USPS Revises Global Mail Deals: Prices and Speeds Shift
Published Date: 3/17/2026
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Summary
The Postal Service is updating its international shipping deals for Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and First-Class Package International Service. These new agreements aim to improve service options and pricing for customers sending packages overseas. The changes were filed in early March 2026 and could affect how much you pay and how fast your international packages arrive.
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New international shipping agreements filed
Between March 6 and March 12, 2026 the U.S. Postal Service filed requests with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add new negotiated contracts for Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and First-Class Package International Service (dockets MC2026-169/K2026-169 through MC2026-172/K2026-172). These agreements aim to improve service options and pricing for customers who send packages overseas and could change how much you pay and how fast international packages arrive. Documents are available at www.prc.gov.
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