International Mail Manual: Global Direct Mexico service,
[Federal Register: September 18, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 181)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 56242-56245]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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POSTAL SERVICE
Global Direct--Mexico
AGENCY: Postal Service.
ACTION: Interim rule and request for comment.
SUMMARY: The Postal Service is revising Global Direct--Mexico service to better reflect the domestic postal products offered by the Mexico Postal Administration (SEPOMEX) and to offer U.S. customers a wider range of direct entry products into Mexico. Global Direct--Mexico will offer three main products: Direct Mail (A and B), Letter Mail, and Publications.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2000. Comments must be received on or before October 18, 2000.
ADDRESSES: Written comments should be mailed or delivered to the Manager, Pricing, Costing, and Classification, International Business, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Room 370-IBU, Washington, DC 20260-6500. Copies of all written comments will be available for public inspection between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, in International Business, 10th Floor, 901 D Street SW., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter J. Grandjean, (202) 314-7256.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Postal Service is revising Global Direct--Mexico to better reflect the domestic postal products offered by Mexico Postal Administration and to offer U.S. customers a wider range of direct entry products into Mexico. Global Direct--Mexico will offer three main products: Letter Mail, Direct Mail (A and B), and Publications. There are presort requirements for these services.
Global Direct--Mexico Letter Mail is for personalized communications; correspondence; and transactions such as statements of account, invoices, and financial statements. Items may be in envelopes or other sealed wrappers or may be prepared as self-mailers or double cards. The maximum weight is 1,000 grams (35.3 ounces). The minimum size is 90 millimeters in width and 105 millimeters in length. The maximum size is 140 millimeters in width and 148 millimeters in length. Rates are based on weight and whether the items are post coded.
The rates for Global Direct--Letter Mail are:
Postal Non-postal
Weight of single piece up to: (grams)
coded
coded
20............................................ $0.327 $0.406 30............................................
0.406
0.495 40............................................
0.420
0.510 50............................................
0.485
0.585 60............................................
0.513
0.613 70............................................
0.578
0.688 80............................................
0.592
0.702 90............................................
0.688
0.818 100...........................................
0.702
0.832 110...........................................
0.802
0.942 120...........................................
0.816
0.956 130...........................................
0.830
0.970 140...........................................
0.844
0.985 150...........................................
0.858
0.999 160...........................................
0.873
1.013 170...........................................
0.887
1.027 180...........................................
0.901
1.042 190...........................................
0.915
1.056 200...........................................
0.930
1.070 250...........................................
1.094
1.245 300...........................................
1.165
1.316 350...........................................
1.357
1.528 400...........................................
1.429
1.599 450...........................................
1.611
1.802 500...........................................
1.682
1.873 600...........................................
2.218
2.378 700...........................................
2.360
2.521 800...........................................
2.502
2.663 900...........................................
2.645
2.805 1000..........................................
2.787
2.948
Global Direct--Direct Mail is for advertising mail, catalogs, directories, nonregistered publications, printed matter, and merchandise samples. Contents must not be of a personal or confidential nature, but personalized advertising letters are acceptable. Statements of account, invoices, and financial statements must be sent as Letter Mail. Catalogs, publications, brochures, and similar items may be mailed unenclosed. Items mailed in envelopes or wrappers may not be sealed but must be closed with tabs or by similar means. Self-mailers and double cards containing promotional messages must be closed with tabs or by similar means. There are two categories of Mexico Direct Mail, A and B, which are based on weight or size.
Direct Mail A items may weigh up to 1000 grams. The minimum size is 90 millimeters in width and 105 millimeters in length. The maximum size is 140 millimeters in width and 148 millimeters in length. Rates are based on weight. The rates for Global Direct--Mexico Direct Mail A are:
Postal Non-postal
Weight of single piece up to: (grams)
coded
coded
20............................................ $0.226 $0.350 30............................................
0.283
0.437 40............................................
0.295
0.450 50............................................
0.308
0.513 60............................................
0.364
0.539 70............................................
0.377
0.612 80............................................
0.389
0.625 90............................................
0.402
0.687 100...........................................
0.414
0.700 110...........................................
0.471
0.917 120...........................................
0.484
0.930 130...........................................
0.496
0.942 140...........................................
0.509
0.955 150...........................................
0.521
0.967 160...........................................
0.534
0.980 170...........................................
0.546
0.992 180...........................................
0.559
1.005 190...........................................
0.571
1.017 200...........................................
0.584
1.030 250...........................................
0.717
1.195 300...........................................
