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I000 Information
I020 References
I022 Subject Index
accelerated reply mail, D920.7.0
additional entry for Periodicals, D230
cancellation, D230.6.0
fee, R200.5.0
how to apply, D230.3.0
Address Information System (AIS) products, A930
address labels
detached address labels (DALs), A060
on Periodicals, A010.7.2
address services
Address Change Service (ACS), F030.2.0
address correction, F010.1.0, R900.1.0
carrier route schemes, A930.4.0
Delivery Statistics Product, A930.1.0
FASTforward, F010.3.0
mailing list services, A910
fees, R900.13.0
sequencing for cards and electronic files, A920
fees, R900.2.0
addressing
alternative addressing formats, A020
change of address, F010.1.0
content, A010.1.0
detached address labels (DALs), A060
elements of a complete address, A010.3.0
exceptional address, A020.3.0
for automation mailings, A800
for Periodicals, A010.7.0
military mail, A010.6.0
“occupant”-style addressing, A020.2.0
on mail addressed to commercial mail receiving agencies, A010.5.3
placement, A010.1.0
required return address, A010.4.3
return address, A010.4.0
simplified address, A020.1.0
advertising
in nonprofit and classroom Periodicals, E270.1.3
in nonprofit Standard Mail, E670.5.0
in Periodicals, E211.11.0
pandering, C033
sexually-oriented material, C032
aerosols, C010.2.5
air transportation prohibitions for hazardous materials, C023.1.10
ancillary service endorsements
clear space, M012.4.4
explanation of each endorsement by class of mail, F010
placement on the mailpiece, M012.4.0
type size, M012.4.4
with return address, M012.4.3
animals
adult fowl, C022.3.0
bees, C022.3.7
cold-blooded, C022.2.3
container for mailing, C022.3.10
day-old poultry, C022.3.0
dead, C022.4.0
furs or pelts, C022.5.0
insects, C022.3.8
nonmailable, C022.7.0
scorpions, C022.3.9
special permits for animals mailed to Pacific islands, C022.3.6
warm-blooded, C022.3.5
APO. See military mail.
appeals, for decision made about mailing standards, G020.3.0
aspect ratio, C810.2.2
automation cards, C810
enclosed in letters, C810.9.0
labels, C810.6.0
mail preparation, M810
size, C810.2.0
tabs and wafer seals, C810.4.0
automation flats, C820
labels, C820.8.0
mail preparation, M820
polywrap, C820.4.0
reply mail enclosed in an automation flat, C810.9.0
size for AFSM 100, C820.2.0
size for FSM 1000, C820.3.0
tabs and wafer seals, C820.6.0
automation letters, C810
heavy letters, C810.8.5
labels, C810.6.0
mail preparation, M810
reply mail enclosed in an automation letter, C810.9.0
size, C810.2.0
tabs and wafer seals, C810.4.0
automation mailings, general
addressing, A800
Bound Printed Matter flats, E712
First-Class Mail, E140
mailings with different payment methods, P960
Periodicals, E240
reply mail enclosed in mailing, C810.9.0
size and shape, C800
Standard Mail, E640
Standard Mail Enhanced Carrier Route, E640.2.0
automation (barcoded) parcels, C850
ballots, E080
barcodes
barcode clear zone
for letters, C840.2.1
for machinable parcels, C850.3.0
certification, C840.10.0
dimensions and spacing, C840.4.0, C850.2.1
general standards for letters and flats, C840
human-readable information, C850.4.0
in address block, C840.2.5
location, C850.3.0
on flats, C840.3.0
on inserts, C840.2.4
on letters, C840.2.0
on parcels, C850
on sack labels, M032
on tray labels, M032
reflectance, C840.5.0, C850.2.2
second barcode on flats, C840.3.3
skew, C840.6.0
types
5-digit barcode, C840.1.2, C840.8.0
concatenated, C850.1.4
Confirm, S941.2.0
Delivery Confirmation, C850.1.4, S918.3.0
delivery point barcode (DPBC), C840.9.0
integrated, C850.1.4
POSTNET barcode, C840.1.1
Signature Confirmation, C850.1.4, S919.3.0
USS Code, C850.1.3
UUC/EAN, C850.1.3
ZIP+4 barcode, C840.1.3, C840.8.0
window envelope, C840.7.0
batteries
battery-powered devices, C024.17.0
nonspillable batteries, C023.10.4
bees, C022.3.7
bills and invoices, E110.1.5
biological products, C023.8.4
bird stamp, for hunting migratory birds, S020.4.1
blind, free matter for, E040
what may be mailed, E040.2.0, E040.3.0
who is qualified, E040.1.3
book rate. See Media Mail.
books
packaging for mailing, C010.8.1
Bound Printed Matter
combined with other Package Services, E753
definition, E712.1.0
discounts
for barcoded machinable parcels, E712.2.0
for destination entry, E752
how to calculate postage, P013.5.3, P013.5.6, P013.9.0
mail preparation
barcoded flats, M820.6.0
carrier route flats, M723.2.0
carrier route irregular parcels, M723.3.0, M723.4.0
carrier route machinable parcels, M723.5.0
combined machinable parcels, M073
for single-piece rates, M721.1.0
how to package, M020.1.6
machinable parcels on pallets, M045.3.5
packages of flats on pallets, M045.3.3
packages of irregular parcels on pallets, M045.3.4
packaging for mail on pallets, M045.2.4
presorted flats, M722.2.0
presorted irregular parcels, M722.3.0, M722.4.0
presorted machinable parcels, M722.5.0
sacks of flats on pallets, M045.3.3
sacks of irregular parcels on pallets, M045.3.4
mailing fee, E752.1.4
markings required on each mailpiece, M012.3.0
for barcoded flats, M012.3.0
for carrier route flats, M723.2.1
for carrier route irregular parcels, M723.3.1
for carrier route rates, M723.1.0
for presorted flats, M722.2.0
for presorted irregular parcels, M722.3.1
for presorted rates, M722.1.0
for single-piece rates, M721.1.0
rate eligibility
for barcoded flats, E712.2.0
for carrier route rates, E712.2.0
for DBMC rates, E752.2.0
for DDU rates, E752.4.0
for DSCF rates, E752.3.0
for presorted rates, E712.2.0, E712.3.0
for single-piece rates, E712.2.0
rates, R700.2.0
undeliverable mail, F010.5.4
boxes
acceptable sizes and load, C010.3.1
post office boxes, D910
bulk mail. See Standard Mail.
