Component Record - PostalOne!® Mail dat Technical Guide Version 19 0 March 2009 preface

Component Record
Table B-8. Component Record - .CPT
Field
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Acceptable Values
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Notes
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Job ID
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Alphanumeric
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If numeric only, fill left with zeroes.
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Component ID
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Alphanumeric
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If numeric only, fill left with zeroes.
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Component Description
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Alphanumeric
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Component - Weight
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Numeric Decimal
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99v9999
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Component - Weight: Source*
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A,P,C,L
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Component - Weight: Status
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M,P,F,N
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Component - Length
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Numeric
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Component - Width
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Numeric
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Component - Thickness
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Numeric
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Component - Periodical Ad Percentage*
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Numeric Decimal
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999v99. Must be equal to or less than 100.00.
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Component - Periodical Ad
Percentage: Status
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N,P,F
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Component - Class
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1,2,3,4,5,9,X,V,T,P
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If Component – Rate Type is one of {R,C,P,A,L,S,B,F,N,X,T,H,M,E,Z}, then acceptable values are {1,2,3,4,9,X,V,T,P,5}. Validation fails the associated components if the following values are used in this field: 6,A,B,C,D.
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Component - Rate Type
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R,C,P,L,S,B,F,N,T,1,2,3,4,H,M,E,Z,D, G,I,W,Y,J,K
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If Component – Class is one of {1,2,3,4,9,X,V,T,P,5}, then acceptable values are {R,C,P,L,S,B,F,N,T,H,M,E,Z}. New for 08-1: I New for 16.1.0: W,Y. New for 08-2: J,K
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Component -Processing Category
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LT,FL,CD,MP,IR,OS,AA,AB,AC,AD,AE,AF,AG,AH,AI,AJ,AK,AL,AM,LA,LB,LC,LD,LE,LF,LG,LH,LL,LM,SF,SG,SH,PF,CM,NA,NB,NP
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If Component – Rate Type is one of {R,C,P,A,L,S,B,F,N,X,T,H,M,E,Z}, then acceptable values are {LT,FL,CD,MP,IR,OS,PF,CM}.
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Mail Owner Identifier
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Alphanumeric
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Provide the 12-digit FAST Scheduler ID if participating in the FAST system, or fill with blanks. Any other value fails FAST validation.
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Sibling Container Mailing
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Y,’ ‘ (space/blank)
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Mail Owner’s Mailing Reference ID
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Alphanumeric
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CPT Record Status
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O,I,U
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Acceptable values dependent on file type.
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Periodical Ad% Treatment
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B,S,N
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Periodical Volume Number
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Alphanumeric
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If this field has a value, Periodical Issue Number is required or the job will be rejected.
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Periodical Issue Number
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Alphanumeric
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Required if Volume Number is populated. The job will be rejected if Volume Number is filled, but Issue Number is empty.
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Periodical Issue Date*
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Date
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YYYYMMDD - Example: 20061225. See Issue Date Values below for suggested values. Only required for Periodicals mailings.
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Periodical Frequency
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Numeric
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Weight Version ID
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Alphanumeric
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**
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Weight Equivalent User License Code
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Alphanumeric
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Use with Weight Equivalent Mail.dat Job ID and Weight Equivalent Component ID.**
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Weight Equivalent Mail.dat Job ID
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Alphanumeric
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Use with Weight Equivalent User License Code and Weight Equivalent Component ID.**
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Weight Equivalent Component ID
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Alphanumeric
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Use with Weight Equivalent User License Code and Weight Equivalent Mail.dat Job ID.**
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Component Title
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Alphanumeric
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Exists for mailer convenience.
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Reserve
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Alphanumeric
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Closing Character
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#
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** Field designated for future use. The PostalOne! system will not process this data for any functional need until a future release.
Issue Date Values
For the Issue Date field in the Component record, use the date the publisher provides in the issue if it is a month, day and year format. In all cases, if there is a cover/issue date on a publication, use that date as the issue date.
If no date has been provided, use the table below. This is an optional method to standardize the usage of the issue date. The Pricing and Classification Service Center (PCSC) provided these suggested dates. Any method to standardize the issue date is acceptable if it meets the requirement that all postage statements for the same issue have the same issue date. Look up the frequency of the issue and then use the month, day and year provided. If two issues occur on the same date, use the Volume Number and Issue Number to differentiate the issues.
