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The Postal Service is reminding customers that metallic mercury and devices containing metallic mercury are always prohibited in the mail stream. This includes antique items such as thermometers, barometers, blood pressure monitors and similar devices.

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November 4, 2010

Published Federal Register Notices

The following two Federal Register notices were published today and are now posted on the Postal Explorer® website at pe.usps.com. We encourage you to check them out: for complete details.

Domestic Shipping Services Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes — This final rule describes new prices and product features for Shipping Services, including Express Mail®, Priority Mail®, Parcel Select®, and recipient services such as PO Boxes and Hold for Pickup. The effective date is January 2, 2011.

International Product and Price Changes — This final rule describes new prices and product features for competitive international products, including Global Express Guaranteed® (GXG®), Express Mail International® (EMI), Priority Mail International® (PMI), International Priority Airmail™ (IPA®), International Surface Air Lift® (ISAL®), M-bags, and international extra services such as International Postal Money Orders and international insurance for EMI and PMI. The effective date is January 2, 2011.