176 Deposit and Entry

Overview

1.0 Deposit for Media Mail and Library Mail

2.0 Pickup on Demand Service

1.0 Deposit for Media Mail and Library Mail

1.1 Single-Piece Mailings

Single-piece Media Mail and Library Mail and mail with a permit imprint must be deposited at a time and place specified by the postmaster at the office of mailing. Metered mail may be deposited at other than the licensing Post Office under 705.19.0.

1.2 Stamped Pieces over 10 Ounces or More than One Half-Inch in Thickness

[1-26-20] Media Mail and Library Mail pieces bearing only postage stamps as postage payment and that weigh more than 10 ounces, or measure more than one half-inch in thickness, may not receive pickup service, nor be deposited into a collection box, Postal Service lobby drop, Postal Service dock, customer mailbox, or other unattended location. The sender must present such items to an employee at a retail service counter in a Postal Service facility. Improperly presented items will be returned to the sender for proper entry and acceptance.

2.0 Pickup on Demand Service

Pickup on Demand service (507.7.0) is available for a fee only from designated ZIP Codes and can be requested online at www.usps.com.