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D UNIVERSAL POSTAL %- D UNION UPU International Bureau To: The designated operators of Union Weltpoststrasse member countries 3015 BERNE SWITZERLAND T+41 313503111 F+41 313503110 www.upu.int Contact: Mr Paul SchoorllMr Vytis Staskevicius [email protected]’[email protected] Berne, 9 November 2022 Reference: 0426(DPRM.PPRE.RDI)1 115 Subject: Survey on domestic tariffs for postal items Dear Sir/Madam, The 2021 Abidjan Congress adopted resolution 0 13/2021 on the integrated Remuneration Pian (IRP), instructing the Postal Dperations Council (P0C) and CouncH of Administration (CA) to conduct a comprehen sive review of the remuneration rates for Ietter-post and parcel-post items. The resolution aiso tasked the Counciis with developing proposals for submission to the 28th Congress in 2025 for a modern, forward-Iooking Integrated Remuneration System (1RS), including the rates that would apply for the 2026—2030 period. The IRP identifies concrete areas in which better alignment, integration and rationaiization of the remuneration systems can be achieved. An important aim of this work is to establish the correct relationship between domestic tariffs and remuneration rates for inbound international postal items, as weII as that between domestic tariffs and the cost of processing inbound international postal items. Through the questionnaire in Annex 1, it is hoped to collect information on the tariffs applicable in the domestic service for Ietter-post and parcel-post items. In this regard, 1 wish to underline the importance of coilecting the requested information, which supports the work within both the P00 and the CA on the development of pro posals for an IRS. In accordance with Abidjan Congress resolution C 13/2021, the results of the study wiII be used to determine the appropriate parameters that could be used to draw up the proposais for an IRS for the 2026—2030 period, including the remuneration rates that wiII ultimately be submitted to the 28th Congress for adoption. In this context, 1 encourage ali designated operators to provide the International Bureau with the requested data by compieting and returning the questionnaire in Annex 1 by 13 Jan uary 2023 at the Iatest. The survey is also available in electronic format on the UPU website at www.upu.intlen/Postal-Solutions/Programmes Services/Remuneration/Research-and-Publications. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to address them to the Remuneration Development and lntegration Unit within the Postal Policy, Regulation and CA Matters Programme (DPRM.PPREORDI), for the attention of Mr Paul Schoori (paui.schoorl@upu. int) and Mr Vytis Staskevicius (vytis.staskevicius@upu. int). MAJANOUS- JA KQMI4UNJKATSIOON$M1NtSTEERIUM 15. 11. 2022 Q21!Qf- ‘1 licy, Regulation and Markets D UNIVERSAL Annex 1 ofletterl426(DPRM.PPRE.RD1)1115 .. POSTAL of9November2l22 Survey on domestic tariffs for letter- and parcel-post items Designated operators of Union member countries are asked to return this form (without a covering letter) as soon as possibie, but by no later than 13 January 2023, to the foliowing address: Mr Paul Schoorl and Mr Vytis Staskevicius Remuneration Development and 1 ntegration Policy, Regulation and Markets Directorate UPU International Bureau Weltpoststrasse 4 3015 BERNE SWITZERLAND The compieted survey can aiso be returned by e-mail to [email protected] and [email protected]. if you have any questions about howto compIete this questionnaire, please contact Mr Paul Schoori or Mr Vytis Staskevicius at the International Bureau (+41 31 350 36 21 or [email protected]). Country Designated operator Fuil name Mr Ms Position/title Address Tel. Fax E-maiI Date Signature Questionnaire Please provide the information requested below on the published retail prices for letter post and parcels. The responses to the questions provided in this survey will be used for the work on the development of proposals to amend the Acts concerning the methodologies of the lntegrated Remuneration System (IRS) through the implementation ofCongress resolution C 13/2021 on the integrated Remuneration Pian (1RP), and shouid also support other purposes such as the work on product development within the scope of the mandate in Congress resolution C 5/202 1 or the work on accounting and operations.  