Changes in Domestic Rates, Fees, and Mail Classifications
Federal RegisterDec 26, 2000
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Postal Service
Changes in Domestic Rates, Fees, and Mail Classifications
AGENCY:
Postal Service.
ACTION:
Notice of implementation of changes to domestic rates, fees, and the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule.
SUMMARY:
This notice sets forth the changes to domestic rates, fees, and the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule to be implemented as a result of the Decision of the Governors of the United States Postal Service on the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on Postal Rate and Fee Changes, Docket No. R2000-1 (December 4, 2000).
EFFECTIVE DATE:
January 7, 2001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Daniel J. Foucheaux, Jr., (202) 268-2989.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
On January 12, 2000, pursuant to its authority under 39 U.S.C. 3621,
et seq.
, the Postal Service filed with the Postal Rate Commission (PRC) a Request for a Recommended Decision on Proposed Changes in Rates of Postage and Fees for Postal Services (Request). The PRC designated the filing as Docket No. R2000-1. On November 13, 2000, pursuant to its authority under 39 U.S.C. 3624, the PRC issued its Recommended Decision on the Postal Service's Request to the Governors of the Postal Service.
Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3625, the Governors of the United States Postal Service acted on the PRC's recommendations on December 4, 2000. In one decision, the Governors rejected the PRC's recommendations regarding Courtesy Envelope Mail, Information-Based Inidicia Program Mail, a flat-rate envelope for Priority Mail, and maximum weight figures for Standard Mail letters and breakpoint figures for Standard Mail. Decision of the Governors of the United States Postal Service on the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on Selected Mail Classification Matters, Docket No. R2000-1 (December 4, 2000). In the second decision, the Governors acted on the remainder of the PRC's recommendations. Decision of the Governors of the United States Postal Service on the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on Postal Rate and Fee Changes, Docket No. R2000-1 (December 4, 2000). The Governors allowed under protest all of the remaining classification, fee, and rate changes. The Governors requested reconsideration of a number of issues, including revenue requirement, First-Class Mail costs, Bound Printed Matter rates, and nonprofit Standard Mail rates. The attachments to the Governors' Decision, setting forth the classification, fee, and rate changes ordered into effect by the Governors, are set forth below.
In accordance with the Decision of the Governors and Resolution No. 00-16 of the Baord of Governors, the Postal Service hereby gives notice that the classification, fee, and rate changes set forth below will become effective at 12:01 a.m. on January 7, 2001. Implementing regulations also become effective at that time, as noted in a separate notice in the
Federal Register
.
Attachment A to the Decision of the Governors of the United States Postal Service on the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on Postal Rate and Fee Changes, Docket No. R20001-1
(December 4, 2000).
Express Mail Schedules 121, 122 and 123
[Dollars]
Weight not exceeding (pounds)
Schedule 121 same day
airport
service
Schedule 122 custom
designed
Schedule 123 next day and second day PO to PO
Schedule 123 next day and schedule day PO to
addressee
1/2
9.25
9.40
12.25
1
13.75
13.90
16.00
2
13.75
13.90
16.00
3
16.65
16.80
18.85
4
19.45
19.60
21.70
5
22.25
22.40
24.50
6
25.05
25.20
27.30
7
27.75
27.90
30.00
8
28.95
29.10
31.20
9
30.20
30.35
32.45
10
31.40
31.55
33.65
11
32.90
33.05
35.15
12
35.30
35.45
37.55
13
36.55
36.70
39.25
14
37.95
38.10
40.20
15
39.15
39.30
41.40
16
40.50
40.65
42.75
17
41.85
