96-5499. Changes in Domestic Mail Classifications and Rates

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 49 (Tuesday, March 12, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10220-10250]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-5499]

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Part III

Postal Service

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Changes in Domestic Mail Classifications and Rates; Notice

Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 49 / Tuesday, March 12, 1996 /
Notices

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POSTAL SERVICE

Changes in Domestic Mail Classifications and Rates

AGENCY: Postal Service.
ACTION: Notice of implementation of changes to the Domestic Mail
Classification Schedule and accompanying rate changes.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the changes to the Domestic Mail
Classification Schedule and the accompanying rate changes to be
implemented as a result of the decision of the Governors of the Postal
Service on Classification Reform I.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Grayson M. Poats, (202) 268-2981.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 24, 1995, pursuant to its authority
under 39 U.S.C. 3621 et seq., the Postal Service filed with the Postal
Rate Commission (PRC) a request for a recommended decision on a number
of mail classification reform proposals (``Classification Reform I''),
PRC Docket No. MC95-1. The PRC published a notice in the Federal
Register on April 3, 1995 (60 FR 16888-16893) describing the Postal
Service's request and offering interested parties an opportunity to
intervene.
On January 26, 1996, the PRC issued an Opinion and Recommended
Decision 2 in Docket No. MC95-1. The PRC's recommendation made
significant revisions to some of the mail classification structure and
rates requested by the Postal Service and included classification
recommendations that were not based on those proposed by the Postal
Service.
On March 4, 1996, the Governors of the Postal Service, pursuant to
their authority under 39 U.S.C. 3625, acted on the PRC's Recommended
Decision in Docket No. MC95-1 in two separate decisions. In one
decision, the Governors rejected the PRC's recommendations regarding
Courtesy Envelope Mail and Bulk Parcel Post. Decision of the Governors
of the United States Postal Service on the Recommended Decision of the
Postal Rate Commission on Courtesy Envelope Mail and Bulk Parcel Post,
Docket No. MC95-1 (March 4, 1996). In the second decision, the
Governors approved the remainder of the PRC's Classification Reform
recommendations and accompanying rate changes. Decision of the
Governors of the United States Postal Service on the Recommended
Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on Classification Reform I,
Docket No. MC95-1 (March 4, 1996). A copy of the attachments to that
Decision, setting forth the classification and rate changes approved by
the Governors, is set forth below.
Also on March 4, 1996, the Board of Governors of the Postal
Service, pursuant to their authority under 39 U.S.C. 3625(f),
determined to implement the rate and classification changes approved by
the Governors effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 1996 (Resolution No.
96-2).
In accordance with the Decision of the Governors and Resolution No.
96-2, the Postal Service hereby gives notice that the classification
and rate changes set forth below will become effective at 12:01 a.m. on
July 1, 1996. Implementing regulations also become effective at that
time, as noted elsewhere in this issue.
Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.

Attachment A to the Decision of the Governors of the United States
Postal Service on the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate
Commission on Classification Reform I, Docket No. MC95-1

March 4, 1996.

Changes to the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule

Amend Classification Schedule 500, Express Mail, by inserting the
italicized text and deleting the text in brackets, as follows:

Expedited Mail Classification Schedule

[Classification Schedule 500--Express Mail]
110 [500.01] Definition
[500.010] Expedited Mail is mail matter entered as Express Mail in
accordance with the provisions of this Schedule. Any matter eligible
for mailing may, at the option of the mailer, be mailed as Express
Mail.
120 [500.02] Description of Services
121 [500.020] Same Day Airport Service
Same Day Airport Service is available between designated airport
mail facilities.
122 [500.021] Custom Designed Service
122.1 General. Custom Designed service is available between
designated postal facilities or other designated locations for mailable
matter tendered in accordance with a service agreement between the
Postal Service and the mailer. Service under a service agreement shall
be offered in a manner consistent with 39 U.S.C. 403(c).
122.2 Service Agreement. [500.0211] A service agreement shall set
forth the following:
a. The scheduled place for each shipment tendered for service to
each specific destination;
b. Scheduled place for claim, or delivery, at destination for each
scheduled shipment;
c. Scheduled time of day for tender at origin and for claim or
delivery at destination.
122.3 Pickup and Delivery. [500.0212] Pickup at the mailer's
premises, and/or delivery at an address other than the destination
postal facility is provided under terms and conditions as prescribed by
the Postal Service.
122.4 [500.042] Commencement of Service Agreement. Service provided
pursuant to a service agreement shall commence not more than 10 days
after the signed service agreement is tendered to the Postal Service.
122.5 [500.043] Termination of Service Agreement[s]
122.51 Termination by Postal Service. [a.] Express Mail service
provided pursuant to a service agreement may be terminated by the
Postal Service upon 10 days' prior written notice to the mailer if:
a. [1.] Service cannot be provided for reasons beyond the control
of the Postal Service or because of changes in Postal Service
facilities or operations, or
b. [2.] The mailer fails to adhere to the terms of the service
agreement or this schedule.
122.52 Termination by Mailers. [b.] The mailer may terminate a
service agreement, for any reason, by notice to the Postal Service.
123 [500.022] Next Day Service and Second Day Service
123.1. Availability of Services. [500.0221] Next Day and Second
Day Services are available at designated retail postal facilities to
designated destination facilities or locations for items tendered by
the time or times prescribed by the Postal Service. [500.0222] Next Day
Service is available for overnight delivery. [500.0223] Second Day
Service is available for second day delivery.
123.2 Pickup Service. [500.0224] Pickup service is available for
Next Day and Second Day Services under terms and conditions as
prescribed by the Postal Service. Service shall be offered in a manner
consistent with 39 U.S.C. 403(c).
130 [500.03] Physical Limitations
[500.030] Express Mail may not exceed 70 pounds or 108 inches in length
and girth combined.

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140 Postage and Preparation

[500.081] Except as provided in Rate Schedules 121, 122 and 123, [501,
502 and 503] postage on Express Mail is charged on each piece. For
shipments tendered in Express Mail pouches under a service agreement,
each pouch is a piece.

150 Deposit and Delivery

151 [500.05] Deposit [of Mail]
[500.050] Express Mail must be deposited at places designated by the
Postal Service.
152 [500.040 Evidence of Mailing] Receipt
A receipt showing the time and date of mailing will be provided to
the mailer upon acceptance of Express Mail by the Postal Service. This
receipt serves as evidence of mailing.
153 [500.06] Service
[500.060] Express Mail service provides a high speed, high reliability
service. [500.0601] Same Day Airport Express Mail will be dispatched on
the next available transportation to the destination airport mail
facility. [500.0602] Custom Designed Express Mail will be available for
claim or delivery as specified in the service agreement.
154 [500.07] Forwarding and Return
[500.070] When Express Mail is returned, or forwarded, as prescribed by
the Postal Service, there will be no additional charge.

160 Ancillary Services

[500.090] The following services may be obtained in conjunction with
mail sent under this classification schedule upon payment of applicable
fees:

170 [500.08] Rates and Fees
[500.080] The rates for Express Mail are set forth in the following
rate schedules:

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[Rate] [s]
Schedule
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a. Same Day Airport....................................... [500] 121
b. Custom Designed........................................ [501] 122
c. Next Day Post Office-to-Post Office.................... [502] 123
d. Second Day Post Office-to-Post Office.................. [502] 123
e. Next Day Post Office-to-Addressee...................... [503] 123
f. Second Day Post Office-to-Addressee.................... [503] 123
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180[500.041] Insurance and Indemnity

181 Insurance Coverage

Express Mail is insured against loss, damage or rifling at no
additional charge.
182 Indemnity Coverage
182.1 Payment of Indemnity. Indemnity will be paid by the Postal
Service as follows:
a. For document reconstruction the maximum liability is $50,000 per
piece, up to $500,000 per occurrence regardless of the number of
claimants, to be paid under terms and conditions prescribed by the
Postal Service.
b. For merchandise the maximum liability is $500 to be paid under
terms and conditions prescribed by the Postal Service.
c. For mailings valued at $15 or less, for negotiable items, or
currency or bullion, the indemnity is $15 to be paid under terms and
conditions prescribed by the Postal Service.
182.2 [500.0411] Indemnity Not Available. Indemnity will not be
paid by the Postal Service for loss, damage or rifling:
a. Of nonmailable matter;
b. Due to improper packaging;
c. Seizure by any agency of government; or,
d. Due to war, insurrection or civil disturbances.
183 [500.044] Insurance Claims And Procedures
Claims for refunds of postage or insurance must be filed within the
period of time and under terms and conditions prescribed by the Postal
Service.
184 Refunds
184.1 Same Day Airport. [500.045] The Postal Service will refund
the postage for Same Day Airport Express Mail not available for claim
by the time specified, unless the delay is caused by:
a. Strikes or work stoppage;
b. Delay or cancellation of flights; or
c. Governmental action beyond the control of Postal Service or air
carriers.
184.2 Custom Designed. [500.046] Except where a service agreement
provides for claim, or delivery, of Custom Designed Express Mail more
than 24 hours after scheduled tender at point of origin, the Postal
Service will refund postage for such mail not available for claim, or
not delivered, within 24 hours of mailing, unless the item was delayed
by strike or work stoppage.
184.3 Next Day. [500.047] Unless the item was delayed by strike or
work stoppage, the Postal Service will refund postage for Next Day
Express Mail not available for claim or not delivered:
a. By 10:00 a.m., or earlier time(s) prescribed by the Postal
Service, of the next delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Post
Office service;
b. By 3:00 p.m., or earlier time(s) prescribed by the Postal
Service, of the next delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-
Addressee service.
184.4 Second Day. [500.048] Unless the item was delayed by strike
or work stoppage, the Postal Service will refund postage for Second Day
Express Mail not available for claim or not delivered:
a. By 10:00 a.m., or earlier time(s) prescribed by the Postal
Service, of the second delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Post
Office service;
b. By 3:00 p.m., or earlier time(s) prescribed by the Postal
Service, of the second delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-
Addressee service.
Delete Classification Schedule 100, First-Class Mail, in its
entirety and replace it with the following:
First-Class Mail Classification Schedule
210 Definition
Any matter eligible for mailing may, at the option of the mailer,
be mailed as First-Class Mail. The following must be mailed as First-
Class Mail, unless mailed as Express Mail or exempt under title 39,
United States Code, or except as authorized under sections 344.12,
344.23 and 443:
a. Mail sealed against postal inspection as set forth in section
5000;
b. Matter wholly or partially in handwriting or typewriting except
as specifically permitted by sections 312, 313, 323, 344.22, and 446;
c. Matter having the character of actual and personal
correspondence except as specifically permitted by sections 312, 313,
323, 344.22, and 446; and
d. Bills and statements of account.
220 Description of Subclasses
221 Letters and Sealed Parcels Subclass
221.1 General. The Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass consists of
First-Class Mail weighing 11 ounces or less that is not mailed under
section 222 or 223.
221.2 Regular Rate Categories. The regular rate categories consist
of Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail not mailed under section
221.3.
221.21 Single Piece Rate Category. The single piece rate category
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regular rate Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail not mailed under
section 221.22.
221.22 Presort Rate Category. The Presort rate category applies to
Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as prescribed by the Postal
Service; and
c. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements
prescribed by the Postal Service.
221.24 Nonstandard Size Surcharge. Regular rate category Letters
and Sealed Parcels subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is
nonstandard size mail, as defined in section 232.
221.25 Presort Discount for Pieces Weighing More Than Two Ounces.
Presort rate category Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail is
eligible for an additional presort discount on each piece weighing more
than two ounces.
221.3 Automation Rate Categories
221.31 General. The automation rate categories consist of Letters
and Sealed Parcels subclass mail weighing 11 ounces or less that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal
Service;
c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not
including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the Postal Service;
and
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other
preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
221.32 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to
letter-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section
221.33, 221.34, or 221.35.
221.33 Three-Digit Rate Category. The three-digit rate category
applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to
single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by
the Postal Service.
221.34 Five-Digit Rate Category. The five-digit rate category
applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to
single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by
the Postal Service.
221.35 Carrier Route Rate Category. The carrier route rate
category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted
to carrier routes. It is available only for those carrier routes
prescribed by the Postal Service.
221.36 Basic Flats Rate Category. The basic flats rate category
applies to flat-size automation rate category mail not mailed under
section 221.37.
221.37 Three- and Five-Digit Flats Rate Category. The three- and
five-digit flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate
category mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP
Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
221.38 Nonstandard Size Surcharge. Flat-size automation rate
category pieces are subject to a surcharge if they are nonstandard size
mail, as defined in section 232.
221.39 Presort Discount for Pieces Weighing More Than Two Ounces.
Presorted automation rate category mail is eligible for an additional
presort discount on each piece weighing more than two ounces.
222 Postal and Post Cards Subclass
222.1 Definition
222.11 Postal Card. A postal card is a card with postage imprinted
or impressed on it and supplied by the Postal Service for the
transmission of messages.
222.12 Post Card. A post card is a privately printed mailing card
for the transmission of messages. To be eligible to be mailed as a
First-Class post card, a card must be of uniform thickness and must not
exceed any of the following dimensions:
a. 6 inches in length;
b. 4\1/4\ inches in width;
c. 0.016 inch in thickness.
222.13 Double Cards. Double postal or post cards may be mailed as
postal or post cards. A double postal or post card consists of two
attached cards, one of which may be detached by the receiver and
returned by mail as a single postal or post card.
222.2 Restriction. A mailpiece with any of the following
characteristics is not mailable as a postal or post card unless it is
prepared as prescribed by the Postal Service:
a. Numbers or letters unrelated to postal purposes appearing in the
address portion of the card;
b. Punched holes;
c. Vertical tearing guide;
d. An address portion which is smaller than the remainder of the
card.
222.3 Regular Rate Categories
222.31 Single Piece Rate Category. The single piece rate category
applies to regular rate Postal and Post Cards subclass mail not mailed
under section 222.32.
222.32 Presort Rate Category. The presort rate category applies to
Postal and Post Cards subclass mail that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as prescribed by the Postal
Service; and
c. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements
prescribed by the Postal Service.
222.4 Automation Rate Categories
222.41 General. The automation rate categories consist of Postal
and Post Cards subclass mail that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal
Service;
c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not
including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the Postal Service;
and
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other
preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
222.42 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to
automation rate category cards not mailed under section 222.43, 222.44,
or 222.45.
222.43 Three-Digit Rate Category. The three-digit rate category
applies to automation rate category cards presorted to single or
multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by the Postal
Service.
222.44 Five-Digit Rate Category. The five-digit rate category
applies to automation rate category cards presorted to single or
multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by the Postal
Service.
222.45 Carrier Route Rate Category. The carrier route rate
category applies to automation rate category cards presorted to carrier
routes. It is available only for those carrier routes prescribed by the
Postal Service.
223 Priority Mail
223.1 General. The Priority Mail subclass consists of:
a. First-Class Mail weighing more than 11 ounces; and
b. Any mailable matter which, at the option of the mailer, is
mailed for expeditious mailing and transportation.
223.2 Single Piece Priority Mail Rate Category. The single piece
Priority Mail rate category applies to Priority Mail subclass mail not
mailed under section 223.3.
223.3 Presorted Priority Mail Rate Category. The presorted
Priority Mail rate category applies to Priority Mail subclass mail
that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 300 pieces;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as prescribed by the Postal
Service; and
c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation
requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.

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223.4 Flat Rate Envelope. Priority Mail subclass mail sent in a
``flat rate'' envelope provided by the Postal Service is charged the
two-pound rate.
223.5 Pickup Service. Pickup service is available for Priority
Mail subclass mail under terms and conditions prescribed by the Postal
Service.
223.6 Bulky Parcels. Priority Mail subclass mail weighing less
than 15 pounds, and measuring over 84 inches in length and girth
combined, is charged a minimum rate equal to that for a 15-pound parcel
for the zone to which the piece is addressed.
230 Physical Limitations
231 Size and Weight
First-Class Mail may not exceed 70 pounds or 108 inches in length
and girth combined. Additional size and weight limitations apply to
individual First-Class Mail subclasses.
232 Nonstandard Size Mail
Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail weighing one ounce or less
is nonstandard size if:
a. Its aspect ratio does not fall between 1 to 1.3 and 1 to 2.5
inclusive; or
b. It exceeds any of the following dimensions:
i. 11.5 inches in length;
ii. 6.125 inches in width; or
iii. 0.25 inch in thickness.
240 Postage and Preparation
Postage on First-Class Mail must be paid as set forth in section
3000. Postage is computed separately on each piece of mail. Pieces not
within the same postage rate increment may be mailed at other than a
single piece rate as part of the same mailing only when specific
methods approved by the Postal Service for ascertaining and verifying
postage are followed. All mail mailed at other than a single piece rate
must have postage paid in a manner not requiring cancellation.
250 Deposit and Delivery
251 Deposit
First-Class Mail must be deposited at places and times designated
by the Postal Service.
252 Service
First-Class Mail receives expeditious handling and transportation,
except that when First-Class Mail is attached to or enclosed with mail
of another class, the service of that class applies.
253 Forwarding and Return
First-Class Mail that is undeliverable-as-addressed is forwarded or
returned to the sender without additional charge.
260 Ancillary Services
First-Class Mail, except as otherwise noted, will receive the
following additional services upon payment of the fees prescribed in
the corresponding schedule:

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Service Schedule
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a. Address correction..................... SS-1
b. Business reply mail.................... SS-2
c. Certificates of mailing................ SS-4
d. Certified mail......................... SS-5
e. COD.................................... SS-6
f. Insured mail........................... SS-9
g. Registered mail........................ SS-14
h. Special delivery....................... SS-17
i. Return receipt (merchandise only)...... SS-16
j. Merchandise return..................... SS-20
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270 Rates and Fees
The rates and fees for First-Class Mail are set forth in the
following rate schedules:

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Schedule
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a. Letters and Sealed Parcels............................. 221
b. Postal and Post Cards.................................. 222
c. Priority Mail.......................................... 223
d. Fees................................................... 1000
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280 Authorizations and Licenses
The fee set forth in Rate Schedule 1000 must be paid once each year
at each office of mailing by any person who mails other than single
piece First-Class Mail. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at
any First-Class rate. Delete in their entirety Classification Schedules
300 and 400, Third-Class Mail and Fourth-Class Mail, with the exception
of section 400.0202, and replace them with the following:

