268–2537. service provides fast service to
effective from 8 p.m. through 9 p.m. on SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: New approximately 180 countries in 3–5
October 22, 2017. The Captain of the prices will be posted under Docket business days, for many major markets,
Port Detroit, or a designated Number CP2018–8 on the Postal although the actual number of days may
representative may suspend Regulatory Commission’s Web site at vary based upon origin, destination and
enforcement of the safety zone at any http://www.prc.gov. customs delays. Priority Mail Express
time. This final rule describes the International with Money-Back
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with international price and classification Guarantee service is available for certain
the general regulations in § 165.23 of changes and the corresponding mailing destinations. The price increase for
this part, entry into, transiting or standards changes for the following Priority Mail Express International
anchoring within this safety zone is Competitive Services: service averages 3.9 percent. The
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prohibited unless authorized by the • Global Express Guaranteed® Commercial Base price for customers
Captain of the Port Detroit, or his (GXG®). who prepare and pay for Priority Mail
designated representative. • Priority Mail Express Express International shipments via
(2) This safety zone is closed to all International®. permit imprint, online at USPS.com®, or
vessel traffic, except as may be • Priority Mail International®. as registered end-users using an
permitted by the Captain of the Port • First-Class Package International authorized PC Postage vendor (with the
Detroit or his designated representative. Service® (FCPIS®). exception of Click-N-Ship service) will
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be 5 percent below the retail price. retail price. Customers who prepare postcard, letter, and large envelope (flat)
Customers who prepare Priority Mail FCPIS shipments via Click-N-Ship mail.
Express International shipments via service pay retail prices. Commercial
Click-N-Ship service pay retail prices. Plus prices are set to match the Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to One
Commercial Plus prices are set to match Commercial Base prices. Addressee (Airmail M-Bags)
the Commercial Base prices. Electronic USPS Delivery An airmail M-bag is a direct sack of
The Postal Service will also continue Confirmation International service— printed matter sent to a single foreign
to include Priority Mail Express abbreviated E–USPS DELCON INTL—is addressee at a single address. Prices are
International service in customized available for First-Class Package based on the weight of the sack. The
Global Expedited Package Services International Service items to select price increase for Airmail M-bag service
(GEPS) contracts offered to customers destination countries at no charge. averages 3.9 percent.
who meet certain revenue thresholds
International Priority Airmail (IPA)
and are willing to commit a larger International Extra Services and Fees
and International Surface Air Lift
amount of revenue to the USPS® for
(ISAL) Depending on country destination
Priority Mail Express International
service and Priority Mail International International Priority Airmail (IPA) and mail type, customers may add a
service. service, including IPA M-bags, is an variety of extra services to their
economical commercial service outbound shipments and pay a variety
Priority Mail International designed for volume mailings of all of fees. Prices for these fees and services
Priority Mail International (PMI) is an First-Class Mail International postcards, increase an average 3.9 percent.
economical way to send merchandise letters, and large envelopes (flats), and The Postal Service hereby adopts the
and documents to approximately 180 for volume mailings of First-Class following changes to Mailing Standards
countries in 6–10 business days, for Package International Service packages of the United States Postal Service,
many major markets, although the (small packets) weighing up to a International Mail Manual (IMM),
actual number of days may vary based maximum of 4.4 pounds. IPA shipments which is incorporated by reference in
upon origin, destination and customs are typically flown to foreign the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39
delays. The price increase for Priority destinations (exceptions apply to CFR 20.1.