42.00
44.10
18
43.10
43.25
45.35
19
44.40
44.55
46.65
20
45.75
45.90
48.00
21
47.00
47.20
49.25
22
48.30
48.45
50.55
23
49.65
49.85
51.90
24
50.90
51.05
53.15
25
52.20
52.40
54.45
26
53.50
53.65
55.75
27
54.85
55.00
57.05
28
56.10
56.25
58.35
29
57.45
57.60
59.65
30
58.75
58.90
61.00
31
60.05
60.20
62.25
32
61.35
61.50
63.60
33
62.65
62.80
64.85
34
63.95
64.10
66.20
35
65.25
65.40
67.45
36
66.55
66.70
68.80
37
67.80
67.95
70.30
38
69.35
69.30
71.90
39
70.95
70.60
73.50
40
72.55
72.00
75.10
41
74.15
73.60
76.70
42
75.75
75.20
78.35
43
77.35
76.80
79.90
44
78.95
78.40
81.50
45
80.55
80.00
82.90
46
81.85
81.55
84.15
47
83.25
83.20
85.60
48
84.60
84.75
86.90
49
85.90
86.05
88.20
50
87.20
87.35
89.50
51
88.60
88.80
90.95
52
89.90
90.05
92.20
53
91.30
91.45
93.60
54
92.60
92.75
94.90
55
93.90
94.10
96.25
56
95.35
95.50
97.65
57
96.60
96.75
98.90
58
97.95
98.10
100.30
59
99.45
99.60
101.75
60
101.00
101.15
103.30
61
102.70
102.85
105.00
62
104.25
104.40
106.60
63
105.85
106.00
108.15
64
107.50
107.70
109.85
65
109.10
109.25
111.40
66
110.80
110.95
113.10
67
112.35
112.50
114.65
68
114.05
114.20
116.35
69
115.60
115.75
117.90
70
117.20
117.35
119.50
Schedules 121, 122 and 123 Notes:
1
The applicable 2-pound rate is charged for matter sent in a ‘flat rate’ envelope provided by the Postal Service.
2
Add $10.25 for each pickup stop.
3
Add $10.25 for each Custom Designed delivery stop.
First-Class Mail Rate Schedule 221—Letters and Sealed Parcels
Rate (cents)
Regular:
Single Piece: First Ounce
34.0
Presort
1
32.0
Qualified Business Reply Mail
31.0
Additional Ounce
2
21.0
Nonstandard Surcharge:
Single Piece
11.0
Presort
5.0
Automation-Presort:
1
Letters
3
Basic Presort
4
27.8
3-Digit Presort
5
26.7
5-Digit Presort
6
25.3
Carrier Route Presort
7
24.3
Flats:
8
Basic Presort
9
31.0
3-Digit Presort \10\
29.5
5-Digit Presort \11\
27.5
Additional Ounce
2
21.0
Nonstandard Surcharge
5.0
Schedule 221 Notes:
1
A mailing fee of $125.00 must be paid once each year at each office of mailing by any person who mails other than Single Piece First-Class Mail. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class rate. For presorted mailings weighing more than 2 ounces, subtract 4.6 cents per piece.
2
Rate applies through 13 ounces. Heavier pieces are subject to Priority Mail rates.
3
Rates apply to bulk-entered mailings of at least 500 letter-size pieces, which must be delivery point barcoded and meet other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service and, for the Basic Presort rate, documents provided for entry as mail using Mailing Online or a functionally equivalent service, pursuant to section 981.
4
Rate applies to letter-size Automation-Presort category mail not mailed at 3-Digit, 5-Digit, or Carrier Route rates.
5
Rate applies to letter-size Automation-Presort category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations specified by the Postal Service.
6
Rate applies to letter-size Automation-Presort category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations specified by the Postal Service.
7
Rate applies to letter-size Automation-Presort category mail presorted to carrier routes specified by the Postal Service.
8
Rates apply to bulk-entered mailings of at least 500 flat-size pieces, each of which must be delivery point barcoded or bear a ZIP+4 barcode, and must meet other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service, and, for the Basic Presort rate, to documents provided for entry as mail using Mailing Online or a functionally equivalent service, pursuant to section 981.
9
Rate applies to flat-size Automation-Presort category mail not mailed at the 3-Digit or 5-Digit rate.
10
Rate applies to flat-size Automation-Presort category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations specified by the Postal Service.
11
Rate applies to flat-size Automation-Presort category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations specified by the Postal Service.
