Pricing & Classification DMM Advisory

Message board to keep postal customers informed of changes to mailing standards, services, and prices.

September 29, 2020

UPDATE 91: International Mail Service Updates Related to COVID-19

On September 29, 2020, the Postal Service received notifications from various postal operators regarding changes in international mail services due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The following countries have provided updates to certain mail services:

Cyprus UPDATE: Cyprus Post has advised that a number of air carriers are once again operating flights to Cyprus. However, due to social distancing and other measures to combat the COVID-19 virus that remain in place, the delivery of postal items may still be subject to delays.

Peru UPDATE: Servicios Postales del Perú - SERPOST S.A, has advised that the current state of emergency remains in place until further notice.

Unless otherwise noted, service updates to a particular country do not affect delivery of military and diplomatic mail.

These service updates affect Priority Mail Express International® (PMEI), Priority Mail International® (PMI), First-Class Mail International® (FCMI), First-Class Package International Service® (FCPIS®), International Priority Airmail® (IPA®), International Surface Air Lift® (ISAL®), and M-Bag® items.

The DMM Advisory will continue to provide updates as they are received. For a full list of international service disruptions, please visit https://about.usps.com/newsroom/service-alerts/international/welcome.htm