83 FR 52323 - International Competitive Services Product and Price Changes
POSTAL SERVICE Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 201 (October 17, 2018)
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 201 (October 17, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-22472 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 201 (Wednesday, October 17, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 52323-52325] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-22472] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 date: January 27, 2019. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula Rabkin at 202-268-2537. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: New prices will be posted under Docket Number CP2019-3 on the Postal Regulatory Commission website at http://www.prc.gov. Over the course of time, country names have changed due to a variety of political or cultural reasons. In collaboration with International Postal Affairs and requests made through the Universal Postal Union, the Postal Service is updating country names throughout mailing standards, changing Great Britain and Northern Ireland to United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and changing Swaziland to Eswatini. 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. [[Page 52324]] New prices will be located on the Postal Explorer[supreg] website at https://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 4.9 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 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[supreg] 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 be 4.9 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 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 Priority Mail International 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[supreg]--is available for First-Class Package International Service items to select destination countries at no charge. International Priority Airmail and International Surface Air Lift International Priority Airmail (IPA) service, including IPA M- bags[supreg], 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 19.9 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 ISAL, as well as ISAL M-Bags, is 19.9 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 price increase for Airmail M-bag service averages 5.0 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 including: International Insurance Global Express Guaranteed, each additional $100 or fraction over $100 (maximum indemnity varies by country). Fee: $1.05. $100.01-$200.00....................................... $1.05 $200.01-$300.00....................................... 2.10 $300.01-$400.00....................................... 3.15 $400.01-$500.00....................................... 4.20 $500.01-$600.00....................................... 5.25 $600.01-$700.00....................................... 6.30 $700.01-$800.00....................................... 7.35 [[Page 52325]] $800.01-$900.00....................................... 8.40 $8.40 plus $1.05 per $100 or fraction thereof over 1.05 $900................................................. Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail International, each additional $100 or fraction over $100 (maximum indemnity varies by country). Fee: $1.05. $200.01-$300.00....................................... $6.50 $300.01-$400.00....................................... 8.05 $400.01-$500.00....................................... 9.60 $500.01-$600.00....................................... 11.15 $600.01-$700.00....................................... 12.70 $700.01-$800.00....................................... 14.25 $800.01-$900.00....................................... 15.80 $15.80 plus $1.55 per $100 or fraction thereof over 1.55 $900 in declared value............................... Certificate of Mailing ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fee ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Individual pieces ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Individual article (PS Form 3817)..................... $1.45 Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665 (per 1.45 page)................................................ Firm mailing sheet (PS Form 3665), per piece (minimum 0.50 3) First-Class Mail International only............... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bulk quantities ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For first 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).......... 8.55 Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).... 1.07 Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606........................ 1.45 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Return Receipt Fee: $4.10. International Postal Money Orders Fee: $9.50. International Money Order Inquiry Fee: $7.25. International Money Transfer Service Fee: $0.01-$750.00......................................... $13.95 $750.01-$1,500.00..................................... 19.95 Refunds............................................... 29.95 Change of Recipient................................... 15.50 Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee: Per piece $6.40. 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) * * * * * [Throughout the IMM, change all references to ``Great Britain and Northern Ireland'' to ``United Kingdom of Great Britain and North Ireland'' and place in correct alphabetical order in lists] [Throughout the IMM, change all references to ``Swaziland'' to ``Eswatini'' and place in correct alphabetical order in lists] * * * * * We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to reflect these changes. Ruth Stevenson, Attorney, Federal Compliance. [FR Doc. 2018-22472 Filed 10-16-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710-12-P
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‘‘relocation payments under 25 U.S.C. TABLE 2—SECTION 3.279 DERIVATION POSTAL SERVICE
1408 are treated as assets.’’ We make no FROM PREVIOUS § 3.272—Continued
substantive change because the statute 39 CFR Part 20
cited, section 1408, pertains to interests Derived from
of American Indians in trusts or New § 3.279 previous § 3.272 International Competitive Services
restricted lands and is listed in final (or ‘‘New’’) Product and Price Changes
§ 3.279(b)(2), where we note such 3.279(a)(5) ...................... 3.272(o). AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
payments are excluded from income (up 3.279(a)(6) ...................... 3.272(u). ACTION: Final rule.
to $2,000 per year) and assets.’’ 3.279(a)(7) ...................... New.