First-Class Mail Rate Schedule 222—Cards
Rate (cents)
Regular:
Single Piece
20.0
Presort
1
18.0
Qualified Business Reply Mail
17.0
Automation-Presort
1
,
2
Basic Presort
3
16.4
3-Digit Presort
4
15.8
5-Digit Presort
5
15.1
Carrier Route Presort
6
14.0
Schedule 222 Notes:
1
A mailing fee of $125.00 must be paid once each year at each office of mailing by any person who mails other than Single Piece First-Class Mail. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class rate.
2
Rates apply to bulk-entered mailings of at least 500 pieces, which must be barcoded and meet other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service and, for the Basic Presort rate, to documents provided for entry as mail using Mailing Online or a functionally equivalent service, pursuant to section 981.
3
Rate applies to Automation-Presort category mail not mailed at 3-Digit, 5-Digit, or Carrier Route rates.
4
Rate applies to Automation-Presort category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
5
Rate applies to Automation-Presort category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
6
Rate applies to Automation-Presort category mail presorted to carrier routes specified by the Postal Service.
First-Class Mail Schedule 223—Priority Mail Subclass
[Dollars]
Weight not exceeding (pounds)
Zones L,1,2,3
Zone 4
Zone 5
Zone 6
Zone 7
Zone 8
1
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
2
3.95
3.95
3.95
3.95
3.95
3.95
3
5.15
5.15
5.15
5.15
5.15
5.15
4
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
5
7.55
7.55
7.55
7.55
7.55
7.55
6
7.90
8.10
8.15
8.25
9.50
10.35
7
8.25
8.65
8.75
8.95
10.45
11.65
8
8.50
9.20
9.35
9.65
11.40
12.95
9
8.65
9.75
9.95
10.35
12.35
14.25
10
8.75
10.30
10.55
11.05
13.30
15.55
11
9.00
10.85
11.15
11.75
14.25
16.85
12
9.25
11.40
11.75
12.45
15.20
18.15
13
9.60
11.95
12.35
13.15
16.15
19.45
14
9.95
12.50
12.95
13.85
17.10
20.75
15
10.30
13.05
13.55
14.55
18.05
22.05
16
10.65
13.60
14.15
15.25
19.00
23.35
17
11.00
14.15
14.75
15.95
19.95
24.65
18
11.35
14.70
15.35
16.65
20.90
25.95
19
11.70
15.25
15.95
17.35
21.85
27.25
20
12.05
15.80
16.55
18.05
22.80
28.55
21
12.40
16.35
17.15
18.75
23.75
29.85
22
12.75
16.90
17.75
19.45
24.70
31.15
23
13.10
17.45
18.35
20.15
25.65
32.45
24
13.45
18.00
18.95
20.85
26.60
33.75
25
13.80
18.55
19.55
21.55
27.55
35.05
26
14.15
19.10
20.15
22.25
28.50
36.35
27
14.50
19.65
20.75
22.95
29.45
37.65
28
14.85
20.20
21.35
23.65
30.40
38.95
29
15.20
20.75
21.95
24.35
31.35
40.25
30
15.55
21.30
22.55
25.05
32.30
41.55
31
15.90
21.85
23.15
25.75
33.25
42.85
32
16.25
22.40
23.75
26.45
34.20
44.15
33
16.60
22.95
24.35
27.15
35.15
45.45
34
16.95
23.50
24.95
27.85
36.10
46.75
35
17.30
24.05
25.55
28.55
37.05
48.05
36
17.65
24.60
26.15
29.25
38.00
49.35
37
18.00
25.15
26.75
29.95
38.95
50.65
38
18.35
25.70
27.35
30.65
39.90
51.95
39
18.70
26.25
27.95
31.35
40.85
53.25
40
19.05
26.80
28.55
32.05
41.80
54.55
41
19.40
27.35
29.15
32.75
42.75
55.85
42
19.75
27.90
29.75
33.45
43.70
57.15
43
20.10
28.45
30.35
34.15
44.65
58.45
44
20.45
29.00
30.95
34.85
45.60
59.75
45
20.80
29.55
31.55
35.55
46.55
61.05
46
21.15
30.10
32.15