bulk mail system, C010.8.0
bulk parcel return service (BPRS), S924
annual accounting fee, S924.
annual permit fee, S924.3.1
fees, R900.3.0
format for bulk parcel return service label, S924.5.0
general information, S924.1.0
how postage and fees are applied, S924.3.0
how to apply for a permit, S924.2.1
placement of bulk parcel return service label, S924.4.0
sample of a bulk parcel return service label, S924.5.0
business reply mail (BRM), S922
distributed by agents of the permit holder, S922.8.0
fees and per piece charges, R900.4.0
for official U.S. government mail, E060.11.0
format for business reply mail, S922.5.0, S922.6.0
general information, S922.1.0
how annual accounting fee is applied, S922.3.3
how annual permit fee is applied, S922.2.3
how postage and fees are applied, S922.3.0
how to apply for a permit, S922.2.2
how to renew the annual accounting fee, S922.3.4
how to renew the annual permit, S922.2.4
physical characteristics, S922.4.0
qualified business reply mail (QBRM), E150, S922.7.0
refunds for postage affixed to business reply mail, P014.2.12
sample of business reply mail, S922.5.1
weight-averaged business reply mail, S922.9.0
caller service, D920
accelerated reply mail, D920.7.0
how to apply for service, D920.2.1
refunds, D920.5.0
reserved caller service number, D920.1.5
reserved caller service number fee, D920.1.5
Capital One Services, Inc. NSA, G910
cards
automation. See automation cards.
eligibility for First-Class Mail card rates, E110.3.0, E130.2.1
how to package, M020.2.1
rates, for First-Class Mail, R100
size, C100.2.0
carrier route
See also Bound Printed Matter, Enhanced Carrier Route, First-Class Mail, Periodicals, and Standard Mail.
carrier route information lines, M014
carrier route schemes, A930.4.0
facing slips on packages, M020.3.0
sequencing requirements, M050
submitting cards for sequencing, A920.2.0
certificate of mailing, S914
fees, R900.6.0
for bulk quantities, S914.1.2
other special services that can be added, S914.1.7
what may be mailed, S914.1.0
certified mail, S912
fees, R900.7.0
how to fill out certified label, S912.2.5
other special services that can be added, S912.1.4
requesting a delivery record, S912.1.5
required label, S912.2.3
what may be mailed, S912.1.2
church. See nonprofit.
cigarette lighters, C023.4.4
City State Product, A930.2.0
claims, S010
criteria for approval, S010.2.11
how to file, S010.2.0
how to file a duplicate claim, S010.2.10
reasons for denial, S010.2.14
time limit for filing, S010.2.2
clinical specimens, C023.8.4
Coding Accuracy Support System (CASS), A950
certification and testing, A950.6.0
dates for matching and coding, A950.3.0
documentation submitted with a mailing, A950.5.0
software certification and configuration, A950.2.0
collect on delivery (COD), S921
combined with Express Mail, S921.1.9
combined with registered mail, S921.1.8
delivery of COD items, S921.4.0
fees, R900.8.0
how to file a claim, S010
how to mail, S921.3.0
other special services that can be added, S921.1.4
required forms, S921.2.0
what may be mailed, S921.1.2
where to mail, S921.3.7
commercial mail receiving agency (CMRA)
addressing requirements, D042.2.0
delivery to, D042.2.0
forwarding mail to CMRA customers, F020.2.7
Confirm, S941
confirmation. See Delivery Confirmation and Signature Confirmation.
congressional frank
addressing, E050.2.0
delivery, E050.2.0
containers
boxes, C010.3.1
envelopes, C010.3.8
paper bags and wraps, C010.3.3
plastic bags and film, C010.3.0
content identifier numbers (CINs), M032.1.0
contraceptives and abortion devices, C024.19.0
copyrights of the USPS, G013.2.0
corrosives, C023.10.0
Customized MarketMail, C600, E660, M660
dead mail, F010.8.0
delivery, types of
city delivery service, D042.9.0
highway contract delivery service, D042.11.0
rural delivery service, D042.10.0
Delivery Confirmation, S918
barcodes on privately printed labels, S918.3.0
electronic file transmission for electronic option, S918.4.0
electronic option, S918.1.4
fees, R900.10.0
other special services that can be added, S918.1.6
required labels, S918.2.0
retail option, S918.1.4
what may be mailed, S918.1.3
where to mail, S918.5.0
delivery of mail, D042
accountable mail, D042.1.7
Express Mail, D042.1.7
refusal by addressee, D042.1.0
to a commercial mail receiving agency, D042.2.0
to an agent, D042.2.0
to an individual at a business, D042.4.0
to hotels, institutions, and schools, D042.5.0
to military units, D042.8.0
delivery statistics
Delivery Statistics File, A930.1.0
general, A930.5.0
destination entry. See individual classes of mail, under rate eligibility.
detached address labels (DALs), A060
disposing of undeliverable material, A060.4.1
label preparation, A060.2.0
mail preparation, A060.3.0
postage computation, A060.5.0
undeliverable DALs, A060.2.0
with Bound Printed Matter, A060.1.4
with Periodicals, A060.1.2
with Standard Mail, A060.1.3
drop shipment, D071
metered mail, D072
drug paraphernalia, C024.12.0
drugs, C024.11.0
duck stamp. See bird stamp.
election boards, mailing list services, A910.2.4, A910.6.0, R900.13.3
enclosures
in Package Services, E070.4.0
in Periodicals, E070.3.0
in Standard Mail, E070.4.0
incidental First-Class Mail, E070.5.0
endorsements. See ancillary service endorsements.