Mail International service averages 3.9 Canada and Mexico) and are then
percent. The Commercial Base price for entered into that country’s air or surface List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20
customers who prepare and pay for PMI priority mail system for delivery. The
items via permit imprint, online at price increase for IPA and IPA M-Bags Foreign relations, International postal
USPS.com, or as registered end-users is 3.9 percent. International Surface services.
using an authorized PC Postage vendor Airlift (ISAL) is similar to IPA except Accordingly, 39 CFR part 20 is
(with the exception of Click-N-Ship) that once flown to the foreign amended as follows:
will be 5 percent below the retail price. destination, it is entered into that
Customers who prepare Priority Mail country’s air or surface nonpriority mail PART 20—[AMENDED]
International shipments via Click-N- system for delivery. The price increase
Ship pay retail prices. Commercial Plus for International Priority Airmail (IPA), ■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR
prices are set to match Commercial Base as well as IPA M-Bags, is 3.9 percent. part 20 continues to read as follows:
prices. The Postal Service will continue In this filing we are proposing a
structural change. As stated in the Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301–
to include Priority Mail International
notice concerning International Mailing 307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101,
service in customized GEPS contracts
Services: Proposed Product and Price 401, 403, 404, 407, 414, 416, 3001–3011,
offered to customers who meet certain 3201–3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626,
revenue thresholds and are willing to Changes—CPI Proposed Rule with a
Request for Comments, concerning new 3632, 3633, and 5001.
commit to a larger amount of revenue to
the USPS for Priority Mail Express proposed prices posted under Docket ■ 2. Revise the following sections of
International and Priority Mail R2018–1 on the Postal Regulatory Mailing Standards of the United States
International. Commission’s Web site, published Postal Service, International Mail
Priority Mail International flat rate contemporaneously with this filing, the Manual (IMM), as follows:
pricing continues to be available for Flat Postal Service is limiting the contents of
First-Class Mail International postcard, * * * * *
Rate Envelopes, Small Flat Rate Priced
Boxes, and Medium and Large Flat Rate letter, and large envelope (flats) mail to Mailing Standards of the United States
Boxes. personal correspondence and non- Postal Service, International Mail
dutiable documents. Because IPA Manual (IMM)
First-Class Package International service, including IPA M-bags, and ISAL
Service service, including ISAL M-bags, are 1 International Mail Services
First-Class Package International commercial services designed for * * * * *
Service (FCPIS) is an economical volume mailings of all First-Class Mail
international service for small packages International postcards, letters, and 120 Preparation for Mailing
weighing less than 4 pounds and not large envelopes (flats) and First-Class * * * * *
exceeding $400 in value. The price Package International Service packages
increase for FCPIS averages 3.9 percent. (small packets), the limiting of the 123 Customs Forms and Online
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The Commercial Base price for contents of First-Class Mail Shipping Labels
customers who prepare and pay for International postcard, letter, and large 123.6 Required Usage
FCPIS items via permit imprint or by envelope (flat) mail discussed above
USPS-approved online payment will also apply to IPA postcard, letter, 123.61 Conditions
methods will be 5 percent below the and large envelope (flat) mail and ISAL * * * * *
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Exhibit 123.61 [Revise the heading and text for the
Customs Declaration Form Usage by First-Class Package International
Mail Category Service section to read as follows:]
* * * * *
Declared value, Comment
Type of item weight, or physical Required PS form (if applicable)
characteristic
* * * * * * *
First-Class Package International Service Packages (Small Packets), as well as IPA Packages (Small Packets) and ISAL Packages
(Small Packets)
All First-Class Package International Service $400 or less ............... 2976 ........................... Merchandise is permitted unless prohibited
packages (small packets), as defined in by the destination country.
251.2, regardless of contents, and, for com-
mercial mailers, IPA packages (small pack-
ets) and ISAL packages (small packets), re-
gardless of contents.
Over $400 .................. Prohibited ................... Items over $400 must be mailed using Global
Express Guaranteed service, Priority Mail
Express International service, or Priority
Mail International service.
All package-size items, as defined in 251.2, $400 or less ............... None ........................... Not applicable.
that are entered by a known mailer as de-
fined in 123.62 and items that qualify under
123.63.