Standard Mail Classification Schedule

310 Definition
311 General
Any mailable matter may be mailed as Standard Mail except:
a. Matter required to be mailed as First-Class Mail;
b. Copies of a publication that is entered as Periodicals class
mail, except copies sent by a printer to a publisher, and except copies
that would have traveled at the former second-class transient rate.
(The transient rate applied to individual copies of second-class mail
forwarded and mailed by the public, as well as to certain sample copies
mailed by publishers.)
312 Printed Matter
Printed matter, including printed letters which according to
internal evidence are being sent in identical terms to several persons,
but which do not have the character of actual or personal
correspondence, may be mailed as Standard Mail. Printed matter does not
lose its character as Standard Mail when the date and name of the
addressee and of the sender are written thereon. For the purposes of
the Standard Mail Classification Schedule, ``printed'' does not include
reproduction by handwriting or typewriting.
313 Written Additions
Standard Mail may have the following written additions placed on
the wrapper, on a tag or label attached to the outside of the parcel,
or inside the parcel, either loose or attached to the article:
a. Marks, numbers, name, or letters descriptive of contents;
b. ``Please Do Not Open Until Christmas,'' or words of similar
import;
c. Instructions and directions for the use of an article in the
package;
d. Manuscript dedication or inscription not in the nature of
personal correspondence;
e. Marks to call attention to any word or passage in text;
f. Corrections of typographical errors in printed matter;
g. Manuscripts accompanying related proof sheets, and corrections
in proof sheets to include: corrections of typographical and other
errors, alterations of text, insertion of new text, marginal
instructions to the printer, and rewrites of parts if necessary for
correction;
h. Handstamped imprints, except when the added matter is itself
personal or converts the original matter to a personal communication;
i. An invoice.
320 Description of Subclasses
321 Subclasses Limited to Mail Weighing Less than 16 Ounces
321.1 Single Piece Subclass.
321.11 Definition. The Single Piece subclass consists of Standard
Mail weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under sections
321.2, 321.3, 321.4 or 323.
321.12 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to
Single Piece subclass mail not mailed under section 321.13.
321.13 Keys and Identification Devices Rate Category. The keys and
identification devices rate category applies to keys, identification
cards, identification tags, or similar identification devices mailed
without cover, and which bear, contain, or have securely attached the
name and complete address of a person, organization, or concern, with

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instructions to return to such address and a statement guaranteeing the
payment of postage due on delivery.
321.14 Nonstandard Size Surcharge. Single Piece subclass mail,
other than that mailed under section 321.13, is subject to a surcharge
if it is nonstandard size mail, as defined in section 333.3
321.2 Regular Subclass.
321.21 Definition. The Regular subclass consists of Standard Mail
weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under sections 321.1,
321.3, 321.4 or 323, and that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50
pounds of addressed pieces;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as prescribed by the Postal
Service; and
c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation
requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
321.22 Regular Rate Categories.
321.221 Basic Sortation Rate Category. Mailers must sort Regular
subclass mail as prescribed by the Postal Service. Mail which is not
presorted to three-digit or five-digit ZIP Code areas or to carrier
routes qualifies for the basic rates in Rate Schedule 321.2A.
321.222 Basic Sortation, Pre-Barcoded Rate Category. The basic
sortation, pre-barcoded rate category applies to mail mailed under
section 321.21 which bears a barcode representing not more than 11
digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the
Postal Service, and which meets the machinability, addressing, and
barcoding specifications, and other preparation requirements prescribed
by the Postal Service.
321.223 Three- and Five-Digit Presort Level Rate Category. The
three- and five-digit presort level rate category applies to Regular
subclass mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP
Code destinations, as prescribed by the Postal Service.
321.224 Three-Digit Presort Level, Pre-Barcoded Rate Category. The
three-digit presort level, pre-barcoded rate category applies to
letter-size mail mailed under section 321.21 which is presorted to
three digits, which bears a barcode representing not more than 11
digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the
Postal Service, and which meets the machinability, addressing, and
barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements prescribed
by the Postal Service.
321.225 Five-Digit Presort Level, Pre-Barcoded Rate Category. The
five-digit presort level, pre-barcoded rate category applies to letter-
size mail mailed under section 321.21 which is presorted to five
digits, which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not
including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the Postal Service,
and which meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding
specifications and other preparation requirements prescribed by the
Postal Service.
321.226 Three- and Five-Digit Presort Level, Pre-Barcoded Rate
Category. The three- and five-digit presort level, pre-barcoded rate
category applies to flat-size mail mailed under section 321.21 which is
presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code
destinations as prescibed by the Postal Service, which bears a barcode
representing not more than 11 digits (not including ``correction''
digits) as prescribed by the Postal Service, and which meets the
machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other
preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
321.23 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts
apply to Regular subclass mail prepared as prescribed by the Postal
Service and addressed for delivery within the service area of the BMC
(or auxiliary service facility), or sectional center facility (SCF), at
which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service.
321.3 Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass.
321.31 Definition. The Enhanced Carrier Route subclass consists of
Standard Mail weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under
section 321.1, 321.2, 321.4 or 323, and that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50
pounds of addressed pieces;
b. Is prepared, marked, and presented as prescribed by the Postal
Service;
c. Is presorted to carrier routes as prescribed by the Postal
Service;
d. Is sequenced as prescribed by the Postal Service; and
e. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation
requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
321.32 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to
Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail not mailed under section 321.33,
321.34 or 321.35.
321.33 Basic Pre-Barcoded Rate Category. The basic pre-barcoded
rate category applies to letter-size Enhanced Carrier Route subclass
mail which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not
including ``correction'' digits), as prescribed by the Postal Service,
and which meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding
specifications and other preparation requirements prescribed by the
Postal Service.
321.34 High Density Rate Category. The high density rate category
applies to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walk-
sequence order and meeting the high density requirements prescribed by
the Postal Service.
321.35 Saturation Rate Category. The saturation rate category
applies to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walk-
sequence order and meeting the saturation requirements prescribed by
the Postal Service.
321.36 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts
apply to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail prepared as prescribed by
the Postal Service and addressed for delivery within the service area
of the BMC (or auxiliary service facility), sectional center facility
(SCF), or destination delivery unit (DDU) at which it is entered, as
defined by the Postal Service.
321.4 Nonprofit Subclass.
321.41 Definition.
321.411 General. The Nonprofit subclass consists of Standard Mail
weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under section 321.1,
321.2, 321.3 or 323, and that is prepared in quantities of at least 50
pounds or 200 pieces, presorted and marked as prescribed by the Postal
Service, and mailed by authorized nonprofit organizations or
associations of the following types:

a. Religious,
b. Educational,
c. Scientific,
d. Philanthropic,
e. Agricultural,
f. Labor,
g. Veterans',
h. Fraternal,
i. Qualified political committees.

321.412 Nonprofit Organizations and Associations. Nonprofit
organizations or associations are organizations or associations not
organized for profit, none of the net income of which benefits any
private stockholder or individual, and which meet the qualifications
set forth below for each type of organization or association. The
standard of primary purpose applies to each type of organization or
association, except veterans' and fraternal. The standard of primary
purpose requires that each type of organization or association be both
organized and operated for the primary purpose. The following are the
types of organizations or associations which may qualify as authorized
nonprofit organizations or associations.

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a. Religious. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is one
of the following:
i. To conduct religious worship;
ii. To support the religious activities of nonprofit organizations
whose primary purpose is to conduct religious worship;
iii. To perform instruction in, to disseminate information about,
or otherwise to further the teaching of particular religious faiths or
tenets.
b. Educational. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is
one of the following:
i. The instruction or training of the individual for the purpose of
improving or developing his capabilities;
ii. The instruction of the public on subjects beneficial to the
community. An organization may be educational even though it advocates
a particular position or viewpoint so long as it presents a
sufficiently full and fair exposition of the pertinent facts to permit
an individual or the public to form an independent opinion or
conclusion. On the other hand, an organization is not educational if
its principal function is the mere presentation of unsupported opinion.
c. Scientific. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is
one of the following:
i. To conduct research in the applied, pure or natural sciences;
ii. To disseminate systematized technical information dealing with
applied, pure or natural sciences.
d. Philanthropic. A nonprofit organization primarily organized and
operated for purposes beneficial to the public. Philanthropic
organizations include, but are not limited to, organizations which are
organized for:
i. Relief of the poor and distressed or of the underprivileged;
ii. Advancement of religion;
iii. Advancement of education or science;
iv. Erection or maintenance of public buildings, monuments, or
works;
v. Lessening of the burdens of government;
vi. Promotion of social welfare by organizations designed to
accomplish any of the above purposes or:
(A) To lessen neighborhood tensions;
(B) To eliminate prejudice and discrimination;
(C) To defend human and civil rights secured by law; or
(D) To combat community deterioration and juvenile delinquency.
e. Agricultural. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is
the betterment of the conditions of those engaged in agricultural
pursuits, the improvement of the grade of their products, and the
development of a higher degree of efficiency in agriculture. The
organization may advance agricultural interests through educational
activities; the holding of agricultural fairs; the collection and
dissemination of information concerning cultivation of the soil and its
fruits or the harvesting of marine resources; the rearing, feeding, and
management of livestock, poultry, and bees, or other activities
relating to agricultural interests. The term agricultural nonprofit
organization also includes any nonprofit organization whose primary
purpose is the collection and dissemination of information or materials
relating to agricultural pursuits.
f. Labor. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is the
betterment of the conditions of workers. Labor organizations include,
but are not limited to, organizations in which employees or workmen
participate, whose primary purpose is to deal with employers concerning
grievances, labor disputes, wages, hours of employment and working
conditions.
g. Veterans'. A nonprofit organization of veterans of the armed
services of the United States, or an auxiliary unit or society of, or a
trust or foundation for, any such post or organization.
h. Fraternal. A nonprofit organization which meets all of the
following criteria:
i. Has as its primary purpose the fostering of brotherhood and
mutual benefits among its members;
ii. Is organized under a lodge or chapter system with a
representative form of government;
iii. Follows a ritualistic format; and
iv. Is comprised of members who are elected to membership by vote
of the members.
i. Qualified political committees. The term ``qualified political
committee'' means a national or State committee of a political party,
the Republican and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committees, the
Democratic National Congressional Committee, and the National
Republican Congressional Committee:
i. The term ``national committee'' means the organization which, by
virtue of the bylaws of a political party, is responsible for the day-
to-day operation of such political party at the national level; and
ii. The term ``State committee'' means the organization which, by
virtue of the bylaws of a political party, is responsible for the day-
to-day operation of such political party at the State level.
321.413 Limitation on Authorization. An organization authorized to
mail at the nonprofit Standard rates for qualified nonprofit
organizations may mail only its own matter at these rates. An
organization may not delegate or lend the use of its permit to mail at
special Standard rates to any other person, organization or
association.
321.42 Nonprofit Rate Categories.
321.421 Basic Sortation Rate Category. Mailers must sort Nonprofit
subclass mail as prescribed by the Postal Service. Mail which is not
presorted to three-digit or five-digit ZIP Code areas or to carrier
routes qualifies for the basic rates in Rate Schedule 321.4.
321.422 Basic Sortation, ZIP + 4 Rate Category. The basic
sortation, ZIP + 4 rate category applies to mail mailed under section
321.421 which bears a proper ZIP + 4 code and which meets the
machinability, address readability and other preparation requirements
prescribed by the Postal Service.
321.423 Basic Sortation, Pre-Barcoded Rate Category. The basic
sortation, pre-barcoded rate category applies to mail mailed under
section 321.421 which bears a barcode representing not more than 11
digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the
Postal Service, and which meets the machinability, addressing, and
barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements prescribed
by the Postal Service.
321.424 Three- and Five-Digit Presort Level Rate Category. The
three- and five-digit presort level rate category applies to Nonprofit
subclass mail which is presorted to three-digit or five-digit ZIP Code
areas. The mail must be prepared in the manner prescribed by the Postal
Service.
321.425 Three- and Five-Digit Presort Level, ZIP + 4 Rate
Category. The three- and five-digit presort level, ZIP + 4 rate
category applies to mail mailed under section 321.424 which bears a
proper ZIP + 4 code and which meets the machinability, address
readability and other preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal
Service.
321.426 Three-Digit Presort Level, Pre-Barcoded Rate Category. The
three-digit presort level, pre-barcoded rate category applies to mail
mailed under section 321.424 which is presorted to three digits, which
bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including
``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the Postal Service, and which
meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and
other preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
321.427 Five-Digit Presort Level, Pre-Barcoded Rate Category. The
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applies to mail mailed under section 321.424 which is presorted to five
digits, which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not
including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the Postal Service,
and which meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding
specifications, and other preparation requirements prescribed by the
Postal Service.
321.428 Carrier Route Presort Level Rate Category. The carrier
route presort level rate category applies to Nonprofit subclass mail
which is presorted to a carrier route, with at least 10 pieces to each
carrier route. The mail must be prepared in the manner prescribed by
the Postal Service.
321.429 Pre-barcoded Flats Rate Category. The pre-barcoded flats
rate category applies to Nonprofit subclass flat size pieces which are
properly prepared and presorted, bear a barcode as prescribed by the
Postal Service, and meet the flats machinability and address
readability specifications of the Postal Service. Such flats must be
presented for mailing in a manner which does not require cancellation.
321.43 Nonprofit Subclass Discounts.
321.431 Saturation Discount. The saturation discount applies to
Nonprofit subclass mail presented in a carrier route presort mailing
which is walk sequenced and which meets the saturation and preparation
requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
321.432 125-Piece Walk-sequence Discount. The 125-piece walk-
sequence discount applies to Nonprofit subclass mail presented in a
carrier route presort mailing which is walk sequenced and contains a
minimum of 125 pieces per carrier route, and which meets the
preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
321.433 Destination Entry Discount. The destination entry discount
applies to Nonprofit subclass mail which is destined for delivery
within the service area of the BMC (or auxiliary service facility),
sectional center facility (SCF), or destination delivery unit (DDU) at
which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service.
322 Subclasses Limited to Mail Weighing 16 Ounces or More.
322.1 Parcel Post Subclass.
322.11 Definition. The Parcel Post subclass consists of Standard
Mail weighing 16 ounces or more that is not mailed under sections
322.3, 323.1, or 323.2.
322.12 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to all
Parcel Post subclass mail not mailed under sections 322.13 or 322.14.
322.14 Destination BMC Rate Category. Parcel Post subclass mail is
eligible for destination BMC rates if it is included in a mailing of at
least 50 pieces deposited at the destination BMC, auxiliary service
facility, or other equivalent facility, as prescribed by the Postal
Service.
322.15 Intra-BMC Discount. Basic rate category Parcel Post
subclass mail is eligible for the intra-BMC discount if it originates
and destinates within the same BMC or auxiliary service facility
service area, Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico.
322.16 Nonmachinable Surcharge. Basic rate category Parcel Post
subclass mail that does not meet machinability criteria prescribed by
the Postal Service is subject to a nonmachinable surcharge.
322.17 Pickup Service. Pickup service is available for Parcel Post
subclass mail under terms and conditions prescribed by the Postal
Service.
322.2 [Reserved]
322.3 Bound Printed Matter Subclass.
322.31 Definition. The Bound Printed Matter subclass consists of
Standard Mail weighing at least 16 ounces, but not more than 10 pounds,
which:
a. Consists of advertising, promotional, directory, or editorial
material, or any combination thereof;
b. Is securely bound by permanent fastenings including, but not
limited to, staples, spiral bindings, glue, and stitching; loose leaf
binders and similar fastenings are not considered permanent;
c. Consists of sheets of which at least 90 percent are imprinted
with letters, characters, figures or images or any combination of
these, by any process other than handwriting or typewriting;
d. Does not have the nature of personal correspondence;
e. Is not stationery, such as pads of blank printed forms.
322.32 Single Piece Rate Category. The single piece rate category
applies to Bound Printed Matter subclass mail which is not mailed under
section 322.33 or 322.34.
322.33 Bulk Rate Category. The bulk rate category applies to Bound
Printed Matter subclass mail prepared in a mailing of at least 300
pieces, prepared and presorted as prescribed by the Postal Service.
322.34 Carrier Route Presort Rate Category. The carrier route rate
category applies to Bound Printed Matter subclass mail prepared in a
mailing of at least 300 pieces of carrier route presorted mail,
prepared and presorted as prescribed by the Postal Service.
323 Subclasses With No 16-Ounce Limitation
323.1 Special Subclass.
323.11 Definition. The Special subclass consists of Standard Mail
of the following types:
a. Books, including books issued to supplement other books, of at
least eight printed pages, consisting wholly of reading matter or
scholarly bibliography or reading matter with incidental blank spaces
for notations, and containing no advertising matter other than
incidental announcements of books. Not more than three of the
announcements may contain as part of their format a single order form,
which may also serve as a post card. The order forms permitted in this
subsection are in addition to and not in lieu of order forms which may
be enclosed by virtue of any other provision;
b. 16 millimeter or narrower width films which must be positive
prints in final form for viewing, and catalogs of such films, of 24
pages or more, at least 22 of which are printed, except when sent to or
from commercial theaters;
c. Printed music, whether in bound form or in sheet form;
d. Printed objective test materials and accessories thereto used by
or in behalf of educational institutions in the testing of ability,
aptitude, achievement, interests and other mental and personal
qualities with or without answers, test scores or identifying
information recorded thereon in writing or by mark;
e. Sound recordings, including incidental announcements of
recordings and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such
recordings. Not more than three of the announcements permitted in this
subsection may contain as part of their format a single order form,
which may also serve as a post card. The order forms permitted in this
subsection are in addition to and not in lieu of order forms which may
be enclosed by virtue of any other provision;
f. Playscripts and manuscripts for books, periodicals and music;
g. Printed educational reference charts, permanently processed for
preservation;
h. Printed educational reference charts, including but not limited
to
i. Mathematical tables,
ii. Botanical tables,
iii. Zoological tables, and
iv. Maps produced primarily for educational reference purposes;
i. Looseleaf pages and binders therefor, consisting of medical
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hospitals, medical schools, and medical students; and
j. Computer-readable media containing prerecorded information and
guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such media.
323.12 Single Piece Rate Category. The single piece rate category
applies to Special subclass mail not mailed under section 323.13 or
323.14.
323.13 Level A Presort Rate Category. The Level A presort rate
category applies to mailings of at least 500 pieces of Special subclass
mail, prepared and presorted to five-digit destination ZIP Codes as
prescribed by the Postal Service.
323.14 Level B Presort Rate Category. The Level B presort rate
category applies to mailing of at least 500 pieces of Special subclass
mail, prepared and presorted to destination Bulk Mail Centers as
prescribed by the Postal Service.
323.2 Library Subclass.
323.21 Definition.
323.211 General. The Library subclass consists of Standard Mail of
the following types, separated or presorted as prescribed by the Postal
Service:
a. Matter designated in subsection 323.213, loaned or exchanged
(including cooperative processing by libraries) between:
i. Schools or colleges, or universities;
ii. Public libraries, museums and herbaria, nonprofit religious,
educational, scientific, philanthropic, agricultural, labor, veterans'
or fraternal organizations or associations, or between such
organizations and their members, readers or borrowers.
b. Matter designated in subsection 323.214, mailed to or from
schools, colleges, universities, public libraries, museums and herbaria
and to or from nonprofit religious, educational, scientific,
philanthropic, agricultural, labor, veterans' or fraternal
organizations or associations; or
c. Matter designated in subsection 323.215, mailed from a publisher
or a distributor to a school, college, university or public library.
323.212 Definition of Nonprofit Organizations and Associations.
Nonprofit organizations or associations are organizations or
associations not organized for profit, none of the net income of which
benefits any private stockholder or individual, and which meet the
qualifications set forth below for each type of organization or
association. The standard of primary purpose applies to each type of
organization or association, except veterans' and fraternal. The
standard of primary purposes requires that each type of organization or
association be both organized and operated for the primary purpose. The
following are the types of organizations or associations which may
qualify as authorized nonprofit organizations or associations:
a. Religious. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is one
of the following:
i. To conduct religious worship;
ii. To support the religious activities of nonprofit organizations
whose primary purpose is to conduct religious worship;
iii. To perform instruction in, to disseminate information about,
or otherwise to further the teaching of particular religious faiths or
tenets.
b. Educational. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is
one of the following:
i. The instruction or training of the individual for the purpose of
improving or developing his capabilities;
ii. The instruction of the public on subjects beneficial to the
community.
An organization may be educational even though it advocates a
particular position or viewpoint so long as it presents a sufficiently
full and fair exposition of the pertinent facts to permit an individual
or the public to form an independent opinion or conclusion. On the
other hand, an organization is not educational if its principal
function is the mere presentation of unsupported opinion.
c. Scientific. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is
one of the following:
i. To conduct research in the applied, pure or natural sciences;
ii. To disseminate systematized technical information dealing with
applied, pure or natural sciences.
d. Philanthropic. A nonprofit organization primarily organized and
operated for purposes beneficial to the public. Philanthropic
organizations include, but are not limited to, organizations which are
organized for:
i. Relief of the poor and distressed or of the underprivileged;
ii. Advancement of religion;
iii. Advancement of education or science;
iv. Erection or maintenance of public buildings, monuments, or
works;
v. Lessening of the burdens of government;
vi. Promotion of social welfare by organizations designed to
accomplish any of the above purposes or:
(A) To lessen neighborhood tensions;
(B) To eliminate prejudice and discrimination;
(C) To defend human and civil rights secured by law; or
(D) To combat community deterioration and juvenile delinquency.
e. Agricultural. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is
the betterment of the conditions of those engaged in agricultural
pursuits, the improvement of the grade of their products, and the
development of a higher degree of efficiency in agriculture. The
organization may advance agricultural interests through educational
activities; the holding of agricultural fairs; the collection and
dissemination of information concerning cultivation of the soil and its
fruits or the harvesting of marine resources; the rearing, feeding, and
management of livestock, poultry, and bees, or other activities
relating to agricultural interests. The term agricultural nonprofit
organization also includes any nonprofit organization whose primary
purpose is the collection and dissemination of information or materials
relating to agricultural pursuits.
f. Labor. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is the
betterment of the conditions of workers. Labor organizations include,
but are not limited to, organizations in which employees or workmen
participate, whose primary purpose is to deal with employers concerning
grievances, labor disputes, wages, hours of employment and working
conditions.
g. Veterans'. A nonprofit organization of veterans of the armed
services of the United States, or an auxiliary unit or society of, or a
trust or foundation for, any such post or organization.
h. Fraternal. A nonprofit organization which meets all of the
following criteria:
i. Has as its primary purpose the fostering of brotherhood and
mutual benefits among its members;
ii. Is organized under a lodge or chapter system with a
representative form of government;
iii. Follows a ritualistic format; and
iv. Is comprised of members who are elected to membership by vote
of the members.
323.213 Library subclass mail under section 323.211a. Matter
eligible for mailing as Library subclass mail under section 323.211a
consists of:
a. Books consisting wholly of reading matter or scholarly
bibliography or reading matter with incidental blank spaces for
notations and containing no advertising other than incidental
announcements of books;
b. Printed music, whether in bound form or in sheet form;
c. Bound volumes of academic theses in typewritten or other
duplicated form;
d. Periodicals, whether bound or unbound;
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f. Other library materials in printed, duplicated or photographic
form or in the form of unpublished manuscripts; and
g. Museum materials, specimens, collections, teaching aids, printed
matter and interpretative materials intended to inform and to further
the educational work and interest of museums and herbaria.
323.214 Library subclass mail under section 323.211b. Matter
eligible for mailing as Library subclass mail under section 323.211b
consists of:
a. 16-millimeter or narrower width films; filmstrips;
transparencies; slides; microfilms; all of which must be positive
prints in final form for viewing;
b. Sound recordings;
c. Museum materials, specimens, collections, teaching aids, printed
matter, and interpretative materials intended to inform and to further
the educational work and interests of museums and herbaria;
d. Scientific or mathematical kits, instruments or other devices;
e. Catalogs of the materials in section 323.214 a through d and
guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such materials.
323.215 Library subclass mail under section 323.211c. Matter
eligible for mailing as Library subclass mail under section 323.211c
consists of books, including books to supplement other books,
consisting wholly of reading matter or scholarly bibliography or
reading matter with incidental blank spaces for notations, and
containing no advertising matter other than incidental announcements of
books.
323.22 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to all
Library subclass mail.
330 Physical Limitations
331 Size
Standard Mail may not exceed 108 inches in length and girth
combined. Additional size limitations apply to individual Standard Mail
subclasses. The maximum size for mail presorted to carrier route in the
Enhanced Carrier Route and Nonprofit subclasses is 14 inches in length,
11.75 inches in width, and 0.75 inch in thickness. For merchandise
samples mailed with detached address cards, the carrier route maximum
dimensions apply to the detached address cards and not to the samples.
332 Weight
Standard Mail may not weigh more than 70 pounds. Additional weight
limitations apply to individual Standard Mail subclasses.
333 Nonstandard Size Mail
Single Piece subclass mail weighing one ounce or less is
nonstandard size if:
a. Its aspect ratio does not fall between 1 to 1.3 and 1 to 2.5
inclusive; or
b. It exceeds any of the following dimensions:
i. 11.5 inches in length;
ii. 6.125 inches in width; or
iii. 0.25 inch in thickness.
340 Postage and Preparation
341 Postage
Postage must be paid as set forth in section 3000. When the postage
computed at a Single Piece, Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route or
Nonprofit Standard rate is higher than the rate prescribed in any of
the Standard subclasses listed in 322 or 323 for which the piece also
qualifies (or would qualify, except for weight), the piece is eligible
for the applicable lower rate. All mail mailed at a bulk or presort
rate must have postage paid in a manner not requiring cancellation.
342 Preparation
All pieces in a Standard mailing must be separately addressed. All
pieces in a Standard mailing must be identified as prescribed by the
Postal Service, and must contain the ZIP Code of the addressee when
prescribed by the Postal Service. All Standard mailings must be
prepared and presented as prescribed by the Postal Service. Two or more
Standard mailings may be commingled and mailed only when specific
methods approved by the Postal Service for ascertaining and verifying
postage are followed.
343 Non-Identical Pieces
Pieces not identical in size and weight may be mailed at a bulk or
presort rate as part of the same mailing only when specific methods
approved by the Postal Service for ascertaining and verifying postage
are followed.
344 Attachments and Enclosures
344.1 Single Piece, Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, and Nonprofit
Subclasses (section 321).
344.11 General. First-Class Mail may be attached to or enclosed in
Standard books, catalogs, and merchandise entered under section 321.
The piece must be marked as prescribed by the Postal Service. Except as
provided in section 344.12, additional postage must be paid for the
attachment or enclosure as if it had been mailed separately. Otherwise,
the entire combined piece is subject to the First-Class rate for which
it qualifies.
344.12 Incidental First-Class Attachments and Enclosures. First-
Class Mail, as defined in section 210 b through d, may be attached to
or enclosed with Standard merchandise entered under section 321,
including books but excluding merchandise samples, with postage paid on
the combined piece at the applicable Standard rate, if the attachment
or enclosure is incidental to the piece to which it is attached or with
which it is enclosed.
344.2 Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library
Subclasses (sections 322 and 323).
344.21 General. First-Class Mail or Standard Mail from any of the
subclasses listed in section 321 (Single Piece, Regular, Enhanced
Carrier Route or Nonprofit) may be attached to or enclosed in Standard
Mail mailed under sections 322 and 323. The piece must be marked as
prescribed by the Postal Service. Except as provided in sections 344.22
and 344.23, additional postage must be paid for the attachment or
enclosure as if it had been mailed separately. Otherwise, the entire
combined piece is subject to the First-Class or section 321 Standard
rate for which it qualifies (unless the rate applicable to the host
piece is higher), or, if a combined piece with a section 321 Standard
Mail attachment or enclosure weighs 16 ounces or more, the piece is
subject to the Parcel Post rate for which it qualifies.
344.22 Specifically Authorized Attachments and Enclosures. Standard
Mail mailed under sections 322 and 323 may contain enclosures and
attachments as prescribed by the Postal Service and as described in
section 323.11 a and e, with postage paid on the combined piece at the
Standard rate applicable to the host piece.
344.23 Incidental First-Class Attachments and Enclosures. First-
Class Mail that meets one or more of the definitions in section 210 b
through d, may be attached to or enclosed with Standard Mail mailed
under section 322 or 323, with postage paid on the combined piece at
the Standard rate applicable to the host piece, if the attachment or
enclosure is incidental to the piece to which it is attached or with
which it is enclosed.
350 Deposit and Delivery
351 Deposit
Standard Mail must be deposited at places and times designated by
the Postal Service.
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353 Forwarding and Return
353.1 Single Piece, Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, and Nonprofit
Subclasses (section 321).
Undeliverable-as-addressed Standard Mail mailed under section 321
will be returned on request of the mailer, or forwarded and returned on
request of the mailer. Undeliverable-as-addressed combined First-Class
and Standard pieces will be returned as prescribed by the Postal
Service. The Single Piece Standard rate is charged for each piece
receiving return only service. Charges for forwarding-and-return
service are assessed only on those pieces which cannot be forwarded and
are returned. The charge for those returned pieces is the appropriate
Single Piece Standard rate for the piece plus that rate multiplied by a
factor equal to the number of section 321 Standard pieces nationwide
that are successfully forwarded for every one piece that cannot be
forwarded and must be returned.
353.2 Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library
Subclasses (sections 322 and 323).
Undeliverable-as-addressed Standard Mail mailed under sections 322
and 323 will be forwarded on request of the addressee, returned on
request of the mailer, or forwarded and returned on request of the
mailer. Pieces which combine Standard Mail from one of the subclasses
described in 322 and 323 with First-Class Mail or Standard Mail from
one of the subclasses described in 321 will be forwarded if
undeliverable-as-addressed, and returned if undeliverable, as
prescribed by the Postal Service. When Standard Mail mailed under
sections 322 and 323 is forwarded or returned from one post office to
another, additional charges will be based on the appropriate Single
Piece Standard rate.
360 Ancillary Services
361 All Subclasses
All Standard Mail will receive the following services upon payment
of the appropriate fees:

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Service Schedule
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a. Address correction...................... SS-1
b. Certificates of mailing indicating that SS-4
a specified number of pieces have been
mailed.
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Certificates of mailing are not available for Regular, Enhanced
Carrier Route, and Nonprofit subclass mail when postage is paid by
permit imprint.
362 Single Piece, Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and
Library Subclasses
Single Piece, Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and
Library subclass mail will receive the following additional services
upon payment of the appropriate fees:

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Service Schedule
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a. Certificates of mailing................. SS-4
b. COD..................................... SS-6
c. Insured mail............................ SS-9
d. Special delivery........................ SS-17
e. Special handling........................ SS-18
f. Return receipt (merchandise only)....... SS-16
g. Merchandise return...................... SS-20
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Insurance, special delivery, special handling, and COD services may
not be used selectively for individual pieces in a multi-piece Parcel
Post subclass mailing unless specific methods approved by the Postal
Service for ascertaining and verifying postage are followed.
370 Rates and Fees
The rates and fees for Standard Mail are set forth as follows:

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Schedule
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a. Single Piece subclass................... 321.1
b. Regular subclass........................ 321.2
c. Enhanced Carrier Route subclass......... 321.3
d. Nonprofit subclass...................... 321.4
e. Parcel Post subclass:
Basic.................................... 322.1A
Destination BMC.......................... 322.1B
f. Bound Printed Matter subclass:
Single Piece............................. 322.3A
Bulk and Carrier Route................... 322.3B
g. Special subclass........................ 323.1
h. Library subclass........................ 323.2
i. Fees.................................... 1000
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380 Authorizations and Licenses
381 Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, and Nonprofit Subclasses
A mailing fee as set forth in Rate Schedule 1000 must be paid once
each year by mailers of Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, and Nonprofit
subclass mail.
382 Special Subclass
A presort mailing fee as set forth in Rate Schedule 1000 must be
paid once each year at each office of mailing by or for any person who
mails presorted Special subclass mail. Any person who engages a
business concern or other individuals to mail presorted Special
subclass mail must pay the fee.
383 Parcel Post Subclass
A mailing fee as set forth in Rate Schedule 1000 must be paid once
each year by mailers of Destination BMC rate category mail in the
Parcel Post subclass.
Delete Classification Schedule 200, Second-Class Mail, in its
entirety and replace it with the following:

