International Product Change-Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Agreement
Published Date: 2/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is adding a new international shipping deal for Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and First-Class Package International. This change affects customers sending packages overseas and aims to offer better service options starting early 2026. It could mean new prices and faster delivery choices for international mailers.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New USPS International Shipping Deal
The U.S. Postal Service filed on January 30, 2026 and gave notice on February 4, 2026 that it is adding a Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contract (Contract 106) to its Competitive Product List. This change affects customers who send packages overseas and could mean new negotiated prices and faster delivery choices for international mailers starting early 2026. Documents are available at the Postal Regulatory Commission dockets MC2026-153 and K2026-153.
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