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101 Physical Standards
101.1.1d Exhibit - Maximum Corner Radius 201.1.1.1
101.2.1.1 Exhibit - Maximum Corner Radius 201.1.1.1
101.3.4 Machinable Parcels 201.7
101.3.5 Soft Goods and Enveloped Printed Matter 201.7.5.3
101.3.6 Irregular Parcels 201.7.6
101.3.7 Outside Parcel 201.7.7
101.4.2 Two or More Packges 101.3.3
101.5.2 Two or More Packages 101.3.3
101.5.3 Balloon Price 123.1.3
101.5.4 Dimensional Weight Price 123.1.4
101.6.2 Minimum Standards 101.1
101.6.3.1 Card Price 101.6.2.1
101.6.3.10 Enclosures 101.6.2.10
101.6.3.2 Postcard Dimensions 101.6.2.2
101.6.3.3 Other Cards 101.6.2.3
101.6.3.4 Paper or Card Stock 101.6.2.4
101.6.3.5 Acceptable Attachments 101.6.2.5
101.6.3.6 Unacceptable Attachments 101.6.2.6
101.6.3.7 Tearing Guides 101.6.2.7
101.6.3.8 Address Side of Cards 101.6.2.8
101.6.3.9 Double Cards 101.6.2.9
101.6.4 Nonmachinable Pieces 101.6.3
101.6.4.1 Nonmachinable Letters 101.6.3.1
101.6.4.2 Nonmachinable Flats 101.6.3.2
101.6.5 Parcels 101.6.4
101.9.0 Additional Physical Standards for Library Mail 101.8

102 Elements on the Face of a Mailpiece

102.2.1 OCR Read Area Exhibit 202.2.1
102.3.1 Priority Mail Marking 102.3.2
102.3.2 First-Class Mail Marking 102.3.3
102.3.3 Media Mail, Library Mail and Standard Post Markings 102.3.4
102.4.3 Placement of Endorsement 202.4.3
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102.4.4 Physical Standards for Endorsements 202.4.4
New Priority Mail Express Marking 102.3.1
110 Priority Mail Express
113.1.2 Computing Postage 113.1.1
113.1.3 Prices 113.1.2
113.1.4 Flat Rate Packaging 113.1.3
113.1.5 Sunday and Holiday Premium 113.1.4
113.1.6 Optional Delivery Fee 113.1.5
113.1.7 Pickup on Demand 113.1.6
113.3.2 Matter Required to be Mailed as First-Class 133.3.3
114.1.3 Prepaid Reply Postage 114.1.2
New Sealing Flat Rate Packaging 115.1.2
115.1.2 Labels 115.1.3
120 Priority Mail
123.1.8 Keys and Identification Devices 123.1.7
123.1.9 Pickup on Demand 123.1.8
124.1.3 Forever Prepaid Flat Rate Packaging 124.1.2
125.1.2 Required Use 125.1.3
126.2.1 Pickup on Demand 126.2.0
New Sealing Flat Rate and Regional Rate Packaging 125.1.2

130 First-Class Mail

133.1.6 Computing Postage - First-Class Mail 134
133.2.1.2 Price Options 133.1
133.2.2.3 Return Service 133.2.2.2
133.2.2.4 Extra Services 133.2.2.3
133.2.2.5 Additional Extra Services 133.2.2.4
133.3.6 Matter Not Required to be Mailed as First-Class 133.3.1
133.3.7 Prohibited Air Transportation 133.3.6
134.2.1 Advance Deposit Account 134.2.0
134.2.2 Minimum Quantity 134.2.0
135.1.1 Preparation of First-Class Mail 135.1
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140 Every Door Direct Mail-Retail
146.1.2.2 Documentation 146.1.2.3
146.1.2.3 Labeling and Boxes 146.1.2.2

