Federal Register #2026-07184

USPS Proposed Rule: New Mailing Standards and Price Adjustments for Domestic Mailing Services

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is proposing significant updates to its Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) to implement new mailing standards and price adjustments for domestic mailing services. - Government Buyer: - United States Postal Service (USPS) - Products and Services Affected: - First-Class Mail - USPS Marketing Mail - Periodicals - Bound Printed Matter - Key Changes and Requirements: - Elimination of ADC/AADC rate categories to streamline pricing - Restructuring of Periodicals pricing for simplification - Increased maximum weights for Marketing Mail flat-shaped pieces and Carrier Route flats - Introduction of a new Heavy Printed Matter (HPM) category for Marketing Mail parcels - Extension of container and pallet discounts to HPM - Implementation of package barcode quality noncompliance fees for Market Dominant parcels - Combined minimum volume requirements for First-Class Cards and Letters - Restructured pricing for Bound Printed Matter - Compliance with revised physical standards, labeling, and documentation procedures is required - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a regulatory change - Notable Aspects: - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities are provided - The rule is focused on regulatory and pricing structure changes, not procurement of goods or services

Description

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has proposed revisions to the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) to implement mailing services price adjustments effective July 12, 2026. The proposed rule includes changes to prices, mail classification updates, product simplification efforts, and revisions to mailing standards for various mail classes such as First-Class Mail, USPS Marketing Mail, Periodicals, and Bound Printed Matter. Key changes include elimination of ADC rate categories, restructuring of Periodicals pricing, weight adjustments for Marketing Mail, introduction of Heavy Printed Matter category, and implementation of package barcode quality noncompliance fees for Market Dominant parcels. Comments on the proposed rule are invited until May 14, 2026.

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