Federal Register #2026-05768

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is proposing a revision to its overweight and oversize item fee policy: - Government Buyer: - United States Postal Service (USPS) - Scope of Change: - Amends the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) to clarify application of the $200 overweight/oversize fee - Fee applies to all paid overweight or oversize items found in the postal network, except those discovered and returned during a retail transaction - Maximum allowed weight: 70 pounds - Maximum allowed size: 130 inches (length and girth combined) - Fee payment accepted via any authorized retail method or USPS Ship - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a regulatory change - Unique Requirements: - Public comments are invited on the proposed amendments - The rule change affects mailing standards, not procurement of goods or services

The United States Postal Service is proposing to amend its Domestic Mail Manual to revise the application of the overweight and oversize fee. The proposal clarifies that except for items discovered during a retail transaction and returned to the mailer, all other paid overweight or oversize items found in the postal network will be assessed a $200 fee before release. This change aims to update mailing standards and ensure compliance with weight and size limits. Public comments are invited until April 24, 2026.