150 Standard Post

150.1.3 Computing Postage - Standard Post w/Postage affixed 150.1.2
150.1.4 Pickup on Demand Fees 150.1.3
170 Media Mail and Library Mail
173.1.2 Determining Single-Piece Weight 173.1.3
173.1.3 Price Application 173.1.2
173.1.5 Computing Postage 173.1.2
174.2.1 Advance Deposit Account 174.2.0
174.2.2 Minimum Quantity 174.2.0
174.2.3 Postage Statement 174.2.0
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201 Physical Standands
201.3.18.1 Basic Standard - Reply Cards and Envelopes 201.3.18
201.3.18.2 Courtesy Reply Mail 505.2.0
301.1.0 Physical Standards for Flats 201.4.0
301.1.1 General Definition of Flat Size Mail 201.4.1
301.1.2 Length and Height of Flats 201.4.2
301.1.3 Minimum Flexibility for Flat-Size Pieces 201.4.3
301.1.4 Uniform Thickness 201.4.4
301.1.5 Polywrap Coverings 201.4.5
301.1.5.1 Polywrap Films and Similar Coverings 201.4.5.1
301.1.5.2 Wrap Direction and Seam Placement 201.4.5.2
301.1.5.3 Overhang 201.4.5.3
301.1.5.4 Polywrap Certification Process for Manufacturers 201.4.5.4
301.1.6 Maximum Deflection for Flat-Size Mailpieces 201.4.6
301.1.7 Flat-Size Pieces Not Eligible for Flat-Size Prices 201.4.7
301.1.8 Labels, Stickers, and Release Cards 201.4.8
301.1.8.1 Use 201.4.8.1
301.1.8.2 Pressure-Sensitive Label 201.4.8.2
301.1.8.3 “Sandwich” Label 201.4.8.3
301.1.8.4 Flats with Attached Release Cards 201.4.8.4
301.1.8.5 Standards for Release Cards 201.4.8.5
301.1.9 Catalogs 201.4.9
301.2.0 Physical Standards for Nonautomation Flats 201.5.0
301.2.1 First-Class Mail 201.5.1
301.2.2 Standard Mail 201.5.2
301.2.2.1 Basic Physical Standards 201.5.2.1
301.2.2.2 Dimensions for Standard Mail Flats with Simplified Addresses 201.5.2.2
301.2.2.3 Cover Page and Protective Cover 201.5.2.3
301.2.3 Bound Printed Matter 201.5.3
301.2.3.1 General Standards 201.5.3
301.2.4 Media Mail 201.5.4
301.2.4.1 General Standards 201.5.4
301.2.5 Library Mail 201.5.4
301.2.5.1 General Standards 201.5.4
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301.2.6 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and Critical Mail Flats 201.5.5
301.3.0 Physical Standards for Automation Flats 201.6.0
301.3.1 Basic Standards for Automation Flats 201.6.1
301.3.2 Additional Criteria for Automation Flats 201.6.2
301.3.2.1 Shape and Size 201.6.2.1
301.3.2.2 Maximum Weight 201.6.2.2
301.3.3 Prohibitions 201.6.3
301.3.3.1 Protrusions 201.6.3.1
301.3.3.2 Staples 201.6.3.2
301.3.4 Tabs, Wafer Seals, Tape, and Glue 201.6.4
301.3.4.1 General 201.6.4.1
301.3.4.2 Short Covers 201.6.4.2
301.3.5 Uniformity and Exterior Format 201.6.5
301.3.5.1 General 201.6.5.1
301.3.5.2 Outside Attachment 201.6.5.2
301.3.5.3 Booklet-Type Piece or Magazine 201.6.5.3
401.1.0 Physical Standards for Parcels 201.7.0
401.1.1 Processing Categories 201.7.1
401.1.2 Minimum Size 201.7.2
401.1.3 Maximum Weight and Size 201.7.3
401.1.4 Two or More Packages 201.7.4
401.1.5 Machinable Parcels 201.7.5
401.1.5.1 Criteria 201.7.5.1
401.1.5.1 Exhibit - Machinable Parcel Dimensions 201.7.5.1
401.1.5.1c Exhibit - Maximum Corner Radius for Parcels 201.7.5.1c
401.1.5.2 Criteria for Lightweight Machinable Parcels 201.7.5.2
401.1.5.3 Soft Goods and Enveloped Printed Matter 201.7.5.3
401.1.5.4 Exception 201.7.5.4
401.1.6 Irregular Parcel 201.7.6
401.1.7 Outside Parcel 201.7.7
401.2.0 Additional Physical Standards by Class of Mail 201.8.0
401.2.1 Priority Mail Express 201.8.1
401.2.1.1 Physical Standards of Mailpiece 201.8.1
401.2.1.2 Two or More Packages 201.7.4
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401.2.2 Priority Mail 201.8.2
401.2.2.1 Physical Standards of Mailpiece 201.8.2
401.2.2.2 Two or More Packages 201.7.4
401.2.2.3 Balloon Price 223.1.6
401.2.2.4 Dimensional Weight Price 223.1.7
401.2.3 First-Class Package Service Parcels 201.8.3
401.2.3.1 Weight 201.8.3.1
401.2.3.2 Size 201.8.3.2
401.2.4 Standard Mail Parcels 201.8.4
401.2.4.1 Weight 201.8.4.1
401.2.4.2 Marketing Parcels 201.8.4.2
401.2.5 Parcel Select 201.8.5
401.2.5.1 Size 201.8.5.1
401.2.5.2 Nonmachinable Parcel Select 201.8.5.2
401.2.5.3 Parcel Select Lightweight 201.8.5.3
401.2.6 Bound Printed Matter Parcels 201.8.6
202 Elements on the Face of a Mailpiece
202.3.4 First-Class Mail and Standard Mail Markings 202.3.5
202.3.5 Exceptions to Markings 202.3.8
202.3.6 Marking Hazardous Materials 202.3.9
202.5.1 Barcode Clear Zone 202.5.1.1
202.5.10 Window Cover 202.5.7
202.5.2 General Barcode Placement for Letters 202.5.1.2
202.5.2 Barcode Placement for Flats 202.5.2.1
202.5.3 Barcode on a Mailpiece 202.5.1.3
202.5.3 Delivery Point Routing Code Numeric Equivalent 202.5.2.2
202.5.4 Additional Barcode Permissibility 202.5.1.4
202.5.5 5-Digit Barcode Placement in Clear Zone 202.5.1.5
202.5.6 Barcode in Address Block 202.5.3
202.5.7 Barcode on Insert in Barcode Window 202.5.4
202.5.8 Edges of Barcode Window 202.5.5
202.5.9 Window Construction 202.5.6
302.2.0 Flats 202.2.2
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302.2.1 Basic Standards 202.2.2.1
302.2.2 Address Placement on Enveloped or Polywrapped Pieces 202.2.2.2
302.2.3 Address Placement on Bound or Folded Pieces 202.2.2.3
302.2.4 Type Size and Line Spacing 202.2.2.4
302.3.1 Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and Critical Mail Markings 202.3.3
302.3.2 First-Class Mail and Standard Mail Markings 202.3.5
402.2.2 Priority Mail Commercial Plus Cubic Markings 202.3.4
402.2.2.1 Price Marking—Postage Evidencing Systems 202.3.4.1
402.2.2.2 Price Marking—Permit Imprint 202.3.4.2
402.2.2.3 Soft Pack and Padded Envelope Markings 202.3.4.3
402.2.3 First-Class Package Service Markings 202.3.6
402.2.5 Parcel Select, Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, and Library Mail Markings 202.3.7
402.2.5.1 Basic Markings 202.3.7.1
402.2.5.1 Exhibit - Marking Indicator Examples 202.3.7.1
402.2.5.2 Parcel Select Markings 202.3.7.2
402.2.5.3 Bound Printed Matter Markings 202.3.7.3
402.2.5.4 Address and Firm Designation on Bound Printed Matter Machinable Parcels 202.3.7.4
402.2.5.5 Media Mail and Library Mail Markings 202.3.7.5
402.4.0 Barcode Placement for Parcels 202.6.0
402.4.1 GS1-128 Routing Barcode or Intelligent Mail Package Barcode Location 202.6.1
402.4.2 Clear Zone for GS1-128 Routing Barcode or Intelligent Mail Package Barcode 202.6.2
402.4.3 Intelligent Mail Barcodes and POSTNET Barcodes 202.6.3
New Priority Mail Express 202.3.3.1
New Priority Mail 202.3.3.2
New Critical Mail 202.3.3.3
New Heading Letter-Size 202.5.1
New Heading Flat-Size 202.5.2
203 General Postage Statement, Documentation and Preparation Stds
New Heading Postage Statements 203.1
234.3.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
234.3.10 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
234.3.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
234.3.3 Documentation Standards for Automation Mailings 203.2.2
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234.3.4 Documentation Submission—Full-Service Automation Option 203.2.3
234.3.5 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
234.3.6 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
234.3.7 Standard Format for Documentation 203.2.6
234.3.8 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
234.3.9 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
235.3.1 General Standards 203.4.1
235.3.2 Tray Sizes 203.4.2
235.3.3 Letter Tray Preparation 203.4.3
235.3.4 Letter Tray Sleeving and Strapping 203.4.4
235.3.5 Letter Tray Strapping Exception 203.4.5
235.4.1 Tray Labels 203.4.9
235.4.2 Physical Characteristics of a Tray Label 203.4.10
235.4.3 Line 1 (Destination Line) 203.4.11
235.4.4 Line 2 (Content Line) 203.4.12
235.4.5 Line 3 (Office of Mailing or Mailer Information Line) 203.4.13
235.4.6 Abbreviations for Lines 1 and 3 203.4.14
235.4.7 Placement of Extraneous Information 203.4.15
235.4.8 Placement of Tray Label 203.4.16
235.4.9 Barcoded Tray and Sack Labels 203.4.17
244.4.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
244.4.10 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
244.4.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
244.4.3 Documentation Standards for Automation Mailings 203.2.2
244.4.4 Documentation Submission—Full-Service Automation Option 203.2.3
244.4.5 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
244.4.6 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
244.4.7 Standard Format for Documentation 203.2.6
244.4.8 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
244.4.9 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
245.3.1 General Standards 203.4.1
245.3.2 Tray Sizes 203.4.2
245.3.3 Letter Tray Preparation 203.4.3
245.3.4 Letter Tray Sleeving and Strapping 203.4.4
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245.3.5 Letter Tray Strapping Exception 203.4.5
245.4.1 Tray Labels 203.4.9
245.4.2 Physical Characteristics of a Tray Label 203.4.10
245.4.3 Line 1 (Destination Line) 203.4.11
245.4.4 Line 2 (Content Line) 203.4.12
245.4.5 Line 3 (Office of Mailing or Mailer Information Line) 203.4.13
245.4.6 Abbreviations for Lines 1 and 3 203.4.14
245.4.7 Placement of Extraneous Information 203.4.15
245.4.8 Placement of Tray Label 203.4.16
245.4.9 Barcoded Tray and Sack Labels 203.4.17
334.3.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
334.3.10 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
334.3.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
334.3.3 Documentation Standards for Automation Mailings 203.2.2
334.3.4 Documentation Submission—Full-Service Automation Option 203.2.3
334.3.5 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
334.3.6 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
334.3.7 Standard Format for Documentation 203.2.6
334.3.8 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
334.3.9 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
335.3.2 General Standards 203.4.1
335.3.3 Tray Sizes 203.4.2
335.3.4 Letter Tray Preparation 203.4.3
335.3.4 Preparation for Flats in Flat Trays 203.4.6
335.3.5 Preparation for First-Class Mail Flats in EMM Letter Trays 203.4.7
335.4.1 Tray Labels 203.4.9
335.4.2 Physical Characteristics of a Tray Label 203.4.10
335.4.3 Line 1 (Destination Line) 203.4.11
335.4.4 Line 2 (Content Line) 203.4.12
335.4.5 Line 3 (Office of Mailing or Mailer Information Line) 203.4.13
335.4.6 Abbreviations for Lines 1 and 3 203.4.14
335.4.7 Placement of Extraneous Information 203.4.15
335.4.8 Placement of Tray Label 203.4.16
335.4.9 Barcoded Tray and Sack Labels 203.4.17
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344.4.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
344.4.10 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
344.4.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
344.4.3 Documentation Standards for Automation Mailings 203.2.2
344.4.4 Documentation Submission—Full-Service Automation Option 203.2.3
344.4.5 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
344.4.6 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
344.4.7 Standard Format for Documentation 203.2.6
344.4.8 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
344.4.9 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
345.3.1 General Standards 203.4.1
345.3.3 Tray Sizes 203.4.2
345.3.4 Preparation for Standard Mail Flats in Letter Trays 203.4.8
345.3.5 Letter Tray Sleeving and Strapping 203.4.4
345.3.6 Letter Tray Strapping Exception 203.4.5
345.4.7.2 Additional Standards for Barcoded Sack Labels 203.5.6
345.4.9 Barcoded Tray and Sack Labels 203.4.17
364.2.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
364.2.10 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
364.2.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
364.2.4 Documentation Submission—Full-Service Automation Option 203.2.3
364.2.5 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
364.2.6 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
364.2.7 Standard Format for Documentation 203.2.6
364.2.8 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
364.2.9 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
374.2.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
374.2.3 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
374.2.4 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
374.21. Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
434.3.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
434.3.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
434.3.3 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
434.3.4 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
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434.3.5 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
434.3.6 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
434.3.7 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
444.3.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
444.3.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
444.3.3 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
444.3.4 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
444.3.5 Standard Format for Documentation 203.2.6
444.3.6 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
444.3.7 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
444.3.8 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
445.3.1 General Standards 203.5.1
445.3.2 Sack Preparation 203.5.2
445.4.0 Sack Labels 203.5.3
445.4.2 Physical Characteristics of a Sack Label 203.5.5
445.4.3 Line 1 (Destination Line) 203.4.11
445.4.4 Line 2 (Content Line) 203.4.12
445.4.5 Line 3 (Office of Mailing or Mailer Information Line) 203.4.13
445.4.6 Electronic Verification System 203.5.4
445.4.7 Abbreviations for Lines 1 and 3 203.4.14
445.4.8 Placement of Extraneous Information 203.4.15
454.1.10 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
454.1.3 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
454.1.5 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
454.1.6 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
454.1.7 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
454.1.8 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
454.1.9 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
464.2.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
464.2.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
464.2.4 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
464.2.5 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
464.2.6 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
464.2.7 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
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474.2.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
474.2.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
474.2.3 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
474.2.4 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
474.2.5 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
474.2.6 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
474.2.7 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
601.2.0 Bundles 203.3.0
601.2.1 Definition of a Bundle 203.3.1
601.2.10 Additional Standards for Unsacked Bundles Entered at DDU Facilities 203.3.10
601.2.11 Pieces with Simplified Address 203.3.11
601.2.12 Bundles with Fewer Than the Minimum Number of Pieces Required 203.3.12
601.2.13 Labeling Bundles 203.3.13
601.2.14 Identifying Carrier Route Information 203.3.14
601.2.15 Facing Slips—Carrier Route Bundles 203.3.15
601.2.2 Arranging Pieces in a Bundle (“Facing”) 203.3.2
601.2.3 Preparing Bundles of Letters 203.3.3
601.2.4 Exception to Bundle Preparation—Full Trays 203.3.4
601.2.5 Securing Bundles of Flats 203.3.5
601.2.6 Address Visibility for Flats and Parcels 203.3.6
601.2.7 Counterstacking Flats or Parcels in Bundles 203.3.7
601.2.8 Preparing Bundles in Sacks 203.3.8
601.2.9 Preparing Bundles on Pallets 203.3.9
New Heading Documentation 203.2
New Heading Letter and Flat Trays 203.4.0
New Heading Sacks 203.5.0
210 Priority Mail Express
215.1.2 Price Marking 215.1.3
313 Prices and Eligibility 213
313.1.0 Prices and Fees 213.1.0
313.1.1 Prices Charged Per Piece 213.1.1
313.1.2 Determining Single-Piece Weight 213.1.2
313.1.3 Commercial Base Prices 213.1.3
313.1.4 Commercial Plus Prices 213.1.4
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313.1.4.1 Eligibility 213.1.4.1
313.1.4.2 New Priority Mail Express Customers 213.1.4.2
313.1.5 Flat Rate Packaging 213.1.5
313.1.6 Sunday and Holiday Premium 213.1.6
313.1.7 Optional Delivery Fee 213.1.7
313.1.8 Pickup on Demand 213.1.8
313.2.0 Content Standards for Priority Mail Express 213.2.0
313.2.1 General 213.2.1
313.2.2 Matter Required to be Mailed as First-Class Mail 213.2.2
313.3.0 Basic Standards for Priority Mail Express 213.3.0
313.3.1 Definition 213.3.1
313.3.2 IMpb Standards 213.3.2
313.3.3 Matter Closed Against Postal Inspection 213.3.3
313.4.0 Service Features of Priority Mail Express 213.4.0
313.4.1 General 213.4.1
313.4.2 Priority Mail Express 1-Day Delivery 213.4.2
313.4.2.1 Availability 213.4.2.1
313.4.2.2 Where Not Available 213.4.2.2
313.4.2.3 Acceptance Times 213.4.2.3
313.4.2.4 Delivery Times 213.4.2.4
313.4.2.5 Hold for Pickup 213.4.2.5
313.4.3 Priority Mail Express 2-Day Delivery 213.4.3
313.4.3.1 Availability 213.4.3.1
313.4.3.2 Acceptance 213.4.3.2
313.4.3.3 Acceptance Times 213.4.3.3
313.4.3.4 Delivery Times 213.4.3.4
313.4.3.5 Hold for Pickup 213.4.3.5
313.4.4 Priority Mail Express Military Service 213.4.4
313.4.5 Open and Distribute 213.4.5
314 Postage Payment and Documentation 214
314.1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment Options 214.1.0
314.1.1 Commercial Base Pricing 214.1.1
314.1.2 Commercial Plus Pricing 214.1.2
314.2.0 Corporate Accounts 214.2.0
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314.2.1 Availability 214.2.1
314.2.2 Account 214.2.2
314.2.3 Postage Liability 214.2.3
314.2.4 Payment Method 214.2.4
314.2.5 USPS Report 214.2.5
314.2.6 Closing Account 214.2.6
315 Mail Preparation 215
315.1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation 215.1.0
315.1.1 Priority Mail Express Packaging Provided by the USPS 215.1.1
315.1.2 Price Marking 215.1.3
315.2.0 Priority Mail Express 1-Day and 2-Day 215.2.0
315.2.1 Mailing Label 215.2.1
315.2.2 Waiver of Signature 215.2.2
315.2.3 Signature Required 215.2.3
315.2.4 ZIP Code Determination 215.2.4
315.3.0 Firm Mailing Book 215.3.0
316 Enter and Deposit 216
316.1.0 Priority Mail Express 1-Day and 2-Day Delivery 216.1.0
316.2.0 Priority Mail Express Military Service 216.2.0
316.3.0 Pickup on Demand Service 216.3.0
413 Prices and Eligibility 213
413.1.0 Prices and Fees 213.1.0
413.1.1 Prices Charged Per Piece 213.1.1
413.1.2 Determining Single-Piece Weight 213.1.2
413.1.3 Commercial Base Prices 213.1.3
413.1.4 Commercial Plus Prices 213.1.4
413.1.4.1 Eligibility 213.1.4.1
413.1.4.2 New Priority Mail Express Customers 213.1.4.2
413.1.5 Flat Rate Packaging 213.1.5
413.1.6 Sunday and Holiday Premium 213.1.6
413.1.7 Optional Delivery Fee 213.1.7
413.1.8 Pickup on Demand 213.1.8
413.2.0 Content Standards for Priority Mail Express 213.2.0
413.2.1 General 213.2.1
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413.2.2 Matter Required to be Mailed as First-Class Mail 213.2.2
413.3.0 Basic Standards for Priority Mail Express 213.3.0
413.3.1 Definition 213.3.1
413.3.2 IMpb Standards 213.3.2
413.3.3 Matter Closed Against Postal Inspection 213.3.3
413.4.0 Service Features of Priority Mail Express 213.4.0
413.4.1 General 213.4.1
413.4.2 Priority Mail Express 1-Day Delivery 213.4.2
413.4.2.1 Availability 213.4.2.1
413.4.2.2 Where Not Available 213.4.2.2
413.4.2.3 Acceptance Times 213.4.2.3
413.4.2.4 Delivery Times 213.4.2.4
413.4.2.5 Hold for Pickup 213.4.2.5
413.4.3 Priority Mail Express 2-Day Delivery 213.4.3
413.4.3.1 Availability 213.4.3.1
413.4.3.2 Acceptance 213.4.3.2
413.4.3.3 Acceptance Times 213.4.3.3
413.4.3.4 Delivery Times 213.4.3.4
413.4.3.5 Hold for Pickup 213.4.3.5
413.4.4 Priority Mail Express Military Service 213.4.4
413.4.5 Open and Distribute 213.4.5
414 Postage Payment and Documentation 214
414.1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment Options 214.1.0
414.1.1 Commercial Base Pricing 214.1.1
414.1.2 Commercial Plus Pricing 214.1.2
414.2.0 Corporate Accounts 214.2.0
414.2.1 Availability 214.2.1
414.2.2 Account 214.2.2
414.2.3 Postage Liability 214.2.3
414.2.4 Payment Method 214.2.4
414.2.5 USPS Report 214.2.5
414.2.6 Closing Account 214.2.6
415 Mail Preparation 215
415.1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation 215.1.0
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415.1.1 Priority Mail Express Packaging Provided by the USPS 215.1.1
415.1.2 Price Marking 215.1.3
415.2.0 Priority Mail Express 1-Day and 2-Day 215.2.0
415.2.1 Mailing Label 215.2.1
415.2.2 Waiver of Signature 215.2.2
415.2.3 Signature Required 215.2.3
415.2.4 ZIP Code Determination 215.2.4
415.3.0 Firm Mailing Book 215.3.0
416 Enter and Deposit 216
416.1.0 Priority Mail Express 1-Day and 2-Day Delivery 216.1.0
416.2.0 Priority Mail Express Military Service 216.2.0
416.3.0 Pickup on Demand Service 216.3.0
New Sealing Flat Rate Packaging 215.1.2
220 Priority Mail
223.1.5 Flat Rate Packaging 223.1.8
223.1.5.1 Flat Rate Envelopes-Price and Eligibility 223.1.8.1
223.1.5.2 Flat Rate Boxes—Price and Eligibility 223.1.8.2
223.1.6 Hold For Pickup 223.1.10
223.1.7 Pickup on Demand Fee 223.1.11
223.1.8 Determining Single-Piece Weight 223.1.12
223.1.9 Computing Postage 223.1.13
225.1.2 Required Use of Return Address 225.1.3
225.4.2 Postage for Critical Mail and Priority Mail 225.4.3
323 Prices and Eligibility 223
323.1.0 Prices and Fees 223.1.0
323.1.1 Price Application 223.1.1
323.1.2 Commercial Base Prices 223.1.2
323.1.3 Commercial Plus Prices 223.1.3
323.1.3.1 Basic Eligibility 223.1.3.1
323.1.3.2 New Priority Mail Customers 223.1.3.2
323.1.4 Critical Mail Prices 223.1.4
323.1.4.1 Prices 223.1.4.1
323.1.4.2 Basic Eligibility 223.1.4.2
323.1.4.3 New Critical Mail Customers 223.1.4.3
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323.1.5 Flat Rate Packaging 223.1.8
323.1.5.1 Flat Rate Envelopes-Price and Eligibility 223.1.8.1
323.1.5.2 Flat Rate Boxes—Price and Eligibility 223.1.8.2
323.1.6 Hold For Pickup 223.1.10
323.1.7 Pickup on Demand Fee 223.1.11
323.1.8 Determining Single-Piece Weight 223.1.12
323.1.9 Computing Postage 223.1.13
323.2.0 Content Standards for Priority Mail 223.2.0
323.2.1 General 223.2.1
323.2.2 Matter Required to be Mailed as First-Class Mail 223.2.2
323.3.0 Basic Standards for Priority Mail 223.3.0
323.3.1 Definition 223.3.1
323.3.2 Additional Standards for Critical Mail 223.3.2
323.3.3 IMpb Standards 223.3.3
323.3.4 Service Objectives 223.3.4
323.3.5 Matter Closed Against Postal Inspection 223.3.5
324 Postage Payment and Documentation 224
324.1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment 224.1.0
324.1.1 Postage Payment Options 224.1.1
324.1.1.1 Commercial Base Pricing 224.1.1.1
324.1.1.2 Commercial Plus Pricing 224.1.1.2
324.1.1.3 Critical Mail Pricing 224.1.1.3
324.1.2 Affixing Postage—Single-Piece Mailings 224.1.2
324.2.0 Postage Paid with Permit Imprint 224.2.0
324.2.1 Advance Deposit Account 224.2.1
324.2.2 Minimum Quantity 224.2.2
324.2.3 Postage Statement 224.2.3
325 Mail Preparation 225
325.1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation 225.1.0
325.1.1 Priority Mail Packaging Provided by the USPS 225.1.1
325.1.2 Required Use of Return Address 225.1.3
325.2.0 Markings 225.2.0
325.3.0 Preparation of Permit Imprint Mailings 225.3.0
325.3.1 Identical Weight Pieces 225.3.1
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325.3.2 Nonidentical Weight Pieces 225.3.2
325.4.0 Additional Standards for Preparing Critical Mail 225.4.0
325.4.1 Preparing Critical Mail Flats in Trays 225.4.2
325.4.2 Postage for Critical Mail and Priority Mail 225.4.3
326 Enter and Deposit 226
326.1.0 Deposit 226.1.0
326.1.1 General 226.1.1
326.1.2 Stamped Pieces 226.1.2
326.2.0 Pickup on Demand Service 226.2.0
423 Prices and Eligibility 223
423.1.0 Prices and Fees 223.1.0
423.1.1 Price Application 223.1.1
423.1.10 Determining Single-Piece Weight 223.1.12
423.1.11 Computing Postage 223.1.13
423.1.2 Commercial Base Prices 223.1.2
423.1.2.1 Commercial Base Price Eligibility 223.1.2
423.1.2.2 Regional Rate Box Prices 223.1.9
423.1.3 Commercial Plus Prices 223.1.3
423.1.3.1 Basic Eligibility 223.1.3.1
423.1.3.2 New Priority Mail Customers 223.1.3.2
423.1.4 Commercial Plus Cubic 223.1.5
423.1.4.1 Commercial Plus Cubic Eligibility 223.1.5.1
423.1.4.2 Commercial Plus Cubic Tiers 223.1.5.2
423.1.4.3 Determining Cubic Tier Measurements for Rectangular and Nonrectangular Parcels 223.1.5.3
423.1.4.4 Determining Cubic Tier Measurement for Soft Pack and Padded Envelopes 223.1.5.4
423.1.4.5 New Priority Mail Customers 223.1.5.5
423.1.5 Balloon Price 223.1.6
423.1.6 Dimensional Weight Price for Low-Density Parcels to Zones 5-9 223.1.7
423.1.6.1 Determining Dimensional Weight for Rectangular Parcels 223.1.7.1
423.1.6.2 Determining Dimensional Weight for Nonrectangular Parcels 223.1.7.2
423.1.7 Flat Rate Packaging 223.1.8
423.1.7.1 Flat Rate Envelopes-Price and Eligibility 223.1.8.1
423.1.7.2 Flat Rate Boxes—Price and Eligibility 223.1.8.2
423.1.8 Hold For Pickup 223.1.10
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423.1.9 Pickup on Demand Fee 223.1.11
423.2.0 Content Standards for Priority Mail 223.2.0
423.2.1 General 223.2.1
423.2.2 Matter Required to be Mailed as First-Class Mail 223.2.2
423.3.0 Basic Standards for Priority Mail 223.3.0
423.3.1 Definition 223.3.1
423.3.2 IMpb Standards 223.3.2
423.3.3 Service Objectives 223.3.4
423.3.4 Matter Closed Against Postal Inspection 223.3.5
424 Postage Payment and Documentation 224
424.1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment 224.1.0
424.1.1 Postage Payment Options 224.1.1
424.1.1.1 Commercial Base Pricing 224.1.1.1
424.1.1.2 Commercial Plus Pricing 224.1.1.2
424.1.1.3 Commercial Plus Cubic Pricing 224.1.1.4.
424.1.2 Affixing Postage—Single-Piece Mailings 224.1.2
424.2.0 Postage Paid with Permit Imprint 224.2.0
424.2.1 Advance Deposit Account 224.2.1
424.2.2 Minimum Quantity 224.2.2
424.2.3 Postage Statement 224.2.3
425 Mail Preparation 225
425.1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation 225.1.0
425.1.1 Priority Mail Packaging Provided by the USPS 225.1.1
425.1.2 Required Use of Return Address 225.1.3
425.2.0 Markings 225.2.0
425.2.1 Markings 225.2.0
425.2.2 Markings 225.2.0
425.2.3 Markings 225.2.0
425.3.0 Preparation of Permit Imprint Mailings 225.3.0
425.3.1 Preparing a Commercial Plus Cubic Mailing 225.5.0
425.3.2 Identical Weight Pieces 225.3.1
425.3.3 Nonidentical Weight Pieces 225.3.2
426 Enter and Deposit 226
426.1.0 Deposit 226.1.0
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426.2.0 General 226.2.0
New Sealing Flat Rate and Regional Rate Packaging 225.1.2
New Sealing Flat Rate and Regional Rate Packaging 225.1.2
230 First-Class Mail
233.3.2.3 Forwarding Service and Return Service 233.3.2.2
233.3.2.4 Extra Services 233.3.2.3
233.3.4 Presort Mailing Fee 233.1.5
233.3.5 Move Update Standard 233.3.4
233.3.6 ZIP Code Accuracy 233.3.5
233.5.5 Address Standards for Barcoded Pieces 233.5.7
233.5.5.1 Basic Address Standards for Barcodes 233.5.7.1
233.5.5.2 Numeric ZIP+4 233.5.7.2
233.5.5.3 Numeric Delivery Point Barcode (DPBC) 233.5.7.3
233.5.5.4 Address Elements 233.5.7.4
233.5.5.5 Firm Name 233.5.7.5
233.5.5.6 Secondary Designator 233.5.7.6
233.5.5.7 P.O. Box 233.5.7.8
234.3.0 Mailing Documentation 203.1.0 and 203.2.0
234.3.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
234.3.10 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
234.3.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
234.3.3 Documentation Standards for Automation Mailings 203.2.2
234.3.4 Documentation Submission—Full-Service Automation Option 203.2.3
234.3.5 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
234.3.6 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
234.3.7 Standard Format for Documentation 203.2.6
234.3.8 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
234.3.9 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
235.2.1 Bundles 235.2.0
235.3.0 Letter and Flat Trays 203.4.0
235.3.1 General Standards 203.4.1
235.3.2 Tray Sizes 203.4.2
235.3.3 Letter Tray Preparation 203.4.3
235.3.4 Letter Tray Sleeving and Strapping 203.4.4
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235.3.5 Letter Tray Strapping Exception 203.4.5
235.3.6 Origin/Entry 3-Digit/Scheme Trays 235.1.4h
235.4.0 Tray Labels 203.4.9
235.4.1 Tray Labels 203.4.9
235.4.2 Physical Characteristics of a Tray Label 203.4.10
235.4.3 Line 1 (Destination Line) 203.4.11
235.4.4 Line 2 (Content Line) 203.4.12
235.4.5 Line 3 (Office of Mailing or Mailer Information Line) 203.4.13
235.4.6 Abbreviations for Lines 1 and 3 203.4.14
235.4.7 Placement of Extraneous Information 203.4.15
235.4.8 Placement of Tray Label 203.4.16
235.4.9 Barcoded Tray and Sack Labels 203.4.17
235.4.9.1 Barcoded Tray and Sack Labels 203.4.17
235.5.1.4 Card and Letters 233.6.2
235.6.5 Card and Letters 233.6.2
235.6.6 Tray Preparation 235.6.5
235.6.7 Tray Line 2 235.6.6
235.6.8 Presentation 235.6.7
333 Prices and Eligibility 233
333.1.0 Prices and Fees for First-Class Mail 233.1.0
333.1.1 Price Application 233.1.1
333.1.2 Flats 233.1.2.2
333.1.3 Presorted and Automation Prices for Cards and Letters 233.1.3
333.1.4 Presort Mailing Fee 233.1.5
333.1.5 Computing Postage for First-Class Mail 233.1.6
333.1.6 Determining Single-Piece Weight 233.1.7
333.2.0 Content Standards for First-Class Mail 233.2.0
333.2.1 General 233.2.1
333.2.2 Bills and Statements of Account 233.2.2
333.2.3 Personal Information 233.2.3
333.2.4 Handwritten and Typewritten Material 233.2.4
333.2.5 Matter Not Required to be Mailed as First-Class Mail 233.2.6
333.2.6 Prohibited Air Transportation 233.2.7
333.2.7 Round-Trip Mailings with One Optical Disc 233.2.8
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333.3.0 Basic Standards for First-Class Mail 233.3.0
333.3.1 Description of Service 233.3.1
333.3.1.1 Service Objectives 233.3.1.1
333.3.1.2 Price Options 233.3.1.2
333.3.2 Defining Characteristics 233.3.2
333.3.2.1 Inspection of Contents 233.3.2.1
333.3.2.2 Forwarding Service 233.3.2.2
333.3.2.3 Return Service 233.3.2.2
333.3.2.4 Extra Services 233.3.2.3
333.3.3 Additional Basic Standards for First-Class Mail 233.3.3
333.3.4 Presort Mailing Fee 233.1.5
333.3.5 Move Update Standard 233.3.4
333.3.5.1 Basic Standards 602.5.0
333.3.5.2 Basis for Move Update Assessment Charge 602.5.0
333.3.6 ZIP Code Accuracy 233.3.5
333.4.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Nonautomation First-Class Mail Letters and Flats 233.4.0
333.4.1 Additional Standards for Machinable First-Class Mail 233.4.1
333.4.2 Barcodes 233.4.2
333.4.3 Nonmachinable Flat-Size Pieces 233.4.4
333.5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Automation First-Class Mail Letters and Flats 233.5.0
333.5.1 Basic Standards for Automation First-Class Mail 233.5.1
333.5.2 Additional Eligibility Standards for Full-Service Automation First-Class Mail 233.5.2
333.5.3 Price Application—Bundle-Based Flats 233.5.5
333.5.4 Price Application—Tray-Based Flats 233.5.6
333.5.5 Address Standards for Barcoded Pieces 233.5.7
333.5.5.1 Basic Address Standards for Barcodes 233.5.7.1
333.5.5.2 Numeric ZIP+4 233.5.7.2
333.5.5.3 Numeric Delivery Point Barcode (DPBC) 233.5.7.3
333.5.5.4 Address Elements 233.5.7.4
333.5.5.5 Firm Name 233.5.7.5
333.5.5.6 Secondary Designator 233.5.7.6
333.5.5.7 Rural and Highway Contract Routes 233.5.7.7
333.5.5.8 P.O. Box 233.5.7.8
334 Postage Payment and Documentation 234
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334.1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment 234.1.0
334.1.1 Basic Standards for Postage Payment 234.1.1
334.2.0 Postage Payment for Presorted and Automation Letters 234.2.0
334.2.1 Payment Methods 234.2.1
334.2.2 Affixing Postage for Presorted and Automation First-Class Mail 234.2.2
334.2.3 Postage Affixed at Lowest Price to All Pieces 234.2.3
334.3.0 Mailing Documentation 203.1.0 and 203.2.0
334.3.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
334.3.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
334.3.3 Documentation Standards for Automation Mailings 203.2.2
334.3.4 Documentation Submission—Full-Service Automation Option 203.2.3
334.3.5 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
334.3.6 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
334.3.7 Standard Format for Documentation 203.2.6
334.3.8 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
334.3.9 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
334.3.10 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
335 Mail Preparation 235
335.1.0 General Definition of Terms 235.1.0
335.1.1 Definition of Presort Process 235.1.1
335.1.2 Definition of Mailings 235.1.2
335.1.3 Flats 235.1.3.2
335.1.4 Preparation Definitions and Instructions 235.1.4
335.2.0 Bundles 235.2.0
335.2.1 Bundles 235.2.0
335.3.0 Letter and Flat Trays 203.4.0
335.3.1 Presort 235.1.0
335.3.2 General Standards 203.4.1
335.3.3 Tray Sizes 203.4.2
335.3.4 Letter Tray Preparation 203.4.3
335.3.5 Preparation for First-Class Mail Flats in EMM Letter Trays 203.4.7
335.3.6 Origin/Entry 3-Digit/Scheme Trays 235.1.4h
335.4.0 Tray Labels 203.4.9
335.4.1 Tray Labels 203.4.9
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335.4.2 Physical Characteristics of a Tray Label 203.4.10
335.4.3 Line 1 (Destination Line) 203.4.11
335.4.4 Line 2 (Content Line) 203.4.12
335.4.5 Line 3 (Office of Mailing or Mailer Information Line) 203.4.13
335.4.6 Abbreviations for Lines 1 and 3 203.4.14
335.4.7 Placement of Extraneous Information 203.4.15
335.4.8 Placement of Tray Label 203.4.16
335.4.9 Barcoded Tray and Sack Labels 203.4.17
335.4.9.1 Barcoded Tray and Sack Labels 203.4.17
335.5.0 Preparation of Nonautomation Flats 235.7.0
335.5.1 Basic Standards 235.7.1
335.5.2 Single-Piece Price Pieces Presented With Presort Mailings 235.7.2
335.5.3 Nonautomation Pieces 235.7.3
335.5.4 Bundling and Labeling 235.7.4
335.5.5 Traying and Labeling 235.7.5
335.5.6 Cotraying and Cobundling With Automation Price Mail 235.7.6
335.6.0 Preparation of Automation Flats 235.8.0
335.6.1 Basic Standards 235.8.1
335.6.2 Mailings 235.8.2
335.6.2.1 Automation Pieces 235.8.2.1
335.6.2.2 Single-Piece 235.8.2.2
335.6.3 Marking 235.8.3
335.6.4 General Preparation 235.8.4
335.6.5 First-Class Mail Required Bundle-Based Preparation 235.8.5
335.6.5.1 Bundling and Labeling 235.8.5.1
335.6.5.2 Traying and Labeling 235.8.5.2
335.6.6 First-Class Mail Optional Tray-Based Preparation 235.8.6
335.6.7 Digit Scheme Bundle Preparation 235.8.7
335.6.8 Cotraying and Cobundling With Presorted Price Mail 235.8.8
336 Enter and Deposit 236
336.1.0 Deposit 236.1.0
336.1.1 Service Objectives 236.1.1
336.1.2 Time and Location of Deposit 236.1.2
336.1.3 Approved Collections 236.1.3
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336.1.4 Permit Imprint Collection 236.1.4
336.2.0 Verification 236.2.0
336.2.1 USPS Verification and Mailer Correction 236.2.1
336.2.2 Timeframe for Corrective Action 236.2.2
336.2.3 Payment at Single-Piece Price Rather Than Correcting Errors 236.2.3
New Letters 233.1.2.1
New Letters and Cards 235.1.3.1
240 Standard Mail
243.1.4 Regular and Nonprofit Standard Mail—ECR, Automation, and Nonautomation Prices243.1.3
243.1.5 Fees 243.1.4
243.1.5.1 Presort Mailing Fee 243.1.4.1
243.1.5.2 Weighted Fee 243.1.4.2
243.1.6 Computing Postage for Standard Mail 243.1.5
243.1.6.1 Weight 243.1.5.1
243.1.6.2 Determining Single-Piece Weight 243.1.5.2
243.1.6.3 Net Postage 243.1.5.3
243.1.6.4 Per Piece and Per Pound Charges 243.1.5.4
243.1.6.5 Computing Affixed Postage 243.1.5.5
243.1.6.6 Computing Affixed Postage—Heavy Letters 243.1.5.6
243.1.6.7 Permit Imprint 243.1.5.7
243.1.6.8 Discount for Heavy Automation Letters 243.1.5.8
243.1.6.9 Discount for Heavy ECR Letters 243.1.5.9
243.3.2.2 Preparation Requirements 243.3.2.4
243.3.2.3 Inspection of Contents 243.3.2.5
243.3.2.4 Forwarding Service 243.3.2.6
243.3.2.5 Return Service 243.3.2.7
243.3.2.6 Extra Services 243.3.2.8
243.3.2.7 Periodicals 243.3.2.9
243.3.2.8 Identical Pieces 243.3.2.10
243.3.4 Presort Mailing Fees 243.3.5
243.3.5 Merging Similar Standard Mailings 243.3.6
243.3.6 Residual Volume Requirement 243.3.7
243.3.7 Residual Mail Subject to First-Class Mail or Priority Mail Prices 243.3.8
243.3.8 ZIP Code Accuracy 243.3.9
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243.3.9 Move Update Standard 243.3.10
243.3.9.1 Basic Standards 602.5.0
243.3.9.2 Basis for Move Update Assessment Charge 602.5.0
243.6.5 Saturation ECR Standards - Letters 243.6.6
243.6.5.1 Additional Eligibility Standards for Saturation Prices 243.6.6.1
243.6.5.2 Saturation Prices for Letters 243.6.6.2
243.6.5.3 Saturation Discount for Heavy Letters 243.6.6.3
243.7.5 Address Standards for Barcoded Pieces 243.7.6
243.7.5.1 Basic Address Standards for Barcodes 243.7.6.1
243.7.5.2 Numeric ZIP+4 243.7.6.2
243.7.5.3 Numeric Delivery Point Routing Code 243.7.6.3
243.7.5.4 Address Elements 243.7.6.4
243.7.5.5 Firm Name 243.7.6.5
243.7.5.6 Secondary Designator 243.7.6.6
243.7.5.7 Rural and Highway Contract Routes 243.7.6.7
243.7.5.8 Post Office Box 243.7.6.8
243.7.6 Discount for Heavy Automation Letters 243.7.7
244.4.0 Mailing Documentation 203.1.0 and 203.2.0
244.4.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
244.4.10 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
244.4.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
244.4.3 Documentation Standards for Automation Mailings 203.2.2
244.4.4 Documentation Submission—Full-Service Automation Option 203.2.3
244.4.5 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
244.4.6 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
244.4.7 Standard Format for Documentation 203.2.6
244.4.8 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
244.4.9 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
245.3.0 Letter Trays 203.4.0
245.3.1 Standard Containers 203.4.1
245.3.2 Tray Sizes 203.4.2
245.3.3 Letter Tray Preparation 203.4.3
245.3.4 Letter Tray Sleeving and Strapping 203.4.4
245.3.5 Letter Tray Strapping Exception 203.4.5
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245.3.6 Origin/Entry 3-Digit/Scheme Trays 245.1.3.1h
245.4.0 Tray Labels 203.4.9
245.4.1 Basic Standards 203.4.9
245.4.1 Tray Labels 203.4.9
245.4.2 Physical Characteristics of Tray Labels 203.4.10
245.4.3 Line 1 (Destination Line) 203.4.11
245.4.4 Line 2 (Content Line) 203.4.12
245.4.5 Line 3 (Office of Mailing or Mailer Information Line) 203.4.13
245.4.6 Abbreviations for Lines 1 and 3 203.4.14
245.4.7 Placement of Extraneous Information 203.4.15
245.4.8 Placement of Tray Label 203.4.16
245.4.9 Barcoded Tray and Sack Labels 203.4.17
245.4.9.1 Barcoded Tray and Sack Labels 203.4.17
246.3.5 Vehicles 246.3.8
246.3.6 Form 4410 246.3.9
343 Prices and Eligibility 243
343.1.0 Prices and Fees for Standard Mail 243.1.0
343.1.1 Price Application 243.1.1
343.1.2 Standard Mail Price Application 243.1.2
