Inbound Parcel Post (at UPU Rates)
Published Date: 11/26/2025
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Summary
Starting January 1, 2026, the Postal Service is changing the rates for Inbound Parcel Post based on new Universal Postal Union (UPU) rules. This affects anyone sending parcels internationally to the U.S. The Postal Regulatory Commission is letting the public know and asking for comments by December 5, 2025, so you’ve got time to weigh in before the new prices kick in.
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Inbound Parcel Post Rate Change
You (or your business) may pay more or less for parcels sent from abroad to the U.S. because the Postal Service is changing Inbound Parcel Post rates based on new Universal Postal Union rules, effective January 1, 2026. The change applies to anyone sending parcels internationally to the United States.
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