[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 139 (Tuesday, July 21, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39124-39166]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-19016]
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Part II
Postal Service
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Changes in Domestic Rates, Fees, and Mail Classifications; Notice
Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 139 / Tuesday, July 21, 1998 /
Notices
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POSTAL SERVICE
Changes in Domestic Rates, Fees, and Mail Classifications
AGENCY: Postal Service.
ACTION: Notice of implementation of changes to the Domestic Mail
Classification Schedule, domestic rates, and fees.
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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the changes to the Domestic Mail
Classification Schedule and the accompanying rate and fee changes to be
implemented as a result of the Decision of the Governors of the United
States Postal Service on the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate
Commission on Postal Rate and Fee Changes, Docket No. R97-1 (June 29,
1998).
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 10, 1999, except as otherwise noted.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel J. Foucheaux, Jr., (202) 268-
2989.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 10, 1997, 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 Proposed
Changes in Rates of Postage and Fees for Postal Services (Request). The
PRC designated the filing as Docket No. R97-1. The PRC published a
notice of the filing, with a description of the Postal Service's
proposals, on July 23, 1997, in the Federal Register (62 FR 39660).
On May 11, 1998, pursuant to its authority under 39 U.S.C. 3624,
the PRC issued its Recommended Decision on the Postal Service's Request
to the Governors of the Postal Service.
Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3625, the Governors of the United States
Postal Service acted on the PRC's recommendations on June 29, 1998. In
one decision, the Governors rejected the PRC's recommendations
regarding Prepaid Reply Mail and Courtesy Envelope Mail. Decision of
the Governors of the United States Postal Service on the Recommended
Decisions of the Postal Rate Commission on Prepaid Reply Mail and
Courtesy Envelope Mail, Docket No. R97-1 (June 29, 1998). In the second
decision, the Governors acted on the remainder of the PRC's
recommendations. Decision of the Governors of the United States Postal
Service on the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on
Postal Rate and Fee Changes, Docket No. R97-1 (June 29, 1998). The
Governors approved all of the remaining classification, fee, and rate
changes, except that the Governors allowed under protest and returned
for reconsideration recommendations related to three categories of
mail. In particular, the Governors requested further action or
clarification on the Commission's recommendations concerning Within
County, Library Mail, and destination delivery unit Parcel Post. A copy
of the attachments to the Governors' Decision, setting forth the
classification, fee, and rate changes ordered into effect by the
Governors, is set forth below.1
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\1\ Provisions approved by the Governors in connection with
Docket No. MC96-1 relating to the barcoded small parcel experiment
expired on April 28, 1998, and accordingly are no longer included in
the DMCS and accompanying rate schedules. See 63 FR 35,140 (June 29,
1998).
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Also on June 29, 1998, the Board of Governors of the Postal
Service, pursuant to its authority under 39 USC 3625(f), determined to
implement, with certain limited exceptions noted below, the rate, fee
and classification changes approved by the Governors effective at 12:01
a.m. on January 10, 1999 (Resolution No. 98-6). The Board determined to
implement changes related to delivery confirmation, including the
classification change allowing delivery confirmation as the sole
prerequisite for return receipt service, at a later date to be
determined by the Board. Subject to delayed implementation, therefore,
are DMCS sections 260(j), 362(g), 945.21(e), and 948, and the delivery
confirmation fees set forth in Fee Schedule 948.
In accordance with the Decision of the Governors and Resolution No.
98-6, except as noted above, the Postal Service hereby gives notice
that the classification, fee, and rate changes set forth below will
become effective at 12:01 a.m. on January 10, 1999. Implementing
regulations also become effective at that time, as noted in a separate
notice in the Federal Register of July 14, 1998.
Attachment A to the Decision of the Governors of the United States
Postal Service on the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate
Commission in Docket No. R97-1
(June 29, 1998)
Changes to Domestic Rates and Fees
Express Mail Schedules 121, 122 and 123
[Dollars]
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Schedule
Schedule Schedule 123 Next
121 Same Schedule 123 Next Day and
Weight Not Exceeding (Pounds) Day 122 Custom Day and Second Day
Airport Designed Second Day PO to
Service PO to PO Addressee
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\1/2\....................................................... 9.25 9.55 9.70 11.75
1........................................................... 10.75 13.55 13.70 15.75
2........................................................... 10.75 13.55 13.70 15.75
3........................................................... 13.75 16.30 16.45 18.50
4........................................................... 15.00 19.05 19.20 21.25
5........................................................... 16.25 21.80 21.95 24.00
6........................................................... 17.60 24.55 24.70 26.75
7........................................................... 18.85 27.20 27.35 29.40
8........................................................... 20.20 28.40 28.55 30.60
9........................................................... 21.50 29.60 29.75 31.80
10.......................................................... 22.70 30.80 30.95 33.00
11.......................................................... 24.05 32.25 32.40 34.45
12.......................................................... 25.35 34.60 34.75 36.80
13.......................................................... 26.60 35.85 36.00 38.05
14.......................................................... 27.95 37.20 37.35 39.40
15.......................................................... 29.20 38.40 38.55 40.60
16.......................................................... 30.50 39.70 39.85 41.90
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17.......................................................... 31.80 41.05 41.20 43.25
18.......................................................... 33.10 42.25 42.40 44.45
19.......................................................... 34.40 43.55 43.70 45.75
20.......................................................... 35.65 44.85 45.00 47.05
21.......................................................... 36.95 46.10 46.25 48.30
22.......................................................... 38.25 47.35 47.50 49.55
23.......................................................... 39.55 48.70 48.85 50.90
24.......................................................... 40.90 49.90 50.05 52.10
25.......................................................... 42.10 51.20 51.35 53.40
26.......................................................... 43.40 52.45 52.60 54.65
27.......................................................... 44.55 53.75 53.90 55.95
28.......................................................... 45.65 55.00 55.15 57.20
29.......................................................... 46.75 56.30 56.45 58.50
30.......................................................... 47.85 57.60 57.75 59.80
31.......................................................... 48.90 58.85 59.00 61.05
32.......................................................... 49.95 60.15 60.30 62.35
33.......................................................... 51.05 61.40 61.55 63.60
34.......................................................... 52.10 62.70 62.85 64.90
35.......................................................... 53.25 63.95 64.10 66.15
36.......................................................... 54.30 65.25 65.40 67.45
37.......................................................... 55.30 66.45 66.60 68.65
38.......................................................... 56.45 67.80 67.95 70.00
39.......................................................... 57.50 69.05 69.20 71.25
40.......................................................... 58.55 70.30 70.45 72.50
41.......................................................... 59.70 71.55 71.70 73.75
42.......................................................... 60.70 72.90 73.05 75.10
43.......................................................... 61.80 74.15 74.30 76.35
44.......................................................... 62.90 75.45 75.60 77.65
45.......................................................... 63.95 76.75 76.90 78.95
46.......................................................... 65.05 77.95 78.10 80.15
47.......................................................... 66.15 79.30 79.45 81.50
48.......................................................... 67.20 80.55 80.70 82.75
49.......................................................... 68.25 81.80 81.95 84.00
50.......................................................... 69.35 83.05 83.20 85.25
51.......................................................... 70.45 84.40 84.55 86.60
52.......................................................... 71.45 85.60 85.75 87.80
53.......................................................... 72.60 86.95 87.10 89.15
54.......................................................... 73.65 88.20 88.35 90.40
55.......................................................... 74.75 89.45 89.60 91.65
56.......................................................... 75.85 90.80 90.95 93.00
57.......................................................... 76.90 92.00 92.15 94.20
58.......................................................... 77.95 93.30 93.45 95.50
59.......................................................... 79.05 94.70 94.85 96.90
60.......................................................... 80.10 96.20 96.35 98.40
61.......................................................... 81.25 97.80 97.95 100.00
62.......................................................... 82.30 99.30 99.45 101.50
63.......................................................... 83.30 100.80 100.95 103.00
64.......................................................... 84.45 102.40 102.55 104.60
65.......................................................... 85.50 103.90 104.05 106.10
66.......................................................... 86.60 105.50 105.65 107.70
67.......................................................... 87.70 107.00 107.15 109.20
68.......................................................... 88.70 108.60 108.75 110.80
69.......................................................... 89.80 110.10 110.25 112.30
70.......................................................... 90.90 111.60 111.75 113.80
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Schedules 121, 122 and 123 Notes:
\1\ The applicable 2-pound rate is charged for matter sent in a flat rate= envelope provided by the
Postal Service.
\2\ Add $8.25 for each pickup stop.
\3\ Add $8.25 for each Custom Designed delivery stop.
First-Class Mail Rate Schedule 221
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Rate
Letters and Sealed Parcels (cents)
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Regular:
Single Piece: First Ounce.............................. 33.0
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Presort \1\............................................ 30.5
Qualified Business Reply Mail.......................... 30.0
Additional Ounce \2\................................... 22.0
Nonstandard Surcharge
Single Piece....................................... 11.0
Presort............................................ 5.0
Automation--Presort \1\
Letters \3\
Basic Presort \4\.................................. 27.0
3-Digit Presort \5\................................ 26.1
5-Digit Presort \6\................................ 24.3
Carrier Route Presort \7\.......................... 23.8
Flats \8\
Basic Presort \9\.................................. 30.0
3/5-Digit Presort \10\............................. 27.0
Additional Ounce \2\................................... 22.0
Nonstandard Surcharge.................................. 5.0
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Schedule 221 Notes:
\1\ A mailing fee of $100.00 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 13 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 specified 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
specified by the Postal Service.
\6\ Rate applies to letter-size Automation-Presort category mail
presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations
specified 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 specified 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
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Rate
Cards (cents)
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Regular:
Single Piece........................................... 20.0
Presort \1\............................................ 18.0
Qualified Business Reply Mail.......................... 18.0
Automation-Presort: 1,2
Basic Presort \3\...................................... 16.6
3-Digit Presort \4\.................................... 15.9
5-Digit Presort \5\.................................... 14.6
Carrier Route Presort \6\.............................. 14.1
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Schedule 222 Notes:
\1\ A mailing fee of $100.00 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 specified 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 specified by the
Postal Service.
\5\ Rate applies to Automation-Presort category mail presorted to single
or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the
Postal Service.
\6\ Rate applies to Automation-Presort category mail presorted to
carrier routes specified by the Postal Service.
First-Class Mail Schedule 223--Priority Mail Subclass
[Dollars]
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Weight not exceeding (pounds) L, 1, 2, 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
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1................................. 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20
2................................. 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20
3................................. 4.30 4.30 4.30 4.30 4.30 4.30
4................................. 5.40 5.40 5.40 5.40 5.40 5.40
5................................. 6.50 6.50 6.50 6.50 6.50 6.50
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6................................. 6.60 6.90 7.10 7.45 7.70 8.25
7................................. 6.70 7.30 7.70 8.40 8.90 10.00
8................................. 6.80 7.70 8.30 9.35 10.10 11.75
9................................. 6.90 8.10 8.90 10.30 11.30 13.50
10................................ 7.00 8.50 9.50 11.25 12.50 15.25
11................................ 7.20 9.15 10.30 12.20 13.45 16.50
12................................ 7.40 9.80 11.05 13.10 14.45 17.80
13................................ 7.75 10.40 11.80 14.05 15.50 19.10
14................................ 8.10 11.05 12.55 14.95 16.50 20.40
15................................ 8.50 11.70 13.30 15.85 17.50 21.70
16................................ 8.85 12.30 14.00 16.75 18.55 23.00
17................................ 9.20 12.95 14.75 17.70 19.55 24.30
18................................ 9.60 13.60 15.50 18.60 20.60 25.60
19................................ 9.95 14.20 16.25 19.50 21.60 26.95
20................................ 10.35 14.85 17.00 20.40 22.65 28.20
21................................ 10.70 15.50 17.70 21.35 23.65 29.45
22................................ 11.05 16.15 18.45 22.25 24.70 30.65
23................................ 11.45 16.75 19.20 23.15 25.70 31.85
24................................ 11.75 17.40 19.95 24.05 26.70 33.05
25................................ 12.15 18.05 20.70 25.00 27.75 34.35
26................................ 12.55 18.65 21.40 25.90 28.75 35.55
27................................ 12.90 19.30 22.15 26.80 29.80 36.75
28................................ 13.25 19.95 22.90 27.70 30.80 37.95
29................................ 13.65 20.55 23.65 28.60 31.85 39.15
30................................ 14.00 21.20 24.40 29.55 32.85 40.35
31................................ 14.35 21.85 25.10 30.45 33.90 41.55
32................................ 14.75 22.45 25.85 31.35 34.90 42.80
33................................ 15.10 23.10 26.60 32.25 35.95 44.00
34................................ 15.45 23.70 27.35 33.15 36.95 45.20
35................................ 15.80 24.35 28.10 34.10 37.95 46.40
36................................ 16.20 25.00 28.80 35.00 39.00 47.60
37................................ 16.60 25.65 29.55 35.90 40.00 48.80
38................................ 16.90 26.25 30.30 36.85 41.05 50.05
39................................ 17.30 26.90 31.05 37.75 42.05 51.25
40................................ 17.70 27.55 31.80 38.65 43.10 52.45
41................................ 18.00 28.15 32.50 39.55 44.10 53.65
42................................ 18.40 28.80 33.25 40.45 45.15 54.85
43................................ 18.80 29.45 34.00 41.40 46.15 56.10
44................................ 19.15 30.05 34.75 42.30 47.20 57.35
45................................ 19.50 30.70 35.50 43.20 48.20 58.55
46................................ 19.85 31.35 36.20 44.10 49.20 59.75
47................................ 20.25 31.95 36.95 45.05 50.25 60.95
48................................ 20.60 32.60 37.70 45.95 51.25 62.15
49................................ 20.95 33.25 38.45 46.85 52.30 63.35
50................................ 21.35 33.85 39.20 47.75 53.30 64.55
51................................ 21.70 34.50 39.90 48.65 54.25 65.80
52................................ 22.05 35.15 40.65 49.60 55.30 67.00
53................................ 22.45 35.75 41.40 50.50 56.25 68.20
54................................ 22.80 36.40 42.15 51.40 57.25 69.40
55................................ 23.15 37.05 42.90 52.30 58.20 70.60
56................................ 23.55 37.65 43.60 53.25 59.20 71.80
57................................ 23.90 38.30 44.35 54.15 60.20 73.05
58................................ 24.25 38.95 45.10 55.05 61.15 74.25
59................................ 24.65 39.55 45.85 55.95 62.20 75.45
60................................ 25.00 40.20 46.60 56.90 63.15 76.65
61................................ 25.35 40.85 47.30 57.80 64.15 77.90
62................................ 25.75 41.45 48.05 58.70 65.10 79.10
63................................ 26.10 42.10 48.80 59.60 66.10 80.35
64................................ 26.50 42.75 49.55 60.55 67.10 81.55
65................................ 26.85 43.35 50.25 61.45 68.05 82.75
66................................ 27.20 44.00 51.00 62.35 69.10 83.95
67................................ 27.60 44.65 51.75 63.25 70.05 85.15
68................................ 27.95 45.25 52.50 64.15 71.00 86.35
69................................ 28.30 45.90 53.25 65.10 72.05 87.55
70................................ 28.70 46.55 53.95 66.00 73.00 88.80
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Schedule 223 Notes:
\1\. The 2-pound rate is charged for matter sent in a >flat rate= envelope provided by the Postal Service.
\2\. Add $8.25 for each pickup stop.
\3\. 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.
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Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.2A
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Rate
Regular Subclass Presort Category \1\ (cents)
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Letter Size:
Piece Rate
Basic.............................................. 23.5
3/5-Digit.......................................... 20.7
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC................................................ 1.6
SCF................................................ 2.1
Non-Letter Size: \2\
Piece Rate
Minimum per Piece \3\
Basic.......................................... 30.4
3/5 Digit...................................... 24.0
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC............................................ 1.6
SCF............................................ 2.1
Pound Rate \3\......................................... 67.7
Plus per Piece Rate
Basic.......................................... 16.4
3/5-Digit...................................... 10.0
Destination Entry Discount per Pound
BMC............................................ 7.9
SCF............................................ 10.0
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Schedule 321.2A Notes
\1\ A fee of $100 must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk
mailing permit.
\2\ Residual shape pieces are subject to a surcharge of $0.10 per piece.
\3\ Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate,
whichever is higher.
Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.2B
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Rate
Regular Subclass Automation Category \1\ (cents)
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Letter Size: \2\
Piece Rate
Basic Letter \3\................................... 18.3
3-Digit Letter \4\................................. 17.6
5-Digit Letter \5\................................. 16.0
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC................................................ 1.6
SCF................................................ 2.1
Flat Size: \6\
Piece Rate
Minimum per Piece \7\
Basic Flat \8\................................. 24.5
\3/5\-Digit Flat \9\........................... 20.3
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC............................................ 1.6
SCF............................................ 2.1
Pound Rate \7\ 67.7
Plus per piece Rate
Basic Flat \8\................................. 10.5
\3/5\-Digit Flat \9\........................... 6.3
Destination Entry Discount per Pound
BMC............................................ 7.9
SCF............................................ 10.0
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Schedule 321.2B Notes:
\1\ A fee of $100 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.