343.1.3 Regular and Nonprofit Standard Mail—Presorted, Enhanced Carrier Route, and Auto243.1.3
343.1.4 Fees 243.1.4
343.1.4.1 Presort Mailing Fee 243.1.4.1
343.1.4.2 Weighted Fee 243.1.4.2
343.1.5 Computing Postage for Standard Mail 243.1.5
343.1.5.1 Weight 243.1.5.1
343.1.5.2 Determining Single-Piece Weight 243.1.5.2
343.1.5.3 Net Postage 243.1.5.3
343.1.5.4 Per Piece and Per Pound Charges 243.1.5.4
343.1.5.5 Computing Affixed Postage 243.1.5.5
343.1.5.6 Permit Imprint 243.1.5.7
343.2.0 Content Standards for Standard Mail 243.2.0
343.2.1 Definition and Weight 243.2.1
343.2.2 Personal Information 243.2.2
343.2.3 Bills and Statements of Account 243.2.3
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343.2.4 Handwritten and Typewritten Matter 243.2.4
343.2.5 Attachments and Enclosures 243.2.5
343.2.5.1 Invoice 243.2.5.1
343.2.5.2 Incidental First-Class Mail Attachments and Enclosures 243.2.5.2
343.2.5.3 Nonincidental First-Class Mail Enclosures 243.2.5.3
343.2.5.4 Nonincidental First-Class Mail Attachments 243.2.5.4
343.2.5.5 Attachment of Other Standard Mail Matter 243.2.5.5
343.2.5.6 Flat-Size Pieces with Labels, Stickers or Release Cards 243.2.5.7
343.2.6 Written Additions 243.2.6
343.3.0 Basic Standards for Standard Mail 243.3.0
343.3.1 Description of Service 243.3.1
343.3.1.1 Service Objectives 243.3.1.1
343.3.1.2 Minimum Quantity 243.3.1.2
343.3.2 Defining Characteristics 243.3.2
343.3.2 Basic Price Eligibility - Flats 243.6.3.3
343.3.2.1 Mailpiece Weight 243.3.2.1
343.3.2.2 Preparation Requirements 243.3.2.4
343.3.2.3 Inspection of Contents 243.3.2.5
343.3.2.4 Forwarding Service 243.3.2.6
343.3.2.5 Return Service 243.3.2.7
343.3.2.6 Extra Services 243.3.2.8
343.3.2.7 Periodicals 243.3.2.9
343.3.2.8 Identical Pieces 243.3.2.10
343.3.3 Additional Basic Standards for Standard Mail 243.3.3
343.3.4 Presort Mailing Fees 243.3.5
343.3.5 Merging Similar Standard Mailings 243.3.6
343.3.6 Residual Volume Requirement 243.3.7
343.3.7 Residual Mail Subject to First-Class Mail or Priority Mail Prices 243.3.8
343.3.8 ZIP Code Accuracy 243.3.9
343.3.9 Move Update Standard 243.3.10
343.3.9.1 Basic Standards 602.5.0
343.3.9.2 Basis for Move Update Assessment Charge 602.5.0
343.4.0 Price Eligibility for Standard Mail 243.4.0
343.4.1 General Information 243.4.1
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343.4.2 Minimum Per Piece Prices 243.4.2
343.4.3 Piece/Pound Prices 243.4.3
343.4.4 Shape, Flexibility, and Uniform Thickness 243.4.4
343.5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Nonautomation Standard Mail Letters and Flats, 243.5.0
343.5.1 Basic Standards 243.5.1
343.5.2 Price Application 243.5.3
343.5.3 5-Digit Prices for Flats 243.5.6.1
343.5.4 3-Digit Prices for Flats 243.5.6.2
343.5.5 ADC Prices for Flats 243.5.6.3
343.5.6 Mixed ADC Prices for Flats 243.5.6.4
343.6.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail Letters an243.6.0
343.6.1 General Enhanced Carrier Route Standards 243.6.1
343.6.1.1 Optional Preparation 243.6.1.1
343.6.1.2 Basic Eligibility Standards 243.6.1.2
343.6.1.3 Full-Service Intelligent Mail Eligibility Standards for Flats 243.6.1.3
343.6.4 High Density and High Density Plus (Enhanced Carrier Route) Standards - Flats 243.6.5
343.6.4.1 Basic Eligibility Standards for High Density and High Density Plus Prices 243.6.5.1
343.6.4.2 High Density and High Density Plus Prices for Flats 243.6.5.2
343.6.5 Saturation Enhanced Carrier Route Standards - Flats 243.6.7
343.6.5.1 Basic Eligibility Standards for Saturation Prices 243.6.7.1
343.6.5.2 Saturation Prices for Flats 243.6.7.2
343.7.0 Eligibility Standards for Automation Standard Mail 243.7.0
343.7.1 Basic Eligibility Standards for Automation Standard Mail 243.7.1
343.7.2 Additional Eligibility Standards for Full-Service Automation Standard Mail 243.7.2
343.7.3 Price Application for Automation Flats 243.7.5
343.7.4 Address Standards for Barcoded Pieces 243.7.6
343.7.4.1 Basic Address Standards for Barcodes 243.7.6.1
343.7.4.2 Numeric ZIP+4 243.7.6.2
343.7.4.3 Numeric Delivery Point Routing Code 243.7.6.3
343.7.4.4 Address Elements 243.7.6.4
343.7.4.5 Firm Name 243.7.6.5
343.7.4.6 Secondary Designator 243.7.6.6
343.7.4.7 Rural and Highway Contract Routes 243.7.6.7
343.7.4.8 Post Office Box 243.7.6.8
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344 Postage Payment and Documentation 244
344.1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment 244.1.0
344.1.1 Basic Standards for Postage Payment 244.1.0
344.2.0 Postage Payment for Presorted and Enhanced Carrier Route Flats 244.2.0
344.2.1 Identical-Weight Pieces 244.2.1
344.2.2 Nonidentical-Weight Pieces 244.2.2
344.2.3 Combined Price 244.2.3
344.3.0 Postage Payment for Automation Flats 244.3.0
344.3.1 Postage Payment for Automation Flats 244.3.1
344.3.2 Affixing Postage for Automation Standard Mail Flats 244.3.2
344.3.3 Mixed Price Mailing Documentation 244.3.3
344.4.0 Mailing Documentation 203.1.0 and 203.2.0
344.4.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
344.4.10 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
344.4.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
344.4.3 Documentation Standards for Automation Mailings 203.2.2
344.4.4 Documentation Submission—Full-Service Automation Option 203.2.3
344.4.5 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
344.4.6 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
344.4.7 Standard Format for Documentation 203.2.6
344.4.8 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
344.4.9 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
344.5.0 Residual Pieces 244.5.0
344.5.1 Residual Standard Mail Subject to First-Class Mail Prices 244.5.1
344.5.2 Residual Standard Mail Subject to Priority Mail Prices 244.5.2
345 Mail Preparation 245
345.1.3 Flats 245.1.3.2
345.1.5 Optional Containerization for Flats 245.1.5
345.1.6 FSS Preparation 245.1.6
345.5.0 Preparing Nonautomation Flats 245.8.0
345.5.1 Basic Standards 245.8.1
345.5.10 Residual Pieces 245.8.10
345.5.2 Required Bundling 245.8.2
345.5.3 Bundling and Labeling 245.8.3
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345.5.4 Loose Packing 245.8.4
345.5.5 Required Sacking or Traying 245.8.5
345.5.6 Drop Shipment 245.8.6
345.5.7 Sacking and Labeling 245.8.7
345.5.8 Cotraying and Cobundling Flats With Automation Mail 245.8.8
345.5.9 Merged Containerization of Carrier Route, Automation, and Nonautomation Flats 245.8.9
345.6.0 Preparing Enhanced Carrier Route Flats 245.9.0
345.6.1 Basic Standards 245.9.1
345.6.10 Delivery Sequence Documentation 245.9.10
345.6.10.1 Basic Standards 245.9.10.1
345.6.10.2 High Density and High Density Plus 245.9.10.2
345.6.10.3 Saturation Density—Simplified Address Mail 245.9.10.3
345.6.10.4 Saturation Density—Other Mail 245.9.10.4
345.6.10.5 Both Prices 245.9.10.5
345.6.10.6 Carrier Route Price 245.9.10.6
345.6.2 Residual Pieces 245.9.2
345.6.3 Carrier Route Bundle Preparation 245.9.3
345.6.4 Bundles, Trays, and Sacks With Fewer Than the Minimum Number of Pieces Required 245.9.4
345.6.5 Multi Carrier Routes Bundle 245.9.5
345.6.6 Required Sack Minimums 245.9.6
345.6.7 Sack Preparation 245.9.7
345.6.8 Merged Containerization of Carrier Route, Automation, and Presorted Price Flats 245.9.8
345.6.9 Delivery Sequence Standards 245.9.9
345.6.9.1 Basic Standards 245.9.9.1
345.6.9.2 Missing Addresses 245.9.9.2
345.6.9.3 Updating Walk Sequence Information—General 245.9.9.3
345.6.9.4 Updating Delivery Statistics Information for Simplified Addressing 245.9.9.4
345.6.9.5 Out-of-Date Walk Sequence Information 245.9.9.5
345.6.9.6 Updating Line-of-Travel Sequence Information 245.9.9.6
345.7.0 Preparing Automation Flats 245.10.0
345.7.1 Basic Standards 245.10.1
345.7.2 Mailings 245.10.2
345.7.3 Marking 245.10.3
345.7.4 Standard Mail Bundle and Sack Preparation 245.10.4
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345.7.4.1 Bundling and Labeling 245.10.4.1
345.7.4.2 Required Sacking 245.10.4.2
345.7.4.3 Sacking and Labeling 245.10.4.3
346 Enter and Deposit 246
346.1.0 Presenting a Mailing 246.1.0
346.1.1 Basic Standards for Standard Mail Deposit 246.1.1
346.1.2 Separation of Mailings 246.1.2
346.2.0 Destination Entry 246.2.0
346.2.1 General 246.2.1
346.2.2 Minimum Volume 246.2.2
346.2.3 Postage Payment and Documentation 246.2.3
346.2.4 Plant Loads 246.2.4
346.2.5 Verification 246.2.5
346.2.5.1 Mail Separation and Presentation 246.2.5.1
346.2.5.2 Form 8125 246.2.5.2
346.2.5.3 At NDC 246.2.5.3
346.2.5.4 Mailer Transport 246.2.5.4
346.2.5.5 Volume Standards 246.2.5.5
346.2.6 Deposit 246.2.6
346.2.6.1 Time and Location of Deposit 246.2.6.1
346.2.6.10 Drop and Pick 246.2.6.10
346.2.6.11 Demurrage 246.2.6.11
346.2.6.12 Appeals 246.2.6.12
346.2.6.13 Exception for Local Mailer 246.2.6.13
346.2.6.2 Freight 246.2.6.2
346.2.6.3 Appointments 246.2.6.3
346.2.6.4 Advance Scheduling 246.2.6.4
346.2.6.5 Adherence to Schedule 246.2.6.5
346.2.6.6 Redirection by USPS 246.2.6.6
346.2.6.7 Redirection at Mailer’s Request 246.2.6.7
346.2.6.8 Recurring Appointments 246.2.6.8
346.2.6.9 Vehicle Unloading 246.2.6.9
346.3.0 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Entry 246.3.0
346.3.1 Definition 246.3.1
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346.3.2 Eligibility 246.3.2
346.3.3 Eligibility for ADC Mailpieces - Flats 246.3.5
346.3.4 Eligibility for Mixed ADC Bundles, Sacks or Trays - Flats 246.3.6
346.4.0 Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) Entry 246.4.0
346.4.1 Definition 246.4.1
346.4.2 Flats 246.4.2.2
346.4.3 Vehicles 246.4.3
346.5.0 Destination Flat Sequencing System (DFSS) Facility Entry 246.6.0
346.5.1 Definition 246.6.1
346.5.2 Flats 246.5.2.2
346.5.2 Eligibility 246.6.2
443 Prices and Eligibility 243
443.1.0 Prices and Fees for Standard Mail 243.1.0
443.1.1 Standard Mail Price Application 243.1.2
443.1.2 Regular and Nonprofit Standard Mail—ECR, Automation, and Nonautomation Prices243.1.3
443.1.3 Nonprofit Standard Mail—Machinable and Irregular Parcel Prices 243.1.3
443.1.4 Presort Mailing Fee 243.1.4
443.1.4.1 Annual Mailing Fee 243.1.4.1
443.1.4.2 Weighted Fee 243.1.4.2
443.1.5 Computing Postage for Standard Mail 243.1.5
443.1.5.1 Weight 243.1.5.1
443.1.5.2 Determining Single-Piece Weight 243.1.5.2
443.1.5.3 Net Postage 243.1.5.3
443.1.5.4 Per Piece and Per Pound Charges 243.1.5.4
443.1.5.5 Computing Affixed Postage 243.1.5.5
443.1.5.6 Permit Imprint 243.1.5.7
443.2.0 Content Standards for Standard Mail 243.2.0
443.2.1 Definition and Weight 243.2.1
443.2.2 Personal Information 243.2.2
443.2.3 Bills and Statements of Account 243.2.3
443.2.4 Handwritten and Typewritten Matter 243.2.4
443.2.5 Attachments and Enclosures 243.2.5
443.2.5.1 Invoice 243.2.5.1
443.2.5.2 Incidental First-Class Mail Attachments and Enclosures 243.2.5.2
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443.2.5.3 Nonincidental First-Class Mail Enclosures 243.2.5.3
443.2.5.4 Nonincidental First-Class Mail Attachments 243.2.5.4
443.2.5.5 Attachment of Other Standard Mail Matter 243.2.5.5
443.2.6 Written Additions 243.2.6
443.3.0 Basic Standards for Standard Mail Parcels 243.3.0
443.3.1 Description of Service 243.3.1
443.3.1.1 Service Objectives 243.3.1.1
443.3.1.2 Minimum Quantity 243.3.1.2
443.3.10 Move Update Standard 243.3.10
443.3.10.1 Basic Standards 602.5.0
443.3.10.2 Basis for Move Update Assessment Charges 602.5.0
443.3.2 Defining Characteristics 243.3.2
443.3.2.1 Mailpiece Weight 243.3.2.1
443.3.2.2 Standard Mail Marketing Parcels 243.3.2.2
443.3.2.2 Standard Mail Marketing Parcels 243.3.2.2
443.3.2.3 Nonprofit Standard Mail Machinable and Irregular Parcels 243.3.2.3
443.3.2.3 Nonprofit Standard Mail Machinable and Irregular Parcels 243.3.2.3
443.3.2.4 Preparation Requirements 243.3.2.4
443.3.2.5 Inspection of Contents 243.3.2.5
443.3.2.6 Forwarding Service 243.3.2.6
443.3.2.7 Return Service 243.3.2.7
443.3.2.8 Periodicals 243.3.2.9
443.3.2.9 Identical Pieces 243.3.2.10
443.3.3 Additional Basic Standards for Standard Mail 243.3.3
443.3.4 IMpb Standards 243.3.4
443.3.4 IMpb Standards 243.3.4
443.3.5 Presort Mailing Fees 243.3.5
443.3.6 Merging Similar Standard Mail Mailings 243.3.6
443.3.7 Residual Volume Requirement 243.3.7
443.3.8 Residual Mail Subject to First-Class Mail or Priority Mail Prices 243.3.8
443.3.9 ZIP Code Accuracy 243.3.9
443.4.0 Price Eligibility for Standard Mail 243.4.0
443.4.1 General Information 243.4.1
443.4.2 Minimum Per Piece Prices 243.4.2
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443.4.3 Piece/Pound Prices 243.4.3
443.4.4 Extra Services for Standard Mail 243.4.5
443.4.4.1 Available Services 243.4.5.1
443.4.4.2 Ineligible Matter 243.4.5.2
443.4.4.3 Additional Preparation Requirements 243.4.5.3
443.5.3 Prices for Machinable Parcels 243.5.7
443.5.3.1 5-Digit Price 243.5.7.1
443.5.3.2 NDC Price 243.5.7.2
443.5.3.3 Mixed NDC Price 243.5.7.3
443.5.4 Prices for Irregular Parcels and Marketing Parcels 243.5.8
443.5.4.1 5-Digit Price 243.5.8.1
443.5.4.2 SCF Price 243.5.8.2
443.5.4.3 NDC Price 243.5.8.3
443.5.4.4 Mixed NDC Price 243.5.8.4
444 Postage Payment and Documentation 244
444.1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment 244.1.0
444.1.1 Basic Standards for Postage Payment 244.1.0
444.2.0 Postage Payment for Presorted and Enhanced Carrier Route Flats 244.2.0
444.2.1 Identical-Weight Pieces 244.2.1
444.2.2 Nonidentical-Weight Pieces 244.2.2
444.2.3 Combined Price 244.2.3
444.3.0 Mailing Documentation 203.1.0 and 203.2.0
444.3.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
444.3.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
444.3.3 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
444.3.4 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
444.3.5 Standard Format for Documentation 203.2.6
444.3.6 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
444.3.7 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
444.3.8 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
444.4.0 Residual Pieces 244.5.0
444.4.1 Postage Payment for Ineligible Standard Mail 244.5.1
444.4.1.1 13 Ounces or Less 244.5.1
444.4.1.2 Over 13 Ounces 244.5.2
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444.4.2 Postage Payment for Barcoded Machinable Parcels 244.5.3
444.4.2.1 100% Eligible 244.5.3.1
444.4.2.2 Less Than 100% Eligibility 244.5.3.2
445 Mail Preparation 245
445.1.3 Marketing Parcels 245.1.3.3
445.1.4 Preparation Definitions and Instructions 245.1.4
445.2.0 Marketing Parcels 245.2.2
445.2.1 Bundling 245.2.2.1
445.2.2 Facing Slips 245.2.2.2
445.5.0 Preparing Presorted Parcels 245.11.0
445.5.1 Basic Standards 245.11.1
445.5.2 Markings 245.11.2
445.5.3 Preparing Marketing Parcels (6 Ounces or More) and Machinable Parcels 245.11.3
445.5.3.1 Sacking 245.11.3.1
445.5.3.2 Sacking and Labeling 245.11.3.2
445.5.4 Preparing Marketing Parcels (Less Than 6 Ounces) and Irregular Parcels 245.11.4
445.5.4.1 Bundling 245.11.4.1
445.5.4.2 Sacking 245.11.4.2
445.5.4.3 Sacking and Labeling 245.11.4.3
445.6.0 Preparing Enhanced Carrier Route Product Sample Parcels 245.12.0
445.6.1 Basic Standards 245.12.1
445.6.2 Marking 245.12.2
445.6.3 Residual Pieces 245.12.3
445.6.4 Bundling 245.12.4
445.6.4.1 Bundle Preparation 245.12.4.1
445.6.4.2 Fewer than the Minimum Number of Pieces Per Route 245.12.4.2
445.6.5 Preparing Product Samples 245.12.5
445.6.5.1 Sack Minimums 245.12.5.1
445.6.5.2 Sacking and Labeling 245.12.5.2
445.6.5.3 Required Palletization 245.12.5.3
445.6.6 Delivery Sequence Documentation 245.12.6
445.6.6.1 Basic Standards 245.12.6.1
445.6.6.2 Missing Addresses 245.12.6.2
445.6.6.3 Updating Walk Sequence Information—General 245.12.6.3
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445.6.6.4 Updating Walk Sequence Information for Simplified Addressing 245.12.6.4
445.6.6.5 Out-of-Date Walk Sequence Information 245.12.6.5
445.6.6.6 Updating Line-of-Travel Sequence Information 245.12.6.6
445.6.7 Delivery Sequence Documentation 245.12.7
445.6.7.1 General Standards 245.12.7.1
445.6.7.2 Product Samples—Targeted 245.12.7.2
445.6.7.3 Saturation Density—Simplified Address Mail 245.12.7.3
445.6.7.4 Both Prices 245.12.7.4
446 Enter and Deposit 246
446.1.0 Presenting a Mailing 246.1.0
446.1.1 Basic Standards for Standard Mail Deposit 246.1.1
446.1.2 Separation of Mailings 246.1.2
446.2.0 Destination Entry 246.2.0
446.2.1 General 246.2.1
446.2.2 Minimum Volume 246.2.2
446.2.3 Postage Payment and Documentation 246.2.3
446.2.4 Plant Loads 246.2.4
446.2.5 Verification 246.2.5
446.2.5.1 Mail Separation and Presentation 246.2.5.1
446.2.5.2 Form 8125 246.2.5.2
446.2.5.3 At NDC 246.2.5.3
446.2.5.4 Mailer Transport 246.2.5.4
446.2.5.5 Volume Standards 246.2.5.5
446.2.6 Deposit 246.2.6
446.2.6.1 Time and Location of Deposit 246.2.6.1
446.2.6.10 Drop and Pick 246.2.6.10
446.2.6.11 Demurrage 246.2.6.11
446.2.6.12 Appeals 246.2.6.12
446.2.6.13 Exception for Local Mailer 246.2.6.13
446.2.6.2 Freight 246.2.6.2
446.2.6.3 Appointments 246.2.6.3
446.2.6.4 Advance Scheduling 246.2.6.4
446.2.6.5 Adherence to Schedule 246.2.6.5
446.2.6.6 Redirection by USPS 246.2.6.6
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446.2.6.7 Redirection at Mailer’s Request 246.2.6.7
446.2.6.8 Recurring Appointments 246.2.6.8
446.2.6.9 Vehicle Unloading 246.2.6.9
446.3.0 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Entry 246.3.0
446.3.1 Definition 246.3.1
446.3.2 Eligibility 246.3.2
446.3.3 Additional Standards for Machinable Parcels 246.3.7
446.4.0 Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) Entry 246.4.0
446.4.1 Definition 246.4.1
446.4.2 Parcels 246.4.2.3
446.4.3 Vehicles 246.4.3
446.5.0 Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Entry 246.5.0
446.5.1 Definition 246.5.1
446.5.2 Parcels 246.5.2.3
New Letters 245.1.3.1
New Letters 246.4.2.1
New Letters 246.5.2.1
New Heading Nonautomation Price Application – Flats 243.5.6
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453 Prices and Eligibility 253
453.1.0 Prices and Fees 253.1.0
453.1.1 Price Application 253.1.1
453.1.2 Parcel Select Prices 253.1.2
453.1.3 Annual Mailing Fee 253.1.3
453.1.4 Computing Postage 253.1.4
453.1.4.1 Determining Single-Piece Weight 253.1.4.1
453.1.4.2 Computing Postage for Affixed Postage 253.1.4.2
453.1.4.3 Computing Postage for Permit Imprint 253.1.4.3
453.2.0 Content Standards 253.2.0
453.2.1 Definition of Parcel Select 253.2.1
453.2.2 Basic Content Standards 253.2.2
453.2.3 Attachments or Enclosures of Periodicals Sample Copies 253.2.3
453.2.4 Postal Inspection 253.2.4
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453.2.5 Attachments and Enclosures 253.2.5
453.2.5.1 Invoice 253.2.5.1
453.2.5.2 Incidental First-Class Mail Attachments and Enclosures 253.2.5.2
453.2.5.3 Additional Enclosures 253.2.5.3
453.2.6 Written Additions 253.2.6
453.3.0 Basic Standards for Parcel Select Parcels 253.3.0
453.3.1 Service Objectives 253.3.1
453.3.2 Delivery and Return Addresses 253.3.2
453.3.3 IMpb Standards 253.3.3
453.4.0 Price Eligibility for Parcel Select and Parcel Select Lightweight 253.4.0
453.4.1 Destination Entry Price Eligibility 253.4.1
453.4.1.1 Definition 253.4.1.1
453.4.1.2 Basic Standards 253.4.1.2
453.4.1.3 DNDC Prices 253.4.1.3
453.4.1.4 DSCF and DDU Prices 253.4.1.4
453.4.2 Parcel Select NDC and ONDC Presort Price Eligibility 253.4.2
453.4.3 Parcel Select Nonpresort Price Eligibility 253.4.3
453.4.4 Parcel Select Lightweight 253.4.4
453.4.4.1 General Eligibility 253.4.4.1
453.4.4.2 Price Application 253.4.4.2
453.4.4.3 Prices for Machinable Parcels 253.4.4.3
453.4.4.4 Prices for Irregular Parcels 253.4.4.4
453.4.5 Oversized Price 253.4.5
453.4.6 Balloon Price 253.4.6
453.4.7 Delivery and Return Addresses 253.4.7
453.4.8 Hold For Pickup 253.4.8
454 Mail Preparation 254
454.1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment 254.1.0
454.1.1 Postage Payment Options 254.1.1
454.1.10 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
454.1.2 NDC as Agent 254.1.2
454.1.3 Completing Postage Statements 254.2.1
454.1.4 Documentation 254.2.2
454.1.5 Basic Documentation Standards 203.1.1
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454.1.6 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
454.1.7 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
454.1.8 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
454.1.9 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
455 Mail Preparation 255
455.1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation 255.1.0
455.1.1 Basic Standards 255.1.1
455.1.2 Definition of Presort Process 255.1.2
455.1.3 Definition of Mailings 255.1.3
455.1.4 Terms for Presort Level 255.1.4
455.1.5 Preparation Definitions and Instructions 255.1.5
455.1.6 Separation 255.1.6
455.1.7 Commingled Zones 255.1.7
455.1.8 Parcel Select Markings 255.1.8
455.2.0 Sacks 203.5.0
455.2.1 Maximum Weight 203.5.2
455.3.0 Sack Labels 203.5.0
455.3.1 Basic Standards 203.5.3
455.3.2 Physical Characteristics of a Sack Label 203.5.5
455.3.3 Line 1 (Destination Line) 203.4.11
455.3.4 Line 2 (Content Line) 203.4.12
455.3.5 Line 3 (Origin Line) 203.4.13
455.3.6 Electronic Verification System 203.5.6
455.3.7 Abbreviations for Lines 1 and 3 203.4.14
455.3.8 Placement of Extraneous Information 203.4.15
455.4.0 Preparing Destination Entry Parcel Select 255.4.0
455.4.1 Preparing Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Parcel Select 255.4.1
455.4.1.1 Definition 255.4.1.1
455.4.1.2 Basic Standards 255.4.1.2
455.4.1.3 Sacking and Labeling 255.4.1.3
455.4.2 Preparing Destination SCF (DSCF) Parcel Select 255.4.2
455.4.2.1 Definition 255.4.2.1
455.4.2.2 Basic Standards 255.4.2.2
455.4.2.3 Sacking and Labeling 255.4.2.3
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455.4.3 Preparing Destination NDC (DNDC) Parcel Select 255.4.3
455.4.3.1 Definition 255.4.3.1
455.4.3.2 Basic Standards 255.4.3.2
455.4.3.3 Sacking and Labeling 255.4.3.3
455.5.0 Preparing NDC Presort and ONDC Presort Parcel Select 255.5.0
455.5.1 Definitions 255.5.1
455.5.2 Basic Standards 255.5.2
455.6.0 Preparing Machinable Parcels 255.6.0
455.6.1 Definition 255.6.1
455.6.2 Basic Standards 255.6.2
455.6.3 Sacking and Labeling 255.6.3
455.6.3.1 Sack Preparation 255.6.3.1
455.6.3.2 Sack Line 2 255.6.3.2
455.7.0 Preparing Parcel Select Lightweight 255.7.0
455.7.1 Basic Standards 255.7.1
455.7.2 Preparing Machinable Parcels 255.7.2
455.7.2.1 Sacking 255.7.2..1
455.7.2.2 Sacking and Labeling 255.7.2.2
455.7.3 Preparing Irregular Parcels 255.7.3
455.7.3.1 Sacking 255.7.3.1
455.7.3.2 Drop Shipment 255.7.3.2
455.7.3.3 Sacking and Labeling 255.7.3.3
456 Enter and Deposit 256
456.1.0 Verification 256.1.0
456.1.1 Verification and Entry 256.1.1
456.1.2 Office of Mailing 256.1.2
456.1.3 Redirected Mailings 256.1.3
456.1.4 NDC Acceptance 256.1.4
456.1.5 Drop Shipment Information 256.1.5
456.2.0 Deposit 256.2.0
456.2.1 Bedloaded Parcels 256.2.1
456.2.1.1 Containers 256.2.2
456.2.10 Deposit Conditions 256.2.11
456.2.11 Recurring Appointments 256.2.12
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456.2.12 Vehicle Unloading 256.2.13
456.2.13 Demurrage 256.2.14
456.2.14 Appeals 256.2.15
456.2.15 Documentation 256.2.16
456.2.16 DNDC Parcel Select—Acceptance at Designated SCF-USPS Benefit 256.2.17
456.2.17 DNDC Parcel Select—Acceptance at Designated SCF 256.2.18
456.2.2 Mailer Transport 256.2.3
456.2.3 Freight 256.2.4
456.2.4 Mail Separation and Presentation of Destination Entry Mailings 256.2.5
456.2.5 NDC as Agent 256.2.6
456.2.6 Appointments 256.2.7
456.2.7 Exception to Scheduling Standard 256.2.8
456.2.8 Redirection by USPS 256.2.9
456.2.9 Advance Scheduling 256.2.10
260 Bound Printed Matter
363 Prices and Eligibility 263
363.1.0 Prices and Fees for Bound Printed Matter 263.1.0
363.1.1 Nonpresorted Bound Printed Matter 263.1.1
363.1.1.1 Prices 263.1.1.1
363.1.1.2 Rigid Flat-Size Pieces 263.1.1.2
363.1.1.3 Price Application 263.1.1.3
363.1.1.4 Barcoded Discount—Flats 263.1.1.4
363.1.1.5 Bound Printed Matter—Nonpresorted 263.1.1.1
363.1.1.6 Computing Postage—Bound Printed Matter With Permit Imprint 263.1.1.5
363.1.2 Commercial Bound Printed Matter 263.1.2
363.1.2.1 Prices 263.1.2.1
363.1.2.2 Rigid Flat-Size Pieces 263.1.2.2
363.1.2.3 Price Application 263.1.2.3
363.1.2.4 Bound Printed Matter Presorted and Carrier Route Prices 263.1.2.4
363.1.2.5 Bound Printed Matter Destination Entry Prices 263.1.2.5
363.1.2.6 Destination Entry Mailing Fee 263.1.2.6
363.1.2.7 Determining Single-Piece Weight 263.1.2.7
363.1.2.8 Computing Postage for Permit Imprint 263.1.2.8
363.2.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for Bound Printed Matter 263.2.0
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363.2.1 Service Objectives 263.2.1
363.2.2 Postal Inspection 263.2.2
363.2.3 Delivery and Return Addresses 263.2.3
363.3.0 Content Standards for Bound Printed Matter Flats 263.3.0
363.3.1 Basic Content Standards 263.3.1
363.3.2 Attachments or Enclosures of Periodicals Sample Copies 263.3.2
363.3.3 Attachments and Enclosures 263.3.3
363.3.3.1 Invoice 263.3.3.1
363.3.3.2 Incidental First-Class Mail Attachments and Enclosures 263.3.3.2
363.3.3.3 Additional Enclosures 263.3.3.3
363.3.4 Written Additions 263.3.4
363.4.0 Price Eligibility for Bound Printed Matter Flats 263.4.0
363.4.1 Price Eligibility 263.4.1
363.4.2 Nonidentical Weight Pieces 263.4.2
363.4.3 ZIP Code Accuracy 263.4.3
363.5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Presorted and Carrier Route Bound Printed Matter263.5.0
363.5.1 Basic Standards 263.5.1
363.5.2 Additional Standards for Carrier Route Bound Printed Matter 263.5.1
363.5.3 Full-Service Intelligent Mail Eligibility Standards for Carrier Route Flats 263.5.2
363.5.4 Carrier Route Accuracy Standard 263.5.3
363.6.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Barcoded Bound Printed Matter Flats 263.6.0
363.6.1 Basic Eligibility Standards for Barcoded Bound Printed Matter 263.6.1
363.6.2 Eligibility Standards for Full-Service Automation Bound Printed Matter Flats 263.6.2
363.6.3 Weight Standard 263.6.3
363.6.4 Address Standards for Barcode Discount 263.6.4
363.6.4.1 Basic Address Standards 263.6.4.1
363.6.4.2 Numeric ZIP+4 263.6.4.2
363.6.4.3 Numeric Delivery Point Routing Code 263.6.4.3
363.6.4.4 Address Elements 263.6.4.4
363.6.4.5 Firm Name 263.6.4.5
363.6.4.6 Secondary Designator 263.6.4.6
363.6.4.7 Rural and Highway Contract Routes 263.6.4.7
363.6.4.8 Post Office Box 263.6.4.8
364 Postage Payment and Documentation
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364.1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment 264.1.0
364.1.1 Postage Payment Options 264.1.1
364.1.2 Minimum Volume Requirements 264.1.2
364.2.0 Mailing Documentation 264.2.0
364.2.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.0 and 203.2.0
364.2.10 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
364.2.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
364.2.3 Documentation for Nonpresorted, Nonidentical-Weight Mailpieces 203.2.2
364.2.4 Documentation Submission—Full-Service Automation Option 203.2.3
364.2.5 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
364.2.6 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
364.2.7 Standard Format for Documentation 203.2.6
364.2.8 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
364.2.9 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
365 Mail Preparation
365.1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation 265.1.0
365.1.1 Basic Preparation—Nonpresorted 265.1.1
365.1.2 Definition of Presort Process 265.1.2
365.1.3 Definition of Mailings 265.1.3
365.1.4 Terms for Presort Levels 265.1.4
365.1.5 Preparation Definitions and Instructions 265.1.5
365.1.6 FSS Preparation 265.1.6
365.2.0 Bundles 265.2.0
365.2.1 General 203.3.0
365.2.2 Preparing Bundles 265.2.2
365.2.3 Bundle Sizes 265.2.3
365.3.0 Sacks 203.5.0
365.3.1 Preparation 203.5.2
365.4.0 Sack Labels 203.5.0
365.4.1 Basic Standards 203.2.3
365.4.2 Physical Characteristics of a Sack Label 203.5.5
365.4.3 Additional Standards for Barcoded Sack Labels 203.5.6
365.4.4 Line 1 (Destination Line) 203.4.11
365.4.5 Line 2 (Content Line) 203.4.12
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365.4.6 Line 3 (Office of Mailing or Mailer Information Line) 203.4.13
365.4.7 Abbreviations for Lines 1 and 3 203.4.14
365.4.8 Placement of Extraneous Information 203.4.15
365.4.9 Basic Standards for Barcoded Sack Labels 203.4.17
365.5.0 Preparing Presorted Flats 265.5.0
365.5.1 Basic Standards 265.5.1
365.5.2 Bundling 265.5.2
365.5.2.1 Required Bundling 265.5.2.1
365.5.2.2 Bundling and Labeling 265.5.2.2
365.5.3 Sacking 265.5.3
365.5.3.1 Required Sacking 265.5.3.1
365.5.3.2 Separation by Zone 265.5.3.2
365.5.3.3 Commingling Zones 265.5.3.3
365.5.3.4 Cosacking Presorted Mail With Barcoded Mail 265.5.3.4
365.5.3.5 Sacking and Labeling 265.5.3.5
365.6.0 Preparing Carrier Route Flats 265.6.0
365.6.1 Basic Standards 265.6.1
365.6.2 Required Bundling 265.6.2
365.6.3 Sacking 265.6.3
365.6.3.1 Required Sacking 265.6.3.1
365.6.3.2 Separation by Zone 265.6.3.2
365.6.3.3 Commingling Zones 265.6.3.3
365.6.3.4 Residual Pieces 265.6.3.4
365.6.3.5 Sack Preparation 265.6.3.5
365.6.3.6 Sack Label Line 2 265.6.3.6
365.6.3.7 Exception to Sacking 265.6.3.7
365.7.0 Preparing Barcoded Flats 265.7.0
365.7.1 Basic Standards 265.7.1
365.7.2 Mailings 265.7.2
365.7.3 Bundling 265.7.3
365.7.3.1 Bundle Standards 265.7.3.1
365.7.3.2 Bundle Preparation 265.7.3.2
365.7.3.3 Scheme Bundle Preparation 265.7.3.3
365.7.4 Sacking 265.7.4
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365.7.4.1 Sack Preparation and Labeling 265.7.4
365.7.5 Mixed Price Preparation 265.7.5
365.7.5.1 Cobundling and Cosacking Mixed Mail 265.7.5.1
365.7.5.2 Merged Containerization 265.7.5.2
366 Enter and Deposit
366.1.0 Deposit of Nonpresorted Bound Printed Matter 266.1.0
366.1.1 Nonpresorted Mailings 266.1.0
366.2.0 Presenting a Mailing 266.2.0
366.2.1 Verification and Entry—Presorted, Carrier Route, Destination Entry, and Barcoded M266.2.1
366.2.2 Verification and Entry—Nonpresorted Mailings 266.2.2
366.2.3 Office of Mailing 266.2.3
366.2.4 Redirected Mailings 266.2.4
366.2.5 NDC Acceptance 266.2.5
366.2.6 Drop Shipment Information 266.2.6
366.3.0 Destination Entry 266.3.0
366.3.1 General 266.3.1
366.3.2 Minimum Volume 266.3.2
366.3.3 Postage Payment 266.3.3
366.3.4 Mailing Fee 266.3.4
366.3.5 Documentation 266.3.5
366.3.6 Plant Loads 266.3.6
366.3.7 Mailings of Unsacked Bundles 266.3.7
366.3.8 Verification 266.3.8
366.3.8.1 Mail Separation and Presentation 266.3.8.1
366.3.8.2 Form 8125 266.3.8.2
366.3.8.3 At NDC 266.3.8.3
366.3.8.4 PVDS Seal 266.3.8.4
366.3.8.5 Mailer Transport 266.3.8.5
366.3.8.6 Volume Standards 266.3.8.6
366.3.9.1 Time and Location of Deposit 266.3.9.1
366.3.9.10 Demurrage 266.3.9.10
366.3.9.11 Appeals 266.3.9.11
366.3.9.12 Exception for Local Mailer 266.3.9.12
366.3.9.2 Freight 266.3.9.2
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366.3.9.3 Appointments 266.3.9.3
366.3.9.4 Advance Scheduling 266.3.9.4
366.3.9.5 Adherence to Schedule 266.3.9.5
366.3.9.6 Redirection by USPS 266.3.9.6
366.3.9.7 Redirection at Mailer’s Request 266.3.9.7
366.3.9.8 Recurring Appointments 266.3.9.8
366.3.9.9 Vehicle Unloading 266.3.9.9
366.4.0 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Entry 266.4.0
366.4.1 Eligibility 266.4.1
366.4.2 Presorted and Carrier Route Flats 266.4.2
366.5.0 Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) Entry 266.5.0
366.5.1 Eligibility 266.5.1
366.5.2 Presorted Flats 266.5.2
366.5.3 Carrier Route Flats 266.5.3
366.6.0 Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Entry 266.6.0
366.6.1 Eligibility 266.6.1
366.6.2 Presorted Flats 266.6.2
366.6.3 Carrier Route Flats 266.6.3
366.9.0 Deposit 266.9.0
463 Prices and Eligibility 263
463.1.0 Prices and Fees for Bound Printed Matter 263.1.0
463.1.1 Nonpresorted Bound Printed Matter 263.1.1
463.1.1.1 Prices 263.1.1.1
463.1.1.2 Price Application 263.1.1.3
463.1.1.3 Computing Postage—Bound Printed Matter With Permit Imprint 263.1.1.1
463.1.2 Commercial Bound Printed Matter 263.1.2
463.1.2.1 Prices 263.1.2.1
463.1.2.2 Price Application 263.1.2.3
463.1.2.3 Bound Printed Matter Presorted and Carrier Route Prices 263.1.2.4
463.1.2.4 Bound Printed Matter Destination Entry Prices 263.1.2.5
463.1.2.5 Destination Entry Mailing Fee 263.1.2.6
463.1.2.6 Determining Single-Piece Weight 263.1.2.7
463.1.2.7 Computing Postage for Permit Imprint 263.1.2.8
463.2.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for Bound Printed Matter 263.2.0
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463.2.1 Service Objectives 263.2.1
463.2.2 Postal Inspection 263.2.2
463.2.3 Delivery and Return Addresses 263.2.3
463.3.0 Content Standards for Bound Printed Matter Flats 263.3.0
463.3.1 Basic Content Standards 263.3.1
463.3.2 Attachments or Enclosures of Periodicals Sample Copies 263.3.2
463.3.3 Attachments and Enclosures 263.3.3
463.3.3.1 Invoice 263.3.3.1
463.3.3.2 Incidental First-Class Mail Attachments and Enclosures 263.3.3.2
463.3.3.3 Additional Enclosures 263.3.3.3
463.3.4 Written Additions 263.3.4
463.4.0 Price Eligibility for Bound Printed Matter Parcels 263.4.0
463.4.1 Price Eligibility 263.4.1
463.4.2 Nonidentical Weight Pieces 263.4.2
463.4.3 ZIP Code Accuracy 263.4.3
463.5.0 Additional Eligibility Standards for Presorted and Carrier Route Bound Printed Matte263.5.0
463.5.1 Basic Standards 263.5.1
463.5.2 Carrier Route Accuracy Standard 263.5.3
464 Postage Payment and Documentation 264
464.1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment 264.1.0
464.1.1 Postage Payment Options 264.1.1
464.1.2 Minimum Volume Requirements 264.1.2
464.2.0 Mailing Documentation 264.2.0
464.2.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
464.2.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
464.2.3 Documentation for Nonpresorted, Nonidentical-Weight Mailpieces 264.2.2.2
464.2.4 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
464.2.5 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
464.2.6 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
464.2.7 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
464.2.8 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
465 Mail Preparation 265
465.1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation 265.1.0
465.1.1 Basic Preparation—Nonpresorted 265.1.1
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465.1.2 Definition of Presort Process 265.1.2
465.1.3 Definition of Mailings 265.1.3
465.1.4 Terms for Presort Levels 265.1.4
465.1.5 Preparation Definitions and Instructions 265.1.5
465.2.0 Bundles 265.2.0
465.2.1 General 203.3.0
465.2.2 Bundle Sizes for Irregular Parcels 265.2.2
465.3.0 Sacks 203.5.0
465.3.1 Preparation 203.5.2
465.4.0 Sack Labels 203.5.0
465.4.1 Basic Standards 203.5.3
465.4.2 Physical Characteristics of a Sack Label 203.5.5
465.4.3 Line 1 (Destination Line) 203.4.11
465.4.4 Line 2 (Content Line) 203.4.12
465.4.5 Line 3 (Origin Line) 203.4.13
465.4.6 Electronic Verification System 203.5.4
465.4.7 Abbreviations for Lines 1 and 3 203.4.14
465.4.8 Placement of Extraneous Information 203.4.15
465.5.0 Preparing Presorted Parcels 265.8.0
465.5.1 Basic Standards 265.8.1
465.5.1.1 General Preparation Requirements 265.8.1.1
465.5.1.2 Separation 265.8.1.2
465.5.1.3 Commingling Zones 265.8.1.3
465.5.2 Preparing Irregular Parcels Weighing Less Than 10 Pounds 265.8.2
465.5.2.1 Required Bundling 265.8.2.1
465.5.2.2 Bundling and Labeling 265.8.2.2
465.5.2.3 Required Sacking 265.8.2.3
465.5.2.4 Sacking and Labeling 265.8.2.4
465.5.3 Preparing Irregular Parcels Weighing 10 Pounds or More 265.8.3
465.5.3.1 Piece Preparation 265.8.3.1
465.5.3.2 Required Sacking 265.8.3.2
465.5.3.3 Sacking and Labeling 265.8.3.3
465.5.4 Preparing Machinable Parcels Not Claiming DNDC Prices 265.8.4
465.5.4.1 Required Sacking 265.8.4.1
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465.5.4.2 Sacking and Labeling 265.8.4.2
465.5.5 Preparing Machinable Parcels Claiming DNDC Prices 265.8.5
465.5.5.1 Required Sacking 265.8.5.1
465.5.5.2 Sacking and Labeling 265.8.5.2
465.6.0 Preparing Carrier Route Parcels 265.9.0
465.6.1 Basic Standards 265.9.1
465.6.1.1 General Standards for Carrier Route Preparation 265.9.1.1
465.6.1.2 Separation 265.9.1.2
465.6.1.3 Commingling Zones 265.9.1.3
465.6.1.4 Residual Pieces 265.9.1.4
465.6.2 Preparing Irregular Parcels Weighing Less Than 10 Pounds 265.9.2
465.6.2.1 Bundle Preparation 265.9.2.1
465.6.2.2 Required Sacking 265.9.2.2
465.6.2.3 Sack Preparation 265.9.2.3
465.6.2.4 Sack Label Line 2 265.9.2.4
465.6.3 Preparing Irregular Parcels Weighing 10 Pounds or More 265.9.3
465.6.4 Preparing Machinable Parcels 265.9.4
465.6.4.1 Required Carrier Route Sacking 265.9.4.1
465.6.4.2 Sack Label 265.9.4.2
466 Enter and Deposit 266
466.1.0 Deposit of Nonpresorted Bound Printed Matter 266.1.0
466.1.1 Nonpresorted Mailings 266.1.0
466.2.0 Presenting a Mailing 266.2.0
466.2.1 Verification and Entry—Presorted, Carrier Route, Destination Entry, and Barcoded M266.2.1
466.2.2 Verification and Entry—Nonpresorted Mailings 266.2.2
466.2.3 Office of Mailing 266.2.3
466.2.4 Redirected Mailings 266.2.4
466.2.5 NDC Acceptance 266.2.5
466.2.6 Drop Shipment Information 266.2.6
466.3.0 Destination Entry 266.3.0
466.3.1 General 266.3.1
466.3.2 Minimum Volume 266.3.2
466.3.3 Postage Payment 266.3.3
466.3.4 Mailing Fee 266.3.4
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466.3.5 Documentation 266.3.5
466.3.6 Plant Loads 266.3.6
466.3.7 Mailings of Unsacked Bundles 266.3.7
466.3.8 Verification 266.3.8
466.3.8.1 Mail Separation and Presentation 266.3.8.1
466.3.8.2 Form 8125 266.3.8.2
466.3.8.3 At NDC 266.3.8.3
466.3.8.4 PVDS Seal 266.3.8.4
466.3.8.5 Mailer Transport 266.3.8.5
466.3.8.6 Volume Standards 266.3.8.6
466.3.9 Deposit 266.3.0
466.3.9.1 Time and Location of Deposit 266.3.9.1
466.3.9.10 Demurrage 266.3.9.10
466.3.9.11 Appeals 266.3.9.11
466.3.9.12 Exception for Local Mailer 266.3.9.12
466.3.9.2 Freight 266.3.9.2
466.3.9.3 Appointments 266.3.9.3
466.3.9.4 Advance Scheduling 266.3.9.4
466.3.9.5 Adherence to Schedule 266.3.9.5
466.3.9.6 Redirection by USPS 266.3.9.6
466.3.9.7 Redirection at Mailer’s Request 266.3.9.7
466.3.9.8 Recurring Appointments 266.3.9.8
466.3.9.9 Vehicle Unloading 266.3.9.9
466.4.0 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Entry 266.4.0
466.4.1 Eligibility 266.4.1
466.4.2 Acceptance at Designated SCF—Mailer Benefit 266.4.3
466.4.3 Presorted Machinable Parcels 266.4.4
466.4.4 Presorted Irregular Parcels 266.4.5
466.4.5 Carrier Route Machinable Parcels 266.4.6
466.4.6 Carrier Route Irregular Parcels 266.4.7
466.5.0 Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) Entry 266.5.0
466.5.1 Eligibility 266.5.1
466.5.2 Presorted Machinable Parcels 266.5.2
466.5.3 Presorted Irregular Parcels 266.5.3
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466.5.4 Carrier Route Machinable Parcels 266.5.4
466.5.5 Carrier Route Irregular Parcels 266.5.5
466.6.0 Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Entry 266.6.0
466.6.1 Eligibility 266.6.1
466.6.2 Presorted Machinable Parcels 266.6.4
466.6.3 Presorted Irregular Parcels 266.6.5
466.6.4 Carrier Route Machinable Parcels 266.6.6
466.6.5 Carrier Route Irregular Parcels 266.6.7