6. On page 47261, third column, in 3.279(b)(1) ...................... New. SUMMARY: The Postal Service is revising
the fifth paragraph, the first sentence is 3.279(b)(2) ...................... 3.272(r). Mailing Standards of the United States
corrected to read as follows: 3.279(b)(3) through (b)(5) New. Postal Service, International Mail
‘‘However, the commenter goes on to 3.279(b)(6) ...................... 3.272(t). Manual (IMM®), to reflect the prices,
quote from 42 U.S.C. 4636, which is the 3.279(b)(7) through (c)(2) New.
3.279(c)(3) ...................... 3.272(k).
product features, and classification
basis of the relocation payment changes to Competitive Services, as
3.279(d)(1) through (d)(9) New.
exclusion listed at final § 3.279(a)(1).’’ established by the Governors of the
7. On page 47262, first column, in the 12. On page 47263, second column, Postal Service.
first full paragraph, second sentence is table 3 is corrected to read as follows: DATES: Effective date: January 27, 2019.
corrected to read as follows:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
‘‘This payment type was listed as an
TABLE 3—PREVIOUS § 3.272 Paula Rabkin at 202–268–2537.
income exclusion at proposed
§ 3.279(d)(1) and is now at final DISTRIBUTION SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: New
§ 3.279(c)(1).’’ prices will be posted under Docket
Distributed to or Number CP2019–3 on the Postal
8. On page 47262, first column, in the Previous § 3.272 no change in
first full paragraph, the fourth sentence location Regulatory Commission website at
is corrected to read as follows: http://www.prc.gov.
‘‘Therefore, the only substantive 3.272(a) through (j) ......... No change. Over the course of time, country
change we make here is to update the 3.272(k) ........................... 3.279(c)(3). names have changed due to a variety of
statutory citation.’’ 3.272(l) through (n) ......... No change. political or cultural reasons. In
9. On page 47262, first column, the 3.272(o) ........................... 3.279(a)(5). collaboration with International Postal
3.272(p) ........................... 3.279(a)(3). Affairs and requests made through the
second paragraph is corrected to read as 3.272(q) ........................... 3.272(o).
follows: 3.272(r) ........................... 3.279(b)(2). Universal Postal Union, the Postal
‘‘Similarly, the same commenter 3.272(s) ........................... 3.272(p). Service is updating country names
stated that payments to AmeriCorps 3.272(t) ............................ 3.279(b)(6). throughout mailing standards, changing
participants, listed as an exclusion from 3.272(u) ........................... 3.279(a)(6). Great Britain and Northern Ireland to
income at proposed § 3.279(d)(2), 3.272(v) ........................... 3.279(a)(2). United Kingdom of Great Britain and
should not be considered an asset for 3.272(w) .......................... Removed. Northern Ireland and changing
the annualization period in which the 3.272(x) ........................... 3.272(q). Swaziland to Eswatini.
payment is received. Since the statutory This final rule describes the
13. On page 47267, first column, in international price and classification
authority for this exclusion, 42 U.S.C.
the third paragraph, the second sentence changes and the corresponding mailing
12637(d), does not authorize the
is corrected to read as follows: standards changes for the following
exclusion of these payments from assets, ‘‘We are spelling out the acronym
we make no substantive changes based Competitive Services:
‘‘aka’’ used in proposed § 3.279(a) (now • Global Express Guaranteed®
on this comment.’’ the introductory paragraph to final
10. On page 47263, first column, in (GXG®).
§ 3.279), and making a technical • Priority Mail Express
the first paragraph under the heading
correction to proposed § 3.279(e)(9) International®.
‘‘3. Distribution and Derivation Tables
(now final § 3.279(d)(9)) to correctly • Priority Mail International®.
for Exclusions,’’ the fifth sentence is
refer to subchapter I instead of • First-Class Package International
corrected to read as follows: subchapter 1 as the authority for
‘‘The derivation table here corrects Service® (FCPIS®).
one error from the table providing this
excluding as income annuities received • International Priority Airmail®
under the Retired Serviceman’s Family (IPA®).
information in the proposed rule, and
updates the paragraphs in accord with
Protection Plan.’’ • International Surface Air Lift®
the recharacterization of proposed ■ 14. On page 47269, first column, in (ISAL®).
paragraphs (b) through (e) discussed added paragraph (u) in the amendments • Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to
above.’’ to § 3.262, the second sentence is One Addressee (Airmail M-bag®
11. On page 47263, second column, corrected to read as follows: services).
table 2 is corrected to read as follows: • The following international extra
§ 3.262 [Corrected] services and fees:
* * * * * • International Insurance.
