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I000 Information
I020 References
I022 Subject Index
accelerated reply mail, D920.7.0
additional entry for Periodicals, D230
application, D230.3.0
cancellation, D230.6.0
fee, R200.5.0
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
for automation mailings, A800
change of address, F010.1.0
to commercial mail receiving agencies, A010.5.3
content, A010.1.0
detached address labels (DALs), A060
elements of a complete address, A010.3.0
exceptional address, A020.4.0
military mail, A010.6.0
“occupant”-style addressing, A020.3.0
for Periodicals, A010.7.0
placement, A010.1.0
return address, A010.4.0
return address required, A010.4.4
simplified address, A020.2.0
advertising
in nonprofit and classroom Periodicals, E270.1.3
in nonprofit Standard Mail, E670.5.0
pandering, C033
in Periodicals, E211.11.0
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
with return address, M012.4.3
type size, M012.4.4
animals
adult fowl, C022.3.0
bees, C022.3.8
cold-blooded, C022.2.3
container for mailing, C022.3.11
day-old poultry, C022.3.0
dead, C022.4.0
furs or pelts, C022.5.0
insects, C022.3.9
nonmailable, C022.7.0
scorpions, C022.3.10
special permits for animals mailed to Pacific islands, C022.3.7
warm-blooded, C022.3.6
APO. See military mail.
appeals, for decision made about mailing standards, G020.3.0
aspect ratio, C810.2.2
automation cards, C810
labels, C810.6.0
enclosed in letters, C810.9.0
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 UFSM 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
in address block, C840.2.5
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
on flats, C840.3.0
general standards for letters and flats, C840
human-readable information, C850.2.5
on inserts, C840.2.4
on letters, C840.2.0
location, C850.3.0
on parcels, C850
on sack labels, M032
on tray labels, M032
reflectance, C840.5.0, C850.2.3
second barcode on flats, C840.3.3
skew, C840.6.0
types
5-digit barcode, C840.1.2, C840.8.0
concatenated, C850.1.3
Confirm, S941.2.0
Delivery Confirmation, C850.1.3, S918.3.0
delivery point barcode (DPBC), C840.9.0
integrated, C850.1.3
POSTNET barcode, C840.1.1
Signature Confirmation, C850.1.3, S919.3.0
USS Code, C850.1.1
UUC/EAN, C850.1.1
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, C022.3.8
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, C010.7.1
Bound Printed Matter
calculating postage, P013.5.3, P013.5.6, P013.9.0
combining with other Package Services, E753
definition, E712.1.0
discounts
for barcoded machinable parcels, E712.2.0
for destination entry, E752
mail preparation
barcoded flats, M820.6.0
bundles of flats on pallets, M045.3.3
bundles of irregular parcels on pallets, M045.3.4
bundling, M020.1.6
bundling for mail on pallets, M045.2.4
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
machinable parcels on pallets, M045.3.5
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
for single-piece rates, M721.1.0
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, C010.7.0
bulk parcel return service (BPRS), S924
annual accounting fee, S924.3.3
annual permit fee, S924.3.1
application for a permit, S924.2.1
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
placement of bulk parcel return service label, S924.4.0
sample of a bulk parcel return service label, S924.5.0
bundles, M020
of Bound Printed Matter, M020.1.6
of cards, M020.2.1
counter-stacking, M020.1.2
facing slips for carrier route mail, M020.3.0
of flats, M020.2.2
labeling, M020.1.3
of Periodicals, M020.1.8, M210.2.0
on pallets, M020.1.5
in sacks, M020.1.8
securing, M020.1.4
of Standard Mail, M020.1.8
business reply mail (BRM), S922
annual accounting fee, S922.3.3
annual permit fee, S922.2.3
application for a permit, S922.2.2
distributed by agents of the permit holder, S922.8.0
fees and per piece charges, R900.4.0
general information, S922.1.0
official U.S. government mail, E060.11.0
physical characteristics, S922.4.0
postage and fees computation, S922.3.0
qualified business reply mail (QBRM), E150, S922.7.0
refunds for postage affixed to business reply mail, P014.2.10
renewal of annual accounting fee, S922.3.4
renewal of annual permit, S922.2.4
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
application 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.