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373 Prices and Eligibility 273
373.1.0 Prices and Fees for Media Mail and Library Mail 273.1.0
373.1.1 Price Application 273.1.1
373.1.2 Shape, Flexibility, and Thickness 273.1.2
373.1.3 Media Mail Prices and Library Mail Presorted Prices 273.1.3
373.1.4 Mailing Fees for Presorted Prices 273.1.4
373.1.5 Computing Postage 273.1.5
373.1.5.1 Determining Single-Piece Weight 273.1.5.1
373.1.5.2 Computing Postage for Affixed Postage 273.1.5.2
373.1.5.3 Computing Postage for Permit Imprint 273.1.5.3
373.2.0 General Content Standards for Media Mail and Library Mail Flats 273.2.0
373.2.1 General 273.2.1
373.2.2 Delivery and Return Addresses 273.2.2
373.2.3 Postal Inspection 273.2.3
373.2.4 Enclosures 273.2.4
373.3.0 Content Standards for Media Mail Flats 273.3.0
373.3.1 Content Standards 273.3.1
373.3.2 Enclosures in Books 273.3.2
373.4.0 Content Standards for Library Mail Flats 273.4.0
373.4.1 Sender and Recipient Qualifications 273.4.1
373.4.2 Content Standards for Mailings Between Entities 273.4.2
373.4.3 Qualified Mailings “To” or “From” 273.4.3
373.4.4 Enclosures in Books and Sound Recordings 273.4.4
373.5.0 Enclosures and Attachments 273.5.0
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Section/Reference Title New Section/Reference

