Post Office Pushes Secret Rates for Fulfillment Shipping Services
Published Date: 3/7/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is asking for approval to create a new product called FFNPR, which will have special rates not listed publicly. This change mainly affects businesses using fulfillment services and could impact how much they pay and when. If approved, expect new pricing rules to roll out soon, making things clearer and more tailored for customers.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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New Postal Fulfillment Product with Hidden Rates
If you run a business that uses fulfillment services, the Postal Service has asked to create a new product called FFNPR that would use special, non‑published rates (rates not listed publicly). If approved, this could change how much you pay for fulfillment services and when you are charged.
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