2 1. General 1 Ali tariff information in this survey is provided in the foiiowing currency (indicate ISO code): II. Domestic retail tariffs for Ietter-post items 2 Please fili in your domestic single-item priority retail tariffs (usually the tariff of a stamp) according to weight step for each of the formats iisted in tables 1.1 to 4.2. Foilowing the decison of the 2016 Congress, letter-post items are classified based on their format and content, resulting in the foliowing four categories: — Smaii ietters (P): items containing documents only, with minimum dimensions of 90 x 140 mm, maximum dimensions of 165 x 245 mm, a maximum weight of 100 g, and a maximum thickness of 5 mm. — Large letters (G): items containing documents only that cannot be classified as small Ietters and with minimum dimensions of 90 x 140 mm, maximum dimensions of 305 x 381 mm, a maximum weight of 500 g, and a maximum thickness of 20 mm. — Bulky Ietters (E): items containing documents only that are classified neither as smaIi ietters nor as large ietters, with minimum dimensions of 90 x 140 mm; a maximum dimension of 900 mm for Iength, width and depth combined, with the greatest dimension not exceeding 600 mm; and a maximum weight of 2 kg. — Smaii packets (E): Ietter-post items containing goods. The appiicable size and weight limits are the same as those for buiky ietters (E). Items containing goods are ciassified as small-packet (E) items, irrespective of their size. The terminal dues for small packets (E) and bulky Ietters (E) are the same: see articles 29 and 30 of the UPU Convention (appii cable from 1 January 2018). The weight limit s 2 kg for priority and non-priority Ietter-post items (article 17.2 and 17.3 of the UPU Convention). Higher weight Iimits apply optionaiiy in accordance with articie 17-103, which states: “1 Priority and non-priority items may weigh up to 5 kilogrammes: 1. 1 In relations between designated operators where both admit such items from their customers. 1.2 For items containing books and pamphlets, the designated operator of origin having the option of admitting such items. “2 In the system based on contents: 2. 1 Letters and small packets may weigh up to 5 kilogrammes in relations between designated oper ators where both admit such items from their customers. 2.2 Printed papers may weigh up to 5 kilogrammes, the designated operator of origin having the option of admitting such items. “3 The limit of weight of items containing books or pamphlets may be raised to 10 kilogrammes by agreement between the designated operators concerned.” If more products and/or rates are applicable to the specified format and/or weight steps (e.g. because of con tent, size or weight Iimits, or zonai pricing), please specify ali these products in separate tables. Aiso, if a discount is offered for the purchase of more than one stamp (e.g. a bookiet), please specify this as a separate product with separate rates. When possibie, please use the Excel worksheet provided on the UPU website [1mk wili be provided in 1B circuiar etten.  3 Table 1.1 — Charge fora small (P) priorityletter-postitem (item containing documents) in the domestic service1 Weight steps Charge if no zonal pricing appi’ies Charge if zonal pricing applies2 20 g 35 g 75 g 100 g If zonal pricing applies, please indicate the weighted average distance of the internal conveyance of interna tional in bou nd letter-post items: Table 1.2 — Characteristics of a small (P) priority Ietter-post item (item containing documents) in the domestic service % of VAT or other taxes included in the charge Product name in the domestic service Minimum dimensions width — Iength (mm) Maximum dimensions width — length (mm) Maximum thickness (mm) Maximum weight (g) Content restrictions, if applicable (e.g. letters, printed papers, goods) Delivery to mailbox/address U Yes LJ No lf “no”, please specify: Are you using automated sortation equipment? Ii Yes D No Only answer if you responded “Yes” to the question LJ Yes Li No above: Does a defined tolerance of uniform thickness apply for machinable processing?3 Additional services (without any further surcharge) Tracking: LJ Yes L1 No included in the base rate Liability: Ii Yes No lf Yes”, up to which amount:____________________ Signature: LJ Yes J No Further services:_____________________________ Volume discount for large-scale shippers or business Yes J No customers When did the tariffs provided become effective? (DD/MMIYY) Link to Internet page where rates can be found 1 Provide the tariffs applicable in the domestic service for items equivalent to the P format international service, i.e. domestic reference service used for terminal dues notification purposes as per article 31-107 of the Convention Regulations. 