\4\ Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to single or
multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal
Service.
\5\ Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to single or
multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal
Service.
\6\ For flat-size automation mail meeting applicable Postal Service
regulations.
\7\ Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the 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.
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Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.3
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Rate
Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass \1\ (cents)
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Letter Size:
Piece Rate
Basic.............................................. 16.2
Basic Automated Letter \2\......................... 15.6
High Density....................................... 13.9
Saturation......................................... 13.0
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC................................................ 1.6
SCF................................................ 2.1
DDU................................................ 2.6
Non-Letter Size: \3\
Piece Rate
Minimum per Piece \4\
Basic.......................................... 16.2
High Density................................... 15.1
Saturation..................................... 14.0
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC............................................ 1.6
SCF............................................ 2.1
DDU............................................ 2.6
Pound Rate \4\ 66.3
Plus per Piece Rate
Basic.......................................... 2.5
High Density................................... 1.4
Saturation..................................... 0.3
Destination Entry Discount per Pound
BMC............................................ 7.9
SCF............................................ 10.0
DDU............................................ 12.6
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Schedule 321.3 Notes:
\1\ A fee of $100 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\ Residual shape pieces are subject to a surcharge of $0.10 per piece.
\4\ Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate,
whichever is higher.
Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.4A
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Rate
Nonprofit Subclass Presort Categories \1\ (Full Rates) (cents)
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Letter Size:
Piece Rate
Basic.............................................. 16.9
3/5-Digit.......................................... 14.2
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC................................................ 1.6
SCF................................................ 2.1
Non-Letter Size: \2\
Piece Rate
Minimum per Piece \3\
Basic.......................................... 23.3
3/5-Digit...................................... 16.5
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC............................................ 1.6
SCF............................................ 2.1
Pound Rate \3\ 55.0
Plus per Piece Rate
Basic.......................................... 12.0
3/5-Digit...................................... 5.2
Destination Entry Discount per Pound
BMC............................................ 7.9
SCF............................................ 10.0
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Schedule 321.4A Notes
\1\ A fee of $100.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for each
bulk mailing permit.
\2\ Residual shape pieces are subject to a surcharge of $0.10 per piece.
\3\ Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate,
whichever is higher.
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Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321.4B
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Rate
Nonprofit Subclass Automation Categories \1\ (Full Rates) (cents)
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Letter Size: \2\
Piece Rate
Basic Letter \3\................................... 11.9
3-Digit Letter \4\................................. 11.4
5-Digit Letter \5\................................. 9.3
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC................................................ 1.6
SCF................................................ 2.1
Flat Size: \6\
Piece Rate
Minimum per Piece \7\
Basic Flat \8\................................. 18.2
3/5-Digit Flat \9\............................. 14.4
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC............................................ 1.6
SCF............................................ 2.1
Pound Rate \7\..................................... 55.0
Plus per Piece Rate
Basic Flat \8\................................. 6.9
3/5-Digit Flat \9\............................. 3.1
Destination Entry Discount per Pound
BMC............................................ 7.9
SCF............................................ 10.0
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Schedule 321.4B Notes:
\1\ A fee of $100 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.
\4\ Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to single or
multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal
Service.
\5\ Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to single or
multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal
Service.
\6\ For flat-size automation mail meeting applicable Postal Service
regulations.
\7\ Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the 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 321.5
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Rate
Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass\1\ (Full Rates) (cents)
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Letter Size:
Piece Rate
Basic.............................................. 9.9
Basic Automated Letter \2\......................... 9.2
High Density....................................... 7.8
Saturation......................................... 7.2
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC................................................ 1.6
SCF................................................ 2.1
DDU................................................ 2.6
Non-Letter Size: \3\
Piece Rate
Minimum per Piece \4\
Basic.......................................... 9.9
High Density................................... 9.2
Saturation..................................... 8.4
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC............................................ 1.6
SCF............................................ 2.1
DDU............................................ 2.6
Pound Rate \4\ 29.0
Plus per Piece Rate
Basic.......................................... 3.9
High Density................................... 3.2
Saturation..................................... 2.4
Destination Entry Discount per Pound
BMC............................................ 7.9
SCF............................................ 10.0
DDU............................................ 12.6
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Schedule 321.5 Notes:
\1\ A fee of $100 must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk
mailing permit.
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\2\ Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to routes
specified by the Postal Service.
\3\ Residual shape pieces are subject to a surcharge of $0.10 per piece.
\4\ Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate,
whichever is higher.
Standard mail Rate Schedule 322.1A--Parcel Post Subclass Inter-BMC Rates
[dollars]
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Weight Not Exceeding (Pounds) Zone 1/2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
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2.................................. $3.15 $3.15 $3.15 $3.15 $3.15 $3.15 $3.15
3.................................. 3.59 3.90 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25
4.................................. 3.73 4.16 4.91 5.35 5.35 5.35 5.35
5.................................. 3.86 4.39 5.33 6.45 6.45 6.45 6.45
6.................................. 3.99 4.62 5.71 7.10 7.40 7.60 8.15
7.................................. 4.11 4.82 6.07 7.72 8.35 8.75 9.85
8.................................. 4.24 5.01 6.38 8.26 9.30 9.90 11.55
9.................................. 4.33 5.19 6.71 8.76 10.25 11.05 13.25
10................................. 4.45 5.36 6.99 9.23 10.92 12.20 14.95
11................................. 4.54 5.53 7.27 9.66 11.47 13.30 16.10
12................................. 4.64 5.68 7.53 10.06 11.97 14.30 17.35
13................................. 4.73 5.81 7.77 10.44 12.44 15.17 18.65
14................................. 4.82 5.97 8.01 10.80 12.89 15.74 19.90
15................................. 4.90 6.10 8.24 11.13 13.31 16.28 21.15
16................................. 4.98 6.23 8.45 11.45 13.70 16.77 21.85
17................................. 5.07 6.34 8.66 11.74 14.08 17.25 22.49
18................................. 5.14 6.46 8.85 12.02 14.42 17.69 23.10
19................................. 5.23 6.58 9.04 12.29 14.76 18.12 23.67
20................................. 5.29 6.68 9.20 12.54 15.07 18.52 24.21
21................................. 5.36 6.80 9.37 12.79 15.38 18.90 24.72
22................................. 5.43 6.89 9.54 13.02 15.66 19.26 25.21
23................................. 5.50 7.01 9.71 13.23 15.93 19.60 25.67
24................................. 5.55 7.10 9.85 13.45 16.19 19.94 26.12
25................................. 5.62 7.19 10.01 13.64 16.44 20.24 26.54
26................................. 5.68 7.28 10.15 13.84 16.68 20.54 26.93
27................................. 5.75 7.37 10.28 14.02 16.90 20.82 27.32
28................................. 5.80 7.46 10.43 14.20 17.12 21.09 27.68
29................................. 5.86 7.55 10.56 14.36 17.33 21.35 28.04
30................................. 5.92 7.63 10.67 14.52 17.52 21.60 28.36
31................................. 5.98 7.70 10.80 14.67 17.72 21.85 28.68
32................................. 6.03 7.79 10.92 14.82 17.90 22.08 28.99
33................................. 6.08 7.87 11.04 14.97 18.07 22.30 29.28
34................................. 6.14 7.93 11.14 15.11 18.24 22.51 29.56
35................................. 6.19 8.01 11.26 15.24 18.40 22.71 29.83
36................................. 6.24 8.07 11.38 15.37 18.56 22.90 30.09
37................................. 6.29 8.14 11.47 15.50 18.71 23.10 30.34
38................................. 6.34 8.22 11.58 15.61 18.85 23.27 30.58
39................................. 6.40 8.28 11.67 15.72 18.99 23.44 30.81
40................................. 6.44 8.35 11.77 15.84 19.13 23.62 31.02
41................................. 6.50 8.42 11.86 15.95 19.26 23.78 31.24
42................................. 6.54 8.48 11.95 16.05 19.38 23.93 31.45
43................................. 6.58 8.54 12.05 16.15 19.51 24.08 31.64
44................................. 6.63 8.59 12.13 16.24 19.62 24.22 31.84
45................................. 6.67 8.66 12.22 16.34 19.74 24.36 32.02
46................................. 6.72 8.72 12.30 16.44 19.85 24.50 32.19
47................................. 6.77 8.78 12.38 16.52 19.96 24.63 32.37
48................................. 6.81 8.84 12.47 16.61 20.05 24.75 32.53
49................................. 6.85 8.89 12.55 16.69 20.16 24.88 32.68
50................................. 6.89 8.94 12.61 16.77 20.26 25.00 32.84
51................................. 6.94 9.00 12.70 16.85 20.35 25.11 32.98
52................................. 6.98 9.06 12.77 16.93 20.44 25.22 33.12
53................................. 7.02 9.11 12.83 17.00 20.53 25.33 33.27
54................................. 7.06 9.17 12.91 17.08 20.62 25.44 33.40
55................................. 7.10 9.20 12.99 17.14 20.69 25.53 33.53
56................................. 7.15 9.27 13.05 17.22 20.78 25.63 33.66
57................................. 7.19 9.32 13.12 17.28 20.86 25.73 33.77
58................................. 7.23 9.36 13.18 17.35 20.93 25.82 33.89
59................................. 7.27 9.41 13.25 17.41 21.01 25.90 34.00
60................................. 7.31 9.46 13.33 17.47 21.07 25.99 34.12
61................................. 7.36 9.52 13.38 17.53 21.15 26.08 34.27
62................................. 7.40 9.56 13.44 17.59 21.21 26.15 34.41
63................................. 7.42 9.61 13.51 17.64 21.28 26.23 34.55
64................................. 7.46 9.65 13.57 17.69 21.34 26.30 34.68
65................................. 7.50 9.70 13.62 17.75 21.41 26.38 34.81
66................................. 7.55 9.75 13.68 17.80 21.46 26.45 34.93
67................................. 7.59 9.79 13.74 17.86 21.53 26.52 35.06
68................................. 7.62 9.83 13.81 17.91 21.58 26.59 35.19
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69................................. 7.66 9.87 13.86 17.95 21.64 26.66 35.29
70................................. 7.70 9.93 13.92 18.01 21.69 26.72 35.42
Oversize parcels \6\............... 34.07 38.18 44.22 53.79 65.11 80.53 106.01
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Schedule 322.1A Notes:
\1\ For nonmachinable Inter-BMC parcels, add: $1.65 per piece.
\2\ For each pickup stop, add: $8.25.
\3\ For Origin Bulk Mail Center Discount, deduct $0.57 per piece.
\4\ For BMC Presort, deduct $0.22 per piece.
\5\ For Barcoded Discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.
\6\ See DMCS section 322.161 for oversize Parcel Post.
\7\ Parcel Post pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and girth combined and weighing less than 15 pounds are
subject to a rate equal to that for a 15 pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is addressed.
Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.1B--Parcel Post Subclass Intra-BMC Rates
[Dollars]
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Weight Not Exceeding (Pounds) Local Zone 1/2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5
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2.............................................. $2.67 $2.80 $2.80 $2.80 $2.80
3.............................................. 2.87 3.17 3.26 3.27 3.29
4.............................................. 3.04 3.32 3.57 3.58 4.14
5.............................................. 3.19 3.45 3.85 3.88 4.63
6.............................................. 3.28 3.58 4.13 4.15 5.08
7.............................................. 3.35 3.69 4.37 4.40 5.50
8.............................................. 3.43 3.82 4.59 4.63 5.90
9.............................................. 3.50 3.91 4.77 4.86 6.27
10............................................. 3.58 4.03 5.01 5.08 6.62
11............................................. 3.64 4.12 5.18 5.27 6.94
12............................................. 3.71 4.23 5.33 5.47 7.26
13............................................. 3.78 4.32 5.46 5.65 7.54
14............................................. 3.84 4.41 5.55 5.83 7.82
15............................................. 3.90 4.49 5.68 5.99 8.08
16............................................. 3.97 4.56 5.81 6.15 8.33
17............................................. 4.02 4.65 5.93 6.31 8.56
18............................................. 4.07 4.72 6.05 6.45 8.80
19............................................. 4.12 4.81 6.16 6.59 9.01
20............................................. 4.19 4.88 6.27 6.74 9.21
21............................................. 4.23 4.94 6.38 6.87 9.41
22............................................. 4.28 5.02 6.47 7.00 9.60
23............................................. 4.33 5.08 6.59 7.13 9.79
24............................................. 4.38 5.14 6.68 7.24 9.96
25............................................. 4.43 5.20 6.77 7.36 10.13
26............................................. 4.47 5.27 6.86 7.47 10.29
27............................................. 4.52 5.33 6.96 7.58 10.44
28............................................. 4.56 5.38 7.05 7.69 10.59
29............................................. 4.62 5.45 7.14 7.80 10.74
30............................................. 4.67 5.50 7.22 7.89 10.89
31............................................. 4.71 5.56 7.28 7.99 11.02
32............................................. 4.75 5.62 7.37 8.09 11.15
33............................................. 4.80 5.67 7.45 8.19 11.29
34............................................. 4.84 5.72 7.51 8.27 11.40
35............................................. 4.88 5.77 7.59 8.37 11.52
36............................................. 4.91 5.82 7.66 8.46 11.65
37............................................. 4.95 5.88 7.72 8.54 11.76
38............................................. 4.99 5.93 7.80 8.62 11.87
39............................................. 5.04 5.98 7.87 8.71 11.97
40............................................. 5.08 6.02 7.93 8.78 12.08
41............................................. 5.12 6.08 8.01 8.87 12.18
42............................................. 5.16 6.12 8.06 8.94 12.27
43............................................. 5.20 6.16 8.13 9.02 12.38
44............................................. 5.25 6.21 8.18 9.10 12.46
45............................................. 5.28 6.25 8.24 9.16 12.56
46............................................. 5.32 6.31 8.31 9.24 12.64
47............................................. 5.36 6.36 8.36 9.30 12.73
48............................................. 5.40 6.40 8.42 9.38 12.83
49............................................. 5.43 6.44 8.48 9.44 12.90
50............................................. 5.47 6.47 8.53 9.51 12.99
51............................................. 5.51 6.53 8.58 9.57 13.06
52............................................. 5.54 6.57 8.65 9.64 13.14
53............................................. 5.58 6.60 8.70 9.70 13.21
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54............................................. 5.62 6.64 8.75 9.76 13.29
55............................................. 5.66 6.68 8.79 9.82 13.36
56............................................. 5.69 6.73 8.85 9.89 13.42
57............................................. 5.72 6.77 8.91 9.94 13.50
58............................................. 5.76 6.81 8.94 9.99 13.57
59............................................. 5.80 6.85 9.00 10.06 13.63
60............................................. 5.82 6.89 9.05 10.11 13.70
61............................................. 5.88 6.94 9.10 10.17 13.77
62............................................. 5.90 6.98 9.14 10.22 13.82
63............................................. 5.94 7.01 9.19 10.28 13.88
64............................................. 5.97 7.05 9.23 10.33 13.95
65............................................. 6.01 7.09 9.28 10.38 14.00
66............................................. 6.03 7.14 9.33 10.44 14.07
67............................................. 6.08 7.18 9.37 10.49 14.12
68............................................. 6.11 7.20 9.41 10.54 14.17
69............................................. 6.15 7.24 9.45 10.59 14.23
70............................................. 6.18 7.28 9.52 10.64 14.28
Oversize parcels \3\........................... 19.43 28.42 28.42 28.42 28.42
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Schedule 322.1B Notes:
\1\ For each pickup stop, add $8.25.
\2\ For Barcoded Discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.
\3\ See DMCS section 322.161 for oversize Parcel Post.
\4\ Parcel Post pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and girth combined and weighing less than 15 pounds are
subject to a rate equal to that for a 15 pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is addressed.
Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.1C--Parcel Post Subclass Destination BMC Rates
[Dollars]
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Weight Not Exceeding (Pounds) Zone 1/2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5
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2........................................................... $2.23 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40
3........................................................... 2.40 2.86 2.87 2.89
4........................................................... 2.58 3.17 3.18 3.94
5........................................................... 2.74 3.45 3.48 4.40
6........................................................... 2.88 3.73 3.75 4.83
7........................................................... 3.02 3.97 4.00 5.22
8........................................................... 3.15 4.19 4.23 5.60
9........................................................... 3.28 4.37 4.46 5.95
10.......................................................... 3.40 4.51 4.68 6.29
11.......................................................... 3.51 4.67 4.87 6.59
12.......................................................... 3.62 4.81 5.07 6.89
13.......................................................... 3.73 4.93 5.25 7.16
14.......................................................... 3.82 5.08 5.43 7.42
15.......................................................... 3.91 5.20 5.59 7.67
16.......................................................... 4.01 5.32 5.75 7.91
17.......................................................... 4.09 5.43 5.91 8.13
18.......................................................... 4.18 5.54 6.05 8.35
19.......................................................... 4.26 5.64 6.19 8.55
20.......................................................... 4.34 5.75 6.34 8.74
21.......................................................... 4.42 5.85 6.47 8.94
22.......................................................... 4.49 5.94 6.60 9.12
23.......................................................... 4.56 6.05 6.73 9.30
24.......................................................... 4.63 6.14 6.84 9.46
25.......................................................... 4.70 6.21 6.96 9.62
26.......................................................... 4.76 6.31 7.07 9.78
27.......................................................... 4.83 6.38 7.18 9.92
28.......................................................... 4.89 6.47 7.29 10.07
29.......................................................... 4.96 6.57 7.40 10.21
30.......................................................... 5.01 6.63 7.49 10.35
31.......................................................... 5.08 6.70 7.59 10.48
32.......................................................... 5.13 6.79 7.69 10.61
33.......................................................... 5.19 6.85 7.79 10.73
34.......................................................... 5.25 6.92 7.87 10.84
35.......................................................... 5.31 6.99 7.97 10.96
36.......................................................... 5.36 7.05 8.06 11.08
37.......................................................... 5.40 7.11 8.14 11.19
38.......................................................... 5.46 7.19 8.22 11.29
39.......................................................... 5.51 7.24 8.31 11.39
40.......................................................... 5.56 7.31 8.38 11.50
41.......................................................... 5.61 7.38 8.47 11.59
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42.......................................................... 5.65 7.44 8.54 11.68
43.......................................................... 5.71 7.49 8.62 11.79
44.......................................................... 5.75 7.54 8.70 11.87
45.......................................................... 5.79 7.61 8.76 11.96
46.......................................................... 5.85 7.67 8.84 12.04
47.......................................................... 5.89 7.72 8.90 12.13
48.......................................................... 5.93 7.77 8.98 12.22
49.......................................................... 5.98 7.83 9.04 12.29
50.......................................................... 6.02 7.88 9.11 12.38
51.......................................................... 6.06 7.93 9.17 12.45
52.......................................................... 6.11 8.00 9.24 12.52
53.......................................................... 6.14 8.05 9.30 12.60
54.......................................................... 6.18 8.09 9.36 12.67
55.......................................................... 6.23 8.13 9.42 12.74
56.......................................................... 6.27 8.19 9.49 12.80
57.......................................................... 6.30 8.24 9.54 12.88
58.......................................................... 6.35 8.28 9.59 12.94
59.......................................................... 6.38 8.33 9.66 13.01
60.......................................................... 6.42 8.39 9.71 13.07
61.......................................................... 6.46 8.42 9.77 13.14
62.......................................................... 6.50 8.46 9.82 13.19
63.......................................................... 6.53 8.52 9.88 13.25
64.......................................................... 6.57 8.55 9.93 13.31
65.......................................................... 6.61 8.61 9.98 13.37
66.......................................................... 6.65 8.66 10.04 13.43
67.......................................................... 6.68 8.70 10.09 13.48
68.......................................................... 6.71 8.74 10.14 13.54
69.......................................................... 6.75 8.76 10.19 13.59
70.......................................................... 6.79 8.83 10.24 13.64
Oversize parcels \2\........................................ 15.43 22.73 28.00 28.00
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Schedule 322.1C Notes:
\1\ For Barcoded Discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.
\2\ See DMCS section 322.161 for oversize Parcel Post.
\3\ Parcel Post pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and girth combined and weighing less than 15 pounds are
subject to a rate equal to that for a 15 pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is addressed.
\4\ A fee of $100 must be paid each year for DBMC, DSCF, and DDU.
Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.1D--Parcel Post Subclass Destination SCF
Rates
[Dollars]
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Weight (Pounds) Rate
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2.......................................................... 1.67
3.......................................................... 1,78
4.......................................................... 1.91
5.......................................................... 2.02
6.......................................................... 2.12
7.......................................................... 2.21
8.......................................................... 2.30
9.......................................................... 2.40
10......................................................... 2.48
11......................................................... 2.56
12......................................................... 2.64
13......................................................... 2.72
14......................................................... 2.78
15......................................................... 2.84
16......................................................... 2.92
17......................................................... 2.98
18......................................................... 3.04
19......................................................... 3.10
20......................................................... 3.16
21......................................................... 3.22
22......................................................... 3.27
23......................................................... 3.32
24......................................................... 3.38
25......................................................... 3.43
26......................................................... 3.47
27......................................................... 3.53
28......................................................... 3.57
29......................................................... 3.63
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30......................................................... 3.67
31......................................................... 3.72
32......................................................... 3.76
33......................................................... 3.81
34......................................................... 3.86
35......................................................... 3.90
36......................................................... 3.94
37......................................................... 3.97
38......................................................... 4.02
39......................................................... 4.06
40......................................................... 4.10
41......................................................... 4.14
42......................................................... 4.17
43......................................................... 4.22
44......................................................... 4.26
45......................................................... 4.29
46......................................................... 4.34
47......................................................... 4.37
48......................................................... 4.40
49......................................................... 4.45
50......................................................... 4.48
51......................................................... 4.51
52......................................................... 4.55
53......................................................... 4.58
54......................................................... 4.61
55......................................................... 4.65
56......................................................... 4.69
57......................................................... 4.71
58......................................................... 4.76
59......................................................... 4.78
60......................................................... 4.82
61......................................................... 4.85
62......................................................... 4.88
63......................................................... 4.91
64......................................................... 4.94
65......................................................... 4.98
66......................................................... 5.01
67......................................................... 5.04
68......................................................... 5.07
69......................................................... 5.10
70......................................................... 5.14
Oversize................................................... 11.99
parcels \1\
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Schedule 322.1D Notes:
\1\ See DMCS section 322.161 for oversize Parcel Post.
\2\ Parcel Post pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and girth combined
and weighing less than 15 pounds are subject to a rate equal to that
for a 15 pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is addressed.
\3\ A fee of $100.00 must be paid each year for DBMC, DSCF, and DDU.
Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.1E--Parcel Post Subclass Destination
Delivery Unit Rates
[Dollars]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weight (Pounds) Rate
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2.......................................................... 1.10
3.......................................................... 1.35
4.......................................................... 1.42
5.......................................................... 1.48
6.......................................................... 1.53
7.......................................................... 1.58
8.......................................................... 1.63
9.......................................................... 1.69
10......................................................... 1.74
11......................................................... 1.78
12......................................................... 1.83
13......................................................... 1.88
14......................................................... 1.91
15......................................................... 1.95
16......................................................... 2.00
17......................................................... 2.03
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18......................................................... 2.08
19......................................................... 2.11
20......................................................... 2.15
21......................................................... 2.19
22......................................................... 2.22
23......................................................... 2.26
24......................................................... 2.29
25......................................................... 2.33
26......................................................... 2.36
27......................................................... 2.40
28......................................................... 2.43
29......................................................... 2.47
30......................................................... 2.49
31......................................................... 2.53
32......................................................... 2.56
33......................................................... 2.59
34......................................................... 2.63
35......................................................... 2.66
36......................................................... 2.69
37......................................................... 2.71
38......................................................... 2.75
39......................................................... 2.78
40......................................................... 2.81
41......................................................... 2.84
42......................................................... 2.86
43......................................................... 2.90
44......................................................... 2.92
45......................................................... 2.95
46......................................................... 2.99
47......................................................... 3.02
48......................................................... 3.04
49......................................................... 3.07
50......................................................... 3.10
51......................................................... 3.13
52......................................................... 3.16
53......................................................... 3.18
54......................................................... 3.20
55......................................................... 3.24
56......................................................... 3.27
57......................................................... 3.29
58......................................................... 3.33
59......................................................... 3.34
60......................................................... 3.37
61......................................................... 3.40
62......................................................... 3.43
63......................................................... 3.45
64......................................................... 3.48
65......................................................... 3.51
66......................................................... 3.54
67......................................................... 3.56
68......................................................... 3.58
69......................................................... 3.61
70......................................................... 3.65
Oversize parcels \1\....................................... 8.69
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Schedule 322.1E Notes:
\1\ See DMCS section 322.161 for oversize Parcel Post.
\2\ Parcel Post pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and girth combined
and weighing less than 15 pounds are subject to a rate equal to that
for a 15 pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is addressed.
\3\ A fee of $100.00 must be paid each year for DBMC, DSCF, and DDU.
Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.3A--Bound Printed Matter Subclass Single Piece Rates\1\
[Dollars]
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Zones
Weight Not Exceeding (Pounds) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Local 1 & 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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1.5..................................................... 1.14 1.54 1.57 1.63 1.72 1.81 1.92 2.02
2....................................................... 1.16 1.57 1.61 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.08 2.21
2.5..................................................... 1.18 1.60 1.66 1.76 1.90 2.06 2.24 2.40
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3....................................................... 1.20 1.63 1.70 1.82 1.99 2.18 2.40 2.60
3.5..................................................... 1.22 1.66 1.74 1.88 2.08 2.30 2.56 2.79
4....................................................... 1.24 1.70 1.79 1.94 2.18 2.42 2.72 2.98
4.5..................................................... 1.26 1.73 1.83 2.01 2.27 2.55 2.88 3.17
5....................................................... 1.28 1.76 1.88 2.07 2.36 2.67 3.05 3.37
6....................................................... 1.31 1.82 1.96 2.20 2.54 2.92 3.37 3.75
7....................................................... 1.35 1.89 2.05 2.32 2.73 3.16 3.69 4.14
8....................................................... 1.39 1.95 2.14 2.45 2.91 3.41 4.01 4.52
9....................................................... 1.43 2.02 2.22 2.57 3.10 3.65 4.33 4.91
10...................................................... 1.47 2.08 2.31 2.70 3.28 3.90 4.65 5.29
11...................................................... 1.51 2.14 2.40 2.83 3.46 4.15 4.97 5.68
12...................................................... 1.55 2.21 2.48 2.95 3.65 4.39 5.29 6.06
13...................................................... 1.59 2.27 2.57 3.08 3.83 4.64 5.61 6.45
14...................................................... 1.63 2.34 2.66 3.20 4.02 4.88 5.93 6.83
15...................................................... 1.67 2.40 2.75 3.33 4.20 5.13 6.26 7.22
Per piece rate.......................................... 1.08 1.44 1.44 1.44 1.44 1.44 1.44 1.44
Per pound rate.......................................... 0.039 0.064 0.087 0.126 0.184 0.246 0.321 0.385
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Schedule 322.3A Notes:
\1\ Includes both catalogs and similar bound printed matter.
\2\ For barcoded discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.
Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322.3B--Bound Printed Matter Subclass Bulk
and Carrier Route Presort Rates \1\
[Dollars]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per piece Carrier
Zone \3\ route \2\ Per pound
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Local............................ 0.54 0.463 0.028
1 & 2............................ 0.72 0.643 0.051
3................................ 0.72 0.643 0.073
4................................ 0.72 0.643 0.112
5................................ 0.72 0.643 0.171
6................................ 0.72 0.643 0.233
7................................ 0.72 0.643 0.307
8................................ 0.72 0.643 0.371
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Schedule 322.3B Notes:
\1\ Includes both catalogs and similar bound printed matter.
\2\ Applies to mailings of at least 300 pieces presorted to carrier
route as specified by the Postal Service.
\3\ For Barcoded Discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.
Standard Mail Rate Schedules 323.1 and 323.2--Special and Library Rate
Subclasses
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Rates
(cents)
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Schedule 323.1: Special:
First Pound
Not presorted \4\.................................. 113
Level A Presort (5-digits)1,2...................... 64
Level B Presort (BMC)1,3,4......................... 95
Each additional pound through 7 pounds 45
Each additional pound over 7 pounds 28
Schedule 323.2: Library:
[Rates for Special Subclass in Schedule 323.1 Apply.]
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Schedule 323.1 and 323.3 Notes:
\1\ A fee of $100.00 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.
\4\ For Barcoded Discount, deduct $0.03 per-piece.
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Periodicals Rate Schedule 421
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Rate \3\
Regular subclass \1\,\2\ Postage rate unit (cents)
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Per Pound:
Nonadvertising Portion....... Pound................... 16.1
Advertising Portion:
Delivery Office \4\...... Pound................... 15.5
SCF \5\.................. Pound................... 17.8
1 and 2.................. Pound................... 21.5
3........................ Pound................... 22.9
4........................ Pound................... 26.3
5........................ Pound................... 31.6
6........................ Pound................... 37.1
7........................ Pound................... 43.8
8........................ Pound................... 49.5
Science of Agriculture:
Delivery Office.......... Pound................... 11.6
SCF...................... Pound................... 13.3
Zones 1 and 2............ Pound................... 16.1
Per Piece:
Less Nonadvertising Factor ........................ 5.9
\6\.
Required Preparation \7\..... Piece................... 29.4
Presorted to 3-digit......... Piece................... 25.3
Presorted to 5-digit......... Piece................... 19.7
Presorted to Carrier Route... Piece................... 12.2
Discounts:
Prepared to Delivery Piece................... 1.3
Office \4\.
Prepared to SCF \5\...... Piece................... 0.7
High Density \8\......... Piece................... 1.9
Saturation \9\........... Piece................... 3.7
Automation Discounts for
Automation Compatible Mail \10\
From Required:
Prebarcoded letter size.. Piece................... 6.2
Prebarcoded flats........ Piece................... 4.6
From 3-Digit:
Prebarcoded letter size.. Piece................... 4.7
Prebarcoded flats........ Piece................... 3.9
From 5-Digit:
Prebarcoded letter size.. Piece................... 3.5
Prebarcoded flats........ Piece................... 2.9
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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.
\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 not eligible for carrier-route, 5-digit or 3-digit rates.
\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
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Rate
Within County (Full Rates) (cents)
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Per Pound:
General.............................................. 13.3
Delivery Office \1\.................................... 10.7
Per Piece:
Required Presort....................................... 9.5
Presorted to 3-digit............................... 8.8
Presorted to 5-digit............................... 8.0
Carrier Route Presort.............................. 4.3
Per Piece Discount:
Delivery Office \2\.................................... 0.4
High Density (formerly 125 piece) \3\.................. 1.4
Saturation............................................. 1.8
Automation Discounts for Automation Compatible Mail: \4\
From Required:
Prebarcoded Letter size............................ 6.2
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Prebarcoded Flat size.............................. 4.6
From 3-digit:
Prebarcoded Letter size............................ 4.7
Prebarcoded Flat size.............................. 2.4
From 5-digit:
Prebarcoded Letter size............................ 3.5
Prebarcoded Flat size.............................. 2.1
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Schedule 423.2 Notes:
\1\ Applicable only to carrier route (including high density 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 to high density mail, deducted from carrier route presort
rate. Mailers also may qualify for this discount on an alternative
basis as provided in DMCS section 423.83.
\4\ For automation compatible pieces meeting applicable Postal Service
regulations.
Periodicals Rate Schedule 423.3
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Publications of Authorized
Nonprofit Organizations \10\ Postage Rate Unit Rate \1\
(Full Rates) (cents)
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Per Pound:
Nonadvertising portion....... Pound \9\............... 15.6
Advertising portion:
Delivery Office \2\...... Pound................... 15.5
SCF \3\.................. Pound................... 17.8
1&2...................... Pound................... 21.5
3........................ Pound................... 22.9
4........................ Pound................... 26.3
5........................ Pound................... 31.6
6........................ Pound................... 37.1
7........................ Pound................... 43.8
8........................ Pound................... 49.5
Per Piece:
Less Nonadvertising Factor ........................ 4.4
\4\.
Required Preparation \5\..... Piece................... 25.1
Presorted to 3-digit......... Piece................... 20.8
Presorted to 5-digit......... Piece................... 18.3
Presorted to Carrier Route... Piece................... 11.3
Discounts:
Prepared to Delivery Piece................... 0.7
Office \2\.
Prepared to SCF \3\...... Piece................... 0.4
High Density (formerly Piece................... 1.9
125-Piece) \6\.
Saturation \7\........... Piece................... 3.7
Automation Discounts for
Automation Compatible Mail: \8\
From Required:
Prebarcoded letter size.. Piece................... 6.2
Prebarcoded flats........ Piece................... 4.6
From 3-Digit:
Prebarcoded letter size.. Piece................... 4.7
Prebarcoded flats........ Piece................... 2.4
From 5-Digit:
Prebarcoded letter size.. Piece................... 3.5
Prebarcoded flats........ Piece................... 2.1
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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 high density 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 not eligible for carrier route, 5-digit or 3-digit rates.
\6\ Applicable to high density mail, deducted from carrier route presort
rate.
\7\ Applicable to saturation mail, deducted from carrier route presort
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.
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Periodicals Rate Schedule 423.4
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Classroom Publications \10\ (Full Rate \1\
Rates) Postage Rate Unit (cents)
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Per Pound:
Nonadvertising Portion....... Pound................... 15.6
Advertising Portion: \9\
Delivery Office \2\...... Pound................... 15.5
SCF \3\.................. Pound................... 17.8
1 and 2.................. Pound................... 21.5
3........................ Pound................... 22.9
4........................ Pound................... 26.3
5........................ Pound................... 31.6
6........................ Pound................... 37.1
7........................ Pound................... 43.8
8........................ Pound................... 49.5
Per Piece:
Less Nonadvertising Factor ........................ 4.4
\4\.
