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Pricing & Classification DMM Advisory

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May 11, 2015

May 31 Mailing Services and Shipping Services Price Change Update — Plant-Verified Drop Shipment

May 31, 2015 Price Change

In preparation for the new pricing and classification changes for all market dominant mail classes and competitive products that take effect May 31, 2015, the Postal Service has scheduled two software releases for the PostalOne!® system.

The first release is scheduled for May 17, 2015, to allow mailers the opportunity to submit files for mailings scheduled to mail on or after May 31.

The second release is scheduled for May 31, 2015, to implement the new pricing and classification changes.

Between May 17 and May 31, the following file versions will be supported for files containing mailing dates prior to May 31, 2015, and for updates to files previously submitted:

  • Mail.dat® 14-1
  • Mail.dat 14.2 (pre-14.2.6.1 errata)
  • Mail.XML™ 15.0A

Beginning May 17 and onward, the following file versions will be supported for new file submissions with a postage statement mailing date on or after May 31, 2015:

  • Mail.dat 14-2 (14.2.1.6 errata)
  • Mail.dat 15-1
  • Mail.XML 16.0 (only if claiming new pricing/products on postage statement)
  • Mail.XML 17.0

Plant-Verified Drop Shipment Update

With this upcoming price change, plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) mailings will be verified and accepted as follows:

Current Prices — PVDS mailings verified and paid for before May 31, 2015, using the current prices, will be accepted at destination entry postal facilities through June 14, 2015, when presented using eInduction or eVs processes or with appropriate verification and payment documentation (PS Form 8125 or 8017).

New Prices — PVDS mailings may be verified and paid for beginning May 17, 2015, using the new prices, provided the shipments are not deposited at destination entry postal facilities until May 31, 2015, or later, when presented using eInduction or eVs processes or with appropriate verification and payment documentation (PS Form 8125 or 8017).

  • For mailings with electronic documentation, mailers must enter a Mail Arrival Date that is on or after May 31, 2015.
  • For mailings with hard copy postage statements, USPS acceptance employees must enter a Mail Arrival Date that is on or after May 31, 2015.