* * * * * * *
* * * * * c. A business mailer who enters mail items under this subsection
volume mailings through a business without a customs form is subject to the
123.62 Known Mailers
mail entry unit (BMEU) or other bulk following conditions:
A ‘‘known mailer’’ must meet one of mail acceptance location, completes a (1) The mailpiece must not require an
the definitions in 123.622 and must postage statement at the time of entry, export license as described in 510, 520,
meet the conditions in 123.623. pays postage through an advance 530, or 540.
deposit account, and uses a permit (2) Any packaging used for package-
123.621 Overview imprint for postage payment. For this sized items under this subsection must
[Revise text to indicate that the known purpose, the categories of mail that be transparent, such as shrinkwrap or
mailer exemption only applies to qualify are as follows: polywrap material, so that the contents
package-size mailpieces, to read as (1) First-Class Package International are fully visible for inspection.
follows:] Service. c. First-Class Package International
(2) International Priority Airmail Service packages (and IPA packages
A ‘‘known mailer’’ may be exempt (IPA) service. (small packages) and ISAL packages
from the customs form requirement that (3) International Surface Air Lift (small packets) for commercial mailers)
would otherwise apply to package-size (ISAL) service. may contain goods of nominal value
mailpieces as defined in 251.2. A (less than $1.00) in conjunction with
‘‘known mailer’’ must meet one of the 123.623 Conditions
communications or informational
definitions in 123.622 and must meet [Revise b and c to specify FCPIS materials for which no customs form is
the conditions in 123.623. packages or IPA and ISAL packages required in the destination country. In
123.622 Definition (small packets), to read as follows:] addition, authorization to mail items
The following conditions apply to under this standard is subject to the
A ‘‘known mailer’’ must meet one of ‘‘known mailers’’: following conditions:
the following definitions: a. The mailpieces must contain no (1) The mailpieces must not require
[Revise c(1) to remove First-Class Mail merchandise or goods, except as an export license as described in 510,
International and add First-Class provided in 123.623b and 123.623c. 520, 530, or 540.
Package International Service to read as b. Merchandise may only be mailed as (2) The mailpieces must not contain
follows:] First-Class Package International Service dangerous or prohibited items under
packages (small packets) (or as IPA IMM 135 or 136, or be otherwise
a. A federal, state, or local government packages (small packets) and ISAL prohibited by the destination country.
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agency whose mail is regarded as packages (small packets) for commercial (3) The mailpieces cannot be destined
Official Mail. mailers).The mailpieces may contain to an E:1 country listed in 15 CFR 740,
b. A contractor who sends out prepaid hard copy printed matter or recorded Supp. 2.
mail on behalf of a military service, media (e.g., CDs, DVDs, flash drives, (4) The mailpieces cannot contain any
provided the mail is endorsed ‘‘Contents video and cassette tapes), for which no items listed in the Commerce Control
for Official Use—Exempt from Customs customs form is required in the List (15 CFR 774) or the U.S. Munitions
Requirements.’’ destination country. Authorization to List (22 CFR 121).
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d. If the mailpieces are mailed with a Package International Service We will publish an appropriate
postage statement, the mailer must items.* * * amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to reflect
certify on the postage statement that the * * * * * these changes.
mailpieces contain no dangerous
292.2 Eligibility Stanley F. Mires,
materials that are prohibited by postal
regulations. Attorney, Federal Compliance.
