USPS Sneaks in Global Direct Rates—Shippers, Take Note!
Published Date: 9/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service wants to add a new shipping option called Global Direct Entry--Non-Published Rates to its competitive products. This change affects businesses and customers who use special postal services and could mean new pricing options soon. The public can comment before the Commission makes a final decision.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New Global Direct Entry Shipping Option
The Postal Service filed to add a new competitive shipping product called Global Direct Entry--Non-Published Rates (GDENPR-1) to the Competitive Product List. This filing may lead to new pricing options for businesses and customers who use special postal fulfillment services while the Postal Regulatory Commission considers the request.
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