bundling, M020.2.1
eligibility for First-Class Mail card rates, E110.3.0, E130.2.1
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 bundles, M020.3.0
sequencing requirements, M050
submitting cards for sequencing, A920.2.0
certificate of mailing, S914
for bulk quantities, S914.1.2
fees, R900.6.0
other special services that can be added, S914.1.7
what may be mailed, S914.1.0
certified mail, S912
fees, R900.7.0
filling out 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
filing, S010.2.0
filing 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
claims, S010
delivery of items, S921.4.0
with Express Mail, S921.1.9
fees, R900.8.0
mailing procedures, S921.3.0
with registered mail, S921.1.8
required forms, S921.2.0
special services that can be added, S921.1.4
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
labels, S918.2.0
retail option, S918.1.4
special services that can be added, S918.1.6
what may be mailed, S918.1.3
where to mail, S918.5.0
delivery of mail, D042
to agent, D042.2.0
accountable mail, D042.1.7
to commercial mail receiving agency, D042.2.0
Express Mail, D042.1.7
to hotels, institutions, and schools, D042.5.0
to individual at a business, D042.4.0
to military units, D042.8.0
refusal by addressee, D042.1.0
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
with Bound Printed Matter, A060.1.4
disposing of, A060.4.1
label preparation, A060.2.0
mail preparation, A060.3.0
with Periodicals, A060.1.2
postage computation, A060.5.0
with Standard Mail, A060.1.3
undeliverable DALs, A060.2.0
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
incidental First-Class Mail, E070.5.0
in Package Services, E070.4.0
in Periodicals, E070.3.0
in Standard Mail, E070.4.0
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
with postage affixed, sold by USPS, P021.1.0, P021.2.0
reusable, C010.6.4
window envelopes, C010.6.1
exceptional dispatch for Periodicals, D210.3.0
application, D210.3.5
rates, D210.3.4
experimental rates and classifications, G900
flat-rate box, G995
outside-county Periodicals copalletization drop shipment, G991, G992
parcel return services, G993
explosives, C023.2.0
Express Mail
claims, S010
with COD, S921.1.9
deposit, D500.2.0
fees, E500.2.0, R500.2.0
flat-rate envelope, E500.1.6
mail preparation
for drop shipment, M072
for Express Mail, M500
with other classes of mail, E070
postage calculation, P013.2.0, P013.6.0
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, D100.2.0
documentation for mailings, E110.5.0
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
bundling for presorted flats, M130.4.1
combined automation and presorted flats, M910.1.0, M950.1.0
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 calculation, P013.2.0, P013.6.0
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 box. See Priority Mail.
flat-rate envelope. See Express Mail and Priority Mail.
flats
automation. See automation flats.
bundling, 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, C010.7.2
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, C022.3.9
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
claims, S010.2.0
delivery of insured items, S913.4.0
Express Mail insurance, R900.11.0, S500
fees, R900.12.0
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
general information about mailing, E120.2.4, E130.2.2
for post office boxes, D910.7.0
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
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
postage calculation, P013.5.4, P013.9.0
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, C010.7.5
magnetized materials, C023.12.0
mail receptacles, D041
for apartments, D042.9.7
custom-built mail receptacles, D041.2.2
door slots, D042.9.6
location, D041.2.7
maintenance of, D042.9.3
manufacturer specifications, D041.2.1
newspaper receptacles, D041.2.11
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 systems
alternate mailing systems, P930
manifest mailing systems, P910
optional procedure mailing systems, P920
plant-verified drop shipment, P950
manifest mailing systems, P910
application 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
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
postage calculation, P013.5.2, P013.9.0
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, S923.4.0
annual accounting fee, S923.3.4
annual permit fee, S923.2.5
application for a permit, S923.2.1
fees, R900.14.0
general information, S923.1.0
label format and example, S923.5.0
official U.S. government mail, E060.12.0
postage and fees, S923.3.0
merged bundles 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
free mail for U.S. armed forces, E030.2.0
military address, E030.2.4
military ordinary mail (MOM), E010.2.2
for retirees, D010.2.4
money orders, S020
cashing, S020.2.0
fees, R900.16.0
payable to another party, S020.2.6
where to purchase, S020.1.1
negotiated service agreements, G910
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
general, C021
due to noxious odors, C024.8.0
due to packaging, C010.9.0
written, printed, and graphic materials, C031
nonprofit
Periodicals
application for authorization, E270.5.0
eligibility for Periodicals rates, E270
types of organizations, E270.2.0
Standard Mail
application for authorization, E670.7.0
application for authorization at additional offices, E670.7.0
eligibility for Standard Mail rates, E670
identification of authorized organization on Standard Mail, E670.6.0
marking, M012.2.0
organization types, E670.2.0
revenue deficiencies, P011.5.0
what may be mailed, E670.5.0
occupant lists, A910.4.0
OCR read area, A010.1.3
optional endorsement lines (OELs), M013
list for each sort level, M013.1.0
required format, M013.2.0
optional procedure mailing systems, P920
application 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, D700.2.0
mail preparation
combining machinable parcels, M073
combining parcels, E753
machinable parcels on pallets, M045.9.0
nonmachinable parcels, C700.2.0
parcel return services experiment, G993
postage calculation, P013.5.0, P013.9.0
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. See bundles.
