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DMM TOC > Index and Appendices A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W ZA absentee balloting materials, 703.8.0 accelerated reply mail, 508.5.8 additional entry for Periodicals, 707.29.0 application 707.29.2 cancellation 707.29.5 fee 707.1.5 address correction services, 507.3.0 address element correction, 507.6.4, 507.6.5 Address Information System (AIS) products, 509.1.0 detached address labels (DALs) 602.4.0 Periodicals, 707.3.2.2 accuracy 708.3.0 verification of, 708.3.5 address placement, 602.1.0 parcels, 102.3.3 Periodicals, 707.3.2.3 address quality standards, flats First-Class Mail, 333.5.1 Standard Mail, 343.7.1 barcoded pieces, 333.5.5, 343.7.3, 363.5.3 Bound Printed Matter, 363.4.3 carrier route code accuracy, 343.6.2, 363.4.3 enhanced carrier route, 343.6.1.2 Bound Printed Matter, 363.2.1 First-Class Mail, 333.3.3 Standard Mail, 343.3.3 Move Update, 333.3.5 Bound Printed Matter, 363.3.3 First-Class Mail, 333.3.6 Standard Mail, 343.3.8 address quality standards, general Alternative Addressing Format, 602.3.0 Coding Accuracy Support System (CASS), 708.3.0 address quality standards, letters and cards First-Class Mail, 233.5.1 Standard Mail, 243.7.1 automation enhanced carrier route, 243.6.6.2 First-Class Mail, 233.5.6 Standard Mail, 243.7.4 First-Class Mail, 233.5.2 Standard Mail, 243.6.2 enhanced carrier route,243.6.1.2 First-Class Mail, 233.3.0 Standard Mail, 243.5.1 Move Update, 233.3.5 First-Class Mail, 233.3.6 Standard Mail, 243.3.8 address quality standards, parcels Bound Printed Matter, 463.4.2 Standard Mail, 443.6.2 enhanced carrier route, 443.6.1 Bound Printed Matter, 463.4.1 First-Class Mail, 433.3.0 Standard Mail, 443.5.1 Move Update, 433.3.6 Bound Printed Matter, 463.3.3 First-Class Mail, 433.3.7 Standard Mail, 443.3.8 address quality standards, Periodicals general, 707.12.1.3 automation, 707.14.1.1 carrier route, 707.13.1.3 address sequencing services, 507.7.0 Address Change Service (ACS), 507.3.2 address correction, 507.3.1 carrier route schemes, 507.8.4 Delivery Statistics Product, 507.8.1 FASTforward, 507.3.3 mailing list services, 507.6.0 fees, 507.6.1 sequencing for cards and electronic files, 507.7.0 fees, 507.7.1 addressee, See recipient services alternative addressing formats, 602.3.0 First-Class Mail, 233.5.6 Standard Mail, 243.7.4 Bound Printed Matter, 363.5.3 First-Class Mail, 333.5.5 Standard Mail, 343.7.3 Periodicals, 707.14.3 change of address, 507.2.1 commercial mail receiving agencies, 602.2.3 detached address labels (DALs), 602.4.0 elements of a complete address, 602.1.4, 602.1.5 exceptional address, 602.3.4 military mail, 703.2.2 "occupant"-style addressing, 602.3.3.1 Periodicals, 707.3.2 return address, 602.1.5 simplified address, 602.3.2 ZIP Code, 602.1.8 advance deposit account, 604.6.4 nonprofit and classroom Periodicals, 707.10.1.3 nonprofit Standard Mail, 703.1.6 pandering, 508.8.1 Periodicals, 707.4.12 sexually-oriented material, 508.9.0 aerosols, 601.2.5 Science-of-Agriculture, 707.1.2, 707.11.2 State Departments of Agriculture, 707.6.3 USDA, 703.7.3.2 air transportation prohibitions for hazardous materials, 601.10.10 Alternate Mailing System (AMS), 705.4.0 ancillary service endorsements class of mail, explanation by, 507.1.0 flats, 302.3.4 letters and cards, 202.4.4 parcels, 402.3.4 retail, 102.4.4 flats, 302.3.0 letters and cards, 202.4.0 parcels, 402.3.0 retail, 102.4.0 ancillary service endorsements (cont'd) flats, 302.3.0 letters and cards, 202.4.0 parcels, 402.3.3 flats, 302.3.4 letters and cards, 202.4.4 parcels, 402.3.4 retail, 102.4.4 adult fowl, 601.9.3.4 bees, 601.9.3.8 cold-blooded, 601.9.3.3 container for mailing, 601.9.3.11 day-old poultry, 601.9.3.2 dead, 601.9.4 furs or pelts, 601.9.5 insects, 601.9.3.9 nonmailable, 601.9.7 scorpions, 601.9.3.10 special permits for animals mailed to Pacific islands, 601.9.3.7 warm-blooded, 601.9.3.6 appeals for decision made about mailing standards, 607.2.0 Armed Forces, mail sent by, 703.4.0 aspect ratio, 201.3.5 Automated Flat Sorting Machine 100 (AFSM 100) physical standards for ASFM 100 flats, 301.3.3 preparation for automation rate AFSM 100 flats, 345.7.6 polywrap coverings for ASFM 100 flats, 301.3.5 automation cards, 201.3.0 automation discount, 243.4.2 enclosed in letters, 201.3.13 labels, 201.3.12 First-Class Mail, 235.6.0 Standard Mail, 245.7.0 size, 201.1.0 tabs and wafer seals, 201.3.9 automation flats, general 301.3.0 Bound Printed Matter, 363.5.0 First-Class Mail, 333.5.5 Standard Mail, 343.7.3, attachments, 301.3.8.2 automation discount, 346.4.2 Bound Printed Matter, 363.5.0 automation flats, general (cont'd) First-Class Mail, 301.3.0, 333.5.0 labels, 301.3.9 First-Class Mail, 335.6.0 Standard, 345.7.0 Bound Printed Matter, 365.7.0 polywrap, 301.3.5 Periodicals, 707.14.0 addressing, 707.14.3 mail preparation, 707.25.0 reply mail enclosed in an automation flat, 201.3.13 size, 301.3.0 size for AFSM 100, 301.3.3 size for UFSM 1000, 301.3.4 staples, 301.3.6.2 Standard Mail, 343.7.0 tabs and wafer seals, 301.3.6 uniformity, 301.3.8 automation letters, general 201.3.0 First-Class Mail, 233.5.6 Standard Mail, 243.7.4 automation discount, 243.4.2 First-Class Mail, 201.3.3, 233.5.0 enhanced carrier route, 243.6.6 heavy letters, 201.3.13.5, 243.6.6.6 labels, 201.3.11 First-Class Mail, 235.6.0 Standard Mail, 245.7.0 Periodicals, 707.14.0 addressing, 707.14.3 mail preparation, 707.24.0 reply mail enclosed in an automation letter, 201.3.13 size, 201.3.2 Standard Mail, 201.3.4, 243.6.6, 243.7.0 tabs and wafer seals, 201.3.9 different payment methods, 705.5.0 reply mail enclosed in mailing, 201.3.13 automation parcels, See barcoded parcels ballots, 703.8.0 Parcel Post, 101.7.1 Priority Mail, 101.5.3, 123.1.7 barcoded parcels, 708.5.0 flats, 302.4.6 letters, 202.5.7 letters, 202.5.1 machinable parcels, 402.4.2 certification, 708.4.5 container labels, 708.6.0 dimensions and spacing, 708.4.2 human-readable information, 708.5.10 inserts, 202.5.8 letters and cards, 202.5.0, 708.4.0 reflectance, 708.4.3 second barcode on flats, 302.4.3 skew, 708.4.4 5-digit barcode, 708.4.1.2 letters, 202.5.4 flats, 302.4.4 concatenated, 708.5.3 Confirm, 503.13.3 Delivery Confirmation, 503.9.4, 708.5.3 delivery point barcode (DPBC), 708.4.1.4 flats, 302.4.5 letters, 202.5.6 integrated, 708.5.3 POSTNET barcode, 708.4.1.1 Signature Confirmation, 708.5.3, 503.10.4 USS Code, 708.5.1 UCC/EAN, 708.5.1 flats, 302.4.4 general, 708.4.1.3 letters, 202.5.4 window envelope, 202.5.9 - 202.5.11 zebra code, 708.6.2.3 battery-powered devices, 601.11.17 nonspillable batteries, 601.10.19.4 bees, 601.9.3.8 Express Mail, 113.3.0 discount flats, 333.2.2 discount letters, 233.2.2 discount parcels, 433.2.2 retail mail, 133.3.2 Priority Mail, 123.3.0 solicitations in guise of, 601.12.1 biological products, 601.10.17.4 bird stamp, for hunting migratory birds, 509.2.1 blind, free matter for, 703.5.0 what may be mailed, 703.5.2, 703.5.3 who is qualified, 703.5.1.3 blood, 601.10.17 book rate, See Media Mail, general packaging for mailing, 601.7.2 Bound Printed Matter, discount flats annual destination entry mailing fee, 366.2.4 attachments, 363.2.4 barcoded flats, 301.3.3 carrier route accuracy, 363.4.3 cobundling, 705.11.4 combined with other classes of mail, 703.9.0 combined with other Package Services, 705.9.4 computing postage, 363.1.0 content standards, 363.2.0 cotraying and cosacking bundles, 705.9.4 deposit, 366.2.9 appeals, 366.2.9.11 scheduling appointments, 366.2.9.3 verification, 366.1.1 destination entry discount, 366.2.0 documentation, 364.2.0 carrier route mail, 364.2.6 facsimile postage statements, 364.2.9 machinable mail, 364.2.3 multiple mailings, 364.2.8 standard format, 364.2.6 drop shipments, 366.1.5 eligibility, 363 barcoded pieces, 363.5.0 basic, 363.3.0 carrier route, 363.4.0 machinable, 363.4.0 enclosures, 363.2.4 DBMC entry, 366.3.0 DDU entry, 366.5.0 destination entry, 366.2.0 verification, 366.1.1 DSCF entry, 366.4.0 general standards, 301.2.3.1 invoices, 363.2.4.1 markings required on mailpiece, 302.1.0, 302.2.2.2 postage payment options, 364.1.0 Bound Printed Matter, discount flats (cont'd) preparation of mail, 365 barcoded flats, 365.7.0 carrier route flats, 365.6.0 bundles of flats on pallets, 705.8.10.3 bundling for mail on pallets, 705.8.9.5 presorted flats, 365.5.0 sacks of flats on pallets, 705.8.10.3 machinable mail, 365.7.0 optional endorsement lines, 365.2.11 carrier route info lines, 365.2.12 sacks, 365.3.0 rates and fees, 363.1.0 barcoded flats, 363.3.1, 363.5.1 carrier route rates, 363.3.1 DBMC rates, 366.3.0 DDU rates, 366.5.0 DSCF rates, 366.4.0 presorted rates, 363.3.1, 363.4.0 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.4 weight standards, 301.2.3, 363.3.1 written additions, 363.2.5 ZIP Code accuracy, 363.3.3 Bound Printed Matter, discount parcels annual destination entry mailing fee, 466.2.4 attachments, 463.2.4 barcoded parcels, 463.3.1, 465.7.0 carrier route accuracy, 463.4.2 combined with other classes of mail, 703.9.0 combined with other Package Services, 705.9.4 computing postage, 463.1.0 content standards, 463.2.0 deposit, 466.2.9 appeals, 466.2.9.11 scheduling appointments, 466.2.9.3 verification, 466.1.1 barcoded machinable parcels, 463.3.1, 465.7.1 destination entry, 466.2.0 documentation, 464.2.0 facsimile postage statements, 464.2.7 multiple mailings, 464.2.6 drop shipments, 466.1.5 eligibility, 463 carrier route, 463.4.0 mailings, 463.3.0 enclosures, 463.2.4 DBMC entry, 466.3.0 DDU entry, 466.5.0 destination entry, 466.2.0 verification, 466.1.1 DSCF entry, 466.4.0 general standards, 401.2.4.1 Bound Printed Matter, discount parcels (cont'd) invoices, 463.2.4.1 markings required on each mailpiece, 402.2.1 carrier route irregular parcels, 465.6.2, 465.6.3 carrier route