Recap: International Mail

Effective with the domestic Postal Service pricing changes last May was a major redesign of international products. The redesign simplified the international product line and incorporated the names of familiar and trusted Postal Service domestic products to increase value and ease of use for customers. Here is a list of the four international (retail) products and their features:

Product	Features
Global Express Guaranteed^® (GXG^®)	The Postal Service’s premium service. 1–3 business day delivery by FedEx Express to more than 190 countries. Money-back delivery guarantee.1^. Tracking available to major destinations. $100 insurance included. 10 percent discount online.
Express Mail International	Reliable, high-speed service to more than 190 countries. 3–5 average business days.^2. Tracking available to major destinations. $100 insurance included. Money-back delivery guarantee to select destinations. 8 percent discount online.
Priority Mail International	Reliable, cost-effective service to more than 190 countries. 6–10 average business days.². Tracking available to major destinations (flat-rate boxes and variable-weight items only). 5 percent discount online.
First-Class Mail International	Worldwide service for items up to 4 pounds. Registered Mail service available without insurance to some countries. Economical prices.

Customers can now use domestic packaging supplies for international shipments, including the popular flat-rate boxes and envelopes. In addition, online tools make international mailing easier than ever by allowing customers to combine the printing of customs forms and address labels. The following postage discounts are offered to customers who purchase postage online using Click-N-Ship service at www.usps.com or through authorized PC Postage^® vendors:

Reminder: The discounts apply only to the postage amount, not to any fees for extra services.

For detailed information on each of the four international products, see the Fact Sheets beginning on page 15. For talking points and other information on international mail, see the article titled “International Products Field Information Kit” in Postal Bulletin 22215 (9-13-07, pages 5–13).