USPS Axes International Surface Air Lift: Mail Shake-Up Incoming
Published Date: 9/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is removing International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) and two related products from its competitive mail options. This change affects businesses and customers who use these services for sending mail internationally. Expect updates soon, but no immediate price changes are mentioned.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
ISAL International Mail Removed
If you send mail internationally using International Surface Air Lift (ISAL), the Postal Service has filed to remove ISAL and two negotiated-service agreement products that include ISAL from the Competitive Product List. The notice says this affects businesses and customers who use these services, and it also proposes classification changes in the Mail Classification Schedule; no immediate price changes are mentioned.
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