parcels, 465.6.1.1 presorted irregular parcels, 465.5.2, 465.5.3 presorted parcels, 465.5.1.1 nonmachinable parcels, 401.2.4 postage payment options, 464.1.0 preparation of mail, 465 bundles of irregular parcels on pallets, 705.8.10.4 bundling, 465.2.0 bundling for mail on pallets, 705.8.9.5 carrier route irregular parcels, 465.6.2, 465.6.3 carrier route machinable parcels, 465.6.4 combined machinable parcels, 465.6.4 combining parcels, 465.1.3 machinable parcels on pallets, 705.8.10.5 optional endorsement lines, 465.2.10 - 465.2.12 carrier route info lines, 465.2.11 presorted irregular parcels, 465.5.2, 465.5.3 presorted machinable parcels, 465.5.4, 465.5.5 sacks of irregular parcels on pallets, 705.8.10.4 rates and fees, 463.1.0 carrier route rates, 463.3.1, DBMC rates, 466.3.0 DDU rates, 466.5.0 DSCF rates, 466.4.0 presorted rates, 463.3.1, 463.4.0 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.4 weight standards, 401.1.0, 401.2.4 written additions, 463.2.5 ZIP Code accuracy, 463.3.3 Bound Printed Matter, retail mail attachments, 163.4.0 computing postage, 163.1.0 content standards, 163.3.0 deposit of, 166.1.0 enclosures, 163.4.0 invoices, 163.4.3 mail preparation, 165.1.0 markings required on mailpiece, 102.3.3 postage payment options, 164 rate eligibility, 163.1.0 rates and fees, 163.1.0 service objectives, 163.2.1 size, 101.2.0, 101.3.0, 101.8.0 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.4 weight standards, 101.2.0, 101.3.0, 101.8.0 written additions, 163.4.2 acceptable sizes and load, 601.3.3 post office boxes, 508.4.0 Bulk Mail Center (BMC) acceptance Bound Printed Matter, 166.1.4 Parcel Post, 156.1.4 Bound Printed Matter, 366.1.4 Bound Printed Matter, 466.1.4 Parcel Post, 456.1.5 bulk parcel return service (BPRS), 507.10.0 annual accounting fee, 507.10.1.2 annual permit fee, 507.10.1.1, 507.10.2.1 application for a permit, 507.10.4.1 fees, 507.10.1 format for bulk parcel return service label, 507.10.6 general information, 507.10.3 placement of bulk parcel return service label, 507.10.5 postage and fees, application, 507.10.2 sample of a bulk parcel return service label, 507.10.6 pallets, 705.8.5.7 - 705.8.5.12 counter-stacking, 705.8.5.8 labeling bundles of mail, 705.8.5.10 securing bundles of mail, 705.8.5.11 facing slips for carrier route mail First-Class Mail, 235.2.11 Standard Mail, 245.2.11 First-Class Mail, 235.2.0 First-Class Mail, 235.2.8 Standard Mail, 245.2.8 First-Class Mail, 235.2.4 Standard Mail, 245.2.4 Standard Mail, 245.2.0 Bound Printed Matter, 365.2.0 Bound Printed Matter, 365.2.4 Library Mail, 385.2.4 Media Mail, 375.2.4 Standard Mail, 345.2.4 facing slips for carrier route mail Bound Printed Matter, 365.2.13 Standard Mail, 345.2.14 First-Class Mail, 335.2.0 Bound Printed Matter, 365.2.10 First-Class Mail, 335.2.8 Library Mail, 385.2.9 Media Mail, 375.2.9 Standard Mail, 345.2.11 Library Mail, 385.2.0 Media Mail, 375.2.0 Standard Mail, 345.2.6 Bound Printed Matter, 365.2.5 First-Class Mail, 335.2.4 Library Mail, 385.2.5 Media Mail, 375.2.5 Standard Mail, 345.2.5 Standard Mail, 345.2.0 Bound Printed Matter, 465.2.0 Bound Printed Matter, 465.2.4 First-Class Mail, 435.2.4 Library Mail, 485.2.4 Media Mail, 475.2.4 Standard Mail, 445.2.5 facing slips for carrier route mail Bound Printed Matter, 465.2.12 Standard Mail, 445.2.12 First-Class Mail, 435.2.0 Bound Printed Matter, 465.2.9 First-Class Mail, 435.2.7 Library Mail, 485.2.8 Media Mail, 475.2.8 Standard Mail, 445.2.9 Library Mail, 485.2.0 Media Mail, 475.2.0 First-Class Mail, 435.3.0 Standard Mail, 445.3.0 Bound Printed Matter, 465.2.5 First-Class Mail, 435.2.5 Library Mail, 485.2.5 Media Mail, 475.2.5 Standard Mail, 445.2.6 Standard Mail, 445.2.0 bundles of Periodicals, 707.19.0 counter-stacking, 707.19.3 facing slips for carrier route mail, 707.19.16 labeling bundles of mail, 707.19.13 sacks, 707.19.8 securing bundles of mail, 707.19.4 Business Mail, See discount mail business reply mail (BRM), 507.8.0 annual accounting fee, 507.8.6.4 annual permit, renewal, 507.8.5.4 application for a permit, 507.8.5.2 distributed by agents of the permit holder, 507.8.11 fees and per piece charges, 507.8.1 general information, 507.8.4 how annual accounting fee is applied, 507.8.6.3 how annual permit fee is applied, 507.8.5.3 how postage and fees are applied, 507.8.6 official U.S. government mail, 703.7.11 physical characteristics, 507.8.7 qualified business reply mail (QBRM), 507.8.3, 507.8.10 refunds for postage affixed to business reply mail, 604.9.2.10 sample of business reply mail, 507.8.8.1 weight-averaged business reply mail, 507.8.12 caller service, 508.5.0 accelerated reply mail, 508.5.8 application for service, 508.5.3.1 refunds, 508.5.6 reserved caller service number, 508.5.2.5 reserved caller service number fee, 508.5.1 Capital One Services, Inc. NSA, 709.2.0 automation, See automation cards First-Class Mail 235.2.3 Standard Mail, 245.2.3 Periodicals, 707.19.5 discount mail, 201.1.2.8 merchandise return service, 507.9.6.4 retail mail, 101.6.3.10 eligibility for First-Class Mail card rates retail mail, 101.6.3.1, 133.1.0 discount mail, 233.6.1 discount mail, 233.1.0 retail mail, 133.1.0 First-Class Mail, 333.5.6 letters, 201.3.13 First-Class Mail, 233.5.7 Standard Mail, 243.6.6.4, 243.7.5 Standard Mail, 343.7.4 Periodicals, 707.14.1.2 discount mail, 201.1.2 retail mail, 101.6.3.2 See also Bound Printed Matter, general; Enhanced Carrier Route (ECR); First-Class Mail, general; Periodicals; Standard Mail, general carrier route information lines, 708.8.0 carrier route schemes, 509.1.4 submitting cards for sequencing, 507.7.3 Bound Printed Matter, 363.4.3 Standard Mail, 343.6.2 carrier route information lines Bound Printed Matter, 365.2.12 Standard Mail, 345.2.13 Bound Printed Matter, 365.2.13 Standard Mail, 345.2.14 Standard Mail, 345.6.9, 345.6.10 First-Class Mail, 233.5.2 Standard Mail, 243.6.2 carrier route information lines First-Class Mail, 235.2.10 Standard Mail, 245.2.10 First-Class Mail, 235.2.11 Standard Mail, 245.2.11 Standard Mail, 245.6.8 Bound Printed Matter, 463.4.2 Standard Mail, 443.6.2 carrier route information lines, Bound Printed Matter, 465.2.11 Standard Mail, 445.2.11 Bound Printed Matter, 465.2.12 Standard Mail, 445.2.12 Standard Mail, 445.6.6, 445.6.7 carrier route information lines, 707.19.15 facing slips on bundles, 707.19.16 sequencing requirements, 707.23.7, 707.23.8 CASS-Certified Software, 708.3.2.3 Certificate of Mailing, 503.5.0 bulk quantities, 503.5.2.4 fees, 503.3.1 other extra services that can be added, 503.5.2.6 what may be mailed, 503.5.2 Certified Mail, 503.3.0 fees, 503.3.1 filling out label, 503.3.3.5 other special services that can be added, 503.3.2.3 requesting a delivery record, 503.3.3.5 required label, 503.3.3.3 what may be mailed, 503.3.2.2 Change of Address, See address services cigarette lighters, 601.10.13.4 City State Product, 507.8.2, 509.1.0 claims, 609 criteria for approval, 609.4.1 filing, 609.1.0 filing a duplicate claim, 609.1.7 reasons for denial, 609.4.3 time limit for filing, 609.1.4 clinical specimens, 601.10.17.4 discount flats, 301.3.8 discount letters 201.3.6 general, 601.4.0 Coding Accuracy Support System (CASS), 708.3.0 certification and testing, 708.3.6 dates for matching and coding, 708.3.3 documentation submitted with a mailing, 708.3.5 software certification and configuration, 708.3.2 deposit for Priority Mail, 126.1.0 deposit for First-Class Mail, 136.1.0 Collect on Delivery (COD), 503.11.0 combined with Express Mail, 503.11.2.5 combined with registered mail, 503.11.2.4 delivery of COD items, 503.11.5 fees, 503.11.1 filing a claim, 609 mailing instructions, 503.11.4 other special services that can be added, 503.11.2.3 required forms, 503.11.3 Collect on Delivery (COD) (cont'd) what may be mailed, 503.11.2.2 where to mail, 503.11.4.6 First-Class or Standard Mail with different payment methods, 705.5.0 Media Mail and Bound Printed Matter, 703.9.6 multiple editions or publications of a periodical, 707.26.0 commercial mail receiving agency (CMRA) addressing requirements, 508.1.9 delivery to, 508.1.5 forwarding mail to CMRA customers, 507.2.2.7 commingle, 455.4.1.4, 705.8.13.4 complaints, 608.6.0 discount flats, 363.1.5 discount parcels, 463.1.5 retail mail, 163.1.5 - 163.1.7 Express Mail, 113.1.7 discount flats, 333.1.11 discount letters, 233.1.18 discount parcels, 433.1.6 retail mail, 133.1.11 discount flats, 383.1.5 discount parcels, 483.1.5 discount flats, 373.1.5 discount parcels, 473.1.5 discount parcels, 453.1.7 retail mail, 153.1.4 - 153.1.5 Periodicals, 707.2.2 Priority Mail, 123.1.10 discount flats, 343.1.6 discount letters, 243.1.7 discount parcels, 443.1.6 general, 604.7.0 conditions of mail delivery, 508.2.0 confirm, 503.13.0 confirmation, See Delivery Confirmation and Signature Confirmation addressing, 703.6.2.1 - 703.6.2.3 delivery, 703.6.2.4, 703.6.2.5 contact information, 608.8.0 boxes, 601.3.3 envelopes, 601.3.2 paper bags and wraps, 601.3.5 plastic bags and film, 601.3.6 - 601.3.7 content identifier numbers (CINs), 708.6.1.4 content markings, 601.5.2 contraceptives and abortion devices, 601.11.19 controlling mail delivery, 508.2.0 cooperative mailing, 703.1.6.3 copalletize, 705.8.7 copyrights of the USPS, 608.7.2 corporate accounts, 114.2.0 corrosives, 601.10.19 courtesy reply mail (CRM), 201.3.14.2 customer mail receptacles, 508.3.0 Customized MarketMail, 705.1.0 bundling and labeling, 705.1.4.6 containerization, 705.1.4.7 documentation, 705.1.4.4 eligibility, 705.1.1.2 endorsements, 705.1.4.2 mail preparation, 705.1.4 physical standards, 705.1.1.3 postage options, 705.1.4.3 rates, 705.1.2 cushioning, 601.4.0 filing claims for loss or damage, 609 dangerous materials, 601.10.0 dead mail, 507.1.9 city delivery service, 508.2.1 highway contract delivery service, 508.2.3 rural delivery