Enhanced Carrier Route
See also carrier route and Standard Mail.
density requirements, E630
eligibility for automation rates, E640.2.0
rate eligibility, E630
residual shape surcharge, E630.5.0
sequencing requirements, M050
envelopes
Express Mail, C010.6.2
green bordered, C010.6.2
Priority Mail, C010.6.2
reusable, C010.6.4
window envelopes, C010.6.1
with postage affixed, sold by USPS, P021.1.0, P021.2.0
exceptional dispatch for Periodicals, D210.3.0
how to apply, D210.3.5
rates, D210.3.4
experimental rates and classifications, G900
NetPost Mailing Online, G991
outside-county Periodicals co-palletization drop shipment, G992
presorted Priority Mail, G995
explosives, C023.2.0
Express Mail
combined with COD, S921.1.9
combined with other classes of mail, E070
deposit, D500.2.0
fees, E500.2.0, R500.2.0
how to calculate postage, P013.2.0, P013.6.0
how to file a claim, S010
mail preparation
for all Express Mail, M500
for drop shipment, M072
postage payment options, P500
postage refunds, P014.5.0
rate eligibility
for Custom Designed Service, E500.4.0
for Express Mail Military Service, E500.7.0
for flat-rate envelope, E500.1.6
for Next Day Service, E500.5.0
for Second Day Service, E500.6.0
rates, R500
refunds, P014.5.0
reship service, D500.3.0
service objectives, D500.1.0
size, C500
special services, S500
undeliverable mail, F010.5.5
facing identification mark (FIM), C100.5.0
examples of, C100.5.2
required use, C100.5.1
specifications and position, C100.5.3
firearms
antiques, C024.2.0
definitions, C024.1.1
pistols, revolvers, and other concealable firearms, C024.1.0
rifles and shotguns, C024.3.0
who may mail, C024.1.3, C024.1.5, C024.1.7
firm holdout, D930.2.0
First-Class Mail
See also Priority Mail.
combined with other classes of mail, E070, M071
definition, E110.1.0
deposit of, D100.2.0
documentation for mailings, E110.5.0
how to calculate postage, P013.2.0, P013.6.0
incidental enclosure with another class of mail, E070.5.0
keys and identification devices, P013.2.6
mail preparation
automation carrier route letters, M810.2.1
automation flats, M820.2.0
automation flats (tray-based option), M820.3.0
automation letters, M810.2.0
combined automation and presorted flats, M910.1.0, M950.1.0
packaging for presorted flats, M130.4.1
presorted flats, M130.4.0
presorted machinable cards and letters, M130.2.0
presorted nonmachinable cards and letters, M130.3.0
presorted parcels, M130.5.0
single-piece rates, M110
mailing fee, E110.4.1, R100.13.1
markings required on each mailpiece
for presorted rates, M130.1.0
for single-piece rates, M110
nonmachinable surcharge, C050.2.2, C100.4.0, E130
postage payment options, P100
presort mailing fee, E110.4.1
presort verification, D100.3.0
rate eligibility
for automation rates, E140
for carrier route rates, E140.1.3
for presorted rates, E130.3.0
for single-piece rates, E130.2.0
rates, R100
service objectives, D100.1.0
size, C100
standardized documentation, P012.2.0
undeliverable mail, F010.5.1
weight, C100
flammables and combustibles
liquids, C023.4.0
solids, C023.5.0
flat-rate envelope. See Express Mail and Priority Mail.
flats
automation. See automation flats.
how to package, M020.2.2
size, C050.3.0
forms, I021
forwarding mail
See also individual classes of mail and returned mail.
general information, F020
instructions by the sender, F030.4.0
postage charged for forwarding mail, F020.3.0
with special services, F010, F030.4.2
Fourth-Class Mail. See Package Services.
FPO. See military mail.
fragrance sample, C024.15.0
fraud, how to report, G011.5.0
franked mail, for Members of Congress, E050
free mail
for blind and other handicapped persons, E040
for Members of Congress, E050
for U.S. armed forces, E030.2.0
furs or pelts, C022.5.0
gases, C023.3.0
general delivery, D930.1.0
government mail. See U.S. government.
handicapped, free matter for, E040
what may be mailed, E040.2.0, E040.3.0
who is qualified, E040.1.3
hazardous materials
See also restricted matter.
batteries, C023.10.4
biological products, C023.8.4
cigarette lighters, C023.4.4
clinical specimens, C023.8.4
corrosives, C023.10.0
explosives, C023.2.0
flammable and combustible liquids, C023.4.0
flammable solids, C023.5.0
gases, C023.3.0
general, C023
infectious substances, C023.8.0
matches, C023.5.3
medical devices, used, C023.8.2
oxidizing substances and organic peroxides, C023.6.0
packaging and markings, C023.1.8
radioactive material, C023.9.0
rulings, C023.1.6
sharps, C023.8.5
shipping papers, C023.1.9
toxic substances, C023.7.0
heavy letter mail, C810.8.5
high-density carrier route sequencing requirements, M050
high-density items
packaging, C010.8.2
holidays, G011.1.5
ice
water ice, C022.2.3
identification statement for Periodicals, required elements, E211.10.5
imprint. See permit imprint.
