Effective January 22, 2012, the Postal Service™ will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM®) to reflect changes to prices and standards for the international shipping services noted below.
Global Express Guaranteed® (GXG®) is an international expedited delivery service provided through an alliance with FedEx Express. The price increase for retail GXG service averages 6.0 percent. In addition, the Postal Service is making the following product features and classification changes:
n Commercial base pricing for customers who prepare and pay for GXG shipments via permit imprint when used in conjunction with Global Shipping Software (GSS), online at USPS.com®, or by registered end-users using an authorized PC Postage® vendor will be a variable discount (based on the item’s weight and price group) of up to 10 percent below the retail price. Previously, an across-the-board discount of 10 percent applied regardless of weight or price group. As a result, we will remove the GXG price tables in the Individual Country Listings of the IMM and refer customers to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable commercial plus, commercial base, or retail price for GXG service.
n To provide additional options for customers, the Postal Service introduces published commercial plus prices as a new price tier for GXG service. Mailers who qualify for this option will receive a variable discount (based on the item’s weight and price group) of up to 17 percent below the retail price. To qualify for commercial plus pricing, customers must tender at least $100,000 per year of international expedited products. For this purpose, “international expedited products” includes any combination of GXG, Express Mail International®, or Priority Mail International® items. Postage payment options for commercial plus pricing are permit imprint when used in conjunction with GSS and registered end-users using an authorized PC Postage vendor. As with commercial base prices, the commercial plus price is applied to each item but does not apply to any other charges or fees.
n The Postal Service introduces a new legal-size GXG envelope. The new larger envelope measures 15 inches by 9-1/2 inches and enables customers to ship legal-size documents without folding them. Like our other USPS®-produced GXG envelopes, the price will be based on the actual weight and price group of the mailpiece — the dimensional-weight price is not applicable when using this envelope.
Express Mail International service provides reliable, high-speed service to approximately 190 countries with a money-back, date-certain delivery guarantee to select destinations. The price increase for retail Express Mail International service averages 11.6 percent. In addition, the Postal Service is making the following product features and classification changes:
n Commercial base pricing for customers who prepare and pay for Express Mail International shipments via permit imprint when used in conjunction with GSS, online at USPS.com, or by registered end-users using an authorized PC Postage vendor will be a variable discount (based on the item’s weight and price group) of up to 8 percent below the retail price. Previously, an across-the-board discount of 8 percent applied regardless of weight or price group. As a result, we will remove the Express Mail International price tables in the Individual Country Listings of the IMM and refer customers to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable commercial plus, commercial base, or retail price for Express Mail International service.
n To provide additional options for customers, we are authorizing published commercial plus prices as a new price tier for Express Mail International service. Mailers who qualify for this option will receive a variable discount (based on the item’s weight and price group) up to 15 percent below the retail price. To qualify for commercial plus pricing, customers must tender at least $100,000 per year of international expedited products. For this purpose, “international expedited products” includes any combination of GXG, Express Mail International, or Priority Mail International items. Postage payment options for commercial plus pricing are permit imprint when used in conjunction with GSS and registered end-users using an authorized PC Postage vendor. As with commercial base prices, the commercial plus price is applied to each item but does not apply to any other charges or fees.
n To ensure compliance with various federal regulations, the Postal Service will no longer allow mailers to enter Express Mail International items bearing a permit imprint (paid through an Express Mail corporate account) at a business mail entry unit (BMEU). Mailers still have the option to present Express Mail International items (paid through an Express Mail corporate account) to a retail facility for acceptance and processing.
n Building on the success of current Priority Mail International Flat Rate packaging, we are introducing two versions of a new Express Mail International Flat Rate Box. Both boxes have the same cubic capacity of approximately 1/3 cubic foot and have a maximum weight allowance of 20 pounds. The top-loading box (EM-FRB1) has inside dimensions that measure 11 inches by 8-1/2 inches by 5-1/2 inches. Due to size constraints, postage payment options for the EM-FRB1 are limited to online postage payment methods or a permit imprint used in conjunction with GSS. The side-loading box (EM-FRB2) has inside dimensions that measure 13-5/8 inches by 11-7/8 inches by
3-3/8 inches. All postage payment options are available for the EM-FRB2: postage stamps, USPS postage validation imprinter (PVI) labels, postage meter stamps, online postage payment methods, a permit imprint used in conjunction with GSS, or an Express Mail corporate account (EMCA).
n For consistency, we are updating the IMM to reflect a 20-pound maximum weight limit for the Express Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes to match the newly introduced Express Mail International Flat Rate Boxes.
n Via a formal request from the country of Tonga, the Postal Service will offer Express Mail International service to this destination under Price Group 6. The maximum weight is 66 pounds, and the maximum insurance limit is $5,000.
