POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

Domestic Mail Classification Schedule

Historical Document

Warning: The rates appearing within the 

Domestic Mail Classification 

Schedule are obsolete. The 

classifications appearing within the 

Domestic Mail Classification 

Schedule may not represent current 

Postal Service product offerings.

Domestic Mail Classification Schedule Historical Document

INTRODUCTION

This document revises and replaces the version of the Domestic Mail 

Classification Schedule (DMCS) published April 1, 2008 by the Commission. The 

changes reflect implementation of the Negotiated Service Agreement with The Bradford 

Group in Docket No. MC2007-4 adding DMCS section 621 and Rate Schedules 621A, 

621B, and 621C.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Expedited Mail Classification Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

110 Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

120 Description of Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

130 Physical Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

140 Postage and Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

150 Deposit and Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

160 Ancillary Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

170 Rates and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

180 Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

First-Class Mail Classification Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

210 Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

220 Description of Subclasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

230 Physical Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

240 Postage and Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

241 Forever Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

250 Deposit and Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

260 Ancillary Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

270 Rates and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

280 Authorizations and Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Standard Mail Classification Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

310 Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

320 Description of Subclasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

330 Physical Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

340 Postage and Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

350 Deposit and Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

360 Ancillary Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

370 Rates and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

380 Authorizations and Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Periodicals Classification Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

410 Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

420 Description of Subclasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

430 Physical Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

440 Postage and Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

450 Deposit and Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

470 Rates and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

480 Authorizations and Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Package Services Classification Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

510 Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

520 Description of Subclasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

530 Physical Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

540 Postage and Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

550 Deposit and Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

560 Ancillary Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

570 Rates and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

580 Authorizations and Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Negotiated Service Agreements Classification Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

613 HSBC North America Holdings Inc. Negotiated Service Agreement . . . . . 75

620 Bookspan Negotiated Service Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

621 Bradford Group Negotiated Service Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

630 Bank of America Corporation Negotiated Service Agreement . . . . . . . . . . 83

Special Services Classification Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

910 Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

911 Address Correction Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

912 Mailing List Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

913 Change of Address Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

920 Delivery Alternatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

921 Post Office Box and Caller Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

930 Payment Alternatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

931 Business Reply Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

932 Merchandise Return Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

935 Bulk Parcel Return Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

936 Shipper-Paid Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

937 Premium Forwarding Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

940 Accountability and Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

941 Certified Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

942 Registered Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

943 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

944 Collect on Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

945 Return Receipt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

946 Restricted Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

947 Certificate of Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

948 Delivery Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

949 Signature Confirmation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
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950 Parcel Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

951 Parcel Airlift (PAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

952 Special Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

960 Stamped Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

961 Stamped Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

962 Stamped Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

963 Premium Stamped Stationery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

964 Premium Stamped Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

970 Postal Money Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

971 Money Order Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

990 Mailpiece Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

991 Confirm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

General Definitions, Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

1000 General Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

2000 Delivery of Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

3000 Postage and Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

4000 Postal Zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

5000 Privacy of Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

6000 Mailable Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Rate Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Express Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

First-Class Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Standard Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Periodicals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Package Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Negotiated Service Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Fee Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Fee Schedule 911 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Fee Schedule 912 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Fee Schedule 921 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

Fee Schedule 931 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Fee Schedule 932 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

Fee Schedule 933 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

Fee Schedule 934 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

Fee Schedule 935 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Fee Schedule 936 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
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Fee Schedule 937 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

Fee Schedule 941 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Fee Schedule 942 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

Fee Schedule 943 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

Fee Schedule 944 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242

Fee Schedule 945 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

Fee Schedule 946 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

Fee Schedule 947 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

Fee Schedule 948 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

Fee Schedule 949 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

Fee Schedule 951 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

Fee Schedule 952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

Fee Schedule 961 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Fee Schedule 962 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

Fee Schedule 963 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

Fee Schedule 964 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

Fee Schedule 971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254

Fee Schedule 991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

Fee Schedule 1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
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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 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 specified by the Postal Service.
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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.

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 specified by the Postal 

Service. Next Day Service is available for overnight delivery. Second Day 

Service is available for delivery on the second day or, in certain 

circumstances, the second delivery day, as specified by the Postal Service. 

For purposes of this schedule, the “second delivery day” is the next delivery 

day following the second day.

123.2 Pickup Service. Pickup service is available for Next Day and Second Day 

Services under terms and conditions as 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.
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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 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:

Service Schedule

a. Address correction 911

b. Return receipts 945

c. COD 944

d. Express Mail Insurance 943
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170 RATES AND FEES 

The rates for Express Mail are set forth in the following rate schedules: 

180 REFUNDS

181 Procedure

Claims for refunds of postage must be filed within the period of time and 

under terms and conditions specified by the Postal Service.

182 Availability

182.1 Same Day Airport. Except as provided in 182.5, the Postal Service will 

refund the postage for Same Day Airport Express Mail not available for claim 

by the time specified.

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, 

except as provided in 182.5.

182.3 Next Day. Except as provided in 182.5, 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) specified by the Postal Service, of the 

next delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Post Office service; or

b. By 3:00 p.m., or earlier time(s) specified by the Postal Service, of the 

next delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Addressee service.

Schedule 

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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182.4 Second Day. Except as provided in 182.5, 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) specified by the Postal Service, of the 

second delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Post Office service; or

b. By 3:00 p.m., or earlier time(s) specified by the Postal Service, of the 

second delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Addressee service.

182.5 Limitations

182.51 Refunds may not be available if delivery was attempted within the times 

required for the specific service, or if the delay was caused by:

a. proper detention for law enforcement purposes;

b. strike or work stoppage;

c. late deposit of shipment, forwarding, return, incorrect address, or 

incorrect ZIP code;

d. delay or cancellation of flights;

e. governmental action beyond the control of the Postal Service or air 

carriers;

f. war, insurrection, or civil disturbance;

g. breakdowns of a substantial portion of the USPS transportation network 

resulting from events or factors outside the control of the Postal Service; 

or

h. acts of God.
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FIRST-CLASS MAIL

 CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE

210 DEFINITION

Any matter eligible for mailing, except Regular and Nonprofit Presort 

category mail entered as Customized Market Mail under sections 321.22 

and 323.22, 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, 520, 544.2, and 446;

c. Matter having the character of actual and personal correspondence 

except as specifically permitted by sections 312, 313, 520, 544.2, 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 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 or 221.4.

221.21 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.

221.211 Letters. The letter rates apply to pieces that:

a. Do not exceed 3.5 ounces in weight;

b. Exhibit a length between 5.0 and 11.5 inches;
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c. Exhibit a height between 3.5 and 6.125 inches; and

d. Exhibit a thickness between 0.007 and 0.25 inches.

221.212 Flats. The flat rates apply to pieces that:

a. Exceed 3.5 ounces in weight, but otherwise meet the requirements 

specified in section 221.211 for letters; or

b. Exhibit the following dimensions:

i. A length more than 11.5 inches, or a height more than 6.125 inches, 

or a thickness more than 0.25 inches; and

ii. A length not more than 15 inches, or a height not more than 12 

inches, or a thickness not more than 0.75 inches.

221.213 Parcels. The parcel rates apply to single-piece rate category pieces that 

are not eligible for letter or flat rates as defined in sections 221.211 and 

221.212. 

221.22 Presort Rate Category. The presort rate category applies to Letters and 

Sealed Parcels subclass mail that:

a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces;

b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service; 

and

c. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements specified by 

the Postal Service.

221.221 Letters. The letter rates apply to pieces that:

a. Do not exceed 3.5 ounces in weight;

b. Exhibit a length between 5.0 and 11.5 inches;

c. Exhibit a height between 3.5 and 6.125 inches; and

d. Exhibit a thickness between 0.007 and 0.25 inches.

221.222 Flats. The flat rates apply to pieces that:
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a. Exceed 3.5 ounces in weight, but otherwise meet the requirements 

specified in section 221.221 for letters; or

b. Exhibit the following dimensions:

i. A length more than 11.5 inches, or a height more than 6.125 inches, 

or a thickness more than 0.25 inches; and

ii. A length not more than 15 inches, or a height not more than 12 

inches, or a thickness not more than 0.75 inches.

221.223 Repositionable Notes. Repositionable Notes may be attached to the 

exterior of letter-size and flat-size presort rate category mail, as specified by 

the Postal Service. The additional charge for the Repositionable Note is 

specified in note 3 to Rate Schedule 221.

This provision for Repositionable Notes expires as provided below.

a. If a request to continue to test or make Repositionable Notes permanent 

is filed, this provision expires on the implementation date for the 

replacement service, or if no replacement is implemented, three months 

after the Commission takes action under section 3624 of title 39, on 

such request.

b. If the Postal Service determines not to file such request, this provision 

expires on such date as specified by the Postal Service, but no later 

than April 3, 2008.

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 “correction” 

digits), a Facing Identification Mark, and other markings specified and 

approved by the Postal Service; and
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c. Meets the letter machinability and other preparation requirements 

specified by the Postal Service.

221.25 Reserved

221.26 Nonmachinable Surcharge. Single-piece and presort letter-shaped mail 

as defined in section 221.211 or 221.221 is subject to a surcharge if:

a. Its aspect ratio does not fall between 1 to 1.3 and 1 to 2.5 inclusive; or

b. It does not meet letter machinability requirements as specified by the 

Postal Service.

221.3 Automation Rate Categories — Letters and Flats

221.31 General. The automation rate categories consist of Letters and Sealed 

Parcels subclass mail weighing 13 ounces or less that:

a. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service;

b. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including 

"correction" digits) as specified by the Postal Service; and

c. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other preparation 

requirements specified by the Postal Service.

221.32 Letter Categories

221.321 General. The letter rates apply to pieces that:

a. Do not exceed 3.5 ounces in weight;

b. Exhibit a length between 5.0 and 11.5 inches;

c. Exhibit a height between 3.5 and 6.125 inches; and

d. Exhibit a thickness between 0.007 and 0.25 inches.

221.322 Mixed AADC Rate Category. The Mixed AADC rate category applies to 

letter-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 221.323, 

221.324, or 221.325.
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221.323 AADC Rate Category. The AADC rate category applies to letter-size 

automation rate category mail presorted to automated area distribution 

center destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

221.324 Three-Digit Rate Category. The three-digit rate category applies to lettersize automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit 

ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

221.325 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 specified by the Postal Service.

221.326 Repositionable Notes. Repositionable Notes may be attached to the 

exterior of automation letter rate category mail, as specified by the Postal 

Service. The additional charge for the Repositionable Note is specified in 

note 3 to Rate Schedule 221.

This provision for Repositionable Notes expires as provided below.

a. If a request to continue to test or make Repositionable Notes permanent 

is filed, this provision expires on the implementation date for the 

replacement service, or if no replacement is implemented, three months 

after the Commission takes action under section 3624 of title 39, on 

such request.

b. If the Postal Service determines not to file such request, this provision 

expires on such date as specified by the Postal Service, but no later 

than April 3, 2008.

221.33 Flats Categories

221.331 General. The flat rates apply to pieces that exhibit:

a. A length more than 11.5 inches, or a height more than 6.125 inches, or a 

thickness more than 0.25 inches; and

b. A length not more than 15 inches, or a height not more than 12 inches, 

or a thickness not more than 0.75 inches.

221.332 Mixed ADC Flats Rate Category. The Mixed ADC flats rate category 

applies to flat-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 

221.333, 221.334, or 221.335.
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221.333 ADC Flats Rate Category. The ADC flats rate category applies to flat-size 

automation rate category mail presorted to area distribution center 

destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

221.334 Three-Digit Flats Rate Category. The three-digit flats rate category 

applies to flat-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or 

multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

221.335 Five-Digit Flats Rate Category. The five-digit flats rate category applies 

to flat-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple fivedigit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

221.336 Repositionable Notes. Repositionable Notes may be attached to the 

exterior of automation flats rate category mail, as specified by the Postal 

Service. The additional charge for the Repositionable Note is specified in 

note 3 to Rate Schedule 221.

This provision for Repositionable Notes expires as provided below.

a. If a request to continue to test or make Repositionable Notes permanent 

is filed, this provision expires on the implementation date for the 

replacement service, or if no replacement is implemented, three months 

after the Commission takes action under section 3624 of title 39, on 

such request.

b. If the Postal Service determines not to file such request, this provision 

expires on such date as specified by the Postal Service, but no later 

than April 3, 2008.

221.4 Business Parcels Categories. 

221.41 General. The business parcels categories apply 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 specified by the Postal Service;

c. Exhibit lengths between 3.5 and 18.0 inches;

d. Exhibit heights between 3.0 and 15.0 inches;

e. Exhibit thicknesses between 0.05 and 22.0 inches; and
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f. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements as specified 

by the Postal Service.

221.42 Single-Piece Rate. The single-piece rate category as defined in 221.213 

applies to pieces not qualifying under section 221.43, 221.44, or 221.45.

221.43 ADC Parcels Rate Category. The ADC parcels rate category applies to 

parcel rate category mail presorted to area distribution center destinations 

as specified by the Postal Service.

221.44 Three-Digit Parcels Rate Category. The three-digit parcels rate category 

applies to parcels rate category mail presorted to single or multiple threedigit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

221.45 Five-Digit Parcels Rate Category. The five-digit parcels rate category 

applies to parcels rate category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit 

ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

221.46 Nonbarcoded and Nonmachinable Surcharge. Parcels rate category 

pieces qualifying for sections 221.43 and 221.44 are subject to a surcharge 

if non-barcoded, less than 2 ounces, or nonmachinable as specified by the 

Postal Service. 

222 Cards Subclass

222.1 Definition

222.11 Cards. The Cards subclass consists of Stamped Cards, defined in section 

962.1, and postcards. A postcard is a privately printed mailing card for the 

transmission of messages. To be eligible to be mailed as a First-Class Mail 

postcard, a card must be of uniform thickness, prepared as specified by the 

Postal Service, and must not exceed any of the following dimensions:

a. 6 inches in length;

b. 4 1/4 inches in height; or

c. 0.016 inch in thickness.

222.12 Double Cards. Double Stamped Cards or double postcards may be mailed 

as Stamped Cards or postcards. Double Stamped Cards are defined in 

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which may be detached by the receiver and returned by mail as a single 

postcard.

222.2 Reserved

222.3 Regular Rate Categories

222.31 Single-Piece Rate Category. The single-piece rate category applies to 

regular rate Cards subclass mail not mailed under section 222.32 or 222.34.

222.32 Presort Rate Category. The presort rate category applies to 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; 

and

c. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements specified by 

the Postal Service.

222.33 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 “correction” 

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 Cards subclass mail 

that:

a. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service;
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b. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including 

"correction" digits) as specified by the Postal Service; and

c. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other preparation 

requirements specified by the Postal Service.

222.42 Mixed AADC Rate Category. The Mixed AADC rate category applies to 

automation rate category cards not mailed under section 222.43, 222.44, or 

222.45.

222.43 AADC Rate Category. The AADC rate category applies to automation rate 

category cards presorted to automated area distribution center destinations 

as specified by the Postal Service.

222.44 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 specified by the Postal Service.

222.45 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 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 13 ounces; and

b. Any mailable matter which, at the option of the mailer, is mailed for 

expeditious handling and transportation.

223.2 Single-Piece Priority Mail Rate Category. The single-piece Priority Mail 

rate category applies to Priority Mail subclass mail not mailed under section 

223.3.

223.3 Reserved

223.4 Flat Rate Box

223.41 General. Priority Mail subclass mail sent in a “flat rate” box with an external 

size of 0.34 cubic feet, provided by the Postal Service, is charged the rate 

designated in Rate Schedule 223, note 2.
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223.5 Flat Rate Envelope. Priority Mail subclass mail sent in a “flat rate” 

envelope provided by the Postal Service is charged the one-pound rate.

223.6 Pickup On-Demand. Pickup On-Demand service is available for Priority 

Mail subclass mail under terms and conditions specified by the Postal 

Service.

223.7 Bulky Parcels. In zones 1 through 4 including Local), Priority Mail subclass 

mail weighing less than 20 pounds but measuring more than 84 inches in 

combined length and girth is charged the applicable rate for a 20-pound 

parcel (balloon rate).

223.8 Low-Density Parcels. In zones 5 through 8, Priority Mail subclass mail 

exceeding one cubic foot is rated at the actual weight or the dimensional 

weight, whichever is greater.

a. For box-shaped parcels, the dimensional weight, in pounds, is 

calculated as the length times the width times the height, all in inches, 

divided by 194.

b. For irregularly-shaped parcels (not appearing box-shaped), the 

dimensional weight, in pounds, is calculated as the length times the 

width times the height at their maximum cross-sections, all in inches, 

divided by 194, and multiplied by an adjustment factor of 0.785.

230 PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS

231 Size and Weight

First-Class Mail may not exceed 70 pounds or 108 inches in length and girth 

combined. Additional size and weight limitations apply to individual FirstClass Mail subclasses.

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 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.
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241 FOREVER STAMP

Postage for the first ounce of a First-Class Mail single-piece letter may be 

paid through the application of a Forever Stamp. The Forever Stamp is sold 

at the prevailing rate for single-piece letters, first ounce, in Rate Schedule 

221. Once purchased, the Forever Stamp may be used for first ounce letter 

postage at any time in the future, regardless of the prevailing rate at the time 

of use.

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.
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260 ANCILLARY SERVICES

The following services may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under 

this classification schedule upon payment of applicable fees: 

270 RATES AND FEES

271 First-Class Mail. The rates and fees for First-Class Mail are set forth in the 

following rate schedules:

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

Service Schedule

a. Address Correction 911

b. Business Reply Mail 931

c. Certificates of Mailing 947

d. Certified Mail 941

e. COD 944

f. Insurance 943

g. Registered Mail 942

h. Return Receipt (limited to merchandise sent 

by Priority Mail)

945

i. Merchandise Return 932

j. Delivery Confirmation (limited to parcelshaped Letters and Sealed Parcels and 

Priority Mail)

948

k. Signature Confirmation (limited to parcelshaped Letters and Sealed Parcels and 

Priority Mail)

949

Schedule

a. Letters and Sealed Parcels 221

b. Cards 222

c. Priority Mail 223
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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; and

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.

280 AUTHORIZATIONS AND LICENSES

The mailing fee set forth in schedule 1000 must be paid once each year at 

each office of mailing or office of verification, as specified by the Postal 

Service, by or for mailers of other than single-piece First-Class Mail. 

Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class rate.
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STANDARD MAIL

 CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE

310 DEFINITION

311 General

Any mailable matter weighing less than 16 ounces 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 and 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;
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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; or

i. An invoice.

320 DESCRIPTION OF SUBCLASSES

321 Regular Subclass

321.1 General. The Regular subclass consists of Standard Mail that is not mailed 

under sections 322, 323, or 324. Eligibility for Regular subclass rate 

categories is based on the size or mail processing shape of the mailpiece as 

specified by the Postal Service. Mail processing shapes include letter-size 

mail, flat-size mail, parcels and not flat-machinable (NFM) mail.

321.2 Nonautomation Rate Categories

321.21 General. The nonautomation 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 specified by the Postal Service;

c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation 

requirements specified by the Postal Service; and

d. Is not entered as Customized Market Mail under section 321.5.
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321.22 Mixed AADC Rate Category. The Mixed AADC rate category applies to 

nonautomation rate category letter-size mail that meets machinability criteria 

specified by the Postal Service and that is not mailed under section 321.23.

321.23 AADC Rate Category. The AADC rate category applies to letter-size 

nonautomation rate category mail that meets machinability criteria specified 

by the Postal Service and that has been presorted to automated area 

distribution center destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

321.24 Mixed ADC Rate Categories. The Mixed ADC rate categories apply to 

nonautomation rate category mail not mailed under sections 321.22, 321.23, 

321.25, 321.26, 321.27, 321.28 or 321.29.

321.25 ADC Rate Categories. The ADC rate categories apply to nonautomation 

rate category mail that has been presorted to area distribution center 

destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

321.26 Three-Digit Rate Categories. The three-digit rate categories apply to 

nonautomation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit 

ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

321.27 Five-Digit Rate Categories. The five-digit rate categories apply to 

nonautomation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit 

ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

321.28 Mixed BMC Rate Category. The Mixed BMC rate category applies to 

parcel-shaped nonautomation rate category mail that meets machinability 

criteria specified by the Postal Service and that is not mailed under section 

321.29.

321.29 BMC Rate Category. The BMC rate category applies to parcel-shaped 

nonautomation rate category mail that meets machinability criteria specified 

by the Postal Service and that has been presorted to bulk mail center (or 

equivalent facility) destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

321.3 Automation Rate Categories

321.31 General. The automation rate categories apply to Regular subclass mail 

that:

a. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service;
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b. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including 

“correction” digits) as specified by the Postal Service; and

c. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other preparation 

requirements specified by the Postal Service.

321.32 Mixed AADC Rate Category. The Mixed AADC rate category applies to 

letter-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 321.33, 

321.34, or 321.35.

321.33 AADC Rate Category. The AADC rate category applies to letter-size 

automation rate category mail presorted to automated area distribution 

center destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

321.34 Three-Digit Barcoded Rate Categories. The three-digit barcoded rate 

categories apply to letter-size or flat-size automation rate category mail 

presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified 

by the Postal Service.

321.35 Five-Digit Barcoded Rate Categories. The five-digit barcoded rate 

categories apply to letter-size or flat-size automation rate category mail 

presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified 

by the Postal Service.

321.36 Mixed ADC Rate Category. The Mixed ADC rate category applies to flatsize automation rate category mail not mailed under section 321.37.

321.37 ADC Rate Category. The ADC rate category applies to flat-size automation 

rate category mail presorted to area distribution center destinations as 

specified by the Postal Service.

321.4 Destination Entry Discounts. The destination entry discounts apply to 

Regular subclass mail, except mail entered as Customized Market Mail 

under section 321.5, prepared as 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.

321.5 Customized Market Mail (CMM). CMM must be marked and bear 

endorsements as specified by the Postal Service, and must meet the 

preparation, addressing, and acceptance requirements specified by the 

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be nonrectangular in shape. The following size standards apply to 

Customized Market Mail:

a. Thickness: at least 0.007 inch and no more than 0.75 inch;

b. Length: at least 5 inches and no more than 15 inches, measured for 

nonrectangular shapes as specified by the Postal Service;

c. Height: at least 3.5 inches and no more than 12 inches, measured for 

nonrectangular shapes as specified by the Postal Service; and

d. Weight: not to exceed the maximum weight for CMM specified by the 

Postal Service.

321.6 Non-barcoded Surcharge. Regular nonautomation mailpieces not 

qualifying for letter-size or flat-size rate categories and that do not bear a 

barcode specified by the Postal Service are subject to a Non-barcoded 

Surcharge. The surcharge will not apply to pieces sorted to 5-digit ZIP 

Codes.

321.7 Nonmachinable Rate Categories. The nonmachinable rate categories 

apply to Regular nonautomation category letter-size pieces and pieces to 

which the parcel rate categories apply, that do not meet the machinability 

requirements specified by the Postal Service.

321.8 Repositionable Notes. Repositionable Notes may be attached to the 

exterior of letter-size or flat-size Regular subclass mail, as specified by the 

Postal Service. The additional charge for the Repositionable Note is 

specified in note 6 to Rate Schedule 321A or note 4 to Rate Schedule 321B.

This provision for Repositionable Notes expires as provided below.

a. If a request to continue to test or make Repositionable Notes permanent 

is filed, this provision expires on the implementation date for the 

replacement service, or if no replacement is implemented, three months 

after the Commission takes action under section 3624 of title 39, on 

such request.

b. If the Postal Service determines not to file such request, this provision 

expires on such date as specified by the Postal Service, but no later 

than April 3, 2008.
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321.9 Standard Mail Forwarding. As described in section 353, undeliverable-asaddressed Standard Mail Regular subclass mail that is forwarded on request 

of the mailer is charged the appropriate rate shown in note 4 to Rate 

Schedule 321A or note 5 to Rate Schedule 321B. Mail for which Standard 

Mail Forwarding is purchased must meet preparation requirements and bear 

endorsements as specified by the Postal Service. Payment for Standard 

Mail Forwarding is made through an advance deposit account, or as 

specified by the Postal Service.

322 Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass

322.1 Definition. The Enhanced Carrier Route subclass consists of Standard 

Mail that is not mailed under section 321, 323, or 324, 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 specified by the Postal Service;

c. Is presorted to carrier routes as specified by the Postal Service;

d. Is sequenced as specified by the Postal Service;

e. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation 

requirements specified by the Postal Service; and

f. For high-density and saturation category letters, bears a barcode 

representing not more than 11 digits (not including “correction” digits) as 

specified by the Postal Service.

Eligibility for Enhanced Carrier Route subclass rate categories is based on 

the size or mail processing shape of the mailpiece as specified by the Postal 

Service. Mail processing shapes include letter-size mail, flat-size mail, 

parcels and not flat-machinable (NFM) mail.

322.2 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to Enhanced Carrier 

Route subclass mail not mailed under section 322.3 or 322.4.

322.3 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 specified by the Postal Service. 

High density rate category letters must meet the applicable automation 

requirements specified by the Postal Service, and must bear a barcode 
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representing not more than 11 digits (not including “correction” digits), as 

specified by the Postal Service.

322.4 Saturation Rate Category. The saturation rate category applies to 

Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walk-sequence order 

and meeting the saturation requirements specified by the Postal Service. 

Saturation rate category letters must meet the applicable automation 

requirements specified by the Postal Service, and must bear a barcode 

representing not more than 11 digits (not including “correction” digits), as 

specified by the Postal Service.

322.5 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts apply to 

Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail prepared as 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. 

Letter-size mail is not eligible for the DDU discount.

322.6 DAL Surcharge. Flat-shaped and parcel-shaped Enhanced Carrier Route 

subclass mail are subject to a per-piece surcharge if they are addressed 

using a detached address label (DAL).

322.7 Standard Mail Forwarding. As described in section 353, undeliverable-asaddressed Standard Mail Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail that is 

forwarded on request of the mailer is charged the appropriate rate shown in 

note 8 to Rate Schedule 322. Mail for which Standard Mail Forwarding is 

purchased must meet preparation requirements and bear endorsements as 

specified by the Postal Service. Payment for Standard Mail Forwarding is 

made through an advance deposit account, or as specified by the Postal 

Service.

322.8 Repositionable Notes. Repositionable Notes may be attached to the 

exterior of letter-size or flat-size Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail, as 

specified by the Postal Service. The additional charge for the 

Repositionable Note is specified in note 6 to Rate Schedule 322.

This provision for Repositionable Notes expires as provided below.

a. If a request to continue to test or make Repositionable Notes permanent 

is filed, this provision expires on the implementation date for the 

replacement service, or if no replacement is implemented, three months 

after the Commission takes action under section 3624 of title 39, on 

such request.
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b. If the Postal Service determines not to file such request, this provision 

expires on such date as specified by the Postal Service, but no later 

than April 3, 2008.

323 Nonprofit Regular Subclass

323.1 General. The Nonprofit Regular subclass consists of Standard Mail 

weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under section 321, 322, or 

324, 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; or

j. State or local voting registration officials when making a mailing required 

or authorized by the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.

Eligibility for Nonprofit Regular subclass rate categories is based on the size 

or mail processing shape of the mailpiece as specified by the Postal Service. 

Mail processing shapes include letter-size mail, flat-size mail, parcels and 

not flat-machinable (NFM) mail.

323.11 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:
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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.

323.12 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 nonprofit Standard rates to any other person, 

organization or association.

323.2 Nonautomation Rate Categories

323.21 General. The nonautomation rate categories apply to Nonprofit 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 specified by the Postal Service;

c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation 

requirements specified by the Postal Service; and

d. Is not entered as Customized Market Mail under section 323.5.

323.22 Mixed AADC Rate Category. The Mixed AADC rate category applies to 

nonautomation rate category letter-size mail that meets machinability criteria 

specified by the Postal Service and that is not mailed under section 323.23.

323.23 AADC Rate Category. The AADC rate category applies to letter-size 

nonautomation rate category mail that meets machinability criteria specified 

by the Postal Service and that has been presorted to automated area 

distribution center destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

323.24 Mixed ADC Rate Categories. The Mixed ADC rate categories apply to 

nonautomation rate category mail not mailed under sections 323.22, 323.23, 

323.25, 323.26, 323.27, 323.28 or 323.29.
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323.25 ADC Rate Categories. The ADC rate categories apply to nonautomation 

rate category mail that has been presorted to area distribution center 

destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

323.26 Three-Digit Rate Categories. The three-digit rate categories apply to 

nonautomation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit 

ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

323.27 Five-Digit Rate Categories. The five-digit rate categories apply to 

nonautomation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit 

ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

323.28 Mixed BMC Rate Category. The Mixed BMC rate category applies to 

parcel-shaped nonautomation rate category mail that meets machinability 

criteria specified by the Postal Service and that is not mailed under section 

323.29.

