USPSFinal Rule

Domestic Competitive Products Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes

TransportationFinance & Banking

Summary

The U.S. Postal Service is changing how it prices mailing services and sets standards for domestic products to remain competitive with other shipping companies. These changes affect how much people and businesses pay to mail letters and packages, and what service standards the Post Office must meet.

Key Points

  • 1USPS is adjusting prices for various mailing services, which may result in higher or lower costs for consumers and businesses depending on the type of mail they send
  • 2New service standards are being set for how fast mail gets delivered, affecting both regular letters and packages
  • 3These changes are designed to help USPS compete better with private shipping companies like FedEx and UPS while keeping postal services available nationwide
  • 4Businesses that rely heavily on mailing may see changes to their shipping costs and delivery timelines
  • 5The changes became effective on November 20, 2025

Key Dates

Published

November 20, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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