International Mail Manual; Incorporation by Reference

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The Postal Service announces the issuance of the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM[supreg]), issued November 2, 2026, and its incorporation by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 212 (Wednesday, November 4, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 69504-69505]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-22505]


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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 20


International Mail Manual; Incorporation by Reference

AGENCY: Postal Service.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Postal Service announces the issuance of the Mailing 
Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail 
Manual (IMM[supreg]), issued November 2, 2026, and its incorporation by 
reference in the Code of Federal Regulations.

DATES: This rule is effective November 4, 2026. The incorporation by 
reference of certain material listed in this rule is approved by the 
Director of the Federal Register as of November 4, 2026.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alison Fassett at (202) 268-8045.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IMM provides our standards for all 
international mailing services and references for the applicable 
prices. It was issued on November 2, 2026, and was updated with Postal 
Bulletin revisions through October 1, 2026. It replaces all previous 
editions.
    The IMM continues to enable the Postal Service to fulfill its long-
standing mission of providing affordable, universal mail service. It 
continues to: (1) increase the user's ability to find information; (2) 
increase the user's confidence that he or she has found the information 
they need; and (3) reduce the need to consult multiple sources to 
locate necessary information. The provisions throughout this issue 
support the standards and mail preparation changes implemented since 
the version issued on April 7, 2025.
    The IMM is available via the Postal Explorer[supreg] website at 
<a href="https://pe.usps.com">https://pe.usps.com</a>. Changes to mailing standards will continue to be 
published

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through Federal Register documents and the Postal Bulletin and will 
appear in the next online version of the IMM.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20

    Administrative practice and procedure, Foreign relations, 
Incorporation by reference.

    In view of the considerations discussed above, the Postal Service 
hereby amends 39 CFR part 20 as follows:

PART 20--INTERNATIONAL POSTAL SERVICE

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1. The authority citation for part 20 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301-307; 18 U.S.C. 1692-
1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 407, 414, 416, 3001-3011, 3201-
3219, 3403-3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001.

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2. Amend Sec.  20.1 by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:


Sec.  20.1   Incorporation by reference; Mailing Standards of the 
United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual.

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    (b) The Director of the Federal Register approved the IMM, issued 
November 2, 2026 for incorporation by reference as of November 4, 2026.

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3. Revise Sec.  20.2 to read as follows:


Sec.  20.2   Effective date of the International Mail Manual.

    The provisions of the International Mail Manual, issued November 2, 
2026, (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  20.1) are applicable with 
respect to the international mail services of the Postal Service.

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4. Amend Sec.  20.4 by adding a new entry at the end of table 1 to 
Sec.  20.4 to read as follows:


Sec.  20.4   Amendments to the International Mail Manual.

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            Table 1 to Sec.   20.4--International Mail Manual
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         International mail manual                Date of issuance
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IMM.......................................  November 2, 2026.
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Jeffrey Boblick,
Attorney, Ethics and Legal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2026-22505 Filed 11-3-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-12-P


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