323.29 BMC Rate Category. The BMC rate category applies to parcel-shaped 

nonautomation rate category mail that meets machinability criteria specified 

by the Postal Service and that has been presorted to bulk mail center (or 

equivalent facility) destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

323.3 Automation Rate Categories

323.31 General. The automation rate categories apply to Nonprofit Regular 

subclass mail that:

a. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service;

b. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including 

“correction” digits) as specified by the Postal Service; and

c. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other preparation 

requirements specified by the Postal Service.

323.32 Mixed AADC Rate Category. The Mixed AADC rate category applies to 

letter-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 323.33, 

323.34, or 323.35.

323.33 AADC Rate Category. The AADC rate category applies to letter-size 

automation rate category mail presorted to automated area distribution 

center destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
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323.34 Three-Digit Barcoded Rate Categories. The three-digit barcoded rate 

categories apply to letter-size or flat-size automation rate category mail 

presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified 

by the Postal Service.

323.35 Five-Digit Barcoded Rate Categories. The five-digit barcoded rate 

categories apply to letter-size or flat-size automation rate category mail 

presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified 

by the Postal Service.

323.36 Mixed ADC Rate Category. The Mixed ADC rate category applies to flatsize automation rate category mail not mailed under section 323.37.

323.37 ADC Rate Category. The ADC rate category applies to flat-size automation 

rate category mail presorted to area distribution center destinations as 

specified by the Postal Service.

323.4 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts apply to 

Nonprofit Regular subclass mail, except mail entered as Customized Market 

Mail under section 323.5, prepared as 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.

323.5 Customized Market Mail (CMM). Nonprofit Regular subclass mail may 

be entered as CMM as defined in section 321.5.

323.6 Non-barcoded Surcharge. Nonprofit Regular nonautomation mailpieces 

not qualifying for letter-size or flat-size rate categories and that do not bear a 

barcode specified by the Postal Service are subject to a Non-barcoded 

Surcharge. The surcharge will not apply to pieces sorted to 5-digit ZIP 

Codes.

323.7 Nonmachinable Rate Categories. The nonmachinable rate categories 

apply to Nonprofit Regular nonautomation category letter-size pieces and 

pieces to which the parcel rate categories apply, that do not meet the 

machinability requirements specified by the Postal Service.

323.8 Repositionable Notes. Repositionable Notes may be attached to the 

exterior of letter-size or flat-size Nonprofit Regular subclass mail, as 

specified by the Postal Service. The additional charge for the 

Repositionable Note is specified in note 6 to Rate Schedule 323A or note 4 

to Rate Schedule 323B.
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This provision for Repositionable Notes expires as provided below.

a. If a request to continue to test or make Repositionable Notes permanent 

is filed, this provision expires on the implementation date for the 

replacement service, or if no replacement is implemented, three months 

after the Commission takes action under section 3624 of title 39, on 

such request.

b. If the Postal Service determines not to file such request, this provision 

expires on such date as specified by the Postal Service, but no later 

than April 3, 2008.

323.9 Standard Mail Forwarding. As described in section 353, undeliverable-asaddressed Standard Mail Nonprofit Regular subclass mail that is forwarded 

on request of the mailer is charged the appropriate rate shown in note 4 to 

Rate Schedule 323A or note 5 to Rate Schedule 323B. Mail for which 

Standard Mail Forwarding is purchased must meet preparation requirements 

and bear endorsements as specified by the Postal Service. Payment for 

Standard Mail Forwarding is made through an advance deposit account, or 

as specified by the Postal Service.

324 Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass

324.1 Definition. The Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass consists of 

Standard Mail weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under section 

321, 322, or 323, that is mailed by authorized nonprofit organizations or 

associations (as defined in section 323) under the terms and limitations 

stated in section 323.12, 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 specified by the Postal Service;

c. Is presorted to carrier routes as specified by the Postal Service;

d. Is sequenced as specified by the Postal Service;

e. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation 

requirements specified by the Postal Service; and
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f. For high-density and saturation letters, bears a barcode representing 

not more than 11 digits (not including “correction” digits) as specified by 

the Postal Service.

Eligibility for Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass rate categories is 

based on the size or mail processing shape of the mailpiece as specified by 

the Postal Service. Mail processing shapes include letter-size mail, flat-size 

mail, parcels and not flat-machinable (NFM) mail.

324.2 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to Nonprofit 

Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail not mailed under section 324.3 or 

324.4.

324.3 High Density Rate Category. The high density rate category applies to 

Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walksequence order and meeting the high density requirements specified by the 

Postal Service. High density rate category letters must meet the applicable 

automation requirements specified by the Postal Service, and must bear a 

barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including “correction” 

digits), as specified by the Postal Service.

324.4 Saturation Rate Category. The saturation rate category applies to 

Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walksequence order and meeting the saturation requirements specified by the 

Postal Service. Saturation rate category letters must meet the applicable 

automation requirements specified by the Postal Service, and must bear a 

barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including “correction” 

digits), as specified by the Postal Service.

324.5 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts apply to 

Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail prepared as 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. Letter-size mail is not eligible for the DDU discount.

324.6 DAL Surcharge. Flat-shaped and parcel-shaped Nonprofit Enhanced 

Carrier Route subclass mail are subject to a per-piece surcharge if they are 

addressed using a detached address label (DAL).

324.7 Standard Mail Forwarding. As described in section 353, undeliverable-asaddressed Standard Mail Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail 

that is forwarded on request of the mailer is charged the appropriate rate 
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shown in note 8 to Rate Schedule 324. Mail for which Standard Mail 

Forwarding is purchased must meet preparation requirements and bear 

endorsements as specified by the Postal Service. Payment for Standard 

Mail Forwarding is made through an advance deposit account, or as 

specified by the Postal Service.

324.8 Repositionable Notes. Repositionable Notes may be attached to the 

exterior of letter-size or flat-size Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass 

mail, as specified by the Postal Service. The additional charge for the 

Repositionable Note is specified in note 6 to Rate Schedule 324.

This provision for Repositionable Notes expires as provided below.

a. If a request to continue to test or make Repositionable Notes permanent 

is filed, this provision expires on the implementation date for the 

replacement service, or if no replacement is implemented, three months 

after the Commission takes action under section 3624 of title 39, on 

such request.

b. If the Postal Service determines not to file such request, this provision 

expires on such date as specified by the Postal Service, but no later 

than April 3, 2008.

330 PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS

331 Size

Standard Mail may not exceed 108 inches in length and girth combined. 

Additional size limitations apply to individual rate categories. The maximum 

size for mail in the Enhanced Carrier Route and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier 

Route subclasses is the same as the maximum size for flat-size mail in the 

Regular and Nonprofit Regular subclasses, except that merchandise 

samples mailed with detached address labels, prepared as specified by the 

Postal Service, may exceed those dimensions.

332 Weight

Standard Mail may not weigh more than 16 ounces.
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340 POSTAGE AND PREPARATION

341 Postage

Postage must be paid as set forth in section 3000. When the postage is 

higher than the rate prescribed in any of the Package Services subclasses 

for which the piece also qualifies, 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 specified by the Postal Service, and 

must contain the ZIP Code of the addressee when specified by the Postal 

Service. All Standard mailings must be prepared and presented as specified 

by the Postal Service. Two or more Standard mailings may be commingled 

and mailed only when specific methods approved by the Postal Service for 

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 determining and verifying postage are followed.

344 Attachments and Enclosures

344.1 General. First-Class Mail may be attached to or enclosed in Standard Mail, 

except Regular and Nonprofit Regular subclass category mail entered as 

Customized Market Mail under sections 321.5 and 323.5. The piece must 

be marked as specified by the Postal Service. Except as provided in section 

344.2, 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 First-Class rate for which it qualifies.

344.2 Incidental First-Class Attachments and Enclosures. First-Class Mail, as 

defined in subsections b through d of section 210, may be attached to or 

enclosed with Standard Mail containing merchandise, 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.
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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

Undeliverable-as-addressed Standard Mail, except Regular and Nonprofit 

Regular subclass mail entered as Customized Market Mail under sections 

321.5 and 323.5, 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 Mail pieces will be returned as specified by the 

Postal Service. Except as provided in section 935, the applicable FirstClass Mail rate is charged for each piece receiving return only service. 

Except as provided in sections 935 and 936, charges for forwarding-andreturn service are assessed as follows:

a. If used in conjunction with Address Correction Service (automated or 

electronic),

i. Returned pieces are charged the appropriate First-Class Mail rate.

ii. Forwarded pieces are charged as described in section 321.9, 322.7, 

323.9, or 324.7.

b. If used in conjunction with Address Correction Service (manual), or if no 

Address Correction Service requested,

i. Returned pieces are charged the appropriate First-Class Mail rate 

for the piece plus the rate multiplied by a factor equal to the number 

of Standard Mail pieces successfully forwarded (using this method 

of payment) for every one piece that cannot be forwarded and must 

be returned.
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360 ANCILLARY SERVICES

361 All Subclasses

All Standard Mail, except Regular and Nonprofit Regular subclass mail 

entered as Customized Market Mail under sections 321.5 and 323.5, will 

receive the following services upon payment of the appropriate fees:

Certificates of mailing are not available for Standard Mail when postage is 

paid with permit imprint.

362 Regular and Nonprofit Regular

362.1 Regular and Nonprofit Regular subclass mail, except Regular and Nonprofit 

Regular subclass mail entered as Customized Market Mail under sections 

321.5 and 323.5, will receive the following additional services upon payment 

of the appropriate fees.

Service Schedule

a. Address correction 911

b. Certificates of mailing indicating that a 

specified number of pieces have been 

mailed

947

Service Schedule

a. Bulk Parcel Return Service 935

b. Shipper-Paid Forwarding 936
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362.2 Regular and Nonprofit Regular subclass mail to which the parcels or not flatmachinable (NFM) rate categories apply, will receive the following additional 

services upon payment of the appropriate fees.

Bulk Insurance may not be used selectively for individual pieces in a multipiece Standard Mail mailing unless specific methods approved by the Postal 

Service for determining and verifying postage are followed.

370 RATES AND FEES

The rates and fees for Standard Mail are set forth as follows:

380 AUTHORIZATIONS AND LICENSES

The mailing fee set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each year at 

each office of mailing or office of verification, as specified by the Postal 

Service, by or for mailers of Standard Mail. Payment of the fee allows the 

mailer to mail at any Standard Mail rate.

Parcel Service Schedule

a. Bulk Insurance 943

b. Return Receipt (merchandise only) 945

c. Delivery Confirmation 948

NFM Service Schedule

a. Delivery Confirmation 948

Schedule

a. Regular subclass

Nonautomation categories 321A

Automation categories 321B

b. Enhanced Carrier Route subclass 322

c. Nonprofit Regular subclass

Nonautomation categories 323A

Automation categories 323B

d. Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass 324

e. Fees 1000 
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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 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; and

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;
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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 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. 
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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; and

b. A reduction to the subscriber, under a premium offer or any other 

arrangements, of more than 70 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 Outside County 

Periodicals, but are not eligible for preferred rate discounts. 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 
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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.
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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 Outside County 

Periodicals, but are not eligible for preferred rate discounts. 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.
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414 Publications of Institutions and Societies

414.1 Publisher’s Own Advertising. Except as provided in section 414.2, a 

publication which meets the requirements of sections 411 and 412.4, and 

which contains no advertising other than that of the publisher, qualifies for 

Periodicals class as a publication of an institution or society if it is:

a. Published by a regularly incorporated institution of learning; 

b. Published by a regularly established state institution of learning 

supported in whole or in part by public taxation;

c. A bulletin issued by a state board of health or a state industrial 

development agency;

d. A bulletin issued by a state conservation or fish and game agency or 

department;

e. A bulletin issued by a state board or department of public charities and 

corrections;

f. Published by a public or nonprofit private elementary or secondary 

institution of learning or its administrative or governing body;

g. Program announcements or guides published by an educational radio or 

television agency of a state or political subdivision thereof, or by a 

nonprofit educational radio or television station;

h. Published by or under the auspices of a benevolent or fraternal society 

or order organized under the lodge system and having a bona fide 

membership of not less than 1,000 persons;

i. Published by or under the auspices of a trade(s) union;

j. Published by a strictly professional, literary, historical, or scientific 

society; or,

k. Published by a church or church organization.

414.2 General Advertising. A publication published by an institution or society 

identified in sections 414.1 h through k, may contain advertising of other 

persons, institutions, or concerns, if the following additional conditions are 

met:
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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 Outside County Subclass

421.1 Reserved

 421.11 Definition. The Outside County subclass consists of Periodicals class mail 

that is not mailed under section 423 and that:
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a. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service; 

and

b. Meets machinability, addressing, and other preparation requirements 

specified by the Postal Service.

421.12 Description of structure. The Outside County rate structure consists of 

pound, piece, bundle, sack, and pallet elements. The rate associated with 

the pound element is comprised of two main components. One, applicable 

to advertising content, is a zoned rate. The other, applicable to 

nonadvertising (editorial) content, is uniform across all zones, but may be 

reduced by certain destination entry discounts. The rate associated with the 

piece element is subject to presorting, pre-barcoding and machinability 

distinctions. Piece rates are reduced by a discount for the percentage of 

editorial content. Bundle charges generally are determined by the presort 

level of the pieces in the bundle.

421.2 Outside County Pound Rates

An unzoned pound rate applies to the nonadvertising portion of Outside 

County subclass mail and may be reduced by applicable destination entry 

discounts. 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 

charges.

421.3 Outside County Piece Rates

421.31 Reserved

421.311 Mixed ADC Rate Category. The Mixed ADC rate category applies to all 

Outside County subclass mail not mailed under section 421.312, 431.32, 

421.33, or 421.34.

421.312 ADC Rate Category. The Mixed ADC rate category applies to all Outside 

County subclass mail not mailed under section 421.311, 431.32, 421.33, or 

421.34.

421.32 Three-Digit Rate Category. The three-digit rate category applies to 

Outside County subclass mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP 

Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
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421.33 Five-Digit Rate Category. The five-digit rate category applies to Outside 

County 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 

Outside County subclass mail presorted to carrier routes as specified by the 

Postal Service. Firm bundles are included in this category.

421.4 Outside County Piece Discounts

421.41 Barcoded Letter Discounts. Barcoded letter discounts apply to letter size 

Outside County subclass mail mailed under sections 421.311, 421.312, 

421.32, and 421.33 which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 

digits (not including "correction" digits) as specified by the Postal Service, 

and which meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications 

and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.

421.42 Barcoded Flats Discounts. Barcoded flats discounts apply to flat size 

Outside County subclass mail mailed under sections 421.311, 421.312, 

421.32, and 421.33 which bear a barcode representing not more than 11 

digits (not including "correction" digits) as specified by the Postal Service, 

and meet the flats machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications 

and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.

421.43 High Density Discount. The high density discount applies to Outside 

County subclass mail mailed under section 421.34, presented in walk 

sequence order, and meeting the high density and preparation requirements 

specified by the Postal Service.

421.44 Saturation Discount. The saturation discount applies to Outside County 

subclass mail mailed under section 421.34, presented in walk-sequence 

order, and meeting the saturation and preparation requirements specified by 

the Postal Service.

421.45 Reserved

421.46 Nonadvertising Discount. The nonadvertising discount applies to all 

Outside County 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.
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421.47 Preferred Rate Discount. Periodicals Mail qualifying as Nonprofit or 

Classroom mail under sections 422.2 and 422.3 is eligible for the Preferred 

rate discount set forth in Rate Schedule 421.

421.48 Reserved

421.49 Reserved

421.50 Reserved

421.51 Machinability Discounts. Machinability discounts apply to Outside County 

subclass mail mailed under sections 421.311, 421.312, 421.32, and 421.33 

which meet machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and 

other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.

421.6 Outside County Bundle Rates (For Bundles in Sacks or on Pallets)

421.61 Bundles in Mixed ADC Sacks

421.611 Mixed ADC Bundle rate. The Mixed ADC bundle rate applies to all Outside 

County subclass mail bundles mailed under section 421.61 which contain 

pieces presorted to Mixed ADC and meeting preparation requirements as 

specified by the Postal Service.

421.612 ADC Bundle rate. The ADC bundle rate applies to all Outside County 

subclass mail bundles mailed under section 421.61 which contain pieces 

presorted to ADC and meeting preparation requirements as specified by the 

Postal Service.

421.613 Three-Digit/SCF Bundle rate. The three-digit/SCF bundle rate applies to all 

Outside County subclass mail bundles mailed under section 421.61 which 

contain pieces presorted to three-digit/SCF and meeting preparation 

requirements as specified by the Postal Service.

421.614 Five-Digit Bundle rate. The five-digit bundle rate applies to all Outside 

County subclass mail bundles mailed under section 421.61 which contain 

pieces presorted to five-digit and meeting preparation requirements as 

specified by the Postal Service.

421.615 Firm Bundle rate. The firm bundle rate applies to all Outside County 

subclass mail bundles mailed under section 421.61 which contain firm 

pieces and meeting preparation requirements as specified by the Postal 

Service.
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421.62 Bundles in ADC Sacks or on ADC Pallets

421.621 ADC Bundle rate. The ADC bundle rate applies to all Outside County 

subclass mail bundles mailed under section 421.62 which contain pieces 

presorted to ADC and meeting preparation requirements as specified by the 

Postal Service.

421.622 Three-Digit/SCF Bundle rate. The three-digit/SCF bundle rate applies to all 

Outside County subclass mail bundles mailed under section 421.62 which 

contain pieces presorted to three-digit/SCF and meeting preparation 

requirements as specified by the Postal Service.

421.623 Five-Digit Bundle rate. The five-digit bundle rate applies to all Outside 

County subclass mail bundles mailed under section 421.62 which contain 

pieces presorted to five-digit and meeting preparation requirements as 

specified by the Postal Service.

421.624 Carrier Route Bundle rate. The carrier route bundle rate applies to all 

Outside County subclass mail bundles mailed under section 421.62 which 

contain pieces presorted to carrier route and meeting preparation 

requirements as specified by the Postal Service.

421.625 Firm Bundle rate. The firm bundle rate applies to all Outside County 

subclass mail firm bundles mailed under section 421.62 and meeting 

preparation requirements as specified by the Postal Service.

421.63 Bundles in Three-Digit/SCF Sacks or on Three-Digit/SCF Pallets

421.631 Three-Digit/SCF Bundle rate. The three-digit/SCF bundle rate applies to all 

Outside County subclass mail bundles mailed under section 421.63 which 

contain pieces presorted to three-digit/SCF and meeting preparation 

requirements as specified by the Postal Service.

421.632 Five-Digit Bundle rate. The five-digit bundle rate applies to all Outside 

County subclass mail bundles mailed under section 421.63 which contain 

pieces presorted to five-digit and meeting preparation requirements as 

specified by the Postal Service.

421.633 Carrier Route Bundle rate. The carrier route bundle rate applies to all 

Outside County subclass mail bundles mailed under section 421.63 which 

contain pieces presorted to carrier route and meeting preparation 

requirements as specified by the Postal Service.
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421.634 Firm Bundle rate. The firm bundle rate applies to all Outside County 

subclass mail firm bundles mailed under section 421.63 and meeting 

preparation requirements as specified by the Postal Service.

421.64 Bundles in Five-Digit Sacks or on Five-Digit Pallets

421.641 Five-Digit Bundle rate. The five-digit bundle rate applies to all Outside 

County subclass mail bundles mailed under section 421.64 which contain 

pieces presorted to five-digit and meeting preparation requirements as 

specified by the Postal Service.

421.642 Carrier Route Bundle rate. The carrier route bundle rate applies to all 

Outside County subclass mail bundles mailed under section 421.64 which 

contain pieces presorted to carrier route and meeting preparation 

requirements as specified by the Postal Service.

421.643 Firm Bundle rate. The firm bundle rate applies to all Outside County 

subclass mail firm bundles mailed under section 421.64 and meeting 

preparation requirements as specified by the Postal Service.

421.7 Outside County Sack Rates

421.71 Outside County Mixed ADC Sack Rates

421.711 OSCF Sack Category. The OSCF sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass sacks mailed under section 421.71 and presented at OSCF 

as specified by the Postal Service.

421.712 OADC Category. The OADC sack category rate applies to Outside County 

subclass mail sacks mailed under section 421.71 and presented at OADC 

as specified by the Postal Service.

421.72 Outside County ADC Sack Rates

421.721 OSCF Sack Category. The OSCF sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass sacks mailed under section 421.72 and presented at OSCF 

as specified by the Postal Service.

421.722 OADC Sack Category. The OADC sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail sacks mailed under section 421.72 and presented at 

OADC as specified by the Postal Service.
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421.723 OBMC Sack Category. The OBMC sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail sacks mailed under section 421.72 and presented at 

OBMC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.724 DBMC Sack Category. The DBMC sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail sacks mailed under section 421.72 and presented at 

DBMC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.725 DADC Sack Category. The DADC sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail sacks mailed under section 421.72 and presented at 

DADC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.73 Outside County Three-Digit/SCF Sack Rates

421.731 OSCF Sack Category. The OSCF sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass sacks mailed under section 421.73 and presented at OSCF 

as specified by the Postal Service.

421.732 OADC Sack Category. The OADC sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail sacks mailed under section 421.73 and presented at 

OADC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.733 OBMC Sack Category. The OBMC sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail sacks mailed under section 421.73 and presented at 

OBMC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.734 DBMC Sack Category. The DBMC sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail sacks mailed under section 421.73 and presented at 

DBMC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.735 DADC Sack Category. The DADC sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail sacks mailed under section 421.73 and presented at 

DADC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.736 DSCF Sack Category. The DSF sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail sacks mailed under section 421.73 and presented at 

DSCF as specified by the Postal Service.

421.74 Outside County 5-Digit Sack Rates

421.741 OSCF Sack Category. The OSCF sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass sacks mailed under section 421.74 and presented at OSCF 

as specified by the Postal Service.
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421.742 OADC Sack Category. The OADC sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail sacks mailed under section 421.74 and presented at 

OADC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.743 OBMC Sack Category. The OBMC sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail sacks mailed under section 421.74 and presented at 

OBMC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.744 DBMC Sack Category. The DBMC sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail sacks mailed under section 421.74 and presented at 

DBMC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.745 DADC Sack Category. The DADC sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail sacks mailed under section 421.74 and presented at 

DADC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.746 DSCF Sack Category. The DSF sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail sacks mailed under section 421.74 and presented at 

DSCF as specified by the Postal Service.

421.747 DDU Sack Category. The DDU sack category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail sacks mailed under section 421.74 and presented at 

DDU as specified by the Postal Service.

421.8 Outside County Pallet Rates

421.81 Outside County ADC Pallet Rates

421.811 OSCF Pallet Category. The OSCF pallet category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass Pallets mailed under section 421.81 and presented at 

OSCF as specified by the Postal Service.

421.812 OADC Pallet Category. The OADC pallet category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail Pallets mailed under section 421.81 and presented at 

OADC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.813 OBMC Pallet Category. The OBMC pallet category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail Pallets mailed under section 421.81 and presented at 

OBMC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.814 DBMC Pallet Category. The DBMC pallet category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail Pallets mailed under section 421.81 and presented at 

DBMC as specified by the Postal Service.
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421.815 DADC Pallet Category. The DADC pallet category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail Pallets mailed under section 421.81 and presented at 

DADC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.82 Outside County Three-Digit/SCF Pallet Rates

421.821 OSCF Pallet Category. The OSCF pallet category applies to Outside 

County subclass Pallets mailed under section 421.82 and presented at 

OSCF as specified by the Postal Service.

421.822 OADC Pallet Category. The OADC pallet category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail Pallets mailed under section 421.82 and presented at 

OADC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.823 OBMC Pallet Category. The OBMC pallet category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail Pallets mailed under section 421.82 and presented at 

OBMC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.824 DBMC Pallet Category. The DBMC pallet category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail Pallets mailed under section 421.82 and presented at 

DBMC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.825 DADC Pallet Cagegory. The DADC pallet category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail Pallets mailed under section 421.82 and presented at 

DADC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.826 DSCF Pallet Category. The DSF pallet category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail Pallets mailed under section 421.82 and presented at 

DSCF as specified by the Postal Service.

421.83 Outside County Five-Digit Pallet Rates

421.831 OSCF Pallet Category. The OSCF pallet category applies to Outside 

County subclass Pallets mailed under section 421.83 and presented at 

OSCF as specified by the Postal Service.

421.832 OADC Pallet Category. The OADC pallet category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail Pallets mailed under section 421.83 and presented at 

OADC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.833 OBMC Pallet Category. The OBMC pallet category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail Pallets mailed under section 421.83 and presented at 

OBMC as specified by the Postal Service.
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421.834 DBMC Pallet Category. The DBMC pallet category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail Pallets mailed under section 421.83 and presented at 

DBMC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.835 DADC Pallet Category. The DADC pallet category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail Pallets mailed under section 421.83 and presented at 

DADC as specified by the Postal Service.

421.836 DSCF Pallet Category. The DSF pallet category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail Pallets mailed under section 421.83 and presented at 

DSCF as specified by the Postal Service.

421.837 DDU Pallet Category. The DDU pallet category rate applies to Outside 

County subclass mail Pallets mailed under section 421.83 and presented at 

DDU as specified by the Postal Service.

422 Preferred Qualification Categories

422.1 Definition. Preferred Qualification Outside County Subclass Periodicals 

consist of Periodicals Mail, other than publications qualifying as Requester 

Publications, that meets applicable requirements in sections 422.2, 422.3, or 

422.4.

422.2 Nonprofit

The Periodicals Outside County Subclass Nonprofit category consists of 

publications entered 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;
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h. Fraternal, as defined in section 1009; and

i. Associations of rural electric cooperatives, and the publications of the 

following types:

i. one publication, which contains no advertising (except advertising of 

the publisher) published by the official highway or development 

agency of a state,

ii. 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, or

iii. 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.

422.3 Classroom

The Periodicals Outside County Subclass Classroom rate category consists 

of religious, educational, or scientific publications designed specifically for 

use in school classrooms or religious instruction classes.

422.4 Science of Agriculture

422.41 Definition. Science of Agriculture mail consists of 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.

422.42 Rates. Science of Agriculture mail is subject to pound rates, piece rates, 

piece rate discounts (except for the discount set forth in section 421.47), 

bundle rates, sack rates, and pallet rates, for Outside County Periodicals 

mail, except for DDU, DSCF, DADC, and Zone 1 & 2 pound rates. Rates for 

Science of Agriculture are set forth in Rate Schedule 421.

422.43 Nonadvertising Discount. The nonadvertising discount for Outside 

County Subclass Periodicals Mail applies to Science of Agriculture 

Periodicals, 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.
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422.44 Destination Entry Discounts. Destination entry discounts apply to 

Science of Agriculture Periodicals mail which is prepared as specified by the 

Postal Service, and addressed for delivery within the service area of the 

destination area distribution center (ADC), destination sectional center 

facility (SCF) or the destination delivery unit (DDU) at which it is entered, as 

defined by the Postal Service. The DDU discount only applies to Carrier 

Route rate category mail.

423 Within County Subclass

423.1 Reserved

423.2 General 

423.21 Definition. Within County mail consists of Periodicals class mail, other than 

publications qualifying as Requester Publications, 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 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.

423.23 Pound Rate. One pound rate applies to Within County pieces presorted to 

carrier routes to be delivered within the delivery area of the originating post 

office, and another pound rate applies to all other pieces.

423.3 Within County Piece Rates

423.31 Basic Rate Category. The basic rate category applies to Within County 

Periodicals not mailed under section 423.32, 423.33, or 423.34.
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423.32 Three-Digit Rate Category. The three-digit rate category applies to Within 

County Periodicals that are presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP 

Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

423.33 Five-Digit Rate Category. The five-digit rate category applies to Within 

County Periodicals presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code 

destinations as specified by the Postal Service.

423.34 Carrier Route Rate Category. The carrier route rate category applies to 

Within County Periodicals presorted to carrier routes as specified by the 

Postal Service.

423.4 Within County Discounts

423.41 Barcoded Letter Discounts. Barcoded letter discounts apply to letter size 

Within County Periodicals mailed under sections 423.31, 423.32, and 

423.33 which bear a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not 

including “correction” digits) as specified by the Postal Service, and which 

meet the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other 

preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.

423.42 Barcoded Flats Discounts. Barcoded flats discounts apply to flat size 

Within County Periodicals mailed under sections 423.31, 423.32, and 

423.33 which bear a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not 

including “correction” digits) as specified by the Postal Service, and meet the 

flats machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other 

preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.

423.43 High Density Discount. The high density discount applies to Within 

County Periodicals mailed under section 423.34, presented in walk 

sequence order, and meeting the high density and preparation requirements 

specified by the Postal Service. Alternatively, 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.

423.44 Saturation Discount. The saturation discount applies to Within County 

Periodicals mailed under section 423.34, presented in walk sequence order, 

and meeting the saturation and preparation requirements specified by the 

Postal Service.

