Postinfo, the newsletter of the universal postal unions postal technology centre presents the latest postal events and technologies to postal administrations and private companies. I have, therefore, decided to close the headquarters of the universal postal union with immediate effect. Nov 18, 2019 on october 17, 2018, the trump administration announced plans to withdraw from the universal postal union upu treaty. Oct 19, 2018 the universal postal union is probably not something youve ever concerned yourself with, and that is very much okay. Welcome to the parcel post compendium universal postal union. The upu ib will then convert the rates into special drawing. Find out more about an post rates, including our international rates and our package rates. Will remain in postal treaty after emergency talks the. I have, therefore, decided to close the headquarters of the universal postal union with immediate effect due to the covid19 pandemic and instructed all nonessential staff to work remotely. To view documents for a specific operator or country. Postal rates are calculated by reference to the weight, shape, size and destination envelope, packet or parcel.
Under the unions framework it takes a year for a country to withdraw. The governmental authority responsible for postal matters. Terminal dues, which posts use to pay one another for international deliveries of letters and small packages, have generally been set below domestic postage rates. The postal service continued to play a leadership role in the activities of the universal postal union upu during the postal operations council poc and the council of. A fine book on the history of the upu from its founding in 1878 until 1964. But the upu also does oversee rates and fees and these are what the. When a designated operator has experienced an event or occurrence that is considered force majeure, it must inform the international bureau. The officials, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity, said postal rates. While usps international shipping services will remain unchanged, its possible the rates to. Use the rate calculators on the postal explorer web site at to calculate rates.
International mail product and revenue analysis usps office of. The upu s international bureau ib has been monitoring the disruptions to the global postal supply chain caused by the covid19 pandemic and is seeking to identify possible ways to mitigate its impact particularly with regard to the widespread restrictions and cancellations of passenger flights. The upu is an agency of the united nations whose primary functions include setting policy and establishing rates every 4 years for mail products. To calculate how much it will cost to post your item, refer to the guide on page 3 to determine its rate category and then consult the appropriate rates schedule.
Release guidelines, recommendation on flat rate assessment, recommendation on free. Post office in paradise mail rates in the upu period. Postal economic outlook 2019 universal postal union. Oct 24, 2017 rather the rates and other specifications are developed by the universal postal union upu, a specialized agency of the united nations based in bern, switzerland.
The universal postal union upu oversees the exchange of mail between foreign countries. Postal items are categorised into 4 distinct types. Under the unions framework it takes a year for a country to withdraw, during which rates can be renegotiated. Notice of the united states postal service of filing changes in rates not of general applicability for inbound parcel post at upu rates, and application for nonpublic treatment, december 10, 2019, at. For example, article 01001 refers to article 1 of the convention.
Market research on international letters and lightweight parcels. Universal postal union upu and the effects of changes. The universal postal union upu is the specialised institution of the united nations that regulates the universal postal service. Calculation of the rates of terminal dues for countries. United states postal service rates and fees effective january 8, 2006 postal explorer rate calculators. The upu is an agency of the united nations whose primary functions include setting policy and establishing rates. Average annual ratecap increases of the universal postal unions. That wherever the rate of seatransit has hitherto been fixed at 6. It deals with all modes of international postal transport.
Japan joined the universal postal union upu in 1877, both to force britain to close its post offices in japan and to participate in the novel form of internationalism developed in the 19th. Notice of the united states postal service of filing changes in rates not of general applicability for inbound parcel post at upu rates, and application for nonpublic treatment, december 10, 2018, at. The universal postal union upu established in 1874, the universal postal union upu is the primary forum for multilateral cooperation and negotiation of international postal issues among nations worldwide. The united nations universal postal union upu frames rules for international mail exchange, and fixes rates for international postal services. April 6, 2020 1 1 international mail services 110 general information 111 scope this manual sets forth the conditions and procedures for the preparation and treatment of mail sent from the united states to other countries and the. The upu international agreements include rules capping the crossborder postal rates terminal dues that the finnish. The parcel post compendium is a upu publication available in french and english. The postal service continued to play a leadership role in the activities of the universal postal union upu during the postal operations council poc and the council of administration ca meetings held in the fall of 2008 and the spring of 2009. This postal transport guide is planned as a living document on the upu website.