* * * * *
[FR Doc. 2017–22748 Filed 10–20–17; 8:45 am]
e. The import regulations of the 292.25 Dutiable Items BILLING CODE 7710–12–P
destination country must allow
individual mailpieces without a [Revise the first sentence to read as
customs form affixed. follows (referring only to First-Class
Package International Service and DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
f. For IPA and ISAL mailings, the
removing an outdated reference to
mailer must pay with a permit imprint National Oceanic and Atmospheric
ordinary or insured Priority Mail
or with a combination postage method Administration
International items):]
(meter postage affixed to the piece and
additional postage by permit imprint). Dutiable items may be sent in 50 CFR Part 648
IPA and ISAL mailpieces that are paid accordance with the applicable rules in [Docket No. 151215999–6960–02]
for by postage solely with a meter do not this subchapter for First-Class Package
qualify for the ‘‘known mailer’’ International Service only. Priority Mail RIN 0648–XF774
exemption. International items may not be mailed
with IPA service. Fisheries of the Northeastern United
g. Failure to comply with the States; Atlantic Herring Fishery;
conditions in this section, or with any * * * * *
Adjustment to the Atlantic Herring
other applicable regulations or policies 293 International Surface Air Lift Management Area 1A Annual Catch
of the Postal Service or other relevant (ISAL) Service Limit
governmental authorities, may result in
the suspension or revocation of 293.1 Description AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
eligibility to mail items without a 293.11 General Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
customs form affixed pursuant to this Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
section. For example, a suspension or [Revise the second sentence to include Commerce.
revocation may result when the mailer content-based requirements, to read as ACTION: Temporary rule; inseason
fails to ensure his or her compliance follows:] adjustment.
with 510, 520, 530, or 540, such as International Surface Air Lift (ISAL)
ensuring that no mailings are sent to SUMMARY: NMFS is adjusting the 2017
service, including ISAL M-bags, is a
persons blocked from transacting in fishing year annual catch limit for
commercial service designed for volume
such items by the federal agencies Atlantic Herring Management Area 1A
mailings of all First-Class Mail
described in those IMM sections. due to an underharvest in the New
International postcards, letters, and
Brunswick weir fishery. This action is
* * * * * large envelopes (flats), and for volume
necessary to comply with the 2016–
mailings of First-Class Package
2 Conditions for Mailing 2018 specifications and management
International Service packages (small
measures for the Atlantic Herring
* * * * * packets). The sender must prepare
Fishery Management.
mailpieces in accordance with the
290 Commercial Services requirements of this subchapter and DATES: Effective October 24, 2017,
with the content-based and shape-based through December 31, 2017.
* * * * *
requirements of the applicable service— FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
292 International Priority Airmail see 240 for First-Class Mail International Daniel Luers, Fishery Management
(IPA) Service items, and see 250 for First-Class Specialist, 978–282–8457, Fax 978–281–
292. 1 Description Package International Service 9135.
items.* * * SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
292.11 General Regulations governing the Atlantic
* * * * *
[Revise the second sentence to read as herring fishery are found at 50 CFR part
293.2 Eligibility 648. The regulations require annual
follows (including content-based
requirements):] * * * * * specification of the overfishing limit,
acceptable biological catch (ABC),
International Priority Airmail (IPA) 293.25 Dutiable Items annual catch limit (ACL), optimum
service, including IPA M-bags, is a [Revise the first sentence to read as yield (OY), domestic harvest and
commercial service designed for volume follows (referring only to First-Class processing, U.S. at-sea processing,
mailings of all First-Class Mail Package International Service and border transfer, and sub-annual catch
International postcards, letters, and removing an outdated reference to limits (sub-ACL) for each management
large envelopes (flats), and for volume ordinary or insured Priority Mail area. The 2017 Domestic Annual
mailings of First-Class Package International items):] Harvest was set as 104,800 metric tons
International Service packages (small (mt); an additional 9,384 mt was added
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packets). The sender must prepare Dutiable items may be sent in to the sub-ACLs for the four herring
mailpieces in accordance with the accordance with the applicable rules in management areas collectively from an
requirements of this subchapter and this subchapter for First-Class Package underharvest during the 2015 fishing
with the content-based and shape-based International Service only. Priority Mail year, and 3 percent of herring catch was
requirements of the applicable service— International items may not be mailed set aside for research in the 2016–2018
see 240 for First-Class Mail International with ISAL service. specifications (81 FR 75731, November
items, and see 250 for First-Class * * * * * 1, 2016). The ACL for the 2017 fishing
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective: January 21, 2018. | |
| Contact | Paula Rabkin at 202-268-2537. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 48933 | |
| CFR Associated | Foreign Relations and International Postal Services |
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