423.45 Destination Entry Discount. A destination delivery unit discount applies to 

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within the destination delivery unit (DDU) in which it is entered, as defined by 

the Postal Service.

424 Repositionable Notes. Repositionable Notes may be attached to the 

exterior of letter-size and flat-size Periodicals mail, as specified by the Postal 

Service. The additional charge for the Repositionable Note is specified in 

note 8 to Rate Schedule 421 or note 3 to Rate Schedule 423.

This provision for Repositionable Notes expires as provided below.

a. If a request to continue to test or make Repositionable Notes permanent 

is filed, this provision expires on the implementation date for the 

replacement service, or if no replacement is implemented, three months 

after the Commission takes action under section 3624 of title 39, on 

such request.

b. If the Postal Service determines not to file such request, this provision 

expires on such date as specified by the Postal Service, but no later 

than April 3, 2008.

430 PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS

Periodicals Mail may not weigh more than 70 pounds or exceed 108 inches 

in length and girth combined. Additional size limitations apply to individual 

Periodicals rate categories.

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 as specified by the 

Postal Service.

443 Attachments and Enclosures

443.1 General. First-Class Mail or Standard Mail may be attached to or enclosed 

with Periodicals class mail. The piece must be marked as 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 Mail, Standard Mail, or Package Services rate for 

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a combined piece with a Standard Mail attachment or enclosure weighs 16 

ounces or more, the piece is subject to the Parcel Post rate for which it 

qualifies.

443.1a “Ride-Along” Attachments and Enclosures. A limit of one Standard Mail 

piece, not exceeding the weight of the host copy and weighing a maximum 

of 3.3 ounces, from any of the subclasses listed in section 321 (Regular, 

Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route) 

may be attached to or enclosed with an individual copy of Periodicals Mail 

for an additional postage payment. Periodicals containing “Ride-Along” 

attachments or enclosures must maintain uniform thickness as specified by 

the Postal Service. The Periodicals piece with the “Ride-Along” must 

maintain the same shape and automation compatibility as it had before 

addition of the “Ride-Along” attachment or enclosure and meet other 

preparation requirements as specified by the Postal Service.

443.2 Incidental First-Class Mail Attachments and Enclosures. First-Class 

Mail that meets one or more of the definitions in section 210 b through d may 

be attached to or enclosed with 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 under 39 U.S.C. 3685.

446 Enclosures and Supplements

Periodicals class mail may contain enclosures and supplements as 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 specified by the Postal Service. Undeliverableas-addressed combined First-Class and Periodicals class mail pieces will be 

forwarded or returned, as specified by the Postal Service. Additional 

charges when Periodicals class mail is returned will be based on the 

applicable First-Class Mail rate.

470 RATES AND FEES

The rates and fees for Periodicals class mail are set forth as follows: 

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 

Schedule

a. Outside County 421 

b. Within County 423

c. Science of Agriculture 421

d. Fees 1000
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proposes to change the publication’s title, frequency of issue or office of 

original entry.

482 Nonprofit, Classroom and Science of Agriculture Authorization

Prior to entering Nonprofit, Classroom, and Science of Agriculture 

Periodicals Mail, 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 Schedule 1000.
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PACKAGE SERVICES

 CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE

510 DEFINITION

511 General

Any mailable matter may be mailed as Package Services mail except: 

a. Matter required to be mailed as First-Class Mail;

b. Regular and Nonprofit Presort category mail entered as Customized 

Market Mail under sections 321.22 and 323.22; and

c. Copies of a publication that is entered as Periodicals class mail, except:

i. copies sent by a printer to a publisher;

ii. 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.); 

and

iii. sample copies enclosed or attached with merchandise sent at 

Parcel Post or Bound Printed Matter rates.

512 Written Additions

Package Services 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;
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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; or

i. An invoice.

520 DESCRIPTION OF SUBCLASSES

521 Parcel Post Subclass 

521.1 Definition. The Parcel Post subclass consists of Package Services mail 

that is not mailed under sections 522, 523, or 524.

521.2 Description of Rate Categories

521.21 Inter-BMC Rate Category. The inter-BMC rate category applies to all 

Parcel Post subclass mail not mailed under sections 521.22, 521.23, 

521.24, 521.25, 521.26, 521.27, or 521.28.

521.22 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.

521.23 Parcel Select—Destination Bulk Mail Center (DBMC) Rate Category. 

The Parcel Select—DBMC rate category applies to Parcel Post subclass 

mail barcoded (unless nonmachinable as defined in section 521.7) and 

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.

521.24 Parcel Select—Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) Rate 

Category. The Parcel Select—DSCF 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 (except as described in Section 521.25) and entered at a 
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designated destination processing and distribution center or facility, or other 

equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service.

521.25 Surcharge for Parcel Select—Destination Sectional Center Facility 

(DSCF) Rate Nonmachinable Parcels sorted to 3-digit Zip Codes. The 

Parcel Select—DSCF Surcharge applies, in addition to the appropriate 

DSCF Parcel Select Rate, to mail that does not meet the machinability 

criteria specified by the Postal Service and is prepared in a mailing of at 

least 50 pieces sorted to three-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.

521.26 Parcel Select—Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Rate Category. The 

Parcel Select—DDU 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.

521.27 Parcel Select Return Service—Return Delivery Unit (RDU) Rate 

Category. The Parcel Select Return Service—RDU rate category applies to 

merchandise returned as Parcel Post subclass mail barcoded and prepared 

as specified by the Postal Service; entered as specified by the Postal 

Service; and retrieved in bulk at a designated delivery unit, or other 

equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service.

521.28 Parcel Select Return Service—Return BMC (RBMC) Rate Category. 

The Parcel Select Return Service—RBMC rate category applies to 

merchandise returned as Parcel Post subclass mail barcoded and prepared 

as specified by the Postal Service; entered as specified by the Postal 

Service; and retrieved in bulk at a bulk mail center, or other equivalent 

facility, as specified by the Postal Service.

521.3 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.

521.31 Barcode Discount. The barcode 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.
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521.4 Bulk Mail Center (BMC) Presort Discounts

521.41 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.

521.42 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.

521.5 Barcode Discount. The barcode discount applies to Inter-BMC, IntraBMC, and Parcel Select—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.

521.6 Oversize Parcel Post

521.61 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.

521.62 Balloon Rate. Parcel Post subclass mail pieces exceeding 84 inches in 

length and girth combined and weighing less than 20 pounds are subject to 

a rate equal to that for a 20 pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is 

addressed.

521.7 Nonmachinable Surcharges

a. Inter-BMC, Intra-BMC, and Parcel Select—DBMC Parcel Post mail that 

does not meet machinability criteria specified by the Postal Service is 

subject to a nonmachinable surcharge.

b. Parcel Select—DSCF Parcel Post mail that does not meet machinability 

criteria specified by the Postal Service, and which is sorted to three-digit 

destination ZIP Codes as specified by the Postal Service, is subject to a 

nonmachinability surcharge for 3-digit nonmachinable DSCF Parcel 

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c. Parcel Select Return Service—RBMC Parcel Post mail that does not 

meet machinability criteria specified by the Postal Service is subject to a 

nonmachinable surcharge.

521.8 Pickup Service. Pickup service is available for Parcel Post subclass mail 

under terms and conditions specified by the Postal Service.

522 Bound Printed Matter Subclass

522.1 Definition. The Bound Printed Matter subclass consists of Package 

Services mail weighing 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.

522.2 Description of Rate Categories

522.21 Single-Piece Nonpresort Rate Category. The single-piece rate category 

applies to Bound Printed Matter subclass mail which is not mailed under 

sections 522.22, 522.23, 522.24, 522.25, or 522.26.

522.22 Basic Presort Rate Category. The basic presort rate category applies to 

Bound Printed Matter subclass mail prepared in a mailing of at least 300 

pieces, prepared and presorted as specified by the Postal Service.

522.23 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 by the Postal Service.
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522.24 Destination Bulk Mail Center (DBMC) Rate Category. The destination 

bulk mail center rate category applies to Basic Presort Rate or Carrier Route 

Presort Rate Bound Printed Matter subclass mail prepared as specified by 

the Postal Service in a mailing entered at a designated destination BMC, 

auxiliary service facility, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal 

Service.

522.25 Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) Rate Category. The 

destination sectional center facility rate category applies to Basic Presort 

Rate or Carrier Route Presort Rate Bound Printed Matter subclass mail 

prepared and entered at a designated destination processing and 

distribution center or facility, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the 

Postal Service.

522.26 Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Rate Category. The destination delivery 

unit rate category applies to Basic Presort Rate or Carrier Route Presort 

Rate Bound Printed Matter subclass mail prepared as specified by the 

Postal Service in a mailing entered at a designated destination delivery unit, 

or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service.

522.3 Barcode Discount. The parcel barcoded discount or flats barcoded 

discount apply to single-piece rate and Basic Presort Rate Bound Printed 

Matter subclass parcel or flat mail, respectively, 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.

522.4 Flats Differential. Flats-shaped single-piece rate, Basic Presort Rate, and 

Carrier Route Presort Rate Bound Printed Matter subclass mail that meets 

the preparation criteria specified by the Postal Service is eligible for a rate 

reduction in the form of a flats differential.

523 Media Mail Subclass

523.1 Definition. The Media Mail subclass consists of Package Services 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 
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serve as a postcard. These order forms 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 may contain as part of their 

format a single order form, which may also serve as a postcard. These 

order forms 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
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j. Computer-readable media containing prerecorded information and 

guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such media.

523.2 Description of Rate Categories

523.21 Single-Piece Rate Category. The single-piece rate category applies to 

Media Mail not mailed under section 523.22 or 523.23 prepared as specified 

by the Postal Service.

523.22 Five-Digit Presort Rate Category. The Five-Digit presort rate category 

applies to mailings of at least 300 pieces in any Media Mail subclass 

presorted category, prepared and presorted to five-digit destination ZIP 

Codes as specified by the Postal Service.

523.23 Basic Presort Rate Category. The Basic Presort rate category applies to 

mailings of at least 300 pieces in any Media Mail subclass presorted 

category, prepared and presorted, as specified by the Postal Service, other 

than to five-digit destination ZIP Codes.

523.3 Barcode Discount. The barcode discount applies to single-piece rate and 

Basic Presort rate Media 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.

524 Library Mail Subclass

524.1 Definition

524.11 General. The Library Mail subclass consists of Package Services mail of 

the following types:

a. Matter designated in section 524.13, 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.
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b. Matter designated in section 524.14, 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 section 524.15, mailed from a publisher or a 

distributor to a school, college, university or public library.

524.12 Definition of Nonprofit Organizations and Associations. Nonprofit 

organizations or associations are defined in section 1009.

524.13 Library Subclass Mail Under Section 524.11.a. Matter eligible for mailing 

as Library Mail under subsection a of section 524.11 consists of:

a. Books consisting wholly of reading matter or scholarly bibliography or 

reading matter with incidental blank spaces for notations and containing 

no advertising other than incidental announcements of books;

b. Printed music, whether in bound form or in sheet form;

c. Bound volumes of academic theses in typewritten or other duplicated 

form;

d. Periodicals, whether bound or unbound;

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.

524.14 Library Mail Under Section 524.11.b. Matter eligible for mailing as Library 

Mail under subsection b of section 524.11 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;
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c. Museum materials, specimens, collections, teaching aids, printed 

matter, and interpretative materials intended to inform and to further the 

educational work and interests of museums and herbaria;

d. Scientific or mathematical kits, instruments or other devices;

e. Catalogs of the materials in subsections a through d of section 524.14 

and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such materials.

524.15 Library Mail Under Section 524.11.c. Matter eligible for mailing as Library 

subclass mail under subsection c of section 524.11 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.

524.2 Description of Rate Categories

524.21 Single-Piece Rate Category. The single-piece rate category applies to 

Library Mail not mailed under section 524.22 or 524.23 prepared as 

specified by the Postal Service.

524.22 Five-Digit Presort Rate Category. The Five-Digit Presort rate category 

applies to mailings of at least 300 pieces in any Library Mail subclass 

presorted category, prepared and presorted to five-digit destination ZIP 

Codes as specified by the Postal Service.

524.23 Basic Presort Rate Category. The Basic Presort rate category applies to 

mailings of at least 300 pieces in any Library Mail subclass presorted 

category, prepared and presorted as specified by the Postal Service, other 

than to five-digit destination ZIP Codes.

524.3 Barcode Discount. The barcode discount applies to Single-Piece Rate and 

Basic Presort Rate Library 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.
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530 PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS

531 Size

Except as provided in section 521.61, Package Services mail may not 

exceed 108 inches in length and girth combined. Additional size limitations 

apply to individual Package Services mail subclasses.

532 Weight

Package Services mail may not weigh more than 70 pounds. Additional 

weight limitations apply to individual Package Services mail subclasses.

540 POSTAGE AND PREPARATION

541 Postage

Postage must be paid as set forth in section 3000. All mail mailed at a bulk 

or presort rate must have postage paid in a manner not requiring 

cancellation.

542 Preparation

All pieces in a Package Services mailing must be separately addressed. All 

pieces in a Package Services mailing must be identified as specified by the 

Postal Service, and must contain the ZIP Code of the addressee when 

specified by the Postal Service. All Package Services mailings must be 

prepared and presented as specified by the Postal Service. Two or more 

Package Services mailings may be commingled and mailed only when 

specific methods approved by the Postal Service for determining and 

verifying postage are followed.

543 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 determining and verifying postage are followed.

544 Attachments and Enclosures

544.1 General. First-Class Mail or Standard Mail may be attached to or enclosed 

in Package Services mail. The piece must be marked as specified by the 

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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, Standard Mail, or Package Services rate for which it qualifies 

unless the rate applicable to the host piece is higher.

544.2 Specifically Authorized Attachments and Enclosures. Package 

Services mail may contain enclosures and attachments as specified by the 

Postal Service and as described in subsections a and e of section 523.1, 

with postage paid on the combined piece at the Package Services rate 

applicable to the host piece.

544.3 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, may be attached to or enclosed with Package Services mail, 

with postage paid on the combined piece at the Package Services 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.

550 DEPOSIT AND DELIVERY

551 Deposit

Package Services mail must be deposited at places and times designated 

by the Postal Service.

552 Service

Package Services mail may receive deferred service.

553 Forwarding and Return

Undeliverable-as-addressed Package Services mail 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 Package 

Services mail with First-Class Mail or Standard Mail will be forwarded if 

undeliverable-as-addressed, and returned if undeliverable, as specified by 

the Postal Service. When Package Services mail is forwarded or returned 

from one post office to another, additional charges will be based on the 

applicable single-piece Package Services mail rate.
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560 ANCILLARY SERVICES

561 All Subclasses Except Parcel Select Return Service Categories

Package Services mail, except Parcel Select Return Service mail entered 

under sections 521.27 or 521.28 (which is eligible for Certificates of Mailing 

only), will receive the following services upon payment of the appropriate 

fees:

Insurance, special handling, and COD services may not be used selectively 

for individual pieces in a multi-piece Package Services mailing unless 

specific methods approved by the Postal Service for determining and 

verifying postage are followed.

562 Parcel Select Return Service

Parcel Post subclass mail entered under sections 521.27 or 521.28 will 

receive Certificate of Mailing service if the customer entering the returned 

parcel pays the appropriate fees at the time the mail is entered. Certificate 

of Mailing service may not be purchased by the addressee of the returned 

parcel.

Service Schedule

a. Address correction 911

b. Certificates of mailing 947

c. COD 944

d. Insurance 943

e. Special handling 952

f. Return receipt (merchandise only) 945

g. Merchandise return 932

h. Delivery Confirmation (limited to parcelshaped Package Services Mail)948 

i. Shipper Paid Forwarding 936

j. Signature Confirmation limited to parcelshaped Package Services Mail949

k. Parcel Airlift 951
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570 RATES AND FEES

The rates and fees for Package Services Mail are set forth as follows:

580 AUTHORIZATIONS AND LICENSES

581 Parcel Post Subclass

The mailing fee set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each 12-

month period at each office of mailing or office of verification, as specified by 

the Postal Service, by or for mailers of any Parcel Select rate category mail 

in the Parcel Post subclass. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at 

any Parcel Select rate.

582 Bound Printed Matter Subclass

The mailing fee set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each 12-

month period at each office of mailing or office of verification, as specified by 

Schedule

a. Parcel Post subclass 

Inter-BMC 521.2A

Intra-BMC 521.2B

Parcel Select

Destination BMC 521.2C

Destination SCF 521.2D

Destination Delivery Unit 521.2E

Parcel Select Return Services

Return Delivery Unit 521.2F

Return BMC 521.2G

b. Bound Printed Matter subclass

Single-Piece 522A

Basic Presort and Carrier Route 522B

Destination Entry Basic Presort 522C

Destination Entry Carrier Route Presort 522D

c. Media Mail subclass 523

d. Library Mail subclass 524

e. Fees 1000
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the Postal Service, by or for mailers of Destination BMC, Destination SCF or 

Destination Delivery Unit rate category mail in the Bound Printed Matter 

subclass. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any destination 

entry Bound Printed Matter rate.

583 Media Mail Subclass

The mailing fee set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each 12-

month period at each office of mailing or office of verification, as specified by 

the Postal Service, by or for mailers of presorted Media Mail. Payment of 

the fee allows the mailer to mail at any presorted Media Mail rate.

584 Library Mail Subclass

The mailing fee set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each 12-

month period at each office of mailing or office of verification, as specified by 

the Postal Service, by or for mailers of presorted Library Mail. Payment of 

the fee allows the mailer to mail at any presorted Library Mail rate.

585 Parcel Return Service

585.1 A permit fee as set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each 12-

month period by mailers utilizing Parcel Select Return Service. In addition, 

the permit holder must pay the accounting fee specified in Fee Schedule 

1000 once each 12-month period for each advance deposit account. 

585.2 The Parcel Return Service permit may be canceled for failure to maintain 

sufficient funds in a trust account to cover postage and fees on returned 

parcels, for distributing labels that do not conform to Postal Service 

specifications, or for other reasons specified by the Postal Service. 
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NEGOTIATED SERVICE AGREEMENTS

CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE

613 HSBC NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INC. NEGOTIATED SERVICE 

AGREEMENT

613.1 Eligible First-Class Mail

Eligible First-Class Mail under this section is defined as: (1) HSBC’s FirstClass Mail customer correspondence related to credit and banking products 

and services account holders; and (2) First-Class Mail solicitations for credit 

and banking products that bear an endorsement specified by the Postal 

Service. Eligible First-Class Mail does not include Business Reply Mail, 

Qualified Business Reply Mail, Cards, Priority Mail, or pieces that are not 

letter-shaped.

613.2 Waiver of Address Correction Fees

The fees for address correction in Fee Schedule 911 are waived for those 

First-Class Mail solicitations on which HSBC uses the endorsement 

specified by the Postal Service, if:

a. HSBC mails more than 525 million pieces of eligible First-Class Mail 

within the first year after implementation of this section, and

b. HSBC updates any databases it maintains for solicitation mail, other 

than First-Class Mail customer correspondence related to account 

holders, as specified by the Postal Service.

If, during the first year after implementation, HSBC mails fewer than 525 

million pieces of eligible First-Class Mail, HSBC agrees to pay the greater of 

either (1) all address correction service fees under Fee Schedule 911, as 

specified by the Postal Service, for pieces receiving address correction 

service, or (2) $200,000.

613.3 First-Class Mail Discounts

613.31 Discount Thresholds. The First-Class Mail Volume Threshold is set at 615 

million pieces of eligible First-Class Mail for the first year of the agreement, 

725 million pieces for the second year of the agreement, and 810 million 

pieces for the third year of the agreement.
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613.32 Discounts. HSBC’s eligible First-Class Mail is subject to the otherwise 

applicable First-Class Mail postage in Rate Schedule 221, less the discounts 

shown in Rate Schedule 613A for the first year of the agreement, in Rate 

Schedule 613B for the second year of the agreement, and in Rate Schedule 

613C for the third year of the agreement, if HSBC meets the applicable 

Discount Threshold in any of those years. The discounts apply in each year 

only to volume above the Discount Threshold for that year. Each 

incremental discount applies only to the incremental volume within each 

volume block.

613.33 Annual Threshold Adjustments. The discount thresholds specified in 

section 613.31 for the second and third years of the agreement may be 

adjusted upward or downward based on the relationship between mail 

volumes forecasted by HSBC for the first and second years of the 

agreement, and the mail volumes actually tendered by HSBC in those years. 

To determine whether any adjustment is warranted under this provision, at 

the end of the first and second years of the agreement, percentage 

deviations will be calculated between the before-rates forecasts of HSBC’s 

First-Class Mail and Standard Mail volumes for the year, and HSBC’s actual 

volume in each category. An upward adjustment will be triggered if the 

actual volume of First-Class Mail exceeds the forecasted volume by more 

than 20 percent, and the actual volume of Standard Mail exceeds the 

forecasted volume by more than 5 percent. For years in which the upward 

adjustment is triggered, the discount threshold specified in section 613.31 

for the next year will be increased by a percentage amount equal to the 

First-Class Mail volume percentage surplus, less 15 percent. A downward 

adjustment will be triggered if the forecasted volume of First-Class Mail 

exceeds the actual volume of First-Class Mail by more than 15 percent. For 

years in which a downward adjustment is triggered, the discount threshold 

specified in section 613.31 for the next year will be decreased by a 

percentage amount equal to the First-Class Mail volume percentage deficit, 

less 15 percent. Any new annual threshold amounts calculated under this 

provision will be rounded to the nearest whole million pieces of mail. For 

any year for which a new annual threshold amount has been derived 

pursuant to this provision, Rate Schedule 613D will be applicable in lieu of 

Rate Schedule 613B or 613C.

613.34 Threshold Adjustment for Mergers and Acquisitions; and Portfolio 

Activity.

In the event that:
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a. HSBC merges with and/or acquires an entity and/or purchases a 

portfolio with annual First-Class Mail volume in excess of 10 million 

pieces, the discount threshold will be adjusted to add the volume of 

First-Class Mail sent by the merged or acquired entity, or on behalf of 

the purchased portfolio, during the 12 months preceding the merger, 

acquisition, or purchase. In that event, beginning in the succeeding 

fiscal quarter immediately following the date that mail volumes due to 

the merger, acquisition, or purchase begin to be mailed through the 

threshold permit accounts, Rate Schedule 613D would apply in lieu of 

Rate Schedule 613A, 613B, or 613C.

b. HSBC in the first or second year of the agreement merges with or 

acquires multiple entities, or purchases multiple portfolios, that have 

combined annual First-Class Mail volume in excess of 25 million pieces, 

the discount thresholds for all succeeding years of the agreement will be 

adjusted upward to add the First-Class Mail volume sent by the merged 

or acquired entities, or on behalf of the acquired portfolios, for the 12 

months prior to the date the mail of the merged entity is first mailed 

through the threshold permit accounts. In that event, in all succeeding 

years of the agreement, Rate Schedule 613D would apply in lieu of Rate 

Schedule 613B or 613C.

c. HSBC loses or sells a portfolio with annual First-Class Mail volume of at 

least 10 million pieces, the discount threshold will be adjusted downward 

by the product of the number of active accounts lost or sold, multiplied 

by 12. In that event, beginning in the succeeding fiscal quarter 

immediately following the date that the mail volumes due to the loss or 

sale will no longer be mailed through the threshold permit accounts, 

Rate Schedule 613D will apply in lieu of Rate Schedule 613A, 613B, or 

613C.

d. In order to avoid double counting, any volumes used to make 

adjustments pursuant to these merger, acquisition, and portfolio activity 

provisions shall be excluded from calculation of the corresponding 

annual threshold adjustment pursuant to section 613.33.

613.35 Discount Limit. The maximum cumulative discount available to HSBC over 

the duration of this NSA shall not exceed $9 million.

613.36 Implementation Date Threshold Adjustments.

The discount threshold specified in section 613.31 for the first year of the 

agreement shall be increased by the difference between the thresholds 
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specified for the first year and the second year, pro-rated on a monthly basis 

from January 1, 2005, to the first day of the month of the actual date of 

implementation, and then rounded to the nearest whole million pieces of 

mail. The discount threshold specified for the second year of the agreement 

shall be similarly increased, by applying the same proportional factor to the 

difference between the thresholds specified for the second and third year. 

The discount threshold specified for the third year shall be increased by the 

same absolute amount of volume added to the threshold for the second 

year. Similarly, for purposes of determining any applicable annual threshold 

adjustments as specified in section 613.33, the before-rates forecasts of 

HSBC’s First-Class Mail for the first and second years of the agreement 

shall be increased by applying the same proportional factor to the 

differences between, respectively, the before-rates forecasts for the first and 

second years, and the before-rates forecasts for the second and third years.

613.4 Rates

The rates applicable to this Agreement are set forth in Rate Schedules 

613A, 613B, 613C, and 613D.

613.5 Expiration

The provisions of section 613 expire on January 1, 2009.

613.6 Precedence

To the extent any provision of section 613 is inconsistent with any other 

provision of the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule, the former shall 

control.

620 BOOKSPAN NEGOTIATED SERVICE AGREEMENT

620.1 Eligible Standard Mail

620.11 Bookspan. Eligible Standard Mail under this section is defined as Standard 

Mail letter-shaped pieces sent by Bookspan for the purpose of soliciting 

book club membership: (1) of persons who are not current subscribers to 

the book club or clubs Bookspan is promoting in the mailing; or (2) of book 

club members whose membership is expiring. Such pieces may be sent by 

Bookspan, by entities in which Bookspan holds controlling shares, or by 

their vendors on their behalf. Such pieces may include up to two inserts 

promoting Bookspan’s strategic business alliances. Under no 

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cycle’s Featured Selection, as well as other club selections and offerings, 

eligible to be counted and receive discounts under the Agreement, even if 

they contain solicitations to renew membership in that club or to join other 

clubs.

620.12 Other Mailers. Functionally equivalent NSAs, involving declining block 

rates for Standard Mail letters for the purpose of acquiring customers for 

programs involving recurring mailings offering merchandise, may be entered 

into with other customers demonstrating a similar or greater multiplier effect 

and implemented pursuant to proceedings under Chapter 36 of Title 39, of 

the United States Code. For a mailer to have a similar or greater multiplier 

effect, at least six times per year, that mailer must send a continuing series 

of marketing mail, send products to a list of people who have agreed to 

purchase some stipulated minimum number of items on a more or less 

regular basis and use at least one other subclass for merchandise 

fulfillment.

620.2 Standard Mail Declining Block Rates

620.21 Volume Commitments. The following volume commitments for otherwise 

eligible letter-shaped Standard Mail pieces must be met before any 

discounts under this section are payable:

a. 94 million for the first year of the Agreement;

b. 95 million for the second year of the Agreement, subject to adjustment 

as specified below; and,

c. 105 million for the third year of the Agreement, subject to adjustment as 

specified below.

If Bookspan does not mail at least 73 million pieces during the first year of 

this Agreement, it will pay the Postal Service a one-time transaction fee of 

$200,000.

620.22 Volume Commitment Adjustment Mechanism. At the end of each year of 

the Agreement other than its final year, the volume commitment for the 

following year will be adjusted, as follows:

a. If, at the end of the year, actual volume is 12 percent or more above that 

year’s volume commitment, the following year’s commitment will be 

revised to be the average of the completed year’s actual volume and the 

original volume commitment for the following year.
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b. If, at the end of the year, actual volume is 5 percent or more below that 

year’s volume commitment, the following year’s commitment will be 

decreased by the percentage difference between the completed year’s 

original volume commitment and its actual volume, but in no case to 

lower than 90 million.

620.23 Incremental Discounts. Bookspan’s eligible Standard Mail is subject to the 

otherwise applicable Standard Mail postage in Rate Schedule 321A, 321B, 

or 322 less the discounts shown in Rate Schedule 620A for the first year of 

the Agreement, in Rate Schedule 620B for the second year of the 

Agreement, and in Rate Schedule 620C for the third year of the Agreement, 

if Bookspan meets the applicable volume commitments specified in 620.21, 

or as adjusted in accordance with 620.22. Each incremental discount 

applies only to the incremental volume within each volume block.

620.24 Volume Block Adjustments for Mergers and Acquisitions. In the event 

that Bookspan merges with and/or acquires an entity or entities and/or 

purchases a portfolio with annual Standard Mail volume in excess of 5 

million pieces, the volume blocks will be adjusted to add the volume of 

Standard Mail sent by the merged or acquired entity during the 12 months 

preceding the merger, acquisition, or purchase. The adjustment becomes 

effective for the succeeding fiscal quarter immediately following the date that 

mail volumes due to the merger, acquisition, or purchase begin to be mailed 

through the threshold permit accounts.

620.25 Termination. The Agreement automatically terminates and eligibility for all 

discounts under this section ceases if Bookspan’s Standard Mail letter 

solicitation volume exceeds 150,000,000, or if the Agreement is terminated 

by either party with 30 days’ written notice to the other party.

620.4 Rates

The rates applicable to this Agreement are set forth in Rate Schedules 

620A, 620B, and 620C.

