DMM TOC > Index and Appendices > Labeling Lists L002 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix Matrix [4-17-11] L002 lists every 3-digit Zip Code prefix for mail destined to 3-digit, 3-digit scheme, and sectional center facility (SCF) destinations as follows: a. 3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix: Use this column to find a 3-digit ZIP Code prefix. Those prefixes indicated by an N have been designated as 3-digit ZIP Codes for which the preparation of a 3-digit sack is optional, and for which the preparation of the optional 3-digit pallet is prohibited. b. Column A, 3-Digit Destinations: Use this information for Line 1 on 3-digit container labels (subject to the standards for the rate claimed). Unique 3-digit cities are indicated by a U. c. Column B, 3-Digit/Scheme Destinations: Use this information for Line 1 on 3-digit or 3-digit scheme container labels (subject to the standards for the rate claimed). Line 2 of container labels for destinations indicated by an S must include either “SCHEME” or the specific information shown (3-digit groups by scheme group, where applicable, are shown in L003). d. Column C, SCF Destinations: Use this information for Line 1 on SCF container labels (subject to the standards for the rate claimed). SCFs serving only a single 3-digit area are indicated by a D (3-digit groups are shown by SCF in L005). Destination SCF Standard Mail rates, destination SCF Package Services rates, or destination SCF rates and per piece discounts for Periodicals mail are available only to those ZIP Code areas for which an SCF is shown. To order labels from the USPS Label Printing Center, use Form 1578-B and indicate set number 001 (unique 3-digit cities only), set number 002 (3-digit destinations), or set number 003 (SCF destinations). Requests are supplied in lots of 300 (minimum) for each label on the list.
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