service, 508.2.2 Delivery Confirmation, 503.9.0 barcodes on privately printed labels, 503.9.4 electronic file transmission for electronic option, 503.9.5 electronic option, 503.9.2.3 fees, 503.9.1 other extra services that can be added, 503.9.2.6 required labels, 503.9.3 retail option, 503.9.2.5 what may be mailed, 503.9.2.4 where to mail, 503.9.6 delivery of mail, 508.1.0, 508.2.0 accountable mail, 508.1.1.7 agent, 508.1.5 commercial mail receiving agency, 508.1.9 delivery to addressee only, See restricted delivery Express Mail, 508.1.1.7 hotels, institutions, and schools, 508.1.7 individual at a business, 508.1.6 military units, 703.2.7 refusal by addressee, 508.1.1 letters, 233.5.6.3 flats, 333.5.5.3 Delivery Statistics File, 509.1.1 general, 509.1.5 Department of State mail, 703.3.0 prohibited material, 703.3.2.2 rates, 703.3.2.4 weight, 703.3.2.3 Bound Printed Matter, 366 First-Class Mail, 336 Library Mail, 386 Media Mail, 376 Standard Mail, 346 First-Class Mail, 236 Standard Mail, 246 Bound Printed Matter, 466 First-Class Mail, 436 Library Mail, 486 Media Mail, 476 Parcel Post, 456 Standard Mail, 446 Periodicals, 707.27.0 Bound Printed Matter, 166 Express Mail, 116 First-Class Mail, 136 Library Mail, 186 Media Mail, 176 Parcel Post, 156 Priority Mail, 126 indicia design, 604.4.0 reproductions of copyrighted material, 608.7.2.3 destination entry, See rate eligibility under individual classes of mail destination entry mailing fee, See mailing fees detached address labels (DALs), 602.4.0 alternative addressing formats, 602.4.1.5 Bound Printed Matter, 602.4.1.4 disposing of undeliverable material, 602.4.4.1 documentation, 602.4.1.6 label preparation, 602.4.2 mail preparation, 602.4.3 Periodicals, 602.4.1.2 postage computation, 602.4.5 Standard Mail, 602.4.1.3 undeliverable DALs, 602.4.4.2 discount flats, 301 discount letters, 201 discount parcels, 401 retail mail, 101 direct mail, See discount mail Bound Printed Matter, 164.2.3 Library Mail, 184.2.3 Priority Mail, 124.2.3 First-Class Mail, 234.4.0 Standard Mail, 244.4.0 Bound Printed Matter, 364.2.0 First-Class Mail, 334.4.0 Library Mail, 384.2.0 Media Mail, 374.2.0 Standard Mail, 344.4.0 Bound Printed Matter, 464.2.0 First-Class Mail, 434.3.0 Library Mail, 484.2.0 Media Mail, 474.2.0 Parcel Post, 454.2.0 Standard Mail, 444.3.0 Periodicals, 707.17.0 standardized, 708.1.0 drop shipment, 705.15.0 - 705.17.0 Express Mail, 705.16.0 containers, 705.16.4.3 deposit site, 705.16.1.4 labels 705.16.4.4 markings, 705.16.5 preparation, 705.16.4 reship service, 507.5.6, 705.16.2.7 metered mail, 705.17.0 application, 705.17.2.3 consolidated without endorsement, 705.17.6 P&DC/F, 705.17.3 at another post office 705.17.4 consolidated with endorsement, 705.17.5 endorsements, 705.17.5.7, 705.17.6.8 Priority Mail, 507.9.2.8, 705.16.0 drug paraphernalia, 601.11.12 drugs, 601.11.11 dry ice, 601.10.20.4 duck stamp, See bird stamp, for hunting migratory birds qualifying for Media Mail rates discount flats, 373.2.0, 373.3.0 discount parcels, 473.2.0, 473.3.0 qualifying for Library Mail rates discount flats, 383.2.0 discount parcels, 483.2.0, 483.3.0 election boards, mailing list services, 507.6.1.3, 507.6.3.4, 507.6.7 incidental First-Class Mail, 703.9.5 Package Services, 703.9.4 Periodicals, 703.9.3 Standard Mail, 703.9.4 endorsements, See ancillary service endorsements See also carrier route, general and Standard Mail, general flats, 343.6.3, letters, 243.6.3, parcels,443.6.3 eligibility for automation rates, 243.6.0 flats, 343.6.4, letters, 243.6.4, parcels,443.6.4 flats, 343.6.0 letters, 243.6.0 parcels, 443.6.0 flats, 343.6.5 letters, 243.6.5 parcels, 443.6.5 Bound Printed Matter, 366 First-Class Mail, 336 Library Mail, 386 Media Mail, 376 Standard Mail, 346 First-Class Mail, 236 Standard Mail, 246 Bound Printed Matter, 466 First-Class Mail, 436 Library Mail, 486 Media Mail, 476 Parcel Post, 456 Standard Mail, 446 Periodicals, 707.28.0, 707.29.0 Express Mail, 115.1.0, 601.6.1 green bordered, 601.6.2 Priority Mail, 125.1.1, 601.6.1 reusable, 601.6.4 window envelopes, 601.6.3 with postage preprinted by USPS, See stamped stationery exceptional dispatch for Periodicals, 707.27.3 how to apply, 707.27.3.5 rates, 707.27.3.4 expedited services, 604.5.3.5, 705.16.5.2 experimental classifications and rates, 709 outside-county Periodicals copalletization drop shipment, 709.3.0, 709.4.0 parcel return services, 709.5.0 Premium Forwarding Service, 709.8.0 Priority Mail flat-rate boxes, 709.6.0 explosives, 601.10.11 computing postage, 113.1.2, 113.1.7 combined with COD, 503.11.2.5 combined with other classes of mail, 703.2.0 deposit, 116 drop shipment, 705.16.0 extra services, 503.1.0 fees, 113.1.0 filing a claim, 609.1.0 insurance, 503.1.1 manifest mail agreements, 705.2.6 drop shipment, 705.16.4 Express Mail, 115 postage payment options, 114 postage refunds, 604.9.5 Custom Designed Service, 113.4.5 Express Mail Military Service, 703.2.6 flat-rate envelope, 113.1.4 Next Day Service, 113.4.2 Second Day Service, 113.4.3 rates, 113.1.0 refunds, 604.9.5 reship service, 507.5.6.1 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.5 Express Mail drop shipment, 705.16.0 extra services, 503 Certified Mail, 503.3.0 Certificate of Mailing, 503.5.0 Collect on Delivery (COD), 503.11.0 Confirm, 503.13.0 Delivery Confirmation, 503.9.0 Express Mail, for, 503.1.0 Insured Mail, 503.4.0 Registered Mail, 503.2.0 Restricted Delivery, 503.7.0 Return Receipt, 503.6.0 Return Receipt for Merchandise, 503.8.0 Signature Confirmation, 503.10.0 Special Handling, 503.12.0 forwarding mail with extra services, 507.2.3.7, 507.3.4.2 holding mail with extra services, 507.3.4.4 money orders, 503.14.0 treatment of undeliverable mail, 507.1.4.5 with mixed classes of mail, 703.9.13 content, 601.5.0 insured mail, 503.4.3.3, 503.4.3.6 discount flats, 302 discount letters, 202 discount parcels, 402 retail mail, 102 facing identification mark (FIM), 708.9.0 facing slip, See carrier route, general FASTforward, 507.3.3 federal government, See official mail Bound Printed Matter, 163.1.0 Express Mail, 113.1.0 First-Class Mail, 133.1.0 Parcel Post, 153.1.0 Priority Mail, 123.1.0 Library Mail, 183.1.0 Media Mail, 173.1.0 First-Class Mail, 233.1.0 Standard Mail, 243.1.0 Bound Printed Matter, 363.1.0 First-Class Mail, 333.1.0 Library Mail, 383.1.0 Media Mail, 373.1.0 Standard Mail, 343.1.0 Bound Printed Matter, 463.1.0 First-Class Mail, 433.1.0 Library Mail, 483.1.0 Media Mail, 473.1.0 Parcel Post, 453.1.0 Standard Mail, 443.1.0 Periodicals, 707.1.0 filing claims, 609 antiques, 601.11.2 definitions, 601.11.1.1 pistols, revolvers, and other concealable firearms, 601.11.1 rifles and shotguns, 601.11.3 who may mail, 601.11.1.3, 601.11.1.5, 601.11.1.7 firm holdout, 508.7.0 First-Class Mail, discount flats alternate payment methods, 705.5.0 annual mailing fee, 333.1.10, 333.3.4 automation mailings, 333.5.0 address standards, 333.5.5 cobundling, 335.6.8 combined with other classes of mail, 703.9.0 computing postage, 333.1.1, 333.1.2, 333.1.12 content standards, 333.2.0 cotraying and cosacking bundles, 335.6.8 deposit of, 336 First-Class Mail, discount flats (cont'd) documentation for mailings, 334.4.0 facsimile postage statements, 334.4.9 multiple mailings, 334.4.8 standard format, 334.4.6, 708.9.0 eligibility standards, 333 automation, 333.5.0 nonautomation, 333.4.0 incidental enclosure with another class of mail, 703.9.5 mail preparation, 335 automation, 335.6.0 bundles, 335.2.0 nonautomation flats, 335.5.4 combining presorted mailings, 335.6.8 combined automation and presorted flats, 705.9.1, 705.11.1 nonautomation, 335.5.0 optional tray-based preparation, 335.6.6 trays, 335.3.0 tray labels, 335.4.0 markings required on each mailpiece automation, 335.6.3 general, 302.2.0 mixed mail, 703.9.7 presorted rates, 335.5.1 Move Update standard, 333.3.5 nonmachinable surcharge, 333.4.3 optional endorsement lines, 335.2.9 postage payment methods, 334 automation rates, 334.3.0 presorted rates, 334.2.0 postage statements, 334.4.0 presort mailing fee, 333.3.4 presort verification, 336.2.0 automation rates, 333.5.0 presorted rates, 333.3.0, 333.4.0 rates and fees, 333.1.0 reply cards and envelopes, 333.5.6 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.1 verifying a mailing, 336.2.0 AFSM 100, 301.3.3.3 UFSM 1000, 301.3.4.3 ZIP Code accuracy, 333.3.6 First-Class Mail, discount letters alternate payment methods, 705.5.0 annual mailing fee, 233.1.17, 233.3.4 automation mailings, 233.5.0 address standards, 233.5.6 combined with other classes of mail, 703.9.0 computing postage, 233.1.2, 233.1.18 content standards, 233.2.0 deposit, 236 First-Class Mail, discount letters (cont'd) documentation, 234.4.0 facsimile postage statements, 234.4.9 multiple mailings, 234.4.8 standard format, 234.4.6, 708.9.0 eligibility standards, 233 automation, 233.5.0 nonautomation, 233.4.0 incidental enclosure with another class of mail, 703.9.5 mail preparation, 235 automation carrier route letters, 235.6.6 - 235.6.7 automation letters, 235.6.0 bundles, 235.2.0 nonautomation, 235.5.0 presorted machinable cards and letters, 235.5.3 presorted nonmachinable cards and letters, 235.5.4 trays, 235.3.0 tray labels, 235.4.0 markings required on each mailpiece for presorted rates, 235.5.1, 235.5.2 general, 202.3.0 mixed mail, 703.9.7 Move Update standard, 233.3.5 nonmachinable surcharge, 201.2.2.2, 233.4.3 optional endorsement lines, 235.2.9 postage payment methods, 234 automation rates, 234.3.0 presorted rates, 234.2.0 postage statements, 234.4.0 presort mailing fee, 233.3.4 presort verification, 236.2.0 automation rates, 201.3.3, 233.5.0 carrier route rates, 233.5.5 presorted rates, 233.3.0, 233.4.0, 233.6.0 rates and fees, 233.1.0 reply cards and envelopes, 233.5.7 standardized documentation, 234.4.6 