373.5.1 Invoice 273.5.1
373.5.2 Incidental First-Class Mail Attachments and Enclosures 273.5.2
373.5.3 Loose Enclosures 273.5.3
373.5.4 Written Additions 273.5.4
373.6.0 Price Eligibility for Media Mail and Library Mail Flats 273.6.0
373.6.1 Basic Weight Standards 273.6.1
373.6.2 Price Eligibility Standards 273.6.2
373.6.3 Price Categories for Media Mail and Library Mail 273.6.3
374 Postage Payment and Documentation 274
374.1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment 274.1.0
374.1.1 Postage Payment Options 274.1.0
374.2.0 Mailing Documentation 203.1.0 and 203.2.0
374.2.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
374.2.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
374.2.3 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
374.2.4 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
375 Mail Preparation 275
375.1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation 275.1.0
375.1.1 Definition of Presort Process 275.1.1
375.1.2 Definition of Mailings 275.1.2
375.1.3 Terms for Presort Levels 275.1.3
375.1.4 Preparation Definitions and Instructions 275.1.4
375.2.0 Bundles 275.2.0
375.2.1 General 275.2.0
375.3.0 Sacks and Sack Labels 203.5.0
375.3.1 Maximum Weight of Sacks 203.5.2
375.3.2 Basic Standards for Sack Labels 203.5.3
375.3.3 Physical Characteristics of a Sack Label 203.5.5
375.3.4 Line 1 (Destination Line) 203.4.11
375.3.5 Line 2 (Content Line) 203.4.12
375.3.6 Line 3 (Office of Mailing or Mailer Information Line) 203.4.13
375.3.7 Abbreviations for Lines 1 and 3 203.4.14
375.3.8 Placement of Extraneous Information 203.4.15
375.4.0 Preparing Presorted Flats 275.4.0
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375.4.1 Basic Standards 275.4.0
375.4.2 Bundling 275.5.1
375.4.2.1 Required Bundling 275.5.1.1
375.4.2.2 Bundling and Labeling 275.5.1.2
375.4.3 Sacking 275.5.2
375.4.3.1 Required Sacking 275.5.2.1
375.4.3.2 Sacking and Labeling 275.5.2.2
376 Enter and Deposit 276
376.1.0 Verification and Deposit 276.1.0
473 Prices and Eligibility 273
473.1.0 Prices and Fees for Media Mail and Library Mail 273.1.0
473.1.1 Price Application 273.1.1
473.1.2 Shape, Flexibility, and Thickness 273.1.2
473.1.3 Media Mail Prices and Library Mail Presorted Prices 273.1.3
473.1.4 Mailing Fees for Presorted Prices 273.1.4
473.1.5 Computing Postage 273.1.5
473.1.5.1 Determining Single-Piece Weight 273.1.5.1
473.1.5.2 Computing Postage for Affixed Postage 273.1.5.2
473.1.5.3 Computing Postage for Permit Imprint 273.1.5.3
473.2.0 General Content Standards for Media Mail and Library Mail Flats 273.2.0
473.2.1 General 273.2.1
473.2.2 Delivery and Return Addresses 273.2.2
473.2.3 Postal Inspection 273.2.3
473.2.4 Enclosures 273.2.4
473.3.0 Content Standards for Media Mail Flats 273.3.0
473.3.1 Content Standards 273.3.1
473.3.2 Enclosures in Books 273.3.2
473.4.0 Content Standards for Library Mail Flats 273.4.0
473.4.1 Sender and Recipient Qualifications 273.4.1
473.4.2 Content Standards for Mailings Between Entities 273.4.2
473.4.3 Qualified Mailings “To” or “From” 273.4.3
473.4.4 Enclosures in Books and Sound Recordings 273.4.4
473.5.0 Enclosures and Attachments 273.5.0
473.5.1 Invoice 273.5.1
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473.5.2 Incidental First-Class Mail Attachments and Enclosures 273.5.2
473.5.3 Loose Enclosures 273.5.3
473.5.4 Written Additions 273.5.4
473.6.0 Price Eligibility for Media Mail and Library Mail Flats 273.6.0
473.6.1 Basic Weight Standards 273.6.1
473.6.2 Price Eligibility Standards 273.6.2
473.6.3 Price Categories for Media Mail and Library Mail 273.6.3
474 Postage Payment and Documentation 274
474.1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment 274.1.0
474.1.1 Postage Payment Options 274.1.0
474.2.0 Mailing Documentation 203.1.0 and 203.2.0.
474.2.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
474.2.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
474.2.3 Preparing Documentation 2023.2.4
474.2.4 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
474.2.5 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
474.2.6 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
474.2.7 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
475 Mail Preparation 275
475.1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation 275.1.0
475.1.1 Definition of Presort Process 275.1.1
475.1.2 Definition of Mailings 275.1.2
475.1.3 Terms for Presort Levels 275.1.3
475.1.4 Preparation Definitions and Instructions 275.1.4
475.2.0 Bundles 275.2.0
475.2.1 General 275.2.0
475.2.2 Address Visibility 203.3.6
475.2.3 Arranging Pieces in a Bundle (“Facing”) 203.3.2
475.2.4 Preparing Bundles of Pieces of Nonuniform Thickness (“Counter-stacking”) 203.3.7
475.2.5 Securing Bundles 203.3.5
475.2.6 Bundle Sizes 203.3.0
475.2.7 Exception to Bundle Sizes 203.3.12
475.2.8 Labeling Bundles 203.3.13
475.3.0 Sacks 203.5.0
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475.3.1 Sack Preparation 203.5.2
475.4.0 Sack Labels 203.5.0
475.4.1 Basic Standards 203.5.3
475.4.2 Physical Characteristics of a Sack Label 203.5.5
475.4.3 Line 1 (Destination Line) 203.4.11
475.4.4 Line 2 (Content Line) 203.4.12
475.4.5 Line 3 (Origin Line) 203.4.13
475.4.6 Electronic Verification System 203.5.4
475.4.7 Abbreviations for Lines 1 and 3 203.4.14
475.4.8 Placement of Extraneous Information 203.4.15
475.5.0 Preparing Media Mail and Library Mail Parcels 275.6.0
475.5.1 Basic Standards 275.6.1
475.5.2 Preparing Machinable Parcels 275.6.2
475.5.2.1 Required Sacking 275.6.2.1
475.5.2.2 Sacking and Labeling 275.6.2.2
475.5.3 Preparing Irregular Parcels 275.6.3
475.5.3.1 Required Bundling 275.6.3.1
475.5.3.2 Bundling and Labeling 275.6.3.2
475.5.3.3 Required Sacking 275.6.3.3
475.5.3.4 Sacking and Labeling 275.6.3.4
476 Enter and Deposit 276
476.1.0 Verification and Deposit 276.1.0
476.1.1 Verification and Entry 276.1.0
280 First-Class Package Service
433 Prices and Eligibility 283
433.1.0 Prices and Fees for First-Class Package Service 283.1.0
433.1.1 Price Application 283.1.1
433.1.2 Price Determination for First-Class Package Service Parcels 283.1.2
433.1.3 Commercial Base Prices 283.1.3
433.1.4 Commercial Plus Prices 283.1.4
433.1.5 Surcharge 283.1.5
433.1.6 Presort Mailing Fee 283.1.6
433.1.7 Computing Postage for First-Class Package Service 283.1.7
433.1.8 Determining Single-Piece Weight 283.1.8
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433.2.0 Content Standards for First-Class Package Service Parcels 283.2.0
433.2.1 General 283.2.1
433.2.2 Matter Required to be Mailed as First-Class Mail 283.2.2
433.2.3 Restricted Air Transportation 283.2.3
433.3.0 Basic Standards for First-Class Package Service Parcels 283.3.0
433.3.1 Description of Service 283.3.1
433.3.2 Defining Characteristics 283.3.2
433.3.2.1 Inspection of Contents 283.3.2.1
433.3.2.2 Forwarding and Return Service 283.3.2.2
433.3.2.3 Additional and Extra Services 283.3.2.3
433.3.3 Additional Basic Standards 283.3.3
433.3.4 IMpb Standards 283.3.4
433.3.5 Move Update Standard 602.5.0
433.3.5.1 Basic Standards 602.5.0
433.3.5.2 Basis for Move Update Assessment Charges 602.5.0
433.3.6 ZIP Code Accuracy 283.3.6
433.4.0 Price Eligibility for Presorted First-Class Package Service Parcels 283.4.0
433.4.1 5-Digit Price 283.4.1
433.4.2 3-Digit Price 283.4.2
433.4.3 ADC Price 283.4.3
433.4.4 Single-Piece Price 283.4.4 and 283.4.5
434 Postage Payment and Documentation 284
434.1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment 284.1.0
434.2.0 Postage Payment for Presorted First-Class Package Service Parcels 284.2.0
434.2.1 Permit Imprint Postage 284.2.1
434.2.2 Affixed Postage for First-Class Package Service Parcels 284.2.2
434.3.0 Mailing Documentation 203.1.0 and 203.2.0
434.3.1 Completing Postage Statements 203.1.1
434.3.2 Basic Documentation Standards 203.2.1
434.3.3 Preparing Documentation 203.2.4
434.3.4 Multiple Standards 203.2.5
434.3.5 Providing Additional Information 203.2.7
434.3.6 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement 203.1.2
434.3.7 Facsimile Postage Statements 203.1.3
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435 Mail Preparation 285
435.1.0 General Information for Mail Preparation 285.1.0
435.1.1 Definition of Presort Process 285.1.1
435.1.2 Definition of Mailings 285.1.2
435.1.3 Terms for Presort Levels 285.1.3
435.1.4 Preparation Definitions and Instructions 285.1.4
435.2.0 Sacks 285.2.0
435.2.1 Presort 285.1.0
435.2.2 Standard Containers 203.5.1
435.2.3 Sack Preparation 203.5.2
435.3.0 Sack Labels 285.3.0
435.3.1 Basic Standards 203.5.3
435.3.2 Line 1 (Destination Line) 203.4.11
435.3.3 Line 2 (Content Line) 203.4.12
435.3.4 Line 3 (Origin Line) 203.4.13
435.3.5 Electronic Verification System 203.5.4
435.3.6 Abbreviations for Lines 1 and 3 203.4.14
435.3.7 Placement of Extraneous Information 203.4.15
435.4.0 Preparing Parcels 285.4.0
435.4.1 Basic Standards 285.4.1
435.4.2 Single-Piece Mail 285.4.2
435.4.3 Bundling 285.4.3
435.4.4 Sacking and Labeling 285.4.4
436 Enter and Deposit (FCPS) 286
436.1.0 Deposit 286.1.0
436.1.1 Time and Location of Deposit 286.1.1
436.1.2 Approved Collections 286.1.2
436.1.3 Permit Imprint Collection 286.1.3
436.2.0 Verification 286.2.0
436.2.1 USPS Verification and Mailer Correction 286.2.1
436.2.2 Timeframe for Corrective Action 286.2.2
436.2.3 Payment at Single-Piece Price Rather than Correcting Errors 286.2.3
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601 Mailability
601.1.1 Determining Mail Processing Categories 601.1.1.1
601.1.2 Minimum Dimensions Deleted 601.1.2. Mailpiece characterstics by
shape are in 201.1, 201.4, and 201.7.
601.1.3 Maximum Dimensions and Weight Deleted 601.1.3. Mailpiece characterstics by
shape are in 101, 201.1, 201.4, and 201.7.
601.1.4 Length and Height 601.1.1.2
601.1.5 Nonmailable and Nonmachinable Placement of Address 601.1.1.3
601.1.6 General Mailability and Right of Refusal 601.1.2
601.1.7 Mailer’s Responsibility 601.1.3
601.2.0 Bundles 203.3.0
601.2.1 Definition of a Bundle 203.3.1
601.2.2 Arranging Pieces in a Bundle (“Facing”) 203.3.2
601.2.3 Preparing Bundles of Letters 203.3.3
601.2.4 Exception to Bundle Preparation—Full Trays 203.3.4
601.2.5 Securing Bundles of Flats 203.3.5
601.2.6 Address Visibility for Flats and Parcels 203.3.6
601.2.7 Counterstacking Flats or Parcels in Bundles 203.3.7
601.2.8 Preparing Bundles in Sacks 203.3.8
601.2.9 Preparing Bundles on Pallets 203.3.9
601.2.10 Additional Standards for Unsacked Bundles Entered at 203.3.10
DDU Facilities
601.2.11 Pieces with Simplified Address 203.3.11
601.2.12 Bundles with Fewer Than the Minimum Number of Pieces 203.3.12
Required
601.2.13 Labeling Bundles 203.3.13
601.2.14 Identifying Carrier Route Information 203.3.14
601.2.15 Facing Slips—Carrier Route Bundles 203.3.15