indicia. See permit imprint.
infectious substances, C023.8.0
information-based indicia (IBI), P030
insects, C022.3.8
inspection by USPS
of Express Mail, E500.1.1
of First-Class Mail, E110.1.3
of Package Services, C700.3.0
of Periodicals, E211.1.4
of Standard Mail, C600.5.0, E610.1.2
insurance
See also claims.
bulk insurance, S913.3.0
delivery of insured items, S913.4.0
Express Mail insurance, R900.11.0, S500
fees, R900.12.0
how to file a claim, S010.2.0
how to fill out insurance label, S913.2.3
other special services that can be added, S913.1.5
what may be mailed, S913.1.2
irregular parcels, C050.5.0
keys
fee for additional post office box keys, R900
for post office boxes, D910.7.0
general information about mailing, E120.2.4, E130.2.2
rates for return through the mail, R100.11.0
knives, C024.5.0
known office of publication, for Periodicals, E211.4.0
labeling lists
for automation rate mailings, L800
for general use, L000
for Standard Mail and Package Services, L600
labels
barcoded labels, M032
for pallets, M031.4.0
for sacks, M031.1.0, M031.2.0, M032.1.0, M032.3.0
for trays, M031.1.0, M031.3.0, M032.1.0, M032.2.0
letters
automation. See automation letters.
nonmachinable criteria, C050.2.2
size, C050.2.0
Library Mail
combined with other Package Services, E753
definition, E713.1.0
discounts
for barcoded machinable parcels, E714.1.0
how to calculate postage, P013.5.4, P013.9.0
mail preparation
combined machinable parcels, M073
flats, M740.2.0
flats on pallets, M045.3.3
irregular parcels, M740.3.0
irregular parcels on pallets, M045.3.4
machinable parcels, M740.4.0
mailing fee, E714.3.2
markings required on each mailpiece, M012.3.0
rate eligibility, E714.2.0
rates, R700.4.0
undeliverable mail, F010.5.4
what may be mailed, E714.1.0
line-of-travel (LOT)
sequencing requirements, M050
submitting cards for sequencing, A920.2.0
liquids, nonhazardous, C024.9.0
liquor, C024.7.0
locksmithing devices, C024.10.0
LOT. See line-of-travel.
lottery materials, C031.3.0
machinable parcels, C050.4.0
magnetic tapes
packaging, C010.8.5
magnetized materials, C023.12.0
mail receptacles, D041
custom-built mail receptacles, D041.2.2
door slots, D042.9.6
for apartments, D042.9.7
location, D041.2.7
maintenance of, D042.9.3
newspaper receptacles, D041.2.11
specifications for manufacturers, D041.2.1
mailboxes. See mail receptacles.
mailgrams, P040.6.0
mailing fee
for Bound Printed Matter, E752.1.4, R700.5.1
for First-Class Mail, E110.4.1, R100.13.1
for Library Mail, E714.3.2, R700.5.3
for Media Mail, E713.3.2, R700.5.3
for Parcel Post, E711.2.3, R700.5.1
for Standard Mail, E610.6.0, R600.8.1
mailing list services, A910
basic information, A910.1.0
for election boards and voter commissions, A910.2.4, A910.6.0, R900.13.3
list correction, A910.3.0
occupant lists, A910.4.0
sorting cards by 5-digit ZIP Code, A910.5.0
Mailing Online experiment, G991
mailing systems
alternate mailing systems, P930
manifest mailing systems, P910
optional procedure mailing systems, P920
plant-verified drop shipment, P950
manifest mailing systems, P910
how to apply for authorization, P910.4.0
keyline codes, P910.3.0
marking, on mailpieces, M012
See also individual classes of mail.
imitation markings, P022.4.0
of injurious or harmful items, C021.4.0
master keys for motor vehicles, C024.10.0
advertising for, C031.4.2
matches, C023.5.3
Media Mail
combined with other Package Services, E753
definition, E713.1.0
discounts
for barcoded machinable parcels, E713.2.0
how to calculate postage, P013.5.2, P013.9.0
mail preparation
combined machinable parcels, M073
flats, M730.2.0
flats on pallets, M045.3.3
irregular parcels, M730.3.0
irregular parcels on pallets, M045.3.4
machinable parcels, M730.4.0
mailing fee, E713.3.2
markings required on each mailpiece, M012.3.0
rate eligibility, E713.2.0
rates, R700.3.0
undeliverable mail, F010.5.4
what may be mailed, E713.1.0
merchandise return service, S923
adding special services (by the mailer), S923.4.0
adding special services (by the permit holder), S923.4.0
examples of merchandise return service labels, S923.5.6
fees, R900.14.0
for official U.S. government mail, E060.12.0
format for label, S923.5.0
general information, S923.1.0
how postage and fees are applied, S923.3.0
how the annual accounting fee is applied, S923.3.4
how the annual permit fee is applied, S923.2.5
how to apply for a permit, S923.2.1
merged packages of flats. See Periodicals, under mail preparation, and Standard Mail, under mail preparation.
meter. See metered mail and postage meter.