36.25
47.50
62.35
47
21.50
30.65
32.75
36.95
48.45
63.65
48
21.85
31.20
33.35
37.65
49.40
64.95
49
22.20
31.75
33.95
38.35
50.35
66.25
50
22.55
32.30
34.55
39.05
51.30
67.55
51
22.90
32.85
35.15
39.75
52.25
68.85
52
23.25
33.40
35.75
40.45
53.20
70.15
53
23.60
33.95
36.35
41.15
54.15
71.45
54
23.95
34.50
36.95
41.85
55.10
72.75
55
24.30
35.05
37.55
42.55
56.05
74.05
56
24.65
35.60
38.15
43.25
57.00
75.35
57
25.00
36.15
38.75
43.95
57.95
76.65
58
25.35
36.70
39.35
44.65
58.90
77.95
59
25.70
37.25
39.95
45.35
59.85
79.25
60
26.05
37.80
40.55
46.05
60.80
80.55
61
26.40
38.35
41.15
46.75
61.75
81.85
62
26.75
38.90
41.75
47.45
62.70
83.15
63
27.10
39.45
42.35
48.15
63.65
84.45
64
27.45
40.00
42.95
48.85
64.60
85.75
65
27.80
40.55
43.55
49.55
65.55
87.05
66
28.15
41.10
44.15
50.25
66.50
88.35
67
28.50
41.65
44.75
50.95
67.45
89.65
68
28.85
42.20
45.35
51.65
68.40
90.95
69
29.20
42.75
45.95
52.35
69.35
92.25
70
29.55
43.30
46.55
53.05
70.30
93.55
Schedule 223 Notes:
1
The 2-pound rate is charged for matter sent in a “flat rate” envelope provided by the Postal Service.
2
Add $10.25 for each pickup stop.
3
Exception: Parcels weighing less than 15 pounds, measuring over 84 inches in length and girth combined, are chargeable with a minimum rate equal to that for a 15-pound parcel for the zone to which addressed.
Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321A—Regular Subclass Presort Categories
1
Rate (cents)
Letter Size
Piece Rate
Basic
25.0
3/5-Digit
23.0
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC
1.9
SCF
2.4
Non-Letter Size
2
Piece Rate:
Minimum per Piece:
3
Basic
31.9
3/5-Digit
26.3
Destination Entry Discount per Piece:
BMC
1.9
SCF
2.4
Pound Rate
3
66.8
Plus per Piece Rate:
Basic
18.1
3/5-Digit
12.5
Destination Entry Discount per Pound:
BMC
9.3
SCF
11.4
Schedule 321A Notes:
1
A fee of $125.00 must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk mailing permit.
2
Residual shape pieces are subject to a surcharge of $0.18 per piece. For parcel barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.
3
Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate, whichever is higher.
Standard Mail Rate Schedule 321B—Regular Subclass Presort Categories
1
Rate (cents)
Letter Size:
2
Piece Rate:
Basic Letter
3
19.7
3-Digit Letter
4
18.7
5-Digit Letter
5
17.4
Destination Entry Discount per Piece:
BMC
1.9
SCF
2.4
Flat Size:
6
Piece Rate:
Minimum per Piece:
7
Basic Flat
8
27.5
3/5-Digit Flat
9
23.6
Destination Entry Discount per Piece
BMC
1.9
SCF
2.4
Pound Rate
7
66.8
Plus per piece Rate:
Basic Flat
8
13.7
3/5-Digit Flat
9
9.8
Destination Entry Discount per Pound
BMC
9.3
SCF
11.4
Schedule 321B Notes:
1
A fee of $125.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for each bulk mailing permit.
2
For letter-size automation pieces meeting applicable Postal Service regulations.
3
Rate applies to letter-size automation mail not mailed at 3-digit, 5-digit or carrier route rates.
4
Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
5
Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
6
For flat-size automation mail meeting applicable Postal Service regulations.