Table B-9. Suggested Issue Date Values by Frequency
Frequency
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Issue
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Use Date
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Quarterly
(if not dated, or no month & year)
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First Quarter
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1/1/2004
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Second Quarter
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4/1/2006
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Third Quarter
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7/1/2006
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Fourth Quarter
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10/1/2006
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Seasonal
(if not dated, or no month & year)
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Spring
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3/21/2006
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Summer
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6/21/2006
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Fall
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9/21/2006
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Winter
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12/21/2006
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Monthly
(if not dated)
or any other frequency using only a Month & Year as issue date
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Month & Year
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1/1/2006
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2/1/2006
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3/1/2006
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etc.
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Semimonthly
(if not dated)
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First Issue of Month
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1/1/2006
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Second Issue of Month
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1/15/2006
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First Issue of Month
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2/1/2006
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Second Issue of Month
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2/15/2006
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etc.
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Bimonthly
(if not dated)
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First Month of Issue
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e.g. Jun-Jul 2006
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6/1/2006
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Dec '05/Jan '06
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12/1/2005
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etc.
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NOTE: All "Special/Extra" issues or other frequencies should have an issue date.
Container Summary Record
Table B-10. Container Summary Record - .CSM
Field
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Acceptable Values
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Notes
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Job ID
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Alphanumeric
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If numeric only, fill left with zeroes.
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Segment ID
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Alphanumeric
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If numeric only, fill left with zeroes.
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Container Type
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P,S,O,T,E,F,B,W,Z,U,L,1,2,3,4,5,M,H,A,G,D,R,C
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This field impacts rates for Periodicals mailings. See the Container Type Values table. New for 08-1: M,H,A,G,D,R,C
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Container ID
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Numeric
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If numeric only, fill left with zeroes.
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Display Container ID
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Alphanumeric
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If numeric only, fill left with zeroes.
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Container Grouping Description
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Alphanumeric
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Container Destination Zip
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Alphanumeric
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Container Level
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A,B,C,D, G,H,I,J,K, M,N,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,X,Y,Z,AA,AB,AC,AD,AE,AF,AG,AH,AI,AJ,BA,BB,BC,BD,BE,BF,BG,BH,BI,BJ,BK,BL,BM
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Validation fails files with E, F, or L in this field for all mail classes. This field impacts rates for Periodicals mailings. For more information, see the Container Level Values table. New for 08-1: AJ
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Entry Point for Entry Discount -
Postal Code
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Alphanumeric
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Entry Point for Entry Discount -
Facility Type
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B,A,S,D,H,R,O,X,V,U,T,N,G,P,F,C**,E,J,K,L,M,Q,I
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For all mail classes, validation fails files with Y or Z in this field. This field impacts rates for Periodicals mailings. For more information, see the Entry Point for Entry Discount – Facility Type Values table.
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Entry Point - Actual / Delivery -
Locale Key
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Alphanumeric
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If Entry Point for Entry Discount - Facility Type is one of {A,B,C,D,E,J,K,L,M,Q,R,T}, then this field is required and must start with “LOC” preceding the locale key.
If Entry Point for Entry Discount - Facility Type is one of {O,H}, then this field is required and must contain “ORIGIN”.
If Entry Point for Entry Discount - Facility Type is one of {F,G,I,P,N,U,V,X}, then this field is optional and must contain a six-digit Canadian or international code.
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Entry Point - Actual / Physical -
Facility Type
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B,A,S,D,H,R,O,X,V,U,T,N,G,P,F,C,E,J,K,L,M,Q,I
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Only for 07-1; deleted in 08-1 and 08-2. Validation fails files with Y,Z in this field.
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Entry Point – Actual / Delivery Postal Code
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Alphanumeric
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New for 08-1. ZIP Code + 4
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Parent Container Reference ID
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Numeric
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Truck or Dispatch Number
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Alphanumeric
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Stop Designator
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Alphanumeric
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Reservation Number
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Alphanumeric
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For FAST recurring appointments, the sixth character should be an “R” and Scheduled Induction Date, Scheduled Induction Time, and a FAST Content ID are required. All other appointments should be numeric.
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Container Ship Date*
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Date
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YYYYMMDD - Example: 20061225. This is the mailing date on the postage statement.
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Container Ship Time
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Alphanumeric
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New for 08-1. HH:MM – Example: 18:12
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Container Pick Up Date
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Numeric
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New for 08-1. YYYYMMDD - Example: 20081225
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Container Pick Up Time
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Alphanumeric
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New for 08-1. HH:MM – Example: 18:12
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Container Acceptance Date
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Date
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YYYYMMDD - Example: 20061225
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Scheduled In-Home Date
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Date
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YYYYMMDD - Example: 20061225
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Additional In-Home Range
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Numeric
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Scheduled Induction Date
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Date
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YYYYMMDD - Example: 20061225. Required for recurring reservation numbers.