2 Please indicate the domestic tariffs that would apply for the weighted average distance of the internal conveyance of international inbound letter-post items (in case of flight networks, please indicate the tariffs for the distance published in International Bureau circular 147 of 13 November 2017). Requirements concerning the uniformity of thickness, shape and flexibility to support the machinability of the items.  _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 4 Are the prices subject to regulation? Li Yes Li No lf Yes”, by which body (name of organization or governmental department): Are the prices set to cover costs? IJ Yes No lf ‘No”, ie. prices are not set to cover costs, please specify the kind of subsidies that are applicable LJ Cross-subsidization by other products and services? Which ones? Li Subsidy payments received from the govern ment for fulfilment of the universal service obligation L Other (please specify): If possible, please indicate the level of subsidies (e.g. % of revenues or cost) Table 2. 1 — Charge for a large (G) priority Ietter-post item (item containing documents) in the domestic service4 Weight steps Charge if no zonal pricing appiles Charge if zonal pricing applies5 20 g 35 g 75 g 100 g 175 g 250 g 375 g 500 g lf zonal pricing applies, please indicate the weighted average distance of the internal conveyance of interna tional inbound letter-post tems: Tabi’e 2.2 — Characteristics of a large (G) priority Ietter-post item (item containing documents) in the domestic service % of VAT or other taxes included in the charge Product name in the domestic service Minimum dimensions width — length (mm) Maximum dimensions width — length (mm) Provide the tariffs applicable in the domestic service for items equivalent to the G format international service i.e. domestic reference service used for terminal dues notification purposes as per article 31-107 of the Convention Regulations. Please indicate the domestic tariffs that would apply for the weighted average distance of the internal conveyance of international inbound letter-post items (in case of flight networks, please indicate the tariffs for the distance published in International Bureau circular 147 of 13 November 2017).  5 Maximum thickness (mm) Maximum weight (g) Content restrictions, if applicable (e.g. Ietters, printed papers, goods) Are you using automated sortation equipment? LJ Ves LJ No Only answer if you responded “Yes” to the question I Yes I No above: Does a defined tolerance of uniform thickness apply for machinable processing?6 Delivery to mailboxladdress IJ Yes Li No If “No”, please specify: Additional services (without any further surcharge) Tracking: LJ Yes LJ No included in the base rate Liability: LJ Yes LJ No If “Yes”, up to which amount:____________________ Signature: LI Yes LJ No Further services:_____________________________ Volume discount for Iarge-scale shippers or business Li Yes D No customers If “Yes , please specify: When did the tariffs provided become effective? ( DD/M M/YY) Link to Internet page where rates can be found Are the prices subject to regulation? LJ Yes Li No If “Yes”, by which body (name of organization or governmental department): Are the prices set to cover costs? J Yes LJ No If “No”, i.e. prices are not set to cover costs, please specify the kind of subsidies that are applicable LJ Cross-subsidization by other products and services? Which ones? LJ Subsidy payments received from the govern ment for fulfilment of the universal service obligation LJ Other (please specify): If possible, please indicate the level of subsidies (e.g. % of revenues or cost) 6 Requirements concerning the uniformity of thickness, shape and flexibility to support the machinability of the items.  _______________________________________________________________________ 6 Table 3.1.1 — Charge for a bulky (E) priority Ietter-post item (item containing documents) in the domestic ser vice — weight steps up to 250 grammes7 Weight steps Charge if no zonal pricing appiles Charge if zonal pricing applies8 20 g 35 g 75 9 100 g 175 g 250 g If zonal pricing applies, please indcate the weighted average distance of the internal conveyance of interna tional inbound Ietter-post items: Table 3. 