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.1 verifying a mailing, 236.2.0 ZIP Code accuracy, 233.3.6 First-Class Mail, discount parcels alternate payment methods, 705.5.0 annual mailing fee, 433.3.6 combined with other classes of mail, 703.9.0 computing postage, 433.1.1, 433.1.6 content standards, 433.2.0 deposit of, 436.1.0 First-Class Mail, discount parcels (cont'd) documentation, 434.3.0 facsimile postage statements, 434.3.8 standard format, 434.3.5, 708.9.0 eligibility standards, 433 incidental enclosure with another class of mail, 703.9.5 mail preparation, 435 bundles, 435.2.0 nonautomation, 435.5.0 sacks, 435.3.0 sack labels, 435.4.0 markings required on each mailpiece presorted rates, 435.5.1 general, 402.1.0 mixed mail, 703.9.7 Move Update standard, 433.3.7 nonmachinable surcharge, 433.3.5 optional endorsement lines, 435.2.8 postage payment methods, 434 postage statements, 334.3.0 presort mailing fee, 433.3.6 presort verification, 436.2.0 for presorted rates, 433.3.4 rates and fees, 433.1.0 standardized documentation, 434.3.5 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.1 verifying a mailing, 436.2.0 ZIP Code accuracy, 433.3.7 computing postage, 133.1.2, 133.1.7, 133.1.10 content standards, 133.3.0 deposit of, 136 eligibility standards, 133.2.0 keys and identification devices, 133.1.7, 133.1.8 mail preparation, 102.4.3, 135 markings required on each mailpiece, 102.4.3, 135.1.1 nonmachinable surcharge, 101.1.2, 101.6.4.1, 133.1.9 postage payment options, 134 rate eligibility, 133.1.1, 133.1.9, 133.2.0 rates, 133.1.0 service objectives, 133.2.1 size, 101.6.0 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.1 weight, 101.6.1 liquids, 601.10.13 solids, 601.10.14 flat-rate envelope, See Express Mail and Priority Mail flat-rate boxes, See Priority Mail automation, 301.3.0, 333.5.0, 343.7.0 barcode placement, 302.3.0 Bound Printed Matter, 365.2.0 Library Mail, 385.2.0 Media Mail, 375.2.0 definition, 301.1.0 endorsement placement, 302.3.0 physical standards, 301.1.0 automation, 301.3.0 marking placement, 302.2.0 size, 301.1.0, food, 601.9.0 See also individual classes of mail general information, 507.2.0 instructions by the sender, 507.3.4 postage charged for forwarding mail, 507.2.3 Premium Forwarding Service, 709.8.0 with extra services, 507.1.4.5, 507.3.4.2 Fourth-Class Mail, See Bound Printed Matter, Library Mail, Media Mail, or Parcel Post fragile articles, 503.2.4.7, 601.2.1, 601.4.0 fragrance sample, 601.11.15 fraud, how to report, 608.6.2 franked mail, for Members of Congress, 703.6.0 blind and other handicapped persons, 703.5.0 Members of Congress, 703.6.0 U.S. armed forces, 703.4.2 fulfillment, 507.9.0 furs or pelts, 601.9.5 gases, 601.10.12 general delivery, 508.6.0 government mail, See U.S. government mail graphic matter, 601.12.0 handicapped, free matter for, 703.5.0 what may be mailed, 703.5.2, 703.5.3 who is qualified, 703.5.1.3 alterations to barcodes, 708.6.1.1 Bound Printed Matter, 365.4.8.1 First-Class Mail, 335.4.9.1 Library Mail, 385.4.8.1 Media Mail, 375.4.8.1 Standard Mail, 345.4.9.1 First-Class Mail, 235.4.9.1 Standard Mail, 245.4.9.1 Bound Printed Matter, 465.4.8.1 First-Class Mail, 435.4.8.1 Library Mail, 485.4.8.1 Media Mail, 475.4.8.1 Parcel Post, 455.3.8.1 Standard Mail, 445.4.8.1 Periodicals, 707.21.3 Bulk Parcel Return labels, 507.10.5.1 Business Reply Mail, 507.8.8.2 COD forms, 503.11.4.3 First-Class Mail, 233 Standard Mail, 243.4.0, 243.5.0, 243.6.0, 243.7.0 Bound Printed Matter, 363.2.1 First-Class Mail, 333 Standard Mail, 343 Bound Printed Matter, 463.2.1, 463.2.5 First-Class Mail, 433 Standard Mail, 443 Bound Printed Matter, 163.3.1, 163.4.2 Express Mail, 113.3.2 First-Class Mail, 133.3.4 Priority Mail, 123.3.2 Library Mail, 183.3.0, 173.4.3 sent by blind or physically handicapped persons, 703.5.3.2 sent by U.S. Armed Forces, 703.4.2 insurance value, 507.9.5.1 label preparation, 507.9.6.1 insurance value, 703.7.12.8 penalty business replay mail, 703.7.11.4 penalty Periodicals, 703.7.13.4 penalty permit imprint, 703.7.8.3 battery-powered devices, 601.11.17 nonspillable batteries, 601.10.19.4 biological products, 601.10.17 cigarette lighters, 601.10.13.4 clinical specimens, 601.2.6, 601.10.17 corrosives, 601.10.19 explosives, 601.10.11 flammable and combustible liquids, 601.10.13 flammable solids, 601.10.14 gases, 601.10.12 general, 601.10.0 infectious substances, 601.10.17 matches, 601.10.14.3 medical devices, used, 601.10.17.7 oxidizing substances and organic peroxides, 601.10.15 packaging and markings, 601.10.8 radioactive material, 601.10.18 rulings, 601.10.6 sharps, 601.10.17.5, 601.10.17.7 shipping papers, 601.10.9 toxic substances, 601.10.16 heavy letter mail, 201.3.13.5, 243.6.6.6 high-density carrier route sequencing requirements discount flats, 345.6.9, 345.6.10 discount letters, 245.6.8, 245.6.9 discount parcels, 445.6.6, 445.6.7 Periodicals, 707.23.7, 707.23.8 packaging, 601.7.1 holding mail, 507.3.4.4, 508.6.4 holidays, 608.3.2 retail mailing services, 101 - 186 recipient services, 508 dry ice, 601.10.20.4 water ice, 601.9.2.3 identification statement for Periodicals, required elements, 707.4.11.5 infectious substances, 601.10.17 information-based indicia (IBI), 604.4.0 Bound Printed Matter, 363.2.3 First-Class Mail, 333.3.0 Library Mail, 383.2.5 Media Mail, 373.2.3 Standard Mail, 343.2.0 First-Class Mail, 233.2.0 Standard Mail, 243.2.0 Bound Printed Matter, 463.2.3 First-Class Mail, 433.2.0 Library Mail, 483.2.5 Media Mail, 473.2.3 Parcel Post, 453.2.4 Standard Mail, 443.2.0 Periodicals, 707.3.5.8 Bound Printed Matter, 163.2.2 Express Mail, 113.2.2, 113.2.2 First-Class Mail, 133.2.0 Library Mail, 183.2.2 Media Mail, 173.2.2 Parcel Post, 153.2.3 Priority Mail, 123.2.3 general, 604.8.0 penalty metered mail, 703.7.7.9 rural delivery service, 508.2.2.5 insurance, 503.4.0 bulk insurance, 503.4.4 delivery of insured items, 503.4.5 Express Mail insurance, 503.1.1 extra services, 503.4.2.4 fees, 503.4.1.1 filing a claim, 609 filling out insurance label, 503.4.3.3 what may be mailed, 503.4.2.2 discount mail, 401.1.6 retail mail, 101.3.5 manifest mailing system, 705.2.3 optional endorsement line, 708.7.1.2 fee for additional post office box keys, 508.4.1 general information about mailing keys, 123.1.5, 133.1.8 post office boxes, 508.4.8 rates for return through the mail, 123.1.4, 133.1.7 knives, 601.11.5 known office of publication, for Periodicals, 707.4.5 labeling lists, See current lists online at Postal Explorer, pe.usps.com barcoded labels, 708.6.0 Bound Printed Matter, 365.4.8 First-Class Mail, 335.4.9 Library Mail, 385.4.8 Media Mail, 375.4.8 Standard Mail, 345.4.9 First-Class Mail, 235.4.9 Standard Mail, 245.4.9 Bound Printed Matter, 465.4.8 First-Class Mail, 435.4.8 Library Mail, 485.4.8 Media Mail, 475.4.8 Parcel Post, 455.3.8 Standard Mail, 445.4.8 Periodicals, 707.21.3 - 707.21.5 pallets, 705.8.6 Bound Printed Matter, 365.4.0 First-Class Mail, 335.4.0 Library Mail, 385.4.0 Media Mail,375.4.0 Standard Mail, 345.4.0 First Class Mail, 235.4.0 Standard Mail, 245.4.0 Bound Printed Matter, 465.4.0 First-Class Mail, 435.4.0 Library Mail, 485.4.0 Media Mail, 475.4.0 Parcel Post, 455.3.0 Standard Mail, 445.4.0 Periodicals, 707.21.0 automation, See automation letters, general discount mail, 201.2.1 retail mail, 101.1.2 discount mail, 201.1.0 retail mail, 101.1.0 First-Class Mail, 235.3.0 Standard Mail, 245.3.0, 345.3.5 Periodicals, 707.20.2 liability, 609 annual mailing fee, 383.1.4 attachments, 383.2.6 Library Mail, discount flats (cont'd) bundles, 385.2.0 optional endorsement lines, 385.2.10 sacks, 385.3.0 sack labels, 385.4.0 combining with other classes of mail, 703.9.0 combining with other Package Services, 705.7.0 computing postage, 383.1.1, 383.1.5 content standards, 383.2.0 deposit and verification, 386 documentation, 384.2.0 eligibility, 383 enclosures, 383.2.6 general, 385 flats on pallets, 705.8.10.3 markings required on each mailpiece, 302.2.2 postage payment options, 384.1.0 rate eligibility, 383.3.0 rates and fees, 383.1.0 size, 301.2.5 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.4 weight standards, 383.3.1 what may be mailed, 383.2.0 written additions, 383.2.7 Library Mail, discount parcels annual mailing fee, 483.1.4 attachments, 483.2.6 computing postage, 483.1.0 combined machinable parcels, 705.6.0 combining with other classes of mail, 703.9.0 combining with other Package Services, 705.7.0 content standards, 483.2.0 deposit and verification, 486 discount for barcoded machinable parcels, 485.5.4 documentation, 484.2.0 eligibility, 483 enclosures, 483.2.6 irregular parcels, 485.5.3 irregular parcels on pallets, 705.8.10.4 machinable parcels, 485.5.2 machinable parcels on pallets, 705.8.16 mail preparation, 485 bundles, 485.2.0 irregular parcels, 485.5.3 for combined machinable parcels, 705.6.0 optional endorsement lines, 485.2.9 sacks, 485.3.0 sack labels, 485.4.0 markings required on each mailpiece, 402.2.2 nonmachinable parcels, 401.1.6, 401.1.7 postage payment options, 484.1.0 rate eligibility, 483.3.0 rates and fees, 483.1.0 Library Mail, discount parcels (cont'd) size, 401.1.0 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.4 weight limits, 483.3.1 what may be mailed, 483.2.0 written additions, 483.2.7 attachments, 183.4.0 computing postage, 183.1.1, 183.1.3, 183.1.6, 183.1.7 content standards, 183.3.0 deposit of, 186.1.0 eligibility, 183 enclosures, 183.4.0 mail preparation, 185 markings required on each mailpiece, 102.3.3, 185.1.2 postage payment methods, 184 rate eligibility, 183.2.0 rates, 183.1.0 service objectives, 183.2.1 size, 101.10.0 flats, 101.2.0 parcels, 101.3.0 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.4 weight limits, 101.10.1 what may be mailed, 183.2.0 - 183.4.0 written additions, 183.4.3 optional endorsement line information for LOT, 