Periodicals Classification Schedule

410 Definition
411 General Requirements
411.1 Definition. A publication may qualify for mailing under the
Periodicals Classification Schedule if it meets all of the requirements
in sections 411.2 through 411.5 and the requirements for one of the
qualification categories in sections 412 through 415. Eligibility for
specific Periodicals rates is prescribed in section 420.
411.2 Periodicals. Periodicals class mail is mailable matter
consisting of newspapers and other periodical publications. The term
``periodical publications'' includes, but is not limited to:
a. Any catalog or other course listing including mail announcements
of legal texts which are part of post-bar admission education issued by
any institution of higher education or by a nonprofit organization
engaged in continuing legal education.
b. Any looseleaf page or report (including any index, instruction
for filing, table, or sectional identifier which is an integral part of
such report) which is designed as part of a looseleaf reporting service
concerning developments in the law or public policy.
411.3 Issuance.
411.31 Regular Issuance. Periodicals class mail must be regularly
issued at stated intervals at least four times a year, bear a date of
issue, and be numbered consecutively.
411.32 Separate Publication. For purposes of determining
Periodicals rate eligibility, an ``issue'' of a newspaper or other
periodical shall be deemed to be a separate publication when the
following conditions exist:
a. The issue is published at a regular frequency more often than
once a month either on (1) the same day as another regular issue of the
same publication; or (2) on a day different from regular issues of the
same publication, and
b. More than 10 percent of the total number of copies of the issue
is distributed on a regular basis to recipients who do not subscribe to
it or request it, and
c. The number of copies of the issue distributed to nonsubscribers
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nonrequesters is more than twice the number of copies of any other
issue distributed to nonsubscribers or nonrequesters on that same day,
or, if no other issue that day, any other issue distributed during the
same period. ``During the same period'' shall be defined as the periods
of time ensuing between the distribution of each of the issues whose
eligibility is being examined. Such separate publications must
independently meet the qualifications for Periodicals eligibility.
411.4 Office of Publication. Periodicals class mail must have a
known office of publication. A known office of publication is a public
office where business of the publication is transacted during the usual
business hours. The office must be maintained where the publication is
authorized original entry.
411.5 Printed Sheets. Periodicals class mail must be formed of
printed sheets. It may not be reproduced by stencil, mimeograph, or
hectograph processes, or reproduced in imitation of typewriting.
Reproduction by any other printing process is permissible. Any style of
type may be used.
412 General Publications
412.1 Definition. To qualify as a General Publication, Periodicals
class mail must meet the requirements in section 411 and in sections
412.2 through 412.4.
412.2 Dissemination of Information. A General Publication must be
originated and published for the purpose of disseminating information
of a public character, or devoted to literature, the sciences, art, or
some special industry.
412.3 Paid Circulation.
412.31 Total Distribution. A General Publication must be designed
primarily for paid circulation. At least 50 percent or more of the
copies of the publication must be distributed to persons who have paid
above a nominal rate.
412.32 List of Subscribers. A General Publication must be
distributed to a legitimate list of persons who have subscribed by
paying or promising to pay at a rate above nominal for copies to be
received during a stated time. Copies mailed to persons who are not on
a legitimate list of subscribers are nonsubscriber copies.
412.33 Nominal Rates. As used in section 412.31, nominal rate
means:
a. A token subscription price that is so low that it cannot be
considered a material consideration;
b. A reduction to the subscriber, under a premium offer or any
other arrangements, of more than 50 percent of the amount charged at
the basic annual rate for a subscriber to receive one copy of each
issue published during the subscription period. The value of a premium
is considered to be its actual cost to the publishers, the recognized
retail value, or the represented value, whichever is highest.
412.34 Nonsubscriber Copies.
412.341 Up to Ten Percent. Nonsubscriber copies, including sample
and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year
up to and including 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to
subscribers during the calendar year are mailable at the rates that
apply to subscriber copies provided that the nonsubscriber copies would
have been eligible for those rates if mailed to subscribers.
412.342 Over Ten Percent. Nonsubscriber copies, including sample
and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year,
in excess of 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to
subscribers during the calendar year which are presorted and commingled
with subscriber copies are charged the applicable rates for Regular
Periodicals. The 10 percent limitation for a publication is based on
the total number of all copies of that publication mailed to
subscribers during the calendar year.
412.35 Advertiser's Proof Copies. One complete copy of each issue
of a General Publication may be mailed to each advertiser in that issue
as an advertiser's proof copy at the rates that apply to subscriber
copies, whether the advertiser's proof copy is mailed to the advertiser
directly or, instead, to an advertising representative or agent of the
publication. These copies count as subscriber copies.
412.36 Expired Subscriptions. For six months after a subscription
has expired, copies of a General Publication may be mailed to a former
subscriber at the rates that apply to copies mailed to subscribers, if
the publisher has attempted during that six months to obtain payment,
or a promise to pay, for renewal. These copies do not count as
subscriber copies.
412.4 Advertising Purposes.
A General Publication may not be designed primarily for advertising
purposes. A publication is ``designed primarily for advertising
purposes'' if it:
a. Has advertising in excess of 75 percent in more than one-half of
its issues during any 12-month period;
b. Is owned or controlled by individuals or business concerns and
conducted as an auxiliary to and essentially for the advancement of the
main business or calling of those who own or control it;
c. Consists principally of advertising and editorial write-ups of
the advertisers;
d. Consists principally of advertising and has only a token list of
subscribers, the circulation being mainly free;
e. Has only a token list of subscribers and prints advertisements
free for advertisers who pay for copies to be sent to a list of persons
furnished by the advertisers; or
f. Is published under a license from individuals or institutions
and features other businesses of the licensor.
413 Requester Publications
413.1 Definition. A publication which is circulated free or mainly
free may qualify for Periodicals class as a Requester Publication if it
meets the requirements in sections 411, and 413.2 through 413.4.
413.2 Minimum Pages. It must contain at least 24 pages.
413.3 Advertising Purposes.
413.31 Advertising Percentage. It must devote at least 25 percent
of its pages to nonadvertising and not more than 75 percent to
advertisements.
413.32 Ownership and Control. It must not be owned or controlled
by one or more individuals or business concerns and conducted as an
auxiliary to and essentially for the advancement of the main business
or calling of those who own or control it.
413.4 Circulated to Requesters.
413.41 List of Requesters. It must have a legitimate list of
persons who request the publication, and 50 percent or more of the
copies of the publication must be distributed to persons making such
requests. Subscription copies paid for or promised to be paid for,
including those at or below a nominal rate may be included in the
determination of whether the 50 percent request requirement is met.
Persons will not be deemed to have requested the publication if their
request is induced by a premium offer or by receipt of material
consideration, provided that mere receipt of the publication is not
material consideration.
413.42 Nonrequester Copies.
413.421 Up to Ten Percent. Nonrequester copies, including sample
and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year
up to and including 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to
requesters during the calendar year are mailable at the rates that
apply to requester copies provided that the nonrequester copies would
have been eligible for those rates if mailed to requesters.
413.422 Over Ten Percent. Nonrequester copies, including sample
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any time during the calendar year, in excess of 10 percent of the total
number of copies mailed to requesters during the calendar year which
are presorted and commingled with requester copies are charged the
applicable rates for Regular Periodicals. The 10 percent limitation for
a publication is based on the total number of all copies of that
publication mailed to requesters during the calendar year.
413.43 Advertiser's Proof Copies. One complete copy of each issue
of a Requester Publication may be mailed to each advertiser in that
issue as an advertiser's proof copy at the rates that apply to
requester copies, whether the advertiser's proof copy is mailed to the
advertiser directly or, instead, to an advertising representative or
agent of the publication. These copies count as requester copies.
414 Publications of Institutions and Societies
414.1 Publisher's Own Advertising. Except as provided in section
414.2, a publication which meets the requirements of sections 411 and
412.4, and which contains no advertising other than that of the
publisher, qualifies for Periodicals class as a publication of an
institution or society if it is:
a. Published by a regularly incorporated institution of learning;
b. Published by a regularly established state institution of
learning supported in whole or in part by public taxation;
c. A bulletin issued by a state board of health or a state
industrial development agency;
d. A bulletin issued by a state conservation or fish and game
agency or department;
e. A bulletin issued by a state board or department of public
charities and corrections;
f. Published by a public or nonprofit private elementary or
secondary institution of learning or its administrative or governing
body;
g. Program announcements or guides published by an educational
radio or television agency of a state or political subdivision thereof,
or by a nonprofit educational radio or television station;
h. Published by or under the auspices of a benevolent or fraternal
society or order organized under the lodge system and having a bona
fide membership of not less than 1,000 persons;
i. Published by or under the auspices of a trade(s) union;
j. Published by a strictly professional, literary, historical, or
scientific society; or,
k. Published by a church or church organization.
414.2 General Advertising. A publication published by an
institution or society identified in sections 414.1 h through k, may
contain advertising of other persons, institutions, or concerns, if the
following additional conditions are met:
a. The publication is originated and published to further the
objectives and purposes of the society;
b. Circulation is limited to:
i. Copies mailed to members who pay either as a part of their dues
or assessment or otherwise, not less than 50 percent of the regular
subscription price;
ii. Other actual subscribers; and
iii. Exchange copies.
c. The circulation of nonsubscriber copies, including sample and
complimentary copies, does not exceed 10 percent of the total number of
copies referred to in 414.2b.
415 Publications of State Departments of Agriculture
A publication which is issued by a state department of agriculture
and which meets the requirements of sections 411 qualifies for
Periodicals class as a publication of a state department of agriculture
if it contains no advertising and is published for the purpose of
furthering the objects of the department.
416 Foreign Publications
Foreign newspapers and other periodicals of the same general
character as domestic publications entered as Periodicals class mail
may be accepted on application of the publishers thereof or their
agents, for transmission through the mail at the same rates as if
published in the United States. This section does not authorize the
transmission through the mail of a publication which violates a
copyright granted by the United States.
420 Description of Subclasses
421 Regular Subclass
421.1 Definition. The Regular subclass consists of Periodicals
class mail that is not mailed under section 423 and that:
a. Is presorted, marked, and presented as prescribed by the Postal
Service; and
b. Meets machinability, addressing, and other preparation
requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
421.2 Regular Pound Rates.
An unzoned pound rate applies to the nonadvertising portion of
Regular subclass mail. A zoned pound rate applies to the advertising
portion and may be reduced by applicable destination entry discounts.
The pound rate postage is the sum of the nonadvertising portion charge
and the advertising portion charge.
421.3 Regular Piece Rates.
421.31 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to all
Regular subclass mail not mailed under section 421.32 or 421.33.
421.32 Three-Digit City and Five-Digit Rate Category. The rates
for this category apply to Regular subclass mail presorted to three-
digit cities and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by the
Postal Service.
421.33 Carrier Route Rate Category. The carrier route rate
category applies to Regular subclass mail presorted to carrier routes
as prescribed by the Postal Service.
421.4 Regular Subclass Discounts.
421.41 Barcoded Letter Discounts. Barcoded letter discounts apply
to letter size Regular subclass mail mailed under sections 421.31 and
421.32 which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not
including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the Postal Service,
and which meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding
specifications and other preparation requirements prescribed by the
Postal Service.
421.42 Barcoded Flats Discounts. Barcoded flats discounts apply to
flat size Regular subclass mail mailed under sections 421.31 and 421.32
which bear a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not
including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by the Postal Service,
and meet the flats machinability, addressing, and barcoding
specifications and other preparation requirements prescribed by the
Postal Service.
421.43 High Density Discount. The high density discount applies to
Regular subclass mail mailed under section 421.33, presented in walk
sequence order, and meeting the high density and preparation
requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
421.44 Saturation Discount. The saturation discount applies to
Regular subclass mail mailed under section 421.33, presented in walk-
sequence order, and meeting the saturation and preparation requirements
prescribed by the Postal Service.
421.45 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts
apply to Regular subclass mail which is destined for delivery within
the service area of the destination sectional center facility (SCF) or
the destination delivery unit (DDU) in which it is entered, as defined
by the Postal Service. The DDU discount only applies to Carrier Route
rate category mail.
421.46 Nonadvertising Discount. The nonadvertising discount
applies to all Regular subclass mail and is determined by multiplying
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proportion of nonadvertising content by the discount factor set forth
in Rate Schedule 421 and subtracting that amount from the applicable
piece rate.
422 [Reserved]
423 Preferred Rate Periodicals
423.1 Definition. Periodicals class mail, other than publications
qualifying as Requester Publications, may qualify for Preferred Rate
Periodicals rates if it meets the applicable requirements for those
rates in sections 423.2 through 423.5.
423.2 Within County Subclass.
423.21 Definition. Within County mail consists of Preferred Rate
Periodicals class mail mailed in, and addressed for delivery within,
the county where published and originally entered, from either the
office of original entry or additional entry. In addition, a Within
County publication must meet one of the following conditions:
a. The total paid circulation of the issue is less than 10,000
copies; or
b. The number of paid copies of the issue distributed within the
county of publication is at least one more than one-half of the total
paid circulation of such issue.
423.22 Entry in an Incorporated City. For the purpose of
determining eligibility for Within County mail, when a publication has
original entry at an independent incorporated city which is situated
entirely within a county or which is contiguous to one or more counties
in the same state, such incorporated city shall be considered to be
within the county with which it is principally contiguous. Where more
than one county is involved, the publisher will select the principal
county.
423.3 Nonprofit Subclass.
423.31 Definition. Nonprofit mail is Preferred Rate Periodicals
class mail entered by authorized nonprofit organizations or
associations of the following types:
a. Religious,
b. Educational,
c. Scientific,
d. Philanthropic,
e. Agricultural,
f. Labor,
g. Veterans',
h. Fraternal, and
i. Associations of rural electric cooperatives,
j. One publication, which contains no advertising published by the
official highway or development agency of a state,
k. Program announcements or guides published by an educational
radio or television agency of a state or political subdivision thereof
or by a nonprofit educational radio or television station.
l. One conservation publication published by an agency of a state
which is responsible for management and conservation of the fish or
wildlife resources of such state.
423.32 Definitions of Nonprofit Organizations and Associations.
Nonprofit organizations or associations are organizations or
associations not organized for profit, none of the net income of which
benefits any private stockholder or individual, and which meet the
qualifications set forth below for each type of organization or
association. The standard of primary purpose applies to organizations
listed under section 423.31a through f. The standard of primary purpose
requires that each type of organization or association be both
organized and operated for the primary purpose.
a. Religious. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is one
of the following:
i. To conduct religious worship;
ii. To support the religious activities of nonprofit organizations
whose primary purpose is to conduct religious worship;
iii. To perform instruction in, to disseminate information about,
or otherwise to further the teaching of particular religious faiths or
tenets.
b. Educational. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is
one of the following:
i. The instruction or training of the individual for the purpose of
improving or developing his capabilities;
ii. The instruction of the public on subjects beneficial to the
community.
An organization may be educational even though it advocates a
particular position or viewpoint so long as it presents a sufficiently
full and fair exposition of the pertinent facts to permit an individual
or the public to form an independent opinion or conclusion. On the
other hand, an organization is not educational if its principal
function is the mere presentation of unsupported opinion.
c. Scientific. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is
one of the following:
i. To conduct research in the applied, pure or natural sciences;
ii. To disseminate systematized technical information dealing with
applied, pure or natural sciences.
d. Philanthropic. A nonprofit organization primarily organized and
operated for purposes beneficial to the public. Philanthropic
organizations include, but are not limited to, organizations which are
organized for:
i. Relief of the poor and distressed or of the underprivileged;
ii. Advancement of religion;
iii. Advancement of education or science;
iv. Erection or maintenance of public buildings, monuments, or
works;
v. Lessening of the burdens of government;
vi. Promotion of social welfare by organizations designed to
accomplish any of the above purposes or;
(a) To lessen neighborhood tensions;
(b) To eliminate prejudice and discrimination;
(c) To defend human and civil rights secured by law; or
(d) To combat community deterioration and juvenile delinquency.
e. Agricultural. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is
the betterment of the conditions of those engaged in agricultural
pursuits, the improvement of the grade of their products, and the
development of a higher degree of efficiency in agriculture. The
organization may advance agricultural interests through educational
activities; the holding of agricultural fairs; the collection and
dissemination of information concerning cultivation of the soil and its
fruits or the harvesting of marine resources; the rearing, feeding, and
management of livestock, poultry, and bees, or other activities
relating to agricultural interests. The term agricultural nonprofit
organization also includes any nonprofit organization whose primary
purpose is the collection and dissemination of information or materials
relating to agricultural pursuits.
f. Labor. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is the
betterment of the conditions of workers. Labor organizations include,
but are not limited to, organizations in which employees or workmen
participate, whose primary purpose is to deal with employers concerning
grievances, labor disputes, wages, hours of employment and working
conditions.
g. Veterans'. A nonprofit organization of veterans of the armed
services of the United States, or an auxiliary unit or society of, or a
trust or foundation for, any such post or organization.
h. Fraternal. A nonprofit organization which meets all of the
following criteria:
i. Has as its primary purpose the fostering of brotherhood and
mutual benefits among its members;
ii. Is organized under a lodge or chapter system with a
representative form of government;
iii. Follows a ritualistic format; and
iv. Is comprised of members who are elected to membership by vote
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423.4 Classroom Subclass. Classroom mail is of Preferred Rate
Periodicals class mail which, consists of religious, educational, or
scientific publications designed specifically for use in school
classrooms or religious instruction classes.
423.5 Science of Agriculture. Science of Agriculture mail consists
of Preferred Rate Periodicals class mail devoted to the science of
agriculture if the total number of copies of the publication furnished
during any 12-month period to subscribers residing in rural areas
amounts to at least 70 percent of the total number of copies
distributed by any means for any purpose.
423.6 Preferred Rate Discounts.
423.61 Destination Entry Discounts. Copies of any Preferred Rate
Periodicals class mail which are destined for delivery within the
destination sectional center facility (SCF) area or the destination
delivery unit (DDU) area in which they are entered, as defined by the
Postal Service, qualify for the applicable discount as set forth in
Rate Schedules 423.2, 423.3, and 423.4.
423.62 ZIP + 4 and Pre-barcoded Letter Discounts. Copies of any
automation compatible Preferred Rate Periodicals class mail which bear
a proper ZIP + 4 code, or which bear a barcode representing not more
than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as prescribed by
the Postal Service, and which meet the machinability, addressing, and
barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements prescribed
by the Postal Service qualify for the applicable ZIP + 4 or pre-
barcoding discounts as set forth in Rate Schedules 423.2, 423.3, and
423.4.
423.63 125-piece Walk-sequence Discount. Copies of Preferred Rate
Periodicals class mail presented in mailings which are walk sequenced
and contain a minimum of 125 pieces per carrier route and which meet
the preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal Service are
eligible for the applicable discount set forth in Rate Schedules 423.2,
423.3, and 423.4.
423.64 Saturation Discount. Saturation Preferred Rate Periodicals
class mail presented in mailings which are walk sequenced and which
meet the saturation and preparation requirements prescribed by the
Postal Service qualifies for the applicable discount set forth in Rate
Schedules 423.2, 423.3, and 423.4.
423.65 Pre-barcoded Flats Discounts. Pre-barcoded Preferred Rate
Periodicals class flats which are properly prepared and presorted,
which bear a barcode as prescribed by the Postal Service, and which
meet the flats machinability and address readability specifications of
the Postal Service, are eligible for the applicable discounts for pre-
barcoded flats set forth in Rate Schedules 423.2, 423.3, and 423.4.
430 Physical Limitations
There are no maximum size or weight limits for Periodicals class
mail.
440 Postage and Preparation
441 Postage. Postage must be paid on Periodicals class mail as set
forth in section 3000.
442 Presortation. Periodicals class mail must be presorted in
accordance with regulations prescribed by the Postal Service.
443 Attachments and Enclosures
443.1 General. First-Class Mail or Standard Mail from any of the
subclasses listed in section 321 (Single Piece, Regular, Enhanced
Carrier Route or Nonprofit) may be attached to or enclosed with
Periodicals class mail. The piece must be marked as prescribed by the
Postal Service. Except as provided in section 443.2, additional postage
must be paid for the attachment or enclosure as if it had been mailed
separately. Otherwise, the entire combined piece is subject to the
appropriate First-Class or section 321 Standard Mail rate for which it
qualifies (unless the rate applicable to the host piece is higher), or,
if a combined piece with a section 321 Standard Mail attachment or
enclosure weighs 16 ounces or more, the piece is subject to the Parcel
Post rate for which it qualifies.
443.2 Incidental First-Class Mail Attachments and Enclosures.
First-Class Mail that meets one or more of the definitions in sections
210 b through d may be attached to or enclosed with Periodicals class
mail, with postage paid on the combined piece at the applicable
Periodicals rate, if the attachment or enclosure is incidental to the
piece to which it is attached or with which it is enclosed.
444 Identification
Periodicals class mail must be identified as required by the Postal
Service. Nonsubscriber and nonrequester copies, including sample and
complimentary copies, must be identified as required by the Postal
Service.
445 Filing of Information
Information relating to Periodicals class mail must be filed with
the Postal Service in accordance with 39 U.S.C. 3685.
446 Enclosures and Supplements
Periodicals class mail may contain enclosures and supplements as
prescribed by the Postal Service. An enclosure or supplement may not
contain writing, printing or sign thereof or therein, in addition to
the original print, except as authorized by the Postal Service, or as
authorized under section 443.2.
450 Deposit and Delivery
451 Deposit
Periodicals class mail must be deposited at places and times
designated by the Postal Service.
452 Service
Periodicals class mail is given expeditious handling insofar as is
practicable.
453 Forwarding and Return
Undeliverable-as-addressed Periodicals class mail will be forwarded
or returned to the mailer, as prescribed by the Postal Service.
Undeliverable-as-addressed combined First-Class and Periodicals class
mail pieces will be forwarded or returned, as prescribed by the Postal
Service. Additional charges when Periodicals class mail is returned
will be based on the applicable Standard Mail rate.
460 Ancillary Services
Periodicals class mail will receive the following additional
service upon payment of the appropriate fee:

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Service Schedule
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Special delivery........................... SS-17
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470 Rates and Fees
The rates and fees for Periodicals class mail are set forth as
follows:

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Schedule
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a. Regular................................................ 421
b. Within County.......................................... 423.2
c. Nonprofit.............................................. 423.3
d. Classroom.............................................. 423.4
e. Science of Agriculture................................. 421
f. Fees................................................... 1000
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480 Authorizations and Licenses
481 Entry Authorizations
Prior to mailing at Periodicals rates, a publication must be
authorized for entry as Periodicals class mail by the Postal Service.
Each authorized publication will be granted one original entry
authorization at the post office where the office of publication is
maintained. An authorization for the establishment of an account to
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an additional entry office may be granted by the Postal Service upon
application by the publisher. An application for re-entry must be made
whenever the publisher proposes to change the publication's title,
frequency of issue or office of original entry.
482 Preferred Rate Authorization
Prior to mailing at Nonprofit, Classroom, and Science of
Agriculture rates, a publication must obtain an additional Postal
Service entry authorization to mail at those rates.
483 Mailing by Publishers and News Agents
Periodicals class mail may be mailed only by publishers or
registered news agents. A news agent is a person or concern engaged in
selling two or more Periodicals publications published by more than one
publisher. News agents must register at all post offices at which they
mail Periodicals class mail.
484 Fees
Fees for original entry, additional entry, re-entry, and
registration of a news agent are set forth in Rate Schedule 1000.
Amend Classification Schedules SS-1, -5, -6, -9, -13, -14, -16, -
17, -18, -19, -20, by inserting the italicized text and deleting the
text set off in brackets, as follows:

Classification Schedule SS-1--Address Correction Service

* * * * *
1.02 Description of Service
1.020 Address correction service is available to mailers of
postage prepaid mail of all classes. [Second-class]Periodicals class
mail will receive address correction service.
* * * * *
1.03 Requirements of the Mailer
1.030 Mail, other than [second]Periodicals class mail, sent under
this classification schedule must bear a request for address correction
service.
* * * * *