metered mail
drop shipment of, D042
postage refunds, P014.3.0
where to mail, P030.11.0
for retirees, D010.2.4
free mail for U.S. armed forces, E030.2.0
military address, E030.2.4
military ordinary mail (MOM), E010.2.2
money orders, S020
fees, R900.16.0
how to cash, S020.2.0
payable to another party, S020.2.6
where to purchase, S020.1.1
negotiated service agreements, G910
NetPost Mailing Online experiment, G991
newspaper receptacles, D041.2.11
next-day service. See Express Mail.
nonmachinable
criteria for letters, C050.2.2
criteria for Parcel Post, C700.2.0
nonmailable matter
animals and plants, C022.7.0
due to noxious odors, C024.8.0
due to packaging, C010.10.0
general, C021
written, printed, and graphic materials, C031
nonprofit
Periodicals
eligibility for Periodicals rates, E270
how to apply for nonprofit Periodicals authorization, E270.5.0
types of organizations, E270.2.0
Standard Mail
eligibility for Standard Mail rates, E670
how to apply for nonprofit Standard Mail authorization, E670.7.0
how to apply for nonprofit Standard Mail authorization at additional offices, E670.7.0
identification of authorized organization on Standard Mail, E670.6.0
marking, on Standard Mail, M012.2.0
revenue deficiencies for nonprofit Standard Mail, P011.5.0
types of organizations, E670.2.0
what may be mailed, E670.5.0
occupant lists, A910.4.0
OCR read area, A010.1.3
optional endorsement lines (OELs), M013
list of OELs for each sort level, M013.1.0
required format, M013.2.0
optional procedure mailing systems, P920
how to apply for authorization, P920.2.0
overnight delivery. See Express Mail.
oversized rate for Parcel Post, E711.2.2
Package Services
See also Bound Printed Matter, Library Mail, Media Mail, and Parcel Post.
combining with other classes of mail, E070, E710.1.6, M071
deposit of, D700.2.0
how to calculate postage, P013.5.0, P013.9.0
mail preparation
combining machinable parcels, M073
combining parcels, E753
machinable parcels on pallets, M045.9.0
markings required on each mailpiece, M012.3.0, M071
nonmachinable parcels, C700.2.0
postage payment options, P700
rates, R700
service objectives, D700.1.0
size, C700.1.0
undeliverable mail, F010.5.4
weight limits, E710.1.2
packages, M020
counter-stacking, M020.1.2
facing slips for carrier route mail, M020.3.0
in sacks, M020.1.8
labeling packages of mail, M020.1.3
of Bound Printed Matter, M020.1.6
of cards, M020.2.1
of flats, M020.2.2
of Periodicals, M020.1.8, M210.2.0
of Standard Mail, M020.1.8
on pallets, M020.1.5
securing packages of mail, M020.1.4
packaging, for mailing, C010.2.0
acceptable containers, C010.3.0
animals, C022.3.10
closure and sealing, C010.5.0
cushioning, C010.4.0
high-density items, C010.8.2
liquids, C010.2.4
magnetic tapes, C010.8.5
nonmailable matter, C010.10.0
soft goods, C010.8.3
sound recordings, C010.8.4
special envelopes, C010.6.0
stationery, C010.2.3
pallet box. See pallets.
pallets
flats on pallets, M041.6.0
general standards, M041
how to secure packages for pallets, M020.1.5
labels, M031.4.0
minimum and maximum loads, M041.5.0
packages on pallets, M045.2.0
pallet boxes, M041.4.0
physical characteristics, M041.1.2
stacking pallets, M041.3.0
top caps, M041.2.0
types of mail that can be put on pallets, M045.1.0
pandering advertisements, C033
parcel airlift service (PAL), S930
fees, R900.17.0
other special services that can be added, S930.2.3
required marking on each piece, S930.2.5
what may be mailed, S930.2.2
Parcel Post
See also Package Services.
combined with other Package Services, E753
discounts
for barcoded machinable parcels, E711.2.2
for BMC Presort, E711.2.2
for destination entry, E711.2.2, E751
for OBMC Presort, E711.2.2
how to calculate postage, P013.5.2, P013.9.0
mail preparation
combined machinable parcels, M073
for BMC Presort rates, M045.10.0
for OBMC Presort rates, M045.11.0
for Parcel Select DBMC rates, M045.3.5
for Parcel Select DDU rates, M045.14.0, M710.3.0
for Parcel Select DSCF rates, M045.12.0, M045.13.0, M710.2.0
machinable parcels on pallets, M045.3.5, M045.10.1, M045.11.1
machinable parcels in sacks, M710.4.0
nonmachinable parcels on pallets, M045.10.2, M045.11.2
mailing fee, E711.2.3
markings required on each mailpiece, M012.3.0, M710.1.0
nonmachinable parcels, C700.2.0
rate eligibility
for BMC Presort discount, E711.2.2
for Inter-BMC rates, E711.2.2
for Intra-BMC rates, E711.2.2
for OBMC Presort discount, E711.2.2
for oversized rates, E711.2.2
for Parcel Select DBMC rates, E751.1.3
for Parcel Select DDU rates, E751.1.4
for Parcel Select DSCF rates, E751.1.4
rates, R700.1.0
undeliverable mail, F010.5.4
Parcel Select. See Parcel Post.
Parcels. See Package Services.
PAVE, M011
penalty mail, for U.S. government, E060
See also official mail.