708.7.1.6 Standard Mail, 245.6.8.6, 345.6.9.6, 445.6.6.6 Periodicals, 707.23.7.6 submitting cards for sequencing, 507.7.3 availability of USPS Lists, 508.9.4 definitions, 708.3.4 mailing list services, 507.6.0 occupant lists, 507.6.5 sortation of lists, 507.6.6 literature for the blind, 703.5.0 liquids, nonhazardous, 601.11.9 liquor, 601.11.7 locksmithing devices, 601.11.10 lottery materials, 601.12.3 discount mail, 201.1.0 retail mail, 101.1.0 discount mail, 401.1.0 retail mail, 101.3.0 magazine, 301.3.6.2, 301.3.8.4 packaging, 601.7.5 magnetized materials, 601.10.21 mailability, 601 Bound Printed Matter, 365 First-Class Mail, 335 Library Mail, 385 Media Mail, 375 Standard Mail, 345 First-Class Mail, 235 Standard Mail, 245 Bound Printed Matter, 465 First-Class Mail, 435 Library Mail, 485 Media Mail, 475 Parcel Post, 455 Standard Mail, 445 Periodicals, 707.18.0 - 707.25.0 Bound Printed Matter, 165 Express Mail, 115 First-Class Mail, 135 Library Mail, 185 Media Mail, 175 Parcel Post, 155 Priority Mail, 125 mail receptacles, 508.3.0 apartments, 508.2.1.7 custom-built mail receptacles, 508.3.2.2 door slots, 508.2.1.6 location, 508.3.2.5 maintenance of, 508.2.1.3 newspaper receptacles, 508.3.2.11 manufacturer specifications, 508.3.2.1 Department of State mail, 703.3.3 general, 608.6.2 mailboxes, See mail receptacles or collection box mailer services, 507 mailgrams, 604.5.3 Bound Printed Matter, 363.1.4, 366.2.4 First-Class Mail, 333.1.10, 333.3.4 Library Mail, 383.1.4 Media Mail, 373.1.4 Standard Mail, 343.1.5.1, 343.3.4 First-Class Mail, 233.1.17, 233.3.4 Standard Mail, 243.1.6.1, 243.3.4 Bound Printed Matter, 463.1.4, 466.2.4 First-Class Mail, 433.1.5, 433.3.5 Library Mail, 483.1.4 Media Mail, 473.1.4 Standard Mail, 443.1.5.1, 443.3.4 mailing list services, 507.6.0 basic information, 507.6.2 election boards and voter commissions, 507.6.1.3, 507.6.3.4, 507.6.7 list correction, 507.6.4 occupant lists, 507.6.5 sortation of lists on cards by 5-digit ZIP Code, 507.6.6 mailing permits, See mailing fees alternate mailing systems, 705.4.0 manifest mailing systems, 705.2.0 optional procedure mailing systems, 705.3.0 plant-verified drop shipment, 705.15.0 mailpiece design, 101, 201, 301, 401, 601 manifest mailing systems, 705.2.0 applying for authorization, 705.2.4 Express Mail agreements, 705.2.6 marking, 705.2.2.6 postage statement, 705.2.2.7 service agreement, 705.2.2.1 marking, on mailpieces, 102, 202, 302, 402 See also individual classes of mail imitation markings, 604.1.5 injurious or harmful items, 601.8.7 master keys for motor vehicles, 601.11.10 matches, 601.10.14.3 advertising, 707.17.4.5, 707.17.5.2 annual mailing fee, 373.1.4 attachments, 373.2.4 combining with other classes of mail, 703.9.0 combining with other Package Services, 705.7.0 computing postage, 373.1.1, 373.1.5 content standards, 373.2.0 deposit and verification, 376 documentation, 374.2.0 eligibility, 373 enclosures, 373.2.4 mail preparation, 375 bundles, 375.2.0 flats on pallets, 705.8.10.3 optional endorsement lines, 375.2.10 sacks, 375.3.0 sack labels, 375.4.0 markings required on each mailpiece, 302.2.2 postage payment options, 374.1.0 rate eligibility, 373.3.0 rates and fees, 373.1.0 size, 301.2.4 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.4 what may be mailed, 373.2.0 weight limits, 373.3.1 written additions, 373.2.5 annual mailing fee, 473.1.4 attachments, 473.2.4 combining with other classes of mail, 703.9.0 combining with other Package Services, 705.7.0 computing postage, 473.1.1, 473.1.5 content standards, 473.2.0 deposit and verification, 476 discount for barcoded machinable parcels, 473.3.4, 475.5.2.3 documentation, 474.2.0 eligibility, 473 enclosures, 473.2.4 mail preparation, 475 bundles, 475.2.0 combined machinable parcels, 705.6.0 combining parcels, 705.7.0 irregular parcels, 475.5.3 irregular parcels on pallets, 705.8.10.4 machinable parcels, 475.5.2 machinable parcels on pallets, 705.8.16 optional endorsement lines, 475.2.9 sacks, 475.3.0 sack labels, 475.4.0 markings required on each mailpiece, 402.2.2 Media Mail, discount parcels (cont'd) nonmachinable parcels, 401.1.6, 401.1.7 postage payment options, 474.1.0 rate eligibility, 473.3.0 rates and fees, 473.1.0 size, 401.1.0 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.4 what may be mailed, 473.2.0 weight limits, 473.3.1 written additions, 473.2.5 attachments, 173.4.0 computing postage, 173.1.1, 173.1.3, 173.1.6, 173.1.7 content standards, 173.3.0 deposit of, 176.1.0 eligibility, 173 enclosures, 173.4.0 mail preparation, 175 markings required on each mailpiece, 102.3.3, 175.1.3 postage payment methods, 174 rate eligibility, 173.2.0 rates, 173.1.0 service objectives, 173.2.1 size, 101.9.0 flats, 101.2.0 parcels, 101.3.0 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.4 weight limits, 101.9.1 what may be mailed, 173.3.0, 173.4.0 written additions, 173.4.3 merchandise return service, 507.9.0 adding extra services (by the mailer), 507.9.5 adding extra services (by the permit holder), 507.9.5 annual accounting fee, 507.9.4.4 annual permit fee, 507.9.4.3 applying for a permit, 507.9.3.1 examples of merchandise return service labels, 507.9.6 fees, 507.9.1 format for label, 507.9.6 general information, 507.9.2 official U.S. government mail, 703.7.12 postage and fees, 507.9.4 merged containerization, 705.10.0 merged bundles of flats, See mail preparation under Periodicals and Standard Mail meter, See metered mail and postage meters drop shipment of, 705.17.0 postage refunds, 604.9.3 where to mail, 604.4.5.3 metered reply mail, 604.4.4.2 methods of payment, See postage payment discount mailing services, 201-486 retail mailing services, 101-186 military mail, 703.2.0, 703.4.0 free mail for U.S. armed forces, 703.4.2 military address, 703.4.2.4 military ordinary mail (MOM), 703.2.4 retirees, 703.2.3.4 mixed classes, 703.9.0 combined Media Mail and Bound Printed Matter, 703.9.6 Bound Printed Matter, 703.9.4 First-Class, 703.9.5 Library Mail, 703.9.4 Media Mail, 703.9.4 Parcel Post, 703.9.4 Periodicals, 703.9.3 Standard Mail, 703.9.4 Express Mail and Priority Mail drop shipments, 705.16.0 rate qualification, 703.9.2.2 money orders, 503.14.0 fees, 503.14.1 how to cash, 503.14.3 payable to another party, 503.14.3.6 where to purchase, 503.14.2.1 discount flats, 333.3.5 discount letters, 233.3.5 discount parcels, 433.3.6
National Change of Address Linkage Coding Accuracy Support Systems, 708.3.0 election boards and voter registration, 507.6.7 flats, 333.3.5.2 letters, 233.3.5.2 parcels,433.3.6.2 negotiated service agreement, 709.2.2.1 National Customer Support Center (NCSC), 608.8.1 negotiated service agreements, 709.1.0 news agent, 707.5.1.6, 707.6.6 mailing issues, 707.4.8.4, 707.4.8.5 penalty, 703.7.13.3 service objectives, 707.27.1 newspaper receptacles, 508.3.2.11 next-day service, See Express Mail nonautomation flats, 301.2.0 Parcel Post, 101.7.2, 401.2.3.2 discount flats, 333.1.9, 333.4.3 First-Class Mail, 233.1.16, 233.4.3 Standard Mail, 243.1.5, 243.5.6 discount parcels, 433.1.4, 433.3.4 retail letters and parcels, 133.1.9 animals and plants, 601.8.7 due to noxious odors, 601.11.8 due to packaging, 601.8.3, 601.12.12 mailer's responsibility, 601.1.7 written, printed, and graphic materials, 601.12.0 nonpostal services, 509.2.0 eligibility for nonprofit Periodicals rates, 707.4.0 how to apply for nonprofit Periodicals authorization, 707.10.5 types of organizations, 707.10.2 Standard Mail, 703.1.0 applying for authorization, 703.1.7 - 703.1.9 discounts, 703.1.1.3 eligibility for Standard Mail rates, 703.1.0 matter, 703.1.6 organizations, 703.1.2 identification of authorized organization on Standard Mail, 703.1.5 marking, on Standard Mail, 202.1.2, 302.1.2, 402.1.2 political mailings, 703.1.6.10 revenue deficiencies for nonprofit Standard Mail, 604.10.2 types of organizations, 703.1.2 what may be mailed, 703.1.6 nonstandard surcharge, See nonmachinable surcharge obscene material, 601.12.5.4 occupant lists, 507.6.5 OCR (Optical Character Reader) read area discount, 202.2.1 retail, 102.2.1 members of Congress (franked) 703.6.0 addressing, 703.6.2 eligibility, 703.6.1 U.S. Government (penalty) 703.7.0 authorized users, 703.7.4 business reply mail, 703.7.11 contractors, use of, 703.7.15 eligibility, 703.7.3 Express Mail, 703.7.14 insurance, 703.7.12.8, 703.7.12.9 merchandise return service, 703.7.12 Periodicals, 703.7.13 postage and fees, 703.7.2 indicia, 703.7.6 permit imprint, 703.7.8 postage meters, 703.7.7 stamps and stationery, 703.7.9 preparation, 703.7.5 rates, 703.7.5 Registered Mail, 703.7.12.10 reply mail, 703.7.10 optional endorsement lines (OELs), 708.7.0 Bound Printed Matter, 365.2.11 First-Class Mail, 335.2.9 Library Mail, 385.2.10 Media Mail, 375.2.10 Standard Mail, 345.2.12 First-Class Mail, 235.2.9 Standard Mail, 245.2.9, Bound Printed Matter, 465.2.10 First-Class Mail, 435.2.8 Library Mail, 485.2.9 Media Mail, 475.2.9 Standard Mail, 445.2.10 list of OELs for each sort level, 708.7.1.1 Periodicals, 707.19.14 required format, 708.7.2 optional procedure mailing systems, 705.3.0 applying for authorization, 705.3.2 description, 705.3.1.1 postage statements, 705.3.3.1 record keeping, 705.3.3 overnight delivery, See Express Mail Overseas Military Mail, 703.2.0 Express Mail Military Service, 703.2.6 First-Class Mail, 703.2.1.1 parcels, 703.2.1.2 Parcel Airlift, 703.2.5 Periodicals, 703.2.1.3 Preparation standards, 703.2.1.4 Restrictions, 703.2.3 oversized rate for Parcel Post discount, 453.3.1 retail, 153.1.1 Package Services, See Bound Printed Matter, Library Mail, Media Mail, or Parcel Post packages, See bundles or parcels packaging, for mailing, 601.2.0 - 601.4.0 acceptable containers, 601.3.0 animals, 601.9.3.11 closure and sealing, 601.4.0 high-density items, 601.7.1 liquids, 601.2.4 magnetic tapes, 