286 Enter and Deposit

Overview

1.0 Deposit

2.0 Verification

1.0 Deposit

1.1 Time and Location of Deposit

Mailers may deposit USPS Ground Advantage – Commercial parcels with parcels postage evidencing indicia at any Postal Service facility, preferably near the customer’s local Post Office. USPS Ground Advantage – Commercial parcels bearing a permit imprint must be deposited under 604.5.0 and 705.

1.2 Approved Collections

The USPS may collect USPS Ground Advantage — Commercial parcels at a mailer‘s facility if part of an approved collection service for other classes of mail; space is available on the transportation; and:

1. Acceptance and verification are done at the customer’s facility; or
2. Postage is paid with permit imprint under an optional procedure; or
3. Postage is paid with postage evidencing system postage.

2.0 Verification

Mailings are subject to USPS procedures to verify correct postage payment. The return of mailings to the mailer‘s facility for reworking is the mailer‘s responsibility.