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Scheduled Induction Time
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Time
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HH:MM – Example: 13:30. Required for recurring reservation numbers.
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Internal Date
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Date
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YYYYMMDD - Example: 20061225
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Number of Copies
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Numeric
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Number of Pieces
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Numeric
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Total Weight (product only)
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Numeric
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9999v9
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Unique Container ID
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Alphanumeric
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If numeric only, fill left with zeroes.
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Container Status
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R,C,X,P,T,O,D,’ ‘ (space/blank)
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Validation rejects any files with containers claiming status “A”. New for 08-1: D
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Machinable Mail Piece
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Y,N,U,A
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Tray Preparation Type
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O,T,E,F,S
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Protected Container Status
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P,N
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Container Presort Content
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A,B,C,D,E,F,G
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Geographic Scheme Level
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A,B,C
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Trans-Ship Bill of Lading Number
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Alphanumeric
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Production Machine ID
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Alphanumeric
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Sibling Container Indicator
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Y,’ ‘ (space/blank)
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Sibling Container Reference ID
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Numeric
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Postage Grouping ID
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Alphanumeric
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Container Gross Weight
|
Numeric
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Container Gross Weight - Source
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A,E
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Container Height
|
Numeric
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Container Height - Source
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A,E
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EMD - 8125 ASN Barcode
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Alphanumeric
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Transportation DUNS Number
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Alphanumeric
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Entry Point for Entry Discount - Physical Address Postal Code
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Alphanumeric
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Only for 07-1. Deleted in 08-1. Origin facilities can have any value allowed by the Mail.dat specification. Validation requires a Locale Key with “LOC” filled on the left for locations that are not origin facilities. For example, LOCV99999.
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Container Level Attempted
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Alphanumeric
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Reserve
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Alphanumeric
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Only for 07-1. Deleted in 08-1.
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Special Condition On Limit
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OV,UF,SM,SN,OM
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DMM Section Defining Container Preparation
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Alphanumeric
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Allows up to 12 characters.
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Alternate Method Defining Preparation
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Alphanumeric
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"Zebra Stripe" Indicator
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Z,N
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Label: IM Container or IM Tray Barcode*
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Alphanumeric
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Usually 24 characters. For pallets, use 21 characters; populate the leftmost 21 characters. Required only if the mailing uses e8125 and the container is a pallet.
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Label: 10-Character Container Barcode
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Alphanumeric
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Label: Destination Line 1
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Alphanumeric
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Label: Destination Line 2
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Alphanumeric
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Label: Contents - Line 1
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Alphanumeric
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Label: Contents - Line 2
|
Alphanumeric
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Label: Entry (Origin) Point Line
|
Alphanumeric
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Label: User Information Line 1
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Alphanumeric
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Label: User Information Line 2
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Alphanumeric
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Container Label CIN Code
|
Alphanumeric
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Container Label Type
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1,2,3,4,01,02,03,04
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CSM Record Status
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O,I,U
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Acceptable values dependent on file type.
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Container Contains Overflow Indicator
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Y,N
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FAST Content ID
|
Alphanumeric
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Required for recurring reservation numbers.
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FAST Scheduler ID
|
Numeric
|
New for 08-1.
|
IM Barcode Upper Serialization
|
Alphanumeric
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New for 08-2.
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IM Barcode Lower Serialization
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Alphanumeric
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New for 08-2.
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USPS Pick Up
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Y,N,’ ‘ (blank)
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New for 08-2. Required for Start the Clock performance metrics to determine if USPS transportation was used for delivery to USPS plants.
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Reserve
|
Alphanumeric
|
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Closing Character
|
#
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** The Postage Statement Register does not display facility name for mailings that claim “C” for Entry Point for Entry Discount - Facility Type. Instead, only “SCF” and the three-digit code display.
Container Type Values
For Periodicals mailings, Container Type Mail.dat values (.csm position 13) values map to the following chargeable container types.
Table B-11. Container Type Values
Mail.dat Value
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Container Type
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1 = #1 Sack
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Sack
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2 = #2 Sack
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Sack
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3 = #3 Sack
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Sack
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4 = 01 V Sack
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Sack
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5 = 03 V Sack
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Sack
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A = Hamper, Large Plastic
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Pallet
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B = Bedload
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Not mapped for Periodicals
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C = Collapsible Wire Container
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Pallet
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D = Eastern Region Mail Container w/ Web Door
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Pallet
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E = EMM Tray
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Tray
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F = Flat Tub
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Tray
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G = General Purpose Mail Container with Gate
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Pallet
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H = Hamper, Large Canvas
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Pallet
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L = Logical Tray
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Not mapped for Periodicals
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M = Logical Pallet (MLOCR)
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Pallet
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O = 1’ Tray
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Tray
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P = Pallet
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Pallet
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R = Wire Container Rigid
|
Pallet
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S = Sack
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Sack
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T = 2’ Tray
|
Tray
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U = Unit Load Device
|
Not mapped for Periodicals
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V – Sack (Virtual)
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Not supported currently. Submit mailings with these containers using hard copy postage statements.
