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News for Mailing Professionals

I understand that mailings that do not comply with Move Update requirements will be assessed a non-compliance charge?

Yes beginning Jan. 4, 2010, the new Move Update noncompliance charge will be 7 cents per piece for mailings that do not comply with the Move Update standards implemented Nov. 23, 2008.

Will prices for OneCode ACS service for Standard Mail letters increase?

Yes, the first two notices will be 5 cents each, and additional notices will be 20 cents each. No-charge ACS service will be available in conjunction with the full-service Intelligent Mail option beginning May 18.

Package Services

Will there be any classification changes to Packages Services mail?

Yes, we are simplifying the pricing structure for Parcel Post. There is one price table, with no distinction between Inter-BMC/ASF and Intra-BMC/ ASF. We will eliminate the Parcel Post nonmachinable surcharges and the local zone will no longer have a separate price. This aligns the Parcel Post prices and zones with other classes of mail. There are no significant changes to any other of the Package Services mail categories.

Extra Services and Other Fees

How is Business Reply Mail changing?

In addition to the postage increases, there are increases to per-piece charges, annual permit fees and accounting fees.

Will permit fees increase?

All annual mailing fees and the permit imprint application fee will increase to $185, and all annual accounting fees — account maintenance fees — will be $585. The new fees apply only to first-time payments and renewals. Customers with current fees paid will pay the new fees when they renew.

I see the pickup-on-demand service will increase to $15.30. What about Carrier Pickup?

Carrier Pickup is still available at no charge.

Do the fees for Delivery Confirmation service increase?

All Delivery Confirmation service fees will increase, except the “no fee” electronic option for Priority Mail and Parcel Select Destination Entry parcels.

Will Post Office Box fees change?

Most Post Office Box fees will increase modestly, but there are no changes to the fee groups. The new fees will apply only to new rentals and renewals. Current Post Office Box customers will pay the new fees when they renew.

Will Caller Service fees change?

Yes, as with Post Office Box fees, new fees will apply only to first-time users and renewals.

Are Premium Forwarding Service (PFS) prices changing?

Yes. The enrollment fee increases to $15, and the weekly reshipment charge goes to $13.95. The new weekly reship charges apply only to enrollments and weekly fees paid on or after May 11.

International Mail

Can I use the Forever Stamp for international mail?

Yes, but keep in mind that the postage value of the Forever Stamp is the domestic First-Class Mail 1-ounce letter price in effect on the day of use. Until May 11 it is 42 cents, and beginning May 11 it is 44 cents. Since international prices are higher than domestic prices, you will need additional postage.

Other than the prices, are there any other changes to IPA and ISAL?

We expanded the number of price groups for IPA and ISAL from nine to 15.

Are International Reply Coupons still available?

Yes and the selling price remains $2.10 each. International Reply Coupons are exchangeable in any other Universal Postal Union member country for stamps equal to the minimum postage for an air letter.

Are there any significant changes to international mail Extra Services?

The Extra Services options will not change.