601.8.0 Nonmailable and Restricted Articles and Substances Generally

601.8.1 Nonmailable Matter – General Pub 52 - 111
601.8.2 through 8.6 Various Pub 52 - 123
601.8.7 Marking of Restricted Articles or Substances Pub 52 - 221
601.8.8 Mailer Responsibility Pub 52 - 212
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601.8.9 Statutory System Pub 52 - 17

601.8.10 Other Laws and Regulations Pub 52 - 113
601.8.11 Refusal of Nonmailable Matter Pub 52 - 14
601.8.12 Authorizing Mailability Pub 52 - 213 and 214
601.8.13 Protecting Employees Pub 52 - 15
601.8.14 Applicability to Military Postal System Pub 52 - 16
601.9.0 Perishables
601.9.1 Time Factor Pub 52 - 51
601.9.2.1 Container Pub 52 - 522.1
601.9.2.2 Produce Pub 52 - 53
601.9.2.3 Water Ice 601.3.4
601.9.2.4 Dry Ice Pub 52 - Packaging Instruction 9A
Prohibition on Animals Intended for Use in an Animal
601.9.3.1 Pub 52 - 461
Fighting Venture
601.9.3.2 Day Old Poultry Pub 52 - 526.3
601.9.3.3 Small Cold-Blooded Animals Pub 52 - 526.6
601.9.3.4 Adult Birds Pub 52 - 526.4
601.9.3.5 Warm-Blooded Animals Pub 52 - 525.2
601.9.3.6 Mailed to the Pacific Islands Pub 52 - 523 and 642
601.9.3.7 Bees Pub 52 - 526.21
601.9.3.8 Other Insects Pub 52 - 526.6
601.9.3.9 Scorpions Pub 52 - 526.5
601.9.3.10 Packaging Pub 52 - 522
601.9.3.11 Acceptance Pub 52 - 523
601.9.3.12 Disposal Pub 52 - 524
601.9.4 and 9.5 Dead Wild Animals/Furs, Hides, Skins, and Pelts Pub 52 - 526.7
601.9.6.1 Mailability Pub 52 - 561
601.9.6.2 Nonmailable Quarantined Matter Pub 52 - 562 and 562.3
601.9.6.3 and 9.6.4 Additional Quarantined Matter/Illegally Taken Plants Pub 52 - 57
601.9.6.5 and 9.6.6. Criminal Penalties/USDA Notices and Regulations Pub 52 - 562
601.9.71 and 9.7.2 Nonmailable Matter/Criminal Penalties Pub 52 - 571
601.10.0 Hazardous Materials
601.10.1 Definitions Pub 52 - Appendix D
U.S. Department of Transportation Regulations of
601.10.2 Pub 52 - 321
Hazardous Materials
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601.10.3 USPS Standards for Hazardous Materials Pub 52 - 31

601.10.4 Hazard Class Pub 52 - 331
601.10.5 Mailer Responsibility for Mailing Hazardous Materials Pub 52 - 323
601.10.6 Mailability Rulings for Hazardous Materials Pub 52 - 215.2
601.10.7 Warning Labels for Hazardous Materials Pub 52 - 223
601.10.8 Package Markings for Hazardous Materials Pub 52 - 223
601.10.9 Shipping Papers for Hazardous Materials Pub 52 - 326
601.10.10 Air Transportation Prohibitions for Hazardous Materials Pub 52 - 327.2
601.10.11 Explosives (Hazard Class 1) Pub 52 - 341
601.10.11.1 and
Definition/Mailability Pub 52 - 341
601.10.11.2
601.10.12.1-4 Gases (Hazard Class 2) Pub 52 - 342
601.10.13.1-5 Flammable and Combustible Liquids (Hazard Class 3) Pub 52 - 343
601.10.14.1-3 Flammable Solids (Hazard Class 4) Pub 52 - 344
601.10.15.1 and .2 Oxidizing Substances, Organic Peroxides (Hazard Class 5) Pub 52 - 345

Pub 52 - 346.11, 346.211, 346.221, 346.231,

601.10.16.1-5 Toxic Substances (Hazard Class 6, Division 6.1)
and 346.31
Pub 52 - 346.12, 346.212, 346.222, 346.233,
601.10.17.1-9 Infectious Substances (Hazard Class 6, Division 6.2)
and 346.32
601.10.18 Radioactive Materials (Hazard Class 7) Pub 52 - 347
601.10.19.1-4 Corrosives (Hazard Class 8) Pub 52 - 348
601.10.20.1-8 Misc. Hazardous Materials (Hazard Class 9) Pub 52 - 349
601.10.21 Other Regulated Materials – Magnetized Materials Pub 52 - 349.24
601.11.0 Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco Pub 52 - 47
601.12 Other Restricted and Nonmailable Matter Pub 52 - 45
601.12.1-3 Firearms Pub 52 - 43
601.12.4 Replica or Inert Explosive Devices Pub 52 - 434
601.12.1-6 Knives and Sharp Instruments Pub 52 - 44
601.12.7 Intoxicating Liquor Pub 52 - 42
601.12.8 Matter Emitting Obnoxious Odor Pub 52 - 451.1
601.12.9.1 and .2 Liquids and Powders Pub 52 - 451.2
601.12.9.3 Cremated Remains Pub 52 - 451.22
601.12.10.1 Motor Vehicle Master Key – Definition Pub 52 - 452.11
601.12.10.2 Nonmailable Pub 52 - 452.2
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601.12.10.3 Marking Pub 52 - 452.3

601.12.10.4 Locksmithing Device - Definition Pub 52 - 452.12
601.12.10.5 Nonmailable Pub 52 - 452.2
601.12.11.1 and .2 Drugs Pub 52 - 453.12
601.12.11.3 Controlled Substances Pub 52 - 453.11
601.12.11.4 Packaging and Marking Pub 52 - 453.4
601.12.11.5 Return of Prescription Drugs Pub 52 - 453.36
601.12.11.6 Mailing Standards Pub 52 - 453.4
601.12.12.1-3 Drug Paraphernalia Pub 52 - 453.13
601.12.13 Household Substance Pub 52 - 454.222b
601.12.14 Pesticide Pub 52 - 454.222c
601.12.15 Fragrance Sample Pub 52 - 454.222d
601.12.16 Compliance Certificate Pub 52 - 454.223
601.12.17 Battery-Powered Devices Pub 52 - 348.22
601.12.18.1 and .2 Abortive and Contraceptive Devices Pub 52 - 454.22
601.12.19 Building Construction Material Pub 52 - 455 (new)
Prohibition on Sharp Instruments Intended for Use in an
601.12.20 Pub 52 - 49 (new)
Animal Fighting Venture
601.12.21 Mail Weighing More Than 13 Ounces Pub 52 - 211
601.13.0 Written, Printed, and Graphic Matter Generally 601.9.0
Solicitations in Guise of Bills, Invoices, or Statements of
601.13.1 601.9.1
Account (39 USC 3001(D); 39 USC 3005)
601.13.1.1 General 601.9.1.1
601.13.1.2 Required Disclaimer 601.9.1.2
601.13.1.3 Intelligibility 601.9.1.3
601.13.1.4 Separable Pages 601.9.1.4
601.13.1.5 Definitions 601.9.1.5
Solicitations Deceptively Imply Federal Connection,
601.13.2 Approval, or Endorsement (39 USC 3001(H) and 3001(I); 601.9.2
39 USC 3005
601.13.2.1 USPS Endorsement 601.9.2.1
601.13.2.2 Nonmailable by Government Misrepresentation 601.9.2.2
601.13.2.3 Permitted Solicitations 601.9.2.3
601.13.3 Lottery Matter (18 USC 1302) 601.9.3
601.13.3.1 Definition 601.9.3.1
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601.13.3.2 Unlawful Mail Matter 601.9.3.2

