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International Commercial Services

International Priority Airmail (IPA)

International Priority Airmail® (IPA®) service is designed to meet the need of business mailers for an international service that is faster and more economical than regular First-Class Mail International service. Average delivery time is 3–7 business days. To use it, customers must tender only First–Class Mail International items and must meet specified volume and sortation requirements. Presort, nonpresort, and drop ship prices as well as volume pricing are available for commercial customers who meet international customized mail program requirements. Each IPA mailing must weigh a minimum of 11 pounds.

IPA service is available to all destination countries except to the Republic of Montenegro and to Somalia. Qualifying mailings can be entered at Postal Service business mail entry units (BMEUs) or at other locally designated bulk mail acceptance locations.

IPA postage prices are based on a “piece plus pound” structure that consists of per–piece and per–pound charges. Two price options are available: presorted prices based on country groups, and a nonpresorted worldwide price. See IMM 292 for more information about pricing, documentation, and preparation requirements, or consult your local Post Office.




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