TABLE 2—SECTION 3.279 DERIVATION (u) * * * See § 3.279(d)(1). • International Certificate of Mailing.
FROM PREVIOUS § 3.272 * * * * * • International Registered Mail.
• International Return Receipt.
Derived from Approved: October 12, 2018. • International Postal Money Orders.
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New § 3.279 previous § 3.272 Jeffrey M. Martin, • International Money Order Inquiry
(or ‘‘New’’)
Assistant Director, Office of Regulation Policy Fee.
3.279(a)(1) ...................... New.
& Management, Office of the Secretary, • International Money Transfer
Department of Veterans Affairs. Service.
3.279(a)(2) ...................... 3.272(v).
3.279(a)(3) ...................... 3.272(p). [FR Doc. 2018–22564 Filed 10–16–18; 8:45 am] • Customs Clearance and Delivery
3.279(a)(4) ...................... New. BILLING CODE 8320–01–P Fee.
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$800.01–$900.00 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8.40
$8.40 plus $1.05 per $100 or fraction thereof over $900 ............................................................................................................. 1.05
Priority Mail Express International (maximum indemnity varies by
and Priority Mail International, each country).
additional $100 or fraction over $100 Fee: $1.05.
$200.01–$300.00 ............................................................................................................................................................................. $6.50
$300.01–$400.00 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8.05
$400.01–$500.00 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9.60
$500.01–$600.00 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11.15
$600.01–$700.00 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12.70
$700.01–$800.00 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14.25
$800.01–$900.00 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15.80
$15.80 plus $1.55 per $100 or fraction thereof over $900 in declared value ............................................................................. 1.55
CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
Fee
Individual pieces
Individual article (PS Form 3817) .................................................................................................................................................... $1.45
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665 (per page) ..................................................................................................... 1.45
Firm mailing sheet (PS Form 3665), per piece (minimum 3) First-Class Mail International only .................................................. 0.50
Bulk quantities
For first 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) ....................................................................................................................................... 8.55
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) .......................................................................................................................... 1.07
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 .................................................................................................................................................... 1.45
Return Receipt International Money Order Inquiry
Fee: $4.10. Fee: $7.25.
International Postal Money Orders International Money Transfer Service
Fee: $9.50. Fee:
$0.01–$750.00 ................................................................................................................................................................................. $13.95
$750.01–$1,500.00 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 19.95
Refunds ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 29.95
Change of Recipient ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15.50
Customs Clearance and Delivery Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301– [Throughout the IMM, change all
307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, references to ‘‘Swaziland’’ to ‘‘Eswatini’’
Fee: Per piece $6.40. 401, 403, 404, 407, 414, 416, 3001–3011,
The Postal Service hereby adopts the and place in correct alphabetical order
3201–3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626,
following changes to Mailing Standards 3632, 3633, and 5001. in lists]
of the United States Postal Service, * * * * *
International Mail Manual (IMM), ■ 2. Revise the following sections of
Mailing Standards of the United States We will publish an appropriate
which is incorporated by reference in amendment to 39 CFR part 20 to reflect
the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 Postal Service, International Mail
Manual (IMM), as follows: these changes.
CFR 20.1.
Mailing Standards of the United States Ruth Stevenson,
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20
Postal Service, International Mail Attorney, Federal Compliance.
Foreign relations, International postal Manual (IMM) [FR Doc. 2018–22472 Filed 10–16–18; 8:45 am]
services.
* * * * *
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BILLING CODE 7710–12–P
Accordingly, 39 CFR part 20 is
amended as follows: [Throughout the IMM, change all
references to ‘‘Great Britain and
PART 20—[AMENDED] Northern Ireland’’ to ‘‘United Kingdom
of Great Britain and North Ireland’’ and
■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR place in correct alphabetical order in
part 20 continues to read as follows: lists]
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| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective date: January 27, 2019. | |
| Contact | Paula Rabkin at 202-268-2537. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 52323 | |
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