620.5 Expiration

The provisions of section 620 expire on June 1, 2009.
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620.6 Precedence

To the extent any provision of section 620 is inconsistent with any other 

provision of the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule, the former shall 

control.

621 BRADFORD GROUP NEGOTIATED SERVICE AGREEMENT

621.1 Eligible Standard Mail

621.11 Bradford Group. Eligible Standard Mail under this section is defined as 

letter-shaped and flat-shaped pieces sent by Bradford Group for the purpose 

of soliciting prospective customers and clients of Bradford Group, as well as 

advertising to existing Bradford Group clients. Such letters and flats may be 

sent by Bradford Group, by entities in which Bradford Group holds 

controlling shares, or by their vendors on their behalf. Such solicitations 

may include up to two inserts promoting Bradford Group’s strategic business 

alliances.

621.2 Standard Mail Declining Block Rates

621.21 Volume Commitments. The following volume commitments for otherwise 

eligible letter-shaped and flat-shaped Standard Mail pieces must be met 

before any discounts under this section are payable:

a. 154 million letter-shaped pieces and 54.5 million flat-shaped pieces for 

the first year of the Agreement;

b. 154 million letter-shaped pieces and 55.5 million flat-shaped pieces for 

the second year of the Agreement, subject to adjustment as specified 

below; and

c. 154 million letter-shaped pieces and 58 million flat-shaped pieces for the 

third year of the Agreement, subject to adjustment as specified below.

If Bradford Group does not mail at least 166 million Standard Mail lettershaped and flat-shaped pieces during the first year of this Agreement, it will 

pay the Postal Service a one-time transaction fee of $200,000.

621.22 Volume Commitment Adjustment Mechanism. At the end of each year of 

the Agreement other than its final year, the volume commitment for the 

following year will be adjusted, as follows.
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a. If, at the end of the year, actual volume is 12 percent or more above that 

year's volume commitment, the following year's commitment will be 

revised to be the average of the completed year's actual volume and the 

original volume commitment for the following year.

b. If, at the end of the year, actual volume is 5 percent or more below that 

year's volume commitment, the following year's commitment will be 

decreased by the percentage difference between the completed year's 

original volume commitment and its actual volume, but in no case to 

lower than 140 million for letters or 50 million for flats. If the volume 

commitment as adjusted by the previous sentence falls below the 

following year's starting threshold: the starting threshold must then be 

adjusted to equal the following year's volume commitment as adjusted 

by the previous sentence; and, the following year's volume commitment 

will be further adjusted to equal the following year's starting threshold 

plus 7 million pieces for letters, and the following year's starting 

threshold plus 1 million pieces for flats. 

621.23 Incremental Discounts. Bradford Group's eligible Standard Mail is 

subject to the otherwise applicable Standard Mail postage in Rate 

Schedules 321A or 321B, less the discounts shown in Rate Schedule 621A 

for the first year of the Agreement, in Rate Schedule 621B for the second 

year of the Agreement, and in Rate Schedule 621C for the third year of the 

Agreement, if Bradford Group meets the applicable volume commitments 

specified in 621.21, or as adjusted in accordance with 621.22. Each 

incremental discount applies only to the incremental volume within each 

volume block.

621.24 Volume Block Adjustments for Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, or 

Closures. In the event that Bradford Group merges with and/or acquires an 

entity or entities and/or purchases a portfolio with annual Standard Mail 

letters and flats volume in excess of 5 million pieces, the volume blocks will 

be adjusted to add the volume of Standard Mail sent by the merged or 

acquired entity during the 12 months preceding the merger, acquisition, or 

purchase. The adjustment becomes effective for the succeeding fiscal 

quarter immediately following the date that mail volumes due to the merger, 

acquisition, or purchase begin to be mailed through the threshold permit 

accounts.

In the event that Bradford Group has sold or closed one or more divisions or 

entities with combined annual Standard Mail volume in excess of 5 million 

pieces, the volume blocks will be adjusted to subtract the volume of 

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months preceding the sale or closure. The adjustment becomes effective for 

the succeeding fiscal quarter immediately following the date that mail 

volumes due to the sale or closure begin to be mailed through the threshold 

permit accounts.

621.25 Termination. The Agreement automatically terminates and eligibility for all 

discounts under this section ceases if Bradford Group's Standard Mail 

volume exceeds 12 million pieces above the maximum volume in the top tier 

of Rate Schedules 621A, 621B, or 621C (for either letters or flats), in any 

year of this Agreement, or if the Agreement is terminated by either party with 

30 days' written notice to the other party.

621.3 Rates

The rates applicable to this Agreement are set forth in the following Rate 

Schedules:

621A

621B

621C

621.4 Expiration

The provisions of section 621 expire on June 1, 2011.

621.5 Precedence

To the extent any provision of section 621 is inconsistent with any other 

provision of the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule, the former shall 

control.

630 BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION NEGOTIATED SERVICE 

AGREEMENT

630.1 Definitions

The following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the 

Negotiated Service Agreement (NSA or Agreement) between Bank of 

America Corporation (Bank of America) and the United States Postal 

Service (Postal Service): Bank of America mail, Confirm service, Courtesy 

Reply Mail, eDropship, FAST (Facility Access and Shipment Tracking 

System), Four-State Barcode (OneCode), Letter-Rated Mail, OneCode 
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ACS, PostalOne!®, Qualifying Permit Numbers, Schedule A First-Class 

Mail, Schedule B First-Class Mail, and Seamless Acceptance.

630.2 Eligible Mail

630.21 Bank of America. Bank of America mail eligible for discounts under Rate 

Schedules 630A, 630B, 630C, 630D, and 630E is limited to letter-rated mail 

that (1) is entered by or on behalf of Bank of America or a subsidiary or 

affiliate, (2) relates to the business activities of Bank of America or a 

subsidiary or affiliate, and (3) complies with the machinability requirements 

specified in the Agreement. Such mail includes cooperative mailings and 

mail entered pursuant to marketing arrangements with other entities.

630.22 Other Mailers. Functionally equivalent NSAs, involving worksharing 

discounts for performance-based improvements resulting from (1) the 

implementation of Four-State Barcode, OneCode ACS, Confirm service, 

Seamless Acceptance, FAST, and eDropship, (2) the barcoding of Courtesy 

Reply Mail, Business Reply Mail, and Qualified Business Reply Mail, and 

(3) the adoption of electronic Address Correction Service in lieu of physical 

returns for letter-rated First-Class Mail that would otherwise be eligible for 

Standard Mail rates, may be entered into with other customers, as specified 

by the Postal Service, and implemented pursuant to proceedings under 

chapter 36 of title 39 of the United States Code.

630.3 Operational Commitments of Bank of America

630.31 Four-State Barcode. Bank of America will use the Four-State Barcode on 

all Bank of America mail entered under a Qualifying Permit Number as 

letter-rated First-Class Mail or Standard Mail.

630.32 OneCode ACS. Bank of America will place OneCode ACS markings on all 

Bank of America mail entered under a Qualifying Permit Number as letterrated First-Class Mail and Standard Mail, subject to the conditions and 

exceptions set forth in the text of the NSA.

630.33 Waiver of Physical Return of Certain Letter-Rated Mailpieces. Bank of 

America will accept electronic information about certain kinds of 

undeliverable-as-addressed letter-rated mailpieces instead of their physical 

return, as specified in the text of the NSA.

630.34 Confirm Service. Bank of America will implement use of Confirm service in 

accordance with section 991. Bank of America will use Confirm service for 
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all Bank of America mail entered under a Qualifying Permit Number as 

letter-rated First-Class Mail and Standard Mail.

630.35 Seamless Acceptance. Bank of America will use seamless acceptance for 

Bank of America mail entered under a Qualifying Permit Number as letterrated First-Class Mail and Standard Mail. Bank of America will use a 

Mail.dat file (or Web-services) in conjunction with Four-State Barcodes to 

enable the Postal Service to use performance-based verification procedures 

for mail entered by Bank of America, subject to the conditions and 

exceptions set forth in the text of the NSA.

630.36 FAST and eDropship. Bank of America will use the automated scheduling 

services provided to the FAST system through the PostalOne! electronic 

data exchange services to enter its letter-rated Standard Mail mailpieces 

with destination entry discounts, subject to the conditions and exceptions set 

forth in the text of the NSA.

630.37 Barcoding of Courtesy Reply Mail, Business Reply Mail, and Qualified 

Business Reply Mail. Bank of America will implement use of the FourState Barcode on all Courtesy Reply Mail, Business Reply Mail, and 

Qualified Business Reply Mail envelopes enclosed in its mail. All mailpieces 

will be machinable, automation compatible, and properly marked with a 

OneCode Four-State Barcode. This requirement is subject to certain 

conditions and exceptions as provided in the text of the NSA.

630.4 Discounts

630.41 General Terms and Conditions. The Postal Service shall pay rate 

discounts in the form of refunds to Bank of America for improved address 

quality and mail processing in accordance with the text of the NSA. 

Discounts shall be calculated as adjustments to the rates of postage 

otherwise established by the DMM. Discounts shall be determined 

quarterly, over the life of the Agreement, based on Bank of America’s actual 

mail volumes and address quality for each quarter just ended, subject to the 

conditions in the text of the NSA.

630.42 First-Class Mail Discounts

630.421 Discounts for Improved Mail Processing. Eligible mail that is sent via 

First-Class Mail is subject to the otherwise applicable First-Class Mail 

postage in Rate Schedule 221, less the discounts shown in Rate Schedule 

630A for improved mail processing performance for letter-rated First-Class 

Mail mailpieces.
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630.422 Discount Formula for Improved Mail Processing. The Postal Service will 

use the following formula to calculate the rate discounts Bank of America will 

receive pursuant to Rate Schedule 630A:

a. The Postal Service will determine the total number of letter-rated FirstClass Mail mailpieces of Bank of America mail that are read and 

accepted during their first pass through Postal Service mail sorting 

equipment during an applicable quarter.

b. The Postal Service will divide the number identified in section 

630.422(a) above by the total number of letter-rated First-Class Mail 

mailpieces of Bank of America mail that receive a first pass through 

Postal Service mail sorting equipment during the same quarter.

c. The Postal Service will subtract the baseline value set forth in the 

agreement from the percentage obtained in section 630.422(b) to obtain 

the incremental improvement within the meaning of the table in Rate 

Schedule 630A.

630.423 Discounts for Reduced Return Rates. Eligible mail that is sent via FirstClass Mail is subject to the otherwise applicable First-Class Mail postage in 

Rate Schedule 221, less the discounts shown in Rate Schedule 630B for 

reduced return rates for letter-rated First-Class Mail mailpieces.

630.424 Discount Formula for Reduced Return Rates. The Postal Service will 

use the following formula to calculate the rate discounts Bank of America will 

receive pursuant to Rate Schedule 630B:

a. The Postal Service will identify the number of undeliverable-asaddressed letter-rated First-Class Mail mailpieces of Bank of America 

mail that have been returned to the sender by the Postal Service, as 

determined through OneCode ACS, for the applicable quarter.

b. The Postal Service will divide the number identified in section 

630.424(a) above by the total number of letter-rated First-Class Mail 

mailpieces of Bank of America mail for the applicable quarter.

c. The percentage obtained in section 630.424(b) will be subtracted from 

the applicable baseline undeliverable-as-addressed rate set forth in the 

Agreement, and the difference divided by that baseline undeliverableas-addressed rate. The result, expressed as a percentage, will serve as 
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the incremental improvement percentage used to determine the 

applicable rate incentive in Rate Schedule 630B.

630.425 Discount for Reduced Forwarding Rates. Eligible mail that is sent via 

First-Class Mail is subject to the otherwise applicable First-Class Mail 

postage in Rate Schedule 221, less the discounts shown in Rate Schedule 

630C for reduced forwarding rates for letter-rated First-Class Mail 

mailpieces.

630.426 Discount Formula for Reduced Return Rates. The Postal Service will 

use the following formula to calculate the rate discounts Bank of America will 

receive pursuant to Rate Schedule 630C:

a. The Postal Service will identify the number of undeliverable-asaddressed letter-rated First-Class Mail mailpieces of Bank of America 

mail that have been forwarded by the Postal Service, as determined 

through OneCode ACS, for the applicable quarter.

b. The Postal Service will divide the number identified in section 

630.426(a) above by the total number of letter-rated First-Class Mail 

mailpieces of Bank of America mail for the applicable quarter.

c. The percentage obtained in section 630.426(b) will be subtracted from 

the baseline forwarding rate set forth in the Agreement, and the 

difference divided by that baseline forwarding rate. The result, 

expressed as a percentage, will serve as the incremental improvement 

percentage used to determine the applicable rate incentive in Rate 

Schedule 630C.

630.43 Standard Mail Discounts

630.431 Discounts for Improved Mail Processing. Eligible mail that is sent via 

Standard Mail is subject to the otherwise applicable Standard Mail postage 

in Rate Schedules 321B or 322, less the discounts shown in Rate Schedule 

630D for improved mail processing performance for letter-rated Standard 

Mail mailpieces.

630.432 Discount Formula for Improved Mail Processing. The Postal Service will 

use the following formula to calculate the rate discounts Bank of America will 

receive pursuant to Rate Schedule 630D:

a. The Postal Service will determine the total number of letter-rated 

Standard Mail mailpieces of Bank of America mail that are read and 
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accepted during their first pass through Postal Service mail sorting 

equipment during an applicable quarter.

b. The Postal Service will divide the number identified in section 

630.432(a) by the total number of letter-rated Standard Mail mailpieces 

of Bank of America mail that receive a first pass through Postal Service 

mail sorting equipment during the same quarter.

c. The Postal Service will subtract the baseline value set forth in the 

Agreement from the percentage obtained in section 630.432(b) to obtain 

the incremental improvement percentage within the meaning of the table 

in Rate Schedule 630D.

630.433 Discounts for Reduced Undeliverable-As-Addressed Rates. Eligible 

mail that is sent via Standard Mail is subject to the otherwise applicable 

Standard Mail postage in Rate Schedules 321B or 322, less the discounts 

shown in Rate Schedule 630E for reduced undeliverable-as-addressed 

rates for letter-rated Standard Mail mailpieces.

630.434 Discount Formula for Reduced Undeliverable-As-Addressed Rates. 

The Postal Service will use the following formula to calculate the rate 

discounts Bank of America will receive pursuant to Rate Schedule 630E:

a. The Postal Service will identify the number of undeliverable-asaddressed letter-rated Standard Mail mailpieces of Bank of America mail 

that have been returned by the Postal Service, as determined through 

OneCode ACS, for the applicable quarter.

b. The Postal Service will divide the number identified in section 

630.434(a) above by the total number of letter-rated Standard Mail 

mailpieces of Bank of America mail for the applicable quarter.

c. The percentage obtained in section 630.434(b) will be subtracted from 

the baseline undeliverable-as-addressed rate set forth in the 

Agreement, and the difference divided by that baseline undeliverableas-addressed rate. The result, expressed as a percentage, will serve as 

the incremental improvement percentage used to determine the 

applicable rate incentive in Rate Schedule 630E.

630.5 Rounding Convention

For the purposes of the Agreement, the following rounding convention will 

apply:
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a. Numbers expressed as percentages will be rounded to the nearest tenth 

of a percent, and

b. Numbers expressed in dollars and cents will be rounded to the nearest 

thousandth of a cent.

630.6 Rates and Fees

The rates applicable to this Agreement are set forth in the following Rate 

Schedules:

630A

630B

630C

630D

630E

630.7 Expiration

The provisions of section 630 expire on April 1, 2011 at 12:01 a.m. 

(Eastern).

630.8 Precedence

To the extent any provision of section 630 is inconsistent with any other 

provision of the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule, the former shall 

control.
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SPECIAL SERVICES

 CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE

910 ADDRESSING

911 ADDRESS CORRECTION SERVICE

911.1 Definition

911.11 Address Correction Service provides a mailer both an addressee’s former 

and current address, if the correct address is known to the Postal Service. If 

the correct address is not known to the Postal Service, Address Correction 

Service provides the reason why the Postal Service could not deliver the 

mailpiece as addressed.

911.2 Availability

911.21 Address Correction service is available to mailers of postage prepaid mail of 

all classes, except for mail addressed for delivery by military personnel at 

any military installation and Regular and Nonprofit Presort category mail 

entered as Customized Market Mail under sections 321.22 and 323.22. 

Address Correction Service is mandatory for Periodicals class mail.

911.22 Automated or Electronic Address Correction Service is available to mailers 

who can receive computerized address corrections and meet the barcoding 

and other requirements specified by the Postal Service. Automated Address 

Correction Service is limited to mailers who meet address hygiene 

requirements, as specified by the Postal Service.

911.3 Mailer Requirements

911.31 Mail, other than Periodicals class mail, sent under this section must bear a 

request for Address Correction service.

911.4 Other Services

911.41 Address Correction Service serves as a prerequisite for Shipper Paid 

Forwarding, and for Standard Mail Forwarding Service for mailpieces 

defined in Section 353a.
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911.5 Fees

911.51 The fees for Address Correction Service are set forth in Fee Schedule 911. 

These fees do not apply when the correction is provided incidental to the 

return of the mail piece to the sender. The “Automated” fees are available to 

customers meeting address hygiene requirements, as specified by the 

Postal Service.

912 MAILING LIST SERVICES

912.1 Definition

912.11 Mailing List services enable an eligible mailer to obtain the following 

services:

a. Correction of Mailing Lists;

b. Change-of-Address Information for Election Boards and Registration 

Commissions;

c. ZIP Coding of Mailing Lists; and

d. Sequencing of Address Cards.

912.2 Description of Services

a. Correction of Mailing Lists. This service provides current information 

concerning name and address mailing lists or correct information 

concerning occupant mailing lists. New names will not be added to a 

name and address mailing list, and street address numbers will not be 

added or changed for an occupant mailing list.

(1) The Postal Service provides the following corrections to name and 

address lists:

i. deletion of names to which mail cannot be delivered or 

forwarded;

ii. correction of incorrect house, rural, or post office box numbers; 

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iii. furnishing of new addresses, including Zip Codes, when 

permanent forwarding orders are on file for customers who have 

moved.

This service does not include the addition of new names.

(2) The Postal Service provides the following corrections to occupant lists:

i. deletion of numbers representing incorrect or non-existent street 

addresses;

ii. identification of business addresses and rural route addresses, to 

the extent known; and

iii. grouping of corrected cards or sheets by route.

b. Change-of-Address Information for Election Boards and Registration 

Commissions. This service provides election boards and voter 

registration commissions with the current address of a resident 

addressee, if known to the Postal Service.

c. ZIP Coding of Mailing Lists. This service provides sortation of 

addresses to the finest possible ZIP Code level.

d. Sequencing of Address Cards. This service provides for the removal of 

incorrect addresses, notation of missing addresses and addition of 

missing addresses.

912.3 Requirements of Customer

912.31 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
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f. Fraternal organizations

g. Recognized charitable organizations

h. Concerns or persons who solicit business by mail

912.32 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 

specified by the Postal Service.

912.33 Gummed labels, wrappers, envelopes, Stamped Cards, or postcards 

indicative of one-time use will not be accepted as mailing lists.

912.4 Fees

912.41 The fees for Mailing List services are set forth in Fee Schedule 912.

913 CHANGE OF ADDRESS SERVICE

913.1 Definition

913.11 Change of Address Service is available to customers who want their mail 

permanently or temporarily forwarded to a future or current address from a 

former address.

913.2 Fees

913.21 The fee for Change of Address Service is set forth in Fee Schedule 1000.

920 DELIVERY ALTERNATIVES

921 POST OFFICE BOX AND CALLER SERVICE

921.1 Post Office Box Service

921.11 Definition 

921.111 Post Office Box service provides the customer with a private, locked 

receptacle for the receipt of mail during the hours specified by the Postal 

Service.
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921.12 Limitations

921.121 The Postal Service may limit the number of post office boxes occupied by 

any one customer.

921.122 Post Office Box service is not available to a customer whose sole purpose 

for using this service is to obtain free forwarding or transfer of mail by filing 

change-of-address orders.

921.13 Fees

921.131 Fees for Post Office Box service are set forth in Fee Schedule 921.

921.132 In postal facilities primarily serving academic institutions or the students of 

such institutions, fees for post office boxes are: 

921.133 No refunds will be made for post office box fees paid under section 921.132.

921.134 Two box keys are available upon payment of a refundable deposit, as 

specified by the Postal Service. Additional keys, including replacement 

keys, will be provided, as specified by the Postal Service, only upon 

payment of the key fee set forth in Fee Schedule 921. Changing the lock on 

a box is available upon request of the primary box customer and payment of 

the lock replacement fee set forth in Fee Schedule 921.

921.2 Caller Service

921.21 Definition

921.211 Caller service provides a means for receiving mail, and enables an eligible 

customer to have properly addressed mail delivered through a call window 

or loading dock.

Period of box use Fee 

 95 days or less 1⁄2 semiannual fee 

 96 to 140 days 3⁄4 semiannual fee 

 141 to 190 days Full semiannual fee 

 191 to 230 days 11⁄4 semiannual fee 

 231 to 270 days 11⁄2 semiannual fee 

 271 days to full year Twice semiannual fee
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921.22 Availability

921.221 Caller service is provided to customers at the discretion of the Postal 

Service, based on mail volume received and capacity and utilization of post 

office boxes at any one facility.

921.222 Caller service is not available to a customer whose sole purpose for using 

this service is to obtain free forwarding or transfer of mail by filing change-ofaddress orders.

921.23 Fees

921.231 Fees for Caller service are set forth in Fee Schedule 921.

930 PAYMENT ALTERNATIVES

931 BUSINESS REPLY MAIL

931.1 Definitions

931.11 Business Reply Mail service enables a Business Reply Mail permit holder, or 

the permit holder’s authorized representative, to distribute Business Reply 

Mail cards, envelopes, cartons and labels, which can then be used by 

mailers for sending First-Class Mail without prepayment of postage to an 

address chosen by the distributor. The permit holder guarantees payment 

on delivery of postage and fees for the Business Reply Mail pieces that are 

returned to the addressee, including any pieces that the addressee refuses.

931.2 Mailer Requirements

931.21 Business reply cards, envelopes, cartons and labels must meet the 

addressing and preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service. 

Qualified Business Reply Mail must in addition meet the requirements 

presented in sections 221.24 or 222.34 for the First-Class Mail Qualified 

Business Reply Mail rate categories.

931.22 To qualify for the advance deposit account per-piece fees, the customer 

must maintain sufficient money in an advance deposit account to cover 

postage and fees due for returned Business Reply Mail.

931.23 To qualify for the nonletter-size weight-averaging per-piece and monthly 

fees set forth in Fee Schedule 931, the permit holder must be authorized for 

weight averaging, and receive Business Reply Mail pieces that meet the 
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addressing and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal 

Service, but do not meet the machinability requirements specified by the 

Postal Service for mechanized or automation letter sortation.

931.3 Other Services

931.31 Reserved

931.4 Fees

931.41 The fees for Business Reply Mail are set forth in Fee Schedule 931.

931.42 To qualify for any service level except regular (no account maintenance fee) 

Business Reply Mail, the annual account maintenance fee set forth in Fee 

Schedule 1000 must be paid each year for each business reply advance 

deposit account at each facility where the mail is to be received.

931.43 The nonletter-size weight averaging monthly fee set forth in Fee Schedule 

931 must be paid each month during any part of which the permit holder is 

authorized to use the weight averaging fees.

931.5 Authorizations and Permits

931.51 In order to distribute business reply cards, envelopes, cartons or labels, the 

distributor must obtain a permit or permits from the Postal Service and pay 

the appropriate fee as set forth in Fee Schedule 1000.

931.52 Except as provided in section 931.53, the permit to distribute business reply 

cards, envelopes, cartons, or labels must be obtained at each office from 

which the mail is offered for delivery.

931.53 If the Business Reply Mail is to be distributed from a central office to be 

returned to branches or dealers in other cities, one permit obtained from the 

post office where the central office is located may be used to cover all 

Business Reply Mail.

931.54 The permit to distribute 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 that do not conform to prescribed form, style or 

size. 

931.55 Authorization to pay nonletter-size weight-averaging Business Reply Mail 

fees as set forth in Fee Schedule 931 may be canceled for failure of a 
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Business Reply Mail advance deposit trust account holder to meet the 

standards specified by the Postal Service for the weight averaging 

accounting method. 

932 MERCHANDISE RETURN SERVICE

932.1 Definition

932.11 Merchandise Return service enables a Merchandise Return service permit 

holder to authorize a mailer to send parcels with the postage and fees paid 

by the permit holder.

932.2 Availability

932.21 Merchandise Return service is available to all Merchandise Return service 

permit holders who guarantee payment of postage and fees for all 

authorized parcels.

932.22 Merchandise Return service is available for the sending of any parcel under 

the following classification schedules:

a. First-Class Mail; and

b. Package Services, except Parcel Post subclass mail entered under 

section 521.27 or 521.28.

932.3 Mailer Requirements

932.31 Merchandise return labels must be prepared as specified by the Postal 

Service, and be made available to the permit holder’s customers.

932.4 Other Services

932.41 The following services may be purchased in conjunction with Merchandise 

Return Service:

Service Fee Schedule

a. Certificate of Mailing 947 

b. Insurance 943 

c. Registered Mail 942 

d. Special Handling 952 
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932.5 Fees

932.51 The permit holder must pay the account maintenance fee specified in Fee 

Schedule 1000 once each 12-month period for each advance deposit 

account.

932.6 Authorizations and Licenses

932.61 A permit fee as set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each 12-month 

period 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 Reserved

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 machinable Standard Mail parcels returned to designated 

postal facilities for pickup by the mailer at a predetermined frequency 

specified by the Postal Service or delivered by the Postal Service in bulk in a 

manner and frequency specified by the Postal Service. Such parcels are 

being returned because they: 

a. are undeliverable-as-addressed; 

b. have been opened, resealed, and redeposited into the mail for return to 

the mailer using the return label described in section 935.36 below; or

c. are found in the mailstream, having been opened, resealed, and 

redeposited by the recipient for return to the mailer, and it is 

impracticable or inefficient for the Postal Service to return the mailpiece 

to the recipient for payment of return postage.
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935.2 Availability

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 Mailer Requirements

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 specified by the Postal Service.

935.35 Bulk Parcel Return Service mailers must meet the documentation and audit 

requirements of the Postal Service.

935.36 Mailers of parcels endorsed for Bulk Parcel Return Service may furnish the 

recipient a return label, prepared at the mailer’s expense to specifications 

set forth by the Postal Service, to authorize return of opened, machinable 

parcels at the expense of the original mailer. There is no additional fee for 

use of the label.

935.4 Other Services

935.41 The following services may be purchased in conjunction with Bulk Parcel 

Return Service:

Service Fee Schedule

a. Address Correction Service 911 

b. Certificate of Mailing 947 

c. Shipper-Paid Forwarding 936
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935.5 Fees

935.51 The per return fee for Bulk Parcel Return Service is set forth in Fee 

Schedule 935.

935.52 The permit holder must pay the account maintenance fee specified in Fee 

Schedule 1000 once each 12-month period for each advance deposit 

account.

935.6 Authorizations and Licenses

935.61 A permit fee as set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each 12-month 

period 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, including distribution of return labels that do not conform to 

Postal Service specifications.

936 SHIPPER-PAID FORWARDING

936.1 Definition

936.11 Shipper-Paid Forwarding enables mailers to have undeliverable-asaddressed machinable Standard Mail parcels forwarded at applicable 

First-Class Mail rates for up to one year from the date that the addressee 

filed a change-of-address order. If Shipper-Paid Forwarding is elected for a 

parcel that is returned, the mailer will pay the applicable First-Class Mail 

rate, or the Bulk Parcel Return Service fee, if that service was elected.

936.2 Availability

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.

936.22 Shipper-Paid Forwarding is available only if automated Address Correction 

Service, as described in section 911, is used.
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936.3 Mailer Requirements

936.31 Mail for which Shipper-Paid Forwarding is purchased must meet the 

preparation requirements of the Postal Service.

936.32 Payment for Shipper-Paid Forwarding is made through advance deposit 

account, or as otherwise specified by the Postal Service.

936.33 Mail for which Shipper-Paid Forwarding is requested must bear 

endorsements specified by the Postal Service.

936.4 Other Services

936.41 The following services may be purchased in conjunction with Shipper-Paid 

Forwarding:

936.5 Applicable Rates and Fees

936.51 Except as provided in 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 under this section.

936.52 The account maintenance fee specified in Fee Schedule 1000 must be paid 

once each 12-month period for each advance deposit account.