Classification Schedule SS-5--Certified Mail

* * * * *
5.02 Description of Service
5.020 Certified mail service is provided for matter mailed [under
Classification Schedule 100]as First-Class Mail.
* * * * *

Classification Schedule SS-6--Collect on Delivery Service

* * * * *
6.02 Description of Service
6.020 COD service is available for collection of $600 or less upon
the delivery of postage prepaid mail sent under the following
classification schedules:

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[Classification Schedule]
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[d.]a. Express Mail....................... [500]
[a.]b. First-Class Mail................... [100]
[b.]c. [Third class (s]Single [p]Piece, [300]
[only)] Parcel Post, Bound Printed
Matter, Special, and Library Standard
Mail.
[c. Fourth-class mail..................... 400]
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* * * * *
6.05 Forwarding and Return
* * * * *
6.051 For COD mail sent as [third- or fourth-]Standard[class m]
Mail, postage at the applicable rate will be charged to the addressee:
a. When an addressee, entitled to delivery to the mailing address
under Postal Service regulations, requests delivery of COD mail which
was refused when first offered for delivery;
b. For each delivery attempt, to an addressee entitled to delivery
to the mailing address under Postal Service regulations, after the
second such attempt.
6.06 Other Services
6.060 The following services, if applicable to the class of mail,
may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this classification
schedule upon payment of the applicable fee:

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Classification Schedule
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a. Registered mail, if sent as First[ ]-- SS-14
Class.
b. Restricted delivery.................... SS-15
c. Special delivery....................... SS-17
d. Special handling....................... SS-18
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* * * * *

Classification Schedule SS-9--Insured Mail

* * * * *
9.02 Description of Service
* * * * *
9.021 Insured mail service is available for mail sent under the
following classification schedules:

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[Classification schedule]
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a. First-Class Mail, if containing matter [100]
which may be mailed as [third- or fourth-
]Standard [class m]Mail.
b. [Third class (s]Single [p]Piece, [300]
[only)]Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter,
Special, and Library Standard Mail.
[c. Fourth-class.......................... 400]
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Classification Schedule SS-13--Parcel Airlift (PAL)

* * * * *
13.02 Description of Service
13.020 Parcel airlift service is available for mail sent under the
following classification schedule[s]:

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[Classification Schedule]
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[a. Third-] Standard[class m] Mail........ [300]
[b. Fourth-class mail..................... 400]
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* * * * *
13.06 Forwarding and Return
13.060 PAL mail sent for delivery outside the contiguous 48 states
is forwarded as set forth in section [1000.03]2030 of the General
Definitions, Terms and Conditions. PAL mail sent for delivery within
the contiguous 48 states is forwarded or returned as set forth in
section[s] [300.07 and 400.07]353 as appropriate.
* * * * *

Classification Schedule SS-14--Registered Mail

* * * * *
14.02 Description of Service
14.020 Registered mail service is available to mailers of prepaid
mail sent [under Classification Schedule 100]as First-Class Mail except
that registered mail must meet the minimum requirements for length and
width regardless of thickness.
* * * * *

Classification Schedule SS-16--Return Receipts

* * * * *
16.02 Description of Service
16.020 Return receipt service is available for mail sent under the
following classification schedules:

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Classification Schedule
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a. Certified mail......................... SS-5
b. COD mail............................... SS-6
c. Insured mail (if insured for more than SS-9
$50).
d. Registered mail........................ SS-14
e. Express Mail........................... [500]
f. First-[ ]Class (merchandise only)...... [100]
g. Standard Mail[Third class] (merchandise [300]
only).
[h. Fourth class (merchandise only)....... 400]
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *

Classification Schedule SS-17--Special Delivery

* * * * *
17.02 Description of Service
17.020 Special delivery service is available for mail sent under
the following classification schedules:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Classification Schedule]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. First-Class Mail....................... [100]
b. [Second-class]Periodicals [mail]....... [200]
c. [Third-class mail (s]Single [p]Piece, [300]
[only)]Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter,
Special, and Library Standard Mail.
[d. Fourth-class mail..................... 400]
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *

Classification Schedule SS-18--Special Handling

* * * * *
18.02 Description of Service
18.020 Special handling service is available for mail sent under
the following classification schedules:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
Classification Schedule]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. First-Class Mail....................... [100]
b. [Third-class (s]Single [p]Piece, [300]
[only)]Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter,
Special, and Library Standard Mail.
[c. Fourth-class mail..................... 400]
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *
18.05 Forwarding and Return
18.050 If undeliverable as addressed, special handling mail that
is forwarded to the addressee is given special handling without
requiring payment of an additional handling fee. However, additional
postage at the [regular third- or fourth-class] applicable Standard
Mail rate is collected on delivery.
* * * * *

Classification Schedule SS-19--Stamped Envelopes

* * * * *
19.02 Description of Service
19.020 Stamped envelopes are available for:
a. First[ ]-Class Mail within the first rate increment.
b. [Third-class]Standard Mail [bulk mail] mailed at [the]a minimum
per-piece rate as prescribed by the Postal Service.
* * * * *

Classification Schedule SS-20--Merchandise Return

* * * * *
20.02 Description of Service
* * * * *
20.021 Merchandise return service is available for the return of
any parcel under the following classification schedules.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Classification schedule]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. First-Class Mail....................... [100]
b. [Third-] Standard [class m] Mail....... [300]
[c. Fourth-class mail..................... 400]
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Amend General Definitions (sections .01-.11) and General Terms and
Conditions (sections 1000-6000), by inserting the italicized text and
deleting the text in brackets, as follows:
General Definitions, Terms and Conditions
1000 General Definitions
As used in this Domestic Mail Classification Schedule, the
following terms have the meanings set forth below.
1001 [.01] Advertising
Advertising includes all material for the publication of which a
valuable consideration is paid, accepted, or promised, that calls
attention to something for the purpose of getting people to buy it,
sell it, seek it, or support it. If an advertising rate is charged for
the publication of reading matter or other material, such material
shall be deemed to be advertising. Articles, items, and notices in the
form of reading matter inserted in accordance with a custom or
understanding that textual matter is to be inserted for the advertiser
or his products in the publication in which a display advertisement
appears are deemed to be advertising. If a publisher advertises his own
services or publications, or any other business of the publisher,
whether in the form of display advertising or editorial or reading
matter, this is deemed to be advertising.
1002 [.02] Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio is the ratio of width to length.
1003 [.03] Bills and Statements of Account
1003.1 [Bills and statements of account are defined as follows:
a.] A bill is a request for payment of a definite sum of money
claimed to be owing by the addressee either to the sender or to a third
party. The mere assertion of an indebtedness in a definite sum combined
with a demand for payment is sufficient to make the message a bill.
1003.2 [b.] A statement of account is the assertion of the
existence of a debt in a definite amount but which does not necessarily
contain a request or a demand for payment. The amount may be
immediately due or may become due after a certain time or upon demand
or billing at a later date.
1003.3 [c.] A bill or statement of account must present the
particulars of an indebtedness with sufficient definiteness to inform
the debtor of the amount he is required to pay to acquit himself of the
debt. However, neither a bill nor a statement of account need state the
precise amount if it contains sufficient information to enable the
debtor to determine the exact amount of the claim asserted.
1003.4 [d.] A bill or statement of account is not the less a bill
or statement of account merely because the amount claimed is not in
fact owing or may not be legally collectible.
[.04 Full Rates
Full rates are rates approved by the Governors of the Postal
Service in accordance with Title 39 U.S.C., which are not reduced rates
as set forth in title 39 U.S.C. 3626.]
1004 [.05] Girth
Girth is the measurement around a piece of mail at its thickest
part.
1005 [.06] Invoice
An invoice is a writing showing the nature, quantity, and cost or
price of items shipped or sent to a purchaser or consignor.
1006 [.07] Permit Imprints
Permit imprints are printed indicia indicating postage has been
paid by the sender under the permit number shown.

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[.08 Phased Rates
Phased rates are the reduced rates which increase annually as
provided in 39 U.S.C. 3626(a). The sum of the annual increases equals
the difference between the rates which were in effect for a class of
mail or kind of mailer at the time of the enactment of the Postal
Reorganization Act and either--

a. The full rates, or
b. The preferred rates

for the class of mail or kind of mailer. The phased rates increase on
July 6 of each year.]
1007 [.09] Preferred Rates
Preferred rates are the reduced rates established pursuant to 39
U.S.C. 3626[(a)(1)].
[.10 Territories and Possessions
For purposes of this Domestic Mail Classification Schedule, the
terms territories and possessions include:

Baker Island
Canton Island
Caroline Islands
Enderbury Island
Guam
Howland Island
Jarvis Island
Johnston Island
Kingman Reef
Manua Island
Mariana Islands
Marshall Islands
Midway Islands
Navassa Island
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Saint Croix Island
Saint John Island
Saint Thomas Island
Samoa (American)
Sand Island
Swain's Island
Trust Territory of the Pacific
Virgin Islands (U.S.)
Wake Island]
1008 [.11] ZIP Code
The ZIP Code is a numeric code that facilitates the sortation,
routing, and delivery of mail.
2000 [1000] Delivery of Mail
2010 [1000.01] Delivery Services
[1000.010] The Postal Service provides the following modes of
delivery:
a. Caller service. The fees for caller service are set forth in
Rate Schedule SS-10.
b. Carrier delivery service.
c. General delivery.
d. Post office box service. The fees for post office box service
are set forth in Rate Schedule SS-10.
2020 [1000.02] Conditions of Delivery
2021 General. [1000.020] Except as provided in section 2022
[1000.021], mail will be delivered as addressed unless the Postal
Service is instructed otherwise by the addressee in writing.
2022 Refusal of Delivery. [1000.021] The addressee may control
delivery of his mail. The addressee may refuse to accept a piece of
mail that does not require a delivery receipt at the time it is offered
for delivery or after delivery by returning it unopened to the Postal
Service [except as provided below]. For mail that requires a delivery
receipt, t[T]he addressee or his representative may read and copy the
name of the sender of registered, insured, certified, [and] COD [mail],
return receipt, and Express Mail prior to accepting delivery. Upon
signing the delivery receipt the piece may not be returned to the
Postal Service without the applicable postage and fees affixed.
2023 Receipt. [1000.022] If a signed receipt is required, mail
will be delivered to the addressee (or competent member of his family),
to persons who customarily receive his mail or to one authorized in
writing to receive the addressee's mail.
2024 Jointly Addressed Mail. [1000.023] Mail addressed to several
persons may be delivered to any one of them. [1000.0231] When two or
more persons make conflicting orders for delivery for the same mail,
the mail shall be delivered as determined by the Postal Service.
2025 Commercial Mail Receiving Agents. [1000.024] Mail may be
delivered to a commercial mail receiving agency on behalf of another
person. In consideration of delivery of mail to the commercial agent,
the addressee and the agent are considered to agree that:
a. No change of address order will be filed with the post office
when the agency relationship is terminated;
b. When remailed by the commercial agency, the mail is subject to
payment of new postage.
2026 Mail Addressed to Organizations. [1000.025] Mail addressed to
governmental units, private organizations, corporations, unincorporated
firms or partnerships, persons at institutions (including but not
limited to hospitals and prisons), or persons in the military is
delivered as addressed or to an authorized agent.
2027 Held Mail. [1000.026] Mail will be held for a specified
period of time at the office of address upon request of the addressee,
unless the mail:
a. Has contrary retention instructions;
b. Is perishable; or
c. Is registered, COD, insured, [or] return receipt, certified, or
Express Mail for which the normal retention period expires before the
end of the specified holding period.
2030 [1000.03] Forwarding and Return
2031 Forwarding. [1000.030] Forwarding is the transfer of
undeliverable-as-addressed mail to an address other than the one
originally placed on the mail piece. [1000.033] All post offices will
honor change of address orders for a period of time specified by the
Postal Service.
2032 Return. [1000.031] Return is the delivery of undeliverable-
as-addressed mail to the sender.
2033 Applicable Provisions. [1000.032] The provisions of sections
150, 250, 350 and 450 [100.07, 200.07, 250.07, 300.07, 400.07, and
500.07] apply to forwarding and return.
2034 Forwarding for Postal Service Adjustments. [1000.034] When
mail is forwarded due to Postal Service adjustments (such as, but not
limited to, the discontinuance of the post office of original address,
establishment of rural carrier service, conversion to city delivery
service from rural, readjustment of delivery districts, or renumbering
of houses and renaming of streets), it is forwarded without charge for
a period of time specified by the Postal Service.
3000 [2000] Postage and Preparation [of Mail]
3010 [2000.01] Packaging
[2000.010] Mail must be packaged so that:
a. The contents will be protected against deterioration or
degradation;
b. The contents will not be likely to damage other mail, Postal
Service employees or property, or to become loose in transit;
c. The package surface must be able to retain postage indicia and
address markings;
d. It is marked by the mailer with a material which is not readily
water soluble nor which can be easily rubbed off or smeared, and the
marking will be sharp and clear.

3020 Envelopes

[2000.011] Paper used in the preparation of envelopes may not be of
a brilliant color. [2000.012] Envelopes must be prepared with paper
strong enough to withstand normal handling.
3030 [3000] [Postage and Fees] [3000.01] Payment of Postage and Fees
[3000.010] Postage must be fully prepaid on all mail at the time of
mailing, except as authorized by law or

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this Schedule. [3000.0101] Except as authorized by law or this
Schedule, mail deposited without prepayment of sufficient postage shall
be delivered to the addressee subject to payment of deficient postage,
returned to the sender, or otherwise disposed of as prescribed by the
Postal Service. Mail deposited without any postage affixed will be
returned to the sender without any attempt at delivery.
3040 [3000.02] Methods for Paying Postage and Fees
[3000.020] Postage for all mail may be prepaid by postage meter,
adhesive stamps, or permit imprint, unless otherwise limited or
prescribed by the Postal Service [by regulation]. [3000.021] The
following methods of paying postage and fees require[d] prior
authorization from the Postal Service:
a. Permit imprint,
b. Postage meter,
c. Precancel[l]ed stamps, precancel[l]ed envelopes, and mailer's
precancel[l]ed postmarks.

3050 Authorization Fees

[3000.0211] Fees for authorization to use a permit imprint are set
forth in Rate Schedule 1000. [3000.0212] No fee is charged for
authorization to use a postage meter. Fees for setting postage meters
are set forth in Rate Schedule SS-12. [3000.0213] No fee is charged for
authorization to use precancel[l]ed stamps, precancel[l]ed envelopes or
mailer's precancel[l]ed postmark.

3060 Special Service Fees

[3000.023] Fees for special services may be prepaid in any manner
appropriate for the class of mail indicated or as otherwise prescribed
by the Postal Service [regulation].

3070 Marking of Unpaid Mail

[3000.022] Matter authorized for mailing without prepayment of
postage must bear markings identifying the class of mail service.
Matter so marked will be billed at the applicable rate of postage set
forth in this Schedule. Matter not so marked will be billed at the
applicable First-Class rate of postage.
3080 [3000.03] Refund of Postage
[3000.030] When postage and special service fees have been paid on
mail for which no service is rendered for the postage or fees paid, or
collected in excess of the lawful rate, a refund may be made.
[3000.0301] There shall be no refund for registered, COD, and insured
fees when the article is later withdrawn by the mailer. [3000.031] In
cases involving returned articles improperly accepted because of excess
size or weight, a refund may be made.
3090 Calculation of Postage
When a rate schedule contains per piece and per pound rates, the
postage shall be the sum of the charges produced by those rates. When a
rate schedule contains a minimum-per-piece rate and a pound rate, the
postage shall be the greater of the two. When the computation of
postage yields a fraction of a cent in the charge, the next higher
whole cent must be paid.
4000 Postal Zones

4010 Geographic Units of Area

[4000.010] In the determination of postal zones, the earth is
considered to be divided into units of area thirty minutes square,
identical with a quarter of the area formed by the intersecting
parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude. The distance between
these units of area is the basis of the postal zones. [which are
defined as follows:]

4020 Measurement of Zone Distances

[4000.011] The distance upon which zones are based shall be
measured from the center of the unit of area containing the dispatching
sectional center facility or multi-ZIP coded post office not serviced
by a sectional center facility. A post office of mailing and a post
office of delivery shall have the same zone relationship as their
respective sectional center facilities or multi-ZIP coded post offices,
but this shall not cause two post offices to be regarded as within the
same local zone.

4030 Definition of Zones

4031 Local Zone. The local zone applies to mail mailed at any post
office for delivery at that office; at any city letter carrier office
or at any point within its delivery limits for delivery by carriers
from that office; at any office from which a rural route starts for
delivery on the same route; and on a rural route for delivery at the
office from which the route starts or on any rural route starting from
that office.
4032 First Zone. The first zone includes all territory within the
quadrangle of entry in conjunction with every contiguous quadrangle,
representing an area having a mean radial distance of approximately 50
miles from the center of a given unit of area. The first zone also
applies to mail between two post offices in the same sectional center.
4033 Second Zone. The second zone includes all units of area
outside the first zone lying in whole or in part within a radius of
approximately 150 miles from the center of a given unit of area.
4034 Third Zone. The third zone includes all units of area outside
the second zone lying in whole or in part within a radius of
approximately 300 miles from the center of a given unit of area.
4035 Fourth Zone. The fourth zone includes all units of area
outside the third zone lying in whole or in part within a radius
approximately 600 miles from the center of a given unit of area.
4036 Fifth Zone. The fifth zone includes all units of area outside
the fourth zone lying in whole or in part within a radius of
approximately 1,000 miles from the center of a given unit of area.
4037 Sixth Zone. The sixth zone includes all units of area outside
the fifth zone lying in whole or in part within a radius of
approximately 1,400 miles from the center of a given unit of area.
4038 Seventh Zone. The seventh zone includes all units of area
outside the sixth zone lying in whole or in part within a radius of
approximately 1,800 miles from the center of a given unit of area.
4039 Eighth Zone. The eighth zone includes all units of area
outside the seventh zone.

4040 Zoned Rates

[4000.012] Except as provided in section 4050, [below,] rates
according to zone apply for zone-rated mail sent between Postal Service
facilities including armed forces post offices, wherever located.