601.13.3.3 Fishing Contests, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Lotteries 601.9.3.3
601.13.4 Advertising Matter 601.9.4
601.13.4.1 Restrictions 601.9.4.1
601.13.4.2 Master Keys 601.9.4.2
601.13.5 Other Nonmailable Matter 601.9.5
601.13.5.1 Fictitious Name 601.9.5.1
601.13.5.2 Foreign Origin 601.9.5.2
601.13.5.3 Foreign Destination 601.9.5.3
601.13.5.4 Lewd or Filthy Matter 601.9.5.4
601.13.5.5 Matter Inciting Violence 601.9.5.5
601.13.5.6 Other Matter 601.9.5.6
601.13.5.7 Restriction on Matter Related to Animal Fighting Ventures 601.9.5.7
601.13.5.8 Private Identification Without Disclaimer 601.9.5.8
601.13.6 Sweepstakes Matter (39 USC § 3001(K)(3)(A)) 601.9.6
601.13.6.1 Definition 601.9.6.1
601.13.6.2 Mailable Matter 601.9.6.2
601.13.6.3 Nonmailable Matter 601.9.6.3
601.13.7 Skill Contests (39 USC 3001(K)(3)(B)) 601.9.7
601.13.7.1 Definition 601.9.7.1
601.13.7.2 Mailable Matter 601.9.7.2
601.13.8 Facsimile Check (39 USC § 3001(K)(3)(C)) 601.9.8
Exclusions and Disclosures (39 USC § 3001(K)(4) &
601.13.9 601.9.9
3001(K)(5))
601.13.9.1 Mailable Matter 601.9.9.1
601.13.9.2 Notices and Disclaimers 601.9.9.2
601.13.10 Removal of Names from Mailing Lists (39 USC § 3001(L)) 601.9.10
601.13.10.1 Lists 601.9.10.1
601.13.10.2 Special Requirements for Sweepstakes and Skill contests 601.9.10.2
601.13.11 Unauthorized Decisions by Postmasters 601.9.11
601.13.12 Refusal Due to Improper Preparation 601.9.12
608 Postal Information and Resources
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608.3.0 Post Offices and Holidays Added text to 608.3.0 pointing to various
resources for Post Offices and Holiday
information.
608.3.1 Management of Post Offices 608.3.0
608.3.1.1 Establishment of Post Offices 608.3.0
608.3.1.2 Closing or Consolidation of Post Offices 608.3.0
608.3.1.3 Procedures for Post Offices 608.3.0
608.3.1.4 Military Post Offices 608.3.0
608.3.2 Holiday Service 608.3.0
608.4.0 Philatelic (Stamp Collecting) Services Added text to 608.4.0 pointing to the Code of
Federal Regulations for Philatelic information.
608.4.1 Basic Standards 608.4.0
608.4.1.1 Philatelic Policy 608.4.0
608.4.1.2 Stamp Subjects 608.4.0
608.4.1.3 Philatelic Availability 608.4.0
608.4.1.4 Philatelic Mail Orders 608.4.0
608.4.1.5 Philatelic Postmarking 608.4.0
608.4.2 Special Cancellations 608.4.0
608.4.2.1 Description of Special Cancellations 608.4.0
608.4.2.2 Prohibitions for Special Cancellations 608.4.0
608.4.2.3 Applying to Use Special Cancellations 608.4.0
608.4.2.4 Sponsor Payment for Special Cancellations 608.4.0
608.4.2.5 Time Limit on Use of Special Cancellations 608.4.0
608.4.2.6 Revocation of Special Cancellations 608.4.0
608.4.2.7 Information about Special Cancellations 608.4.0
608.4.2.8 Mail Submitted for Special Cancellations 608.4.0
608.5.1 Private Express Statutes 608.5.0
608.5.1.1 Legal Foundation 608.5.0
608.5.1.2 Definition of a Letter for Private Express 608.5.0
608.5.1.3 Postage for Private Express 608.5.0
608.5.1.4 Suspensions of Private Express Statutes 608.5.0
608.5.1.5 Violations of Private Express Statutes 608.5.0
608.5.1.6 Legal Advice for Private Express 608.5.0
608.7.1 Use of USPS Trademarks Revised text in 608.7.1 to provide resources for
information on trademarks.
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608.7.2 Common Law Marks or USPS Marks with Pending 608.7.1