937 PREMIUM FORWARDING SERVICES

937.1 Definition

937.11 Premium Forwarding Service provides residential delivery customers, and 

certain post office box customers, the option to receive substantially all mail 

addressed to a primary address instead at a temporary address by means of 

a weekly Priority Mail shipment. Parcels that are too large for the weekly 

shipment, mail pieces that require a scan upon delivery or arrive postage 

due at the office serving the customer’s primary address, and certain Priority 

Mail pieces may be re-routed as specified by the Postal Service. Re-routed 

Express Mail, First-Class Mail, and Priority Mail pieces incur no additional 

reshipping charges. Re-routed Standard Mail and Package Service pieces 

Service Fee Schedule

a. Certificate of Mailing 947 

b. Bulk Parcel Return Service 935 
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may be re-routed postage due as specified by the Postal Service. Mail sent 

to a primary address for which an addressee has activated Premium 

Forwarding Service is not treated as undeliverable-as-addressed.

937.2 Availability

937.21 Premium Forwarding Service is available for a period of at least two weeks 

and not more than twelve months, as specified by the Postal Service. 

Customers may not use Premium Forwarding Service simultaneously with 

temporary or permanent forwarding orders. Premium Forwarding Service is 

not available to customers whose primary address consists of a size three, 

four or five post office box, subject to exceptions allowed by the Postal 

Service, or a centralized delivery point.

937.3 Customer Requirements

A customer must complete and submit a Premium Forwarding Service 

application together with all postage and fees for the full duration of service, 

as specified by the Postal Service.

937.4 Other Services

937.41 Premium Forwarding Service may not be combined with any ancillary or 

special services beyond those purchased by the original mailer.

937.5 Rates and Fees

937.51 Fees for Premium Forwarding Service are specified in Fee Schedule 937.

940 ACCOUNTABILITY AND RECEIPTS

941 CERTIFIED MAIL

941.1 Definition

941.11 Certified Mail service provides a mailer with evidence of mailing and, upon 

request, electronic confirmation that an article was delivered or that a 

delivery attempt was made, and guarantees retention of a record of delivery 

by the Postal Service for a period specified by the Postal Service.

941.2 Availability

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941.3 Included Services

941.31 If requested by the mailer, the Postal Service will indicate the time of 

acceptance on the mailing receipt. A mailer may obtain a copy of the 

mailing receipt on terms specified by the Postal Service.

941.32 If the initial attempt to deliver the mail is not successful, a notice of attempted 

delivery is left at the mailing address, and the date and time of the attempted 

delivery is made available to the mailer.

941.33 The date and time of delivery is made available to the mailer electronically.

941.4 Mailer Requirements

941.41 Certified Mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the Postal 

Service.

941.42 The mailer must mail the article at a post office, branch, or station, or give 

the article to a rural carrier, in order to obtain a mailing receipt.

941.5 Other Services 

941.51 The following services may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under 

this section upon payment of the applicable fees: 

941.6 Fees

941.61 The fee for Certified Mail service is set forth in Fee Schedule 941. 

942 REGISTERED MAIL

942.1 Definition

942.11 Registered Mail service provides added protection to mail sent under this 

section and indemnity in case of loss or damage. The amount of indemnity 

depends upon the actual value of the article at the time of mailing, up to a 

maximum of $25,000, and is not available for articles of no value.

Service Fee Schedule

a. Restricted Delivery 946 

b. Return Receipt 945 
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942.2 Availability

942.21 Registered Mail service is available for prepaid First-Class Mail of any value, 

if the mail meets the minimum requirements for length and width specified 

by the Postal Service.

942.22 Registered Mail service is not available for:

a. All delivery points because of the high security required for Registered 

Mail; in addition, liability is limited in some geographic areas;

b. Mail of any class sent in combination with First-Class Mail; and

c. Two or more articles tied or fastened together, unless the envelopes are 

enclosed in the same envelope or container.

942.3 Included Services

942.31 The following services are provided as part of Registered Mail service at no 

additional cost to the mailer:

a. A mailing receipt;

b. Electronic confirmation, upon request, that an article was delivered or 

that delivery attempt was made;

c. A record of delivery, retained by the Postal Service for a specified period 

of time;

d. A notice of attempted delivery, left at the mailing address if the initial 

delivery attempt is unsuccessful; and

e. A notice of nondelivery, when Registered Mail is undeliverable-asaddressed and cannot be forwarded.

942.32 Registered Mail is forwarded and returned without additional registry charge.

942.4 Mailer Requirements

942.41 Registered Mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the Postal 

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942.42 Indemnity claims for Registered Mail must be filed within a period of time, 

specified by the Postal Service, from the date the article was mailed. A 

claim concerning complete loss of registered articles may be filled by the 

mailer only. A claim concerning damage to or partial loss of registered 

articles may be filed by either the mailer or addressee.

942.5 Other Services

942.51 The following services may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under 

this section upon payment of applicable fees:

942.6 Fees

942.61 The fees for Registered Mail are set forth in Fee Schedule 942.

942.62 There are no additional Registered Mail fees for forwarding and return of 

Registered Mail.

943 INSURANCE

943.1 Express Mail Insurance

943.11 Definition

943.111 Express Mail Insurance provides the mailer with indemnity for loss of, rifling 

of, or damage to items sent by Express Mail.

943.12 Availability

943.121 Express Mail Insurance is available only for Express Mail.

943.13 Limitations and Mailer Requirements

943.131 Insurance coverage is provided, for no additional charge, up to $100 perpiece for document reconstruction, up to $5,000 per occurrence, regardless 

of the number of claimants. Insurance coverage for merchandise is also 

Service Fee Schedule

a. Collect on Delivery 944 

b. Restricted Delivery 946 

c. Return Receipt 945 

d. Merchandise Return (shippers only) 932 
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provided, for no additional charge, up to $100 per-piece. Additional 

merchandise insurance coverage may be purchased for a fee. The 

maximum liability for merchandise is $5,000 per-piece. For negotiable 

items, currency, or bullion, the maximum liability is $15.

943.132 Indemnity claims for Express Mail must be filed within a specified period of 

time from the date the article was mailed.

943.133 Indemnity will be paid under terms and conditions specified by the Postal 

Service.

943.134 Among other limitations 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.

943.14 Other Services

943.141 Reserved

943.15 Fees 

943.151 The fees for Express Mail Insurance service are set forth in Fee Schedule 

943.

943.2 General Insurance

943.21 Definition

943.211 General Insurance provides the mailer with indemnity for loss of, rifling of, or 

damage to mailed items. General Insurance provides a bulk option for mail 

meeting the conditions described below and specified further by the Postal 

Service.
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943.22 Availability

943.221 General Insurance is available for mail sent under the following classification 

schedules:

a. First-Class Mail, if containing matter that may be mailed as Standard 

Mail or Package Services;

b. Package Services, except Parcel Post subclass mail entered under 

section 521.27 or 521.28; and

c. Regular and Nonprofit subclasses of Standard Mail, for Bulk Insurance 

only, for mail paying parcel rates.

943.222 General 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.

943.223 The Bulk Insurance option of General 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.

943.23 Included Services

943.231 For General Insurance, the mailer is issued a receipt for each item mailed. 

For items insured for more than $200, a record of delivery is retained by the 

Postal Service for a specified period.

943.232 For items insured for more than $200, a notice of attempted delivery is left at 

the mailing address when the first attempt at delivery is unsuccessful.

943.233 Mail undeliverable as addressed will be returned to the sender as specified 

by the sender or by the Postal Service.

943.24 Limitations and Mailer Requirements

943.241 Mail insured under section 943.2 must be deposited as specified by the 

Postal Service.

943.242 Bulk Insurance must bear endorsements and identifiers specified by the 

Postal Service. Bulk Insurance mailers must meet the documentation 

requirements of the Postal Service.
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943.243 By insuring an item, the mailer guarantees forwarding and return postage.

943.244 General Insurance, other than Bulk Insurance, provides indemnity for the 

actual value of the article at the time of mailing. 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.

943.245 For General Insurance, other than Bulk Insurance, a claim for complete loss 

may be filed by the mailer only, and 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.

943.246 Indemnity claims must be filed within a specified period of time from the date 

the article was mailed.

943.247 For negotiable items, currency, or bullion, the maximum liability is $15.

943.25 Other Services

943.251 The following services, if applicable to the subclass of mail, may be obtained 

in conjunction with mail sent under this section upon payment of the 

applicable fees:

943.26 Fees

943.261 The fees for General Insurance are set forth in Fee Schedule 943.

944 COLLECT ON DELIVERY

944.1 Definition

944.11 Collect on Delivery (COD) service allows a mailer to mail an article for which 

full or partial payment has not yet been received and have the price, the cost 

Service Fee Schedule

a. Parcel Airlift 951

b. Restricted Delivery (for items insured for 

more than $200)

946

c. Return Receipt (for items insured for more 

than $200)

945

d. Special Handling 952

e. Merchandise Return (shippers only) 932
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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 Availability

944.21 COD service is available for collection of $1,000 or less upon the delivery of 

postage prepaid mail sent under the following classification schedules:

a. Express Mail;

b. First-Class Mail; and

c. Package Services, except Parcel Post subclass mail entered under 

section 521.27 or 521.28.

944.22 Service under this 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 consists of 

merchandise or bill of lading, 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 movingpicture manufacturers, distributors, or exchanges; and

e. Goods that have not been ordered by the addressee.

944.3 Included Services

944.31 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.
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944.32 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.

944.33 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 attempted delivery will be left at the 

mailing address.

944.34 The mailer may receive a notice of nondelivery if the piece mailed is 

endorsed appropriately and the appropriate fee as set forth in Fee Schedule 

944 is paid.

944.35 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 Fee Schedule 944.

944.4 Limitations and Mailer Requirements

944.41 The mailer must identify COD mail as COD mail, as specified by the Postal 

Service.

944.42 COD mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the Postal Service.

944.43 A mailer of COD mail guarantees to pay any return postage, unless 

otherwise specified on the piece mailed.

944.44 For COD mail sent as Package Services 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 that was 

refused when first offered for delivery; and

b. For each delivery attempt, to an addressee entitled to delivery to the 

mailing address under Postal Service regulations, after the second such 

attempt.

944.45 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.

944.46 COD indemnity claims must be filed within a specified period of time from 

the date the article was mailed, and meet the requirements specified by the 

Postal Service.
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944.5 Other Services

944.51 The following services, if applicable to the subclass of mail, may be obtained 

in conjunction with mail sent under this section upon payment of the 

applicable fee: 

944.6 Fees

944.61 Fees for COD service are set forth in Fee Schedule 944.

945 RETURN RECEIPT

945.1 Regular Return Receipt

945.11 Definition

945.111 Return Receipt service provides evidence to the mailer that an article has 

been received at the delivery address, including an original or copy of the 

recipient’s signature. Mailers requesting Return Receipt service at the time 

of mailing will be provided, as appropriate, an original or copy of the 

signature of the recipient, the date delivered, and the address of delivery, if 

different from the address on the mailpiece. Mailers requesting Return 

Receipt service after mailing will be provided a copy of the recipient’s 

signature, the date of delivery, and the name of the person who signed for 

the article.

945.12 Availability

945.121 Return Receipt service is available for mail sent under the following sections 

or classification schedules:

Service Fee Schedule

a. Registered Mail, if sent as First-Class 942

b. Restricted Delivery 946

c. Special Handling 952

Service Fee Schedule

a.Certified Mail 941

b.COD Mail 944

c. Insurance (if insured for more than $200) 943

d. Registered Mail 942

e. Express Mail
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945.122 Return Receipt service is available at the time of mailing or, when purchased 

in conjunction with Certified Mail, COD, Insurance (if for more than $200), 

Registered Mail, or Express Mail, after mailing.

945.13 Included Services

945.131 If the mailer does not receive a return receipt within a specified period of 

time from the date of mailing, the mailer may request evidence of delivery 

from the delivery record, at no additional fee.

945.14 Other Services

945.141 Reserved

945.2 Return Receipt For Merchandise

945.21 Definition

945.211 Return Receipt for Merchandise service provides evidence to the mailer that 

an article has been received at the delivery address. A Return Receipt for 

Merchandise also supplies the recipient's actual delivery address if it is 

different from the address used by the sender. A Return Receipt for 

Merchandise may not be requested after mailing.

945.22 Availability

945.221 Return Receipt for Merchandise is available for merchandise sent under the 

following sections or classification schedules:

a. Priority Mail;

b. Standard Mail pieces paying parcel rates, except Regular and Nonprofit 

Presort category mail entered as Customized Market Mail under 

sections 321.22 and 323.22; and

c. Package Services, except Parcel Post subclass mail entered under 

section 521.27 or 521.28.

945.23 Mailer Requirements

945.231 Return Receipt for Merchandise must be deposited in a manner specified by 

the Postal Service.
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945.232 Return Receipt for Merchandise mail may be addressed for delivery only in 

the United States and its territories and possessions, through Army/Air 

Force (APO) and Navy (FPO) post offices, or through the United Nations 

Post Office, New York.

945.24 Other Services

945.241 Reserved

945.3 Fees

945.31 The fees for Return Receipt service are set forth in Fee Schedule 945.

946 RESTRICTED DELIVERY

946.1 Definition

946.11 Restricted Delivery service enables a mailer to direct the Postal Service to 

limit delivery to the addressee or to someone authorized by the addressee to 

receive such mail.

946.2 Availability

946.21 This service is available for mail sent under the following sections:

946.22 Restricted Delivery is available to the mailer at the time of mailing or after 

mailing.

946.23 Restricted Delivery service is available for delivery only to natural persons 

specified by name.

946.3 Included Services

946.31 A record of delivery will be retained by the Postal Service for a period 

specified by the Postal Service.

Service Fee Schedule

a. Certified Mail 941

b. COD Mail 944

c. Insurance (if insured for more than $200) 943

d. Registered Mail 942
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946.4 Other Services

946.41 Reserved

946.5 Fees

946.51 The fee for Restricted Delivery service is set forth in Fee Schedule 946.

946.52 The fee (or communications charges) will not be refunded for failure to 

provide restricted delivery service when requested after mailing, due to prior 

delivery.

947 CERTIFICATE OF MAILING

947.1 Definition

947.11 Certificate of Mailing service furnishes evidence that mail has been 

presented to the Postal Service for mailing.

947.2 Availability

947.21 Certificate of Mailing service is available for matter sent using any class of 

mail, except Regular and Nonprofit Presort category mail entered as 

Customized Market Mail under sections 321.22 and 323.22.

947.22 Service under this section for Parcel Post subclass mail entered under 

section 521.27 or 521.28 is restricted to the mailer that enters the returned 

parcel. The addressee may not purchase this service.

947.3 Included Service

947.31 The mailer may obtain a copy of a Certificate of Mailing on terms specified 

by the Postal Service.

947.4 Limitations

947.41 The service does not entail retention of a record of mailing by the Postal 

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947.5 Other Services 

947.51 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: 

947.6 Fees

947.61 The fees for Certificate of Mailing service are set forth in Fee Schedule 947.

948 DELIVERY CONFIRMATION 

948.1 Definition

948.11 Delivery Confirmation service provides, upon request, electronic 

confirmation to the mailer that an article was delivered or that a delivery 

attempt was made.

948.2 Availability

948.21 Delivery Confirmation service is available for First-Class Letters and Sealed 

Parcels subclass mail that is parcel-shaped, as specified by the Postal 

Service; Priority Mail; Standard Mail, in the Regular and Nonprofit 

subclasses, that pays parcel or not flat-machinable (NFM) rates, except 

Regular and Nonprofit Presort category mail entered as Customized Market 

Mail under sections 321.22 and 323.22; and Package Services mail that is 

parcel-shaped, as specified by the Postal Service, except Parcel Post 

subclass mail entered under section 521.27 or 521.28.

948.3 Mailer Requirements

948.31 Delivery Confirmation service may be requested only at the time of mailing.

948.32 Mail for which Delivery Confirmation service is requested must meet 

preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service, and bear a 

Delivery Confirmation barcode specified by the Postal Service.

948.33 Matter for which Delivery Confirmation service is requested must be 

deposited in a manner specified by the Postal Service.

Service Fee Schedule

a. Parcel Airlift 951

b. Special Handling 952
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948.4 Other Services

948.41 Reserved

948.5 Fees

948.51 The fees for Delivery Confirmation service are set forth in Fee Schedule 948.

949 SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION

949.1 Definition

949.11 Signature Confirmation service provides, upon request, electronic 

confirmation to the mailer that an article was delivered or that a delivery 

attempt was made, and a copy of the signature of the recipient.

949.2 Availability

949.21 Signature Confirmation is available for Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass 

mail that is parcel-shaped, as specified by the Postal Service; Priority Mail; 

and Package Services mail that is parcel-shaped, as specified by the Postal 

Service, except Parcel Post or Bound Printed Matter subclass mail entered 

under section 521.27, 521.28, or 522.27.

949.3 Mailer Requirements

949.31 Signature Confirmation service may be requested only at the time of mailing.

949.32 Mail for which Signature Confirmation service is requested must meet 

preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service, and bear a 

Delivery Confirmation barcode specified by the Postal Service.

949.33 Matter for which Signature Confirmation is requested must be deposited in a 

manner specified by the Postal Service.

949.4 Other Services

949.41 Reserved

949.5 Fees

949.51 The fees for Signature Confirmation service are set forth in Fee Schedule 

949.
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950 PARCEL HANDLING

951 PARCEL AIRLIFT (PAL) 

951.1 Definition

951.11 Parcel Airlift service provides for air transportation of parcels on a space 

available basis to or from military post offices outside the contiguous 48 

states.

951.2 Availability

951.21 Parcel Airlift service is available for mail sent under the Package Services 

Classification Schedule, except Parcel Post subclass mail entered under 

section 521.27 or 521.28. 

951.3 Mailer Requirements

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.

951.32 Mail sent under this section must be endorsed as specified by the Postal 

Service.

951.33 Parcel Airlift mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the Postal 

Service.

951.4 Forwarding and Return

951.41 Parcel Airlift mail sent for delivery outside the contiguous 48 states is 

forwarded as set forth in section 2030 of the General Definitions, Terms and 

Conditions. Parcel Airlift mail sent for delivery within the contiguous 48 

states is forwarded or returned as set forth in section 353 as appropriate.
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951.5 Other Services

951.51 The following services, if applicable to the subclass of mail, may be obtained 

in conjunction with mail sent under this section upon payment of the 

applicable fees: 

951.6 Fees

951.61 The fees for Parcel Airlift service are set forth in Fee Schedule 951.

952 SPECIAL HANDLING

952.1 Definition

952.11 Special Handling service provides preferential handling to the extent 

practicable during dispatch and transportation.

952.2 Availability

952.21 Special Handling service is available for mail sent under the following 

classification schedules:

a. First-Class Mail; and

b. Package Services, except Parcel Post subclass mail entered under 

section 521.27 or 521.28.

952.3 Mailer Requirements

952.31 Mail sent under this section must be identified as specified by the Postal 

Service.

952.32 Mail sent under this section must be deposited in a manner specified by the 

Postal Service.

Service Fee Schedule

a. Certificate of Mailing 947

b. Insurance 943

c. Restricted Delivery (if insured for more than $200) 946

d. Return Receipt (if insured for more than $200) 945

e. Special Handling 952
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952.33 Special Handling service is mandatory for matter that requires special 

attention in handling, transportation and delivery.

952.4 Forwarding and Return

952.41 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.

952.5 Other Services

952.51 The following services, if applicable to the subclass of mail, may be obtained 

in conjunction with mail sent under this section upon payment of the 

applicable fees:

952.6 Fees

952.61 The fees for Special Handling service are set forth in Fee Schedule 952.

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 Availability

961.21 Stamped Envelopes are available for:

a. First-Class Mail within the first rate increment; and

Service Fee Schedule

a. COD Mail 944

b. Insurance 943

c. Parcel Airlift 951

d. Merchandise Return (shippers only) 932
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b. Standard Mail mailed at a minimum per-piece rate as 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 Fee Schedule 961.

962 STAMPED CARDS

962.1 Definition

962.11 Stamped Cards are cards with postage imprinted or impressed on them, and 

supplied by the Postal Service for the transmission of messages. 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 Availability

962.21 Stamped Cards are available for First-Class Mail.

962.3 Fees

962.31 The fees for Stamped Cards are set forth in Fee Schedule 962.

963 PREMIUM STAMPED STATIONERY

963.1 Definition

Premium Stamped Stationery is decorated stationery with First-Class Mail 

postage imprinted or impressed on it, and offered for sale by the Postal 

Service.

963.2 Fees

A range of fees for Premium Stamped Stationery is set forth in Fee Schedule 

963. Upon issuing a Premium Stamped Stationery product, the Postal 

Service shall specify a price that equals a fee within the range times the 

number of units plus the value of the postage imprinted. The Postal Service 

shall give notice of any subsequent change in that fee (and the effect on the 

total price) for a particular issuance and such change shall take effect upon 

such notice.
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964 PREMIUM STAMPED CARDS

964.1 Definition

Premium Stamped Cards are cards with First-Class Mail imprinted or 

impressed on them, decorated on the reverse side, and offered for sale by 

the Postal Service.

964.2 Fees

A range of fees for Premium Stamped Cards is set forth in Fee Schedule 

964. Upon issuing a Premium Stamped Card product, the Postal Service 

shall specify a price that equals a fee within the range times the number of 

cards plus the value of the postage imprinted. The Postal Service shall give 

notice of any subsequent change in that fee (and the effect on the total price) 

for a particular issuance and such change shall take effect upon such notice.

970 POSTAL MONEY ORDERS

971 MONEY ORDER SERVICE

971.1 Definition

971.11 Money Order service provides the customer with an instrument for payment 

of a specified sum of money.

971.2 Limitations

971.21 The maximum value for which a domestic postal money order may be 

purchased is $1,000. Other restrictions on the number or dollar value of 

postal money order sales, or both, may be imposed by law or under 

regulations prescribed by the Postal Service.

971.3 Included Services

971.31 A receipt of purchase is provided at no additional cost.

971.32 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.
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971.33 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.

971.34 Inquiries or claims may be filed by the purchaser, payee, or endorsee.

971.4 Other Services

971.41 Reserved

971.5 Fees

971.51 The fees for Money Order service are set forth in Fee Schedule 971.

990 MAILPIECE INFORMATION

991 CONFIRM

991.1 Definition

991.11 Confirm service permits subscribing customers to obtain information, 

electronically in near real time, regarding when and where mailpieces 

undergo barcode scans in mail processing operations. Scan information is 

not guaranteed for every piece of qualifying mail. Destination Confirm is for 

a subscriber's outgoing mail; Origin Confirm is for reply mail incoming to the 

subscriber.

991.12 Mailers may purchase Confirm service by subscribing to one or more of the 

following service levels: Silver, Gold, or Platinum.

991.121 Silver Subscription. The Silver subscription has a term of three months 

and includes the use of one identification (ID) code and up to 15 million 

scans. Subscribers may license the use of additional ID codes for a term of 

three months or until expiration of the subscription, whichever occurs first. 

Subscribers may license the use of additional scans in blocks of 2 million 

scans at any time prior to expiration of the subscription.

991.122 Gold Subscription. The Gold subscription has a term of twelve months and 

includes the use of one ID code and up to 50 million scans. Subscribers 

may license the use of additional ID codes for a term of three months or until 

expiration of the subscription, whichever occurs first. Subscribers may 

license the use of additional scans in blocks of 6 million scans at any time 

prior to expiration of the subscription.
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991.123 Platinum Subscription. The Platinum subscription has a term of twelve 

months and includes the use of three ID codes and unlimited scans. 

Subscribers may license the use of additional ID codes for a term of three 

months or until expiration of the subscription, whichever occurs first.

991.2 Availability

991.21 Confirm service is available to subscribers authorized by the Postal Service 

under schedule 991 for automation compatible mail entered under the 

following classification schedules:

991.3 Mailer Requirements

991.31 Mailers may subscribe to Confirm after applying to, and being authorized by 

the Postal Service. Authorization requires that a customer demonstrate the 

capabilities of producing mailpieces with Confirm-compatible barcodes as 

specified by the Postal Service. Destination Confirm mailers may provide 

electronic notice of entering Confirm mail prior to or contemporaneous with 

mail entry.

991.32 Qualifying mail must bear a barcode or other coding, as specified by the 

Postal Service.

991.4 Other Services

991.41 Confirm neither precludes nor requires any other special services.

991.5 Fees

991.51 The fees for Confirm are set forth in Fee Schedule 991.

991.52 A Gold subscription may be upgraded to a Platinum subscription at any time 

prior to the expiration of the Gold subscription by paying the difference in the 

respective subscription fees. Upgrading does not extend the term of the 

underlying subscription.

Classification Schedule

a. First-Class Mail, including Priority 210

b. Standard Mail 310

c. Periodicals 410

d. Package Services 510
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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 for acquittal of the debt. However, neither a bill nor a 

statement of account need state the precise amount if it contains sufficient 
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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 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 that may qualify as authorized nonprofit organizations or 

associations.
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a. Religious. A nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is one of the 

following:

i. To conduct religious worship;

ii. To support the religious activities of nonprofit organizations whose 

primary purpose is to conduct religious worship; or

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; or

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; or

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 are 

organized for:

i. Relief of the poor and distressed or of the underprivileged;

ii. Advancement of religion;
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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 that meets all the following criteria:
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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 Fee Schedule 

921.

b. Carrier delivery service.

c. General delivery.

d. Post office box service. The fees for post office box service are set forth 

in Fee Schedule 921.

e. Parcel Select Return Service. The rates for Parcel Select Return 

Service are set forth in Rate Schedules 521.2F and 521.2G.

2020 Conditions of Delivery 

2021 General. Except as provided in section 2022, 2030, and 3030, 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 
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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 order will be filed with the post office when the 

agency relationship is terminated; and

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 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.
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 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 mailpiece. All post 

offices will honor 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. Parcel Select Return Service mail does not constitute returned mail 

within the meaning of this section.

2033 Applicable Provisions. The provisions of sections 150, 250, 350, 450, 

550, 935 and 936 apply to forwarding and return.

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; and

d. It is marked by the mailer with a material that is neither readily water 

soluble nor easily rubbed off or smeared, and the marking will be sharp 

and clear.
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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

3031 Postage Payment. Postage must be fully prepaid on all mail at the time of 

mailing, except as authorized by law or this Schedule. The Forever Stamp, 

described in section 3032, is intended for the prepayment of postage for the 

first ounce of First-Class Mail single-piece letter mail, and otherwise may be 

used for the prepayment of postage. 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 specified by the Postal Service. 

Mail deposited without any postage affixed will be returned to the sender 

without any attempt at delivery.

3032 Forever Stamp. The Forever Stamp is sold at the prevailing rate for singlepiece letters, first ounce, in Rate Schedule 221. The Forever Stamp is an 

adhesive stamp within the meaning of section 3040. Once purchased, the 

Forever Stamp may be used for postage equal to the prevailing rate, at the 

time of use, for single-piece letters, first ounce, in Rate Schedule 221.

 3040 Methods for Paying Postage and Fees

Postage for all mail may be prepaid with postage meter indicia, adhesive 

stamps, permit imprint, or other payment methods specified by the Postal 

Service. Prior authorization for use of certain payment methods may be 

required, as specified by the Postal Service. A fee is charged for 

authorization to use a permit imprint, as set forth in Schedule 1000.

3050 Parcel Select Return Service and Bound Printed Matter Return Service 

Postage

Parcel Select Return Service mail that is entered under section 521.27 or 

521.28 may be retrieved by the permit holder prior to payment of postage. 

With the exception of fees charged for Certificate of Mailing service, postage 

on mail in these categories will be determined and paid by the permit holder 

following receipt, in a manner and within a time specified by the Postal 

Service.
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For Parcel Select Return Service mail that is entered under section 521.27 

or 521.28, Certificate of Mailing service may be purchased and fees paid by 

the mailer entering the returned parcel.

3060 Special Service Fees

Fees for special services may be prepaid in any manner appropriate for the 

class of mail indicated or as otherwise 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 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 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 30 minutes square, identical with a quarter of the area 

formed by the intersecting parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude. 

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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.
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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 armed 

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 that is mailed at or 

addressed to an Armed Forces post office and is transported directly to or 

from Armed Forces post offices at the expense of the Department of 

Defense, without transiting any of the 48 contiguous states (including the 

District of Columbia), shall be the applicable local zone rate; provided, 

however, that if the distance from the place of mailing to the embarkation 

point or the distance from the point of debarkation to the place of delivery is 

greater than the local zone for such mail, postage shall be assessed on the 

basis of the distance from the place of mailing to the embarkation point or 

the distance from the point of debarkation to the place of delivery of such 

mail, as the case may be. The word "transiting" does not include enroute 

transfers at coastal gateway cities which are necessary to transport military 

mail directly between military post offices.
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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 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

Except as provided in sections 321.22 and 323.22, the following minimum 

size standards apply to all mailable matter:

a. all items must be at least 0.007 inch thick; and
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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, 330, 430, 521.6, and 530. 

Additional limitations may be applicable to specific subclasses, and rate and 

discount categories as provided in the eligibility provisions for each subclass 

or category.
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RATE SCHEDULES

EXPRESS MAIL

RATE SCHEDULES 121, 122 AND 123

Weight 

 (lbs.) 