601.7.5 nonmailable matter, 601.1.7, 601.8.3, 601.12.12 soft goods, 601.7.3 sound recordings, 601.7.4 special envelopes, 601.6.0 stationery, 601.2.3 USPS-provided, 115.1.1, 125.1.1 bundles on pallets, 705.8.9 flats on pallets, 705.8.7 general standards, 705.8.0 labels, 705.8.6 labeling pallets, 705.8.10 minimum and maximum loads, 705.8.5 pallet boxes, 705.8.4 Periodicals on pallets 705.8.10.1 physical characteristics, 705.8.1 preparation of pallets 705.8.0 securing bundles for pallets, 705.8.5.12 stacking pallets, 705.8.3 Standard Mail on pallets 705.8.10.2 top caps, 705.8.2 types of mail that can be put on pallets, 705.8.8 pandering advertisements, 508.8.0 parcel airlift service (PAL), 703.2.5 fees, 703.2.5.3 other extra services that can be added, 703.2.5.5 required marking on each piece, 703.2.5.6 what may be mailed, 703.2.5.2 attachments, 453.2.5 computing postage, 453.1.1, 453.1.7 combined with other Package Services, 705.7.0 combining with other classes of mail, 703.9.0 cotraying and cosacking bundles of flats, 705.9.0 deposit of, 456.1.0 destination entry mailing fee, 453.1.4 barcoded machinable parcels, 453.3.1 destination entry, 453.3.1, 456.2.0 OBMC Presort, 453.3.1, 455.4.3 documentation, 454.2.0 eligibility, 453 enclosures, 453.2.5 BMC Presort rates on pallets, 705.8.17 combined machinable parcels, 705.6.0 combining parcels for destination entry, 705.7.0 general, 455 irregular parcels on pallets, 705.8.10.4 machinable parcels in sacks, 455.4.7 machinable parcels on pallets, 705.8.10.5, 705.8.17.1, 705.8.18.1 nonmachinable parcels on pallets, 705.8.17.2, 705.8.18.2 OBMC Presort rates, 705.8.18 Parcel Select DDU rates, 705.8.21 Parcel Select DSCF rates, 705.8.19, 705.8.20 markings required on each mailpiece, 402.2.2 455.4.1.2 nonmachinable parcels, 401.2.3.2 parcel return services experiment, 709.5.0 pickup fee, 453.3.2 postage payment options, 454.1.0 Parcel Post, discount (cont'd) rate eligibility, 453.3.0 BMC presort discount, 453.3.1 Inter-BMC rates, 453.3.1 Intra-BMC rates, 453.3.1 OBMC Presort discount, 453.3.1 oversized rates, 453.3.1 Parcel Select DBMC rates, 456.2.0 Parcel Select DDU rates, 456.2.0 Parcel Select DSCF rates, 456.2.0 rates, 453.1.0 size, 401.2.3 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.4 weight limits, 401.2.3 written additions, 453.2.6 attachments, 153.4.0 computing postage, 153.1.3 - 153.1.5 deposit, 156.1.0 eligibility, 153 enclosures, 153.4.0 mail preparation, 155 pickup fee, 156.1.5 markings required on each mailpiece, 102.4.2, 155.1.3 nonmachinable parcels, 101.7.2 postage payment methods, 154 rate eligibility, 153.2.0 rates, 153.1.0 service objectives, 153.2.1 size, 101.7.0 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.4 weight limits, 101.7.1 written additions, 153.4.2 parcel return services experiment, 709.5.0 see also, Parcel Post, discount eligibility, 456.2.0 rates, 453.1.4 discount mail, 401.1.6, 401.1.7 discount mail, 401.1.0 retail mail, 101.3.0 PAVE, 708.2.0 definition, 708.2.1.1 request for participation, 708.2.1.3 Penalty Mail, See official mail address correction, 507.3.2.5 addressing, 707.3.2 calculating percentage, 707.2.1.3 copies, 707.7.3 definition of, 707.4.12 nonprofit and classroom publications, 707.2.1.3 marked copies, 707.16.2 public service announcement, 707.4.12.2 applications, 707.5.0 additional entry, 707.29.2 additional entry application fee, 707.29.2.7 appealing denied application, 707.5.3.7 nonprofit rates, 707.10.5 original application fee, 707.1.5, 707.5.1.9 re-entry, 707.9.0 re-entry fee, 707.1.5 mailing while application is pending, 707.5.2 attachments, 707.3.3.8 back orders and reprints, 707.4.10 computing postage, 707.2.2, carrier route sequencing requirements, 707.23.7, 707.23.8 categories of Periodicals authorization foreign, 707.6.5 general, 707.6.1 institutions and societies, 707.6.2 news agent, 707.6.6 requester, 707.6.4 state departments of agriculture, 707.6.3 combining with other classes of mail, 703.9.0 complimentary copies, 707.7.7 definition and characteristics, 707.4.0 multiple issues, 707.4.8.4, 707.4.8.5 edition, 707.4.9 issue, 707.4.8 deposit of, 707.27.0 documentation, 707.17.4.1 standardized, 708.1.0 exceptional dispatch, 707.27.3 exchange copies, 707.7.5 expired subscription copies, 707.7.6 fees, 707.1.5 frequency of publication, 707.4.6 general standards, 707.4.0 gift subscriptions, 707.7.4 identification statement, 707.4.11.5 known office of publication, 707.4.5 label carrier, 707.3.3.10 loose enclosures, 707.3.3.4 automation flats, 707.25.0 automation letters, 707.24.0 bundles on pallets, 705.8.10.1, 705.8.11 bundling, 707.19.0 bundling for carrier route rates, 707.23.2 bundling for presorted rates, 707.22.2 carrier route flats in sacks, 707.23.4 carrier route irregular parcels in sacks, 707.23.4 carrier route letters in trays, 707.23.3 cobundling flats, 707.25.1.10, 705.11.2 combined automation and presorted flats, 705.9.2, 705.11.2 combined flats on pallets, 705.8.15.2 containerization of bundles, 707.25.1.11 merged flats in sacks, 705.10.1.4 using 5% Threshold 705.12.1.5 using City State Product, 705.10.1.5, using City State Product and 5% Threshold 705.13.1.5 presorted flats in sacks, 707.22.6 presorted irregular parcels in sacks, 707.22.6 presorted letters in trays, 707.22.5 sacks on pallets, 705.8.10.1 trays on pallets, 705.8.10.1 markings for enclosures on mixed mailings, 703.9.7 nonsubscriber/nonrequester copies, 707.7.9 outside-county copalletization experiment, 709.3.0, 709.4.0 components of, 707.3.3 covers, 707.3.3.6 mailpiece construction, 707.3.5 printed features, 707.3.6 printed sheets, 707.4.4.4 size, 707.3.5.2 postage payment methods, 707.16.0 prohibited matter, 707.3.4.2 proof copies, for advertisers, 707.7.8 automation rates, 707.14.1, 707.14.2 carrier route rates, 707.13.0 copies mailed by the public, 707.11.5 destination entry rates, 707.28.0 In-County rates, 707.11.3 Nonprofit rates, 707.10.0 Outside-County Classroom rates, 707.11.1.3 Outside-County Nonprofit rates, 707.11.1.3 Outside-County Science-of-Agriculture rates, 707.11.2 presorted rates, 707.12.0 rates and fees, 707.1.0 In-County, 707.1.3 Outside-County, 707.1.1, 707.1.2 records maintained by the publisher, 707.8.0 return address,707.3.2.4 Ride-Along piece, 707.15.0 sample copies, 707.7.0 service objectives, 707.27.1 standardized documentation, 708.1.0 statement of ownership, 707.8.3 supplements, 707.3.3.5 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.2 perishables, 601.9.0 permit imprint, 604.5.0 application fee, 604.5.1.5 content of the permit imprint indicia, 604.5.3.6 - 604.5.3.9 format of the permit imprint indicia, 604.5.3.10, 604.5.3.11 general information, 604.5.1 minimum quantity for a mailing, 604.5.1.2 placement on a mailpiece, 604.5.3.4 samples of permit imprint indicia, 604.5.3.10 standards for mailing, 604.5.1 pesticides, 601.11.14 philatelic services, 608.4.0 discount flats, 301 discount letters, 201 discount parcels, 401 retail mail, 101 pickup service, 507.5.0 Express Mail fees, 507.5.1 Parcel Post fees, 507.5.1 Priority Mail fees, 507.5.1 pistols, 601.11.1 plant load operations, 705.14.0 applying, 705.14.2 Bound Printed Matter, 705.14.7.4 expedited shipments, 705.14.4 Library Mail, 705.14.7.4 mail preparation, 705.14.5 - 705.14.7 Media Mail, 705.14.7.4 Parcel Post, 705.14.7.4 Periodicals, 705.14.7.3 postage payment requirements, 705.14.5.3 Standard Mail, 705.14.7.4 Volume requirements, 705.14.7.6, 705.14.7.7 plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS), 705.15.0 Bound Printed Matter, 705.15.5 Library Mail, 705.15.5 Media Mail, 705.15.5 Parcel Post, 705.15.5 participation requirements, 705.15.2 Periodicals, 705.15.2.4 plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) (cont'd) Bound Printed Matter, 705.15.2.8 consolidated, 705.15.5.5 Library Mail, 705.15.2.8 Media Mail, 705.15.2.8 Parcel Post, 705.15.2.8 Periodicals, 705.15.2.6 Standard Mail, 705.15.2.7 purpose, 705.15.1.1 Standard Mail, 705.15.4 general mailability, 601.9.6 nonmailable plants, 601.9.7 poisons, 601.8.5, 601.8.6, 601.10.16 automation flats, 301.3.5 certification process, 301.3.5.5 identification statement, 301.3.5.4 specifications for AFSM 100, 301.3.5.1 post office box service, 508.4.0 applying for service, 508.4.3.1 keys, 508.4.8 locks, 508.4.8 refunds, 508.4.7 post offices, 608.3.1, 608.3.2 See also rates in individual classes of mail computing postage, 604.7.0 payment for mailings of mixed classes, 703.9.8 - 703.9.12 postage due, 604.6.0 refunds, 604.9.0 revenue deficiencies, 604.10.0 stamps, 604.1.0 postage meters, 604.4.0 approved providers, 604.4.1.3, 604.4.1.4 date corrections, 604.4.4.1 postage corrections, 604.4.4.1 types of postage devices, 604.4.1.2 Bound Printed Matter, 364 First-Class Mail, 334 Library Mail, 384 Media Mail, 374 Standard Mail, 344 First-Class Mail, 234 Standard Mail, 244 Bound Printed Matter, 464 First-Class Mail, 434 Library Mail, 484 Media Mail, 474 Parcel Post, 454 Standard Mail, 444 Periodicals, 707.16.0 Bound Printed Matter, 164 Express Mail, 114 First-Class Mail, 134 Library Mail, 184 Media Mail, 174 Parcel Post, 154 Priority Mail, 124 postage stamps, 604.1.0, 604.3.0 applying for a permit to use precanceled stamps, 604.3.2 Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp, 604.1.10 imitation stamps, 604.1.4, 604.1.5 precanceled stamps, 604.3.0 validity of stamps, 604.1.2, 604.1.3 Bound Printed Matter, 364.2.0 First-Class Mail, 334.4.0 Library Mail, 384.2.0 Media Mail, 374.2.0 Standard Mail, 344.4.0 First-Class Mail, 234.4.0 Standard Mail, 244.4.0 Bound Printed Matter, 464.2.0 First-Class Mail, 434.3.0 Library Mail, 484.2.0 Media Mail, 474.2.0 Parcel Post, 454.2.0 Standard Mail, 444.3.0 Periodicals, 707.17.0 Bound Printed Matter, 363.2.3 First-Class Mail, 333.2.0 Library Mail, 383.2.5 Media Mail, 373.2.3 