Express Mail, E060.13.0
how to obtain authorization, E060.2.0
merchandise return service, E060.12.0
payment of postage, E060.2.0
via meter, E060.7.0
via permit imprint, E060.6.0
via postage stamps and stationery, E060.9.0
Periodicals, E060.13.0
prepared by contractors, E060.15.0
reply mail, E060.10.0, E060.11.0
what may be mailed, E060.5.0
which organizations are eligible to mail, E060.3.0
Periodicals
address correction, F010.5.2
addressing, A010.7.0
advertising
copies, E215.1.3
definition of, E211.11.0
how to calculate percentage, P013.7.0
in nonprofit and classroom publications, E270.1.3
public service announcement, E211.11.2
applications
appeal of a denied application, E213.3.7
fee for additional entry application, R200.5.0
fee for original application, E213.1.9, R200.5.0
fee for re-entry, R200.5.0
how to apply, E213.1.0
how to apply for additional entry, D230.3.0
how to apply for nonprofit rates, E270.5.0
how to apply for re-entry, E214
mailing while application is pending, E213.2.0
attachments, C200.1.8
back orders and reprints, E211.9.0
carrier route sequencing requirements, M050
categories of Periodicals authorization
foreign, E212.5.0
general, E212.1.0
institutions and societies, E212.2.0
news agent, E212.6.0
requester, E212.4.0
state departments of agriculture, E212.3.0
combining with other classes of mail, E070, M071, P070
complimentary copies, E215.1.7
definition and characteristics, E211.2.0
of an “edition,” E211.8.0
of an “issue,” E211.7.0
of “multiple issues,” E211.7.4, E211.7.5
deposit of, D210
documentation, E211.12.0
exceptional dispatch, D210.3.0
exchange copies, E215.1.5
expired subscription copies, E215.1.6
fees, R200.5.0
frequency of publication, E211.5.0
general standards, E211
gift subscriptions, E215.1.4
how to calculate postage, P013.3.0, P013.7.0
identification statement, E211.10.5
known office of publication, E211.4.0
label carrier, C200.1.10
loose enclosures, C200.1.4
mail preparation
automation flats, M820.4.0
automation letters, M810.3.0
carrier route flats in sacks, M220.4.0
carrier route irregular parcels in sacks, M220.4.0
carrier route letters in trays, M220.3.0
combined automation and presorted flats, M910.2.0, M950.2.0
combined flats on pallets, M045.8.2
how to package, M020.1.8
merged flats in sacks, M920.1.4
merged flats on pallets, M920.1.5, M930.1.5, M940.1.5
packages on pallets, M045.3.1, M045.4.0
packaging for carrier route rates, M220.2.0
packaging for presorted rates, M210.2.0
presorted flats in sacks, M210.4.0
presorted irregular parcels in sacks, M210.4.0
presorted letters in trays, M210.3.0
sacks on pallets, M045.3.1
trays on pallets, M045.3.1
markings for enclosures, M071
nonsubscriber/nonrequestor copies, E215.2.0
outside-county co-palletization experiment, G992
physical characteristics
components of, C200.1.0
covers, C200.1.6
mailpiece construction, C200.3.0
printed features, C200.4.0
printed sheets, E211.3.0
size, C200.5.0
postage payment options, P200
prohibited matter, C200.2.2
proof copies, for advertisers, E215.1.8
rate eligibility
for automation rates, E240
for carrier route rates, E230
for copies mailed by the public, E217.6.0
for destination entry rates, E250
for In-County rates, E217.4.0
for Nonprofit rates, E270
for Outside-County Classroom rates, E217.2.0
for Outside-County Nonprofit rates, E217.2.0
for Outside-County Science-of-Agriculture rates, E217.3.0
for presorted rates, E220
rates
all Periodicals rates and fees, R200
In-County, R200.3.0
Outside-County, R200.1.0, R200.2.0
records maintained by the publisher, E216
return address, A010.7.4
Ride-Along piece, E260
sample copies, E215
service objectives, D210.1.0
standardized documentation, P012.2.0, P012.3.0
statement of ownership, E216.3.0
supplements, C200.1.5
undeliverable mail, F010.5.2
perishables, C022
permit imprint, P040
application fee, R900.18.0
content of the permit imprint indicia, P040.3.0
format of the permit imprint indicia, P040.4.0
general information, P040.1.0
minimum quantity for a mailing, P040.5.1
placement on a mailpiece, P040.2.4
samples of permit imprint indicia, P040.4.0
standards for mailing, P040.5.0
pesticides, C024.14.0
pickup service, D010
fees for Express Mail, R500.2.1
fees for Parcel Post, R700.5.2
fees for Priority Mail, R100.13.2
pistols, C024.1.0
plant load operations, D020
expedited shipments, D020.4.0
how to apply, D020.2.0
mail preparation, M074
plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS), P950
for Package Services, P950.5.0
for Periodicals, P950.2.4
for Standard Mail, P950.4.0
plants
general mailability, C022.6.0
nonmailable plants, C022.7.0
polywrap
certification process, C820.4.5
for automation flats, C820.4.0
identification statement, C820.4.4
specifications for AFSM 100, C820.4.1
post office box service, D910
how to apply for service, D910.2.1
keys, D910.7.0
locks, D910.7.0
refunds, D910.6.0
post offices. See U.S. Postal Service.
postage
See also individual classes of mail.
computing postage, P013
payment for mailings of mixed classes, P070
postage due, P011.3.0
refunds, P014
revenue deficiencies, P011.3.0, P011.4.0
unpaid mail, P011.1.0
postage meters, P030
approved postage providers, P030.1.3
date corrections, P030.10.1
defective meters, P030.3.11
format elements for meter stamps, P030.9.0
how to apply for a meter license, P030.2.0
meters taken outside the United States, P030.3.15
postage corrections, P030.10.2
resetting, P030.3.0
fees, R900.15.0
revocation of a meter license, P030.2.4
types of postage devices, P030.1.2
Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp, P022.1.6
Heroes of 2001 semipostal stamp, P022.1.6
how to apply for a permit to use precanceled stamps, P023.2.0
imitation stamps, P022.4.0
precanceled stamps, P023
validity of stamps, P022.2.0
postage statement, P012.4.0
postcard. See card.
poultry
adult fowl and chickens, C022.3.0
day-old poultry, C022.3.1
precanceled stamps. See postage stamps.
presort
See also individual classes of mail.
definitions of terms, M011.1.0
Presort Accuracy Validation and Evaluation program, (PAVE), M011
presort mailing fee. See mailing fee.
presort verification
of First-Class Mail, D100.3.0
presorting. See individual classes of mail, under mail preparation.
