The Commission is recognizing a recently filed Postal Service request to make changes to the product description of International Proof of Delivery in the Mail Classification Sc...
The Commission is recognizing a recently filed Postal
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Service request to make changes to the product description of International Proof of Delivery in the Mail Classification Schedule. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
DATES:
Comments are due:
September 8, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing Online system at
www.prc.gov.
Those who cannot submit comments electronically should contact the person identified in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section by telephone for advice on filing alternatives.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202-789-6820.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Contents of Filing
III. Commission Action
IV. Ordering Paragraphs
I. Introduction
On August 21, 2026, pursuant to 39 CFR 3040.180-3040.181, the Postal Service filed a request to make material changes to the description of International Proof of Delivery in the
Mail Classification Schedule
(MCS) section 2615.3 by adding outbound International Proof of Delivery, and to make accompanying changes to MCS sections 2315, 2510.3.5, 2510.6.5, 2510.7.5, and 2510.8.5 in which outbound International Proof of Delivery is listed as an optional feature for various products, and to make accompanying changes to MCS section 2600.2 in which “International Proof of Delivery (2615.3)” is included as part of “International Ancillary Services (2615).” [1]
II. Contents of Filing
The Postal Service states that it proposes these material changes to the MCS so that its offerings will align with certain amendments to the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Universal Postal Convention (Convention) that are related to proof of delivery for parcels. Request at 2. The Postal Service states that the 2025 UPU Dubai Congress amended the Convention to require designated operators of member countries to offer mandatory proof of delivery service for inbound parcels, effective January 1, 2027.[2]
The Postal Service states that proof of delivery service for outbound parcels, however, is optional.
Id.
The Postal Service states that it has decided to offer outbound proof of delivery service for its Outbound Priority Mail International (PMI) product.
Id.
Therefore, it proposes to add outbound International Proof of Delivery to MCS section 2615.3 International Proof of Delivery (which currently includes only inbound International Proof of Delivery),[3]
and add outbound International Proof of Delivery as an optional feature for PMI and relevant international negotiated service agreements.
Id.
at 3. The Postal Service states the proposed MCS changes are intended to take effect with its next Competitive published price changes.
Id.
The Postal Service includes a copy of Governors' Decision No. 26-6 supporting the Request in Attachment 1, and a copy of the applicable sections of the MCS and the proposed changes in legislative format in Attachment 2.
Id.; id.
Attachments 1-2. The Postal Service provides supporting justification for the proposed material changes to the MCS, including a description of and rationale for the proposed changes, why the proposed changes will not result in the violation of any of the standards of 39 U.S.C. 3633 and 39 CFR part 3035, and the likely impact that the proposed changes will have on users of the product and on competitors.
See id.
at 4-7.
III. Commission Action
The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2026-355 for consideration of matters raised by the Request. The Commission invites comments on whether the Postal Service's filing is consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3633 and 39 CFR 3040.180 and 3040.181. Comments are due September 8, 2026. The public portions of the filings can be accessed via the Commission's website (
www.prc.gov).
The Commission appoints Samuel Robinson to represent the interests of the general public (Public Representative) in this docket, pursuant to 39 CFR 3010.101(q)(3). The Public Representative does not represent any individual person, entity, or particular point of view, and, when Commission attorneys are appointed, no attorney-client relationship is established.
IV. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2026-355 for consideration of matters raised by the Postal Service's Request.
2. Pursuant to 39 CFR 3010.101(q)(3), Samuel Robinson is appointed to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the public in this proceeding.
3. Comments are due September 8, 2026.
4. This Order, or an abstract thereof, shall be published in the
Federal Register
.
By the Commission.
Sarah Wessel,
Senior Paralegal Specialist.
Footnotes
1.
Request of the United States Postal Service for Classification Changes Concerning International Proof of Delivery, August 21, 2026, at 1, 1 n.1 (Request).
3.
The Commission approved the addition of MCS section 2615.3 International Proof of Delivery (including only inbound International Proof of Delivery) to the MCS in Order No. 9549. Docket Nos. CP2026-6 and MC2026-211, Order Approving Rates for Inbound Parcel Post (at UPU Rates) and Inbound International Proof of Delivery, and Minor Classification Changes, April 28, 2026 (Order No. 9549).
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39 CFR 3040.180-3040.181
39 U.S.C. 3633
www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/files/aboutUpu/acts/07-actsAndOtherDecisions2025DubaiCongress/2025DubaiCongressDecisionsEn.pdf