Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service Domestic Mail Manual

Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service Domestic Mail Manual

January 21, 2024

Transmittal Letter Summary of Changes 100 Retail Mail Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels 101 Physical Standards 102 Elements on the Face of a Mailpiece 110 Retail Mail Priority Mail Express 120 Retail Mail Priority Mail 130 Retail Mail First-Class Mail and USPS Ground Advantage — Retail 140 USPS Marketing Mail Flats Every Door Direct Mail-Retail (EDDM-Retail) 170 Retail Mail Media Mail and Library Mail 200 Commercial Letters, Flats, and Parcels Design Standards 201 Physical Standards 202 Elements on the Face of a Mailpiece 203 Basic Postage Statement, Documentation, and Preparation Standards 204 Barcode Standards 207 Periodicals 210 Commercial Mail Priority Mail Express 220 Commercial Mail Priority Mail 230 Commercial Mail First-Class Mail 240 Commercial Mail USPS Marketing Mail 250 Commercial Mail Parcel Select 260 Commercial Mail Bound Printed Matter 270 Commercial Mail Media Mail and Library Mail 280 Commercial Mail USPS Ground Advantage — Commercial

500 Additional Mailing Services 503 Extra Services 505 Return Services 507 Mailer Services 508 Recipient Services 509 Other Services 600 Basic Standards For All Mailing Services 601 Mailability 602 Addressing 604 Postage Payment Methods and Refunds 607 Mailer Compliance and Appeals of Classification Decisions 608 Postal Information and Resources 609 Filing Indemnity Claims for Loss or Damage 700 Special Standards 703 Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail and Other Unique Eligibility 705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems 709 Negotiated Service Agreements Index Forms Glossary Notice 123