0.780
1.258 350...........................................
0.904
1.411 400...........................................
0.967
1.473 450...........................................
1.091
1.555 500...........................................
1.154
1.618 600...........................................
1.367
1.882 700...........................................
1.492
2.007 800...........................................
1.617
2.132 900...........................................
1.742
2.257 1000..........................................
1.867
2.382
Direct Mail B items must have a minimum weight of 1,000 grams but may not exceed 5,000 grams. The minimum size is 81 millimeters in width and 114 millimeters in length. The maximum size is 324 millimeters in width and 458 millimeters in length. Rates are based on weight. The rates for Global Direct--Mexico Direct Mail B are:
Postal Weight of single piece up to: (grams)
coded
1100....................................................... $3.417 1200.......................................................
3.548 1300.......................................................
3.678 1400.......................................................
3.808 1500.......................................................
3.938 1600.......................................................
4.069 1700.......................................................
4.199 1800.......................................................
4.329 1900.......................................................
4.460 2000.......................................................
4.590 2100.......................................................
5.700 2200.......................................................
5.830 2300.......................................................
5.960 2400.......................................................
6.090 2500.......................................................
6.221 2600.......................................................
6.351 2700.......................................................
6.481 2800.......................................................
6.611 2900.......................................................
6.742
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3000.......................................................
6.872 3100.......................................................
7.982 3200.......................................................
8.112 3300.......................................................
8.242 3400.......................................................
8.373 3500.......................................................
8.503 3600.......................................................
8.633 3700.......................................................
8.763 3800.......................................................
8.894 3900.......................................................
9.024 4000.......................................................
9.154 4100....................................................... 10.264 4200....................................................... 10.394 4300....................................................... 10.524 4400....................................................... 10.655 4500....................................................... 10.785 4600....................................................... 10.915 4700....................................................... 11.046 4800....................................................... 11.176 4900....................................................... 11.306 5000....................................................... 11.436
Global Direct--Mexico Publications service is for magazines and other periodical publications which are registered with the government of Mexico and are enclosed in sealed envelopes or wrappers. Publications cannot weigh more than 1,000 grams. The minimum size is 90 millimeters in width and 140 millimeters in length. The maximum length is 609.6 millimeters and the maximum length, width, and thickness combined is 914.4 millimeters. The rates for Global Direct--Mexico Publications are:
Postal Non-postal
Weight of single piece up to: (grams)
coded
coded
250........................................... $0.661 $1.195 300...........................................
0.723
1.258 350...........................................
0.874
1.411 400...........................................
0.937
1.473 450...........................................
1.019
1.555 500...........................................
1.081
1.618 550...........................................
1.191
1.838 600...........................................
1.235
1.882 650...........................................
1.447
1.963 700...........................................
1.490
2.007 750...........................................
1.572
2.088 800...........................................
1.615
2.132 850...........................................
1.697
2.213 900...........................................
1.740
2.257 950...........................................
1.822
2.338 1000..........................................
1.865
2.382 1050..........................................
2.107 ........... 1100..........................................
2.172 ........... 1150..........................................
2.237 ........... 1200..........................................
2.301 ........... 1250..........................................
2.366 ........... 1300..........................................
2.430 ........... 1350..........................................
2.495 ........... 1400..........................................
2.560 ........... 1450..........................................
2.624 ........... 1500..........................................
2.689 ...........
Although the Postal Service is exempted by 39 U.S.C. 410(a) from the advance notice requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act regarding proposed rulemaking (5 U.S.C. 553), the Postal Service invites public comment on the interim rule at the above address.
The Postal Service adopts the following amendments to the International Mail Manual, which is incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 20.1.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20
Foreign relations, International postal service.
PART 20--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for 39 CFR Part 20 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 401, 404, 407, 408.
2. Chapter 6 of the International Mail Manual (IMM) is amended as follows:
6 Special Programs
610 Global Direct Service
611 Global Direct--Mexico
611.1 Description
Global Direct--Mexico is an international mail service that is available on the basis of a service agreement between the Postal Service and a qualifying mailer. Under this service a mailer may enter letter mail, publications, and direct mail items that meet applicable eligibility, makeup, and preparation requirements. The Postal Service transports the items for entry into Mexico's domestic mail system.
611.2 Qualifying Mailers and Mailing Locations
611.21 Qualifying Mailers
Mailers Qualifying mailers must agree to mail a minimum of 750 pounds for delivery to Mexican addresses per mailing per mail category. All tendered mailpieces must conform to the applicable makeup and preparation requirements.
