USPS Speeds Reviews for Mail Deals and Periodicals
Published Date: 6/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service wants to update how it reviews special mail deals and add a new mail product. This affects businesses and mailers using First-Class, Marketing Mail, and Periodicals. The public can now share their thoughts before changes take effect, aiming for smoother, faster mail service with clear rules and no surprise costs.
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Changes to USPS mail-deal review
If your business uses First-Class Mail, USPS Marketing Mail, or Periodicals, the Postal Service has filed material changes to Mail Classification Schedule product descriptions and is proposing updates to how negotiated service agreements are reviewed and a new mail product. The Commission is inviting public comment on the advance-review portion of that filing. The Postal Service says the changes aim for smoother, faster mail service with clearer rules and no surprise costs.
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