Trademark Applications
608.7.3 Inquiries about USPS Trademarks and Copyrights 608.7.2.
608.8.4.1 Exhibit - Contact Information for Business Mail Entry Offices Renumbered Exhibit 608.8.4.1 as 608.8.4.2.
Added resource information for District BME
and deleted all District BME information under
Exhibit 608.8.4.1.
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Section/Reference Title
705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems
705.1.0 Customized MarketMail
705.1.1 Basic Standards
705.1.1.1 General
705.1.1.2 Eligibility Standards
705.1.1.3 Physical Standards
705.1.2 Prices
705.1.3 Extra Services
705.1.4 Preparation Standards
705.1.4.1 All Mailings
705.1.4.2 Required Endorsement
705.1.4.3 Postage
705.1.4.4 Documentation
705.1.4.5 Required Bundling
705.1.4.6 Bundling and Labeling
705.1.4.7 Required Containerizing
705.1.4.8 Containerizing and Labeling
705.2.9 Electronic Verification System
705.2.9.1 Description
705.2.9.2 Availability
705.2.9.3 Extra Services
705.2.9.4 Use
705.2.9.5 General Requirements
705.2.9.6 System Requirements
705.2.9.7 Postage Payment
705.2.9.8 Verification and Postage Adjustments
705.2.9.9 Authorization
705.2.9.10 Denial
705.2.9.11 Revocation
705.2.9.12 Corrective Action
705.2.9.13 Appeal of Revocation
705.3.0 Optional Procedure Mailing System
705.3.1 Basic Information
705.3.1.1 Description
705.3.1.2 General Qualification
705.3.1.3 Quality Control
705.3.1.4 Authorization Letter
705.3.2 Authorization
705.3.2.1 Application
705.3.2.2 Business Mailer Support Action
705.3.2.3 Approval
705.3.2.4 Authorization Period
705.3.2.5 Denial
705.3.2.6 Changes
705.3.2.7 Additions or Modifications
705.3.2.8 USPS Suspension
705.3.2.9 Mailer Cancellation
705.3.2.10 USPS Cancellation
705.3.2.11 Cancellation Notice and Appeal
705.3.3 Records
705.3.3.1 Mailer Responsibility
705.3.3.2 Mailer Running Summary
705.3.3.3 Contents
705.22.0 Repositionable Notes (RPNs)
705.22.1 Use
705.22.2 Mailpiece Characteristics
705.22.3 RPN Characteristics
705.22.4 RPNs on Automation-Price Mailpieces
705.22.4.1 Letter-Size Mailpieces
705.22.4.2 Flat-Size Mailpieces
705.22.5 Prices
705.22.6 Compliance
707 Periodicals
707.1.0 Prices and Fees
707.1.1 Outside-County—Including Science-of-Agriculture
707.1.1.1 Pound Prices
707.1.1.2 Discounts
707.1.1.3 Nonprofit Publications
707.1.1.4 Classroom Publications
707.1.1.5 Limited Circulation Publications
707.1.1.6 Limited Circulation Science-of-Agriculture Publications
707.1.2 In-County
707.1.2.1 Prices
707.1.2.2 Discount
707.1.3 Ride-Along Price
707.1.4 Fees
707.2.0 Price Application and Computation
707.2.1 Price Application
707.2.1.1 Price Elements
707.2.1.2 Applying Outside-County Piece Prices
707.2.1.3 Applying In-County Piece Prices
707.2.1.4 Applying Pound Price
707.2.1.5 Computing Weight of Advertising and Nonadvertising Portions
707.2.1.6 Per Piece Charge
707.2.1.7 Discounts
707.2.1.8 Applying Outside-County Bundle Prices
707.2.1.9 Applying Outside-County Container Prices
707.2.2 Computing Postage
707.2.2.1 Percentage of Advertising
707.2.2.2 Weight Per Copy
707.2.2.3 Computing Other Weights
707.2.2.4 Pound Price
707.2.2.5 Piece Price
707.2.2.6 Nonadvertising Adjustment
707.2.2.7 Outside-County Bundle and Container Charges
707.2.2.8 Total Postage
707.3.0 Physical Characteristics and Content Eligibility
707.3.1 Physical Characteristics
707.3.1.1 General
707.3.2 Addressing
707.3.2.1 General
707.3.2.2 Address Label
707.3.2.3 Return Address
707.3.3 Permissible Mailpiece Components
707.3.3.1 Pages
707.3.3.2 Parts and Sections
707.3.3.3 Enclosures at First-Class Mail or Standard Mail Prices
707.3.3.4 Loose Enclosures at Periodicals Prices
707.3.3.5 Supplement
707.3.3.6 Cover and Protective Cover
707.3.3.7 Mailing Wrapper
707.3.3.8 Attachment
707.3.3.9 Product Samples
707.3.3.10 Printed Addition
707.3.3.11 Label Carrier
707.3.4 Impermissible Mailpiece Components
707.3.4.1 General
707.3.4.2 Prohibited Material
707.3.4.3 Products
707.3.4.4 Nonprinted Sheets
707.3.5 Mailpiece Construction
707.3.5.1 Bound/Unbound
707.3.5.2 Size and Weight
707.3.5.3 Uniformity
707.3.5.4 Without Mailing Wrapper
707.3.5.5 With Mailing Wrapper
707.3.5.6 Cover Page and Protective Cover
707.3.5.7 APO/FPO and DPO Copy
707.3.5.8 Postal Inspection
707.3.6 Printed Features
707.3.6.1 Publication Title and Address Notice
707.3.6.2 Periodicals Imprint
707.3.6.3 Advertising
707.3.6.4 Marking of Paid Reading Matter
707.4.0 Basic Eligibility Standards
707.4.1 Second-Class Mail
707.4.2 Qualification Categories
707.4.3 General
707.4.4 Periodical Publications
707.4.4.1 Definition and Characteristics
707.4.4.2 Other Publication Types
707.4.4.3 Restriction
707.4.5 Printed Sheets
707.4.6 Known Office of Publication
707.4.6.1 Location
707.4.6.2 Purpose
707.4.7 Regular Issuance
707.4.7.1 Frequency
707.4.7.2 Statement of Frequency
707.4.7.3 Compliance With Frequency
707.4.8 Eligible Formats
707.4.8.1 Complete Copies
707.4.8.2 Issues and Editions
707.4.9 Issues
707.4.9.1 Regular Issues
707.4.9.2 Extra Issues
707.4.9.3 Mailing Issues—Same Day
707.4.9.4 Mailing Issues—Different Day
707.4.10 Editions
707.4.10.1 Types
707.4.10.2 Extra Editions
707.4.10.3 Content
707.4.11 Back Issues and Reprints
707.4.12 Identification
707.4.12.1 Title
707.4.12.2 Identification Statement
707.4.12.3 Unbound Publication
707.4.12.4 Bound Publication
707.4.12.5 Identification Statement Content
707.4.13 Advertising Standards
707.4.13.1 Definition of Advertising
707.4.13.2 Definition of Public Service Announcement
707.4.14 Fees
707.4.14.1 Fee Required
707.4.14.2 No Fee
707.4.14.3 Single Fee
707.4.14.4 Return of Fee
707.4.14.5 Address Correction
707.5.0 Applying for Periodicals Authorization
707.5.1 Original Entry Application
707.5.1.1 General Publications
707.5.1.2 Publications of Institutions and Societies
707.5.1.3 Publications of State Departments of Agriculture
707.5.1.4 Requester Publications
707.5.1.5 Foreign Publications
707.5.1.6 News Agent Registry
707.5.1.7 Publication Copies
707.5.1.8 Translation
707.5.1.9 Fee
707.5.1.10 Location
707.5.2 Mailing While Application Pending
707.5.2.1 Mailing Before Approval
707.5.2.2 Record of Deposits
707.5.3 Decision on Application
707.5.3.1 Ruling
707.5.3.2 Additional Information
707.5.3.3 Mailability
707.5.3.4 Effective Date
707.5.3.5 Refund
707.5.3.6 No Refund
707.5.3.7 Denial and Appeal
707.5.4 Revocation or Suspension of Privileges
707.5.4.1 Revocation
707.5.4.2 Initial Decision
707.5.4.3 Appeal
707.6.0 Qualification Categories
707.6.1 General Publication
707.6.1.1 Basic Standards
707.6.1.2 Circulation Standards
707.6.1.3 Advertising Standards
707.6.2 Publications of Institutions and Societies
707.6.2.1 Basic Standards
707.6.2.2 Types of Publications
707.6.2.3 Advertising Standards
707.6.3 Publications of State Departments of Agriculture
707.6.3.1 Basic Standards
707.6.3.2 In-County Prices
707.6.4 Requester Publications
707.6.4.1 Basic Standards
707.6.4.2 Circulation Standards
707.6.5 Electronic Copies
707.6.6 Foreign Publications
707.6.6.1 Basic Standards
707.6.6.2 Known Office
707.6.6.3 Prices
707.6.6.4 Circulation Standards
707.6.6.5 Copyright
707.6.7 News Agent Registry
707.6.7.1 Definition
707.6.7.2 Remailing
707.6.7.3 Unsold Copies
707.6.7.4 Parts Returned
707.7.0 Mailing to Nonsubscribers or Nonrequesters
707.7.1 Sample Copies
707.7.2 Simplified Address
707.7.3 Advertising Copies
707.7.4 Gift Subscriptions
707.7.5 Exchange Copies
707.7.6 Expired Subscription
707.7.7 Complimentary Copies
707.7.8 Proof Copies
707.7.9 Nonrequester and Nonsubscriber Copies
707.7.9.1 Nonrequester Copies
707.7.9.2 Nonsubscriber Copies
707.7.9.3 Preferred Prices
707.7.9.4 Publications of Institutions and Societies
707.7.9.5 Mixed Preferred and Regular Prices
707.7.9.6 Copies Over 10% Allowance
707.7.9.7 Excess Noncommingled Mailing
707.7.9.8 Mixed Mailing
707.8.0 Record Keeping Standards for Publishers
707.8.1 Basic Standards
707.8.1.1 Purpose
707.8.1.2 Information Required
707.8.1.3 Retention
707.8.1.4 Types of Records
707.8.2 Verification
707.8.2.1 Purpose
707.8.2.2 Authorized Verification
707.8.2.3 Independent Audit Bureau
707.8.3 Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation
707.8.3.1 Filing Form 3526
707.8.3.2 Content
707.8.3.3 Publication
707.8.3.4 Noncompliance
707.8.4 Nonsubscriber and Nonrequester Copy Distribution
707.8.4.1 Multiple Issues—Same Day
707.8.4.2 Multiple Issues—Different Days
707.9.0 Changing Title, Frequency, or Known Office of Publication
707.9.1 General
707.9.1.1 When Required
707.9.1.2 When Not Required
707.9.1.3 Accompanying Documentation
707.9.1.4 Location
707.9.1.5 Filing Date
707.9.1.6 Reentry Denial
707.9.1.7 Application Fee
707.9.1.8 Multiple Reentry Requests
707.9.1.9 Other Actions
707.9.2 Changing Qualification Categories
707.9.3 Application for Reentry
707.9.3.1 Pending
707.9.3.2 Proof of Compliance
707.9.3.3 Ruling
707.9.3.4 Effective Date
707.9.3.5 Denial
707.9.3.6 Appeal
707.9.3.7 Mailing During Appeal
707.9.3.8 Refund
707.9.3.9 Final Decision
707.9.3.10 Denial
707.10.0 Preferred Periodicals
707.10.1 Nonprofit Eligibility—Basic Standards
707.10.1.1 Authorization
707.10.1.2 Nonsubscriber or Nonrequester Copies
707.10.1.3 Advertising Percentage
707.10.2 Nonprofit Eligibility—Qualified Organizations
707.10.2.1 Types of Organizations
707.10.2.2 Primary Purpose
707.10.2.3 Religious Organization
707.10.2.4 Educational Organization
707.10.2.5 Scientific Organization
707.10.2.6 Philanthropic (Charitable) Organization
707.10.2.7 Agricultural Organization
707.10.2.8 Labor Organization
707.10.2.9 Veterans’ Organization
707.10.2.10 Fraternal Organization
707.10.3 Nonprofit Eligibility—Other Qualified Organizations
707.10.3.1 Basic Standards
707.10.3.2 Limits
707.10.4 Classroom Eligibility
707.10.4.1 Authorization
707.10.4.2 Types of Publications
707.10.4.3 Nonsubscriber Copies
707.10.4.4 Advertising Percentage
707.10.5 Application
707.10.5.1 Filing
707.10.5.2 Fee
707.10.6 Mailing While Application Pending
707.10.6.1 Mailing Before Approval
707.10.6.2 Record of Deposits
707.10.7 Decision on Application
707.10.7.1 Ruling
707.10.7.2 Additional Information
707.10.7.3 Effective Date
707.10.7.4 Refund
707.10.7.5 No Refund
707.10.7.6 Denial and Appeal
707.11.0 Basic Eligibility
707.11.1 Outside-County Prices
707.11.1.1 General
707.11.1.2 Nonrequester and Nonsubscriber Copies
707.11.1.3 Preferred Price Discount
707.11.1.4 Limited Circulation Discount
707.11.2 Outside-County Science-of-Agriculture Prices
707.11.2.1 Authorization
707.11.2.2 General
707.11.2.3 Limited Circulation Science-of-Agriculture Discount
707.11.2.4 Filing
707.11.3 In-County Prices
707.11.3.1 Subscriber or Requester Copies
707.11.3.2 Exceptional Conditions
707.11.3.3 Nonsubscriber or Nonrequester Copies
707.11.4 Discounts
707.11.5 Copies Mailed by Public
707.12.0 Nonbarcoded (Presorted) Eligibility
707.12.1 Basic Standards
707.12.1.1 General
707.12.1.2 Address Quality
707.12.1.3 Barcode Quality
707.12.1.4 Documentation
707.12.2 Prices—Outside-County
707.12.3 Prices—In-County
707.12.3.1 Five-Digit Prices
707.12.3.2 Three-Digit Prices
707.12.3.3 Basic Prices
707.13.0 Carrier Route Eligibility
707.13.1 Basic Standards
707.13.1.1 General
707.13.1.2 Address Quality
707.13.1.3 Carrier Route Sequencing
707.13.1.4 Barcode Quality
707.13.1.5 Documentation
707.13.2 Sorting
707.13.2.1 Basic Standards
707.13.2.2 Sequencing Requirements
707.13.3 Walk-Sequence Prices
707.13.3.1 Eligibility
707.13.3.2 Copies Claimed at Other Prices
707.13.3.3 Addressing
707.13.3.4 Density
707.13.4 Full-Service Intelligent Mail Eligibility Standards
707.13.5 Carrier Route Accuracy Standard
707.14.0 Barcoded (Automation) Eligibility
707.14.1 Basic Standards
707.14.2 Eligibility Standards for Full-Service Automation Periodicals
707.14.3 Prices—Outside-County
707.14.4 Prices—In-County
707.14.4.1 Five-Digit Prices
707.14.4.2 Three-Digit Prices
707.14.4.3 Basic Prices
707.14.5 Address Standards for Barcoded Pieces
707.14.5.1 General
707.14.5.2 ZIP+4 Code
707.14.5.3 Numeric Delivery Point Barcode
707.14.5.4 Firm Name
707.14.5.5 Address Elements
707.14.5.6 Secondary Designator
707.14.5.7 Rural and Highway Contract Routes
707.14.5.8 Post Office Box
707.15.0 Ride-Along Eligibility
707.15.1 General
707.15.2 Basic Standards
707.15.3 Physical Characteristics
707.15.4 Marking
707.16.0 Postage Payment
707.16.1 Filing Each Issue
707.16.2 Filing Marked Copy
707.16.3 Mailer and Publisher Responsibility
707.16.4 Payment Method
707.16.5 Centralized Postage Payment System
707.16.6 Periodicals Accuracy, Grading, and Evaluation Program
707.16.6.1 General
707.16.6.2 Program Elements
707.16.6.3 Participation
707.17.0 Documentation
707.17.1 Postage Statement
707.17.2 Documentation
707.17.3 Basic Standards for Documentation
707.17.3.1 General
707.17.3.2 Format
707.17.3.3 Presenting Documentation
707.17.3.4 Multiple Standards
707.17.3.5 Additional Information
707.17.4 Basic Standards for Postage Statements
707.17.4.1 General
707.17.4.2 Reporting Multiple Mailings on One Statement
707.17.4.3 Facsimile Postage Statements
707.17.4.4 Advertising Percentage
707.17.4.5 Measuring Advertising
707.17.4.6 Waiving Nonadvertising Prices
707.17.4.7 Copies of Previous Issues
707.17.4.8 Mailing While Application Pending
707.17.4.9 Sequenced Postage Statement
707.17.4.10 Official Mail
707.17.4.11 News Agent’s Statement
707.17.5 Monthly Postage Statements
707.17.5.1 General
707.17.5.2 Measuring Advertising
707.17.5.3 Determining Combined Weight
707.17.6 Detailed Zone Listing for Periodicals
707.17.6.1 Basic Standards
707.17.6.2 Format
707.17.6.3 Zone Abbreviations
707.17.7 Additional Standards
707.17.7.1 Presorted Mailings
707.17.7.2 Destination Entry Price Mailings
707.17.7.3 Outside-County Bundle and Container Price Documentation
707.18.0 General Mail Preparation
707.18.1 Definition of Presort
707.18.2 Definition of Mailings
707.18.3 Presort Terms
707.18.4 Mail Preparation Terms
707.18.5 FSS Preparation
707.19.0 Bundles
707.19.1 General
707.20.0 Sacks and Trays
707.20.1 Basic Standards
707.20.1.1 General
707.20.1.2 Letter Tray Sizes
707.20.1.3 Tray Sleeving and Strapping
707.20.1.4 Strapping Exception
707.20.1.5 Origin/Entry 3-Digit/Scheme Trays
707.20.1.6 Flats and Irregular Parcels—Origin/Entry SCF Sacks
707.20.1.7 Flats and Irregular Parcels—Origin Mixed ADC Sacks
707.20.2 Letter Tray Preparation
707.20.3 Sack Preparation
707.20.4 Use of Flat Trays (Optional)
707.20.4.1 General
707.20.4.2 Flat Tray Preparation
707.21.0 Sack and Tray Labels
707.21.1 Basic Standards
707.21.1.1 General
707.21.1.2 Line 1 (Destination Line)
707.21.1.3 Line 2 (Content Line)
707.21.1.4 Line 3 (Office of Mailing or Mailer Information Line)
707.21.1.5 Extraneous Information
707.21.1.6 Abbreviations
707.21.2 Sack Labels
707.21.2.1 Physical Characteristics
707.21.2.2 Additional Standards for Automation-Compatible Flats
707.21.3 Tray Labels
707.21.3.1 Placement
707.21.3.2 Physical Characteristics
707.22.0 Preparing Nonbarcoded (Presorted) Periodicals
707.22.1 Basic Standards
707.22.1.1 General
707.22.1.2 Additional Standards for Nonletter-Size Mailing Jobs Containing More Than
707.22.1.3 Documentation
707.22.1.4 Merged Containerization of Nonletter-Size Carrier Route, Barcoded, and N
707.22.2 Bundle Preparation
707.22.3 Firm Bundles
707.22.4 Bundles With Fewer Than Six Pieces
707.22.5 Tray Preparation—Letter-Size Pieces
707.22.6 Sack Preparation—Flat-Size Pieces and Parcels
707.22.7 Optional Tray Preparation—Flat-Size Nonbarcoded Pieces
707.23.0 Preparing Carrier Route Periodicals
707.23.1 Basic Standards
707.23.1.1 General
707.23.1.2 Documentation
707.23.1.3 Sequencing
707.23.1.4 Merged Containerization of Nonletter-Size Carrier Route and Machinable
707.23.2 Bundle Preparation
707.23.2.1 General
707.23.2.2 Walk-Sequence Identification
707.23.2.3 Bundling and Labeling
707.23.3 Preparation—Letter-Size Pieces
707.23.3.1 Basic Preparation
707.23.3.2 Tray Line 2 for Simplified Address
707.23.4 Preparation—Flat-Size Pieces and Irregular Parcels
707.23.4.1 Sacking and Labeling
707.23.4.2 Exception to Sacking
707.23.5 Firm Bundles
707.23.6 Bundles With Fewer Than Six Pieces
707.23.7 Multi-Box Section Bundles—Optional Preparation
707.23.8 Delivery Sequence Information
707.23.8.1 General
707.23.8.2 Missing Addresses
707.23.8.3 Pieces With Simplified Address
707.23.8.4 Pieces Without Simplified Address
707.23.8.5 Out-of-Date Sequencing Information
707.23.8.6 Line-of-Travel Sequence
707.23.9 Delivery Sequence Documentation
707.23.9.1 General
707.23.9.2 High Density Price Mail
707.23.9.3 Saturation Mail—Simplified Address
707.23.9.4 Saturation Mail—Other
707.23.9.5 High Density and Saturation Mail
707.23.9.6 Carrier Route Mail
707.24.0 Preparing Letter-Size Barcoded (Automation) Periodicals
707.24.1 Basic Standards
707.24.1.1 General
707.24.1.2 Mailings
707.24.1.3 Documentation
707.24.1.4 Marking
707.24.1.5 General Preparation
707.24.2 Additional Standards
707.24.2.1 Preparing Barcoded Price Letters
707.24.2.2 Tray Line 2
707.25.0 Preparing Flat-Size Barcoded (Automation) Periodicals
707.25.1 Basic Standards
707.25.1.1 General
707.25.1.2 Documentation
707.25.1.3 Marking
707.25.1.4 Bundle Preparation
707.25.1.5 Scheme Bundle Preparation
707.25.1.6 Sack Preparation
707.25.1.7 Exception—Barcoded and Nonbarcoded Flats on Pallets
707.25.1.8 Bundles With Fewer Than Six Pieces
707.25.1.9 Cotraying, Cosacking, and Cobundling With Nonbarcoded and Carrier Route
707.25.1.10 Merged Containerization With Nonbarcoded and Carrier Route Flats
707.25.2 Physical Standards
707.25.3 Bundling and Labeling
707.25.4 Sacking and Labeling
707.25.5 Optional Tray Preparation—Flat-Size Barcoded Pieces
707.26.0 Physical Criteria for Nonmachinable Flat-Size Periodicals
707.26.1 General
707.26.2 Weight and Size
707.26.3 Flexibility and Deflection
707.26.4 Additional Criteria
707.27.0 Combining Multiple Editions or Publications
707.27.1 Description
707.27.2 Authorization
707.27.2.1 Basic Standards
707.27.2.2 Denial
707.27.2.3 Termination
707.27.3 Minimum Volume
707.27.4 Labeling
707.27.5 Documentation
707.27.6 Additional Standards
707.27.7 Postage Statements
707.27.8 Postage Payment
707.27.9 Deposit of Mail
707.28.0 Enter and Deposit
707.28.1 Service Objectives
707.28.2 Basic Standards
707.28.3 Exceptional Dispatch
707.28.3.1 General
707.28.3.2 Intended Use
707.28.3.3 Prohibited Use
707.28.3.4 Destination Prices
707.28.3.5 Applying for Exceptional Dispatch
707.28.3.6 Decision on Application
707.28.3.7 Appeal
707.28.4 Deposit at AMC/AMF
707.28.4.1 General
707.28.4.2 Applying for AMF Deposit
707.28.4.3 Fee
707.28.4.4 Publisher Responsibilities
707.28.4.5 Nonconforming Mailers
707.29.0 Destination Entry
707.29.1 Basic Standards
707.29.1.1 Price Application
707.29.1.2 Documentation
707.29.2 Destination Network Distribution Center
707.29.2.1 Definition
707.29.2.2 Price Eligibility
707.29.3 Destination Area Distribution Center
707.29.3.1 Definition
707.29.3.2 Price Eligibility
707.29.4 Destination Sectional Center Facility
707.29.4.1 Definition
707.29.4.2 Price Eligibility
707.29.5 Destination Flat Sequencing System (DFSS) Facility Entry
707.29.5.1 Definition
707.29.5.2 Eligibility
707.29.6 Destination Delivery Unit
707.29.6.1 Definition
707.29.6.2 Price Eligibility
707.29.6.3 Maximum Volume
707.29.6.4 Deposit Schedule
707.29.6.5 Vehicle Unloading
707.30.0 Additional Mailing Offices
707.30.1 Basic Standards
707.30.1.1 Facility
707.30.1.2 Definition
707.30.1.3 Postage
707.30.2 Additional Standards
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207.3.3.1
207.3.3.2
207.3.3.3
207.3.3.4
207.3.3.5
207.3.3.6
207.3.3.7
207.3.3.8
207.3.3.9
207.3.3.10
207.3.3.11
207.3.4
207.3.4.1
207.3.4.2
207.3.4.3
207.3.4.4
207.3.5
207.3.5.1
207.3.5.2
207.3.5.3
207.3.5.4
207.3.5.5
207.3.5.6
207.3.5.7
207.3.5.8
207.3.6
207.3.6.1
207.3.6.2
207.3.6.3
207.3.6.4
207.4.0
207.4.1
207.4.1
207.4.2
207.4.3
207.4.3.1
207.4.3.2
207.4.3.3
207.4.4
207.4.5
207.5.1
207.5.2
207.4.6
207.4.6.1
207.4.6.2
207.4.6.3
207.4.7
207.4.7.1
207.4.7.2
207.4.8
207.4.8.1
207.4.8.2
207.4.8.3
207.4.8.4
207.4.9
207.4.9.1
207.4.9.2
207.4.9.3
207.4.10
207.4.11
207.4.11.1
207.4.11.2
207.4.11.3
207.4.11.4
207.4.11.5
207.4.12
207.4.12.1
207.4.12.2
207.4.13
207.4.13.1
207.4.13.2
207.4.13.3
207.4.13.4
207.4.13.5
207.5.0
207.5.1
207.5.1.1
207.5.1.2
207.5.1.3
207.5.1.4
207.5.1.5
207.5.1.6
207.5.1.7
207.5.1.8
207.5.1.9
207.5.1.10
207.5.2
207.5.2.1
207.5.2.2
207.5.3
207.5.3.1
207.5.3.2
207.5.3.3
207.5.3.4
207.5.3.5
207.5.3.6
207.5.3.7
207.5.4
207.5.4.1
207.5.4.2
207.5.4.3
207.6.0
207.6.1
207.6.1.1
207.6.1.2
207.6.1.3
207.6.2
207.6.2.1
207.6.2.2
207.6.2.3
207.6.3
207.6.3.1
207.6.3.2
207.6.4
207.6.4.1
207.6.4.2
207.6.5
207.6.6
207.6.6.1
207.6.6.2
207.6.6.3
207.6.6.4
207.6.6.5
207.6.7
207.6.7.1
207.6.7.2
207.6.7.3
207.6.7.4
207.7.0
207.7.1
207.7.2
207.7.3
207.7.4
207.7.5
207.7.6
207.7.7
207.7.8
207.7.9
207.7.9.1
207.7.9.2
207.7.9.3
207.7.9.4
207.7.9.5
207.7.9.6
207.7.9.7
207.7.9.8
207.8.0
207.8.1
207.8.1.1
207.8.1.2
207.8.1.3
207.8.1.4
207.8.2
207.8.2.1
207.8.2.2
207.8.2.3
207.8.3
207.8.3.1
207.8.3.2
207.8.3.3
207.8.3.4
207.8.4
207.8.4.1
207.8.4.2
207.9.0
207.9.1
207.9.1.1
207.9.1.2
207.9.1.3
207.9.1.4
207.9.1.5
207.9.1.6
207.9.1.7
207.9.1.8
207.9.1.9
207.9.2
207.9.3
207.9.3.1
207.9.3.2
207.9.3.3
207.9.3.4
207.9.3.5
207.9.3.6
207.9.3.7
207.9.3.8
207.9.3.9
207.9.3.10
207.10.0
207.10.1
207.10.1.1
207.10.1.2
207.10.1.3
207.10.2
207.10.2.1
207.10.2.2
207.10.2.3
207.10.2.4
207.10.2.5
207.10.2.6
207.10.2.7
207.10.2.8
207.10.2.9
207.10.2.10
207.10.3
207.10.3.1
207.10.3.2
207.10.4
207.10.4.1
207.10.4.2
207.10.4.3
207.10.4.4
207.10.5
207.10.5.1
207.10.5.2
207.10.6
207.10.6.1
207.10.6.2
207.10.7
207.10.7.1
207.10.7.2
207.10.7.3
207.10.7.4
207.10.7.5
207.10.7.6
207.11.0
207.11.1
207.11.1.1
207.11.1.2
207.11.1.3
207.11.1.4
207.11.2
207.11.2.1
207.11.2.2
Deleted
207.11.2.3
207.11.3
207.11.3.1
207.11.3.2
207.11.3.3
207.11.4
207.11.5
207.12.0
207.12.1
207.12.1.1
207.12.1.2
207.12.1.3
207.17.0
207.12.2
207.12.3
207.12.3.1
207.12.3.2
207.12.3.3
207.13.0
207.13.1
207.13.1.1
207.13.1.2
207.13.1.3
207.13.1.4
207.17.0
207.13.2
207.13.2.1
207.13.2.2
207.13.3
207.13.3.1
207.13.3.2
207.13.3.3
207.13.3.4
207.13.4
207.13.5
207.14.0
207.14.1
207.14.2
207.14.3
207.14.4
207.14.4.1
207.14.4.2
207.14.4.3
207.14.5
207.14.5.1
207.14.5.2
207.14.5.3
207.14.5.4
207.14.5.5
207.14.5.6
207.14.5.7
207.14.5.8
207.15.0
207.15.1
207.15.2
207.15.3
207.15.4
207.16.0
207.16.1
207.16.2
207.16.3
207.16.4
207.16.5
207.16.6
207.16.6.1
207.16.6.2
207.16.6.3
207.17.0
203.1.0 and 203.2.0.
203.1.1
203.2.1
203.2.1
203.2.6
203.2.3 and 203.3.4
203.2.5
203.2.7
207.17.2
203.1.1
203.1.2
203.1.3
207.17.2.1
207.17.2.2
207.17.2.3
207.17.2.4
207.17.2.5
207.17.2.6
207.17.2.7
207.17.2.8
207.17.3
207.17.3.1
Deleted
207.17.3.2
207.17.4
207.17.4.1
207.17.4.2
207.17.4.3
207.17.5
207.17.5.1
Deleted
207.17.5.2
207.18.0
207.18.1
207.18.2
207.18.3
207.18.4
207.18.5
207.19.0
207.19.0
207.20.0
207.20.1
203.4.0 and 203.5.0.
203.4.2
203.4.4
203.4.5
207.20.1.2
207.20.1.3
207.20.1.4
203.4.3
203.5.0
203.6.0
203.4.6.1
203.4.6.2
207.21.0
207.21.1
207.21.1.1
203.4.11
203.4.12
203.4.13
203.4.15
203.4.14
203.5.5
203.5.5
207.21.1.2
203.4.16
203.4.16
203.4.10
207.22.0
207.22.1
207.22.1.1
207.22.1.2
207.17.0
207.22.1.3
207.22.2
207.22.3
207.22.4
207.22.5
207.22.6
207.22.7
207.23.0
207.23.1
207.23.1.1
207.17.0
207.23.1.2
207.23.1.3
207.23.2
207.23.2.1
207.23.2.2
207.23.2.3
207.23.3
207.23.3.1
207.23.3.2
207.23.4
207.23.4.1
207.23.4.2
207.23.5
207.23.6
207.23.7
207.23.8
207.23.8.1
207.23.8.2
207.23.8.3
207.23.8.4
207.23.8.5
207.23.8.6
207.23.9
207.23.9.1
207.23.9.2
207.23.9.3
207.23.9.4
207.23.9.5
207.23.9.6
207.24.0
207.24.1
207.24.1.1
207.24.1.2
207.17.0
207.23.1.3
207.24.1.4
207.24.2
207.24.2.1
207.24.2.2
207.25.0
207.25.1
207.25.1.1
207.25.1.2
207.25.1.3
207.25.1.4
207.25.1.5
207.25.1.6
207.25.1.7
207.25.1.8
207.25.1.9
207.25.1.10
207.25.2
207.25.3
207.25.4
207.25.5
207.26.0
207.26.1
207.26.2
207.26.3
207.26.4
207.27.0
207.27.1
207.27.2
207.27.2.1
207.27.2.2
207.27.2.3
207.27.3
207.27.4
207.27.5
207.27.6
207.27.7
207.27.8
207.27.9
207.28.0
207.28.1
207.28.2
207.28.3
207.28.3.1
207.28.3.2
207.28.3.3
207.28.3.4
207.28.3.5
207.28.3.6
207.28.3.7
207.28.4
207.28.4.1
207.28.4.2
207.28.4.3
207.28.4.4
207.28.4.5
207.29.0
207.29.1
207.29.1
207.17.0
207.29.2
207.29.2.1
207.29.2.2
207.29.3
207.29.3.1
207.29.3.2
207.29.4
207.29.4.1
207.29.4.2
207.29.5
207.29.5.1
207.29.5.2
207.29.6
207.29.6.1
207.29.6.2
207.29.6.3
207.29.6.4
207.29.6.5
207.30.0
207.30.1
207.30.1.1
207.30.1.2
207.30.1.3
207.30.2
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201c Courtesy Reply Mal 505a
230a Move Update 602a
230b First-Class Mail Nonmachinable Letters 230a
230c First-Class Mail Machinable Letters and Postcards 230b
230d First-Class Mail Automation Letters and Postcards 230c
301 Physical Standards for Commercial Flats 201c
301a Designing Flats for Automated Processing 201d
330a First-Class Mail Nonautomation Flats 230d
330b First-Class Mail Automation Flats 230e
340a Standard Mail Nonautomation Flats 240e
340b Standard Mail Automation Flats 240f
340c Standard Mail Carrier Route Flats 240g
360 Bound Printed Matter Flats 260a
370 Media Mail and Library Mail Presorted Flats 270a
401 Physical Standards for Commercial Parcels 201e
401a Designing Parcels for Automated Processing 201f
410 Priority Mail Express 210
420 Priority Mail 220
430 First-Class Package Service Presorted Parcels 280
440a Standard Mail Machinable Parcels 240h
440b Standard Mail Irregular Parcels 240i
440c Standard Mail Carrier Route Marketing Parcels 240j
440d Standard Mail Marketing Parcels 240k
450 Parcel Select 250
460 Bound Printed Matter Irregular and Machinable Parcels 260b
470 Media Mail and Library Mail Machinable Parcels 270b
707a Periodicals Nonprofit, Classroom, and Science-0f-Agricult 207a
707b Periodicals In-County Prices/Preferred Prices 207b
707c Periodicals Nonbarcoded Letters 207c
707d Periodicals Nonbarcoded Flats 207d
707e Periodicals Barcoded (Automation) Letters 207e
707f Periodicals Barcoded (Automation) Flats 207f