1.2— Characteristics of a bulky (E) priority Ietter-post item (item containing documents) in the domestic service weight steps up to 250 grammes — % of VAT or other taxes included in the charge Product name in the domestic service Minimum dimensions width — Iength (mm) Maximum dimensions width — Iength (mm) Maximum thickness (mm) Maximum weight (g) Content restrictions, if applicable (e.g. Ietters, printed papers, goods) Are you using automated sortation equipment? Li Yes Li No Only answer f you responded “Yes” to the question LJ Yes Li No above: Does a defined tolerance of uniform thickness apply for machinable processing?9 Delivery to mailboxladdress U Yes LJ No lf “No”, please specify: Additional services (without any further surcharge) Tracking: LJ Yes LJ No included in the base rate Liability: LJ Yes IJ No lf Yes”, up to which amount:__________________ Signature: LI Yes No Further services:_____________________________ Volume discount for large-scale shippers or business Li Yes J No customers IfYes , please specify: In terms of size and format, use the domestic service equivalent to the E format service. When multiple packet rates are available based on thickness, the lesser domestictariff shall be used for items up to 250 grammes (see ari. 29.1.2.2 of the Convention). 8 Please indicate the domestic tariffs that would apply for the weighted average distance of the internal conveyance of international inbound letter-post items or alternatively, the zonal taritfs that correspond to the mid-point tariffs as set out in ari. 31-121 of the Convention Regulations. Requirements concerning the uniformity of thickness, shape and flexibility to suppori the machinability of the items.  7 When did the tariffs provided become effective? (DD/MMIYY) Link to Internet page where rates can be found Are the prices set to cover costs? J Yes LJ No If No”, i.e. prices are not set to cover costs, please specify the kind of subsidies that are applicable IJ Cross-subsidization by other products and services? Which ones? LJ Subsidy payments received from the govern ment for fulfilment of the universal service obiigation Other (please specify): lf possible, please indicate the level of subsidies (e.g. % of revenues or cost) Table 3.2.1 Charge for a bulky (E) priority Ietter-post item (item containing documents) in the domestic ser — vice weight steps above 250 grammes1° — Weight steps Charge if no zonalpricing appiles Charge ifzonal pricing applies11 375 g 500 g 750 g 1000 g 1500 g 2000 g lf zonal pricing applies, please indicate the weighted average distance of the internal conveyance of interna tional inbound letter-post items: Table 3.2.2 Characteristics of a bulky (E) priority Ietter-post item (item containing documents) in the domestic — service weight steps above 250 grammes — % of VAT or other taxes included in the charge Product name in the domestic service Minimum dimensions width — length (mm) Maximum dimensions width — length (mm) Maximum thickness (mm) Maximum weight (g) 10 In terms of size and format, use the domestic service equivalent to the E format service. When multiple packet rates are available based on thickness, the higher domestic tariff shall be used for items above 250 grammes (see art. 29.1.2.2 of the Convention). Please indicate the domestic tariffs that would apply for the weighted average distance of the internal conveyance of international inbound letter-post items, or alternatively, the zonal tariffs that correspond to the mid-point tariffs as set out in art. 31-121 of the Convention Regulations.  8 Content restrictions, if applicable (e.g. Ietters, printed papers, goods) Are you using automated sortation equipment? LJ Yes No Only answer f you responded “Yes” to the question Li Yes No above: Does a defined tolerance of uniform thickness apply for machinable processing?12 Delivery to mailbox]address Yes I No If “No”, please specify: Additional services (without any further surcharge) Tracking: LJ Yes LI No included in the base rate Liability: LJ Yes LJ No If “Yes”, up to which amount: Signature: J Yes LJ No Further services: Volume discount for Iarge-scale shippers or business IJ Yes U No customers If “Yes , please specify: When did the tariffs provided become effective? ( DD/MM/YY) Link to Internet page where rates can be found Are the prices set to cover costs? i Yes LJ No If “No”, i.e. prices are not set to cover costs, please specify the kind of subsidies that are applicable D Cross-subsidization by other products and services (which ones?) LJ Subsidy payments received from the govern ment for fulfilment of the universal service obiigation LJ Other (please specify): f possible, please indicate the level of subsidies (e.g. % of revenues or cost) 12 Requirements concerning the uniformity of thickness, shape and flexibility to support the machinability of the items.  