7
Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate, whichever is higher.
8
Rate applies to flat-size automation mail not mailed at 3/5-digit rate.
9
Rate applies to flat-size automation mail presorted to single or multiple three-and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
Standard Mail Rate Schedule 322—Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass
1
Rate (cents)
Letter Size:
Piece Rate:
Basic
17.6
Basic Automated Letter
2
15.5
High Density
15.1
Saturation
14.3
Destination Entry Discount per Piece:
BMC
1.9
SCF
2.4
DDU
2.9
Non-Letter Size:
3
Piece Rate:
Minimum per Piece:
4
Basic
17.6
High Density
15.4
Saturation
14.7
Destination Entry Discount per Piece:
BMC
1.9
SCF
2.4
DDU
2.9
Pound Rate
4
63.8
Plus per Piece Rate:
Basic
4.4
High Density
2.2
Saturation
1.5
Destination Entry Discount per Pound:
BMC
9.3
SCF
11.4
DDU
14.0
Schedule 322 Notes:
1
A fee of $125.00 must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk mailing permit.
2
Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to routes specified by the Postal Service.
3
Residual shape pieces are subject to a surcharge of $0.15 per piece.
4
Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate, whichever is higher.
Standard Mail Rate Schedule 323A—Nonprofit Subclass Presort Categories
1
Rate (cents)
Letter Size:
Piece Rate:
Basic
15.5
3/5-Digit
14.3
Destination Entry Discount per Piece:
BMC
1.9
SCF
2.4
Non-Letter Size:
2
Piece Rate:
Minimum per Piece:
3
Basic
21.7
3/5-Digit
16.8
Destination Entry Discount per Piece:
BMC
1.9
SCF
2.4
Pound Rate
3
55.0
Plus per Piece Rate:
Basic
10.4
3/5-Digit
5.5
Destination Entry Discount per Pound:
BMC
9.3
SCF
11.4
Schedule 323A Notes:
1
A fee of $125.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for each bulk mailing permit.
2
Residual shape pieces are subject to a surcharge of $0.18 per piece. For parcel barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.
3
Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate, whichever is higher.
Standard Mail Rate Schedule 323B—Nonprofit Subclass Automation Categories
1
Rate (cents)
Letter Size:
2
Piece Rate:
Basic Letter
3
13.0
3-Digit Letter
4
12.0
5-Digit Letter
5
10.5
Destination Entry Discount per Piece:
BMC
1.9
SCF
2.4
Flat Size:
6
Piece Rate:
Minimum per Piece:
7
Basic Flat
8
17.6
3/5-Digit Flat
9
15.1
Destination Entry Discount per Piece:
BMC
1.9
SCF
2.4
Pound Rate
7
55.0
Plus per Piece Rate:
Basic Flat
8
6.3
3/5-Digit Flat
9
3.8
Destination Entry Discount per Pound:
BMC
9.3
SCF
11.4
Schedule 323B Notes:
1
A fee of $125.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for each bulk mailing permit.
2
For letter-size automation pieces meeting applicable Postal Service regulations.
3
Rate applies to letter-size automation mail not mailed at 3-digit, 5-digit or carrier route rates.
4
Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
5
Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
6
For flat-size automation mail meeting applicable Postal Service regulations.
7
Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate, whichever is higher.
8
Rate applies to flat-size automation mail not mailed at 3/5-digit rate.
9
Rate applies to flat-size automation mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
Standard Mail Rate Schedule 324—Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass
1
Rate (cents)
Letter Size:
Piece Rate:
Basic
11.6
Basic Automated Letter
2
10.3
High Density
9.3
Saturation
8.7
Destination Entry Discount per Piece:
BMC
1.9
SCF
2.4
DDU
2.9
Non-Letter Size:
3
Piece Rate:
Minimum per Piece:
4
Basic
11.6
High Density
10.0
Saturation
9.5
Destination Entry Discount per Piece:
BMC
1.9
SCF
2.4
DDU
2.9
Pound Rate
4
37.0
Plus per Piece Rate:
Basic
4.0
High Density
2.4
Saturation
1.9
Destination Entry Discount per Pound:
BMC
9.3
SCF
11.4
DDU
14.0
Schedule 324 Notes:
1
A fee of $125.00 must be paid each 12-month period for each bulk mailing permit.
