USPS Hikes Rules for Tiny Global Mail Packets
Published Date: 4/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is updating prices and rules for small international mail packets starting January 1, 2027. These changes mainly affect businesses and customers sending or receiving small packets from abroad. The Postal Regulatory Commission is asking for public comments by April 16, 2026, and aims to get approval before a May 1 deadline to meet international rules.
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Inbound Small-Packet Rates Change
If you send or receive small international mail packets, the Postal Service has proposed new rates for the Inbound Letter Post Small Packets (Inbound E-format Letter Post) product that would take effect on January 1, 2027. The Postal Regulatory Commission is inviting public comments by April 16, 2026, and the Postal Service seeks Commission review so it can submit the rates to the Universal Postal Union by the May 1, 2026 deadline.
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