Required Preparation \5\..... Piece................... 25.1
Presorted to 3-digit......... Piece................... 20.8
Presorted to 5-digit......... Piece................... 18.3
Presorted to Carrier Route... Piece................... 11.3
Discounts:
Prepared to Delivery Piece................... 0.7
Office \2\.
Prepared to SCF.......... Piece................... 0.4
High Density (formerly Piece................... 1.9
125-Piece)\6\.
Saturation \7\........... Piece................... 3.7
Automation Discounts for
Automation Compatible Mail: \8\
From Required:
Prebarcoded Letter size.. Piece................... 6.2
Prebarcoded Flats........ Piece................... 4.6
From 3-Digit:
Prebarcoded Letter size.. Piece................... 4.7
Prebarcoded Flats........ Piece................... 2.4
From 5-Digit:
Prebarcoded Letter size.. Piece................... 3.5
Prebarcoded Flats........ Piece................... 2.1
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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 proportion of nonadvertising
content by this factor and subtract from the applicable piece rate.
\5\ Mail not eligible for carrier route, 5-digit, or 3-digit rates.
\6\ For walk sequenced mail in batches of 125 pieces or more from
carrier route presorted mail.
\7\ Applicable to saturation mail; deducted from carrier route presort
rate.
\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.
Fee Schedule 911--Address Corrections
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Description Fee
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Per manual correction...................................... $0.50
Per automated correction................................... 0.20
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Fee Schedule 912
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Fee
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ZIP CODING OF MAILING LISTS
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Per thousand addresses..................................... $70.00
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CORRECTION OF MAILING LISTS
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Per submitted address...................................... 0.20
Minimum Charge per list corrected.......................... 7.00
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ADDRESS CHANGES FOR ELECTION BOARDS AND REGISTRATION COMMISSIONS
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Per change of address...................................... 0.17
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CORRECTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ARRANGEMENT OF ADDRESS CARDS IN CARRIER
DELIVERY SEQUENCE
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Per Correction............................................. 0.20
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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.
Fee Schedule 921--Post Office Boxes and Caller Service
I. Semi-annual Box Fees \1\
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Fee Group
Box Size \2\ ----------------------------------------------------------------
A B C D E
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1.............................................. $30.00 $27.00 $22.00 $7.00 $0.00
2.............................................. 46.00 41.00 32.00 12.00 0.00
3.............................................. 80.00 70.00 57.00 22.00 0.00
4.............................................. 151.00 136.00 97.00 33.00 0.00
5.............................................. 261.00 217.00 162.00 52.00 0.00
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\1\ A customer ineligible for carrier delivery may obtain a post office box at Group E fees, subject to
administrative decisions regarding customer=s proximity to post office.
\2\ Box Size 1 = under 296 cubic inches; 2 = 296-499 cubic inches; 3 = 500-999 cubic inches; 4 = 1000-1999 cubic
inches; 5 = 2000 cubic inches and over.
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Fee Group Fee
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II. Semi-annual Caller Service Fees:
A.......................................................... $275
B.......................................................... 275
C.......................................................... 275
D.......................................................... 275
III. Annual Call Number Reservation Fee:
(All applicable Fee Groups)................................ 36
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Fee Schedule 931--Business Reply Mail
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Fee
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Active business reply advance deposit account:
Per piece:
Qualified......................................... $0.05
Nonletter-size, using reverse manifest
(experimental)................................... 0.02
Nonletter-size, using weight averaging
(experimental)................................... 0.03
Other............................................. 0.08
Payment of postage due charges if active business reply
mail advance deposit account not used:
Per piece............................................. 0.30
Annual License and Accounting Fees:
Accounting Fee for Advance Deposit Account............ 300
Permit fee (with or without Advance Deposit Account).. 100
Monthly Fees for customers using a reverse manifest or
weight averaging for nonletter-size business reply:
Nonletter-size, using reverse manifest (experimental). 1,000
Nonletter-size, using weight averaging (experimental). 3,000
Set-up/Qualification fee for customers using a reverse
manifest or weight averaging for nonletter-size business
reply:
Nonletter-size, using reverse manifest
(experimental)................................... 1,000
Nonletter-size, using weight averaging
(experimental)................................... 3,000
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\1\ Experimental per piece, monthly, and set-up/qualification fees are
applicable only to participants selected by the Postal Service for the
nonletter-size business reply mail experiment. The experimental fees
expire June 7, 1999.
Fee Schedule 932--Merchandise Return
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Fee
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Per Transaction:
Shipper must have an advance deposit account (see DMCS
Schedule 1000)............................................ $0.30
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Fee Schedule 933--On-Site Meter Setting
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Fee
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First Meter:
By appointment......................................... $27.50
Unscheduled request.................................... 31.00
Additional meters.......................................... 4.00
Checking meter in or out of service (per meter)............ 8.50
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Fee Schedule 934
[Reserved]
Fee Schedule 935--Bulk Parcel Return Service
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Fee
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Per Returned Piece......................................... $1.75
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Fee Schedule 941--Certified Mail
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Description Fee *
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Service (per mailpiece).................................... $1.40
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*In addition to postage.
Fee Schedule 942--Registered Mail
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Declared Value of Article \1\ Fee \2\ Handling Charge
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$ 0................................ $6.00 None.
0.01 to 100........................ 6.20 None.
100.01 to 500...................... 6.75 None.
500.01 to 1,000.................... 7.30 None.
1,000.01 to 2,000.................. 7.85 None.
2,000.01 to 3,000.................. 8.40 None.
3,000.01 to 4,000.................. 8.95 None.
4,000.01 to 5,000.................. 9.50 None.
5,000.01 to 6,000.................. 10.05 None.
6,000.01 to 7,000.................. 10.60 None.
7,000.01 to 8,000.................. 11.15 None.
8,000.01 to 9,000.................. 11.70 None.
9,000.01 to 10,000................. 12.25 None.
10,000.01 to 11,000................ 12.80 None.
11,000.01 to 12,000................ 13.35 None.
12,000.01 to 13,000................ 13.90 None.
13,000.01 to 14,000................ 14.45 None.
14,000.01 to 15,000................ 15.00 None.
15,000.01 to 16,000................ 15.55 None.
16,000.01 to 17,000................ 16.10 None.
17,000.01 to 18,000................ 16.65 None.
18,000.01 to 19,000................ 17.20 None.
19,000.01 to 20,000................ 17.75 None.
20,000.01 to 21,000................ 18.30 None.
21,000.01 to 22,000................ 18.85 None.
22,000.01 to 23,000................ 19.40 None.
23,000.01 to 24,000................ 19.95 None.
24,000.01 to 25,000................ 20.50 None.
25,000.01 to $1 Million............ 20.50 Plus 55 Cents For Each
$1,000 (or Fraction
Thereof) Over
$25,000.
Over $1 Million to $15 Million..... 556.75 Plus 55 Cents For Each
$1,000 (or Fraction
Thereof) Over $1
Million.
Over $15 Million................... 8,256.75 Plus Amount Determined
By The Postal Serice
Based On Weight,
Space And Value.
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\1\ Articles with a declared value of more than $25,000 can be
registered, but compensation for loss or damage is limited to $25,000.
\2\ In addition to postage.
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Fee Schedule 943--Insurance
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Express Mail Insurance
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Coverage Fee \1\ (in addition to
-----------------------------------------------------postage)-----------
Document Reconstruction:
$ 0.01 to $500......................... No charge.
Merchandise:
$ 0.01 to $500......................... No charge.
500.01 to $5000........................ $0.95 for each $100 (or
fraction thereof) over $500
value.
General Insurance:
$ 0.01 to $50.......................... $0.85
50.01 to 100........................... 1.80
100.01 to 5000......................... 1.80 plus $0.95 for each $100
(or fraction thereof) over
$100 in coverage.
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\1\ For bulk insurance, deduct $0.40 per piece.
Fee Schedule 944--Collect on Delivery
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Fee*
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Amount to be collected, or Insurance Coverage Desired:
$ 0.01 to $ 50......................................... $4.00
50.01 to 100........................................... 5.00
100.01 to 200.......................................... 6.00
200.01 to 300.......................................... 7.00
300.01 to 400.......................................... 8.00
400.01 to 500.......................................... 9.00
500.01 to 600.......................................... 10.00
Notice of nondelivery of COD............................... 3.00
Alteration of COD charges or designation of new addressee.. 3.00
Registered COD............................................. 4.00
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* In addition to postage.
Fee Schedule 945--Return Receipts
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Description Fee \3\
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Receipt Issued at Time of Mailing \1\
Items other than Merchandise........................... $1.25
Merchandise (without another special service).......... 1.40
Receipt Issued after Mailing \2\........................... 7.00
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\1\ This receipt shows the signature of the person to whom the
mailpiece was delivered, the date of delivery and the delivery
address, if such address is different from the address on the
mailpiece.
\2\ This receipt shows to whom the mailpiece was delivered and the date
of delivery.
\3\ In addition to postage
Fee Schedule 946--Restricted Delivery
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Fee*
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Per Piece.................................................. $2.75
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* In addition to postage.
Fee Schedule 947--Certificate of Mailing
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Fee*
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INDIVIDUAL PIECES
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Original certificate of mailing for listed pieces of all
classes of ordinary mail (per piece)...................... $0.60
Three or more pieces individually listed in a firm mailing
book or an approved customer provided manifest (per piece) 0.25
Each additional copy of original certificate of mailing or
original mailing receipt for registered, insured,
certified, and COD mail (each copy)....................... 0.60
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BULK PIECES
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Identical pieces of First-Class and Regular, Enhanced
Carrier Route, Nonprofit, and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier
Route 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).. 3.00
Each additional 1,000 pieces or fraction............... 0.40
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Duplicate copy......................................... 0.60
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*In addition to postage.
Fee Schedule 948--Delivery Confirmation
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Service Fee*
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Used in Conjunction with Priority Mail:
Electronic............................................. $0.00
Manual................................................. 0.35
Used in Conjunction with Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter,
Library, and Special Standard Mail:
Electronic............................................. 0.25
Manual................................................. 0.60
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*In addition to postage.
Fee Schedule 951--Parcel Air Lift
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Fee*
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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
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*In addition to Parcel Post postage.
Fee Schedule 952--Special Handling
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Fee*
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Not more than 10 pounds.................................... $5.40
More than 10 pounds........................................ 7.50
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* In addition to postage.
Fee Schedule 961--Stamped Envelopes
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Description Fee \2\
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Single Sale................................................ $0.07
Single Sale Hologram....................................... 0.08
Plain Bulk (500) #6-3/4 size:
Regular................................................ 8.50
Window................................................. 8.50
Printed Bulk (500) #6-3/4 size:
Regular................................................ 14.00
Window................................................. 14.00
Banded (500) #6-3/4 size:
Regular................................................ 9.50
Plain Bulk (500) size > #6-3/4 through #10 \1\:
Regular................................................ 11.50
Window................................................. 11.50
Hologram............................................... 15.50
Printed Bulk (500) size > #6-3/4 through #10:
Regular................................................ 15.00
Window................................................. 15.00
Savings Bond........................................... 15.00
Hologram............................................... 19.00
Banded (500) size > #6-3/4 size through #10:............... 12.00
Multi-Color Printing (500):
#6-3/4 size............................................ 14.00
#10 size \1\........................................... 15.00
Printing Charge per 500 Envelopes (for each type of printed
envelope):
Minimum Order (500 envelopes).......................... ...........
Order for 1,000 or more envelopes...................... ...........
Double Window (500) size > #6-3/4 through #10 \1\.......... 11.50
Household (50):
size #6-3/4:
Regular............................................ 3.00
Window............................................. 3.00
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size > #6-3/4 through #10
Regular............................................ 3.25
Window............................................. 3.25
Hologram........................................... 3.50
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Notes:
\1\ Fee for precancelled envelopes is the same.
\2\ In addition to postage.
Fee Schedule 962--Stamped Cards
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Description Fee *
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Stamped Card............................................... $0.01
Double Stamped Card........................................ 0.02
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* In addition to postage.
Fee Schedule 971--Money Orders
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Fee
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Domestic--$0.01 to $700.................................... $0.80
APO-FPO--$0.01 to $700..................................... 0.30
Inquiry Fee, which includes the issuance of copy of a paid
money order............................................... 2.75
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Schedule 1000
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Fee
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First-Class Presorted Mailing.............................. $100.00
Periodicals:
A. Original Entry...................................... 305.00
B. Additional Entry.................................... 50.00
C. Re-entry............................................ 50.00
D. Registration for News Agents........................ 50.00
Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit, and Nonprofit
Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail Bulk Mailing......... 100.00
Parcel Post: Destination BMC, SCF, and DDU................. 100.00
Special Standard Mail Presorted Mailing.................... 100.00
Authorization to Use Permit Imprint........................ 100.00
Merchandise Return (per facility receiving merchandise
return labels)............................................ 100.00
Business Reply Mail Permit (see Fee Schedule 931).......... ...........
Authorization to Use Bulk Parcel Return Service............ 100.00
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Attachment B to the Decision of the Governors of the United States
Postal Service on the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate
Commission in Docket No. R97-1
Changes to the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule
AMEND THE DOMESTIC MAIL CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE BY INSERTING UNDERLINED
TEXT AND DELETING BRACKETED TEXT AS FOLLOWS:
Expedited Mail Classification Schedule
110 DEFINITION
Expedited Mail is mail matter entered as Express Mail under the
provisions of this Schedule. Any matter eligible for mailing may, at
the option of the mailer, be mailed as Express Mail. Insurance is
either included in Express Mail postage or is available for an
additional charge, depending on the value and nature of the item
sent by Express Mail.
120 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
121 Same Day Airport Service
Same Day Airport service is available between designated airport
mail facilities.
122 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] under 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. 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. 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] specified by the
Postal Service.
122.4 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 Termination of Service Agreement
122.51 Termination by Postal Service. 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. 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. The mailer fails to adhere to the terms of the service
agreement or this schedule.
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122.52 Termination by Mailers. The mailer may terminate a service
agreement, for any reason, by notice to the Postal Service.
123 Next Day Service and Second Day Service
123.1 Availability of Services. 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] specified by the Postal Service. Next Day
Service is available for overnight delivery. Second Day Service is
available for second day delivery.
123.2 Pickup Service. Pickup service is available for Next Day and
Second Day Services under terms and conditions as [prescribed]
specified by the Postal Service. Service shall be offered in a
manner consistent with 39 U.S.C. 403(c).
130 PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
Express Mail may not exceed 70 pounds or 108 inches in length
and girth combined.
140 POSTAGE AND PREPARATION
Except as provided in Rate Schedules 121, 122 and 123, 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 Deposit
Express Mail must be deposited at places designated by the
Postal Service.
152 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 Service
Express Mail service provides a high speed, high reliability
service. Same Day Airport Express Mail will be dispatched on the
next available transportation to the destination airport mail
facility. Custom Designed Express Mail will be available for claim
or delivery as specified in the service agreement.
154 Forwarding and Return
When Express Mail is returned, or forwarded, as [prescribed]
specified by the Postal Service, there will be no additional charge.
160 ANCILLARY SERVICES
The following services may be obtained in conjunction with mail
sent under this classification schedule upon payment of applicable
fees:
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Service Schedule
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a. Address correction.................... 911 [SS-1]
b. Return receipts....................... 945 [SS-16]
c. COD................................... 944 [SS-6]
d. Express Mail Insurance................ 943 [SS-9]
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170 RATES AND FEES
The rates for Express Mail are set forth in the following rate
schedules:
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Schedule
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a. Same Day Airport........................................ 121
b. Custom Designed......................................... 122
c. Next Day Post Office to Post Office..................... 123
d. Second Day Post Office to Post Office................... 123
e. Next Day Post Office to Addressee....................... 123
f. Second Day Post Office to Addressee..................... 123
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180 REFUNDS
181 Procedure
Claims for refunds of postage must be filed within the period of
time and under terms and conditions [prescribed] specified by the
Postal Service.
182 Availability
182.1 Same Day Airport. 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.
182.2 Custom Designed. 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.
182.3 Next Day. 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] specified 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] specified by
the Postal Service, of the next delivery day in the case of Post
Office-to-Addressee service.
182.4 Second Day. 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] specified 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] specified by
the Postal Service, of the second delivery day in the case of Post
Office-to-Addressee service.
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] 13 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] Single-Piece Rate Category. The single-piece
rate category applies to regular rate Letters and Sealed Parcels
subclass mail not mailed under section 221.22[.], or 221.24.
221.22 Presort Rate Category. The [P]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] specified
by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
221.23 [Reserved]
221.24 Qualified Business Reply Mail Rate Category. The qualified
business reply mail rate category applies to Letters and Sealed
Parcels subclass mail that:
a. Is provided to senders by the recipient, an advance deposit
account business reply mail permit holder, for return by mail to the
recipient;
b. Bears the recipient=s preprinted machine-readable return
address, a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not
including [email protected] digits), a Facing Identification Mark, and
other markings specified and approved by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the letter machinability and other preparation
requirements specified by the Postal Service.
221.25 [Reserved]
221.26 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.
221.27 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.