4050 APO/FPO Mail

4051 General. [a.] Except as provided in section 4052, t[T]he
rates of postage for zone-rated mail transported between the United
States, [the Canal Zone, Puerto Rico] or the possessions or territories
of the United States, [including the Trust Territory of the Pacific
Islands,] on the one hand, and Army, Air Force and Fleet Post Offices
on the other, or among the latter, shall be the applicable zone rates
for mail between the place of mailing or delivery and the city of the
postmaster serving the Army, Air Force or Fleet Post Office concerned.
[, subject to the following exception:]
4052 Transit Mail. [i.] The rates of postage for zone-rated mail
which is mailed at or addressed to an armed forces post office and
which is transported directly to or from armed forces post offices at
the expense of the Department of Defense, without transiting any of the
48 contiguous states (including the District of

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Columbia), shall be the applicable local zone rate; provided, however,
that if the distance from the place of mailing to the embarkation point
or the distance from the point of debarkation to the place of delivery
is greater than the local zone for such mail, postage shall be assessed
on the basis of the distance from the place of mailing to the
embarkation point or the distance from the point of debarkation to the
place of delivery of such mail, as the case may be. [(a)] The word
``transiting'' does not include enroute transfers at coastal gateway
cities which are necessary to transport military mail directly between
military post offices.
5000 Privacy of Mail

5010 First-Class and Express Mail

[5000.011] Matter mailed as First-Class Mail or Express Mail shall
be treated as mail which is sealed against postal inspection and shall
not be opened except as authorized by law.

5020 All Other Mail

[5000.010] Matter not paid at First-Class Mail or Express Mail
rates must be wrapped or secured in the manner prescribed by the Postal
Service so that the contents may be examined. Mailing of sealed items
as other than First-Class Mail or Express Mail is considered consent by
the sender to the postal inspection of the contents.
6000 Mailable Matter

6010 General

[6000.010] Mailable matter is any matter which:
a. Is not mailed in contravention of 39 U.S.C. Chapter 30, or of 17
U.S.C. 109; [and]
b. While in the custody of the Postal Service is not likely to
become damaged itself, to damage other pieces of mail, to cause injury
to Postal Service employees or to damage Postal Service property; and
c. Is not mailed contrary to any special conditions or limitations
placed on transportation or movement of certain articles, when imposed
under law by the U.S. Department of the Treasury; U.S. Department of
Agriculture; U.S. Department of Commerce; U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, U.S. Department of Transportation; and any other
Federal department or agency having legal jurisdiction.

6020 Minimum Size Standards

[6000.011] The following minimum size standards apply to all
mailable matter:
a. (1)] All items must be at least 0.007 inches thick, and
b. [(2)] all items, other than keys and identification devices,
which are 0.25 inch thick or less must be
i. [(a)] rectangular in shape,
ii. [(b)] at least 3.5 inches in width, and
iii. [(c)] at least 5 inches in length.

6030 Maximum Size and Weight Standards

Where applicable, the maximum size and weight standards for each
class of mail are set forth in sections 130, 230, 330 and 430.
Additional limitations may be applicable to specific subclasses, and
rate and discount categories as provided in the eligibility provisions
for each subclass or category.

Attachment B to the Decision of the Governors of the United States
Postal Service on the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate
Commission on Classification Reform I, Docket No. MC95-1

March 4, 1996.

Changes to Domestic Postage Rates

Notice

Selected rates in schedules 221, 222, 321.2A, 321.2B, 321.3, and
421 are being changed; the remaining rates and fees are not changed and
are published for informational purposes only.

Express Mail Rate Schedules 121, 122, and 123 *
[Dollars]
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Schedule 123 next
Schedule 121 same Schedule 122 Schedule 123 next day and second
Weight not exceeding (pounds) day airport custom designed day and second day PO to
service day PO to PO addressee
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\1/2\............................... 9.00 9.45 10.25 10.75
1................................... 10.50 14.00 12.05 15.00
2................................... 10.50 14.00 12.05 15.00
3................................... 11.95 16.15 14.20 17.25
4................................... 13.05 18.30 16.35 19.40
5................................... 14.15 20.45 18.50 21.55
6................................... 15.30 24.30 22.35 25.40
7................................... 16.40 25.40 23.45 26.45
8................................... 17.55 26.50 24.55 27.60
9................................... 18.70 27.60 25.65 28.65
10.................................. 19.75 28.75 26.80 29.80
11.................................. 20.90 29.80 27.85 30.90
12.................................. 22.05 30.95 29.00 32.00
13.................................. 23.15 32.00 30.10 33.10
14.................................. 24.30 33.15 31.20 34.25
15.................................. 25.40 34.25 32.30 35.30
16.................................. 26.50 35.35 33.45 36.45
17.................................. 27.65 36.50 34.55 37.60
18.................................. 28.80 37.60 35.65 38.65
19.................................. 29.90 38.70 36.75 39.80
20.................................. 31.00 39.80 37.85 40.90
21.................................. 32.15 40.95 39.00 42.00
22.................................. 33.25 42.00 40.05 43.10
23.................................. 34.40 43.15 41.20 44.25
24.................................. 35.55 44.25 42.30 45.30
25.................................. 36.60 45.35 43.40 46.45
26.................................. 37.75 46.45 44.50 47.50
27.................................. 38.75 47.55 45.65 48.65

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28.................................. 39.70 48.65 46.70 49.75
29.................................. 40.65 49.80 47.85 50.85
30.................................. 41.60 50.90 49.00 52.00
31.................................. 42.50 52.00 50.05 53.10
32.................................. 43.45 53.15 51.20 54.20
33.................................. 44.40 54.20 52.25 55.30
34.................................. 45.30 55.35 53.40 56.45
35.................................. 46.30 56.45 54.50 57.50
36.................................. 47.20 57.55 55.60 58.65
37.................................. 48.10 58.65 56.70 59.70
38.................................. 49.10 59.80 57.85 60.85
39.................................. 50.00 60.85 58.90 61.95
40.................................. 50.90 62.00 60.05 63.05
41.................................. 51.90 63.05 61.15 64.15
42.................................. 52.80 64.20 62.25 65.30
43.................................. 53.75 65.35 63.40 66.40
44.................................. 54.70 66.40 64.50 67.50
45.................................. 55.60 67.55 65.60 68.65
46.................................. 56.55 68.65 66.70 69.70
47.................................. 57.50 69.75 67.80 70.85
48.................................. 58.45 70.85 68.90 71.95
49.................................. 59.35 72.00 70.05 73.05
50.................................. 60.30 73.05 71.10 74.15
51.................................. 61.25 74.20 72.25 75.30
52.................................. 62.15 75.30 73.35 76.35
53.................................. 63.15 76.40 74.45 77.50
54.................................. 64.05 77.55 75.60 78.60
55.................................. 65.00 78.60 76.70 79.70
56.................................. 65.95 79.75 77.80 80.85
57.................................. 66.85 80.85 78.90 81.90
58.................................. 67.80 81.95 80.05 83.05
59.................................. 68.75 83.15 81.20 84.25
60.................................. 69.65 84.45 82.50 85.55
61.................................. 70.65 85.85 83.90 86.95
62.................................. 71.55 87.15 85.20 88.25
63.................................. 72.45 88.45 86.50 89.55
64.................................. 73.45 89.85 87.90 90.95
65.................................. 74.35 91.15 89.20 92.25
66.................................. 75.30 92.55 90.60 93.65
67.................................. 76.25 93.85 91.90 94.95
68.................................. 77.15 95.25 93.30 96.35
69.................................. 78.10 96.55 94.60 97.65
70.................................. 79.05 97.85 95.90 98.95
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* Notes: 1. The applicable 2-pound rate is charged for matter sent in a ``flat rate'' envelope provided by the
Postal Service.
2. Add $4.95 for each pickup stop.
3. Add $4.95 for each Custom Designed delivery stop.

First-Class Mail Rate Schedule 221--Letters and Sealed Parcels
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate
Postage rate unit (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letters & Sealed Parcels:
Regular:
Single Piece: First ounce................................ 32.0
Presort \1\.............................................. 29.5
Additional Ounce......................................... \2\ 23.0
Nonstandard Surcharge:
Single Piece........................................... 11.0
Presort................................................ 5.0
Automation--Presort: \1\
Letters: \3\
Basic Presort \4\...................................... 26.1
3-Digit Presort \5\.................................... 25.4
5-Digit Presort \6\.................................... 23.8
Carrier Route Presort \7\.............................. 23.0
Flats: \8\
Basic Presort \9\...................................... 29.0
3/5-Digit Presort \10\................................. 27.0
Additional Ounce....................................... \2\ 23.0
Nonstandard Surcharge.................................. 5.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 221 Notes:
\1\ A mailing fee of $85.00 must be paid once each year at each office
of mailing by any person who mails other than Single Piece First-Class
Mail. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class
rate. For presorted mailings weighing more than 2 ounces, subtract 4.6
cents per piece.
\2\ Rate applies through 11 ounces. Heavier pieces are subject to
Priority Mail rates.
\3\ Rates apply to bulk-entered mailings of at least 500 letter-size
pieces, which must be delivery point barcoded and meet other
preparation requirements prescribed by the Postal Service.
\4\ Rate applies to letter-size Automation-Presort category mail not
mailed at 3-Digit, 5-Digit, or Carrier Route rates.
\5\ Rate applies to letter-size Automation-Presort category mail
presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as
prescribed by the Postal Service.

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\6\ Rate applies to letter-size Automation-Presort category mail
presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as
prescribed by the Postal Service.
\7\ Rate applies to letter-size Automation-Presort category mail
presorted to carrier routes specified by the Postal Service.
\8\ Rates apply to bulk-entered mailings of at least 500 flat-size
pieces, each of which must be delivery-point barcoded or bear a ZIP+4
barcode, and must meet other preparation requirements prescribed by
the Postal Service.
\9\ Rate applies to flat-size Automation-Presort category mail not
mailed at the 3/5-Digit rate.
\10\ Rate applies to flat-size Automation-Presort category mail
presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code
destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

First-Class Mail Rate Schedule 222--Postal and Post Cards
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate
Postal rate unit (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cards:
Regular....................................................
Single Piece............................................. 20.0
Presort \1\.............................................. 18.0
Automation--Presort: \1\ \2\
Basic Presort \3\........................................ 16.6
3-Digit Presort \4\...................................... 15.9
5-Digit Presort \5\...................................... 14.3
Carrier Route Presort \6\................................ 14.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 222 Notes:
\1\ A mailing fee of $85.00 must be paid once each year at each office
of mailing by any person who mails other than Single Piece First-Class
Mail. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class
rate.
\2\ Rates apply to bulk-entered mailings of at least 500 pieces, which
must be barcoded and meet other preparation requirements prescribed by
the Postal Service.
\3\ Rate applies to Automation-Presort category mail not mailed at 3-
Digit, 5-Digit, or Carrier Route rates.
\4\ Rate applies to Automation-Presort category mail presorted to single
or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by the
Postal Service.
\5\ Rate applies to Automation-Presort category mail presorted to single
or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by the
Postal Service.
\6\ Rate applies to Automation-Presort category mail presorted to
carrier routes specified by the Postal Service.

First-Class Mail Rate Schedule 223--Priority Mail Subclass *
[Dollars]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weight not exceeding (pounds) L,1,2,3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1......................................................... 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
2......................................................... 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
3......................................................... 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
4......................................................... 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
5......................................................... 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
6......................................................... 6.35 6.90 7.10 7.20 7.80 8.00
7......................................................... 6.65 7.50 8.10 8.40 9.20 9.80
8......................................................... 6.95 8.00 9.00 9.50 10.40 11.60
9......................................................... 7.40 8.60 9.80 10.60 11.30 13.00
10........................................................ 7.80 9.30 10.55 11.40 12.15 14.05
11........................................................ 8.25 9.90 11.35 12.20 13.00 15.10
12........................................................ 8.70 10.55 12.10 13.00 13.90 16.15
13........................................................ 9.10 11.20 12.80 13.80 14.75 17.20
14........................................................ 9.55 11.85 13.60 14.55 15.60 18.25
15........................................................ 10.00 12.45 14.35 15.35 16.50 19.30
16........................................................ 10.40 13.15 15.05 16.15 17.35 20.35
17........................................................ 10.85 13.75 15.80 16.95 18.20 21.40
18........................................................ 11.30 14.35 16.50 17.75 19.05 22.45
19........................................................ 11.70 15.05 17.25 18.55 19.95 23.50
20........................................................ 12.15 15.65 17.95 19.30 20.80 24.55
21........................................................ 12.60 16.35 18.70 20.10 21.65 25.60
22........................................................ 13.00 16.95 19.40 20.90 22.55 26.65
23........................................................ 13.45 17.55 20.15 21.70 23.40 27.70
24........................................................ 13.85 18.25 20.85 22.50 24.25 28.75
25........................................................ 14.30 18.85 21.60 23.25 25.15 29.85
26........................................................ 14.75 19.50 22.30 24.05 26.00 30.90
27........................................................ 15.15 20.15 23.00 24.85 26.85 31.95
28........................................................ 15.60 20.80 23.75 25.65 27.70 33.00
29........................................................ 16.05 21.40 24.45 26.45 28.60 34.05
30........................................................ 16.45 22.10 25.20 27.20 29.45 35.10
31........................................................ 16.90 22.70 25.90 28.00 30.30 36.15
32........................................................ 17.35 23.40 26.65 28.80 31.20 37.20
33........................................................ 17.75 24.00 27.35 29.60 32.05 38.25
34........................................................ 18.20 24.60 28.10 30.40 32.90 39.30
35........................................................ 18.60 25.30 28.80 31.20 33.75 40.35
36........................................................ 19.05 25.90 29.55 31.95 34.65 41.40
37........................................................ 19.50 26.55 30.25 32.75 35.50 42.45
38........................................................ 19.90 27.20 31.00 33.55 36.35 43.50
39........................................................ 20.35 27.80 31.70 34.35 37.25 44.55
40........................................................ 20.80 28.45 32.40 35.15 38.10 45.60
41........................................................ 21.20 29.10 33.15 35.90 38.95 46.65
42........................................................ 21.65 29.75 33.85 36.70 39.85 47.70
43........................................................ 22.10 30.35 34.60 37.50 40.70 48.80
44........................................................ 22.50 31.05 35.30 38.30 41.55 49.85
45........................................................ 22.95 31.65 36.05 39.10 42.40 50.90
46........................................................ 23.35 32.35 36.75 39.85 43.30 51.95
47........................................................ 23.80 32.95 37.50 40.65 44.15 53.00
48........................................................ 24.25 33.55 38.20 41.45 45.00 54.05
49........................................................ 24.65 34.25 38.95 42.25 45.90 55.10

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50........................................................ 25.10 34.85 39.65 43.05 46.75 56.15
51........................................................ 25.55 35.50 40.35 43.85 47.60 57.20
52........................................................ 25.95 36.15 41.10 44.60 48.50 58.25
53........................................................ 26.40 36.80 41.80 45.40 49.35 59.30
54........................................................ 26.85 37.40 42.55 46.20 50.20 60.35
55........................................................ 27.25 38.05 43.25 47.00 51.05 61.40
56........................................................ 27.70 38.70 44.00 47.80 51.95 62.45
57........................................................ 28.10 39.35 44.70 48.55 52.80 63.50
58........................................................ 28.55 40.00 45.45 49.35 53.65 64.55
59........................................................ 29.00 40.60 46.15 50.15 54.55 65.60
60........................................................ 29.40 41.30 46.90 50.95 55.40 66.65
61........................................................ 29.85 41.90 47.60 51.75 56.25 67.75
62........................................................ 30.30 42.50 48.35 52.50 57.10 68.80
63........................................................ 30.70 43.20 49.05 53.30 58.00 69.85
64........................................................ 31.15 43.80 49.75 54.10 58.85 70.90
65........................................................ 31.60 44.45 50.50 54.90 59.70 71.95
66........................................................ 32.00 45.10 51.20 55.70 60.60 73.00
67........................................................ 32.45 45.75 51.95 56.50 61.45 74.05
68........................................................ 32.90 46.35 52.65 57.25 62.30 75.10
69........................................................ 33.30 47.05 53.40 58.05 63.20 76.15
70........................................................ 33.75 47.65 54.10 58.85 64.05 77.20
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*Notes:
1. The 2-pound rate is charged for matter sent in a `flat rate' envelope provided by the Postal Service.
2. Add $4.95 for each pickup stop.
3. Pieces presented in mailings of at least 300 pieces and meeting applicable Postal Service regulations for
presorted Priority Mail receive the 11 cents per-piece discount.
4. EXCEPTION: Parcels weighing less than 15 pounds, measuring over 84 inches in length and girth combined, are
chargeable with a minimum rate equal to that for a 15-pound parcel for the zone to which addressed.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.1--Single Piece Subclass
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate \1\
(cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Basic:
One ounce or less.......................................... 32
Not more than two ounces................................. 55
Not more than three ounces............................... 78
Not more than four ounces................................ 101
Not more than five ounces................................ 124
Not more than six ounces................................. 147
Not more than seven ounces............................... 170
Not more than eight ounces............................... 193
Not more than nine ounces................................ 216
Not more than ten ounces................................. 239
Not more than eleven ounces.............................. 262
Not more than thirteen ounces............................ 290
More than thirteen ounces but less than sixteen ounces... 295
Nonstandard Surcharge \2\................................ 11
Keys and Identification Devices:
First 2 ounces........................................... 99
Each additional 2 ounces................................. 55
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321.1 Notes:
\1\ When the postage rate computed at the single piece rate is higher
than the rate prescribed in the other Standard Class parcel categories
contained in rate schedules 322.1, 322.2, 322.3, or 323.1 for which
the piece qualifies, the lower rate applies.
\2\ Applies only to pieces weighing one ounce or less.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.2A--Regular Subclass
[Presort Category \1\]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate
(cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size:
Piece Rate:
Basic.................................................. 25.6
3/5-Digit.............................................. 20.9
Destination Entry Discount per Piece:
BMC.................................................... 1.3
SCF.................................................... 1.8
Non-Letter Size:
Piece Rate:
Minimum per Piece: \2\...................................
Basic................................................ 30.6
3/5-Digit............................................ 22.5
Destination Entry Discount per Piece:
BMC.................................................. 1.3
SCF.................................................. 1.8
Pound Rate \2\............................................. 67.7
Plus per Piece Rate:
Basic................................................ 16.6
3/5-Digit............................................ 8.5
Destination Entry Discount per Pound:
BMC.................................................. 6.4
SCF.................................................. 8.5
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321.2A Notes:

\1\ A fee of $85.00 must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk
mailing permit.
\2\ Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate,
whichever is higher.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.2B--Regular Subclass
[Automation category: \1\]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate
(cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size: \2\
Piece Rate:
Basic Letter \3\......................................... 18.3
3-Digit Letter \4\....................................... 17.5
5-Digit Letter \5\....................................... 15.5
Destination Entry Discount per Piece:
BMC...................................................... 1.3
SCF...................................................... 1.8
Flat Size: \6\
Piece Rate:
Minimum per Piece: \7\
Basic Flat \8\......................................... 27.7
3/5-Digit Flat \9\..................................... 18.9
Destination Entry Discount per Piece:
BMC.................................................... 1.3
SCF.................................................... 1.8
Pound Rate: \7\ 67.7
Plus per piece Rate:
Basic Flat............................................. 13.7
3/5-Digit Flat......................................... 4.9
Destination Entry Discount per Pound:
BMC.................................................... 6.4
SCF.................................................... 8.5
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321.2B Notes:
\1\ A fee of $85.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for each bulk
mailing permit.
\2\ For letter-size automation pieces meeting applicable Postal Service
regulations.
\3\ Rate applies to letter-size automation mail not mailed at 3-digit, 5-
digit or carrier route rates.