2
Rate applies to letter-size automation mail presorted to routes specified by the Postal Service.
3
Residual shape pieces are subject to a surcharge of $0.15 per piece.
4
Mailer pays either the minimum piece rate or the pound rate, whichever is higher.
Periodicals Rate Schedule 421—Outside County Subclass
1 2, 12
Postage rate unit
Rate
3
cents
Per Pound:
Nonadvertising Portion
Pound
17.3
Advertising Portion:
11
Delivery Office
4
Pound
14.8
SCF5
Pound
18.8
1&2
Pound
23.0
3
Pound
24.5
4
Pound
28.3
5
Pound
34.1
6
Pound
40.1
7
Pound
47.4
8
Pound
53.7
Science of Agriculture:
Delivery Office
Pound
11.1
SCF
Pound
14.1
Zones 1&2
Pound
17.3
Per Piece:
Less Nonadvertising Factor
6
6.5
Required Preparation
7
Piece
32.5
Presorted to 3-digit
Piece
27.6
Presorted to 5-digit
Piece
21.4
Presorted to Carrier Route
Piece
13.6
Discounts:
Prepared to Delivery Office
4
Piece
1.7
Prepared to SCF
5
Piece
0.8
High Density
8
Piece
2.5
Saturation
9
Piece
4.3
Automation Discounts for Automation Compatible Mail:
10
From Required:
Prebarcoded letter size
Piece
6.5
Prebarcoded flats
Piece
4.1
From 3-Digit:
Prebarcoded letter size
Piece
5.1
Prebarcoded flats
Piece
3.4
From 5-Digit:
Prebarcoded letter size
Piece
4.0
Prebarcoded flats
Piece
2.4
Schedule 421 Notes:
1
The rates in this schedule also apply to Nonprofit (DMCS Section 422.2) and Classroom rate categories. These categories receive a 5 percent discount on all components of postage except advertising pounds. Moreover, the 5 percent discount does not apply to commingled nonsubscriber, nonrequestor, complimentary, and sample copies in excess of the 10 percent allowance under DMCS sections 412.34 and 413.42, or to Science of Agriculture mail.
2
Rates do not apply to otherwise Outside County mail that qualifies for the Within County rates in Schedule 423.
3
Charges are computed by adding the appropriate per-piece charge to the sum of the nonadvertising portion and the advertising portion, as applicable.
4
Applies to carrier route (including high density and saturation) mail delivered within the delivery area of the originating post office.
5
Applies to mail delivered within the SCF area of the originating SCF office.
6
For postage calculations, multiply the proportion of nonadvertising content by this factor and subtract from the applicable piece rate.
7
Mail not eligible for carrier-route, 5-digit or 3-digit rates.
8
Applicable to high density mail, deducted from carrier route presort rate.
9
Applicable to saturation mail, deducted from carrier route presort rate.
10
For automation compatible mail meeting applicable Postal Service regulations.
11
Not applicable to qualifying Nonprofit and Classroom publications containing 10 percent or less advertising content.
12
For a “Ride-Along” item enclosed with or attached to a periodical, add $0.10 per copy (experimental).
Periodicals Rate Schedule 423
5
—Within County
Rate (cents)
Per Pound:
General
14.4
Delivery Office
1
11.3
Per Piece:
Required Presort
10.0
Presorted to 3-digit
9.2
Presorted to 5-digit
8.3
Carrier Route Presort
4.7
Per Piece Discount:
Delivery Office
2
0.5
High Density (formerly 125 piece)
3
1.5
Saturation
2.1
Automation Discounts for Automation Compatible Mail:
4
From Required:
Prebarcoded Letter size
5.1
Prebarcoded Flat size
2.7
From 3-digit:
Prebarcoded Letter size
4.5
Prebarcoded Flat size
2.4
From 5-digit:
Prebarcoded Letter size
3.9
Prebarcoded Flat size
2.1
Schedule 432 Notes:
1
Applicable only to carrier route (including high density and saturation) presorted pieces to be delivered within the delivery area of the originating post office.