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221.3 Automation Rate Categories--Letters and Flats
221.31 General. The automation rate categories consist of Letters
and Sealed Parcels subclass mail weighing [11] 13 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] specified by the
Postal Service; and
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other
preparation requirements [prescribed] specified 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]
specified 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]
specified 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] specified 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 [Stamped Cards and Post Cards] Cards Subclass
Definition
[222.11 Stamped Card. A Stamped Card is a card with postage
imprinted or impressed on it and supplied by the Postal Service for
the transmission of messages.]
222.1[2]1 [Post Card] Cards. The Cards subclass consists of Stamped
Cards, defined in section 962.11, and postcards. A [post card]
postcard is a privately printed mailing card for the transmission of
messages. To be eligible to be mailed as a First-Class [post card]
postcard, a card must be of uniform thickness and must not exceed
any of the following dimensions:
a. 6 inches in length;
b. 43 inches in width;
c. 0.016 inch in thickness.
222.1[3]2 Double Cards. Double Stamped Cards or [post cards] double
postcards may be mailed as Stamped Cards or [post cards] postcards.
[A d]Double Stamped Cards are defined in section 962.12. [or post
card] A double postcard consists of two attached cards, one of which
may be detached by the receiver and returned by mail as a single
[Stamped Card or] postcard [post card].
222.2 Restriction. A mailpiece with any of the following
characteristics is not mailable as a Stamped Card or [post card]
postcard unless it is prepared as [prescribed] specified 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 [Stamped Cards and Post] Cards subclass mail
not mailed under section 222.32 or 222.34.
222.32 Presort Rate Category. The presort rate category applies to
[Stamped Cards 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] specified
by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
223.33 [Reserved]
222.34 Qualified Business Reply Mail Rate Category. The qualified
business reply mail rate category applies to Cards subclass mail
that:
a. Is provided to senders by the recipient, an advance deposit
account business reply mail permit holder, for return by mail to the
recipient;
b. Bears the recipient's preprinted machine-readable return
address, a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not
including [email protected] digits), a Facing Identification Mark, and
other markings specified and approved by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the card machinability and other preparation
requirements specified by the Postal Service.
222.4 Automation Rate Categories
222.41 General. The automation rate categories consist of [Stamped
Cards 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] specified by the
Postal Service; and
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other
preparation requirements [prescribed] specified 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] specified
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] specified
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]
specified by the Postal Service.
223 Priority Mail Subclass
223.1 General. The Priority Mail subclass consists of:
a. First-Class Mail weighing more than [11]13 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 [priority mail] rate category applies to Priority Mail
subclass mail not mailed under section 223.[3]4.
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.] [Reserved]
223.4 [Reserved]
223.5 Flat Rate Envelope. Priority Mail subclass mail sent in a
``flat rate'' envelope provided by the Postal Service is charged the
two-pound rate.
223.6 Pickup Service. Pickup service is available for Priority Mail
subclass mail under terms and conditions [prescribed] specified by
the Postal Service.
223.7 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
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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]
determining 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.................... 911 [SS1]
b. Business reply mail................... 931 [SS2]
c. Certificates of mailing............... 947 [SS4]
d. Certified mail........................ 941 [SS5]
e. COD................................... 944 [SS6]
f. [Insured mail] Insurance.............. 943 [SS9]
g. Registered mail....................... 942 [SS14]
h. Return receipt (limited to merchandise 945 [SS16]
sent by Priority Mail).
i. Merchandise return.................... 932 [SS20]
j. Delivery Confirmation (limited to 948
Priority Mail).
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270 RATES AND FEES
271 The rates [and fees] for First-Class Mail are set forth in the
following schedules:
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Schedule
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a. Letters and Sealed Parcels............ 221
b. [Stamped Cards and Post] Cards........ 222
c. Priority Mail......................... 223
[d. Fees................................. SS-19A and 1000]
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272 Keys and Identification Devices. Keys, identification cards,
identification tags, or similar identification devices that:
a. weigh no more than 2 pounds;
b. are mailed without cover; and
c. bear, contain, or have securely attached the name and address
information, as specified by the Postal Service, of a person,
organization, or concern, with instructions to return to the address
and a statement guaranteeing the payment of postage due on delivery;
are subject to the following rates and fees:
i. the applicable single-piece rates in schedules 221 or 223;
ii. the fee set forth in fee schedule 931 for payment of postage
due charges if an active business reply mail advance deposit account
is not used, and
iii. if applicable, the surcharge for nonstandard size mail, as
defined in section 232.
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 or courtesy envelope mail. Payment of
the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class rate.
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 (currently Periodicals 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] [Reserved]
[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, 321.5 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 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.]
321.2 Regular Subclass
321.21 General. The Regular subclass consists of Standard Mail
weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under sections
[321.1,] 321.3, 321.4, 321.5 or 323.
321.22 Presort Rate Categories
321.221 General. The presort rate categories apply to Regular
subclass mail 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] specified
by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation
requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
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321.222 Basic Rate Categories. The basic rate categories apply to
presort rate category mail not mailed under section 321.223.
321.223 Three- and Five-Digit Rate Categories. The three- and five-
digit rate categories apply to presort rate category mail presorted
to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.23 Automation Rate Categories
321.231 General. The automation rate categories apply to Regular
subclass mail 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] specified
by the Postal Service;
c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not
including [email protected] digits) as [prescribed] specified by the
Postal Service;
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other
preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal
Service.
321.232 Basic Barcoded Rate Category. The basic barcoded rate
category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail not
mailed under section 321.233 or 321.234.
321.233 Three-Digit Barcoded Rate Category. The three-digit
barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate
category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code
destinations as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.234 Five-Digit Barcoded Rate Category. The five-digit barcoded
rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail
presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.235 Basic Barcoded Flats Rate Category. The basic barcoded
flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category
mail not mailed under section 321.236.
321.236 Three- and Five-Digit Barcoded Flats Rate Category. The
three- and five-digit barcoded flats rate category applies to flat-
size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple
three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed]
specified by the Postal Service.
321.24 Destination Entry Discounts. The destination entry discounts
apply to Regular subclass mail prepared as [prescribed] specified 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.
321.25 Residual Shape Surcharge. Regular subclass mail is subject
to a surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if it is not letter
or flat shaped.
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, 321.5 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] specified
by the Postal Service;
c. Is presorted to carrier routes as [prescribed] specified by
the Postal Service;
d. Is sequenced as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service;
and
e. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation
requirements [prescribed] specified 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 [email protected] digits), as specified [prescribed] by the
Postal Service, and which meets the machinability, addressing, and
barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements
[prescribed] specified 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] specified 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]
specified by the Postal Service.
321.36 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts
apply to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail prepared as
[prescribed] specified 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.
321.37 Residual Shape Surcharge. Enhanced Carrier Route subclass
mail is subject to a surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if
it is not letter or flat shaped.
321.4 Nonprofit Subclass
321.41 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, 321.5 or 323, and that is mailed by
authorized nonprofit organizations or associations of the following
types:
a. Religious, as defined in section 1009,
b. Educational, as defined in section 1009,
c. Scientific, as defined in section 1009,
d. Philanthropic, as defined in section 1009,
e. Agricultural, as defined in section 1009,
f. Labor, as defined in section 1009,
g. Veterans', as defined in section 1009,
h. Fraternal, as defined in section 1009,
i. Qualified political committees,
j. State or local voting registration officials when making a
mailing required or authorized by the National Voter Registration
Act of 1993.
321.411 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:
a. 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
b. 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.
321.412 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] nonprofit Standard rates to any other person,
organization or association.
321.42 Presort Rate Categories
321.421 General. The presort rate categories apply to Nonprofit
subclass mail 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] specified
by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation
requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.422 Basic Rate Categories. The basic rate categories apply to
presort rate category mail not mailed under section 321.423.
321.423 Three- and Five-Digit Rate Categories. The three- and five-
digit rate categories apply to presort rate category mail presorted
to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.43 Automation Rate Categories
321.431 General. The automation rate categories apply to Nonprofit
subclass mail 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] specified
by the Postal Service;
c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not
including [email protected] digits) as [prescribed] specified by the
Postal Service; and
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other
preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal
Service.
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321.432 Basic Barcoded Rate Category. The basic barcoded rate
category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail not
mailed under section 321.433 or 321.434.
321.433 Three-Digit Barcoded Rate Category. The three-digit
barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate
category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code
destinations as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.434 Five-Digit Barcoded Rate Category. The five-digit barcoded
rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail
presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.435 Basic Barcoded Flats Rate Category. The basic barcoded
flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category
mail not mailed under section 321.436.
321.436 Three- and Five-Digit Barcoded Flats Rate Category. The
three- and five-digit barcoded flats rate category applies to flat-
size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple
three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as [prescribed]
specified by the Postal Service.
321.44 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts
apply to Nonprofit subclass mail prepared as [prescribed] specified
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.
321.45 Residual Shape Surcharge. Nonprofit subclass mail is subject
to a surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if it is not letter
or flat shaped.
321.5 Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass
321.51 Definition. The Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass
consists of Standard Mail weighing less than 16 ounces that is not
mailed under section [321.1,] 321.2, 321.3, 321.4 or 323, that is
mailed by authorized nonprofit organizations or associations (as
defined in section 321.41) under the terms and limitations stated in
section 321.412, 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] specified
by the Postal Service;
c. Is presorted to carrier routes as [prescribed] specified by
the Postal Service;
d. Is sequenced as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service;
and
e. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation
requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.52 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to
Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail not mailed under
section 321.53, 321.54 or 321.55.
321.53 Basic Pre-Barcoded Rate Category. The basic pre-barcoded
rate category applies to letter-size Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier
Route subclass mail which bears a barcode representing not more than
11 digits (not including [email protected] digits), as [prescribed]
specified by the Postal Service, and which meets the machinability,
addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation
requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.54 High Density Rate Category. The high density rate category
applies to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented
in walk-sequence order and meeting the high density requirements
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.55 Saturation Rate Category. The saturation rate category
applies to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented
in walk-sequence order and meeting the saturation requirements
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
321.56 Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts apply to
Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail prepared as
[prescribed] specified 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.
321.57 Residual Shape Surcharge. Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route
subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is prepared as a
parcel or if it is not letter or flat shaped.
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.]
322.12 Description of Rate Categories
322.121 Inter-BMC Rate Category. The Inter-BMC rate category
applies to all Parcel Post subclass mail not mailed under sections
322.122, 322.123, 322.124, or 322.125.
322.122 Intra-BMC Rate Category. The Intra-BMC rate category
applies to Parcel Post subclass mail originating and destinating
within a designated BMC or auxiliary service facility service area,
Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico.
322.123 Destination Bulk Mail Center (DBMC) Rate Category. The
destination bulk mail center rate category applies to Parcel Post
subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a
mailing of at least 50 pieces entered at a designated destination
BMC, auxiliary service facility, or other equivalent facility, as
specified by the Postal Service.
322.124 Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) Rate Category.
The destination sectional center facility rate category applies to
Parcel Post subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal
Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces sorted to five-digit
destination ZIP Codes as specified by the Postal Service and entered
at a designated destination processing and distribution center or
facility, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal
Service.
322.125 Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Rate Category. The
destination delivery unit rate category applies to Parcel Post
subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a
mailing of at least 50 pieces, and entered at a designated
destination delivery unit, or other equivalent facility, as
specified by the Postal Service.
322.13 Bulk Parcel Post. Bulk Parcel Post mail is Parcel Post mail
consisting of properly prepared and separated single mailings of at
least 300 pieces or 2000 pounds. Pieces weighing less than 15 pounds
and measuring over 84 inches in length and girth combined or pieces
measuring over 108 inches in length and girth combined are not
mailable as Bulk Parcel Post mail.
322.131 Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to Bulk
Parcel Post mail that is entered at designated facilities, bears a
barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by
the Postal Service, and meets all other preparation and
machinability requirements of the Postal Service.
[400.0202 Bulk
Bulk parcel post mail is fourth-class parcel post mail
consisting of properly prepared and separated single mailings of at
least 300 pieces or 2000 pounds. Pieces weighing less than 15 pounds
and measuring over 84 inches in length and girth combined are not
mailable as bulk parcel post. Provision for mailing nonidentical
pieces is set forth in section 400.046.
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.]
322.14 Bulk Mail Center (BMC) Presort Discounts
322.141 BMC Presort Discount. The BMC presort discount applies to
Inter-BMC Parcel Post subclass mail that is prepared as specified by
the Postal Service in a mailing of 50 or more pieces, entered at a
facility authorized by the Postal Service, and sorted to destination
BMCs, as specified by the Postal Service.
322.142 Origin Bulk Mail Center (OBMC) Discount. The origin bulk
mail center discount applies to Inter-BMC Parcel Post subclass mail
that is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of
at least 50 pieces, entered at the origin BMC, and sorted to
destination BMCs, as specified by the Postal Service.
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[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.]
322.15 Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to Inter-
BMC, Intra-BMC, and DBMC Parcel Post subclass mail that is entered
at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal
Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing
of at least 50 pieces, and meets all other preparation and
machinability requirements of the Postal Service.
322.16 Oversize Parcel Post
322.161 Excessive Length and Girth. Parcel Post subclass mail
pieces exceeding 108 inches in length and girth combined, but not
greater than 130 inches in length and girth combined, are mailable.
322.162 Balloon Rate. Parcel Post subclass mail pieces exceeding 84
inches in length and girth combined and weighing less than 15 pounds
are subject to a rate equal to that for a 15 pound parcel for the
zone to which the parcel is addressed.
322.1[6]7 Nonmachinable Surcharge. [Basic rate category Parcel Post
subclass mail] Inter-BMC Parcel Post subclass mail that does not
meet machinability criteria [prescribed] specified by the Postal
Service is subject to a nonmachinable surcharge.
322.1[7]8 Pickup Service. Pickup service is available for Parcel
Post subclass mail under terms and conditions [prescribed] specified
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 15
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; and
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] specified by the
Postal Service.
322.34 Carrier Route Presort Rate Category. The carrier route
presort 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 specified [prescribed] by
the Postal Service.
322.35 Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to single-
piece rate and bulk rate Bound Printed Matter subclass mail that is
entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the
Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a
mailing of at least 50 pieces, and meets all other preparation and
machinability requirements of 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 postcard [post card.] [The] These
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 postcard [post card.] [The] These
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
information for distribution to doctors, 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] specified by the Postal Service.
323.14 Level B Presort Rate Category. The Level B presort rate
category applies to mailings of at least 500 pieces of Special
subclass mail, prepared and presorted to destination Bulk Mail
Centers as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
323.15 Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to single-
piece rate and Level B presort rate Special subclass mail that is
entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the
Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a
mailing of at least 50 pieces, and meets all other preparation and
machinability requirements of 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]
specified by the Postal Service:
a. Matter designated in [sub]section 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 [sub]section 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 [sub]section 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 defined in section 1009.
323.213 Library subclass mail under section 323.211.a. Matter
eligible for mailing as Library subclass mail under subsection a of
section 323.211[a] consists of:
a. Books consisting wholly of reading matter or scholarly
bibliography or reading
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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;
e. Sound recordings;
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 323.211.b. Matter
eligible for mailing as Library subclass mail under subsection b of
section 323.211[b] 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; and
e. Catalogs of the materials in subsections a through d of
section 323.214 [a through d] and guides or scripts prepared solely
for use with such materials.
323.215 Library subclass mail under section 323.211.c. Matter
eligible for mailing as Library subclass mail under subsection c of
section 323.211[c] 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.
323.23 Barcoded Discount. The barcoded discount applies to Library
subclass mail that is entered at designated facilities, bears a
barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by
the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, and meets all
other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal
Service.
330 PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
331 Size
Except as provided in section 322.161, 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 Enhanced Carrier Route 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, Nonprofit or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route 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]
specified by the Postal Service, and must contain the ZIP Code of
the addressee when [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. All
Standard mailings must be prepared and presented as specified
[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] determining 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]
determining and verifying postage are followed.
344 Attachments and Enclosures
344.1 [Single Piece,] Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit
and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route 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] specified 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 subsections b through d of 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, Nonprofit or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route) may be
attached to or enclosed in Standard Mail mailed under sections 322
and 323. The piece must be marked as [prescribed] specified 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] specified by the Postal Service and as
described in subsections a and e of 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 subsections
b through d of 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.
352 Service
Standard Mail may receive deferred service.
353 Forwarding and Return
353.1 [Single Piece,] Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit
and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclasses (section 321)
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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] specified by the Postal Service. Except as provided in
[Schedule SS-21,] section 935, the [Single Piece Standard]
applicable First-Class Mail rate is charged for each piece receiving
return only service. Except as provided in [Schedule SS-22,] section
936, charges for forwarding-and-return service are assessed only on
those pieces which cannot be forwarded and are returned. Except as
provided in [Schedules SS-21 and SS-22,] sections 935 and 936, the
charge for those returned pieces is the appropriate [Single Piece
Standard] First-Class Mail 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 specified [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 applicable [appropriate] [S] single [P] piece Standard
Mail rate under 322 or 323.
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.................... 911 [SS1]
b. Certificates of mailing indicating 947 [SS4]
that a specified number of pieces have
been mailed.