Priority Mail International service offers economical prices for reliable delivery of documents and merchandise, typically within 6 to 10 business days to many major destinations. The price increase for retail Priority Mail International service averages 8.7 percent. In addition, the Postal Service is making the following product features and classification changes:
n Commercial base pricing for customers who prepare and pay for Priority Mail International shipments via permit imprint when used in conjunction with GSS, online at USPS.com, or by registered end-users using an authorized PC Postage vendor will be a variable discount (based on the item’s weight and price group) of up to 5 percent below the retail price. Previously, an across-the-board discount of 5 percent applied regardless of weight or price group. As a result, we will remove the Priority Mail International price tables in the Individual Country Listings of the IMM and refer customers to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable commercial plus, commercial base, or retail price for Priority Mail International service.
n To provide additional options for customers, the Postal Service introduces published commercial plus prices as a new price tier for Priority Mail International service. Mailers who qualify for this option will receive a variable discount (based on the item’s weight and price group) of up to 10 percent below the retail price. To qualify for commercial plus pricing, customers must tender at least $100,000 per year of international expedited products. For this purpose, “international expedited products” includes any combination of GXG, Express Mail International, or Priority Mail International items. Postage payment options for commercial plus pricing are permit imprint when used in conjunction with GSS and registered end-users using an authorized PC Postage vendor. As with commercial base prices, the commercial plus price is applied to each item but does not apply to any other charges or fees.
n To ensure compliance with various federal regulations, the Postal Service will no longer allow mailers to enter, at a BMEU, Priority Mail International items bearing a permit imprint paid at the retail price. Mailers still have the option to present Priority Mail International items to a retail facility for acceptance and processing. The mailer can make payment at the retail facility with a postage validation imprinter (PVI) label, or the mailer can prepay postage with a postage meter stamp or postage stamps.
The following revisions to international shipping services are also effective January 22, 2012:
n The overall price increase for International Priority Airmail™ (IPA®) service averages 1.0 percent.
n The overall price increase for International Surface Air Lift® (ISAL®) service averages 13.7 percent.
n The price increase for Airmail M-bags averages 3.5 percent.
n The price increase for international competitive extra services averages 5.0 percent and includes the following:
n Express Mail International insurance.
n Priority Mail International insurance.
n Certificate of mailing.
n International postal money orders.
n Money order inquiry fee.
n Customs clearance and delivery.
n Registered Mail™ service.
n Restricted delivery service.
n Return receipt service.
n Pickup On Demand® service.
These IMM revisions are based on our international Shipping Services final rule published in the Federal Register (76 FR 75786–75794) on December 5, 2011. The entire notice can be viewed on Postal Explorer® at http://pe.usps.com.
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM)
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2 Conditions for Mailing
210 Global Express Guaranteed
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213 Prices and Postage Payment Methods
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[Revise the title and text of 213.6 to read as follows:]
213.6 Commercial Prices
213.61 Commercial Base Prices
Global Express Guaranteed commercial base prices are generally less than Global Express Guaranteed retail prices when postage is paid using any of the online methods described in 213.7 or a permit imprint under 213.8. Commercial base pricing does not apply to participating retail Post Office locations. See Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
213.62 Commercial Plus Prices
213.621 General
For approved mailers, Global Express Guaranteed commercial plus prices are generally less than Global Express Guaranteed commercial base prices when postage is paid by a registered end-user of a USPS-approved PC Postage product, or a permit imprint under 213.8. Commercial plus pricing does not apply to participating retail Post Office locations. See Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
213.622 Commercial Plus Pricing — Eligibility
To qualify for commercial plus pricing, customers must agree to all terms and conditions in a standardized agreement with the Postal Service and tender at least $100,000 per year of international expedited products. For this purpose, “international expedited products” includes any combination of Global Express Guaranteed, Express Mail International, or Priority Mail International items.