611.22 Mailing Locations
Mailings may be deposited only at the following offices as specified in the service agreement:
New York:
John F. Kennedy Airport Mail Center, John F. Kennedy International Airport Bldg. 250, Jamaica, NY 11430-9998 Florida:
Miami International Service Center,* U.S. Postal Service, 11690 NW. 25th St., Miami, FL 33172-1702
Miami Processing and Distribution Center, U.S. Postal Service, 2200 NW. 72nd Ave., Miami, FL 33152-9997 Texas:
Dallas International Service Center, U.S. Postal Service, 15050 Trinity Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76155-3203 Illinois:
Chicago O'Hare International Annex, U.S. Postal Service, 514 Express Center Dr., Chicago, IL 60688-9998 California:
San Francisco ISC, U.S. Postal Service, 2650 Bayshore Blvd., Daly City, CA 94013-1631
Worldway Airport Mail Center, U.S. Postal Service, 21750 Arnold Center Rd., Carson, CA 90810-9998
*Only plant-verified mail is transported to these facilities by the mailer.
611.3 Postage
611.31 Rates
The rate of postage is determined by mail category, item weight, and item size.
Letter Mail
Postal Non-postal
Weight of single piece up to: (grams)
coded
coded
20............................................ $0.327 $0.406 30............................................
0.406
0.495 40............................................
0.420
0.510 50............................................
0.485
0.585 60............................................
0.513
0.613 70............................................
0.578
0.688 80............................................
0.592
0.702 90............................................
0.688
0.818 100...........................................
0.702
0.832 110...........................................
0.802
0.942 120...........................................
0.816
0.956 130...........................................
0.830
0.970 140...........................................
0.844
0.985 150...........................................
0.858
0.999 160...........................................
0.873
1.013 170...........................................
0.887
1.027 180...........................................
0.901
1.042 190...........................................
0.915
1.056 200...........................................
0.930
1.070 250...........................................
1.094
1.245 300...........................................
1.165
1.316 350...........................................
1.357
1.528 400...........................................
1.429
1.599 450...........................................
1.611
1.802 500...........................................
1.682
1.873 600...........................................
2.218
2.378 700...........................................
2.360
2.521 800...........................................
2.502
2.663 900...........................................
2.645
2.805 1000..........................................
2.787
2.948
Direct Mail A
Postal Non-postal
Weight of single piece up to: (grams)
coded
coded
20............................................ $0.226 $0.350 30............................................
0.283
0.437 40............................................
0.295
0.450 50............................................
0.308
0.513
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60............................................
0.364
0.539 70............................................
0.377
0.612 80............................................
0.389
0.625 90............................................
0.402
0.687 100...........................................
0.414
0.700 110...........................................
0.471
0.917 120...........................................
0.484
0.930 130...........................................
0.496
0.942 140...........................................
0.509
0.955 150...........................................
0.521
0.967 160...........................................
0.534
0.980 170...........................................
0.546
0.992 180...........................................
0.559
1.005 190...........................................
0.571
1.017 200...........................................
0.584
1.030 250...........................................
0.717
1.195 300...........................................
0.780
1.258 350...........................................
0.904
1.411 400...........................................
0.967
1.473 450...........................................
1.091
1.555 500...........................................
1.154
1.618 600...........................................
1.367
1.882 700...........................................
1.492
2.007 800...........................................
1.617
2.132 900...........................................
1.742
2.257 1000..........................................
1.867
2.382
Direct Mail B
Postal Weight of single piece up to: (grams)
coded
1100....................................................... $3.417 1200.......................................................
3.548 1300.......................................................
3.678 1400.......................................................
3.808 1500.......................................................
3.938 1600.......................................................
4.069 1700.......................................................
4.199 1800.......................................................
4.329 1900.......................................................
4.460 2000.......................................................
4.590 2100.......................................................
5.700 2200.......................................................
5.830 2300.......................................................
5.960 2400.......................................................
6.090 2500.......................................................
6.221 2600.......................................................
6.351 2700.......................................................
6.481 2800.......................................................
6.611 2900.......................................................
6.742 3000.......................................................
6.872 3100.......................................................
7.982 3200.......................................................
8.112 3300.......................................................
8.242 3400.......................................................
8.373 3500.......................................................
8.503 3600.......................................................
8.633 3700.......................................................
8.763 3800.......................................................
8.894 3900.......................................................
9.024 4000.......................................................