9 Table 4. 1.1 Charge for a small packet (E) priority Ietter-post item (item containing goods) in the domestic — setvice, if available weight steps up to 250 grammes13 — Weight steps Charge if no zonal pricing appiles Charge if zonal pricing applies14 20 g 35 g 75 g 175 g 250 g lf zonal pricing applies, please indicate the weighted average distance of the internal conveyance of interna tional inbound Ietter-post items: Table 4. 1.2 Characteristics of a small packet (E) priority Ietter-post item (item containing goods) in the — domestic sevice weight steps up to 250 grammes — % of VAT or other taxes included in the charge Product name in the domestic service Minimum dimensions width — length (mm) Maximum dimensions width — length (mm) Maximum thickness (mm) Maximum weight (g) Content restrictions, if applicable (e.g. letters, printed papers, goods) Delivery to mailbox/address IJ Yes FJ No lf “No”, please specify: Additional services (without any further surcharge) Tracking: Li Yes ti No included in the base rate Liability: Li Yes ti No lf “Yes”, up to which amount: Signature: tJ Yes tJ No Further services: When did the tariffs provided become effective? (DD/MMIYY) Link to Internet page where rates can be found Are the prices subject to regulation? LJ Yes tJ No 13 In terms of size and format, use the domestic service equivalent to the E format service. When multiple packet rates are available based on thickness, the lesser domestic tariff shall be used for items up to 250 grammes (see art. 29.1.2.2 of the Convention). 14 Please indicate the domestic tariffs that would apply for the weighted average distance of the internal conveyance of international inbound Ietter-post items, or alternatively the zonal tariffs that correspond to the mid-point tariffs as set out in art. 31-121 of the Convention Regulations.  ______________________________________________ ____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ 10 Are the prices set to cover costs? LJ Yes IJ No If “No”, i.e. prices are not set to cover costs, please specify the kind of subsidies that are applicable LJ Cross-subsidization by other products and ser vices? Which ones? D Subsidy payments received from the govern ment for fulfilment of the universal service obli gation J Other (please specify): If possible, please indicate the level of subsidies (e.g. % of revenues or cost) Table 42.1 — Charge for a small packet (E) priority Ietter-post item (item containing goods) in the domestic service, ifavai!able — weight steps above 250 grammes15 Weight steps Charge if no zonal pricing appiles Charge if zonal pricing applies’6 375 g 500 g 750 g 1000 g 1500 g 2000 g lf zonal pricing applies, please indicate the weighted average distance of the internal conveyance of interna tional inbound letter-post items: Table 4.2.2 — Characteristics of a smallpacket (E) priority Ietter-post item (item containing goods) in the domestic service — weight .steps above 250 grammes % of VAT or other taxes included in the charge Product name in the domestic service Minimum dimensions width — length (mm) Maximum dimensions width — length (mm) Maximum thickness (mm) Maximum weight (g) Content restrictions, if applicable (e.g. letters, printed papers, goods) 15 In terms of size and format, use the domestic service equivalent to the E format service. When multiple packet rates are available based on thickness, the higher domestic tariff shall be used for items above 250 grammes (see art. 29.1.2.2 of the Convention). 16 Please indicate the domestic tariffs that would apply for the weighted average distance of the internal conveyance of international inbound Ietter-post items, or alternatively, the zonal tariffs that correspond to the mid-point tariffs as set out in art. 31-121 of the Convention Regulations.  