Standard Mail, 343.2.0 First-Class Mail, 233.2.0 Standard Mail, 243.2.0 Bound Printed Matter, 463.2.3 First-Class Mail, 433.2.0 Library Mail, 483.2.5 Media Mail, 473.2.3 Parcel Post, 453.2.4 Standard Mail, 443.2.0 Periodicals, 707.3.5.8 Bound Printed Matter, 163.2.2 Express Mail, 113.2.2 First-Class Mail, 133.2.0 Library Mail, 183.2.2 Media Mail, 173.2.2 Parcel Post, 153.2.3 Priority Mail, 123.2.3 POSTNET, 708.4.1.1 adult fowl and chickens, 601.9.3.4, 601.9.3.5 day-old poultry, 601.9.3.2 powders, 601.11.9 precanceled stamps, See postage stamps Premium Forwarding Service, 709.8.0 Official Mail, 703.7.2.2 Reply Mail, 114.1.3, 703.7.10.2 Presort Accuracy Validation and Evaluation program, (PAVE), 708.2.0 presort mailing fee, See mailing fees Bound Printed Matter, 366.1.1, 366.2.8 First-Class Mail, 336.2.0 Library Mail, 386.1.0 Media Mail, 376.1.0 Standard Mail, 346.2.7 First-Class Mail, 236.2.0 Standard Mail, 246.2.7 Bound Printed Matter, 466.1.1, 466.2.8 First-Class Mail, 436.2.0 Library Mail, 486.1.0 Media Mail, 476.1.0 Parcel Post, 456.1.1 Standard Mail, 446.2.7 presorting, See mail preparation under individual classes of mail Pricing and Classification Service Center (PCSC) address and phone number, 608.8.4 barcoded letters and flats, 708.4.3.2 barcoded parcels, 708.5.8 business reply mail, 507.8.8.2 computing postage, 123.1.2, 123.1.10 combining with other classes of mail, 703.9.0 drop shipment, 705.16.0 eligibility for single-piece rates, 123.2.0 flat-rate boxes, 709.6.0 keys and identification devices, 123.1.5 drop shipment, 705.16.4, 705.16.5 single-piece rate, 125 marking required on each mailpiece, 102.3.1, 102.4.2, 125.2.1 rates, 123.1.3 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.1 weight, minimum and maximum, 101.5.1 Priority Mail drop shipment, 705.16.0 Private Express Statutes, 608.5.1 prohibited items, See nonmailable matter Puerto Rico, 608.2.1 qualified business reply mail (QBRM) See also business reply mail (BRM) authorization to participate, 507.8.3.2 eligibility for rates, 507.8.3.3 - 507.8.3.5 quarantines, delivery of mail during, 508.2.2.4 radioactive material, 601.10.18 Bound Printed Matter, 363.1.0 First-Class Mail, 333.1.0 Library Mail, 383.1.0 Media Mail, 373.1.0 Standard Mail, 343.1.0 First-Class Mail, 233.1.0 Standard Mail, 243.1.0 Bound Printed Matter, 463.1.0 First-Class Mail, 433.1.0 Library Mail, 483.1.0 Media Mail, 473.1.0 Parcel Post, 453.1.0 Standard Mail, 443.1.0 Periodicals, 707.1.0 Bound Printed Matter, 163.1.0 Express Mail, 113.1.0 First-Class Mail, 133.1.0 Library Mail, 183.1.0 Media Mail, 173.1.0 Parcel Post, 153.1.0 Priority Mail, 123.1.0 Rates and Classification Service Center (RCSC), see Pricing and Classification Service Center (PCSC) recall of mail, 507.4.0 how to recall mail, 507.4.2 who may recall, 507.4.1 customer, 508.3.0 mailbox, 508.3.2 recipient options, 508.1.0 recipient services, 508 redirection, See forwarding mail refunds, 604.9.0 applying for a postage refund, 604.9.2.7, 604.9.4.16, 604.9.5.4 Express Mail, 604.9.5 metered mail, 604.9.3 postage and fees, 604.9.2 stamps affixed to business reply mail, 604.9.2.10 stamps, 604.9.1 value-added, 604.9.4 refused mail, 604.8.1.2, 507.1.8.2 registered mail, 503.2.0 delivery, 503.2.5 fees, 503.2.1 fees assessment, 503.2.5 other extra services that can be added, 503.2.2.5 refunds, 503.2.3.4 required label, 503.2.4.4 sealing, 503.2.4.6 what may be mailed, 503.2.2.2 regular mailpieces, See machinable letters, flats, or machinable parcels reinforcement for mailpieces, 601.4.0 religious organization, See nonprofit required record-keeping for Periodicals mailers, 707.8.0 See also business reply mail (BRM) bulk parcel return service, 507.10.0 courtesy reply mail, 201.3.13 merchandise return service, 507.9.0 metered reply mail, 604.4.4.2 city routes, 508.2.1 residual shape surcharge, 301.2.2.3, 401.2.2.2, 443.4.4 restricted delivery, 503.7.0 after time of mailing, 503.7.3.2 at time of mailing, 503.7.3.1 delivery of items, 503.7.4 fees, 503.7.1.1 other extra services that can be added, 503.7.2.5 refunds, 503.7.1.3 what may be mailed, 503.7.2.2 controlled substances, 601.11.11 drug paraphernalia, 601.11.12 drugs, 601.11.11 noxious odors, 601.11.8 general, 602.1.0 Periodicals, 707.3.2.4 when required, 602.1.5.3 with ancillary services, 602.1.9 return receipt, 503.6.0 after time of mailing, 503.6.3.2 delivery, 503.6.4 fees, 503.6.1.1 filing a request for delivery information, 503.6.5 other extra services that can be added, 503.6.2.3 refunds, 503.6.1.3 required label, 503.6.2.5 what may be mailed, 503.6.2.2 return receipt for merchandise, 503.8.0 delivery, 503.8.4 fees, 503.8.1.1 how to mail, 503.8.3.2 other extra services that can be added, 503.8.2.3 required label, 503.8.3.4 what may be mailed, 503.8.2.2 returned mail, 507.1.8 reusable mailpieces, 601.6.4, 601.6.5 general, 604.10.1 nonprofit Standard Mail, 604.10.2 Ride-Along piece for Periodicals, 707.15.0 rural routes, 508.2.2 barcoded labels, 708.6.0 Bound Printed Matter, 365.3.0, 465.3.0 First-Class Mail, 435.3.0 Library Mail, 385.3.0, 485.3.0 Parcel Post, 455.2.0 Periodicals, 707.20.1, 707.20.3 Standard Mail, 345.3.0, 445.3.0 saturation carrier route sequencing requirements discount flats, 345.6.9, 345.6.10 discount letters, 245.6.8, 245.6.9 discount parcels, 445.6.6, 445.6.7 Periodicals, 707.23.7, 707.23.8 Saturday delivery, 608.3.0 Bound Printed Matter, 366.2.9.4, 466.2.9.4 Parcel Post, 456.2.4.8 Standard Mail, 246.2.8.4, 346.2.8.4, 446.2.8.4 pickup, 507.5.5 scheme sort, See mail preparation under individual classes of mail scorpions, 601.9.3.10 sealing, 601.4.0 Second-Class Mail, See Periodicals self-mailer, 201.3.13 Sectional Center Facility (SCF), 246.4.0, 346.4.0, 366.4.0, 446.4.0, 466.4.0 sexually-oriented advertisements, 508.9.0 sharps, 601.10.17.5 annual accounting fee, 507.3.2.7 fee, 507.3.2.8 how it works, 507.2.3.5 how to sign up, 507.3.2.7 shipping papers for hazardous materials, 601.10.9 shortpaid mail, 604.6.0, 604.8.1 Signature Confirmation, 503.10.0 barcodes on privately printed labels, 503.10.4 electronic file transmission for electronic option, 503.10.5 electronic option, 503.10.2.4 fees, 503.10.1.1 other extra services that can be added, 503.10.2.6 required labels, 503.10.3 retail option, 503.10.2.4 what may be mailed, 503.10.2.2 where to mail, 503.10.6 simplified address, 602.3.2 Bound Printed Matter, 163 Express Mail, 113 First-Class Mail, 133 Library Mail, 183 Media Mail, 173 Parcel Post, 153 Priority Mail, 123 automation cards and letters, 201.3.0 automation flats, 301.3.0 barcoded parcels, 402.4.0 Express Mail, 101.4.1, 101.5.2 First-Class Mail, 101.6.3, 201.1.2, 202.1.2 general, maximum and minimum, 601.1.2 - 601.1.3 letters, 101.1.2, 201.1.0, 201.2.1 machinable parcels, 101.3.0, 401.1.3 nonmachinable letters, 101.1.0, 201.2.0 nonmachinable parcels, 101.3.5, Package Services, 101.7.0 - 101.10.0, 301.2.3 - 301.2.5 Periodicals, 707.3.5.2 Standard Mail, 301.2.2.1, 401.2.2.1 skill contests, 601.12.7 flats, 345.3.5 Periodicals, 707.20.1.4 5-Digit ZIP Code sortation, 507.6.1.2 sortation of lists on cards, 507.6.6 USPS sortation, 507.6.6.3 Periodicals, 707.13.2 sorting mail, See mail preparation under individual classes of mail packaging, 601.7.4 software specifications, 708.3.2 special handling, 503.12.0 fees, 503.12.1.1 marking, 503.12.2.5 other extra services that can be added, 503.12.2.3 what may be mailed, 503.12.2.2 special mailing containers, 601.6.0 Special Standard Mail, See Media Mail, general specimens, 601.10.17.4 stamp collecting, See philatelic services stamped stationery, 604.2.1 alternate payment methods, 705.5.0 annual mailing fee, 343.3.4 attachments, 343.2.5 automation mailings, 343.7.0 cobundling, 705.9.3.3 enclosures, 343.7.4 weight, AFSM flats, 301.3.3.3 weight, UFSM flats, 301.3.4.3 barcodes, 343.7.3 bundling, 345.2.0 computing postage, 343.1.6, carrier route sequencing requirements, 345.6.9, 345.6.10 circulars, 343.2.0 combining with other classes of mail, 343.2.5, 703.9.0 content standards, 343.2.0 cotraying and cosacking bundles, 705.9.0 scheduling appointments for, 346.2.8.3 vehicle unloading, 346.2.8.9 destination entry, 346.2.0 DBMC entry, 346.3.0 DDU entry, 346.5.0 DSCF entry, 346.4.0 dimensions, 301.2.2 documentation, 344.4.0 automation, 344.4.3 basic, 344.4.2 facsimile postage statements, 344.4.9 multiple mailings, 344.4.8 standard format, 344.4.4, 344.4.6, 708.1.0 eligibility 343 automation flats, 343.7.0 basic, 343.4.0 enhanced carrier route flats, 343.6.0 machinable/nonmachinable flats, 343.5.0 enclosures, 343.2.5 envelopes, enclosed, 343.7.4 fees, 343.1.5 general standards for any Standard Mail mailing, 343.3.3 mail preparation, 345 automation flats, 345.7.0 bundles, 345.2.0 bundling for enhanced carrier route rates, 345.6.3 - 345.6.4 bundling for presorted flats, 345.5.0 bundles on pallets, 705.8.9, 705.8.10.2 carrier route information line, 345.2.13 combined automation and presorted flats, 705.9.3, 705.11.3 combined flats on pallets, 705.8.15.3 containerization of bundles, 705.10.2 Customized MarketMail, 705.1.4 enhanced carrier route flats, 345.6.0 general information, 345.1.0 machinable mail, 345.7.0 merged flats in sacks, 705.10.2.4 merged flats on pallets, 705.10.2.5, 705.12.2.4, 705.13.2.4 optional endorsement line, 345.2.0 presorted flats, 345.5.0 sack labels, 345.6.0 sacks, 345.5.0 sacks on pallets, 705.8.10.2 tray labels, 345.6.0 trays, 345.5.0 trays on pallets, 705.8.10.2 markings, 302.2.0 enhanced carrier route rates, 345.6.1 mixed mail, 703.2.7 presorted rates, 345.5.1 using 5% Threshold, 705.12.2 using 5% Threshold and City State Product, 705.13.2 applications for nonprofit rates applying for authorization, 703.1.7 applying for authorization at additional offices, 703.1.8 mailing while application is pending, 703.1.9 what may be