Schedule

121

Same Day

Airport 

Service

Schedule

122

Custom 

Designed

Schedule

123

Next Day & 

Second Day

PO to PO

Schedule

123

Next Day & 

Second Day

PO to 

Addressee

0.5 $14.15 $13.85 $16.25

1 17.40 17.10 19.50

2 19.30 19.00 21.40

3 22.40 22.10 24.50

4 25.50 25.20 27.60

5 28.60 28.30 30.70

6 31.70 31.40 33.80

7 34.80 34.50 36.90

8 37.90 37.60 40.00

9 41.00 40.70 43.10

10 43.15 42.85 45.25

11 45.30 45.00 47.40

12 47.45 47.15 49.55

13 49.60 49.30 51.70

14 51.75 51.45 53.85

15 53.90 53.60 56.00

16 56.05 55.75 58.15

17 58.20 57.90 60.30

18 60.35 60.05 62.45

19 62.50 62.20 64.60

20 64.65 64.35 66.75

21 66.80 66.50 68.90

22 68.95 68.65 71.05

23 71.10 70.80 73.20

24 73.25 72.95 75.35

25 75.40 75.10 77.50

26 77.55 77.25 79.65

27 79.70 79.40 81.80

28 81.85 81.55 83.95

29 84.00 83.70 86.10

30 86.15 85.85 88.25

31 88.30 88.00 90.40

32 90.45 90.15 92.55

33 92.60 92.30 94.70

34 94.75 94.45 96.85

35 96.90 96.60 99.00

36 99.05 98.75 101.15

37 101.20 100.90 103.30

38 103.35 103.05 105.45

39 105.50 105.20 107.60

40 107.65 107.35 109.75
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41 $109.80 $109.50 $111.90

42 111.95 111.65 114.05

43 114.10 113.80 116.20

44 116.25 115.95 118.35

45 118.40 118.10 120.50

46 120.55 120.25 122.65

47 122.70 122.40 124.80

48 124.85 124.55 126.95

49 127.00 126.70 129.10

50 129.15 128.85 131.25

51 131.30 131.00 133.40

52 133.45 133.15 135.55

53 135.60 135.30 137.70

54 137.75 137.45 139.85

55 139.90 139.60 142.00

56 142.05 141.75 144.15

57 144.20 143.90 146.30

58 146.35 146.05 148.45

59 148.50 148.20 150.60

60 150.65 150.35 152.75

61 152.80 152.50 154.90

62 154.95 154.65 157.05

63 157.10 156.80 159.20

64 159.25 158.95 161.35

65 161.40 161.10 163.50

66 163.55 163.25 165.65

67 165.70 165.40 167.80

68 167.85 167.55 169.95

69 170.00 169.70 172.10

70 172.15 171.85 174.25

RATE SCHEDULES 121, 122 AND 123 (continued)

Weight 

 (lbs.) 

Schedule

121

Same Day

Airport 

Service

Schedule

122

Custom 

Designed

Schedule

123

Next Day & 

Second Day

PO to PO

Schedule

123

Next Day & 

Second Day

PO to 

Addressee
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SCHEDULES 121, 122 AND 123 NOTES

1. The applicable 1/2-pound rate is charged for matter sent in a flat-rate envelope provided by the 

Postal Service.

2. Add $14.25 for each Pickup On-Demand stop.

3. Add $14.25 for each Custom Designed delivery stop.
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FIRST-CLASS MAIL

RATE SCHEDULE 221

LETTERS AND SEALED PARCELS

Rate

Single-piece

First ounce

Letters $0.410

Flats 0.800

Parcels 1.130

Additional ounces 0.170

Nonmachinable surcharge 0.170

Qualified Business Reply Mail 0.380

Presorted

First ounce

Letters 0.373

Flats 0.699

Additional ounces 0.170

Nonmachinable surcharge 0.170

Automation Letters

Mixed AADC 0.360

AADC 0.341

3-digit 0.334

5-digit 0.312

Additional ounces 0.125

Automation Flats

Mixed ADC 0.686

ADC 0.567

3-digit 0.484

5-digit 0.383

Additional ounces 0.170

Business Parcels

ADC 0.891

3-digit 0.837

5-digit 0.704

Additional ounces 0.170
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SCHEDULE 221 NOTES

1. A mailing fee of $175.00 must be paid once each year at each office of mailing by any person who 

mails at presorted or automation rates. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class 

Mail rate.

2. First-Class Mail rates apply through 13 ounces. Heavier pieces are subject to Priority Mail rates.

3. Add $0.005 per piece for Presorted, Automation Letters and Automation Flats pieces bearing a 

Repositionable Note as defined in DMCS Sections 221.223, 221.326, and 221.336.

4. For nonmachinable, non-barcoded, or less than 2 ounce business parcels (ADC and 3-digit) add $0.05 

per piece.

5. The rate for single-piece, first ounce letters also applies to sales of the Forever Stamp at the time of 

purchase.
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RATE SCHEDULE 222

CARDS

Rate

Regular

Single-piece cards $0.260

Qualified Business Reply Mail 0.230

Presorted 0.241

Automation

Mixed AADC 0.220

AADC 0.208

3-digit 0.204

5-digit 0.191
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SCHEDULE 222 NOTES

1. A mailing fee of $175.00 must be paid once each year at each office of mailing by any person who 

mails at presorted or automation rates. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class 

Mail rate.
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RATE SCHEDULE 223

PRIORITY MAIL

Weight

(lbs.)

Local,

Zones

1, 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8

1 $4.60 $4.60 $4.60 $4.60 $4.60 $4.60 $4.60

2 4.60 4.90 5.30 6.20 6.55 7.00 7.50

3 5.05 5.70 6.40 8.25 9.10 9.65 10.55

4 5.70 6.65 7.70 10.20 11.10 12.20 13.45

5 6.30 7.55 8.90 11.90 12.90 14.35 15.85

6 6.85 8.25 10.00 12.95 13.10 14.75 16.05

7 7.35 8.85 11.00 13.95 14.35 16.40 18.30

8 7.75 9.60 11.95 14.90 15.60 18.00 20.55

9 8.15 10.25 12.50 15.90 16.85 19.60 22.85

10 8.50 10.75 13.10 16.95 18.25 21.30 25.05

11 8.80 11.20 13.65 17.95 19.75 22.90 26.35

12 9.15 11.70 14.20 18.95 21.30 24.10 27.50

13 9.50 12.20 14.75 20.00 22.85 25.05 28.45

14 9.80 12.70 15.35 20.90 24.10 26.50 29.85

15 10.15 13.20 15.90 21.55 24.65 26.75 30.50

16 10.35 13.45 16.20 22.00 25.20 27.35 31.25

17 10.50 13.70 16.50 22.55 25.85 28.05 32.10

18 10.70 13.90 16.80 23.00 26.35 28.60 32.85

19 11.10 14.15 17.10 23.55 27.00 29.30 33.70

20 11.60 14.35 17.40 23.95 27.50 29.85 34.40

21 12.00 14.55 17.70 24.35 27.95 30.40 35.10

22 12.50 14.80 17.95 24.90 28.60 31.10 35.95

23 12.90 15.00 18.45 25.30 29.10 31.65 36.60

24 13.35 15.20 19.00 25.85 29.70 32.35 37.50

25 13.85 15.40 19.65 26.25 30.15 32.85 38.15

26 14.25 15.60 20.25 26.80 30.80 33.55 39.35

27 14.70 15.80 20.85 27.20 31.25 34.05 40.80

28 15.15 16.00 21.40 27.55 31.70 34.55 42.30

29 15.60 16.20 22.05 27.90 32.10 35.00 43.70

30 16.10 16.40 22.65 28.30 32.55 35.50 45.15

31 16.50 16.55 23.25 28.65 32.95 35.95 46.65

32 16.95 16.95 23.85 29.00 33.40 36.80 48.10

33 17.40 17.40 24.40 29.35 33.80 37.85 49.50

34 17.85 17.85 25.05 30.00 34.80 38.90 50.95

35 18.30 18.30 25.65 30.65 35.75 39.95 52.40

36 18.75 18.75 26.25 31.30 36.70 41.05 53.85

37 19.20 19.20 26.95 31.90 37.65 42.10 55.30

38 19.65 19.65 27.50 32.55 38.70 43.10 56.75

39 20.05 20.05 28.25 33.20 39.65 44.20 58.25

40 20.45 20.45 28.90 33.85 40.55 45.20 59.65
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41 $20.85 $20.85 $29.50 $34.20 $41.50 $46.25 $61.10

42 21.25 21.25 30.25 34.90 42.40 47.35 62.55

43 21.65 21.65 30.90 35.70 43.45 48.40 64.00

44 22.05 22.05 31.50 36.50 44.35 49.50 65.45

45 22.45 22.45 32.20 37.25 45.30 50.55 66.90

46 22.85 22.85 32.90 38.00 46.25 51.60 68.35

47 23.25 23.25 33.50 38.80 47.30 52.70 69.75

48 23.65 23.65 34.25 39.60 48.25 53.75 71.25

49 24.05 24.05 34.90 40.30 49.15 54.85 72.70

50 24.40 24.40 35.55 41.10 50.10 55.90 74.15

51 24.85 24.85 36.20 41.90 51.05 56.95 75.60

52 25.20 25.20 36.90 42.70 52.10 58.00 77.05

53 25.65 25.65 37.50 43.45 53.00 59.10 78.50

54 26.00 26.00 38.15 44.25 53.90 60.10 79.90

55 26.45 26.45 38.90 45.05 54.85 61.10 81.35

56 26.80 26.80 39.50 45.75 55.90 62.20 82.85

57 27.25 27.25 40.15 46.50 56.80 63.25 84.30

58 27.60 27.60 40.85 47.30 57.75 64.30 85.70

59 28.05 28.05 41.50 48.10 58.70 65.35 87.20

60 28.40 28.40 42.15 48.90 59.70 66.40 88.65

61 28.85 28.85 42.90 49.65 60.70 67.45 90.10

62 29.20 29.20 43.50 50.45 61.60 68.50 91.50

63 29.65 29.65 44.20 51.25 62.55 69.55 92.95

64 30.00 30.00 44.85 52.05 63.50 70.55 94.45

65 30.45 30.45 45.45 52.70 64.50 71.65 95.90

66 30.80 30.80 46.15 53.50 65.40 72.70 97.30

67 31.25 31.25 46.90 54.30 66.35 73.70 98.80

68 31.60 31.60 47.50 55.10 67.30 74.80 100.20

69 32.05 32.05 48.15 55.90 68.30 75.85 101.65

70 32.45 32.45 48.90 56.65 69.25 76.90 103.10

PRIORITY MAIL (continued)

Weight

(lbs.)

Local,

Zones

1, 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
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SCHEDULE 223 NOTES

1. The 1-pound rate is charged for matter sent in a flat-rate envelope provided by the Postal Service.

2. A rate of $8.95 is charged for matter sent in a flat-rate box provided by the Postal Service.

3. Exception: In Zones 1 - 4 (including Local), parcels weighing less than 20 pounds but measuring more 

than 84 inches in combined length and girth (though not more than 108 inches) are charged the 

applicable rate for a 20-pound parcel (balloon rate). 

4. Exception: In Zones 5 - 8, parcels exceeding one cubic foot are rated at the actual weight or the 

dimensional weight, whichever is greater.

5. Add $14.25 for each Pickup On-Demand stop.
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STANDARD MAIL

RATE SCHEDULE 321A

REGULAR

NONAUTOMATION CATEGORIES

Rate

Letter, minimum piece rate 

Piece Rate

Mixed ADC $0.255

AADC 0.246

Mixed ADC (Nonmachinable) 0.520

ADC (Nonmachinable) 0.440

3-digit (Nonmachinable) 0.411

5-digit (Nonmachinable) 0.328

Destination Entry Discounts

BMC 0.033

SCF 0.042

Flats, minimum piece rate

Piece Rate

Mixed ADC 0.515

ADC 0.461

3-digit 0.427

5-digit 0.363

Destination Entry Discounts

BMC 0.033

SCF 0.042

Flats, piece and pound rate

Piece Rate

Mixed ADC 0.365

ADC 0.311

3-digit 0.277

5-digit 0.213

Pound Rate 0.739

Destination Entry Discounts (off pound rate)

BMC 0.159

SCF 0.203
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Parcels, minimum piece rate

Piece Rate

Mixed ADC (Nonmachinable Parcels) $1.129

ADC (Nonmachinable Parcels) 0.914

3-digit (Nonmachinable Parcels) 0.653

5-digit (Nonmachinable Parcels) 0.607

Destination Entry Discounts

BMC 0.033

SCF 0.042

DDU 0.051

Parcels, piece and pound rate

Piece Rate

Mixed BMC (Machinable Parcels) 0.909

BMC (Machinable Parcels) 0.716

5-digit (Machinable Parcels) 0.346

Mixed ADC (Nonmachinable Parcels) 0.979

ADC (Nonmachinable Parcels) 0.764

3-digit (Nonmachinable Parcels) 0.503

5-digit (Nonmachinable Parcels) 0.457

Pound Rate 0.739

Destination Entry Discounts (off pound rate)

BMC 0.159

SCF 0.203

DDU 0.248

NFM Pieces, minimum piece rate

Piece Rate

Mixed ADC/Mixed BMC 1.028

ADC/BMC 0.767

3-digit 0.506

5-digit 0.460

Destination Entry Discounts

BMC 0.033

SCF 0.042

DDU 0.051

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NONAUTOMATION CATEGORIES (continued)
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NFM Pieces, piece and pound rate

Piece Rate

Mixed ADC/Mixed BMC $0.878

ADC/BMC 0.617

3-digit 0.356

5-digit 0.310

Pound Rate 0.739

Destination Entry Discounts (off pound rate)

BMC 0.159

SCF 0.203

DDU 0.248

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NONAUTOMATION CATEGORIES (continued)
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SCHEDULE 321A NOTES

1. A fee of $175.00 must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk mailing permit.

2. For non-barcoded parcels and NFM pieces, add $0.05 per piece. The surcharge does not apply to 

pieces sorted to 5-digit ZIP Codes.

3. For flats, parcels and NFMs, the mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate, 

whichever is higher. 

4. Letters forwarded as defined in DMCS section 353a are charged $0.35 per piece. Flats forwarded as 

defined in DMCS sectuib 353a are charged $1.05 per piece. Mailpieces forwarded as defined in DMCS 

section 353b are charged the appropriate First-Class Mail Rate for the piece plus the rate multiplied by 

a weighted factor of 2.472.

5. Pieces entered as Customized Market Mail, as defined in DMCS section 321.5, pay $0.460 per piece.

6. Add $0.015 per piece for pieces bearing a Repositionable Note as defined in DMCS section 321.8.
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STANDARD MAIL

RATE SCHEDULE 321B

REGULAR 

AUTOMATION CATEGORIES

Rate

Letters, minimum piece-rate

Piece Rate

Mixed AADC $ 0.252

AADC 0.238

3-digit 0.233

5-digit 0.218

Destination Entry Discounts

BMC 0.033

SCF 0.042

Flats, minimum piece rate

Piece Rate

Mixed ADC 0.477

ADC 0.424

3-digit 0.392

5-digit 0.335

Destination Entry Discounts

BMC 0.033

SCF 0.042

Flats, piece and pound rate

Piece Rate

Mixed ADC 0.328

ADC 0.275

3-digit 0.243

5-digit 0.186

Pound Rate 0.739

Destination Entry Discounts (off pound rate)

BMC 0.159

SCF 0.203
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SCHEDULE 321B NOTES

1. A fee of $175.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for each bulk mailing permit.

2. Letters that weigh more than 3.3 ounces but not more than 3.5 ounces pay the flats piece and pound 

rate but receive a discount off the piece rate equal to the applicable flats minimum piece rate minus the 

applicable letter minimum piece rate corresponding to the correct presort tier.

3. For flats, the mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate, whichever is higher.

4. Add $0.015 per piece for pieces bearing a Repositionable Note as defined in DMCS section 321.8.

5. Letters forwarded as defined in DMCS section 353a are charged $0.35 per piece. Flats forwarded as 

defined in DMCS section 353a are charged $1.05 per piece. Mailpieces forwarded as defined in DMCS 

section 353b are charged the appropriate First-Class Mail Rate for the piece plus the rate multiplied by 

a weighted factor of 2.472.
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RATE SCHEDULE 322

ENHANCED CARRIER ROUTE

Rate

Letters, minimum piece rate

Piece Rate

Basic $ 0.226

High density 0.186

Saturation 0.177

Destination Entry Discounts

BMC 0.033

SCF 0.042

Flats, minimum piece rate

Piece Rate

Basic 0.249

High density 0.205

Saturation 0.187

Destination Entry Discounts

BMC 0.033

SCF 0.042

DDU 0.051

Flats, piece and pound rate

Piece Rate

Basic 0.121

High density 0.077

Saturation 0.059

Pound Rate 0.621

Destination Entry Discounts (off pound rate)

BMC 0.159

SCF 0.203

DDU 0.248

Parcels, minimum piece rate

Piece Rate
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Basic $0.499

High density 0.378

Saturation 0.369

Destination Entry Discounts

BMC 0.033

SCF 0.042

DDU 0.051

Parcels, piece and pound rate

Piece Rate

Basic 0.371

High density 0.250

Saturation 0.241

Pound Rate 0.621

Destination Entry Discounts (off pound rate)

BMC 0.159

SCF 0.203

DDU 0.248

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SCHEDULE 322 NOTES

1. A fee of $175.00 must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk mailing permit.

2. Pieces that do not qualify for letter or flats rate categories are subject to parcels rates.

3. For flats and parcels, the mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate, whichever is 

higher.

4. Pieces that otherwise meet the requirements for high density and saturation letter rates that weigh 

more than 3.3 ounces but not more than 3.5 ounces pay the flats piece and pound rate but receive a 

discount off the piece rate equal to the applicable flats minimum piece rate minus the applicable letter 

minimum piece rate corresponding to the correct density tier.

5. For letter-size pieces, not meeting the automation requirements specified by the Postal Service, the 

mailer pays the flats rate for the applicable density tier.

6. Add $0.015 per piece for pieces bearing a Repositionable Note as defined in DMCS section 322.8.

7. Add $0.015 per piece for flat-shaped and parcel-shaped pieces addressed using detached address 

labels (DALs).

8. Letters forwarded as defined in DMCS section 353a are charged $0.35 per piece. Flats forwarded as 

defined in DMCS section 353a are charged $1.05 per piece. Mailpieces forwarded as defined in DMCS 

section 353b are charged the appropriate First-Class Mail Rate for the piece plus the rate multiplied by 

a weighted factor of 2.472.
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RATE SCHEDULE 323A

NONPROFIT 

REGULAR NONAUTOMATION CATEGORIES

Rate

Letters, minimum piece rate

Piece Rate

Mixed AADC $0.164

AADC 0.155

Mixed ADC (Nonmachinable) 0.429

ADC (Nonmachinable) 0.349

3-digit (Nonmachinable) 0.320

5-digit (Nonmachinable) 0.237

Destination Entry Discounts

BMC 0.033

SCF 0.042

Flats, minimum piece rate

Piece Rate

Mixed ADC 0.389

ADC 0.335

3-digit 0.301

5-digit 0.237

Destination Entry Discounts

BMC 0.033

SCF 0.042

Flats, piece and pound rate

Piece Rate

Mixed ADC 0.263

ADC 0.209

3-digit 0.175

5-digit 0.111

Pound Rate 0.622

Destination Entry Discounts (off pound rate)

BMC 0.159

SCF 0.203
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Parcels, minimum piece rate

Piece Rate

Mixed ADC (Nonmachinable Parcels) $1.003

ADC (Nonmachinable Parcels) 0.788

3-digit (Nonmachinable Parcels) 0.527

5-digit (Nonmachinable Parcels) 0.481

Destination Entry Discounts

BMC 0.033

SCF 0.042

DDU 0.051

Parcels, piece and pound rate

Piece Rate

Mixed BMC (Machinable Parcels) 0.807

BMC (Machinable Parcels) 0.614

5-digit (Machinable Parcels) 0.244

Mixed ADC (Nonmachinable Parcels) 0.877

ADC (Nonmachinable Parcels) 0.662

3-digit (Nonmachinable Parcels) 0.401

5-digit (Nonmachinable Parcels) 0.355

Pound Rate 0.622

Destination Entry Discount (off pound rate)

BMC 0.159

SCF 0.203

DDU 0.248

NFM Pieces, minimum piece rate

Piece Rate

Mixed ADC/Mixed BMC 0.902

ADC/BMC 0.641

3-digit 0.380

5-digit 0.334

Destination Entry Discounts

BMC 0.033

SCF 0.042

NONPROFIT 

REGULAR NONAUTOMATION CATEGORIES (continued)
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DDU 0.051

NFM Pieces, piece and pound rate

Piece Rate

Mixed ADC/Mixed BMC $0.776

ADC/BMC 0.515

3-digit 0.254

5-digit 0.208

Pound Rate 0.622

Destination Entry Discounts (off pound rate)

BMC 0.159

SCF 0.203

DDU 0.248

NONPROFIT 

REGULAR NONAUTOMATION CATEGORIES (continued)
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SCHEDULE 323A NOTES

1. A fee of $175.00 must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk mailing permit.

2. For non-barcoded parcels and NFM pieces, add $0.05 per piece. The surcharge does not apply to 

pieces sorted to 5-digit ZIP Codes.

3. For flats, parcels and NFMs, the mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate, 

whichever is higher. 

4. Letters forwarded as defined in DMCS section 353a are charged $0.35 per piece. Flats forwarded as 

defined in DMCS section 353a are charged $1.05 per piece. Mailpieces forwarded as defined in DMCS 

section 353b are charged the appropriate First-Class Mail Rate for the piece plus the rate multiplied by 

a weighted factor of 2.472.

5. Pieces entered as Customized Market Mail, as defined in DMCS section 321.5, pay $0.334 per piece.

6. Add $0.015 per piece for pieces bearing a Repositionable Note as defined in DMCS section 323.8.
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RATE SCHEDULE 323B

NONPROFIT REGULAR

AUTOMATION CATEGORIES

Rate

Letters, minimum piece rate

Piece Rate

Mixed AADC $ 0.161

AADC 0.147

3-digit 0.142

5-digit 0.127

Destination Entry Discounts 

BMC 0.033

SCF 0.042

Flats, minimum piece rate

Piece Rate

Mixed ADC 0.354

ADC 0.301

3-digit 0.269

5-digit 0.212

Destination Entry Discounts

BMC 0.033

SCF 0.042

Flats, piece and pound rate

Piece Rate

Mixed ADC 0.228

ADC 0.175

3-digit 0.143

5-digit 0.086

Pound Rate 0.622

Destination Entry Discounts (off pound rate)

BMC 0.159

SCF 0.203
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SCHEDULE 323B NOTES

1. A fee of $175.00 must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk mailing permit.

2. Letters that weigh more than 3.3 ounces but not more than 3.5 ounces pay the flats piece and pound 

rate but receive a discount off the piece rate equal to the applicable flats minimum piece rate minus the 

applicable letter minimum piece rate corresponding to the correct presort tier.

3. For flats, the mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate, whichever is higher.

4. Add $0.015 per piece for pieces bearing a Repositionable Note as defined in DMCS section 323.8.

5. Letters forwarded as defined in DMCS section 353a are charged $0.35 per piece. Flats forwarded as 

defined in DMCS section 353a are charged $1.05 per piece. Mailpieces forwarded as defined in DMCS 

section 353b are charged the appropriate First-Class Mail Rate for the piece plus the rate multiplied by 

a weighted factor of 2.472.
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RATE SCHEDULE 324

NONPROFIT ENHANCED CARRIER ROUTE

Rate

Letters, minimum piece rate 

Piece Rate

Basic $0.157

High density 0.117

Saturation 0.108

Destination Entry Discounts

BMC 0.033

SCF 0.042

Flats, minimum piece rate

Piece Rate

Basic 0.180

High density 0.136

Saturation 0.118

Destination Entry Discounts

BMC 0.033

SCF 0.042

DDU 0.051

Flats, piece and pound rate

Piece Rate

Basic 0.091

High density 0.047

Saturation 0.029

Pound Rate 0.432

Destination Entry Discounts (off pound rate)

BMC 0.159

SCF 0.203

DDU 0.248

Parcels, minimum piece rate
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Piece Rate

Basic $0.430

High density 0.309

Saturation 0.300

Destination Entry discounts

BMC 0.033

SCF 0.042

DDU 0.051

Parcels, piece and pound rate

Piece Rate

Basic 0.341

High density 0.220

Saturation 0.211

Pound Rate 0.432

Destination Entry Discounts (off pound rate)

BMC 0.159

SCF 0.203

DDU 0.248

NONPROFIT ENHANCED CARRIER ROUTE (continued)
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SCHEDULE 324 NOTES

1. A fee of $175.00 must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk mailing permit.

2. Pieces that do not qualify for letter or flats rate categories are subject to parcels rates.

3. For flats and parcels, the mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate, whichever is 

higher. 

4. Pieces that otherwise meet the requirements for high density and saturation letter rates that weigh 

more than 3.3 ounces but not more than 3.5 ounces pay the flats piece and pound rate but receive a 

discount off the piece rate equal to the applicable flats minimum piece rate minus the applicable letter 

minimum piece rate corresponding to the correct density tier.

5. For letter-size pieces, not meeting the automation requirements specified by the Postal Service, the 

mailer pays the flats rate for the applicable density tier.

6. Add $0.015 per piece for pieces bearing a Repositionable Note as defined in DMCS section 324.8.

7. Add $0.015 per piece for flat-shaped and parcel-shaped pieces addressed using detached address 

labels (DALs).

8. Letters forwarded as defined in DMCS section 353a are charged $0.35 per piece. Flats forwarded as 

defined in DMCS section 353a are charged $1.05 per piece. Mailpieces forwarded as defined in DMCS 

section 353b are charged the appropriate First-Class Mail Rate for the piece plus the rate multiplied by 

a weighted factor of 2.472.
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PERIODICALS

RATE SCHEDULE 421

OUTSIDE COUNTY (INCLUDING SCIENCE OF AGRICULTURE)

Postage 

Rate Unit Rate

Outside County

Advertising

Destination Delivery Unit Pound $ 0.160

Destination SCF Pound 0.209

Destination ADC Pound 0.219

Zones 1 & 2 Pound 0.239

Zone 3 Pound 0.257

Zone 4 Pound 0.303

Zone 5 Pound 0.372

Zone 6 Pound 0.446

Zone 7 Pound 0.534

Zone 8 Pound 0.610

Nonadvertising

Destination Delivery Unit Pound 0.133

Destination SCF Pound 0.174

Destination ADC Pound 0.182

All other editorial (nonadvertising) Pound 0.199

Science of Agriculture

Advertising

Destination Delivery Unit Pound 0.120

Destination SCF Pound 0.157

Destination ADC Pound 0.164

Zones 1 & 2 Pound 0.179

Zone 3 Pound 0.257

Zone 4 Pound 0.303

Zone 5 Pound 0.372

Zone 6 Pound 0.446

Zone 7 Pound 0.534

Zone 8 Pound 0.610

Nonadvertising

Destination Delivery Unit Pound 0.133

Destination SCF Pound 0.174

Destination ADC Pound 0.182

All other editorial (nonadvertising) Pound 0.199

Piece Rates

Mixed ADC Bundle Pieces
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Nonautomation Nonmachinable Piece $0.534

Nonautomation Machinable Piece 0.431

Automation Nonmachinable Piece 0.504

Automation Machinable Piece 0.404

Automation Letter Piece 0.327

ADC Bundle Pieces

Nonautomation Nonmachinable Piece 0.432

Nonautomation Machinable Piece 0.370

Automation Nonmachinable Piece 0.412

Automation Machinable Piece 0.350

Automation Letter Piece 0.289

SCF/3-Digit Bundle Pieces

Nonautomation Nonmachinable Piece 0.373

Nonautomation Machinable Piece 0.348

Automation Nonmachinable Piece 0.362

Automation Machinable Piece 0.331

Automation Letter Piece 0.275

5-digit Bundle Pieces

Nonautomation Nonmachinable Piece 0.289

Nonautomation Machinable Piece 0.276

Automation Nonmachinable Piece 0.285

Automation Machinable Piece 0.268

Automation Letter Piece 0.211

Carrier Route Bundle Pieces

Basic Piece 0.169

High Density Piece 0.149

Saturation Piece 0.131

Firm bundle\4 Bundle 0.169

Ride-Along Piece

Per Piece Piece 0.155

Discounts

Per-piece editorial discount\5 Piece (0.091)

Bundle Rates

Mixed ADC Sack

Mixed ADC bundle Bundle $0.100

ADC bundle Bundle 0.129

3-digit/SCF bundle Bundle 0.134

5-digit bundle Bundle 0.161

OUTSIDE COUNTY (INCLUDING SCIENCE OF AGRICULTURE) (continued)
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Firm Bundle Bundle 0.079

ADC Sack or Pallet

ADC bundle Bundle 0.038

3-digit/SCF bundle Bundle 0.063

5-digit bundle Bundle 0.095

Carrier Route bundle Bundle 0.104

Firm bundle Bundle 0.048

3-Digit/SCF Sack or Pallet

3-digit/SCF bundle Bundle 0.039

5-digit bundle Bundle 0.084

Carrier Route bundle Bundle 0.095

Firm bundle Bundle 0.045

5-digit Sack or Pallet

5-digit bundle Bundle 0.008

Carrier Route bundle Bundle 0.039

Firm bundle Bundle 0.027

Sack Rates

Mixed ADC Sack

OSCF Entry Sack 0.42

OADC Entry Sack 0.42

ADC Sack

OSCF Entry Sack 1.80

OADC Entry Sack 1.80

OBMC Entry Sack 1.80

DBMC Entry Sack 1.10

DADC Entry Sack 0.60

3-Digit/SCF Sack

OSCF Entry Sack 1.90

OADC Entry Sack 1.90

OBMC Entry Sack 1.90

DBMC Entry Sack 1.20

DADC Entry Sack 1.00

DSCF Entry Sack 0.60

5-Digit/Carrier Route Sack

OSCF Entry Sack $2.24

OADC Entry Sack 2.24

OBMC Entry Sack 2.24

DBMC Entry Sack 1.50

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DADC Entry Sack 1.30

DSCF Entry Sack 0.90

DDU Entry Sack 0.70

Pallet Rates

ADC Pallet

OSCF Entry Pallet 18.61

OADC Entry Pallet 18.61

OBMC Entry Pallet 18.61

DBMC Entry Pallet 13.00

DADC Entry Pallet 8.90

3-Digit/SCF Pallet

OSCF Entry Pallet 22.98

OADC Entry Pallet 22.98

OBMC Entry Pallet 22.98

DBMC Entry Pallet 14.40

DADC Entry Pallet 12.20

DSCF Entry Pallet 6.70

5-Digit Pallet

OSCF Entry Pallet 26.95

OADC Entry Pallet 26.95

OBMC Entry Pallet 26.95

DBMC Entry Pallet 17.50

DADC Entry Pallet 15.50

DSCF Entry Pallet 8.00

DDU Entry Pallet 1.20

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SCHEDULE 421 NOTES

1. The rates in this schedule also apply to Nonprofit (DMCS Section 422.2) and Classroom rate 

categories. These categories receive a 5 percent discount on all components of postage except 

advertising pounds. Moreover, the 5 percent discount does not apply to commingled nonsubscriber, 

nonrequestor, complimentary, and sample copies in excess of the 10 percent allowance under DMCS 

sections 412.34 and 413.42, or to Science of Agriculture mail.

