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Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) Published GXG prices will increase 5.2 percent on average. We continue to offer a 10 percent reduction, now referred to as commercial base prices, for customers who use Click-N-Ship and for customers who are registered users of PC Postage. Express Mail International Prices for Express Mail International will increase by 6 percent on average. Customers using Click-N-Ship and customers who are registered users of PC Postage will continue to be eligible for commercial base prices 8 percent below retail prices. We are expanding commercial base prices to customers using USPS-provided Global Shipping Software (GSS) for mail preparation and customs-related functions and paying postage through an EMCA or permit imprint manifest mailing systems. Permit imprint does not qualify for any service or postage guarantees. In addition, we are offering commercial volume prices for customers who pay postage through an EMCA, use GSS and meet minimum volume or revenue levels: • Annualized minimum of 1,000 pieces or $20,000 postage: 10 percent below retail • Annualized minimum of 3,000 pieces or $60,000 postage: 12 percent below retail A customer will receive commercial base prices during the first postal quarter of mailing. Thereafter, the incentive for each postal quarter is determined by the actual annualized volume or postage paid for Express Mail International mailed in the previous full postal quarter. We will continue to offer additional volume pricing through customized agreements. Priority Mail International Priority Mail International prices will increase by 6.1 percent on average. Price increases vary by country group and weight increments. The flat-rate envelope, 4-pound weight limit, will be $9.95 to Canada and Mexico and $11.95 to all other countries. The regular flat-rate boxes increase to $23.95 to Canada and Mexico and $38.95 to all other countries. The large flat-rate box introduced March 3 remains $29.95 to Canada and Mexico and $49.95 to all other countries. The weight limit for all flat-rate boxes to all countries remains 20 pounds. Customers using Click-N-Ship or PC Postage will continue to be eligible for commercial base prices 5 percent below retail prices. We are expanding commercial base prices to customers paying postage through a permit imprint manifest mailing systems and GSS for mail preparation and customs-related functions. We will continue to offer volume pricing through customized agreements. International Commercial Services International Priority Airmail (IPA) meets the needs of international business mailers for a service that is faster and more economical than regular First-Class Mail International. Prices for IPA increase by 12.5 percent and will continue to be calculated by piece and pound. There are new prices, but the pricing structure is unchanged. Incentives based on volume offered through customized agreements will continue to be available for IPA customers. International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) provides expedited dispatch and transportation for all types of First-Class Mail International items. ISAL prices increase by 21.3 percent. Published prices for ISAL Direct Shipment are eliminated and only available through customized agreements. IPA and ISAL will continue to have per-piece, full-service per pound, and drop-ship per pound published prices. We are introducing new country price groups for First-Class Mail International Airmail M-Bags, direct sacks to one addressee. These changes reflect the nine country price groups for First-Class Mail International. We will continue to have full-service and drop-ship prices for M-Bags (see IMM 260). The classification changes and new pricing for M-Bags, IPA, and ISAL enhance efficiency and align the products with each other. |
MailPro Customers interested in pursuing International Mail business options can contact USPS Global Business Management Executive Director Frank Cebello at frank.a.cebello@usps.gov. |
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