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Certificates of mailing are not available for Regular, Enhanced
Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route
subclass mail when postage is paid with [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............... 947 [SS4]
b. COD................................... 944 [SS6]
c. [Insured mail] Insurance.............. 943 [SS9]
d. Special handling...................... 952 [SS18]
e. Return receipt (merchandise only)..... 945 [SS-16]
f. Merchandise return.................... 932 [SS20]
g. Delivery Confirmation................. 948
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Insurance, special handling, and COD services may not be used
selectively for individual pieces in a multi-piece [Parcel Post
subclass] Standard Mail mailing unless specific methods approved by the
Postal Service for [ascertaining] determining and verifying postage are
followed.
363 Regular and Nonprofit
Regular and Nonprofit 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. Bulk Parcel Return Service............ [SS-21] 935
b. Shipper-Paid Forwarding............... [SS-22] 936
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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 321.1]
subclass.
[b.] a. Regular subclass................. 321.2
[c.] b. Enhanced Carrier Route subclass.. 321.3
[d.] c. Nonprofit subclass............... 321.4
[e.] d. Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route 321.5
subclass.
[f.] e. Parcel Post subclass
[Basic] Inter-BMC...................... 322.1A
Intra-BMC.............................. 322.1B
Destination BMC........................ 322.1[B] C
Destination SCF........................ 322.1D
Destination Delivery Unit.............. 322.1E
[g.] f. Bound Printed Matter subclass
Single-Piece........................... 322.3A
Bulk and Carrier Route................. 322.3B
[h.] g. Special subclass................. 323.1
[i.] h. Library subclass................. 323.2
[j.] i. Fees............................. 1000
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380 AUTHORIZATIONS AND LICENSES
381 Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced
Carrier Route Subclasses
A mailing fee as set forth in [Rate] Schedule 1000 must be paid
once each year by mailers of Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route,
Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route 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, Destination SCF or
Destination Delivery Unit rate category mail in the Parcel Post
subclass.
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 or 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
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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 and
complimentary copies, mailed at 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;
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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 specified [prescribed]
by the Postal Service; and
b. Meets machinability, addressing, and other preparation
requirements [prescribed] specified 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,
or 421.34.
421.32 Three[-Digit City and Five]-Digit Rate Category. The three-
digit rate category applies [rates for this category apply] to
Regular subclass mail presorted to [three-digit cities and five-
digit] single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
421.33 Five-Digit Rate Category. The five-digit rate category
applies to Regular subclass mail presorted to single or multiple
five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
421.34 Carrier Route Rate Category. The carrier route rate category
applies to Regular subclass mail presorted to carrier routes as
[prescribed] specified 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, and 421.33 which bears a barcode representing not more
than 11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as [prescribed]
specified by the Postal Service, and which meets the machinability,
addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation
requirements [prescribed] specified 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, and 421.33 which bear a barcode representing not more than
11 digits (not including ``correction'' digits) as [prescribed]
specified by the Postal Service, and meet the flats machinability,
addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation
requirements specified [prescribed] by the Postal Service.
421.43 High Density Discount. The high density discount applies to
Regular subclass mail mailed under section [421.33] 421.34,
presented in walk-sequence order, and meeting the high density and
preparation requirements specified [prescribed] by the Postal
Service.
421.44 Saturation Discount. The saturation discount applies to
Regular subclass mail mailed under section [421.33] 421.34,
presented in walk-sequence order, and meeting the saturation and
preparation requirements specified [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 the
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
Nonprofit mail is Preferred Rate Periodicals class mail entered
by authorized
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nonprofit organizations or associations of the following types:
a. Religious, as defined in section 1009,
b. Educational, as defined in section 1009,
c. Scientific, as defined in section 1009,
d. Philanthropic, as defined in section 1009,
e. Agricultural, as defined in section 1009,
f. Labor, as defined in section 1009,
g. Veterans', as defined in section 1009,
h. Fraternal, as defined in section 1009,
i. Associations of rural electric cooperatives,
j. One publication, which contains no advertising (except
advertising of the publisher) 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,
and
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.
423.4 Classroom Subclass
Classroom mail is 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 Pound Rates
For Preferred Rate Periodicals entered under sections 423.3,
423.4 and 423.5, an unzoned pound rate applies to the nonadvertising
portion. 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. For Preferred Rate Periodicals entered
under section 423.2, one pound rate applies to the pieces presorted
to carrier route to be delivered within the delivery area of the
originating post office, and another pound rate applies to all other
pieces.
423.7 Preferred Rate Piece Rates
423.71 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to all
Preferred Rate Periodicals not mailed under section 423.72, [or]
423.73, or 423.74.
423.72 Three[-digit City and Five]-Digit Rate Category. The three-
digit rate category applies [rates for this category apply] to
Preferred Rate Periodicals entered under sections 423.2, 423.3,
423,4, or 423.5 that are presorted to single or multiple three-digit
[cities and five-digit] ZIP [c]Code destinations as [prescribed]
specified by the Postal Service.
423.73 Five-Digit Rate Category. The five-digit rate category
applies to Preferred Rate Periodicals entered under sections 423.2,
423.3, 423,4, or 423.5 that are presorted to single or multiple
five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
423.74 Carrier Route Rate Category. The carrier route rate category
applies to Preferred Rate Periodicals presorted to carrier routes as
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
423.8 Preferred Rate Discounts
423.81 Barcoded Letter Discounts. Barcoded letter discounts apply
to letter size Preferred Rate Periodicals mailed under sections
423.71, [and] 423.72, and 423.73 which bear a barcode representing
not more than 11 digits (not including [email protected] digits) as
specified [prescribed] by the Postal Service, and which meet the
machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other
preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal
Service.
423.82 Barcoded Flats Discounts. Barcoded flats discounts apply to
flat size Preferred Rate Periodicals mailed under sections 423.71,
[and] 423.72, and 423.73 which bear a barcode representing not more
than 11 digits (not including [email protected] digits) as [prescribed]
specified by the Postal Service, and meet the flats machinability,
addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation
requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
423.83 High Density Discount. The high density discount applies to
Preferred Rate Periodicals mailed under section [423.73] 423.74,
presented in walk-sequence order, and meeting the high density and
preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal
Service[.], except that mailers of Within County mail may qualify
for such discount also by presenting otherwise eligible mailings
containing pieces addressed to a minimum of 25 percent of the
addresses per carrier route.
423.84 Saturation Discount. The saturation discount applies to
Preferred Rate Periodicals mailed under section [423.73] 423.74,
presented in walk-sequence order, and meeting the saturation and
preparation requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal
Service.
423.85 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts
apply to Preferred Rate Periodicals which are destined for delivery
within the service area of the destination sectional center facility
(SCF) or the destination delivery unit (DDU) in which they are
entered, as defined by the Postal Service. The DDU discount only
applies to Carrier Route rate category mail; the SCF discount is not
available for mail entered under section 423.2.
423.86 Nonadvertising Discount.
The nonadvertising discount applies to Preferred Rate
Periodicals entered under sections 423.3, 423.4, 423.5 and is
determined by multiplying the proportion of nonadvertising content
by the discount factor set forth in Rate Schedules 421, 423.3 or
423.4 and subtracting that amount from the applicable piece rate.
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] as specified 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 or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route) may be
attached to or enclosed with Periodicals class mail. The piece must
be marked as [prescribed] specified 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] under 39 U.S.C. 3685.
446 Enclosures and Supplements
Periodicals class mail may contain enclosures and supplements as
[prescribed] specified 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.
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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] specified by
the Postal Service. Undeliverable-as-addressed combined First-Class
and Periodicals class mail pieces will be forwarded or returned, as
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. Additional charges
when Periodicals class mail is returned will be based on the
applicable [Standard] First-Class Mail rate.
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 enter a publication at 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.
Renumber and Amend Special Service Classification Schedules SS-
1-6, SS-8-16, and SS-18-22 as follows:
SPECIAL SERVICES
910 ADDRESSING
911 ADDRESS CORRECTION SERVICE
911.1 Definition
911.11 Address correction service is a service which provides the
mailer with a method of obtaining the correct address, if available
to the Postal Service, of the addressee or the reason for
nondelivery.
911.2 Description of Service
911.21 Address correction service is available to mailers of
postage prepaid mail of all classes. Periodicals class mail will
receive address correction service.
911.22 Address correction service is not available for items
addressed for delivery by military personnel at any military
installation.
911.23 Address correction provides the following service to the
mailer:
a. If the correct address is known to the Postal Service, the
mailer is notified of both the old and the correct address.
b. If the item mailed cannot be delivered, the mailer will be
notified of the reason for nondelivery.
911.3 Requirements of the Mailer
911.31 Mail, other than Periodicals class mail, sent under this
[classification schedule] section must bear a request for address
correction service.
911.4 Fees
911.41 There is no charge for address correction service when the
correction is provided incidental to the return of the [mail piece]
mailpiece to the sender.
911.42 A fee, as set forth in [Rate] Fee Schedule [SS-1] 911, is
charged for all other forms of address correction service.
912 MAILING LIST SERVICES
912.1 Definition
912.11 Mailing list services include:
a. Correction of mailing lists;
b. [Change of address] Change-of-address information for
election boards and registration commissions;
c. ZIP coding of mailing lists; and
d. Arrangement of address cards in the sequence of delivery.
912.12 Correction of mailing list service provides current
information concerning name and address mailing lists or correct
information concerning occupant mailing lists.
912.13 ZIP coding of mailing lists service is a service identifying
ZIP [c]Code addresses in areas served by multi-ZIP coded postal
facilities.
912.2 Description of Service
912.21 Correction of mailing list service is available only to the
following owners of name and address or occupant mailing lists:
a. Members of Congress
b. Federal agencies
c. State government departments
d. Municipalities
e. Religious organizations
f. Fraternal organizations
g. Recognized charitable organizations
h. Concerns or persons who solicit business by mail.
912.22 The following corrections will be made to name and address
lists:
a. Names to which mail cannot be delivered or forwarded will be
deleted;
b. Incorrect house, rural, or post office box numbers will be
corrected;
c. When permanent forwarding orders are on file for customers
who have moved, new addresses including ZIP [c]Codes will be
furnished;
d. New names will not be added to the list.
912.23 The following corrections will be made to occupant lists:
a. Numbers representing incorrect or non-existent street
addresses will be deleted;
b. Business or rural route addresses will be distinguished if
known;
c. Corrected cards or sheets will be grouped by route;
d. Street address numbers will not be added or changed.
912.24 Corrected lists will be returned to customers at no
additional charge.
912.25 Residential change-of-address information is available only
to election boards or registration commissions for obtaining, if
known to the Postal Service, the current address of an addressee.
912.26 ZIP coding or mailing list service provides that addresses
will be sorted to the finest possible ZIP [c] Code sortation.
912.27 Gummed labels, wrappers, envelopes, [or] Stamped Cards, or
[post cards] postcards indicative of one-time use will not be
accepted as mailing lists.
912.28 Sequencing of address cards service provides for the removal
of incorrect addresses, notation of missing addresses and addition
of missing addresses.
912.3 Requirements of Customer
912.31 A customer desiring correction of a mailing list or
arrangement of address cards in sequence of carrier delivery must
submit the list or cards as [prescribed] specified by [regulation]
the Postal Service.
912.4 Fees
912.41 The fees for mailing list services are set forth in [Rate]
Fee Schedule[s] 912 [SS-11a, SS-11b, SS-11c and SS-11d].
920 DELIVERY ALTERNATIVES
921 POST OFFICE BOX AND CALLER SERVICE
921.1 Caller Service
921.11 Definition
921.111 Caller service is a service which permits a customer to
obtain mail addressed to the customer's box number through a call
window or loading dock.
921.12 Description of Service
921.121 Caller service uses post office box numbers as the address
medium but does not actually use a post office box.
921.122 Caller service is not available at certain postal
facilities.
921.123 Caller service is provided to customers on the basis of
mail volume received and number of post office boxes used at any one
facility.
921.124 A customer may reserve a caller number.
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921.125 Caller service cannot be used when the sole purpose is, by
subsequently filing [change of address] change-of-address orders, to
have mail forwarded or transferred to another address by the Postal
Service free of charge.
921.13 Fees
921.131 Fees for caller service are set forth in [Rate] Fee
Schedule 921. [SS-10.]
921.2 Post Office Box Service
921.21 Definition
921.211 Post office box service is a service which provides the
customer with a private, locked receptacle for the receipt of mail
during the hours when the lobby of a postal facility is open.
921.22 Description of Service
921.221 The Postal Service may limit the number of post office
boxes occupied by any one customer.
921.222 A post office [box holder] boxholder may ask the Postal
Service to deliver to the post office box all mail properly
addressed to the holder. If the post office box is located at the
post office indicated on the piece, it will be transferred without
additional charge, [in accordance with] under existing regulations.
921.223 Post office box service cannot be used when the sole
purpose is, by subsequently filing [change of address] change-of-
address orders, to have mail forwarded or transferred to another
address by the Postal Service free of charge.
921.23 Fees
921.231 Fees for post office box service are set forth in [Rate]
Fee Schedule 921. [SS-10.]
921.232 In postal facilities primarily serving academic
institutions or the students of such institutions, fees for post
office boxes are:
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Period of box use Fee
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95 days or less........................... \1/2\ semi-annual fee.
96 to 140 days............................ \3/4\ semi-annual fee.
141 to 190 days........................... Full semi-annual fee.
191 to 230 days........................... 1\1/4\ semi-annual fee.
231 to 270 days........................... 1\1/2\ semi-annual fee.
271 days to full year..................... Full annual fee.
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921.233 No refunds will be made for post office box fees paid under
section 921.232. [10.031.] For purposes of this [classification
schedule SS-10] section, the full annual fee is twice the amount of
the semi-annual fee.
930 PAYMENT ALTERNATIVES
931 BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
931.1 Definitions
931.11 Business reply mail is a service whereby business reply
cards, envelopes, cartons and labels may be distributed by or for a
business reply distributor for use by mailers for sending First-
Class Mail without prepayment of postage to an address chosen by the
distributor. A distributor is the holder of a business reply
license.
931.12 A business reply mail piece is nonletter-size for purposes
of [Classification Schedule SS-2] this section if it meets
addressing and other preparation requirements, but does not meet the
machinability requirements [prescribed] specified by the Postal
Service for mechanized or automated letter sortation.
This provision expires June 7, 1999.
931.2 Description of Service
931.21 The distributor guarantees payment on delivery of postage
and fees for all returned business reply mail. Any distributor of
business reply cards, envelopes, cartons and labels under any one
license for return to several addresses guarantees to pay postage
and fees on any returns refused by any such addressee.
931.3 Requirements of the Mailer
931.31 Business reply cards, envelopes, cartons and labels must be
preaddressed and bear business reply markings.
931.32 Handwriting, typewriting or handstamping are not acceptable
methods of preaddressing or marking business reply cards, envelopes,
cartons, or labels.
931.4 Fees
931.41 The fees for business reply mail are set forth in [Rate] Fee
Schedule 931 [SS-2].
931.42 To qualify as an active business reply mail advance deposit
trust account, the account must be used solely for business reply
mail and contain sufficient postage and fees due for returned
business reply mail.
931.43 An accounting fee as set forth in [Rate] Fee Schedule 931
[SS-2] must be paid each year for each advance deposit business
reply account at each facility where the mail is to be returned.
931.5 Experimental Reverse Manifest Fees
931.51 A set-up/qualification fee as set forth in [Rate] Fee
Schedule 931 [SS-2] must be paid by each business reply mail advance
deposit trust account holder at each destination postal facility at
which it applies to receive nonletter-size business reply mail for
which the postage and fees will be accounted for through a reverse
manifest method approved by the Postal Service for [ascertaining]
determining and verifying postage.
A distributor must pay this fee for each business reply mail
advance deposit trust account for which participation in the
nonletter-size business reply mail experiment is requested.
This provision expires June 7, 1999.
931.52 A nonletter-size reverse manifest monthly fee as set forth
in [Rate] Fee Schedule 931 [SS-2] must be paid each month during
which the distributor's reverse manifest account is active.
This fee applies to the (no more than) 10 advance deposit
account holders which are selected by the Postal Service to
participate in the reverse manifest nonletter-size business reply
mail experiment and which utilize reverse manifest accounting
methods approved by the Postal Service for [ascertaining]
determining and verifying postage and fees.
This provision expires June 7, 1999.
931.6 Experimental Weight Averaging Fees
931.61 A set-up/qualification fee as set forth in [Rate] Fee
Schedule 931 [SS-2] must be paid by each business reply mail advance
deposit trust account holder at each destination postal facility at
which it applies to receive nonletter-size business reply mail for
which the postage and fees will be accounted for through a weight
averaging method approved by the Postal Service for [ascertaining]
determining and verifying postage.
A distributor must pay this fee for each business reply mail
advance deposit trust account for which participation in the
nonletter-size business reply mail experiment is requested.
This provision expires June 7, 1999.
931.62 A nonletter-size weight averaging monthly fee as set forth
in [Rate] Fee Schedule 931 [SS-2] must be paid each month during
which the distributor's weight averaging account is active.