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\4\ Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to single or
multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by the Postal
Service.
\5\ Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to single or
multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as prescribed by the Postal
Service.
\6\ For flat-size automation mail meeting applicable Postal Service
regulations.
\7\ Mailer pays minimum piece rate or pound rate, whichever is higher.
\8\ Rate applies to flat-size automation mail not mailed at 3/5-digit
rate.
\9\ Rate applies to flat-size automation mail presorted to single or
multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by
the Postal Service.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.3--Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass \1\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate
(cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size:
Piece Rate:
Basic................................................... 15.0
Basic Automated Letter \2\............................... 14.6
High Density............................................. 14.2
Saturation 13.3
Destination Entry Discount per Piece:
BMC..................................................... 1.3
SCF..................................................... 1.8
DDU \3\................................................. 2.3
Non-Letter Size:
Piece Rate:
Minimum per Piece: \4\
Basic................................................. 15.5
High Density.......................................... 14.7
Saturation............................................ 13.7
Destination Entry Discount per Piece:
BMC................................................... 1.3
SCF................................................... 1.8
DDU \3\............................................... 2.3
Pound Rate \4\............................................. 66.3
Plus per Piece Rate:
Basic................................................. 1.8
High Density.......................................... 1.0
Saturation............................................ 0.0
Destination Entry Discount per Pound:
BMC................................................... 6.4
SCF................................................... 8.5
DDU \3\............................................... 11.1
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321.3 Notes:
\1\ A fee of $85.00 must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk
mailing permit.
\2\ Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to routes
specified by the Postal Service.
\3\ Applies only to enhanced carrier route mail.
\4\ Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate,
whichever is higher.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.4--Nonprofit Subclass \1\
[Full rates]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Piece
Rate
(cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Letter Size:
Piece rate................................................. 13.5
Discounts (per piece):
Destination Entry:
BMC.................................................... 1.2
SCF.................................................... 1.8
Delivery Office \2\.................................... 2.3
Presort Level:
3/5 Digit.............................................. 1.3
Carrier Route.......................................... 3.8
Saturation............................................ 4.1
Automation: \3\
ZIP+4 \4\..............................................
Basic.................................................. 0.7
3/5 Digit \5\.......................................... 0.4
Barcode: \4\
Basic................................................. 1.8
3-Digit \5\............................................ 1.0
5-Digit \5\............................................ 1.8
Non-Letter Size:
Piece Rate: \6\............................................ 19.3
Discounts (per piece):
Destination Entry:
BMC.................................................... 1.2
SCF.................................................... 1.8
Delivery Office \2\.................................... 2.3
Presort Level:
3/5 Digit.............................................. 1.4
Carrier Route.......................................... 4.7
125-Piece Walk Sequence................................ 4.9
Saturation............................................. 5.4
Automation: \7\
Barcode: \4\
Basic................................................ 2.6
3/5 Digit............................................ 1.8
------------------------------------------------------------------------

------------------------------------------------------------------------
Piece Pound
rate rate
(cents) (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pound Rate: \6\
Pound Rate plus Per-Piece Rate.................. 7.9 54.7
Discounts:
Destination Entry (per pound):
BMC......................................... ......... 6.0
SCF......................................... ......... 8.4
Delivery Office \2\......................... ......... 10.8
Presort Level (per piece):
3/5 Digit................................... 1.4 .........
Carrier Route............................... 4.7 .........
125-Piece Walk Sequence..................... 4.9 .........
Saturation.................................. 5.4 .........
Automation (per piece): \7\
Barcode: \4\................................
Basic..................................... 2.6 .........
3/5 Digit................................. 1.8 .........
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 321.4 Notes
\1\ A fee of $85.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for each bulk
mailing permit.
\2\ Applies only to carrier route presort, 125-piece walk sequence and
saturation mail.
\3\ For letter-size pieces meeting applicable Postal Service
regulations.
\4\ Among ZIP+4 and barcode discounts, only one discount may be applied.

\5\ Deducted from otherwise applicable 3/5-digit rate.
\6\ Mailer pays either the piece or the pound rate, whichever is higher.

\7\ For flat-size pieces meeting applicable Postal Service regulations.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.1A--Parcel Post Subclass; Basic Rates *
[Dollars]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weight not exceeding (pounds) Local Zone 1/2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2............................................... 2.56 2.63 2.79 2.87 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.95
3............................................... 2.63 2.76 3.00 3.34 3.68 3.95 3.95 3.95
4............................................... 2.71 2.87 3.20 3.78 4.68 4.95 4.95 4.95
5............................................... 2.77 2.97 3.38 4.10 5.19 5.56 5.95 5.95
6............................................... 2.84 3.07 3.55 4.39 5.67 6.90 7.75 7.95
7............................................... 2.90 3.16 3.71 4.67 6.11 7.51 9.15 9.75
8............................................... 2.96 3.26 3.85 4.91 6.53 8.08 9.94 11.55
9............................................... 3.01 3.33 3.99 5.16 6.92 8.62 10.65 12.95
10.............................................. 3.07 3.42 4.12 5.38 7.29 9.12 11.31 14.00
11.............................................. 3.12 3.49 4.25 5.59 7.63 9.59 11.93 15.05
12.............................................. 3.17 3.57 4.37 5.79 7.96 10.03 12.52 16.10

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13.............................................. 3.23 3.64 4.47 5.98 8.26 10.45 13.07 17.15
14.............................................. 3.27 3.71 4.59 6.16 8.55 10.84 13.59 18.20
15.............................................. 3.32 3.77 4.69 6.34 8.82 11.22 14.08 19.25
16.............................................. 3.37 3.83 4.79 6.50 9.09 11.58 14.55 20.30
17.............................................. 3.41 3.90 4.88 6.66 9.33 11.92 15.00 21.35
18.............................................. 3.45 3.95 4.97 6.81 9.58 12.24 15.42 22.40
19.............................................. 3.49 4.02 5.06 6.95 9.80 12.55 15.83 23.25
20.............................................. 3.54 4.07 5.14 7.08 10.01 12.84 16.21 23.84
21.............................................. 3.57 4.12 5.23 7.21 10.23 13.12 16.59 24.41
22.............................................. 3.61 4.18 5.30 7.34 10.43 13.39 16.94 24.96
23.............................................. 3.65 4.23 5.39 7.47 10.62 13.66 17.28 25.47
24.............................................. 3.69 4.27 5.46 7.58 10.80 13.90 17.60 25.97
25.............................................. 3.73 4.32 5.53 7.70 10.98 14.14 17.91 26.45
26.............................................. 3.76 4.37 5.60 7.81 11.15 14.37 18.21 26.91
27.............................................. 3.80 4.42 5.67 7.91 11.31 14.59 18.50 27.34
28.............................................. 3.83 4.46 5.74 8.02 11.47 14.81 18.78 27.77
29.............................................. 3.87 4.51 5.81 8.12 11.63 15.01 19.05 28.17
30.............................................. 3.91 4.55 5.87 8.21 11.78 15.20 19.30 28.57
31.............................................. 3.94 4.60 5.92 8.31 11.92 15.39 19.55 28.94
32.............................................. 3.97 4.64 5.99 8.40 12.06 15.58 19.79 29.30
33.............................................. 4.01 4.68 6.05 8.49 12.20 15.76 20.02 29.66
34.............................................. 4.04 4.72 6.10 8.57 12.32 15.94 20.24 30.00
35.............................................. 4.07 4.76 6.16 8.66 12.45 16.11 20.46 30.33
36.............................................. 4.10 4.80 6.21 8.75 12.58 16.27 20.66 30.64
37.............................................. 4.13 4.84 6.26 8.82 12.70 16.43 20.87 30.94
38.............................................. 4.16 4.88 6.32 8.91 12.81 16.57 21.07 31.24
39.............................................. 4.20 4.92 6.37 8.98 12.92 16.72 21.26 31.53
40.............................................. 4.23 4.95 6.42 9.05 13.04 16.86 21.44 31.81
41.............................................. 4.26 5.00 6.48 9.12 13.14 17.00 21.62 32.07
42.............................................. 4.29 5.03 6.52 9.19 13.24 17.14 21.79 32.33
43.............................................. 4.32 5.06 6.57 9.27 13.35 17.28 21.96 32.58
44.............................................. 4.36 5.10 6.61 9.33 13.44 17.41 22.12 32.83
45.............................................. 4.38 5.13 6.66 9.40 13.54 17.52 22.28 33.06
46.............................................. 4.41 5.17 6.71 9.46 13.63 17.65 22.44 33.30
47.............................................. 4.44 5.21 6.75 9.52 13.72 17.77 22.59 33.52
48.............................................. 4.47 5.24 6.80 9.59 13.82 17.88 22.74 33.73
49.............................................. 4.50 5.27 6.84 9.65 13.90 17.99 22.88 33.95
50.............................................. 4.53 5.30 6.88 9.70 13.99 18.10 23.02 34.15
51.............................................. 4.56 5.34 6.92 9.77 14.07 18.20 23.16 34.35
52.............................................. 4.58 5.37 6.97 9.82 14.15 18.31 23.29 34.54
53.............................................. 4.61 5.40 7.01 9.87 14.23 18.42 23.41 34.74
54.............................................. 4.64 5.43 7.05 9.93 14.31 18.51 23.54 34.92
55.............................................. 4.67 5.46 7.08 9.99 14.38 18.61 23.66 35.10
56.............................................. 4.70 5.50 7.13 10.04 14.45 18.70 23.79 35.27
57.............................................. 4.72 5.53 7.17 10.09 14.53 18.80 23.89 35.44
58.............................................. 4.75 5.56 7.20 10.14 14.60 18.89 24.01 35.60
59.............................................. 4.78 5.59 7.24 10.19 14.67 18.97 24.12 35.76
60.............................................. 4.80 5.62 7.28 10.25 14.74 19.07 24.22 35.92
61.............................................. 4.84 5.66 7.32 10.29 14.81 19.14 24.33 36.07
62.............................................. 4.86 5.69 7.35 10.34 14.87 19.23 24.44 36.22
63.............................................. 4.89 5.71 7.39 10.39 14.93 19.31 24.53 36.37
64.............................................. 4.91 5.74 7.42 10.44 15.00 19.39 24.64 36.50
65.............................................. 4.94 5.77 7.46 10.48 15.06 19.46 24.73 36.64
66.............................................. 4.96 5.81 7.50 10.52 15.13 19.55 24.82 36.77
67.............................................. 5.00 5.84 7.53 10.57 15.18 19.62 24.92 36.91
68.............................................. 5.02 5.86 7.56 10.62 15.24 19.68 25.00 37.04
69.............................................. 5.05 5.89 7.59 10.66 15.30 19.76 25.10 37.15
70.............................................. 5.07 5.92 7.64 10.71 15.35 19.83 25.18 37.28
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*NOTES:
1. For Intra-BMC parcels, deduct: $0.32
2. For nonmachinable Inter-BMC parcels, add: $1.75
3. For each pickup stop, add: $4.95

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Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.1B--Parcel Post Subclass; Destination
BMC Rates *
[dollars]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Zones 1/
Weight not exceeding (pounds) 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2................................... 2.10 2.25 2.30 2.33
3................................... 2.22 2.44 2.74 3.00
4................................... 2.33 2.62 3.15 3.94
5................................... 2.42 2.79 3.45 4.40
6................................... 2.51 2.95 3.71 4.83
7................................... 2.60 3.09 3.97 5.22
8................................... 2.69 3.22 4.19 5.60
9................................... 2.76 3.35 4.42 5.95
10.................................. 2.84 3.47 4.62 6.29
11.................................. 2.91 3.59 4.82 6.59
12.................................. 2.98 3.70 5.00 6.89
13.................................. 3.05 3.79 5.17 7.16
14.................................. 3.11 3.91 5.34 7.42
15.................................. 3.17 4.00 5.51 7.67
16.................................. 3.23 4.09 5.65 7.91
17.................................. 3.29 4.18 5.80 8.13
18.................................. 3.34 4.26 5.94 8.35
19.................................. 3.41 4.34 6.07 8.55
20.................................. 3.45 4.42 6.19 8.74
21.................................. 3.50 4.50 6.31 8.94
22.................................. 3.56 4.57 6.43 9.12
23.................................. 3.61 4.65 6.55 9.30
24.................................. 3.64 4.72 6.65 9.46
25.................................. 3.69 4.78 6.77 9.62
26.................................. 3.74 4.85 6.87 9.78
27.................................. 3.79 4.91 6.96 9.92
28.................................. 3.83 4.98 7.06 10.07
29.................................. 3.87 5.05 7.16 10.21
30.................................. 3.91 5.10 7.24 10.35
31.................................. 3.96 5.15 7.33 10.48
32.................................. 4.00 5.22 7.42 10.61
33.................................. 4.04 5.27 7.50 10.73
34.................................. 4.08 5.32 7.58 10.84
35.................................. 4.11 5.38 7.66 10.96
36.................................. 4.15 5.42 7.75 11.08
37.................................. 4.19 5.47 7.81 11.19
38.................................. 4.23 5.53 7.90 11.29
39.................................. 4.27 5.57 7.96 11.39
40.................................. 4.30 5.62 8.03 11.50
41.................................. 4.35 5.68 8.09 11.59
42.................................. 4.38 5.72 8.16 11.68
43.................................. 4.40 5.76 8.23 11.79
44.................................. 4.44 5.80 8.29 11.87
45.................................. 4.47 5.85 8.36 11.96
46.................................. 4.51 5.90 8.41 12.04
47.................................. 4.55 5.94 8.47 12.13
48.................................. 4.58 5.98 8.53 12.22
49.................................. 4.61 6.02 8.59 12.29
50.................................. 4.64 6.06 8.64 12.38
51.................................. 4.68 6.10 8.70 12.45
52.................................. 4.71 6.15 8.75 12.52
53.................................. 4.73 6.19 8.80 12.60
54.................................. 4.76 6.22 8.86 12.67
55.................................. 4.79 6.25 8.91 12.74
56.................................. 4.83 6.30 8.96 12.80
57.................................. 4.86 6.34 9.01 12.88
58.................................. 4.89 6.37 9.06 12.94
59.................................. 4.92 6.41 9.10 13.01
60.................................. 4.95 6.45 9.16 13.07
61.................................. 4.99 6.48 9.20 13.14
62.................................. 5.02 6.51 9.25 13.19
63.................................. 5.04 6.55 9.29 13.25
64.................................. 5.07 6.58 9.34 13.31
65.................................. 5.10 6.62 9.38 13.37
66.................................. 5.14 6.66 9.42 13.43
67.................................. 5.17 6.69 9.47 13.48
68.................................. 5.19 6.72 9.51 13.54
69.................................. 5.21 6.74 9.55 13.59
70.................................. 5.24 6.79 9.60 13.64
------------------------------------------------------------------------
* A fee of $85.00 must be paid each year.

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Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.3A--Bound Printed Matter Subclass; Single Piece Rates*
(dollars)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Zones
Weight not exceeding (pounds) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Local 1 & 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.5..................................... 1.11 1.49 1.52 1.58 1.66 1.74 1.84 1.93
2....................................... 1.12 1.52 1.56 1.63 1.74 1.85 1.99 2.10
2.5..................................... 1.14 1.55 1.60 1.69 1.82 1.96 2.13 2.28
3....................................... 1.15 1.57 1.64 1.74 1.90 2.07 2.27 2.45
3.5..................................... 1.17 1.60 1.67 1.80 1.98 2.18 2.42 2.62
4....................................... 1.18 1.63 1.71 1.85 2.07 2.29 2.56 2.79
4.5..................................... 1.20 1.65 1.75 1.91 2.15 2.40 2.71 2.97
5....................................... 1.22 1.68 1.79 1.96 2.23 2.51 2.85 3.14
6....................................... 1.25 1.73 1.86 2.07 2.39 2.73 3.14 3.49
7....................................... 1.28 1.79 1.94 2.18 2.56 2.95 3.43 3.83
8....................................... 1.31 1.84 2.01 2.29 2.72 3.17 3.71 4.18
9....................................... 1.34 1.90 2.09 2.40 2.89 3.39 4.00 4.52
10...................................... 1.37 1.95 2.16 2.51 3.05 3.61 4.29 4.87
Per Piece Rate.......................... 1.06 1.41 1.41 1.41 1.41 1.41 1.41 1.41
Per Pound Rate.......................... 0.031 0.054 0.075 0.110 0.164 0.220 0.288 0.346
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* Includes both catalogs and similar bound printed matter.

Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.3B--Bound Printed Matter Subclass; Bulk
and Carrier Route Presort Rates \1\
[Dollars]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per- Carrier Per-
Zone piece route pound
----------------------------------------------------------\2\-----------
Local....................................... 0.530 0.467 0.023
1 & 2....................................... 0.700 0.637 0.043
3........................................... 0.700 0.637 0.063
4........................................... 0.700 0.637 0.099
5........................................... 0.700 0.637 0.152
6........................................... 0.700 0.637 0.209
7........................................... 0.700 0.637 0.277
8........................................... 0.700 0.637 0.335
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Includes both catalogs and similar bound printed matter.
\2\ Applies to mailings of at least 300 pieces presorted to carrier
route as prescribed by the Postal Service.

Standard Mail Rate Schedules 323.1 & 323.2--Special and Library Rate
Subclasses
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rates
Schedule 323.1: Special (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First Pound Not presorted.................................... 124
LEVEL A Presort (5-digits) \1\ \2\......................... 70
LEVEL B Presort (BMC) \1\ \3\.............................. 104
Each additional pound through 7 pounds....................... 50
Each additional pound over 7 pounds.......................... 31
------------------------------------------------------------------------

------------------------------------------------------------------------
Full
Schedule 323.2: Library rates
(cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First pound.................................................. 112
Each additional pound through 7 pounds....................... 42
Each additional pound over 7 pounds.......................... 22
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 323.1 Notes:
\1\ A fee of $85.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for each
permit.
\2\ For mailings of 500 or more pieces properly prepared and presorted
to five-digit destination ZIP Codes.
\3\ For mailings of 500 or more pieces properly prepared and presorted
to Bulk Mail Centers.

