285 Mail Preparation

Overview

1.0 Preparation for USPS Ground Advantage — Commercial

2.0 Preparation of Permit Imprint Mailings

3.0 Preparing a Cubic Mailing

4.0 Pickup on Demand Service

1.0 [7-9-23] Preparation for USPS Ground Advantage — Commercial

[7-9-23] The following standards apply to single-piece USPS Ground Advantage — Commercial:

1. Each piece is required to bear the markings under 202.3.6.
2. [7-9-23] There are no sorting requirements for single-piece USPS Ground Advantage — Commercial parcels paid with postage evidencing system postage.

2.0 Preparation of Permit Imprint Mailings

2.1 Identical Weight Pieces

To use a permit imprint, the pieces must be of identical weight and, unless all the pieces are in a weight category for which the price does not vary by zone, the pieces must be separated by zone when presented to the Post Office, except under 2.2.

2.2 Nonidentical Weight Pieces

A permit imprint may be used for mailings of nonidentical-weight pieces only if authorized by Business Mailer Support at USPS Headquarters.

3.0 [7-9-23] Preparing a Cubic Mailing

Cubic mailpieces for multiple price tiers may be combined in the same container.

4.0 [7-9-23] Pickup on Demand Service

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