mailed, 703.1.6 who will qualify, 703.1.2, 703.1.3 physical standards, 301 postage payment methods, 344 automation, 344.3.0 ECR, 344.2.0 machinable, 344.2.0 nonmachinable, 344.2.0 postage statements, See documentation automation rates, 343.7.0 destination entry discounts, 346.2.0 - 346.5.0 enhanced carrier route rates, 343.6.0 presorted rates, 343.5.0 residual shape surcharge for parcels, 343.4.4 rates and fees, 343.1.0 residual shape surcharge, 301.2.2.3 size, 301.2.2.1 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.3 written additions, 343.2.6 ZIP Code accuracy, 343.3.8 alternate payment methods, 705.5.0 annual mailing fee, 243.1.6.1, 243.3.4 attachments, 243.2.5 enclosures, 243.7.5 physical standards, 201.3.0 barcodes, 243.7.4 bundling, 245.2.0 computing postage, 243.1.7, carrier route sequencing requirements, 245.6.8, 245.6.9 circulars, 243.2.0 combining with other classes of mail, 243.2.5, 703.9.0 content standards, 243.2.0 deposit of, 246.1.0 scheduling appointments for, 246.2.8 vehicle unloading, 246.2.8.9 destination entry, 246.2.0 DBMC entry, 246.3.0 DDU entry, 246.5.0 DSCF entry, 246.4.0 discount for destination entry, 246.2.0 - 246.5.0 documentation, 244.4.0 automation, 244.4.3 basic, 244.4.2 facsimile postage statements, 244.4.9 multiple mailings, 244.4.8 standard format, 244.4.4, 244.4.6, 708.1.0 eligibility 243 automation, 243.7.0 basic, 243.4.0 ECR flats, 243.6.0 machinable/nonmachinable, 243.5.0 envelopes, enclosed, 243.7.5 enclosures, 243.2.5 fees, 243.1.6 general standards for any Standard Mail mailing, 243.3.3 mail preparation, 245 automation carrier route letters, 235.6.7, 245.7.6 automation letters, 245.7.0 bundles, 245.2.0 bundling for enhanced carrier route rates, 245.6.4 - 245.6.4 bundles on pallets, 705.8.9, 705.8.10.2 carrier route information line, 245.2.10 containerization of bundles, 705.10.2 Customized MarketMail, 705.1.4 enhanced carrier route letters and cards mailings, 245.6.0 enhanced carrier route letters and cards, 245.6.4, 245.6.6 general information, 245.1.0 optional endorsement line, 245.2.9 presorted machinable letters and cards, 245.5.4 Standard Mail, letters (cont'd) presorted nonmachinable letters and cards, 245.5.5 tray labels, 245.4.0 trays, 245.3.0 trays on pallets, 705.8.10.2 markings required on each mailpiece, 202.2.0 enhanced carrier route rates, 245.6.1 mixed mail, 703.2.7 presorted rates, 245.5.1 applications for nonprofit rates applying for authorization, 703.1.7 applying for authorization at additional offices, 703.1.8 mailing while application is pending, 703.1.9 what may be mailed, 703.1.6 who will qualify, 703.1.2, 703.1.3 physical standards, 201 postage payment methods, 244 automation, 244.3.0 enhanced carrier route, 244.2.0 presorted, 244.2.0 postage statements, See documentation automation rates, 201.3.4, 243.4.0 - 243.7.0 destination entry discounts, 246.2.0 - 246.5.0 enhanced carrier route rates, 243.6.0 rates and fees, 243.1.0 reply card, enclosed, 243.7.5 residual shape surcharge, 243.4.4 size, 201 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.3 weight, 243.2.1 written additions, 243.2.6 ZIP Code accuracy, 243.3.8 alternate payment methods, 705.5.0 annual mailing fee, 443.1.5.1, 443.3.4 attachments, 443.2.5 barcodes, 443.5.5 bundling, 445.2.6 computing postage, 443.1.1, 443.1.6 carrier route sequencing requirements, 445.6.5, 445.6.6 circulars, 443.2.0 combined mailings with Package Services parcels, 705.6.1 documentation, 705.6.1.4 postage payment, 705.6.1.3 preparation, 705.6.1.6 qualification, 705.6.1.1 Standard Mail, parcels (cont'd) combined parcels mailings, 705.6.2 documentation, 705.6.2.5 postage payment, 705.6.2.3 preparation, 705.6.2.4 qualification, 705.6.2.1 combining with other classes of mail, 443.2.5, 703.9.0 content standards, 443.2.0 deposit, 446 scheduling appointments for, 446.2.8.3 vehicle unloading, 346.2.8.9 destination entry, 446.2.0 DBMC entry, 446.3.0 DDU entry, 446.5.0 DSCF entry, 446.4.0 for barcoded machinable parcels, 443.5.5 for destination entry, 446.2.0 - 446.5.0 documentation, 444.3.0 basic, 444.3.2 facsimile postage statements, 444.3.8 multiple mailings, 444.3.7 standard format, 444.3.3, 444.3.5, 708.1.0 eligibility 443 enhanced carrier route, 443.6.0 presorted parcels, 443.5.0 enclosures, 443.2.5 extra services that can be added, 443.4.6 fees, 443.1.5 general standards for any Standard Mail mailing, 443.3.3 mail preparation, 445 bundles, 445.2.0 bundling for enhanced carrier route rates, 445.6.4 bundling for irregular parcels, 445.5.4, 445.6.5 bundles on pallets, 705.8.9, 705.8.10.2 carrier route information line, 445.2.11 combined machinable parcels, 705.6.0 containerization of bundles, 705.10.2 enhanced carrier route parcels, 445.6.0 machinable parcels on pallets, 705.8.10.5, 705.8.16 optional endorsement line, 445.2.10 presorted irregular parcels, 445.5.4 presorted machinable parcels, 445.5.3 sack labels, 445.4.0 sacks, 445.3.0 sacks on pallets, 705.8.10.2 markings required on each mailpiece, 402.1.2 enhanced carrier route rates, 445.6.1 mixed mail, 703.2.7 presorted rates, 445.5.1 Standard Mail, parcels (cont'd) applications for nonprofit rates applying for authorization, 703.1.7 applying for authorization at additional offices, 703.1.8 mailing while application is pending, 703.1.9 what may be mailed, 703.1.6 who will qualify, 703.1.2, 703.1.3 physical standards, 401 postage payment methods, 444 enhanced carrier route parcels, 444.2.0 presorted parcels, 444.2.0 postage statements, See documentation barcoded machinable parcels, 443.5.5 destination entry discounts, 446.2.0 - 446.5.0 enhanced carrier route rates, 443.6.0 residual shape surcharge for parcels, 443.4.4, 443.5.3, 401.2.2.2 rates and fees, 443.1.0 residual shape surcharge, 401.2.2.2, 443.4.4, 443.5.3 shipper paid forwarding, 507.3.2.7 size, 401.2.2.1 undeliverable mail, 507.1.5.3 written additions, 443.2.6 ZIP Code accuracy, 443.3.8 Standard Mail (A), See Standard Mail Standard Mail (B), See Bound Printed Matter, Library Mail, Media Mail, or Parcel Post standardized documentation, 708.1.0 staples, 201.3.8, 301.3.6.2, 601.4.8 statement of ownership, management, and circulation for Periodicals, 707.8.3 Express Mail, 113.3.0 Priority Mail, 123.3.0 discount flats, 333.2.2 discount letters, 233.2.2 discount parcels, 433.2.2 retail mail, 133.3.2 solicitations in guise of, 601.12.1 stationery, 604.2.0 aerogrammes, 604.2.3.3 personalized stamped envelopes sold by USPS, 604.2.2 plain stamped envelopes sold by USPS, 604.2.1 rates and fees, 604.2.1.1, 604.2.2.1, 604.2.3.2 stamped cards, 604.2.3.1 sweepstakes, 601.12.6 sealing mailpieces, 601.4.3 - 601.4.5 territories and possessions of the U.S., 608.2.0 Third-Class Mail, See Standard Mail tobacco, 601.11.12 toxic substances, 601.10.16 tracking, 503.13.2 trademarks of the USPS, 608.7.1 First-Class Mail, 335.3.0 First-Class Mail, 235.3.0 Periodicals, 707.20.1, 707.20.2 Standard Mail, 245.3.0, 345.3.0 barcoded labels, 708.6.0 treatment of mail, 507.1.0 UFSM 1000, 301.3.4 endorsements used by USPS, 507.1.4.1 First-Class Mail, 507.1.5.1 Package Services, 507.1.5.4 Periodicals, 507.1.5.2 Priority Mail, 507.1.5.1 Standard Mail, 507.1.5.3 with extra services, 507.1.4.5 unaddressed mail, See dead mail unpaid mail, 508.2.2.5, 508.2.3.3 U.S. Armed Forces Mail, 703.2.0, 703.4.0 eligibility, 703.4.1.1, 703.4.2.2 matter sent free, 703.4.2 postage, 703.4.1.2 U.S. Department of Transportation regulation of hazardous materials, 601.10.2 Department of State mail, 703.3.0 free mail for U.S. armed forces, 703.4.2 military address, 703.4.2.4 military mail, 703.2.0, 703.4.0 official mail for Members of Congress, 703.6.1.1 official mail for U.S. government, 703.6.0, 703.7.0 prepared by contractors, 703.7.15 voting materials, 703.8.0 address for USPS functional areas, 608.8.1 - 608.8.3 appealing decision made about mailing standards, 607.2.0 business mail entry offices, addresses and phone numbers, 608.8.4 copyrights of the USPS, 608.7.2 complaints, 608.6.1 Domestic Mail Manual, general information, 608.1.0 holidays recognized by USPS, 608.3.2 philatelic services offered by USPS, 608.4.0 postal publications, 608.7.2 post offices, general information, 608.3.1, 608.3.2 postal inspection of mail, See inspection by USPS pricing and classification service center (PCSC), 608.8.4 Private Express Statutes, 608.5.1 reporting crimes, 608.6.2 requesting exceptions to mailing standards, 607.2.0 service to territories and possessions of the United States, 608.2.0 trademarks of the USPS, 608.7.1 valuable items, 609.3.2, 503.2.3.1 Bound Printed Matter, 363.3.1 First-Class Mail, 333.3.3 Library Mail, 383.3.2 Media Mail, 373.3.2 Standard Mail, 343.3.3 First-Class Mail, 233.3.3 Standard Mail, 243.3.3 Bound Printed Matter, 463.3.1 First-Class Mail, 433.3.3 Library Mail, 483.3.2 Media Mail, 473.3.2 Parcel Post, 453.3.1 Standard Mail, 443.3.3 retail mailings paid with permit imprint Bound Printed Matter, 164.2.2 First-Class Mail, 134.2.2 Library Mail, 184.2.2 Media Mail, 174.2.2 Parcel Post, 154.2.2 Priority Mail, 124.2.2 absentee balloting materials, 703.8.0 voter registration commissions mailing list services, 507.6.1.3, 507.6.3.4, 507.6.7 walk sequence carrier route sequencing requirements discount letters, 245.6.8, 245.6.9 discount flats, 345.6.9, 345.6.10 discount parcels, 445.6.6, 445.6.7 Periodicals, 707.23.7, 707.23.8 window envelopes and inserts, 202.5.9 - 202.5.11, 202.5.10 written matter, See handwriting list matching, 708.3.3.2 ZIP Code, 602.1.8 sorting cards by 5-digit ZIP Code, 507.6.6 Bound Printed Matter, 363.3.3 First-Class Mail, 333.3.6 Standard Mail, 343.3.8 First-Class Mail, 233.3.6 Standard Mail, 243.3.8 Bound Printed Matter, 463.3.3 First-Class Mail, 433.3.7 Standard Mail, 443.3.8 ZIP+4 code, 602.1.8.2 zone charts, 708.10.3 zones, for computing postage, 708.1.7 |