213.623 Commercial Plus Pricing — Approval
Mailers meeting the minimum revenue thresholds under 213.622 must complete an agreement with the Postal Service by contacting their account manager, or USPS Global Business via e-mail at globalcpp@usps.gov, for a commitment agreement form or for additional information.
213.7 Online Postage Payment Method
213.71 Online Prices
[Revise 213.71 to read as follows:]
For selected destination countries, Global Express Guaranteed items qualify for discounted prices (equal to the commercial base price or commercial plus price) when mailers use one of the following online shipping methods:
a. Commercial Base Price: Click-N-Ship service; or registered end-users of USPS-approved PC Postage products.
b. Commercial Plus Price: Registered end-users of USPS-approved PC Postage products.
The commercial base or commercial plus price is automatically applied to each shipment when using one of the postage payment methods above. The discount applies only to the postage portion of the Global Express Guaranteed price. It does not apply to any other charges or fees, such as fees for Pickup on Demand service, insurance, or shipments made under a customized agreement.
[Renumber current 213.72 through 213.75 as new 213.73 through 213.76 and add new 213.72 to read as follows:]
213.72 Markings Requirements
Global Express Guaranteed mailpieces claiming the commercial base or commercial plus price paid with PC Postage must bear the appropriate price marking, printed on the piece or produced as part of the PC Postage indicia. Mailers must place the applicable marking directly above, directly below, or to the left of the postage using one of the following formats:
a. Commercial Base Price, Commercial Base Pricing, or ComBasPrice.
b. Commercial Plus Price, Commercial Plus Pricing, or ComPlsPrice.
[Revise the title and text of renumbered 213.73 to read as follows:]
213.73 Determining Online Prices
For each addressed mailpiece, refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable commercial base or commercial plus price.
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213.8 Permit Imprint
213.81 Permit Imprint — General
[Revise 213.81 to read as follows:]
Global Express Guaranteed items paid with a permit imprint through an advance deposit account is permitted only when requirements for commercial base prices or commercial plus prices (see 213.82) are followed. Postage paid with a permit imprint is subject to the general conditions in IMM 152.4 and in DMM 604 and 705. See Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable prices.
[Revise the title and introductory text of 213.82 to read as follows:]
213.82 Permit Imprint — Commercial Base or Commercial Plus Prices
Global Express Guaranteed commercial base or commercial plus prices are generally less than Global Express Guaranteed retail prices when postage is paid using a permit imprint. The commercial base or commercial plus price applies only to the postage portion of Global Express Guaranteed prices. See Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price. In addition, customers must meet the following requirements:***
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220 Express Mail International
221 Description and Physical Characteristics
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221.3 Express Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes
[Revise 221.3 to read as follows:]
Only USPS-produced Express Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes are eligible for the Flat Rate price and are charged a flat rate regardless of destination. The maximum weight is 20 pounds. See the Individual Country Listings for countries that offer Express Mail International service.
[Renumber current 221.4 as new 221.5 and insert new 221.4 to read as follows:]
221.4 Express Mail International Flat Rate Boxes
Only USPS-produced Express Mail International Flat Rate Boxes are eligible for the Flat Rate price and are charged a flat rate regardless of destination. The maximum weight is 20 pounds. See the Individual Country Listings for countries that offer Express Mail International service.
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222 Eligibility
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[Renumber current 222.4 through 222.7 as new 222.5 through 222.8 and insert new 222.4 to read as follows:]
222.4 Express Mail International Flat Rate Boxes
Only USPS-produced Express Mail International Flat Rate Boxes are eligible for Flat Rate pricing as defined in Exhibit 222.4. The contents must fit securely and must be entirely confined within the box. The box flaps must be able to close within the prefabricated folds. Tape may be applied to the flap and seams for closure or reinforcement, provided the design of the container is not enlarged by opening the sides and taping or reconstructing the container in any way. All other Express Mail International standards and customs requirements apply.
Note: The USPS-produced Express Mail International Flat Rate Box, Item EM-FRB1, is nonmailable when paid at the retail price using shipping Label 11-B, Express Mail Post Office to Addressee, due to size constraints and to ensure compliance with IMM 123.61b.This standard does not apply when payment is made using a permit imprint under 223.22 or online postage under 223.24.
