USPS Pitches Fancy Mail Deals—Speak Up by September!
Published Date: 9/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of a new special deal for competitive mail services, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is letting everyone know and asking for comments by September 18, 2026. This affects businesses and customers who use these special mail services, with possible changes in pricing or options. It’s a chance to weigh in before any new deals go live!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New International Mail Service Contract
If you run a business or ship international packages, the Postal Service filed on September 10, 2026 to add "Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First‑Class Package International Service Contract 125" to the Competitive Product List (Docket Nos. MC2026-379 and K2026-369). This filing could change pricing or options for those competitive international mail services, and public comments on the request are due by September 18, 2026.
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