This fee applies to the (no more than) 10 advance deposit
account holders which are selected by the Postal Service to
participate in the weight averaging nonletter-size business reply
mail experiment.
This provision expires June 7, 1999.
931.7 Authorizations and Licenses
931.71 In order to distribute business reply cards, envelopes,
cartons or labels, the distributor must obtain a license or licenses
from the Postal Service and pay the appropriate fee as set forth in
[Rate] Fee Schedule 931 [SS-2].
931.72 Except as provided in section 931.73 [2.0502], the license
to distribute business reply cards, envelopes, cartons, or labels
must be obtained at each office from which the mail is offered for
delivery.
931.73 If the business reply mail is to be distributed from a
central office to be returned to branches or dealers in other
cities, one license obtained from the post office where the central
office is located may be used to cover all business reply mail.
931.74 The license to mail business reply mail may be canceled for
failure to pay business reply postage and fees when due, and for
distributing business reply cards or envelopes [which] that do not
conform to prescribed form, style or size.
931.75 Authorization to pay experimental nonletter-size business
reply mail fees as set forth in [Rate] Fee Schedule 931 [SS-2] may
be canceled for failure of a business reply mail advance deposit
trust account holder to meet the standards [prescribed] specified by
the Postal Service for the applicable reverse manifest or weight
averaging accounting method.
This provision expires June 7, 1999.
932 MERCHANDISE RETURN SERVICE
932.1 Definition
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932.11 Merchandise return service provides a method whereby a
shipper may authorize its customers to return a parcel with the
postage paid by the shipper. A shipper is the holder of a
merchandise return permit.
932.2 Description of Service
932.21 Merchandise return service is available to all shippers who
obtain the necessary permit and who guarantee payment of postage and
fees for all returned parcels.
932.22 Merchandise return service is available for the return of
any parcel under the following classification schedules:
a. First-Class Mail.
b. Standard Mail.
932.3 Requirements of the Mailer
932.31 Merchandise return labels must be prepared at the shipper's
expense to specifications set forth by the Postal Service.
932.32 The shipper must furnish its customer with an appropriate
merchandise return label.
932.4 Other Services
932.41 The following services may be purchased in conjunction with
Merchandise Return Service:
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[Classification Schedule] Service Fee Schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Certificate of mailing................ 947 [SS-4]
b. [Insured mail] Insurance ............. 943 [SS-9]
c.Registered mail........................ 942 [SS-14]
d. Special handling...................... 952 [SS-18]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
932.42 Only the shipper may purchase insurance service for the
merchandise return parcel by indicating the amount of insurance on
the merchandise return label before providing it to the customer.
The customer who returns a parcel to the shipper under merchandise
return service may not purchase insurance.
932.5 Fees
932.51 The fee for the merchandise return service is set forth in
[Rate] Fee Schedule 932. [SS-20.] This fee is paid by the shipper.
932.6 Authorizations and Licenses
932.61 A permit fee as set forth in [Rate] Schedule 1000 must be
paid once each calendar year by shippers utilizing merchandise
return service.
932.62 The merchandise return permit may be canceled for failure to
maintain sufficient funds in a trust account to cover postage and
fees on returned parcels or for distributing merchandise return
labels that do not conform to Postal Service specifications.
933 ON-SITE METER SETTING
933.1 Definition
933.11 On-site meter setting or examination service is a service
whereby the Postal Service will service a postage meter at the
mailer's or meter manufacturer's premises.
933.2 Description of Service
933.21 On-site meter setting or examination service is available on
a scheduled basis, and meter setting may be [done] performed on an
emergency basis for those customers enrolled in the scheduled on-
site meter setting or examination program.
933.3 Fees
933.31 The fees for on-site meter setting or examination service
are set forth in [Rate] Fee Schedule 933 [SS-12].
934 [RESERVED]
935 BULK PARCEL RETURN SERVICE
935.1 Definition
935.11 Bulk Parcel Return Service provides a method whereby high-
volume parcel mailers may have undeliverable-as-addressed machinable
parcels returned to designated postal facilities for pickup by the
mailer at a predetermined frequency [prescribed] specified by the
Postal Service or delivered by the Postal Service in bulk in a
manner and frequency [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
935.2 Description of Service
935.21 Bulk Parcel Return Service is available only for the return
of machinable parcels, as defined by the Postal Service, initially
mailed under the following Standard Mail subclasses: Regular and
Nonprofit.
935.3 Requirements of the Mailer
935.31 Mailers must receive authorization from the Postal Service
to use Bulk Parcel Return Service.
935.32 To claim eligibility for Bulk Parcel Return Service at each
facility through which the mailer requests Bulk Parcel Return
Service, the mailer must demonstrate receipt of 10,000 returned
machinable parcels at a given delivery point in the previous postal
fiscal year or must demonstrate a high likelihood of receiving
10,000 returned parcels in the postal fiscal year for which the
service is requested.
935.33 Payment for Bulk Parcel Return Service is made through
advance deposit account, or as otherwise specified by the Postal
Service.
935.34 Mail for which Bulk Parcel Return Service is requested must
bear endorsements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
935.35 Bulk Parcel Return Service mailers must meet the
documentation and audit requirements of the Postal Service.
935.4 Other Services
935.41 The following services may be purchased in conjunction with
Bulk Parcel Return Service:
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Service
--------------------------------------- Fee Schedule
[Classification]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Address Correction Service........ 911 [SS-1]
b. Certificate of Mailing............ 947 [SS-4]
c. Shipper-Paid Forwarding........... 936 [SS-22]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
935.5 Fee
935.51 The fee for Bulk Parcel Return Service is set forth in Fee
Schedule [SS-21] 935.
935.6 Authorizations and Licenses
935.61 A permit fee as set forth in [Fee] Schedule 1000 must be
paid once each calendar year by mailers utilizing Bulk Parcel Return
Service.
935.62 The Bulk Parcel Return Service permit may be canceled for
failure to maintain sufficient funds in an advance deposit account
to cover postage and fees on returned parcels or for failure to meet
the specifications of the Postal Service.
936 SHIPPER-PAID FORWARDING
936.1 Definition
936.11 Shipper-Paid Forwarding provides a method whereby mailers
may have undeliverable-as-addressed machinable parcels forwarded at
[Standard Mail Single Piece] applicable First-Class Mail rates for
up to one year from the date that the addressee filed a change-of-
address order. If the parcel, for which Shipper-Paid Forwarding is
elected, is returned, the mailer will pay the [appropriate Standard
Mail Single Piece] applicable First-Class Mail rate, or the Bulk
Parcel Return Service fee, if that service was elected.
936.2 Description of Service
936.21 Shipper-Paid Forwarding is available only for the forwarding
of machinable parcels, as defined by the Postal Service, initially
mailed under the following Standard Mail subclasses: Regular and
Nonprofit.
936.3 Requirements of the Mailer
936.31 Shipper-Paid Forwarding is available only in conjunction
with automated Address Correction Service in [Schedule SS-1] section
911.
936.32 Mail for which Shipper-Paid Forwarding is purchased must
meet the preparation requirements of the Postal Service.
936.33 Payment for Shipper-Paid Forwarding is made through advance
deposit account, or as otherwise specified by the Postal Service.
936.34 Mail for which Shipper-Paid Forwarding is requested must bear
endorsements [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
936.4 Other Services
936.41 The following services may be purchased in conjunction with
Shipper-Paid Forwarding:
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Service [Classification] Fee schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Certificate of Mailing............ 947 [SS-4]
b. Bulk Parcel Return Service........ 935 [SS-21]
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936.5 Applicable Rates
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936.51 Except as provided in [Schedule SS-21, Standard Mail Single
Piece Rates, set forth in Rate Schedule 321.1] section 935, single-
piece rates under the Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass or the
Priority Mail subclass of First-Class Mail, as set forth in Rate
Schedules 221 and 223, apply to pieces forwarded or returned [in
connection with Shipper-Paid Forwarding] under this section.
940 ACCOUNTABILITY & RECEIPTS
941 CERTIFIED MAIL
941.1 Definition
941.11 Certified mail service is a service that provides a mailing
receipt to the sender and a record of delivery at the office of
delivery [address].
941.2 Description of Service
941.21 Certified mail service is provided for matter mailed as
First-Class Mail.
941.22 If requested by the mailer, the time of acceptance[s] by the
Postal Service will be indicated on the receipt.
941.23 A record of delivery is retained at the office of delivery
for a specified period of time.
941.24 If the initial attempt to [delivery] deliver the mail is not
successful, a notice of [arrival] attempted delivery is left at the
mailing address.
941.25 A receipt of mailing may be obtained only if the article is
mailed at a post office, branch or station, or given to a rural
carrier.
941.26 Additional copies of the original mailing receipt may be
obtained by the mailer.
941.3 Deposit of Mail
941.31 Certified mail must be deposited in a manner specified by
the Postal Service.
941.4 Other Services
941.41 The following services may be obtained in conjunction with
mail sent under this [classification schedule] section upon payment
of the applicable fees:
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Service [Classification] Fee Schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Restricted Delivery............... 946 [SS-15]
b. Return Receipt.................... 945 [SS-16]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
941.5 Fees
941.51 The fees for certified mail service are set forth in [Rate]
Fee Schedule 941. [SS-5.]
942 REGISTERED MAIL
942.1 Definition
942.11 Registered mail is a service that [which] provides added
protection to mail sent under this [Domestic Mail Classification
Schedule] section and [optional] indemnity in case of loss or
damage.
942.2 Description of Service
942.21 Registered mail service is available to mailers of prepaid
mail sent as First-Class Mail except that registered mail must meet
the minimum requirements for length and width regardless of
thickness.
942.22 Registered mail service provides insurance up to a maximum
of $25,000, depending upon the actual value at the time of mailing,
except that insurance is [optional for articles valued $100 or
less.] not available for articles of no value.
942.23 There is no limit on the value of articles sent under this
[classification schedule] section.
942.24 Registered mail service is not available for:
a. All delivery points because of the high security required
for registered mail; in addition, not all delivery points will be
available for registry and liability is limited in some geographic
areas[.];
b. Mail of any class sent in combination with First-Class Mail;
c. Two or more articles tied or fastened together, unless the
envelopes are enclosed in the same envelope or container.
942.25 The following services are provided as part of registered
mail service at no additional cost to the mailer:
a. A receipt;
b. A record of delivery, retained by the Postal Service for a
specified period of time;
c. A notice of [arrival] attempted delivery will be left at the
mailing address if the initial delivery attempt is unsuccessful;
d. When registered mail is undeliverable-as-addressed and
cannot be forwarded, a notice of nondelivery is provided.
942.26 A claim for complete loss of insured articles may be filed
by the mailer only. A claim for damage or for partial loss of
insured articles may be filed by either the mailer or addressee.
942.27 Indemnity claims for registered mail [on which insurance is
provided, or for articles valued $100 or less on which optional
insurance has been elected,] must be filed within a [specified]
period of time, specified by the Postal Service, from the date the
article was mailed.
[942.28 No indemnity is paid on any matter registered free.]
942.3 Deposit of Mail
942.31 Registered mail must be deposited in a manner specified by
the Postal Service.
942.4 Service
942.41 Registered mail is provided maximum security.
942.5 Forwarding and Return
942.51 Registered mail is forwarded and returned without additional
registry charge.
942.6 Other Services
942.61 The following services may be obtained in conjunction with
mail sent under this [classification schedule] section upon payment
of applicable fees:
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Service [Classification] Fee Schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Collect on delivery................ 944 [SS-6]
b. Restricted delivery................ 946 [SS-15]
c. Return receipt..................... 945 [SS-16]
d. Merchandise return (shippers only). 932 [SS-20]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
942.7 Fees
942.71 The fees for registered mail are set forth in [Rate] Fee
Schedule 942. [SS-14.]
943 INSURANCE
943.1 Express Mail Insurance
943.11 Definition
943.111 Express Mail Insurance is a service that provides the
mailer with indemnity for loss of, rifling of, or damage to items
sent by Express Mail.
943.12 Description of Service
943.121 Express Mail Insurance is available only for Express Mail.
943.122 Insurance coverage is provided, for no additional charge,
up to $500 per piece for document reconstruction, up to $5,000 per
occurrence regardless of the number of claimants. Insurance coverage
is also provided, for no additional charge, up to $500 per piece for
merchandise. Insurance coverage for merchandise valued at more than
$500 is available for an additional fee, as set forth in [Rate] Fee
Schedule 943 [SS-9]. The maximum liability for merchandise is $5,000
per piece. For negotiable items, currency, or bullion, the maximum
liability is $15.
943.123 Indemnity claims for Express Mail must be filed within a
specified period of time from the date the article was mailed.
943.124 Indemnity will be paid under terms and conditions
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
943.125 Among other limitations [prescribed] specified by the
Postal Service, indemnity will not be paid by the Postal Service for
loss, damage or rifling:
a. Of nonmailable matter;
b. Due to improper packaging;
c. Due to seizure by any agency of government; or[,]
d. Due to war, insurrection or civil disturbances.
943.13 Fees
943.131 The fees for Express Mail Insurance service are set forth
in [Rate] Fee Schedule 943.[SS-9.]
943.2 General Insurance
943.21 Retail Insurance
943.211 [General] Retail Insurance is a service that provides the
mailer with indemnity for loss of, rifling of, or damage to mailed
items.
943.212 The maximum liability of the Postal Service [under this
part] for Retail Insurance is $5000.
943.213 [General] Retail Insurance is available for mail sent under
the following classification schedules:
a. First-Class Mail, if containing matter [which] that may be
mailed as Standard Mail;
b. [Single Piece,] Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special,
and Library subclasses of Standard Mail.
943.214 [This service] Retail Insurance is not available for matter
offered for sale, addressed to prospective purchasers who have not
ordered or authorized their sending. If such matter is received in
the mail, payment will not be made for loss, rifling, or damage.
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943.215 For Retail Insurance, the [The] mailer is issued a receipt
for each item mailed. For items insured for more than $50, a receipt
of delivery is obtained by the Postal Service.
943.216 For items insured for more than $50, a notice of [arrival]
attempted delivery is left at the mailing address when the first
attempt at delivery is unsuccessful.
943.217 Retail insurance provides indemnity for the actual value of
the article at the time of mailing.
943.22 Bulk Insurance
943.221 Bulk Insurance service is available for mail entered in
bulk at designated facilities and in a manner specified by the
Postal Service, including the use of electronic manifesting, and
sent under the following classification schedules:
a. First-Class Mail, if containing matter that may be mailed as
Standard Mail;
b. Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library
subclasses of Standard Mail.
943.222 Bulk Insurance bears endorsements and identifiers specified
by the Postal Service. Bulk Insurance mailers must meet the
documentation requirements of the Postal Service.
943.223 Bulk Insurance provides indemnity for the lesser of:
(1) the actual value of the article at the time of mailing, or (2)
the wholesale cost of the contents to the sender.
943.23 Claims
943.231 For Retail Insurance, a [A] claim for complete loss may be
filed by the mailer only,[.] and a [A] claim for damage or for
partial loss may be filed by either the mailer or addressee. For
Bulk Insurance, all claims must be filed by the mailer.
943.232 A claim for damage or loss on a parcel sent merchandise
return under section 932 [(SS-20)] may [only] be filed only by the
purchaser of the insurance.
943.233 Indemnity claims must be filed within a specified period of
time from the date the article was mailed.
[943.234 Additional copies of the original mailing receipt may be
obtained by the mailer, upon payment of the applicable fee set forth
in Rate Schedule SS-9.]
943.24 Deposit of Mail
943.241 Mail insured under [this part] section 943.2 must be
deposited [in a manner] as specified by the Postal Service.
943.25 Forwarding and Return
943.251 By insuring an item, the mailer guarantees forwarding and
return postage unless instructions on the piece mailed indicate that
it not be forwarded or returned.
943.252 Mail undeliverable as addressed [sent under this part] will
be returned to the sender as specified by the sender or by the
Postal Service.
943.26 Other Services
943.261 The following services, if applicable to the subclass of
mail, may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this
[part] section upon payment of the applicable fees:
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Service [Classification] Fee Schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Parcel Airlift..................... 951 [SS-13]
b. Restricted delivery (for items 946 [SS-15]
insured for more than $50).
c. Return receipt (for items insured 945 [SS-16]
for more than $50).
d. Special handling................... 952 [SS-18]
e. Merchandise return (shippers only). 932 [ SS-20]
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943.27 Fees
943.271 The fees for [General] Insurance are set forth in [Rate]
Fee Schedule 943. [SS-9].
944 COLLECT ON DELIVERY
944.1 Definition
944.11 Collect on Delivery (COD) service is a service [which] that
allows a mailer to mail an article for which [he has not been paid]
full or partial payment has not yet been received and have the
price, the cost of postage and fees, and anticipated or past due
charges collected by the Postal Service from the addressee when the
article is delivered.