Exhibit 222.4 Eligible Express Mail International Flat Rate Boxes
* Nonmailable when paid at the retail price using shipping Label 11-B, Express Mail Post Office to Addressee.
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223 Prices and Postage Payment Methods
223.1 Prices
[Revise 223.1 to read as follows:]
223.11 Availability and Price Application — General
Except under 223.14 and 223.15, Express Mail International shipments are charged postage for each addressed piece according to its weight and country price group. For shipments presented in Express Mail pouches under an Express Mail Custom Designed Service agreement, each pouch is considered an addressed piece. See the Individual Country Listings for countries that offer Express Mail International service. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for applicable Express Mail International prices.
223.12 Commercial Base Prices
Express Mail International commercial base prices are generally less than Express Mail International retail prices when postage is paid using a permit imprint under 223.222 or the online methods described in 223.241.
223.13 Commercial Plus Prices
For approved mailers, Express Mail International commercial plus prices are generally less than Express Mail International commercial base prices when postage is paid by a registered end-user of a USPS-approved PC Postage product, or a permit imprint under 223.222.
223.131 Commercial Plus Pricing — Eligibility
To qualify for commercial plus pricing, customers must agree to all terms and conditions in a standardized agreement with the Postal Service and tender at least $100,000 per year of international expedited products. For this purpose, “international expedited products” includes any combination of Global Express Guaranteed, Express Mail International, or Priority Mail International items.
223.132 Commercial Plus Pricing — Approval
Mailers meeting the minimum revenue thresholds under 223.131 must complete an agreement with the Postal Service by contacting their account manager, or USPS Global Business via e-mail at globalcpp@usps.gov, for a commitment agreement form or for additional information.
223.14 Express Mail International Flat Rate Envelope Prices
Only USPS-produced Express Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes are eligible for a Flat Rate price regardless of the destination. The maximum weight is 20 pounds. Postage is required for each piece (see Notice 123, Price List). A domestic Express Mail Flat Rate Envelope with prepaid postage may also be used for an Express Mail International item provided that appropriate additional postage is added before mailing.
223.15 Express Mail International Flat Rate Boxes Prices
Only USPS-produced Express Mail International Flat Rate Boxes are eligible for a Flat Rate price regardless of the destination. The maximum weight is 20 pounds. Postage is required for each piece (see Notice 123, Price List).
223.2 Postage Payment Methods
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223.22 Permit Imprint
223.221 Permit Imprint — General
[Revise 223.221 to read as follows:]
Payment for Express Mail International shipments paid with a permit imprint through an advance deposit account is permitted only when requirements for commercial base prices or commercial plus prices (see 223.222) are followed. Postage paid with a permit imprint is subject to the general conditions in IMM 152.4 and in DMM 604 and 705. See Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable prices.
[Revise the title and introductory text of 223.222 to read as follows:]
223.222 Permit Imprint — Commercial Base or Commercial Plus Prices
Express Mail International commercial base and commercial plus prices are generally less than Express Mail International retail prices when postage is paid using a permit imprint. The commercial base price applies only to the postage portion of Express Mail International prices. In addition, customers must meet the following requirements:***
[Delete 223.223, Permit Imprint — Retail Price, in its entirety.]
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223.24 Online Postage Payment Method
223.241 Online Prices
[Revise 223.241 to read as follows:]
For selected destination countries, Express Mail International items qualify for discounted prices (equal to the commercial base price or commercial plus price) when mailers use one of the following online shipping methods:
a. Commercial Base Price: Click-N-Ship service; or registered end-users of USPS-approved PC Postage products.
b. Commercial Plus Price: Registered end-users of USPS-approved PC Postage products.
The commercial base or commercial plus price is automatically applied to each shipment when using one of the above postage payment methods. The discount applies only to the postage portion of the Express Mail International price. It does not apply to any other charges or fees, such as fees for Pickup on Demand service, insurance, or shipments made under a customized agreement.
[Renumber current 223.242 as 223.243 and insert new 223.242 to as follows:]
223.242 Markings Requirements
Express Mail International mailpieces claiming the commercial base or commercial plus price paid with PC Postage must bear the appropriate price marking, printed on the piece or produced as part of the PC Postage indicia. Mailers must place the applicable marking directly above, directly below, or to the left of the postage using one of the following formats:
a. Commercial Base Price, Commercial Base Pricing, or ComBasPrice.
b. Commercial Plus Price, Commercial Plus Pricing, or ComPlsPrice.
