USPS Proposes Fresh Mail Products for Public Review
Published Date: 4/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service wants to add or change special deals for competitive mail services, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is asking the public to weigh in by April 15, 2026. These changes could affect businesses using these services and might impact pricing or options soon. It’s a chance to have your say before new postal products roll out!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Parcel Select Contract Amendment Filed
If you run a business that uses Parcel Select, the USPS filed Amendment Four to Parcel Select Contract 44 on April 7, 2026, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing it. Public comments on this filing are due April 15, 2026, and the amendment could change pricing or options for Parcel Select users.
International Mail Contracts Proposed
If your business ships internationally, the USPS filed a request on April 7, 2026 to add International Priority Airmail, Commercial ePacket, Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and First-Class Package International Service Contract 18 to the Competitive Product List. The Commission is accepting public comments through April 15, 2026, and the new contract could change international shipping options or pricing.
Domestic Priority Mail Contract Proposal
If your business uses Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, or USPS Ground Advantage, the USPS filed on April 7, 2026 to add Contract 1499 for those services to the Competitive Product List. The Commission will accept comments until April 15, 2026, and this addition could change pricing or service options for domestic shippers.
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