2
Applicable only to carrier presorted pieces to be delivered within the delivery area of the originating post office.
3
Applicable to high density mail, deducted from carrier route presort rate. Mailers also may qualify for this discount on an alternative basis as provided in DMCS section 423.83.
4
For automation compatible pieces meeting applicable Postal Service regulations.
5
For a “Ride-Along” item enclosed with or attached to a periodical, add $0.10 per copy (experimental).
Package Services Rate Schedule 521.2A—Parcel Post SubClass Inter-BMC Rates
[Dollars]
Weight not exceeding (pounds)
Zones 1 and 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 5
Zone 6
Zone 7
Zone 8
1
3.34
3.39
3.44
3.45
3.45
3.45
3.45
2
3.34
3.39
3.44
3.45
3.45
3.45
3.45
3
3.81
4.13
4.56
4.61
4.66
4.71
4.76
4
3.95
4.41
5.20
5.67
5.82
5.87
5.92
5
4.09
4.65
5.65
6.84
6.99
7.04
7.09
6
4.23
4.90
6.05
7.53
7.84
8.06
8.64
7
4.36
5.11
6.43
8.18
8.85
9.28
10.44
8
4.49
5.31
6.76
8.76
9.60
10.49
12.24
9
4.59
5.50
7.11
9.29
10.30
11.71
14.05
10
4.72
5.68
7.41
9.78
11.00
12.93
15.19
11
4.81
5.86
7.71
10.24
11.70
14.10
16.07
12
4.92
6.02
7.98
10.66
12.40
15.15
16.91
13
5.01
6.16
8.24
11.07
13.10
16.08
17.72
14
5.11
6.33
8.49
11.45
13.66
16.68
18.49
15
5.19
6.47
8.73
11.80
14.11
17.26
19.24
16
5.28
6.60
8.96
12.14
14.52
17.78
19.97
17
5.37
6.72
9.18
12.44
14.92
18.29
20.67
18
5.45
6.85
9.38
12.74
15.29
18.75
21.34
19
5.54
6.97
9.58
13.03
15.65
19.21
22.00
20
5.61
7.08
9.75
13.29
15.97
19.63
22.64
21
5.68
7.21
9.93
13.56
16.30
20.03
23.26
22
5.76
7.30
10.11
13.80
16.60
20.42
23.87
23
5.83
7.43
10.29
14.02
16.89
20.78
24.46
24
5.88
7.53
10.44
14.26
17.16
21.14
25.03
25
5.96
7.62
10.61
14.46
17.43
21.45
25.59
26
6.02
7.72
10.76
14.67
17.68
21.77
26.14
27
6.10
7.81
10.90
14.86
17.91
22.07
26.68
28
6.15
7.91
11.06
15.05
18.15
22.36
27.20
29
6.21
8.00
11.19
15.22
18.37
22.63
27.71
30
6.28
8.09
11.31
15.39
18.57
22.90
28.21
31
6.34
8.16
11.45
15.55
18.78
23.16
28.70
32
6.39
8.26
11.58
15.71
18.97
23.40
29.18
33
6.44
8.34
11.70
15.87
19.15
23.64
29.65
34
6.51
8.41
11.81
16.02
19.33
23.86
30.11
35
6.56
8.49
11.94
16.15
19.50
24.07
30.57
36
6.61
8.55
12.06
16.29
19.67
24.27
31.01
37
6.67
8.63
12.16
16.43
19.83
24.49
31.45
38
6.72
8.71
12.27
16.55
19.98
24.67
31.88
39
6.78
8.78
12.37
16.66
20.13
24.85
32.30
40
6.83
8.85
12.48
16.79
20.28
25.04
32.71
41
6.89
8.93
12.57
16.91
20.42
25.21
33.11
42
6.93
8.99
12.67
17.01
20.54
25.37
33.34
43
6.97
9.05
12.77
17.12
20.68
25.52
33.54
44
7.03
9.11
12.86
17.21
