📦USPS Regulatory Changes Affecting Bound Printed Matter and Marketing Mail
Removing Bound Printed Matter From the Market Dominant Product List and Raising USPS Marketing Mail Weight Limits
Summary
Effective no earlier than July 2025, the Postal Service proposes to remove two products, Bound Printed Matter Flats (BPM Flats) and Bound Printed Matter Parcels (BPM Parcels), from the Market Dominant Product List. Concurrent with this proposed removal, the Postal Service also proposes raising the weight limits for certain USPS Marketing Mail products. The Commission seeks public comments on the Postal Service's filings.
Agencies
- Postal Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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The removal of Bound Printed Matter from the Market Dominant Product List and the increase in USPS Marketing Mail weight limits directly affects mailing costs and options for businesses, potentially impacting marketing and logistics strategies. Businesses must prepare for these regulatory changes and consider their implications on shipping practices.