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W = Walled Unit
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Not mapped for Periodicals
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Z = User Pallet
|
Pallet
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Container Level Values
For Periodicals mailings, Container Level (.csm position 41-42) values map to the following chargeable container levels.
Table B-12. Container Level Values
Mail.dat Value
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Container Level Rate
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A = CR-Direct
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5-Digit
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B = Mixed CR in 5 Digit
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5-Digit
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C = Mixed CR in 3 Digit
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SCF/3-Digit
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D = CR – 5 D Scheme
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5-Digit
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G = 5 Digit (Auto/Presort)
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5-Digit
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H = 5 Digit (Merged)
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5-Digit
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I = 5 Digit (Presort only)
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5-Digit
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J = 5 Digit (Barcode only)
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5-Digit
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K = Metro Scheme
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SCF/3-Digit
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M = 5D Scheme (Presort)
|
5-Digit
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N = 5D Scheme (Auto, Presort)
|
5-Digit
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P = 5D Scheme (Barcode)
|
5-Digit
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Q = 5D Scheme (Merged
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5-Digit
|
R = 3 Digit (Auto, Presort)
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SCF/3-Digit
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S = 3 Digit (Barcode)
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SCF/3-Digit
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T = 3 Digit (Presort)
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SCF/3-Digit
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U = 3 Digit (CR, Auto, Presort)
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SCF/3-Digit
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V = 3 Digit Scheme
|
SCF/3-Digit
|
X = SCF
|
SCF/3-Digit
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Y = Protected SCF
|
SCF/3-Digit
|
Z = ADC
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ADC/AADC
|
AA = AADC
|
ADC/AADC
|
AB = Mixed ADC
|
Mixed ADC/AADC
|
AC = Mixed AADC
|
Mixed ADC/AADC
|
AD = ASF
|
Mixed ADC/AADC
|
AE = BMC
|
Mixed ADC/AADC
|
AF = Protected BMC
|
Mixed ADC/AADC
|
AG = Mixed BMC
|
Mixed ADC/AADC
|
AH = Origin Mixed ADC
|
Mixed ADC/AADC
|
AI = Protected ADC
|
ADC/AADC
|
AJ = Single Piece Container
|
Mixed ADC/AADC
| Entry Point for Entry Discount – Container Entry Values
For Periodicals mailings, Entry Point for Entry Discount – Facility Type (.csm position 49) values map to the following chargeable Container Entry values.
Table B-13. Entry Point for Entry Discount - Facility Type Values
Mail.dat Value
|
Container Entry
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A = ASF
|
Destination BMC
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B = DBMC
|
Destination BMC
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D = DDU
|
DDU
|
S = DSCF
|
Destination SCF
|
H = Tran Hub
|
Not mapped for Periodicals
|
R = ADC
|
Destination ADC
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O = Origin
|
Origin Post Office/DMU
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X = Alt Delivery
|
Not mapped for Periodicals
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V = Int’l Gateway
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Not mapped for Periodicals
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U = USPS Int'l
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Not mapped for Periodicals
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T = Orig(T-Hub Sq)
|
Not mapped for Periodicals
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N = Not-determined
|
Origin Post Office/DMU
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G = Can (Gatwy)
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Not mapped for Periodicals
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P = Can (in Can)
|
Not mapped for Periodicals
|
F = Forgn Mail Consol.
|
Not mapped for Periodicals
|
C = Origin SCF**
|
Origin SCF
|
E = Origin DDU
|
Origin Post Office/DMU
|
J = Origin ADC
|
Origin ADC
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K = Origin BMC
|
Origin BMC
|
L = Origin ASF
|
Origin BMC
|
M = Dest AMF
|
Destination BMC
|
Q = Origin AMF
|
Origin BMC
|
I = IBMC (Int'l BMC, NJ)
|
Origin BMC
|
Y = RDC (Regional Distribution Center)
|
Not mapped for Periodicals
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Z = DPC (Destination Processing Center)
|
Not mapped for Periodicals
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** The Postage Statement Register does not display facility name for mailings that claim “C” for Entry Point for Entry Discount - Facility Type. Instead, only “SCF” and the three-digit code display.
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