Rather the rates and other specifications are developed by the universal postal union upu, a specialized agency of the united nations based in bern, switzerland. For a pdf file of updated for this book please go to upu specimen updates1988, 272. Figure 23 comparisons of parcel land rates and do prices for packages at key weight. I challenge you to find any place that posts the postage rates of the usa the ones you need, all on one page. Upu rates are used by many postal operators across the world, both directly and indirectly as a fallback provision. The move was part of the administrations efforts to level the playing field between chinese and us businesses. Nations manual of tests and criteria, part iii, subsection 38. Postal service usps does have a customized and largely confidential, negotiated service agreement in place with its chinese counterpart, china post. Mail categorymail classmail subclassdispatch yeardispatch number. Universal postal unionjuly4, 1891 191 all other documents relative to the postal service, are exempt from all transit charges, whetherterritorial ormaritime. The united states has agreed to stay in the universal postal union upu, averting a tectonic shift in global ecommerce. Authorised users can use the online editing tool to update their entries in the compendium. Upu activities in the parcels sector are focussing on the provision of full service international parcel products, with consistent endtoend delivery times and strong customer and product support. Information on changes and alternatives to the terminal dues system.
The dispute was about discounted postal rates charged on. The universal postal union is probably not something youve ever concerned yourself with, and that is very much okay. Heres why trump threatened to pull out of a 144yearold. The guide is an information source for postal staff dealing with postal transport and transit. Sep 25, 2019 the united states can start setting its own rates in july, a move that will help companies compete with chinas lower fees. Notice of the united states postal service of filing changes in rates not of general applicability for inbound parcel post at upu rates, and application for nonpublic treatment, december 10, 2019, at 12 notice. Postal rates are calculated by reference to the weight, shape, size and destination of the item you are posting. On october 17, 2018, the trump administration announced plans to withdraw from the universal postal union upu treaty. Provisions of the universal postal convention and its regulations supple mented by the. The dispute was about discounted postal rates charged on chinese packages shipped to the us.
That wherever the transit is already gratuitous at present, or subject to more advantageous conditions, such condition is maintained, except in thecase provided for inparagraph3, following. See forever postage stamp prices and other postage rates. The upu is convening an extraordinary congress september 2425. Notice of the united states postal service of filing changes in rates not of general applicability for inbound parcel post at upu rates, and application for nonpublic treatment, december 10, 2018, at 12 notice.
Postal rates guide to postal rates effective from 25th. Nov 21, 2018 rates, especially those on chinese small parcels, could increase in order to stem complaints from american merchants unfairly disadvantaged by current shipping rates. Postal system postal system postal services in the developing countries. The inclusion of both weight and shape in determining postal rates means involved in processing and delivering items of different sizes and shapes. The establishment of efficient and comprehensive postal systems in the developing countries is important internationally as. Calculation of the rates of terminal dues for countries applying. Postal rates are also calculated by reference to the weight, shape, size and destination of the item you are posting. The united states can start setting its own rates in july, a move that will help companies compete with chinas lower fees. Four possible outcomes of americas withdrawal from the. Postal rates 17891930 by us post office department an excellent source for the basic domestic us rates and the. How to advertise in postinfo universal postal union. It allows you to view the operational information on the inbound parcel services of your postal parcel partners.