Priority Mail
combining with other classes of mail, E070
eligibility for presorted rates, G995
eligibility for single-piece rates, E120.2.0
how to calculate postage, P013.2.0, P013.6.0
mail preparation
for drop shipment, M072
for presorted rate, G995
for single-piece rate, M120
marking required on each mailpiece
for presorted rate, G995
for single-piece rate, E120.1.4, M120
presorted Priority Mail experiment, G995
rates, R100.10.0
undeliverable mail, F010.5.1
weight, minimum and maximum, E120.1.0
Private Express Statutes, G011.4.0
publications. See Periodicals.
Puerto Rico, G011.2.1
qualified business reply mail (QBRM)
See also business reply mail.
authorization to participate, E150.2.0
eligibility for rates, E150.3.0
quarantines, delivery of mail during, D042.10.4
radioactive material, C023.9.0
rates and fees. See individual classes of mail.
rates and classification service centers (RCSCs)
addresses and phone numbers, G042
recall of mail, D030
how to recall mail, D030.2.0
who may recall, D030.1.0
reflectance
refunds, P014
for Express Mail, P014.5.0
for metered mail, P014.3.0
for postage and fees, P014.2.0
for stamps, P014.1.0
for stamps affixed to business reply mail, P014.2.12
how to apply for a postage refund, P014.2.9
value-added, P014.4.0
registered mail, S911
delivery of registered items, S911.4.0
fees, R900.21.0
how fees are assessed, S911.4.0
how to file a claim, S010, S911.4.0
other special services that can be added, S911.1.5
refunds, S911.2.4
required label, S911.3.4
sealing a registered item, S911.3.6
what may be mailed, S911.1.2
religious organization. See nonprofit.
reply mail
See also business reply mail (BRM).
bulk parcel return service, S924
courtesy reply mail, C810.9.0
merchandise return service, S923
metered reply mail, P030.10.4
residual shape surcharge, C600.3.0, R600.6.0
restricted delivery, S916
at time of mailing, S916.2.1
delivery of items, S916.3.0
fees, R900.22.0
how to request after time of mailing, S916.2.2
other special services that can be added, S916.1.7
refunds, S916.1.6
what may be mailed, S916.1.2
restricted matter
controlled substances, C024.11.0
drug paraphernalia, C024.12.1
drugs, C024.11.0
noxious odors, C024.8.0
return address
general, A010.4.0
on Periodicals, A010.7.4
when required, A010.4.3
with ancillary services, A010.4.2
return receipt, S915
delivery of return receipt items, S915.3.0
fees, R900.23.0
how to file a request for delivery information, S915.4.0
how to request after time of mailing, S915.2.2
other special services that can be added, S915.1.7
refunds, S915.1.6
required label, S915.1.5
what may be mailed, S915.1.2
return receipt for merchandise, S917
delivery of return receipt for merchandise items, S917.3.0
fees, R900.24.0
how to mail, S917.2.2
other special services that can be added, S917.1.3
required label, S917.2.4
what may be mailed, S917.1.2
returned mail, F030.5.0
reusable mailpieces, C010.6.0
revenue deficiency
general, P011.4.0
nonprofit Standard Mail, P011.5.0
Ride-Along piece for Periodicals, E260
sacks
general standards, M033
labels, M031.1.0, M031.2.0, M032.1.0, M032.3.0
maximum weight, M033.1.1
saturation carrier route sequencing requirements, M050
scheme sort. See individual classes of mail, under mail preparation.
scorpions, C022.3.9
Second-Class Mail. See Periodicals.
sexually-oriented material, C032
sharps, C023.8.5
shipper paid forwarding
annual accounting fee, F030.2.5
fee, R900.25.0
how it works, F020.3.5, F030.2.5
how to sign up, F030.2.5
shipping papers for hazardous materials, C023.1.9
shortpaid mail, P011.1.0
Signature Confirmation, S919
barcodes on privately printed labels, S919.3.0
electronic file transmission for electronic option, S919.4.0
electronic option, S919.1.4
fees, R900.26.0
other special services that can be added, S919.1.7
required labels, S919.2.0
retail option, S919.1.4
what may be mailed, S919.1.2
where to mail, S919.5.0
simplified address, A020.1.0
size
automation cards and letters, C810
automation flats, C820
automation parcels, C850
Express Mail, C500
First-Class Mail, C100
flats, C050.3.0
general, maximum and minimum, C010.1.0
letters, C050.2.0
machinable parcels, C050.4.0
nonmachinable letters, C050.2.2
nonmachinable parcels, C050.5.0, C050.6.0
nonmailable, C010.1.5
Package Services, C700.1.0
Periodicals, C200.5.0
Standard Mail, C600.1.0
skill contests, C031.7.0
sorting mail. See individual classes of mail, under mail preparation.
sound recordings
packaging, C010.8.4
special handling, S930
fees, R900.27.0
other special services that can be added, S930.1.3
required marking on each piece, S930.1.6
what may be mailed, S930.1.2
special services
See also individual services.
forwarding mail with special services, F010, F030.4.2
holding mail with special services, F030.4.4
treatment of undeliverable mail, F010.4.5
with mixed classes of mail, S070
Special Standard Mail. See Media Mail.
specimens, C023.8.4
stamps. See postage stamps.
