USPS
Federal agency responsible for regulations under USPS.
39 regulationsInternational Competitive Services Product and Price Changes
The U.S. Postal Service is updating how it sets prices and offers services for mail sent to and from other countries. This rule allows USPS to adjust international shipping costs and service options more flexibly to compete better with other shipping companies.
Parcel Dimension Compliance
The U.S. Postal Service is proposing new rules about the size and dimensions of packages that can be mailed. These standards would help the Post Office handle packages more efficiently and could affect shipping costs or delivery options for businesses and individuals who send packages.
Shape-Based Labeling Lists; Correction
The U.S. Postal Service is correcting its labeling system that organizes mail by physical shape. This fix ensures that mail sorting machines and postal workers correctly identify and process different types of mail packages more efficiently.
Claims Filing Date for Insured Mail
This regulation sets a deadline for when people can file insurance claims for mail that was sent through USPS's insured mail service. It establishes clear rules about how long customers have to report lost or damaged insured mail and file a claim for compensation.
Shape-Based Labeling Lists
This USPS regulation establishes new rules for how mail packages are categorized and labeled based on their physical shape. The rule helps postal workers sort mail more efficiently and ensures packages are handled correctly based on their dimensions and form.
Claims Filing Date for Insured Mail
The U.S. Postal Service is proposing to change the deadline for filing insurance claims on mailed packages. This rule affects anyone who sends valuable items through the mail and needs to file a claim if their package is lost or damaged.
Discontinuation of International Surface Air Lift
The U.S. Postal Service is stopping its International Surface Air Lift service, which was a way to send packages and mail overseas by a combination of surface and air transportation. This means people and businesses who relied on this affordable shipping option to send items to other countries will need to use different postal services going forward.
International Registered Mail
This USPS rule establishes how registered mail service works for packages and letters sent to other countries. It sets standards for tracking, insurance coverage, and delivery guarantees to help ensure international mail arrives safely and on time.
Postmarks and Postal Possession
This USPS rule clarifies how postmarks work and when mail is considered to be in the postal service's possession. It matters to everyday people because it affects important deadlines—like when bills, tax forms, or legal documents are considered officially submitted if mailed rather than delivered by hand.
Domestic Competitive Products Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes
The U.S. Postal Service is changing how it prices mailing services and sets standards for domestic products to remain competitive with other shipping companies. These changes affect how much people and businesses pay to mail letters and packages, and what service standards the Post Office must meet.
Shape-Based Labeling Lists
The U.S. Postal Service is proposing new rules for how mail packages should be labeled based on their shape and size. This regulation aims to make mail sorting and delivery more efficient by standardizing how packages are categorized and marked.
Purchasing of Property and Services
This USPS regulation sets out the rules for how the Postal Service buys things it needs, like vehicles, equipment, and services from contractors. These purchasing rules ensure the USPS spends taxpayer money fairly, competitively, and efficiently when acquiring goods and services.