Periodicals Rate Schedule 421--Regular Subclass \1\ \2\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate \3\
Postage rate unit (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Pound:
Nonadvertising Portion: Pound.................. 16.1
Advertising Portion:
Delivery Office \4\............. Pound.................. 16.9
SCF \5\...................... Pound.................. 19.0
1&2........................... Pound.................. 21.4
3............................. Pound.................. 22.4
4............................. Pound.................. 25.1
5............................. Pound.................. 29.2
6............................. Pound.................. 33.6
7............................. Pound.................. 38.8
8............................. Pound.................. 43.2
Science of Agriculture:
Delivery Office................. Pound.................. 12.7
SCF........................... Pound.................. 14.3
Zones 1&2..................... Pound.................. 16.1
Per Piece: Less Nonadvertising
Factor of 5.7 cents: \6\

(1)Piece
Required Preparation \7\.......... ....................... 24.0
Presorted to 3-digit city/5-digit. Piece.................. 20.2
Presorted to Carrier Route........ Piece.................. 11.9
Discounts:
Prepared to Delivery Office \4\. Piece.................. 2.1
Prepared to SCF \5\............ Piece.................. 1.1
High Density \8\................ Piece.................. 0.8

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Saturation \9\.................. Piece.................. 2.4
Automation Discounts for
Automation Compatible Mail: \10\
From Required:
Pre-barcoded letter size...... Piece.................. 4.6

(1)Piece
Pre-barcoded flats............ ....................... 3.1
From 3/5 Digit:
Pre-barcoded 3-digit letter Piece.................. 2.9
size.
Pre-barcoded 5-digit letter Piece.................. 2.9
size.
Pre-barcoded flats............ Piece.................. 2.7
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 421 Notes:
\1\ The rates in this schedule also apply to commingled nonsubscriber,
non-requester, complimentary, and sample copies in excess of 10
percent allowance in regular-rate, non-profit, and classroom
Periodicals mail.
\2\ Rates do not apply to otherwise regular rate mail that qualifies for
the Within-County rates in Schedule 423.2.
\3\ Charges are computed by adding the appropriate per-piece charge to
the sum of the nonadvertising portion and the advertising portion, as
applicable.
\4\ Applies to carrier route (including high density and saturation)
mail delivered within the delivery area of the originating post
office.
\5\ Applies to mail delivered within the SCF area of the originating SCF
office.
\6\ For postage calculations, multiply the proportion of nonadvertising
content by this factor and subtract from the applicable piece rate.
\7\ Mail presorted to 3-digit (other than 3-digit city), SCF, states, or
mixed states.
\8\ Applicable to high density mail, deducted from carrier route presort
rate.
\9\ Applicable to saturation mail, deducted from carrier route presort
rate.
\10\ For automation compatible mail meeting applicable Postal Service
regulations.

Periodicals Rate Schedule 423.2--Within County
[Full rates]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate
(cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Pound:
General.................................................... 12.6
Delivery Office \1\........................................ 11.6
Per Piece:
Required Presort........................................... 8.2
Carrier Route Presort...................................... 4.4
Per Piece Discounts:
Delivery Office \2\........................................ 0.3
125-piece Walk Sequence \3\................................ 0.5
Saturation................................................. 0.7
Automation Discounts for Automation Compatible Mail: \4\
From Required:
ZIP+4 Letter size...................................... 0.4
3-digit Pre-barcoded Letter size....................... 0.4
5-digit Pre-barcoded Letter size....................... 1.7
3/5-digit Pre-barcoded Flats........................... 1.5
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Applicable only to the pound charge of carrier route (including 125-
piece walk sequence and saturation) presorted pieces to be delivered
within the delivery area of the originating post office.
\2\ Applicable only to carrier presorted pieces to be delivered within
the delivery area of the originating post office.
\3\ Applicable only to batches of 125 or more pieces from carrier
presorted pieces.
\4\ For automation compatible pieces meeting applicable Postal Service
regulations.

Periodicals Rate Schedule 423.3--Publications of Authorized Nonprofit
Organizations\10\
[Full rates]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate \1\
Postage rate unit (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Pound:
Nonadvertising portion............ Pound.................. 14.3
Advertising portion: \9\
Delivery Office \2\............. Pound.................. 18.0
SCF \3\......................... Pound.................. 19.1
1&2............................. Pound.................. 21.2
3............................... Pound.................. 22.3
4............................... Pound.................. 25.0
5............................... Pound.................. 29.2
6............................... Pound.................. 33.5
7............................... Pound.................. 38.8
8............................... Pound.................. 43.2
Per Piece: Less Nonadvertising
Factor of 4.2 cents: \4\
Required Preparation \5\.......... Piece.................. 21.3
Presorted to 3-digit city/5-digit. Piece.................. 16.2
Presorted to Carrier Route........ Piece.................. 11.7
Discounts:
Prepared to Delivery Office \2\. Piece.................. 0.6
Prepared to SCF................. Piece.................. 0.4

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125-Piece Walk Sequence \6\..... Piece.................. 0.2
Saturation \7\.................. Piece.................. 0.8
Automation Discounts for
Automation Compatible Mail: \8\
From Required:
ZIP+4 Letter size............. Piece.................. 0.8
Pre-barcoded Letter size...... Piece.................. 2.0
Pre-barcoded Flats............ Piece.................. 2.7
From 3/5 Digit:
ZIP + 4 Letter size........... Piece.................. 0.5
3-Digit Pre-barcoded Letter Piece.................. 1.2
size.
5-Digit Pre-barcoded Letter Piece.................. 2.0
size.
Pre-barcoded Flats............ Piece.................. 1.8
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 423.3 Notes:
\1\ Charges are computed by adding the appropriate per-piece charge to
the sum of the nonadvertising portion and the advertising portion, as
applicable.
\2\ Applies to carrier route (including 125-piece walk sequence and
saturation) mail delivered within the delivery area of the originating
post office.
\3\ Applies to mail delivered within the SCF area of the originating SCF
office.
\4\ For postage calculation, multiply the proportion of nonadvertising
content by this factor and subtract from the applicable piece rate.
\5\ Mail presorted to 3-digit (other than 3-digit city), SCF, states, or
mixed states.
\6\ For walk sequenced mail in batches of 125 pieces or more from
carrier route presorted mail.
\7\ Applicable to saturation mail; deduct from carrier route presorted
rate.
\8\ For automation compatible mail meeting applicable Postal Service
regulations.
\9\ Not applicable to publications containing 10 percent or less
advertising content.
\10\ If qualified, nonprofit publications may use Within-County rates
for applicable portions of a mailing.

Periodicals Rate Schedule 423.4--Classroom Publications\10\
[Full rates]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rate \1\
Postage rate unit (cents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Pound:
Nonadvertising Portion............ Pound.................. 11.3
Advertising Portion: \9\
Delivery Office \2\............. Pound.................. 18.0
SCF \3\......................... Pound.................. 19.1
1&2............................. Pound.................. 21.2
3............................... Pound.................. 22.3
4............................... Pound.................. 25.0
5............................... Pound.................. 29.2
6............................... Pound.................. 33.5
7............................... Pound.................. 38.8
8............................... Pound.................. 43.2
Per Piece: Less Nonadvertising
Factor of 3.5 cents: \4\
Required Preparation \5\.......... Piece.................. 17.1
Presorted to 3-digit city/5-digit. Piece.................. 12.8
Presorted to Carrier Route........ Piece.................. 9.0
Discounts:
Prepared to Delivery Office \2\. Piece.................. 0.5
Prepared to SCF................. Piece.................. 0.3
125-Piece Walk Sequence \6\..... Piece.................. 0.2
Saturation \7\.................. Piece.................. 0.7
Automation Discounts for
Automation Compatible Mail: \8\
From Required:
ZIP+4 Letter size............. Piece.................. 0.7
Pre-barcoded Letter size...... Piece.................. 1.7
Pre-barcoded Flats............ Piece.................. 2.3
From 3/5 Digit:
ZIP+4 Letter size............. Piece.................. 0.4
3-Digit Pre-barcoded Letter Piece.................. 1.0
size.
5-Digit Pre-barcoded Letter Piece.................. 1.7
size.
Pre-barcoded Flats............ Piece.................. 1.5
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule 423.4 Notes:
\1\ Charges are computed by adding the appropriate per-piece charge to
the sum of the nonadvertising portion and the advertising portion, as
applicable.
\2\ Applies to carrier route (including 125-piece walk sequence and
saturation) mail delivered within the delivery area of the originating
post office.
\3\ Applies to mail delivered within the SCF area of the originating SCF
office.
\4\ For postage calculation, multiply the portion of nonadvertising
content by this factor and subtract from the applicable piece rate.

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\5\ Mail presorted to 3-digit (other than 3-digit city), SCF, states, or
mixed states.
\6\ For walk sequenced mail in batches of 125 pieces or more from
carrier route presorted mail.
\7\ Applicable to saturation mail; deduct from carrier route presorted
mail.
\8\ For automation compatible mail meeting applicable Postal Service
regulations.
\9\ Not applicable to publications containing 10 percent or less of
advertising content.
\10\ If qualified, classroom publications may use Within-County rates
for applicable portions of a mailing.

Special Services
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-1--Address Corrections
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per manual correction........................................ $0.50
Per automated correction..................................... 0.20
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-2--Business Reply Mail
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Active business reply advance deposit account:
Per Piece: Pre-barcoded.................................... 0.02
Other...................................................... 0.10
Payment of postage due charges if active business reply mail
advance deposit account not used: Per Piece................. 0.44
Annual License and Accounting Fees:
Accounting Fee for Advance Deposit Account................. 205.00
Permit Fee (with or without Advance Deposit Account)....... 85.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule SS-4--Certificates of Mailing
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (in
addition
to
postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Individual Pieces:
Original certificate of mailing for listed pieces of all
classes of ordinary mail (per piece)..................... $0.55
Three or more pieces individually listed in a firm mailing
book or an approved customer provided manifest (per
piece)................................................... 0.20
Each additional copy of original certificate of mailing or
original mailing receipt for registered, insured,
certified, and COD mail (each copy)...................... 0.55
Bulk Pieces:
Identical pieces of First-Class and Single Piece, Regular,
Enhanced Carrier Route and Nonprofit Standard Mail paid
with ordinary stamps, precanceled stamps, or meter stamps
are subject to the following fees:
Up to 1,000 pieces (one certificate for total number)... 2.75
Each additional 1,000 pieces or fraction................ 0.35
Duplicate copy.......................................... 0.55
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule SS-5--Certified Mail
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per piece................................................... 1.10
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule SS-6--Collect on Delivery
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (in
addition
to
postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amount to be collected, or insurance coverage desired:
$ 0.01 to $50........................................... $3.50
$ 50.01 to $100.......................................... 4.50
$100.01 to $200.......................................... 5.50
$200.01 to $300.......................................... 6.50
$300.01 to $400.......................................... 7.50
$400.01 to $500.......................................... 8.50
$500.01 to $600.......................................... 9.50
Notice of nondelivery of COD................................. 2.80
Alteration of COD charges or designation of new addressee.... 2.80
Registered COD............................................... 3.50
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule SS-8--Money Orders
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Domestic: $0.01 to $700...................................... $0.85
APO-FPO: $0.01 to $700....................................... 0.30
Inquiry Fee, which includes the issuance of copy of a paid
money order................................................. 2.75
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule SS-9--Insured Mail
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (in
addition
to
postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Liability:
$ 0.01 to $50......................................... $0.75
$ 50.01 to $100.......................................... $1.60
$100.01 to $200.......................................... $2.50
$200.01 to $300.......................................... $3.40
$300.01 to $400.......................................... $4.30
$400.01 to $500.......................................... $5.20
$500.01 to $600.......................................... $6.10
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule SS-10--Post Office Boxes and Caller Service
Group I--Offices With City Carrier Service
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Semi-annual Fees ($)
Box size Box Capacity -----------------------------------------------
(cu. in.) IA IB IC
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A. Post Office Box Semi-Annual Rental Rate

1............................................... Under 296 $24.00 $22.00 $20.00
2............................................... 296-499 37.00 33.00 29.00
3............................................... 500-999 64.00 56.00 52.00
4............................................... 1000-1999 105.00 95.00 86.00
5............................................... 2000 & over 174.00 155.00 144.00

Group II--Offices Without City Carrier Service

1............................................... Annual 8.00
2............................................... Annual 13.00
3............................................... Semi-annual 12.00
4............................................... Semi-annual 17.50
5............................................... Semi-annual 27.50

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Group III--Offices Without Rural Carrier Service

Box sizes, 1-5 annual........................... 2.00

B. Caller Service

For Caller Service, semi-annual................. 250.00 240.00 225.00
For Each Reserved Call Number, annual........... .............. 30.00
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule SS-11a--ZIP Coding of Mailing Lists
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per thousand addresses......................................... $60.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule SS-11b--Correction of Mailing Lists
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per submitted address.......................................... $0.17
Minimum charge per list corrected.............................. 5.50
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule SS-11c--Address Changes for Election Boards and Registration
Commissions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per change of address.......................................... $0.17
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule SS-11d--Corrections Associated With Arrangement of Address
Cards in Carrier Delivery Sequence
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per correction................................................. $0.17
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note: When rural routes have been consolidated or changed to another
post office, no charge will be made for correction if the list
contains only names of persons residing on the route or routes
involved.

Schedule SS-12--On-Site Meter Setting
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First Meter:
By appointment............................................... $27.50
Unscheduled request.......................................... 31.00
Additional meters............................................ 3.25
Checking meter in or out of service (per meter).............. 7.50
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule SS-13--Parcel Air Lift
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (in
addition
to Parcel
Post
Postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Up to 2 pounds............................................... $0.40
Over 2 up to 3 pounds........................................ 0.75
Over 3 up to 4 pounds........................................ 1.15
Over 4 pounds................................................ 1.55
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule SS-14--Registered Mail
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fees (in addition to
postage)
---------------------
For
Value For Articles
Articles Not
Covered Covered
by by
Insurance Insurance
------------------------------------------------------------------------
$0.00 to $100..................................... $4.95 $4.85
$100.01 to $500................................... 5.40 5.20
$500.01 to $1,000................................. 5.85 5.55
$1,000.01 to $2,000............................... 6.30 5.90
$2,000.01 to $3,000............................... 6.75 6.25
$3,000.01 to $4,000............................... 7.20 6.60
$4,000.01 to $5,000............................... 7.65 6.95
$5,000.01 to $6,000............................... 8.10 7.30
$6,000.01 to $7,000............................... 8.55 7.65
$7,000.01 to $8,000............................... 9.00 8.00
$8,000.01 to $9,000............................... 9.45 8.35
$9,000.01 to $10,000.............................. 9.90 8.70
$10,000.01 to $11,000............................. 10.35 9.05
$11,000.01 to $12,000............................. 10.80 9.40
$12,000.01 to $13,000............................. 11.25 9.75
$13,000.01 to $14,000............................. 11.70 10.10
$14,000.01 to $15,000............................. 12.15 10.45
$15,000.01 to $16,000............................. 12.60 10.80
$16,000.01 to $17,000............................. 13.05 11.15
$17,000.01 to $18,000............................. 13.50 11.50
$18,000.01 to $19,000............................. 13.95 11.85
$19,000.01 to $20,000............................. 14.40 12.20
$20,000.01 to $21,000............................. 14.85 12.55
$21,000.01 to $22,000............................. 15.30 12.90

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$22,000.01 to $23,000............................. 15.75 13.25
$23,000.01 to $24,000............................. 16.20 13.60
$24,000.01 to $25,000............................. 16.65 13.95
25,000.01 to $1,000,000........................... 16.65 13.95
Plus handling charge per $1,000 or fraction
over first $25,000........................... 0.45 0.35
$1,000,000 to $15,000,000......................... 455.40 355.20
Plus handling charge per $1,000 or fraction
over first $1,000,000........................ 0.45 0.35
Over $15,000,000: additional charges may be based on consideration of
weight, space and value.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule SS-15--Restricted Delivery
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (in
addition
Description to
postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Piece.................................................... $2.75
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule SS-16--Return Receipts
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (in
addition
Description to
postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Requested at time of mailing:
Showing to whom (signature) and date delivered........... $1.10
Merchandise only--without another special service........ 1.20
Showing to whom (signature) and date and address where
delivered............................................... 1.50
Merchandise only--without another special service........ 1.65
Requested after mailing: Showing to whom and date delivered.. 6.60
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule SS-17--Special Delivery
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (in
addition
to
postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First-Class and Priority Mail:
Not more than 2 pounds................................... $9.95
Over 2 pounds but not over 10 pounds..................... 10.35
Over 10 pounds........................................... 11.15
All Other Classes:
Not more than 2 pounds................................... 10.45
Over 2 pounds but not over 10 pounds..................... 11.25
Over 10 pounds........................................... 12.10
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule SS-18--Special Handling
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee (in
addition
to
postage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not more than 10 pounds...................................... $5.40
More than 10 pounds.......................................... 7.50
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule SS-19--Stamped Envelopes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Single Sale.................................................... $0.06
Bulk (500) #6\3/4\ size:
Regular.................................................... 8.20
Window..................................................... 9.00
Bulk (500) size > #6\3/4\ through #10: \1\
Regular.................................................... 12.00
Window..................................................... 13.00
Multi-Color Printing (500):
#6\3/4\ size............................................... 10.50
#10 size \1\............................................... 15.00
Printing Charge per 500 Envelopes (for each type of printed
envelope):
Minimum Order (500 envelopes).............................. 4.40
Order for 1,000 or more envelopes.......................... 4.40
Double Window (500)--size > #6\3/4\ through #10: \1\........... 15.00
Household (50):
Size #6\3/4\:
Regular................................................ 3.00
Window................................................. 3.10
Size > #6\3/4\ through #10:
Regular................................................ 3.20
Window................................................. 3.30
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Fee for precancelled envelopes is the same.

Schedule SS-20--Merchandise Return
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Transaction: Shipper must have an advance deposit account
(see DMCS Schedule 1000)...................................... $0.30
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schedule 1000--Fees
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
First-Class Presorted Mailing Fee.............................. $85.00
Periodicals Fees:
A. Original Entry.......................................... 305.00
B. Additional Entry........................................ 85.00
C. Re-entry................................................ 50.00
D. Registration for News Agents............................ 50.00
Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route and Nonprofit Standard Mail
Bulk Mailing Fee.............................................. 85.00
Parcel Post: Destination BMC................................... 85.00
Special Standard Mail Presorted Mailing Fee.................... 85.00
Authorization to Use Permit Imprint............................ 85.00
Merchandise Return (per facility receiving merchandise return
labels)....................................................... 85.00
Business Reply Mail Permit..................................... 85.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------

[FR Doc. 96-5499 Filed 3-5-96; 3:54 pm]
BILLING CODE 7710-12-P

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Document Information

Effective Date:: 7/1/1996
Published:: 03/12/1996
Department:: Postal Service
Entry Type:: Notice
Action:: Notice of implementation of changes to the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule and accompanying rate changes.
Document Number:: 96-5499
Dates:: July 1, 1996.
Pages:: 10220-10250 (31 pages)
PDF File:: 96-5499.pdf