944.2 Description of Service
944.21 COD service is available for collection of $600 or less upon
the delivery of postage prepaid mail sent under the following
classification schedules:
a. Express Mail
b. First-Class Mail
c. [Single Piece,] Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special,
and Library subclasses of Standard Mail
944.22 Service under this [schedule] section is not available for:
a. Collection agency purposes;
b. Return of merchandise about which some dissatisfaction has
arisen, unless the new addressee has consented in advance to such
return;
c. Sending only bills or statements of indebtedness, even though
the sender may establish that the addressee has agreed to collection
in this manner; however, when the legitimate COD shipment consisting
of merchandise or bill of lading, is being mailed, the balance due
on a past or anticipated transaction may be included in the charges
on a COD article, provided the addressee has consented in advance to
such action;
d. Parcels containing moving-picture films mailed by exhibitors
to moving-picture manufacturers, distributors, or exchanges; or
e. Goods that [which] have not been ordered by the addressee.
944.23 COD service provides the mailer with insurance against loss,
rifling and damage to the article as well as failure to receive the
amount collected from the addressee. This provision insures only the
receipt of the instrument issued to the mailer after payment of COD
charges, and is not to be construed to make the Postal Service
liable upon any such instrument other than a Postal Service money
order.
944.24 A receipt is issued to the mailer for each piece of COD
mail. Additional copies of the original mailing receipt may be
obtained by the mailer.
944.25 Delivery of COD mail will be made in a manner specified by
the Postal Service. If a delivery to the mailing address is not
attempted or if a delivery attempt is unsuccessful, a notice of
[arrival] attempted delivery will be left at the mailing address.
944.26 The mailer may receive a notice of nondelivery if the piece
mailed is endorsed appropriately.
944.27 The mailer may designate a new addressee or alter the COD
charges by submitting the appropriate form and by paying the
appropriate fee as set forth in [Rate] Fee Schedule 944. [SS-6.]
944.28 A claim for complete loss may be filed by the mailer only. A
claim for damage or for partial loss may be filed by either the
mailer or addressee.
944.29 COD indemnity claims must be filed within a specified period
of time from the date the article was mailed.
944.3 Requirements of the Mailer
944.31 COD mail must be identified as COD mail.
944.4 Deposit of Mail
944.41 COD mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the
Postal Service.
944.5 Forwarding and Return
944.51 A mailer of COD mail guarantees to pay any return postage,
unless otherwise specified on the piece mailed.
944.52 For COD mail sent as Standard 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] that 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.
944.6 Other Services
944.61 The following services, if applicable to the subclass of
mail, may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this
[classification schedule] section upon payment of the applicable
fee:
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Service [Classification] Fee Schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Registered mail, if sent as First- 942 [SS14]
Class.
b. Restricted delivery................ 946 [ SS15]
c. Special handling................... 952 [SS-18]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
944.7 Fees
944.71 Fees for COD service are set forth in [Rate] Fee Schedule 944
[SS-6].
945 RETURN RECEIPT
945.1 Definition
945.11 Return receipt service is a service that [which] provides
evidence to the mailer that an article has been received at the
delivery address.
945.2 Description of Service
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945.21 Return receipt service is available for mail sent under the
following sections or classification schedules:
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[Classification Schedule]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Certified mail..................... 941 [SS5]
b. COD mail........................... 944 [SS6]
c. Insurance [Insured mail] (if 943 [SS9]
insured for more than $50).
d.Registered mail..................... 942 [SS14]
e. Delivery Confirmation.............. 948
[ e.] f. Express Mail.................
[ f.] g. Priority Mail (merchandise
only).
[ g.] h. Standard Mail (limited to
merchandise sent by [Single Piece,]
Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter,
Special, and Library subclasses).
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945.22 Return receipt service is available at the time of mailing
or, when purchased in conjunction with certified mail, COD,
[insured] Insurance (if for more than $50), registered mail, or
Express Mail, after mailing.
945.23 Mailers requesting return receipt service at the time of
mailing will be provided, as appropriate, the signature of the
addressee or addressee's agent, the date delivered, and the address
of delivery, if different from the address on the mailpiece.
945.24 Mailers requesting return receipt service after mailing will
be provided the date of delivery and the name of the person who
signed for the article.
945.25 If the mailer does not receive a return receipt within a
specified period of time from the date of mailing, the mailer may
request a duplicate return receipt. No fee is charged for a
duplicate return receipt.
945.3 Fees
945.31 The fees for return receipt service are set forth in [Rate]
Fee Schedule 945 [SS-16].
946 RESTRICTED DELIVERY
946.1 Definition
946.11 Restricted delivery service is a service that provides a
means by which a mailer may direct that delivery will be made only
to the addressee or to someone authorized by the addressee to
receive such mail.
946.2 Description of Service
946.21 This service is available for mail sent under the following
[classification schedules] sections:
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[Classification Schedule]
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a.Certified Mail...................... 941 [SS-5]
b.COD Mail............................ 944 [SS-6]
c.[Insured Mail] Insurance (if insured 943 [SS-9]
for more than $50).
d.Registered Mail..................... 942 [ SS-14]
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946.22 Restricted delivery is available to the mailer at the time
of mailing or after mailing.
946.23 Restricted delivery service is available only to natural
persons specified by name.
946.24 A record of delivery will be retained by the Postal Service
for a specified period of time.
946.25 Failure to provide restricted delivery service when
requested after mailing, due to prior delivery, is not grounds for
refund of the fee or communications charges.
946.3 Fees
946.31 The fees for restricted delivery service are set forth in[
Rate] Fee Schedule 946 [SS-15].
947 CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
947.1 Definition
947.11 Certificate of mailing service is a service [which] that
furnishes evidence of mailing.
947.2 Description of Service
947.21 Certificate of mailing service is available to mailers of
matter sent under the classification schedule to any class of mail.
947.22 A receipt is not obtained upon delivery of the mail to the
addressee. No record of mailing is maintained at the post office.
947.23 Additional copies of certificates of mailing may be obtained
by the mailer.
947.3 Other Services
947.31 The following services, if applicable to the subclass of
mail, may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this
classification schedule upon payment of the applicable fees:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Service [Classification] Fee Schedule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. Parcel airlift...................... 951 [SS13]
b. Special handling.................... 952 [ SS18]
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947.4 Fees
947.41 The fees for certificate of mailing service are set forth in
[Rate] Fee Schedule 947 [SS-4].
948 DELIVERY CONFIRMATION
948.1 Definition
948.11 Delivery confirmation service provides electronic
confirmation to the mailer that an article was delivered or that a
delivery attempt was made.
948.2 Description of Service
948.21 Delivery confirmation service is available for Priority Mail
and the Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special and Library
subclasses of Standard Mail.
948.22 Delivery confirmation service may be requested only at the
time of mailing.
948.23 Mail for which delivery confirmation service is requested
must meet preparation requirements established by the Postal
Service, and bear a barcode specified by the Postal Service.
948.24 Matter for which delivery confirmation service is requested
must be deposited in a manner specified by the Postal Service.
948.3 Fees
948.31 Delivery confirmation service is subject to the fees set
forth in Fee Schedule 948.
950 PARCEL HANDLING
951 PARCEL AIRLIFT (PAL)
951.1 Definition
951.11 Parcel airlift service is a service that provides for air
transportation of parcels on a space available basis to or from
military post offices outside the contiguous 48 states.
951.2 Description of Service
951.21 Parcel airlift service is available for mail sent under the
[following classification schedule:] Standard Mail Classification
Schedule.
[Standard Mail]
951.3 Physical Limitations
951.31 The minimum physical limitations established for the mail
sent under the classification schedule for which postage is paid
apply to parcel airlift mail. In no instance may the parcel exceed
30 pounds in weight, or 60 inches in length and girth combined.
951.4 Requirements of the Mailer
951.41 Mail sent under this [schedule] section must be endorsed as
[prescribed] specified by [regulation] the Postal Service.
951.5 Deposit of Mail
951.51 PAL mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the
Postal Service
951.6 Forwarding and Return
951.61 PAL mail sent for delivery outside the contiguous 48 states
is forwarded as set forth in section 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 353 as appropriate.
951.7 Other Services
951.71 The following services, if applicable to the subclass of
mail, may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this
[classification schedule] section upon payment of the applicable
fees:
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Service [Classification] Fee Schedule
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a. Certificate of mailing............. 947 [SS4 ]
b. [Insured mail] Insurance........... 943 [SS9 ]
c. Restricted delivery (if insured for 946 [SS15]
more than $50).
d. Return receipt (if insured for more 945 [SS16]
than $50).
e. Special handling................... 952 [ SS18]
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951.8 Fees
951.81 The fees for parcel airlift service are set forth in [Rate]
Fee Schedule 951 [SS-13].
952 SPECIAL HANDLING
952.1 Definition
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952.11 Special handling service is a service that provides
preferential handling to the extent practicable during dispatch and
transportation.
952.2 Description of Service
952.21 Special handling service is available for mail sent under
the following classification schedules:
a. First-Class Mail
b. [Single Piece,] Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special,
and Library subclasses of Standard Mail
952.22 Special handling service is mandatory for matter [which]
that requires special attention in handling, transportation and
delivery.
952.3 Requirements of the Mailer
952.31 Mail sent under this [schedule] section must be identified
as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service [regulation].
952.4 Deposit of Mail
952.41 Mail sent under this [schedule] section must be deposited in
a manner [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
952.5 Forwarding and Return
952.51 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 applicable Standard Mail rate is collected on
delivery.
952.6 Other Services
952.61 The following services, if applicable to the subclass of
mail, may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this
[classification schedule] section upon payment of the applicable
fees:
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Service [Classification] Fee Schedule
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a. COD mail........................... 944 [SS-6]
b. [Insured mail] Insurance........... 943 [SS-9]
c. Parcel airlift..................... 951 [SS-13]
d. Merchandise return (shippers only). 932 [SS-20]
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952.7 Fees
952.71 The fees for special handling service are set forth in
[Rate] Fee Schedule 952 [SS-18].
960 STAMPED PAPER
961 STAMPED ENVELOPES
961.1 Definition
961.11 Plain stamped envelopes and printed stamped envelopes are
envelopes with postage thereon offered for sale by the Postal
Service.
961.2 Description of Service
961.21 Stamped envelopes are available for:
a. First-Class Mail within the first rate increment.
b. Standard Mail mailed at a minimum [per piece] per piece rate
as [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
961.22 Printed stamped envelopes may be obtained by special
request.
961.3 Fees
961.31 The fees for stamped envelopes are set forth in [Rate] Fee
Schedule 961 [SS-19].
962 STAMPED CARDS
962.1 Definition
962.11 Stamped Cards. Stamped Cards are cards with postage
imprinted or impressed on them and supplied by the Postal Service
for the transmission of messages.
962.12 Double Stamped Cards. Double Stamped Cards consist of two
attached cards, one of which may be detached by the receiver and
returned by mail as a single Stamped Card.
962.2 Description of Service. Stamped Cards are available for
First-Class Mail.
962.3 Fees. The fees for Stamped Cards are set forth in [Rate] Fee
Schedule 962 [SS-19A].
970 POSTAL MONEY ORDERS
971 DOMESTIC POSTAL MONEY ORDERS
671.1 Definition
671.11 Money order service is a service that provides the customer
with an instrument for payment of a specified sum of money.
971.2 Description of Service
671.21 The maximum value for which a domestic postal money order may
be purchased is $700. Other restrictions on the number or dollar value
of postal money order sales, or both, may be imposed [in accordance
with] by law or under regulations prescribed by the Postal Service.
971.22 A receipt of purchase is provided at no additional cost.
971.23 The Postal Service will replace money orders that are
spoiled or incorrectly prepared, regardless of who caused the error,
without charge if replaced on the date originally issued.
971.24 If a replacement money order is issued after the date of
original issue because the original was spoiled or incorrectly
prepared, the applicable money order fee may be collected from the
customer.
971.25 Inquiries [and] or claims may be filed by the purchaser,
payee, or endorsee.
971.3 Fees
671.31 The fees for domestic postal money orders are set forth in
[Rate] Fee Schedule 971 [SS-8].
Amend the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule 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 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 Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio is the ratio of width to length.
1003 Bills and Statements of Account
1003.1 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 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 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] for
acquittal 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 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.
1004 Girth
Girth is the measurement around a piece of mail at its thickest
part.
1005 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 Permit Imprints
Permit imprints are printed indicia indicating postage has been
paid by the sender under the permit number shown.
1007 Preferred Rates
Preferred rates are the reduced rates established pursuant to 39
U.S.C. 3626.
1008 ZIP Code
The ZIP Code is a numeric code that facilitates the sortation,
routing, and delivery of mail.
1009 Nonprofit Organizations and Associations
Nonprofit organizations or associations are organizations or
associations not organized
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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] that 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 that
[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 agriculture
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] that 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.
2000 DELIVERY OF MAIL
2010 Delivery Services
The Postal Service provides the following modes of delivery:
a. Caller service. The fees for caller service are set forth in
[Rate] Fee Schedule 921 [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] Fee Schedule 921[SS-10.]
2020 Conditions of Delivery
2021 General
Except as provided in section 2022, mail will be delivered as
addressed unless the Postal Service is instructed otherwise by the
addressee in writing.
2022 Refusal of Delivery
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. For mail
that requires a delivery receipt, the addressee or his
representative may read and copy the name of the sender of
registered, insured, certified, COD, 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
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
Mail addressed to several persons may be delivered to any one of
them. 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
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] 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
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
Mail will be held for a specified period of time at the office
of delivery [address] upon request of the addressee, unless the
mail:
a. Has contrary retention instructions;
b. Is perishable; or
c. Is registered, COD, insured, return receipt, certified, or
Express Mail for which the normal retention period expires before
the end of the specified holding period.
2030 Forwarding and Return
2031 Forwarding
Forwarding is the transfer of undeliverable-as-addressed mail to
an address other than the one originally placed on the [mail
piece]mailpiece. All post offices will honor [change of address]
change-of-address orders for a period of time specified by the
Postal Service.
2032 Return
Return is the delivery of undeliverable-as-addressed mail to the
sender.
2033 Applicable Provisions
The provisions of sections 150, 250, 350, [and] 450, [and
schedules SS-21 and SS-22] 935 and 936 apply to forwarding and
return.
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2034 Forwarding for Postal Service Adjustments
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 POSTAGE AND PREPARATION
3010 Packaging
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] that is
[not] neither readily water soluble nor [which can be] easily rubbed
off or smeared, and the marking will be sharp and clear.
3020 Envelopes
Paper used in the preparation of envelopes may not be of a
brilliant color. Envelopes must be prepared with paper strong enough
to withstand normal handling.
3030 Payment of Postage and Fees
Postage must be fully prepaid on all mail at the time of
mailing, except as authorized by law or this Schedule. 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] specified by the Postal
Service. Mail deposited without any postage affixed will be returned
to the sender without any attempt at delivery.
3040 Methods for Paying Postage and Fees
Postage for all mail may be prepaid [by] with postage meter
indicia, adhesive stamps, or permit imprint, unless otherwise
limited or [prescribed] specified by the Postal Service. The
following methods of paying postage and fees require prior
authorization from the Postal Service:
a. Permit imprint,
b. Postage meter,
c. Precanceled stamps, precanceled envelopes, and mailer=s
precanceled postmarks.
3050 Authorization Fees
Fees for authorization to use a permit imprint are set forth in
[Rate] Schedule 1000. No fee is charged for authorization to use a
postage meter. Fees for setting postage meters are set forth in
[Rate] Fee Schedule 933[SS-12.] No fee is charged for authorization
to use precanceled stamps, precanceled envelopes or mailer=s
precanceled postmark.
3060 Special Service Fees
Fees for special services may be prepaid in any manner
appropriate for the class of mail indicated or as otherwise
[prescribed] specified by the Postal Service.
3070 Marking of Unpaid Mail
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 Refund of Postage
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. There
shall be no refund for registered, COD, general insurance, and
Express Mail Insurance fees when the article is [later] withdrawn by
the mailer after acceptance. 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] 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
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.
4020 Measurement of Zone Distances
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
Except as provided in section 4050, rates according to zone
apply for zone-rated mail sent between Postal Service facilities
including [a]Armed [f]Forces post offices, wherever located.
4050 APO/FPO Mail
4051 General
Except as provided in section 4052, the rates of postage for
zone-rated mail transported between the United States, or the
possessions or territories of the United States, 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.
4052 Transit Mail
The rates of postage for zone-rated mail [which] that is mailed
at or addressed to an Armed Forces[armed forces] post office and
[which] is transported directly to or from Armed Forces [armed
forces] post offices at the expense of the Department of Defense,
without transiting any of the 48 contiguous states (including the
District of 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
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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. 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
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
Matter not paid at First-Class Mail or Express Mail rates must
be wrapped or secured in the manner [prescribed] specified 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
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;
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
The following minimum size standards apply to all mailable
matter:
a. All items must be at least 0.007 inches thick, and
b. all items, other than keys and identification devices, which
are 0.25 inch thick or less must be
i. rectangular in shape,
ii. at least 3.5 inches in width, and
iii. at least 5 inches in length.
6030 Maximum Size and Weight Standards
Where applicable, the maximum size and weight standards for each
class or subclass of mail are set forth in sections 130, 230,
322.16, 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.
Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. 98-19016 Filed 7-20-98; 8:45 am]
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