Federal Register #2026-11003

USPS Final Rule: Revisions to Domestic Mailing Standards and Price Adjustments

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a final rule updating its Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) to revise mailing standards for domestic mailing services products. - Government Buyer: - United States Postal Service (USPS) - OEMs and Vendors: - USPS (as the regulatory authority and service provider) - Key Changes and Requirements: - Removal of ADC/AADC rate categories for First-Class Mail, USPS Marketing Mail, and Periodicals - Restructuring of Periodicals Outside County rates - Adjustments to maximum weights for Marketing Mail flats and Carrier Route flats - Introduction of Heavy Printed Matter pricing for Marketing Mail parcels - Changes to package barcode quality noncompliance fees - Expansion of discounts for Heavy Printed Matter parcels - Simplification of bundling and container requirements - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested; this is a regulatory and operational standards update, not a procurement of goods or services. - The changes are designed to provide consistency within postal products and add value for customers.

Description

The Postal Service (USPS) has issued a final rule revising the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) to implement changes coincident with mailing services price adjustments effective July 12, 2026. The rule includes removal of ADC rate categories, restructuring of Periodicals Outside County rates, weight adjustments for Marketing Mail, introduction of Heavy Printed Matter pricing, and changes to package barcode quality fees. These revisions aim to provide consistency within postal products and add value for customers.

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