2. Rates do not apply to otherwise Outside County mail that qualifies for the Within County rates in 

Schedule 423.

3. Charges are computed by adding the appropriate per-piece charge, per-bundle charge, per-sack, and 

per-pallet charge to the sum of the editorial (nonadvertising) pound portion and the advertising pound 

portion, as applicable.

4. Firm bundles are charged a single piece charge.

5. For postage calculations, multiply the proportion of editorial (nonadvertising) content by this factor and 

subtract from the applicable piece rate.

6. Advertising pound rate is not applicable to qualifying Nonprofit and Classroom publications containing 

10 percent or less advertising content.

7. For a Ride-Along item enclosed with or attached to a Periodical, add $0.155 per copy.

8. Add $0.015 per piece for pieces bearing a Repositionable Note as defined in DMCS section 424.
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RATE SCHEDULE 423

WITHIN COUNTY

Postage 

Rate Unit Rate 

Delivery Unit Pound $ 0.132

All other zones Pound 0.171

Basic

Nonautomation Piece 0.122

Automation letter Piece 0.055

Automation flat Piece 0.107

3-Digit

Nonautomation Piece 0.110

Automation letter Piece 0.046

Automation flat Piece 0.099

5-Digit

Nonautomation Piece 0.098

Automation letter Piece 0.044

Automation flat Piece 0.093

Carrier Route

Basic Piece 0.056

High density Piece 0.041

Saturation Piece 0.028

Discounts

Worksharing Discount DDU Piece (0.008)

Ride-Along Piece 0.155
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SCHEDULE 423 NOTES

1. Charges are computed by adding the appropriate per-piece charge to the appropriate pound charge.

2. For a Ride-Along item enclosed with or attached to a Periodical, add $0.155 per copy.

3. Add $0.015 per-piece for pieces bearing a Repositionable Note as defined in DMCS section 424.
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PACKAGE SERVICES

RATE SCHEDULE 521.2A

PARCEL POST 

INTER-BMC RATES

Weight

(lbs.)

Zones

1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8

1 $4.38 $4.50 $4.50 $4.50 $4.50 $4.50 $4.50

2 4.50 4.80 5.20 5.67 6.00 6.15 6.15

3 4.95 5.60 6.30 7.02 7.05 7.33 7.93

4 5.60 6.55 7.47 7.78 8.04 8.45 9.25

5 6.20 7.45 8.23 8.59 8.98 9.50 10.50

6 6.75 8.15 8.97 9.36 9.83 10.48 11.77

7 7.25 8.61 9.67 10.09 10.64 11.44 12.88

8 7.65 8.94 10.36 10.79 11.41 12.32 14.08

9 8.05 9.27 10.99 11.47 12.14 13.14 15.21

10 8.40 10.37 11.62 12.12 12.84 13.92 16.17

11 8.70 10.69 12.22 12.75 13.52 14.68 17.08

12 8.96 10.97 12.80 13.36 14.17 15.40 17.96

13 9.14 11.22 13.37 13.95 14.80 16.10 18.80

14 9.32 11.53 13.91 14.53 15.41 16.77 19.61

15 9.48 11.79 14.44 15.09 15.99 17.43 20.40

16 9.62 12.04 14.96 15.64 16.56 18.06 21.16

17 9.80 12.25 15.46 16.18 17.12 18.67 21.89

18 9.93 12.48 15.78 16.70 17.66 19.27 22.61

19 10.10 12.71 16.13 17.21 18.18 19.85 23.30

20 10.22 12.92 16.42 17.71 18.70 20.41 23.98

21 10.37 13.14 16.72 18.20 19.19 20.96 24.64

22 10.49 13.31 17.02 18.69 19.68 21.50 25.28

23 10.63 13.55 17.33 19.16 20.16 22.02 25.90

24 10.73 13.72 17.58 19.62 20.62 22.54 26.51

25 10.87 13.90 17.85 20.08 21.08 23.04 27.11

26 10.97 14.07 18.10 20.53 21.53 23.53 27.69

27 11.12 14.25 18.33 20.97 21.97 24.01 28.26

28 11.21 14.42 18.60 21.40 22.39 24.48 28.82

29 11.34 14.60 18.84 21.83 22.81 24.94 29.36

30 11.44 14.74 19.05 22.24 23.23 25.39 29.90

31 11.57 14.89 19.27 22.66 23.63 25.83 30.42

32 11.65 15.05 19.49 23.06 24.03 26.27 30.94

33 11.75 15.21 19.71 23.46 24.42 26.69 31.44

34 11.87 15.31 19.88 23.86 24.81 27.11 31.93

35 11.97 15.48 20.09 24.25 25.19 27.53 32.42

36 12.06 15.61 20.31 24.63 25.56 27.93 32.90

37 12.16 15.73 20.46 25.01 25.92 28.33 33.37

38 12.25 15.90 20.64 25.38 26.28 28.72 33.83

39 12.36 15.99 20.81 25.76 26.64 29.11 34.28

40 12.45 16.15 21.00 26.12 26.99 29.49 34.73
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41 $12.57 $16.28 $21.15 $26.48 $27.33 $29.87 $35.17

42 12.65 16.39 21.32 26.84 27.67 30.23 35.60

43 12.71 16.51 21.49 27.19 28.01 30.60 36.03

44 12.81 16.60 21.63 27.53 28.34 30.96 36.45

45 12.90 16.74 21.80 27.88 28.66 31.31 36.86

46 12.99 16.85 21.96 28.22 28.98 31.66 37.27

47 13.10 16.98 22.09 28.42 29.30 32.00 37.67

48 13.17 17.08 22.26 28.59 29.62 32.34 38.06

49 13.23 17.20 22.39 28.76 29.92 32.67 38.46

50 13.31 17.28 22.50 28.93 30.23 33.01 38.84

51 13.42 17.41 22.66 29.09 30.53 33.33 39.22

52 13.48 17.51 22.79 29.24 30.83 33.65 39.59

53 13.59 17.59 22.88 29.39 31.12 33.97 39.97

54 13.65 17.73 23.04 29.54 31.41 34.28 40.33

55 13.72 17.77 23.17 29.69 31.70 34.60 40.69

56 13.82 17.93 23.28 29.84 31.98 34.90 41.05

57 13.90 18.01 23.41 29.97 32.26 35.20 41.40

58 13.96 18.10 23.52 30.11 32.54 35.50 41.75

59 14.05 18.19 23.65 30.24 32.82 35.80 42.09

60 14.13 18.28 23.78 30.37 33.09 36.09 42.43

61 14.24 18.41 23.87 30.49 33.36 36.38 42.77

62 14.30 18.47 23.99 30.62 33.62 36.67 43.10

63 14.35 18.58 24.10 30.73 33.88 36.95 43.42

64 14.42 18.64 24.19 30.85 34.14 37.23 43.75

65 14.50 18.75 24.31 30.97 34.40 37.51 44.07

66 14.60 18.84 24.40 31.07 34.66 37.78 44.39

67 14.68 18.93 24.52 31.19 34.91 38.05 44.70

68 14.73 19.01 24.64 31.29 35.16 38.32 45.01

69 14.79 19.07 24.73 31.40 35.41 38.59 45.32

70 14.89 19.19 24.83 31.49 35.65 38.85 45.62

Oversized 50.54 55.19 58.28 69.40 83.99 97.82 127.24

PARCEL POST 

INTER-BMC RATES (continued)

Weight

(lbs.)

Zones

1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
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SCHEDULE 521.2A NOTES

1. For Origin Bulk Mail Center (OBMC) Presort Discount, deduct $1.50 per piece.

2. For BMC Presort Discount, deduct $0.26 per piece.

3. For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece (machinable parcels only).

4. For nonmachinable parcels, add $3.89 per piece.

5. Regardless of weight, any piece that measures more than 108 inches (but not more than 130 inches) in 

combined length and girth must pay the oversized rate.

6. Pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and girth combined and weighing less than 20 pounds are subject 

to a rate equal to that for a 20-pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is addressed.

7. For each Pickup On-Demand stop, add $14.25.
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RATE SCHEDULE 521.2B

PARCEL POST 

INTRA-BMC RATES

Weight

(lbs.)

Local

Zone

Zones

1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5

1 $3.42 $3.67 $3.70 $3.78 $3.96

2 3.80 4.34 4.38 4.47 4.72

3 4.15 4.96 5.00 5.11 5.46

4 4.47 5.37 5.58 5.69 6.13

5 4.76 5.74 6.07 6.21 6.76

6 5.03 6.09 6.53 6.67 7.32

7 5.24 6.42 6.94 7.10 7.86

8 5.42 6.95 7.33 7.50 8.34

9 5.60 7.24 7.69 7.90 8.79

10 5.77 7.55 8.07 8.53 9.21

11 5.93 7.82 8.38 8.86 9.59

12 6.09 8.10 8.69 9.18 9.96

13 6.25 8.28 8.97 9.48 10.30

14 6.39 8.44 9.22 9.81 10.61

15 6.53 8.59 9.49 10.07 10.90

16 6.68 8.74 9.76 10.33 11.20

17 6.80 8.92 10.01 10.61 11.45

18 6.93 9.05 10.25 10.84 11.70

19 7.05 9.20 10.49 11.08 11.94

20 7.19 9.35 10.73 11.28 12.15

21 7.30 9.46 10.95 11.49 12.36

22 7.42 9.62 11.17 11.71 12.55

23 7.53 9.72 11.40 11.93 12.76

24 7.65 9.85 11.61 12.15 12.93

25 7.76 9.96 11.81 12.35 13.11

26 7.86 10.10 12.00 12.56 13.26

27 7.97 10.21 12.21 12.76 13.42

28 8.07 10.31 12.41 12.94 13.59

29 8.18 10.43 12.60 13.13 13.79

30 8.29 10.54 12.78 13.31 13.97

31 8.38 10.65 12.94 13.49 14.17

32 8.46 10.76 13.13 13.67 14.34

33 8.57 10.86 13.29 13.83 14.52

34 8.63 10.96 13.40 14.00 14.69

35 8.70 11.05 13.55 14.16 14.86

36 8.78 11.14 13.66 14.31 15.02

37 8.83 11.26 13.78 14.47 15.18

38 8.89 11.35 13.91 14.62 15.34

39 8.98 11.45 14.04 14.76 15.49

40 9.06 11.52 14.14 14.91 15.64
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41 $9.14 $11.65 $14.29 $15.00 $15.79

42 9.20 11.71 14.39 15.11 15.93

43 9.28 11.79 14.50 15.18 16.07

44 9.37 11.90 14.61 15.26 16.20

45 9.43 11.96 14.70 15.48 16.33

46 9.48 12.09 14.82 15.55 16.57

47 9.57 12.18 14.91 15.63 16.96

48 9.63 12.25 15.03 15.68 17.37

49 9.69 12.35 15.13 15.74 17.77

50 9.75 12.39 15.22 15.80 18.19

51 9.84 12.51 15.30 15.87 18.61

52 9.88 12.60 15.44 15.93 19.05

53 9.95 12.64 15.51 15.96 19.50

54 10.04 12.71 15.56 16.03 19.96

55 10.10 12.79 15.63 16.09 20.15

56 10.14 12.88 15.68 16.16 20.23

57 10.21 12.97 15.70 16.19 20.37

58 10.28 13.04 15.76 16.24 20.46

59 10.35 13.12 15.80 16.29 20.56

60 10.37 13.21 15.83 16.32 20.67

61 10.49 13.29 15.89 16.38 20.76

62 10.52 13.36 15.93 16.46 20.85

63 10.60 13.43 15.95 16.55 20.94

64 10.66 13.51 15.98 16.63 21.04

65 10.71 13.59 16.03 16.71 21.11

66 10.75 13.68 16.06 16.80 21.22

67 10.86 13.75 16.09 16.90 21.29

68 10.91 13.78 16.12 16.95 21.37

69 10.92 13.88 16.15 17.04 21.46

70 10.93 13.95 16.19 17.13 21.54

Oversized 28.82 41.78 42.17 43.01 44.28

PARCEL POST 

INTRA-BMC RATES (continued)

Weight

(lbs.)

Local

Zone

Zones

1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5
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SCHEDULE 521.2B NOTES

1. For barcode discount deduct $0.03 per piece (machinable parcels only).

2. For nonmachinable parcels, add $2.87 per piece.

3. Regardless of weight, any piece that measures more than 108 inches (but not more than 130 inches) in 

combined length and girth must pay the oversized rate.

4. Pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and girth combined and weighing less than 20 pounds are subject 

to a rate equal to that for a 20-pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is addressed.

5. For each Pickup On-Demand stop, add $14.25.
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RATE SCHEDULE 521.2C

 PARCEL POST 

PARCEL SELECT DESTINATION BULK MAIL CENTER RATES

Weight

(lbs.)

Zones

1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5

1 $2.38 $2.72 $3.05 $3.91

2 2.68 3.35 3.99 4.67

3 2.96 3.95 4.85 5.41

4 3.24 4.52 5.58 6.08

5 3.49 5.05 6.10 6.71

6 3.73 5.54 6.53 7.27

7 3.95 5.99 6.92 7.81

8 4.17 6.43 7.28 8.29

9 4.38 6.84 7.66 8.74

10 4.58 7.24 8.48 9.16

11 4.77 7.63 8.81 9.54

12 4.96 8.00 9.13 9.91

13 5.14 8.33 9.43 10.25

14 5.32 8.59 9.76 10.56

15 5.49 8.87 10.02 10.85

16 5.65 9.14 10.28 11.15

17 5.81 9.35 10.56 11.40

18 5.96 9.54 10.79 11.65

19 6.12 9.71 11.03 11.89

20 6.26 9.89 11.23 12.10

21 6.41 10.07 11.41 12.31

22 6.55 10.22 11.60 12.50

23 6.68 10.40 11.77 12.71

24 6.82 10.55 11.93 12.88

25 6.95 10.70 12.08 13.06

26 7.08 10.82 12.23 13.21

27 7.21 10.99 12.37 13.37

28 7.33 11.15 12.49 13.51

29 7.45 11.28 12.65 13.64

30 7.57 11.41 12.76 13.79

31 7.69 11.51 12.86 13.92

32 7.81 11.65 12.98 14.05

33 7.92 11.76 13.10 14.15

34 8.03 11.88 13.19 14.27

35 8.14 12.00 13.31 14.38

 36 8.26 12.58 13.40 14.48

37 8.37 12.68 13.49 14.58

38 8.47 12.80 13.58 14.68

39 8.58 12.91 13.66 14.77

40 8.68 13.02 13.74 14.84
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41 $8.78 $13.15 $13.81 $14.93

42 8.88 13.25 13.90 15.01

43 8.98 13.36 13.98 15.38

44 9.07 13.44 14.05 15.74

45 9.17 13.52 14.24 16.14

46 9.26 13.64 14.30 16.52

47 9.36 13.73 14.36 16.91

48 9.44 13.84 14.44 17.32

49 9.53 13.92 14.50 17.72

50 9.63 14.02 14.54 18.14

51 9.71 14.10 14.60 18.56

52 9.80 14.21 14.66 19.00

53 9.89 14.27 14.71 19.45

54 9.97 14.33 14.77 19.91

55 10.05 14.38 14.83 20.10

56 10.14 14.42 14.86 20.18

57 10.22 14.46 14.90 20.32

58 10.30 14.51 14.95 20.41

59 10.38 14.54 14.99 20.51

60 10.46 14.58 15.02 20.62

61 10.54 14.62 15.07 20.71

62 10.62 14.66 15.16 20.80

63 10.69 14.69 15.24 20.89

64 10.77 14.72 15.30 20.99

65 10.85 14.76 15.38 21.06

66 10.92 14.80 15.48 21.17

67 10.99 14.82 15.54 21.24

68 11.06 14.83 15.61 21.32

69 11.14 14.86 15.68 21.41

70 11.21 14.89 15.77 21.49

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PARCEL SELECT DESTINATION BULK MAIL CENTER RATES (continued)

Weight

(lbs.)

Zones

1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5
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SCHEDULE 521.2C NOTES

1. For nonmachinable parcels, add $2.14 per piece.

2. Regardless of weight, any piece that measures more than 108 inches (but not more than 130 inches) in 

combined length and girth must pay the oversized rate.

3. Pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and girth combined and weighing less than 20 pounds are subject 

to a rate equal to that for a 20-pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is addressed.

4. A mailing fee of $175.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for Parcel Select.
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RATE SCHEDULE 521.2D

PARCEL POST 

PARCEL SELECT DESTINATION SECTIONAL CENTER FACILITY RATES

Weight

(lbs.) Rate

Weight

(lbs.) Rate

1 $1.90 36 $5.81

2 2.11 37 5.88

3 2.30 38 5.94

4 2.47 39 6.02

5 2.63 40 6.08

6 2.79 41 6.14

7 2.93 42 6.22

8 3.07 43 6.28

9 3.21 44 6.34

10 3.33 45 6.40

11 3.45 46 6.47

12 3.57 47 6.53

13 3.69 48 6.58

14 3.79 49 6.64

15 3.92 50 6.70

16 4.03 51 6.76

17 4.14 52 6.80

18 4.24 53 6.85

19 4.35 54 6.90

20 4.45 55 6.97

21 4.54 56 7.02

22 4.64 57 7.07

23 4.73 58 7.12

24 4.83 59 7.18

25 4.91 60 7.22

26 5.00 61 7.26

27 5.09 62 7.31

28 5.18 63 7.36

29 5.26 64 7.42

30 5.34 65 7.45

31 5.42 66 7.50

32 5.51 67 7.55

33 5.58 68 7.58

34 5.66 69 7.64

35 5.74 70 7.68

Oversized 13.56
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SCHEDULE 521.2D NOTES

1. Regardless of weight, any piece that measures more than 108 inches (but not more than 130 inches) in 

combined length and girth must pay the oversized rate.

2. Pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and girth combined and weighing less than 20 pounds are subject 

to a rate equal to that for a 20-pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is addressed.

3. A mailing fee of $175.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for Parcel Select.

4. For nonmachinable parcels sorted to 3-digit ZIP Code areas, add $0.96 per piece.
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PACKAGE SERVICES

RATE SCHEDULE 521.2E

PARCEL POST 

PARCEL SELECT DESTINATION DELIVERY UNIT RATES

Weight

(lbs.) Rate

Weight

(lbs.) Rate

1 $1.40 36 $2.60

2 1.47 37 2.62

3 1.52 38 2.64

4 1.58 39 2.66

5 1.63 40 2.69

6 1.68 41 2.71

7 1.72 42 2.73

8 1.76 43 2.75

9 1.81 44 2.77

10 1.85 45 2.79

11 1.88 46 2.81

12 1.92 47 2.83

13 1.96 48 2.85

14 1.99 49 2.87

15 2.03 50 2.89

16 2.06 51 2.90

17 2.09 52 2.92

18 2.13 53 2.94

19 2.16 54 2.95

20 2.19 55 2.96

21 2.22 56 2.98

22 2.25 57 2.99

23 2.27 58 3.00

24 2.30 59 3.01

25 2.33 60 3.02

26 2.36 61 3.04

27 2.38 62 3.05

28 2.41 63 3.06

29 2.43 64 3.07

30 2.46 65 3.08

31 2.48 66 3.10

32 2.51 67 3.11

33 2.53 68 3.12

34 2.55 69 3.13

35 2.58 70 3.14

Oversized 7.36
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SCHEDULE 521.2E NOTES

1. Regardless of weight, any piece that measures more than 108 inches (but not more than 130 inches) in 

combined length and girth must pay the oversized rate.

2. Pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and girth combined and weighing less than 20 pounds are subject 

to a rate equal to that for a 20-pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is addressed.

3. A mailing fee of $175.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for Parcel Select.
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PACKAGE SERVICES

RATE SCHEDULE 521.2F

PARCEL POST

PARCEL SELECT RETURN SERVICES

RETURN DELIVERY UNIT RATE CATEGORY

Weight

(lbs.) Rate

Weight

(lbs.) Rate

1 $2.20 36 $2.20

2 2.20 37 2.20

3 2.20 38 2.20

4 2.20 39 2.20

5 2.20 40 2.20

6 2.20 41 2.20

7 2.20 42 2.20

8 2.20 43 2.20

9 2.20 44 2.20

10 2.20 45 2.20

11 2.20 46 2.20

12 2.20 47 2.20

13 2.20 48 2.20

14 2.20 49 2.20

15 2.20 50 2.20

16 2.20 51 2.20

17 2.20 52 2.20

18 2.20 53 2.20

19 2.20 54 2.20

20 2.20 55 2.20

21 2.20 56 2.20

22 2.20 57 2.20

23 2.20 58 2.20

24 2.20 59 2.20

25 2.20 60 2.20

26 2.20 61 2.20

27 2.20 62 2.20

28 2.20 63 2.20

29 2.20 64 2.20

30 2.20 65 2.20

31 2.20 66 2.20

32 2.20 67 2.20

33 2.20 68 2.20

34 2.20 69 2.20

35 2.20 70 2.20

Oversized 8.08
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SCHEDULE 521.2F NOTES

1. Regardless of weight, any parcel that measures more than 108 inches (but not more than 130 inches) 

in combined length and girth must pay the oversized rate.
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PACKAGE SERVICES

RATE SCHEDULE 521.2G

 PARCEL POST

PARCEL SELECT RETURN SERVICE

RETURN BMC RATE CATEGORY 

MACHINABLE PIECES

Weight

(lbs.)

 Zones

1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5

1 $2.22 $2.25 $2.33 $2.51

2 2.89 2.93 3.02 3.27

3 3.51 3.55 3.66 4.01

4 3.92 4.13 4.24 4.68

5 4.29 4.62 4.76 5.31

6 4.64 5.08 5.22 5.87

7 4.93 5.49 5.65 6.41

8 5.50 5.88 6.05 6.89

9 5.79 6.24 6.45 7.34

10 6.04 6.62 7.08 7.76

11 6.19 6.93 7.41 8.14

12 6.38 7.24 7.73 8.51

13 6.55 7.52 8.03 8.85

14 6.71 7.77 8.36 9.16

15 6.84 8.04 8.62 9.45

16 6.98 8.31 8.88 9.75

17 7.15 8.56 9.16 10.00

18 7.26 8.80 9.39 10.25

19 7.42 9.04 9.63 10.49

20 7.54 9.23 9.83 10.70

21 7.66 9.41 10.04 10.91

22 7.79 9.56 10.26 11.10

23 7.90 9.77 10.48 11.31

24 8.00 9.91 10.70 11.48

25 8.11 10.07 10.90 11.66

26 8.23 10.21 11.11 11.81

27 8.34 10.37 11.31 11.97

28 8.42 10.52 11.45 12.14

29 8.53 10.68 11.58 12.34

30 8.64 10.80 11.71 12.52

31 8.74 10.91 11.82 12.72

32 8.86 11.05 11.95 12.89

33 8.93 11.18 12.05 13.07

34 9.04 11.28 12.16 13.21

35 9.11 11.42 12.25 13.33
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SCHEDULE 521.2G NOTES

1. Parcels that weigh less than 20 pounds but measure more than 84 inches in combined length and girth 

are charged the applicable rate for a 20-pound parcel.
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PACKAGE SERVICES

RATE SCHEDULE 521.2G (continued)

PARCEL POST

PARCEL SELECT RETURN SERVICE

 RETURN BMC RATE CATEGORY 

NONMACHINABLE PIECES

Weight

(lbs.)

 Zones

1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5

 1 $5.09 $5.12 $5.20 $5.38

2 5.76 5.80 5.89 6.14

3 6.38 6.42 6.53 6.88

4 6.79 7.00 7.11 7.55

5 7.16 7.49 7.63 8.18

6 7.51 7.95 8.09 8.74

7 7.80 8.36 8.52 9.28

8 8.37 8.75 8.92 9.76

9 8.66 9.11 9.32 10.21

10 8.91 9.49 9.95 10.63

11 9.06 9.80 10.28 11.01

12 9.25 10.11 10.60 11.38

13 9.42 10.39 10.90 11.72

14 9.58 10.64 11.23 12.03

15 9.71 10.91 11.49 12.32

16 9.85 11.18 11.75 12.62

17 10.02 11.43 12.03 12.87

18 10.13 11.67 12.26 13.12

19 10.29 11.91 12.50 13.36

20 10.41 12.10 12.70 13.57

21 10.53 12.28 12.91 13.78

22 10.66 12.43 13.13 13.97

23 10.77 12.64 13.35 14.18

24 10.87 12.78 13.57 14.35

25 10.98 12.94 13.77 14.53

26 11.10 13.08 13.98 14.68

27 11.21 13.24 14.18 14.84

28 11.29 13.39 14.32 15.01

29 11.40 13.55 14.45 15.21

30 11.51 13.67 14.58 15.39

31 11.61 13.78 14.69 15.59

32 11.73 13.92 14.82 15.76

33 11.80 14.05 14.92 15.94

34 11.91 14.15 15.03 16.08

35 11.98 14.29 15.12 16.20

36 12.10 14.43 15.25 16.35

37 12.19 14.52 15.33 16.42
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38 $12.24 $14.61 $15.39 $16.48

39 12.31 14.71 15.45 16.54

40 12.36 14.77 15.49 16.61

41 12.45 14.88 15.54 16.67

42 12.48 14.95 15.60 16.72

43 12.53 15.03 15.66 16.75

44 12.60 15.10 15.71 16.79

45 12.64 15.16 15.89 16.84

46 12.72 15.25 15.93 16.87

47 12.78 15.30 15.96 16.91

48 12.82 15.39 15.99 16.95

49 12.89 15.46 16.02 16.98

50 12.90 15.52 16.05 17.02

51 12.99 15.57 16.08 17.07

52 13.03 15.67 16.12 17.10

53 13.05 15.71 16.13 17.14

54 13.11 15.73 16.17 17.17

55 13.15 15.76 16.20 17.21

56 13.20 15.78 16.23 17.25

57 13.26 15.78 16.23 17.29

58 13.31 15.81 16.25 17.33

59 13.35 15.82 16.27 17.37

60 13.41 15.83 16.27 17.40

61 13.45 15.84 16.30 17.44

62 13.49 15.85 16.36 17.47

63 13.54 15.85 16.42 17.52

64 13.59 15.85 16.45 17.56

65 13.62 15.89 16.50 17.59

66 13.68 15.89 16.56 17.63

67 13.73 15.90 16.63 17.67

68 13.73 15.90 16.66 17.70

69 13.80 15.90 16.72 17.75

70 13.84 15.90 16.77 17.79

Oversized 27.39 27.78 28.62 29.89

PARCEL POST

PARCEL SELECT RETURN SERVICE

 RETURN BMC RATE CATEGORY 

NONMACHINABLE PIECES (continued)

Weight

(lbs.)

