U.S. Postal Service Seeks Reclassification of Standard Parcels

In a move designed to maintain true value in a competitive shipping market, the U.S. Postal Service, Washington, has asked the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to reclassify some Standard Mail parcels to complement its current shipping product line.

The strategy for Standard Mail small parcels redesign is included in the Postal Service’s exigent price case, filed with the PRC on July 6. The redesign eliminates confusion for customers by breaking this category of mail into two significant and distinct customer segments; marketing parcels and fulfillment parcels.