packaging, for mailing, C010.2.0
animals, C022.3.11
closure and sealing, C010.5.0
containers, C010.3.0
cushioning, C010.4.0
high-density items, C010.7.2
liquids, C010.2.4
magnetic tapes, C010.7.5
nonmailable matter, C010.9.0
soft goods, C010.7.3
sound recordings, C010.7.4
special envelopes, C010.6.0
stationery, C010.2.3
pallet box. See pallets.
pallets
bundles on pallets, M045.2.0
flats on pallets, M041.6.0
general standards, M041
labels, M031.4.0
minimum and maximum loads, M041.5.0
pallet boxes, M041.4.0
physical characteristics, M041.1.2
securing bundles for pallets, M020.1.5
stacking pallets, M041.3.0
top caps, M041.2.0
what may be mailed on pallets, M045.1.0
pandering advertisements, C033
parcel airlift service (PAL), S930
fees, R900.17.0
marking, S930.2.5
special services that can be added, S930.2.3
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
mail preparation
BMC Presort rates, M045.10.0
combined machinable parcels, M073
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
OBMC Presort rates, M045.11.0
Parcel Select DBMC rates, M045.3.5
Parcel Select DDU rates, M045.14.0, M710.3.0
Parcel Select DSCF rates, M045.12.0, M045.13.0, M710.2.0
mailing fee, E711.2.3
markings required on each mailpiece, M012.3.0, M710.1.0
nonmachinable parcels, C700.2.0
parcel return services experiment, G993
postage calculation, P013.5.2, P013.9.0
Parcel Post (cont.)
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 return services experiment, G993
Parcel Select. See Parcel Post.
Parcels. See Package Services.
PAVE, M011
penalty mail, for U.S. government, E060
See also official mail.
authorization, E060.2.0
Express Mail, E060.13.0
merchandise return service, E060.12.0
organizations eligible to mail, E060.3.0
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
Periodicals
address correction, F010.5.2
addressing, A010.7.0
advertising
calculating percentage, P013.7.0
copies, E215.1.3
definition of, E211.11.0
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
Periodicals (cont.)
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, 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
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
bundles on pallets, M045.3.1, M045.4.0
bundling, M020.1.8
bundling for carrier route rates, M220.2.0
bundling for presorted rates, M210.2.0
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
merged flats in sacks, M920.1.4
merged flats on pallets, M920.1.5, M930.1.5, M940.1.5
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 copalletization experiment, G991, 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 calculation, P013.3.0, P013.7.0
postage payment options, P200
prohibited matter, C200.2.2
proof copies, for advertisers, E215.1.8
Periodicals (cont.)
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 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
application, D020.2.0
expedited shipments, D020.4.0
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
for automation flats, C820.4.0
certification process, C820.4.5
identification statement, C820.4.4
specifications for AFSM 100, C820.4.1
post office box service, D910
application 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
application for license, P030.2.0
approved providers, P030.1.3
date corrections, P030.10.1
defective meters, P030.3.11
format elements for meter stamps, P030.9.0
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 devices, P030.1.2
application for permit to use precanceled stamps, P023.2.0
Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp, P022.1.6
Heroes of 2001 semipostal stamp, P022.1.6
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, C022.3.2
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
First-Class Mail, D100.3.0
presorting. See individual classes of mail, under mail preparation.
