286 Enter and Deposit

Overview

1.0 Deposit

2.0 Verification

1.0 Deposit

1.1 Time and Location of Deposit

[1-9-22] Mailers may deposit First-Class Package Service — Commercial with parcels postage evidencing indicia at any Postal Service facility, preferably near the customer’s local Post Office. First-Class Package Service — Commercial parcels bearing a permit imprint must be deposited under 604.5.0 and 705.

1.2 Approved Collections

The USPS may collect First-Class Package Service — 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.