11 Delivery to mailbox/address Yes LI No if “No”, please specify: Additional services (without any further surcharge) Tracking: Yes LI No included in the base rate Liability: LJ Yes IJ No if “Yes”, up to which amount: Signature: L1 Yes Li No Further services: When did the tariffs provided become effective? (DD/MMIYY) Link to internet page where rates can be found Are the prices subject to regulation? LJ Yes No Are the prices set to cover costs? Yes LJ No lf “No”, i.e. prices are not set to cover costs, please specify the kind of subsidies that are appiicable LJ Cross-subsidization by other products and services (which ones?) IJ Subsidy payments received from the govern ment for fulfilment of the universal service obiigation IJ Other (please specify): If possible, please indicate the level of subsidies (e.g. % of revenues or cost) III. Domestic retail tariffs for parcel-post items 4 Please fili in your domestic single-item priority retail tariffs for parcels with the following UPU parcel service features, according to the different weight steps listed (if you are not offering a product which inciudes ali the service features, piease choose the product with features most similar to those listed below): — Tracking (including a collection and delivery scanning event) and customer service for inquiries; — Signature of the recipient (or authorized agent) upon delivery or receipt of the parcel; — Delivery to the home address if a home delivery service is provided (according to the normal standard used in the receiving country); — Liability for Iost, rifled or damaged parcels. in other words, this means the rates charged for domestic parceis that are collected and delivered in the parcel network that the designated operator uses for delivery of UPU inward air parcels.  12 4. 1 If no zonal pricing appiles Table 5. 1 — Charge for a parcel-post item in the domestic service Volumetric weight: LJ Ves FJ No (Select Yes if volumetric pricing is used. In that case the weight steps should be considered as volumetric weights.) Weight steps Charge in national currency 250 g 500 g 1 kg 2 kg 5 kg 10 kg 20 kg 4.2 If zonal pricing applies a Please indicate the weighted average distance of the internal conveyance of an international inbound parcel: b Please indicate the domestic rate charged for this distance:______________________________________ Table 5.2 — Charge for a parcel-post item in the domestic setvice Weiyht steps Charge in national currency 250 g 500 g 1 kg 2 kg 5 kg 10 kg 20 kg Table 5.3 — Characteristics of a parcel-post item in the domestic service % of VAT or other taxes included in the charge Product name in the domestic service Minimum dimensions width — length (mm) Maximum dimensions width — length (mm) Maximum thickness (mm) Maximum weight (g) Total of length, width and depth combined (mm)  13 Cumbersome parcel service avaabIe17 Ves L No lf “Yes”, please specify the following: Max. length of any one dimension (in metres): Max. metres for Iength plus greatest circumference: Additional charge: Content restrictions, f applicable (e.g. Ietters, printed papers, goods) Delivery to mailbox/address LJ Yes i No lf “No”, please specify: Do you include the following services within the base Track and trace: I Yes L1 No domestic rate? Home delivery: Li Yes IJ No Liability: Li Yes LJ No Signature: fJ Yes U No Volume discount for large-scale shippers or busi- LJ Yes LJ No ness customers lf “Yes , please specify: When did the tariffs provided become effective? ( DDIM M/YY) Link to lnternet page where rates can be found Are the prices subject to regulation? LJ Yes LJ No Are the prices set to cover costs? D Yes IJ No Are these prices subsidized by the government? U Yes J No lf “Yes”, please specify the kind of subsidies that are applicable: lf possible, please indicate the level of subsidies (e.g. % of revenues or cost) 17 A cumbersome parcel is any parcel whose dimensions exceed the limits in Convention Regulations article 17-204 or which, by reason of its shape or structure, does not readily Iend itself to Ioading with other parcels or requires special precautions.  14 Yes No IV. Customs clearance charges for inbound international letter- and parcel-post items 6 Do you collect a customs clearance fee from the addressee for ali letter post (excluding items containing documents) and parcels decIared to Customs?18 If “Yes”, please indicate the rate collected: 7 Do you collect a customs clearance fee from the addressee for letter post (excluding items containing documents) and parcels subjectto import duties?19 IfYes”, piease indicate the rate collected: 18 Fee coilected for ali items declared, regardiess ofwhether import duties are levied by the government (articie 20 of UPU Convention). 19 Fee collected only for items for which duties are payable (e.g. import VAT) (articie 20 of UPU Convention).