[Revise the title and text of renumbered 223.243 to read as follows:]
223.243 Determining Online Prices
For each addressed mailpiece, refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable commercial base or commercial plus price.
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230 Priority Mail International
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232 Eligibility
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232.2 Eligible Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes
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Exhibit 232.2b Eligible Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes
[Revise Exhibit 232.2b to read as follows:]
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[Renumber current 232.4 through 232.8 as new 232.5 through 232.9 and add new 232.4 to read as follows:]
232.4 Eligible Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes
Only the items in Exhibit 232.4a and Exhibit 234.4b qualify for the Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Box pricing.
Exhibit 232.4a Eligible Priority Mail Medium International Flat Rate Boxes
Exhibit 232.4b Eligible Priority Mail International Large Flat Rate Boxes
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233 Prices and Postage Payment Methods
233.1 Prices
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[Renumber current 233.12 through 233.14 as new 233.14 through 233.16 and insert new 233.12 and 233.13 to read as follows:]
233.12 Commercial Base Prices
Priority Mail International commercial base prices are generally less than Priority Mail International retail prices when postage is paid using a permit imprint under 233.222 or the online methods described in 233.231. See Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
233.13 Commercial Plus Prices
For approved mailers, Priority Mail International commercial plus prices are generally less than Priority Mail International commercial base prices when postage is paid by a registered end-user of a USPS-approved PC Postage product, or a permit imprint under 233.222. See Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
233.131 Commercial Plus Pricing — Eligibility
To qualify for commercial plus pricing, customers must agree to all terms and conditions in a standardized agreement with the Postal Service and tender at least $100,000 per year of international expedited products. For this purpose, “international expedited products” includes any combination of Global Express Guaranteed, Express Mail International, or Priority Mail International items.
233.132 Commercial Plus Pricing — Approval
Mailers meeting the minimum revenue thresholds under 233.131 must complete an agreement with the Postal Service by contacting their account manager, or USPS Global Business via e-mail at globalcpp@usps.gov, for a commitment agreement form or for additional information.
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233.2 Postage Payment Methods
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233.22 Permit Imprint
233.221 Permit Imprint — General
[Revise 233.221 to read as follows:]
Payment for Priority Mail International shipments paid with a permit imprint through an advance deposit account is permitted only when requirements for commercial base prices or commercial plus prices (see 233.222) are followed. Postage paid with a permit imprint is subject to the general conditions in IMM 152.4 and in DMM 604 and 705.
[Revise the title and introductory text of 233.222 to read as follows:]
233.222 Permit Imprint — Commercial Base or Commercial Plus Prices
Priority Mail International commercial base and commercial plus prices are generally less than Priority Mail International retail prices when postage is paid using a permit imprint. See Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price. The commercial base price applies only to the postage portion of Priority Mail International prices. In addition, customers must meet the following requirements:***
[Delete 233.223, Permit Imprint — Retail Price, in its entirety.]
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233.23 Online Postage Payment Method
233.231 Online Prices
[Revise 233.231 to read as follows:]
For selected destination countries, Priority Mail International items qualify for discounted prices (equal to the commercial base price or commercial plus price) when mailers use one of the following online shipping methods:
a. Commercial Base Price: Click-N-Ship service; or registered end-users of an authorized PC Postage vendor.
b. Commercial Plus Price: Registered end-users of an authorized PC Postage vendor.
The commercial base or commercial plus price is automatically applied to each shipment when using one of the above postage payment methods. The discount applies only to the postage portion of the Priority Mail International price. It does not apply to any other charges or fees, such as fees for Pickup on Demand service, insurance, or shipments made under a customized agreement.
[Renumber current 233.232 as new 233.233 and add new 233.232 to read as follows:]
233.232 Marking Requirements
Priority Mail International mailpieces claiming the commercial base or commercial plus price paid with PC Postage must bear the appropriate price marking, printed on the piece or produced as part of the PC Postage indicia. Mailers must place the applicable marking directly above, directly below, or to the left of the postage using one of the following formats:
a. Commercial Base Price, Commercial Base Pricing, or ComBasPrice.
b. Commercial Plus Price, Commercial Plus Pricing, or ComPlsPrice.