Rates, especially those on chinese small parcels, could increase in order to stem complaints from american merchants unfairly disadvantaged by current shipping rates. The universal postal union upu system of terminal dues governs payments between designated postal operators for the transport, sorting, and delivery of crossborder letter post items 1 in the destination country. Basic rates and calculation of payment for air conveyance. The postal services of its 192 member countries form the largest physical distribution network in the world. The postage rates for the transportation of articles of. Terminal dues in the age of ecommerce usps office of. Oct 29, 2019 who regulates postal exchange between one country and another. Jun 14, 2019 the upu is convening an extraordinary congress september 2425. To calculate how much it will cost to post your item, refer to the guide on page. Thats right the town post office took down their rate page and never put it back. Universal postal union to convene an extraordinary congress. This new edition of the convention manual includes the provisions of the universal.
The us is staying in the upu, but global postal rate. Letter postcard, large envelope, packet and parcel. Nov 18, 20 japan joined the universal postal union upu in 1877, both to force britain to close its post offices in japan and to participate in the novel form of internationalism developed in the 19th century by international administrative unions such as the upu. According to its website, the upu helps to ensure a truly universal network of uptodate products and services. In september 2019, the universal postal union upu agreed to allow certain countries, including the u. All postal items as defined in the universal postal convention, to be carried on an aircraft, truck or any other vehicle or subject to other services as mentioned herein. As a practical matter, regulations articles may only be presented under one. The governors believe these new rates will keep the postal service competitive while providing the agency with needed revenue.
Rates to canada and mexico that used to be the same became different. Competition statistics based on a threeyear average 20152017. Postal services form part of the daily life of people all over the world. Postal rates are also calculated by reference to the weight, shape, size and destination of the item you are posting, reflecting the cost of processing and delivering those items. Penetration rates for services leveraging trust in the post remain low. The universal postal union upu established in 1874, the universal postal union upu is the primary forum for multilateral cooperation and negotiation of international postal issues among nations. It is to be easily updatea ble, as experience is gained or conditions change. The universal postal union upu, a specialized agency of the united nations, created the. The universal postal union upu system of terminal dues governs payments between designated postal operators for the transport, sorting, and delivery of crossborder letter post items 1 in the destination. As a result, the terminal dues system fails to cover many postal operators processing and delivery costs for international inbound mail and thus hinders competition. Therates of postage for the conveyance of postal articles throughout the entire extent of the union, including their delivery atthe residence of the. Postal system postal services in the developing countries. While usps international shipping services will remain unchanged, its possible the rates to ship items from the u.
The health and welfare of the universal postal unions staff and their families are my highest priority. The mail transported should be divided into priority mail or surface airlifted mail conveyed by air with reduced priority. These rates can vary by country classification as determined by the member countries at the upu congress. Rates and fees reference is available as a pdf and html document at. A upu response with concessions avoids the need to upend how international mail is sent in the united states, as well as the need to negotiate and vote on a series of new postal.
Will remain in postal treaty after emergency talks. But a less dramatic, rumbling kind of change is still coming to the global postal order. Just as the postal service must notify the upu ib of these selfdeclared rates in usd, so, too, has the postal service today filed its specific selfdeclared rates in usd. Charge in case of absence or insufficiency of prepayment. Chapter iv measuring the readiness of countries upu pes index. Prepare your business for changes to the universal postal.
The upu international agreements include rules capping the crossborder postal rates terminal dues that the finnish and swedish post can charge the foreign sending postal company for inbound mail. Postal traffic statistics for the year 2017 with annual growth rates. Cover story one world, one postal network the universal postal union will remain a family of 192 member countries after the third extraordinary congress in geneva pulled together to find common ground on postal remuneration rates. The universal postal union upu, a specialized agency of the united nations, created the terminal dues system so that designated postal operators in member countries could compensate designated postal operators in other countries for. Universal postal union convention and final protocol signed at vienna july 4,1891 1 ratified and approved by the postmaster general 0 the united states may 24, 1892 approved by the president of. Can one upu membercountry unilaterally stop postal exchange with another. Has anything changed with usps international shipping. The us is staying in the upu, but global postal rate changes are coming.