Standard Mail
applications for nonprofit rates
how to apply for authorization, E670.7.0
how to apply for authorization at additional offices, E670.7.0
mailing while application is pending, E670.9.0
carrier route sequencing requirements, M050
combining with other classes of mail, E070, E610.4.0, M071
definition, E610.4.0
deposit of, D600.2.0
discounts
for barcoded machinable parcels, E610.5.4, R600.7.0
for destination entry, E650
enclosures and attachments, E610.4.0
general standards for any Standard Mail mailing, E610.8.0
how to calculate postage, P013.4.0, P013.8.0
how to package, M020.1.8
mail preparation
automation carrier route letters, M810.2.1
automation flats, M820.5.0
automation letters, M810.2.0
combined automation and presorted flats, M910.3.0, M950.3.0
combined flats on pallets, M045.8.3
combined machinable parcels, M073
Customized MarketMail, M660
enhanced carrier route flats, M620.4.0
enhanced carrier route irregular parcels, M620.5.0
enhanced carrier route letters and cards, M620.3.0
machinable parcels on pallets, M045.3.5, M045.9.1
merged flats in sacks, M920.2.4
merged flats on pallets, M920.2.5, M930.2.4, M940.2.4
packages on pallets, M045.3.2, M045.4.0, M045.5.0
packaging for enhanced carrier route rates, M620.2.0
packaging for irregular parcels, M610.4.0
packaging for mail on pallets, M045.2.4
packaging for presorted flats, M610.4.0
presorted flats, M610.4.0
presorted irregular parcels, M610.4.0
presorted machinable letters and cards, M610.2.0
presorted machinable parcels, M610.5.0
presorted nonmachinable letters and cards, M610.3.0
sacks on pallets, M045.3.2
trays on pallets, M045.3.2
markings required on each mailpiece, M012.2.0, M071
for enhanced carrier route rates, M620.1.0
for presorted rates, M610.1.0
NetPost Mailing Online experiment, G991
nonprofit rates, what may be mailed, E670.5.0
postage payment options, P600
rate eligibility
barcoded discount for machinable parcels, E610.5.4, E620.5.0, R600.7.0
for automation rates, E640
for destination entry discounts (DBMC, DSCF, DDU), E650
for Enhanced Carrier Route Rates, E630, E640.2.0
for nonprofit rates, E670
for presorted rates, E620
residual shape surcharge for parcels, E610.5.5, E620.3.0, R600.6.0
rates, R600
for nonprofit Standard Mail, R600.3.0, R600.4.0
for regular Standard Mail, R600.1.0, R600.2.0
service objectives, D600.1.0
shipper paid forwarding, F030.2.5
size, C600
special services that can be added, E610.9.0
standardized documentation, P012.2.0
undeliverable mail, F010.5.3
Standard Mail (A). See Standard Mail.
Standard Mail (B). See Package Services.
staples, C010.5.6, C810.3.2, C820.5.2
statement of ownership, management, and circulation for Periodicals, E216.3.0
stationery, P021
aerogrammes, P021.3.2
personalized stamped envelopes sold by USPS, P021.2.0
plain stamped envelopes sold by USPS, P021.1.0
rates and fees, R000
stamped cards, P021.3.1
sweepstakes, C031.6.0
tape
for sealing mailpieces, C010.5.0
territories and possessions of the U.S., G011.2.0
Third-Class Mail. See Standard Mail.
toxic substances, C023.7.0
trademarks of the USPS, G013.1.0
trays
general standards, M033
labels, M031.1.0, M031.3.0, M032.1.0, M032.2.0
of letters, M033.2.1
sizes of trays, M033.1.3
sleeving and strapping, M033.1.5
undeliverable mail
endorsements used by USPS, F010.4.1
First-Class Mail, F010.5.1
Package Services, F010.5.4
Periodicals, F010.5.2
Priority Mail, F010.5.1
Standard Mail, F010.5.3
with special services, F010.4.5
U.S. Department of Transportation
regulation of hazardous materials, C023.1.0
U.S. government mail
Department of State mail, E020
free mail for U.S. armed forces, E030.2.0
military address, E030.2.4
official mail for Members of Congress, E050
official mail for U.S. government, E060
prepared by contractors, E060.15.0
voting materials, E080
U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
address for USPS functional areas, for correspondence, G043
appealing decision made about mailing standards, G020.3.0
business mail entry offices, addresses and phone numbers, G042
copyrights of the USPS, G013.2.0
Domestic Mail Manual, general information, G020.1.0
holidays recognized by USPS, G011.1.5
philatelic services offered by USPS, G090
post offices, general information, G011.1.0
postal inspection of mail. See inspection.
Private Express Statutes, G011.4.0
rates and classification service centers (RCSCs), addresses and phone numbers, G042
requesting exceptions to mailing standards, G020.3.0
service to territories and possessions of the United States, G011.2.0
trademarks of the USPS, G013.1.0
where to report complaints, G011.3.0
where to report crimes, G011.5.0
voting
absentee balloting materials, E080
voter registration commissions, mailing list services, A910.2.4, A910.6.0, R900.13.3
walk sequence carrier route sequencing requirements, M050
window envelopes and inserts, C840
Z4CHANGE
list matching, A950.3.2
ZIP Code, A010.2.0
sorting cards by 5-digit ZIP Code, A910.5.0
ZIP+4 code, A010.2.2
zone charts, G030.1.3
zones, for computing postage, G030
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