 Zones

1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5
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SCHEDULE 521.2G NOTES

1. Parcels that weigh less than 20 pounds but measure more than 84 inches in combined length and girth 

are charged the applicable rate for a 20-pound parcel. Regardless of weight, any parcel that measures 

more than 108 inches (but not more than 130 inches) in combined length and girth must pay the 

oversized rate.
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PACKAGE SERVICES

RATE SCHEDULE 522A

BOUND PRINTED MATTER

SINGLE-PIECE RATES

Weight

(lbs.)

Zones

1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8

1.0 $2.12 $2.17 $2.23 $2.30 $2.38 $2.45 $2.62

1.5 2.12 2.17 2.23 2.30 2.38 2.45 2.62

2.0 2.21 2.27 2.35 2.45 2.55 2.65 2.87

2.5 2.30 2.38 2.48 2.60 2.73 2.85 3.13

3.0 2.39 2.48 2.60 2.75 2.90 3.05 3.38

3.5 2.48 2.59 2.73 2.90 3.08 3.25 3.64

4.0 2.57 2.69 2.85 3.05 3.25 3.45 3.89

4.5 2.66 2.80 2.98 3.20 3.43 3.65 4.15

5.0 2.75 2.90 3.10 3.35 3.60 3.85 4.40

6.0 2.93 3.11 3.35 3.65 3.95 4.25 4.91

7.0 3.11 3.32 3.60 3.95 4.30 4.65 5.42

8.0 3.29 3.53 3.85 4.25 4.65 5.05 5.93

9.0 3.47 3.74 4.10 4.55 5.00 5.45 6.44

10.0 3.65 3.95 4.35 4.85 5.35 5.85 6.95

11.0 3.83 4.16 4.60 5.15 5.70 6.25 7.46

12.0 4.01 4.37 4.85 5.45 6.05 6.65 7.97

13.0 4.19 4.58 5.10 5.75 6.40 7.05 8.48

14.0 4.37 4.79 5.35 6.05 6.75 7.45 8.99

15.0 4.55 5.00 5.60 6.35 7.10 7.85 9.50
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SCHEDULE 522A NOTES

1. For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece (machinable parcels and automatable flats only).

2. For flats, deduct $0.16 per piece.
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 PACKAGE SERVICES

RATE SCHEDULE 522B

BOUND PRINTED MATTER

PRESORTED AND CARRIER ROUTE RATES

FLATS, PARCELS, AND NONMACHINABLE PARCELS

Flats

Zones

1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8

Per-Piece

Presorted $1.289 $1.289 $1.289 $1.289 $1.289 $1.289 $1.289

Carrier Route 1.178 1.178 1.178 1.178 1.178 1.178 1.178

Per Pound 0.122 0.148 0.195 0.249 0.311 0.359 0.477

Parcels and Nonmachinable Parcels

Zones

1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8

Per-Piece

Presorted $1.447 $1.447 $1.447 $1.447 $1.447 $1.447 $1.447

Carrier Route 1.336 1.336 1.336 1.336 1.336 1.336 1.336

Per Pound 0.122 0.148 0.195 0.249 0.311 0.359 0.477
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SCHEDULE 522B NOTES

1. For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece (machinable parcels and automatable flats only). 

Barcode discount is not available for Carrier Route rates.
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PACKAGE SERVICES

RATE SCHEDULE 522C

BOUND PRINTED MATTER

PRESORTED RATES, DESTINATION ENTRY

FLATS, PARCELS, AND NONMACHINABLE PARCELS

Flats

DBMC

DDU DSCF

Zones

1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5

Per Piece $0.505 $0.589 $0.972 $0.972 $0.972 $0.972

Per Pound 0.040 0.083 0.086 0.124 0.164 0.218

Parcels and Nonmachinable Parcels

DBMC

DDU DSCF

Zones

1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5

Per Piece $0.663 $0.747 $1.130 $1.130 $1.130 $1.130

Per Pound 0.040 0.083 0.086 0.124 0.164 0.218
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SCHEDULE 522C NOTES

1. For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece (machinable parcels and automatable flats only). 

Barcode discount is not available for carrier route parcels, or parcels entered at DDU or DSCF rates or 

DBMC mail entered at an ASF (except Phoenix, AZ, ASF); or flats entered at DDU rates, or carrier 

route rates.

2. A mailing fee of $175.00 must be paid once each 12-month period to mail at any destination entry 

Bound Printed Matter rate.

3. The DDU rate is not available for flats that weigh 1 pound or less.
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PACKAGE SERVICES

RATE SCHEDULE 522D

BOUND PRINTED MATTER

CARRIER ROUTE RATES, DESTINATION ENTRY

FLATS, PARCELS, AND NONMACHINABLE PARCELS

Flats

DBMC

DDU DSCF

Zones

1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5

Per Piece $0.394 $0.478 $0.861 $0.861 $0.861 $0.861

Per Pound 0.040 0.083 0.086 0.124 0.164 0.218

Parcels and Nonmachinable Parcels

DBMC

DDU DSCF

Zones

1 & 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5

Per Piece $0.552 $0.636 $1.019 $1.019 $1.019 $1.019

Per Pound 0.040 0.083 0.086 0.124 0.164 0.218
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SCHEDULE 522D NOTES

1. A mailing fee of $175.00 must be paid once each 12-month period to mail at any destination entry 

Bound Printed Matter rate.
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PACKAGE SERVICES

RATE SCHEDULE 523

MEDIA MAIL 

Rate

First Pound

 Single-Piece $2.13

 5-Digit Presort 1.30

 Basic Presort 1.80

Each additional pound, through 7 pounds 0.34

Each additional pound, over 7 pounds 0.34
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SCHEDULE 523 NOTES

1. A mailing fee of $175.00 must be paid once each 12-month period to mail at any Media Mail presorted 

rate.

2. For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece (machinable parcels only). Barcode discount is not 

available for pieces mailed at the 5-digit rate.
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PACKAGE SERVICES

RATE SCHEDULE 524

LIBRARY MAIL 

Rate

First Pound

 Single-Piece $2.02

 5-Digit Presort 1.24

 Basic Presort 1.71

Each additional pound, through 7 pounds 0.32

Each additional pound, over 7 pounds 0.32
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SCHEDULE 524

1. A mailing fee of $175.00 must be paid once each 12-month period to mail at any Library Mail presorted 

rate.

2. For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece (machinable parcels only). Barcode discount is not 

available for pieces mailed at the 5-digit rate.
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NEGOTIATED SERVICE AGREEMENTS

HSBC NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INC. NSA

RATE SCHEDULE 613A

(FIRST YEAR OF AGREEMENT)

Volume Block Incremental Discounts

615,000,001 to 655,000,000 2.5¢

655,000,001 to 675,000,000 3.0¢

675,000,001 to 695,000,000 3.5¢

695,000,001 to 715,000,000 4.0¢

715,000,001 to 735,000,000 4.5¢

735,000,001 and above 5.0¢
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HSBC NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INC. NSA

RATE SCHEDULE 613B

(SECOND YEAR OF AGREEMENT)

Volume Block Incremental Discounts

725,000,001 to 765,000,000 2.5¢

765,000,001 to 785,000,000 3.0¢

785,000,001 to 805,000,000 3.5¢

805,000,001 to 825,000,000 4.0¢

825,000,001 to 845,000,000 4.5¢

845,000,001 and above 5.0¢
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HSBC NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INC. NSA

RATE SCHEDULE 613C

(THIRD YEAR OF AGREEMENT)

Volume Block Incremental Discounts

810,000,001 to 850,000,000 2.5¢

850,000,001 to 870,000,000 3.0¢

870,000,001 to 890,000,000 3.5¢

890,000,001 to 910,000,000 4.0¢

910,000,001 to 930,000,000 4.5¢

930,000,001 and above 5.0¢
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HSBC NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INC. NSA

RATE SCHEDULE 613D

FOR ADJUSTED THRESHOLDS (A.T.)

Volume Block Incremental Discounts

A.T. to A.T. + 40,000,000 2.5¢

A.T. + 40,000,001 to A.T. + 60,000,000 3.0¢

A.T. + 60,000,001 to A.T. + 80,000,000 3.5¢

A.T. + 80,000,001 to A.T. + 100,000,000 4.0¢

A.T. + 100,000,001 to A.T. + 120,000,000 4.5¢

A.T. + 120,000,001 and above 5.0¢
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BOOKSPAN NSA

RATE SCHEDULE 620A

1

 Volume block beginning and ending thresholds are subject to adjustment for mergers or 

acquisitions by adding the new entities’ volume in accordance with DMCS § 620.24.

(FIRST YEAR OF AGREEMENT)

Volume Block1 Incremental Discounts

 87,000,001 to 120,000,000 2.0¢

120,000,001 to 150,000,000 3.0¢
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BOOKSPAN NSA

RATE SCHEDULE 620B

1

 Volume block beginning and ending thresholds are subject to adjustment for mergers or 

acquisitions by adding the new entities’ volume in accordance with DMCS § 620.24.

(SECOND YEAR OF AGREEMENT)

Volume Block1 Incremental Discounts

 85,000,001 to 110,000,000 2.0¢

110,000,001 to 150,000,000 3.0¢
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BOOKSPAN NSA

RATE SCHEDULE 620C

1

 Volume block beginning and ending thresholds are subject to adjustment for mergers or 

acquisitions by adding the new entities’ volume in accordance with DMCS § 620.24.

(THIRD YEAR OF AGREEMENT)

Volume Block1 Incremental Discounts

 94,000,001 to 100,000,000 1.0¢

100,000,001 to 120,000,000 2.0¢

120,000,001 to 150,000,000 3.0¢
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BRADFORD GROUP NSA

RATE SCHEDULE 621A

(FIRST YEAR OF AGREEMENT)

ELIGIBLE STANDARD MAIL LETTERS

ELIGIBLE STANDARD MAIL FLATS

1

 Volume block beginning and ending thresholds are subject to adjustment for mergers, 

acquisitions, sales, or closures in accordance with DMCS § 621.24.

Volume Block1 Incremental Discounts

147,000,000 to 157,000,000 1.5¢

157,000,001 to 167,000,000 2.0¢

167,000,001 to 177,000,000 2.5¢

177,000,001 to 183,000,000 3.0¢

Volume Block1 Incremental Discounts

53,500,000 to 55,500,000 1.0¢

55,500,001 to 57,500,000 1.2¢

57,500,001 to 59,500,000 1.5¢

59,500,001 to 61,500,000 2.0¢
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BRADFORD GROUP NSA

RATE SCHEDULE 621B

(SECOND YEAR OF AGREEMENT)

ELIGIBLE STANDARD MAIL LETTERS

ELIGIBLE STANDARD MAIL FLATS

1

 Volume block beginning and ending thresholds are subject to adjustment for mergers, 

acquisitions, sales, or closures in accordance with DMCS § 621.24.

Volume Block1 Incremental Discounts

147,000,000 to 157,000,000 1.5¢

157,000,001 to 167,000,000 2.0¢

167,000,001 to 177,000,000 2.5¢

177,000,001 to 183,000,000 3.0¢

Volume Block1 Incremental Discounts

54,500,000 to 56,500,000 1.0¢

56,500,001 to 58,500,000 1.2¢

58,500,001 to 60,500,000 1.5¢

60,500,001 to 62,500,000 2.0¢
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BRADFORD GROUP NSA

RATE SCHEDULE 621C

(THIRD YEAR OF AGREEMENT)

ELIGIBLE STANDARD MAIL LETTERS

ELIGIBLE STANDARD MAIL FLATS

1

 Volume block beginning and ending thresholds are subject to adjustment for mergers, 

acquisitions, sales, or closures in accordance with DMCS § 621.24.

Volume Block1 Incremental Discount

147,000,000 to 157,000,000 1.5¢

157,000,001 to 167,000,000 2.0¢

167,000,001 to 177,000,000 2.5¢

177,000,001 to 183,000,000 3.0¢

Volume Block1 Incremental Discount

57,000,000 to 59,000,000 1.0¢

59,000,001 to 61,000,000 1.2¢

61,000,001 to 63,000,000 1.5¢

63,000,001 to 65,000,000 2.0¢
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION NSA

RATE SCHEDULE 630A

(FIRST-CLASS MAIL IMPROVED MAIL PROCESSING PERFORMANCE)

Incremental Improvement Rate Incentive (per piece)

0.1% $0.00032

0.2% $0.00065

0.3% $0.00097

0.4% $0.00129

0.5% $0.00162

0.6% $0.00194

0.7% $0.00227

0.8% $0.00260

0.9% $0.00292

1.0% $0.00325

1.1% $0.00358

1.2% $0.00391

1.3% $0.00424

1.4% $0.00457

1.5% $0.00483

1.6% $0.00506

1.7% $0.00529

1.8% $0.00552

1.9% $0.00575
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SCHEDULE 630A NOTES

1. All discounts will be paid in the form of a refund at the end of each Postal Fiscal Quarter in accordance 

with section 630.4 of the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule (DMCS).

2. Per-piece rate incentives deducted from per-piece rates for letter-rated items in Rate Schedule 221.
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION NSA

RATE SCHEDULE 630B

(FIRST-CLASS MAIL REDUCED RETURN RATES)

Incremental Improvement Rate Incentive

Schedule A (per piece)

Rate Incentive

Schedule B (per piece)

10.0% $0.00022 $0.00360

20.0% $0.00037 $0.00390

30.0% $0.00053 $0.00420

40.0% $0.00068 $0.00450

50.0% $0.00083 $0.00480

60.0% $0.00099 $0.00510

70.0% $0.00114 $0.00540

80.0% $0.00130 $0.00570

90.0% $0.00145 $0.00600
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SCHEDULE 630B NOTES

1. All discounts will be paid in the form of a refund at the end of each Postal Fiscal Quarter in accordance 

with section 630.4 of the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule (DMCS).

2. Per-piece rate incentives deducted from per-piece rates for letter-rated items in Rate Schedule 221.
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION NSA

RATE SCHEDULE 630C

(FIRST-CLASS MAIL REDUCED FORWARDING RATES)

Incremental Improvement Rate Incentive (per piece)

10% $0.00013

20% $0.00030

30% $0.00047

40% $0.00064

50% $0.00081

60% $0.00098

70% $0.00116

80% $0.00133

90% $0.00150
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SCHEDULE 630C NOTES

1. All discounts will be paid in the form of a refund at the end of each Postal Fiscal Quarter in accordance 

with section 630.4 of the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule (DMCS).

2. Per-piece rate incentives deducted from per-piece rates for letter-rated items in Rate Schedule 221.
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION NSA

RATE SCHEDULE 630D

(STANDARD MAIL LETTERS

IMPROVED MAIL PROCESSING PERFORMANCE)

Incremental Improvement Rate Incentive (per piece)

0.1% $0.00024

0.2% $0.00049

0.3% $0.00073

0.4% $0.00097

0.5% $0.00122

0.6% $0.00146

0.7% $0.00171

0.8% $0.00195

0.9% $0.00220

1.0% $0.00244

1.1% $0.00269

1.2% $0.00294

1.3% $0.00319

1.4% $0.00343

1.5% $0.00363

1.6% $0.00379

1.7% $0.00396

1.8% $0.00419

1.9% $0.00466
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SCHEDULE 630D NOTES

1. All discounts will be paid in the form of a refund at the end of each Postal Fiscal Quarter in accordance 

with section 630.4 of the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule (DMCS).

2. Per-piece rate incentives deducted from per-piece rates for letter-rated items in Rate Schedules 321B 

or 322.
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION NSA

RATE SCHEDULE 630E

(STANDARD MAIL LETTERS

REDUCED UNDELIVERABLE-AS-ADDRESSED RATES)

Incremental Improvement Rate Incentive (per piece)

10% $0.00040

20% $0.00060

30% $0.00100

40% $0.00110

50% $0.00130

60% $0.00150

70% $0.00170

80% $0.00170

90% $0.00170
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SCHEDULE 630E NOTES

1. All discounts will be paid in the form of a refund at the end of each Postal Fiscal Quarter in accordance 

with section 630.4 of the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule (DMCS).

2. Per-piece rate incentives deducted from per-piece rates for letter-rated items in Rate Schedule 321B or 

322.
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FEE SCHEDULES

FEE SCHEDULE 911

ADDRESS CORRECTIONS

Description Fee

Manual correction, each $0.50

Electronic correction, each

 First-Class Mail 0.06

 Other 0.25

Automated correction (Letters Only)

 First-Class Mail

 First two notices, each1 0.00

 Additional notices, each2 0.05

 Standard Mail

 First two notices, each1 0.02

 Additional notices, each2 0.15
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SCHEDULE 911 NOTES

1. For a given address change.

2. After the second notice for a given address change.
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FEE SCHEDULE 912

ZIP CODING OF MAILING LISTS

Description Fee

Per 1,000 addresses, or fraction $110.00

CORRECTION OF MAILING LISTS

Description Fee

Per submitted address $0.33

Minimum charge per list (30 items) 9.90

ADDRESS CHANGES FOR ELECTION BOARDS 

AND REGISTRATION COMMISSIONS

Description Fee

Per change of address $0.32

SEQUENCING OF ADDRESS CARDS

Description Fee

Per correction $0.33

Insertion of blanks 0.00
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SCHEDULE 912 NOTES

1. 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 routes involved.
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FEE SCHEDULE 921

POST OFFICE BOXES AND CALLER SERVICE

I. Post Office Boxes

Semi-annual Box Fees

Fee Group

Box Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E

1 $ 42.00 $ 35.00 $ 28.00 $ 20.00 $ 18.00 $ 13.00 $ 10.00 $ 0.00

2 64.00 54.00 46.00 34.00 26.00 20.00 16.00 0.00

3 118.00 94.00 84.00 52.00 48.00 35.00 28.00 0.00

4 242.00 184.00 150.00 102.00 88.00 62.00 48.00 0.00

5 390.00 326.00 250.00 196.00 148.00 110.00 86.00 0.00

Key Duplication and Lock Charges

Description Fee

Key duplication or replacement $ 6.00

Post office box lock replacement 14.00

II. Caller Service

Semi-annual Caller Service Fees

Group 1 630.00

Group 2 550.00

Group 3 485.00

Group 4 475.00

Group 5 465.00

Group 6 415.00

Group 7 370.00

Annual Call Number Reservation Fee 38.00
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SCHEDULE 921 NOTES

1. When the Postal Service determines not to provide carrier delivery to a customer’s physical address or 

business location that constitutes a potential carrier delivery point, as defined by the Postal Service, 

that customer becomes eligible for one post office box at the Group E fee.

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 larger.
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FEE SCHEDULE 931

BUSINESS REPLY MAIL

Description Fee

Regular (no account maintenance fee)

Permit fee (per year) $175.00

Per-piece charge 0.70

Regular (with account maintenance fee)

Permit fee (per year) 175.00

Account maintenance fee (per year) 550.00

Per-piece charge 0.08

Qualified Business Reply Mail, low-volume

Permit fee (per year) 175.00

Account maintenance fee (per year) 550.00

Per-piece charge, basic 0.05

Qualified Business Reply Mail, high-volume

Permit fee (per year) 175.00

Account maintenance fee (per year) 550.00

Quarterly fee 1,800.00

Per-piece charge, high-volume 0.005

Bulk Weight Averaged

Permit fee (per year) 175.00

Account maintenance fee (per year) 550.00

Per-piece charge, bulk weight averaged 0.011

Monthly maintenance fee 900.00
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FEE SCHEDULE 932

MERCHANDISE RETURN SERVICE

Description Fee

Permit fee (per year) $175.00

Account maintenance fee (per year) 550.00

Per-piece charge 0.00
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FEE SCHEDULE 933

RESERVED
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FEE SCHEDULE 934

RESERVED
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FEE SCHEDULE 935

BULK PARCEL RETURN SERVICE

Description Fee

Permit fee (per year) $175.00

Account maintenance fee (per year) 550.00

Per-piece charge 2.10
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FEE SCHEDULE 936

SHIPPER PAID FORWARDING

Description Fee

Account maintenance fee (per year) $550.00
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FEE SCHEDULE 937

PREMIUM FORWARDING SERVICE

Description Fee

Enrollment fee $10.00

Weekly reshipment fee $ 11.95
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FEE SCHEDULE 941

CERTIFIED MAIL

Description Fee

Fee per piece, in addition to postage $2.65
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FEE SCHEDULE 942

REGISTERED MAIL

Declared Value Fee

(in addition to postage)

$ 0.00 ................................$9.50

0.01 to 100................................10.15

100.01 to 500................................11.25

500.01 to 1,000................................12.35

1,000.01 to 2,000................................13.45

2,000.01 to 3,000................................14.55

3,000.01 to 4,000................................15.65

4,000.01 to 5,000................................16.75

5,000.01 to 6,000................................17.85

6,000.01 to 7,000................................18.95

7,000.01 to 8,000................................20.05

8,000.01 to 9,000................................21.15

9,000.01 to 10,000................................22.25

10,000.01 to 11,000................................23.35

11,000.01 to 12,000................................24.45

12,000.01 to 13,000................................25.55

13,000.01 to 14,000................................26.65

14,000.01 to 15,000................................27.75

15,000.01 to 16,000................................28.85

16,000.01 to 17,000................................29.95

17,000.01 to 18,000................................31.05

18,000.01 to 19,000................................32.15

19,000.01 to 20,000................................33.25

20,000.01 to 21,000................................34.35

21,000.01 to 22,000................................35.45

22,000.01 to 23,000................................36.55

23,000.01 to 24,000................................37.65

24,000.01 to 25,000................................38.75

25,000.01 to $15 million...............................38.75 ......................... plus $1.10 handling charge for 

each $1,000 or fraction 

thereof over $25,000.00

Over $15 million.............................................16,511.25 ......................... plus amount determined by the 

Postal Service based on 

weight, space, and value
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SCHEDULE 942 NOTES

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.
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FEE SCHEDULE 943

INSURANCE

Description Fee

Express Mail Insurance

 Merchandise coverage

 $0.01 to 100.00 $0.00

 100.01 to 200.00 0.75

 200.01 to 500.00 2.10

 500.01 to 5,000.00 $2.10 plus

$1.35 for each

$500 or fraction

thereof over

$500.00

Document reconstruction coverage

$0.00 to 100.00 0.00

Regular Insurance

Amount of coverage

$0.01 to 50.00 1.65

50.01 to 100.00 2.05

100.01 to 200.00 2.45

200.01 to 300.00 4.60

300.01 to 5,000.00 $4.60 plus $.90

for each $100 or

fraction thereof

over $300.00

Bulk Insurance

Amount of coverage

$0.01 to 50.00 0.85

50.01 to 100.00 1.25

100.01 to 200.00 1.65

200.01 to 300.00 3.80

300.01 to 5,000.00 $3.80 plus $.90

for each $100 or

fraction thereof

over $300.00
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SCHEDULE 943 NOTES

1. Fees for bulk insurance represent a discount of $0.80. 
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FEE SCHEDULE 944

COLLECT ON DELIVERY

Description Fee

Amount to be collected, or Insurance Coverage Desired

$ 0.01 to $ 50...................................................................$5.10 

50.01 to 100.....................................................................6.25

100.01 to 200.....................................................................7.40 

200.01 to 300.....................................................................8.55 

300.01 to 400.....................................................................9.70 

400.01 to 500...................................................................10.85

500.01 to 600...................................................................12.00

600.01 to 700...................................................................13.15 

700.01 to 800...................................................................14.30

800.01 to 900...................................................................15.45

900.01 to 1000...................................................................16.60

Notice of nondelivery .............................................................................3.40 

Alteration of COD charges ....................................................................3.40 

Designation of new addressee ..............................................................3.40 

Registered COD ....................................................................................4.55 
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FEE SCHEDULE 945

RETURN RECEIPTS

Description Fee

Return Receipt

Requested at time of mailing

 Original signature $2.15

 Copy of signature (electronic) 0.85

Requested after mailing 3.80

Return Receipt for Merchandise

 Requested at time of mailing $3.50

 Delivery record 3.80
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FEE SCHEDULE 946

RESTRICTED DELIVERY

Description Fee

Per piece $4.10
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FEE SCHEDULE 947

CERTIFICATE OF MAILING

Description Fee

Individual Pieces

Original certificate of mailing for listed pieces of all 

classes of ordinary mail

$1.05

Three or more pieces individually listed in a firm 

mailing book or an approved customer provided 

manifest (per piece)

0.35

Each additional copy of original certificate of mailing 

or original mailing receipt for registered, insured, 

certified, and COD mail (each copy)

1.05

Bulk 

Identical pieces of First-Class and 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) 5.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces or fraction 0.60

Duplicate copy 1.05
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FEE SCHEDULE 948

DELIVERY CONFIRMATION

Description Fee

First-Class Mail Letters and Sealed Parcels

Electronic $0.18

Retail 0.75

Priority Mail

Electronic 0.00

Retail 0.65

Standard Mail

Electronic 0.18

Package Services Parcel Select

Electronic 0.00

Other Package Services

Electronic 0.18

Retail 0.75
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FEE SCHEDULE 949

SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION

Description Fee

First-Class Mail Letters and Sealed Parcels

Electronic $1.75

Retail 2.10

Priority Mail

Electronic 1.75

Retail 2.10

Package Services

Electronic 1.75

Retail 2.10
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FEE SCHEDULE 951

PARCEL AIR LIFT

Description Fee

For pieces weighing:

Not more than 2 pounds $0.50

Over 2 but not more than 3 pounds $1.00

Over 3 but not more than 4 pounds $1.45

Over 4 but not more than 30 pounds $2.00
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FEE SCHEDULE 952

SPECIAL HANDLING

Description Fee

For pieces weighing:

Not more than 10 pounds $6.90

More than 10 pounds 9.60
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FEE SCHEDULE 961

STAMPED ENVELOPES

Description Fee

Plain stamped envelopes

Basic, size 6-3/4, each $0.09

Basic, size 6-3/4, 500 14.50

Basic, over size 6-3/4, each 0.09

Basic, over size 6-3/4, 500 16.50

Personalized stamped envelopes

Basic, size 6-3/4, 50 4.25

Basic, size 6-3/4, 500 20.00

Basic, over size 6-3/4, 50 4.25

Basic, over size 6-3/4, 500 23.00
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FEE SCHEDULE 962

STAMPED CARDS

Description Fee

Single card $0.02

Double reply-paid card 0.04

Sheet of 40 cards (uncut) 0.80
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FEE SCHEDULE 963

PREMIUM STAMPED STATIONERY

Fee per unit

Minimum: 2 times the First-Class Mail Letters first ounce 

single-piece rate imprinted on the stationery

Maximum: 3 times the First-Class Mail Letters first ounce 

single-piece rate imprinted on the stationery
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FEE SCHEDULE 964

PREMIUM STAMPED CARDS

Fee per card

Minimum: 1 times the First-Class Mail Cards Regular 

single-piece rate imprinted on the card

Maximum: 3 times the First-Class Mail Cards Regular 

single-piece rate imprinted on the card
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FEE SCHEDULE 971

MONEY ORDERS

Description Fee

Domestic ($0.01 to $500.00) $1.05

Domestic ($500.01 to $1,000.00) 1.50

APO/FPO ($0.01 to $1,000.00) 0.30

Inquiry, including a copy of paid money order 5.00
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FEE SCHEDULE 991

CONFIRM

Description Fee 

Silver

 Subscription Fee (3 months) $2,000.00

 Additional Scans (block of 2 million) 500.00

Gold

 Subscription Fee (12 months) 6,000.00

 Additional Scans (block of 6 million) 750.00

Platinum

 Subscription Fee (12 months) 19,500.00

Additional ID Codes

Annual 2,000.00

Quarterly 750.00
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FEE SCHEDULE 1000

MISCELLANEOUS FEES

Description Fee

First-Class Presorted Mailing Fee (per year) $175.00

Standard Mail Mailing Fee (per year) 175.00

Periodicals

A. Original Entry 500.00

B. Additional Entry 75.00

C. Re-entry 55.00

D. Registration for News Agents 45.00

Parcel Select Mailing Fee (per year) 175.00

Bound Printed Matter: Destination Entry Mailing Fee (per year) 175.00

Media Mail Presorted Mailing Fee (per year) 175.00

Library Mail Presorted Mailing Fee (per year) 175.00

Authorization to Use Permit Imprint (one-time only) 175.00

Account Maintenance Fee (per year) 550.00

Permit Fee (per year) 175.00

Parcel Return Service Account 550.00

 Maintenance Fee (per year)

Parcel Return Service Permit 175.00

 Fee (per year)

Change of Address Service 1.00