Pricing and Classification Service Center (PCSC)
address and phone number, G042
Priority Mail
combining with other classes of mail, E070
eligibility for single-piece rates, E120.2.0
flat-rate box, G995
flat-rate envelope, E120.2.2
mail preparation
for drop shipment, M072
for single-piece rate, M120
marking required on each mailpiece, E120.1.4, M120
postage calculation, P013.2.0, P013.6.0
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.
recall of mail, D030
procedure, D030.2.0
who may recall, D030.1.0
reflectance
refunds, P014
application for postage refund, P014.2.7
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, P014.2.10
value-added, P014.4.0
registered mail, S911
delivery of registered items, S911.4.0
fee amount, R900.21.0
fee assessment, S911.4.0
refunds, S911.2.4
required label, S911.3.4
sealing a registered item, S911.3.6
special services that can be added, S911.1.5
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
repositional notes. See repositionable notes.
repositionable notes, C810.7.0
residual shape surcharge, C600.3.0, R600.6.0
restricted delivery, S916
delivery of items, S916.3.0
fees, R900.22.0
refunds, S916.1.6
special services that can be added, S916.1.7
after time of mailing, S916.2.2
at time of mailing, S916.2.1
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
with ancillary services, A010.4.3
general, A010.4.0
on Periodicals, A010.7.4
when required, A010.4.4
return receipt, S915
delivery of return receipt items, S915.3.0
fees, R900.23.0
label, S915.1.5
refunds, S915.1.6
request for delivery information, S915.4.0
request after time of mailing, S915.2.2
special services that can be added, S915.1.7
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
mailing procedure, S917.2.2
required label, S917.2.4
special services that can be added, S917.1.3
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, C022.3.10
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
labels, S919.2.0
retail option, S919.1.4
special services that can be added, S919.1.7
what may be mailed, S919.1.2
where to mail, S919.5.0
simplified address, A020.2.0
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, C010.1.1
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, C010.7.4
special handling, S930
fees, R900.27.0
required marking on each piece, S930.1.6
special services that can be added, S930.1.3
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
authorization, E670.7.0
authorization at additional offices, E670.7.0
mailing while application is pending, E670.9.0
bundling, M020.1.8
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
mail preparation
automation carrier route letters, M810.2.1
automation flats, M820.5.0
automation letters, M810.2.0
bundles on pallets, M045.3.2, M045.4.0, M045.5.0
bundling for enhanced carrier route rates, M620.2.0
bundling for irregular parcels, M610.4.0
bundling for mail on pallets, M045.2.4
bundling for presorted flats, M610.4.0
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
presorted flats, M610.4.0
presorted irregular parcels, M610.4.0
presorted machinable letters and cards, M610.2.0
presorted machinable parcels, M610.6.0
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
nonprofit rates, what may be mailed, E670.5.0
postage calculation, P013.4.0, P013.8.0
Standard Mail (cont.)
postage payment options, P600
rate eligibility
for automation rates, E640
barcoded discount for machinable parcels, E610.5.4, E620.5.0, R600.7.0
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, M033.1.3
sleeving and strapping, M033.1.5
undeliverable mail
endorsements, F010.4.1
First-Class Mail, F010.5.1
Package Services, F010.5.4
Periodicals, F010.5.2
Priority Mail, F010.5.1
with special services, F010.4.5
Standard Mail, F010.5.3
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, G013.2.0
Domestic Mail Manual, general information, G020.1.0
holidays recognized, G011.1.5
philatelic services offered by USPS, G090
post offices, general information, G011.1.0
postal inspection of mail. See inspection.
Pricing and Classification Service Center (PCSC), address and phone number, G042
Private Express Statutes, G011.4.0
requesting exceptions to mailing standards, G020.3.0
service to territories and possessions of the United States, G011.2.0
trademarks, 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
DMM Issue 58 Updated 12-9-04