9.154 4100....................................................... 10.264 4200....................................................... 10.394 4300....................................................... 10.524 4400....................................................... 10.655 4500....................................................... 10.785 4600....................................................... 10.915 4700....................................................... 11.046 4800....................................................... 11.176 4900....................................................... 11.306 5000....................................................... 11.436
Publications
Postal Non-postal
Weight of single piece up to: (grams)
coded
coded
250........................................... $0.661 $1.195 300...........................................
0.723
1.258 350...........................................
0.874
1.411 400...........................................
0.937
1.473 450...........................................
1.019
1.555 500...........................................
1.081
1.618 550...........................................
1.191
1.838 600...........................................
1.235
1.882 650...........................................
1.447
1.963 700...........................................
1.490
2.007 750...........................................
1.572
2.088 800...........................................
1.615
2.132 850...........................................
1.697
2.213 900...........................................
1.740
2.257 950...........................................
1.822
2.338 1000..........................................
1.865
2.382 1050..........................................
2.107 1100..........................................
2.172 1150..........................................
2.237 1200..........................................
2.301 1250..........................................
2.366 1300..........................................
2.430 1350..........................................
2.495 1400..........................................
2.560 1450..........................................
2.624 1500..........................................
2.689
611.32 Volume Discount
Global Direct revenue may be added to the ISAL/IPA total for the purpose of determining the discount earned. However, the discount will not be applied to the Global Direct--Mexico published rates.
611.33 Size and Weight Definition
Every item must meet size and weight requirements for its mail category. The size and weight standards are as follows:
Letter Mail
Weight
Length
Width
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
1000 grams (35.3 oz.)........... 114 mm (4.44 in.). 458 mm (17.86 in.) 81 mm (3.16 in.).. 324 mm (12.63 in.)
Direct Mail A
Weight
Length
Width
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
1000 grams (35.3 oz.)........... 114 mm (4.44 in.). 458 mm (17.86 in.) 81 mm (3.16 in.).. 324 mm (12.63 in.)
Direct Mail B
Weight
Length
Width
Minimum
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
Over 1000 grams (35.3 oz.)......... 5000 grams (176.3 oz.) 114 mm (4.44 in.)..... 458 mm (17.86 in.)... 81 mm (3.16 in.)..... 324 mm (12.63 in.)
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Publications
Weight
Length
Width
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
1000 grams (35.3 oz.)........... 114 mm (4.44 in.). 458 mm (17.86 in.) 81 mm (3.16 in.).. 324 mm (12.63 in.)
611.34 Postage Payment Method
Postage must be paid through an advance deposit account. Items must bear an authorized Global Direct--Mexico postal indicia. USPS domestic indicia must not be used.
611.35 Postage Statement
Mailers must complete PS Form 3659, Postage Statement--Global Direct--Mexico. A separate postage statement must be prepared for each individual mailing.
611.36 Preparation Requirements
Sorting requirements for all three categories of mail (letters, publications, direct mail) are identical. Items must be sequenced in ascending postal code order and prepared according to the separations listed in the Global Direct--Mexico sortation plan as in the service guide. Letter-size items must be presented in USPS letter trays. Flat- size items must be presented in bundles. Both letter trays and bundles must be placed on pallets. For specific sorting and labeling requirements for Global Direct--Mexico, instructions will be provided as part of the service agreement.
611.4 Ancillary Services
611.41 Global Direct Mailbox Service
This service provides for the return of Mexican business reply mail to a specific address in Mexico, then the Postal Service forwards items to the mailer in the United States. Detailed specifications for this service will be provided as part of the application process. The rate for this service is $0.40 per item returned.
611.42 Return of Undeliverable Mail
This service provides for the return of letter mail and publications that are undeliverable. Mailers using a Mexican indicia and Mexican return address may have undeliverable items returned to the United States in bulk. The sender must endorse items ``Return Requested'' and use the return address specified by the Postal Service. The rate for this service is $1.75 per pound or fraction of a pound for the total number of items returned at a single time.
611.5 Service Agreement
Before the first mailing, mailers must submit a completed PS Form 3681, Global Direct Service Agreement, 14 business days prior to their planned mailing date. Concurrent with the establishment of the agreement, instructions are issued to the designated post office of entry regarding the acceptance and verification of the prospective customer's mailpieces.
611.6 Advance Notification
Mailers interested in using Global Direct--Mexico service must complete PS Form 3682, Notification of Mailing, five business days prior to the planned mailing date. PS Form 3682 can be found in Publication 526, Global Direct Service Guide, or on the USPS Web site. * * * * *
Stanley F. Mires, Chief Counsel, Legislative.
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