[Revise the title and text of renumbered 233.233 to read as follows:]
233.233 Determining Online Prices
For each addressed mailpiece, refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable commercial base or commercial plus price.
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Country Price Groups and Weight Limits
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[Revise the listing for Tonga by adding Express Mail International service to read as follows:]
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Individual Country Listings
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Global Express Guaranteed (210)
[For each country that offers Global Express Guaranteed service, remove the price table. However, retain the country’s Price Group designation (which appears in the “Global Express Guaranteed” heading) and any special standards or notes (which appear directly below the “Global Express Guaranteed” heading). In addition, retain the country’s maximum weight limit from the bottom of the price table and insert it where indicated by the “[x]” in the following text.]
The maximum weight is [x] pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, commercial base, or commercial plus price.
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Express Mail International (220)
[For each country that offers Express Mail International service, remove the price table. However, retain the country’s Price Group designation (which appears in the “Express Mail International” heading). In addition, retain the country’s maximum weight limit from the bottom of the price table and insert it where indicated by the “[x]” in the following text.]
The maximum weight is [x] pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, commercial base, or commercial plus price.
[For each country that offers Express Mail International service, revise the title and text of the Flat Rate section to read as follows:]
Express Mail International — Flat Rate Envelope and Flat Rate Boxes
[For each country that offers Express Mail International, insert the following:]
The maximum weight for the Express Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and the Express Mail International Flat Rate Boxes is 20 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, commercial base, or commercial plus price.
Insurance (222.71)
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[For each country that offers Express Mail International merchandise insurance, replace the fees to read as follows up to the applicable maximum amount available for each country:]
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Priority Mail International (230)
[For each country that offers Priority Mail International service, remove the price table. However, retain the country’s Price Group designation (which appears in the “Priority Mail International” heading). In addition, retain the country’s maximum weight limit from the bottom of the price table and insert it where indicated by the “[x]” in the following text.]
The maximum weight is [x] pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, commercial base, or commercial plus price.
Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost based on weight. (See 230.)
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
[For each country except Ascension, Bolivia, Cuba, Falkland Islands, and North Korea, revise the lines of text for the Flat Rate priced items to read as follows:]
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, commercial base, or commercial plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is 20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country, whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the retail, commercial base, or commercial plus price.
[For Ascension, Bolivia, Cuba, and the Falkland Islands, revise the text directly below the heading “Available only for Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes” to read as follows:]
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The maximum weight is 4 lbs. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, commercial base, or commercial plus price.
[For North Korea, revise the text directly below the heading “Available only for Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope” to read as follows:]
Flat Rate Envelopes: May not contain dutiable items or merchandise. The maximum weight is 4 lbs. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, commercial base, or commercial plus price.
Insurance 232.82
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[For each country that offers Priority Mail International insurance, replace the table of fees to read as follows up to the applicable maximum amount available for each country:]
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First-Class Mail International (240)
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Airmail M-bags (260) — Direct Sack to One Addressee
[For each country that offers Airmail M-bags, remove the price table. However, retain the country’s Price Group designation (which appears in the “Direct Sack to One Addressee” heading). In addition, retain the country’s maximum weight limit from the bottom of the price table and insert it where indicated by the “[x]” in the following text.]
The maximum weight is [x] pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
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International Postal Money Order (371)
[For each country that offers international postal money orders, revise the fee and money order inquiry fee as follows:]
Fee: $4.45
Money Order Inquiry Fee: $5.50
Tonga
Country Conditions for Mailing
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[Revise the listing for Tonga by adding Express Mail International Service to read as follows:]
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6
The maximum weight is 66 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, commercial base, or commercial plus price.
Express Mail International — Flat Rate Envelope and Flat Rate Boxes:
The maximum weight for the Express Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and the Express Mail International Flat Rate Boxes is 20 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, commercial base, or commercial plus price.
Insurance (222.71)
Available for Express Mail International merchandise shipments only
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
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 Express Mail International shipments to Tonga.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: TO
Areas Served: All
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We will incorporate these revisions into the next update of the online IMM, which is available via Postal Explorer at
http://pe.usps.com.
— Product Classification, Pricing, 12-15-11