20.80
25.67
33.75
45
7.07
9.18
12.95
17.32
20.92
25.82
33.94
46
7.12
9.24
13.04
17.43
21.04
25.97
34.12
47
7.18
9.31
13.12
17.51
21.16
26.11
34.31
48
7.22
9.37
13.22
17.61
21.25
26.24
34.48
49
7.26
9.42
13.30
17.69
21.37
26.37
34.64
50
7.30
9.48
13.37
17.78
21.48
26.50
34.81
51
7.36
9.54
13.46
17.86
21.57
26.62
34.96
52
7.40
9.60
13.54
17.95
21.67
26.73
35.11
53
7.44
9.66
13.60
18.02
21.76
26.85
35.27
54
7.48
9.72
13.68
18.10
21.86
26.97
35.40
55
7.53
9.75
13.77
18.17
21.93
27.06
35.54
56
7.58
9.83
13.83
18.25
22.03
27.17
35.68
57
7.62
9.88
13.91
18.32
22.11
27.27
35.80
58
7.66
9.92
13.97
18.39
22.19
27.37
35.92
59
7.71
9.97
14.05
18.45
22.27
27.45
36.04
60
7.75
10.03
14.13
18.52
22.33
27.55
36.17
61
7.80
10.09
14.18
18.58
22.42
27.64
36.33
62
7.84
10.13
14.25
18.65
22.48
27.72
36.47
63
7.87
10.19
14.32
18.70
22.56
27.80
36.62
64
7.91
10.23
14.38
18.75
22.62
27.88
36.76
65
7.95
10.28
14.44
18.82
22.69
27.96
36.90
66
8.00
10.34
14.50
18.87
22.75
28.04
37.03
67
8.05
10.38
14.56
18.93
22.82
28.11
37.16
68
8.08
10.42
14.64
18.98
22.87
28.19
37.30
69
8.12
10.46
14.69
19.03
22.94
28.26
37.41
70
8.16
10.53
14.76
19.09
22.99
28.32
37.55
Oversize parcels
5
34.75
38.94
45.10
54.87
66.41
82.14
106.00
Schedule 521.2A Notes:
1
For Origin Bulk Mail Center Discount, deduct $0.90 per piece.
2
For BMC Presort, deduct $0.23 per piece.
3
For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.
4
For nonmachinable Inter-BMC parcels, add $2.00 per piece.
5
See DMCS section 521.61 for oversize Parcel Post.
6
Parcel Post pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and girth combined and weighing less than 15 pounds are subject to a rate equal to that for a 15 pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is addressed.
7
For each pickup stop, add $10.25.
Package Services Rate Schedule 521.2B—Parcel Post Subclass Intra-BMC Rates
Weight not exceeding (pounds)
Local
Zones 1 and 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 5
1
2.72
2.97
2.97
2.97
2.97
2
2.72
2.97
2.97
2.97
2.97
3
2.96
3.36
3.46
3.46
3.46
4
3.18
3.52
3.78
3.79
3.93
5
3.38
3.66
4.08
4.11
4.40
6
3.48
3.79
4.38
4.40
4.83
7
3.55
3.91
4.63
4.66
5.23
8
3.64
4.05
4.87
4.91
5.61
9
3.71
4.14
5.06
5.15
5.96
10
3.79
4.27
5.31
5.38
6.29
11
3.86
4.37
5.49
5.59
6.59
12
3.93
4.48
5.65
5.80
6.90
13
4.01
4.58
5.79
5.99
7.16
14
4.07
4.67
5.88
6.18
7.43
15
4.13
4.76
6.02
6.35
7.68
16
4.21
4.83
6.16
6.52
7.91
17
4.26
4.93
6.29
6.69
8.13
18
4.31
5.00
6.41
6.84
8.36
19
4.37
5.10
6.53
6.99
8.56
20
4.44
5.17
6.65
7.14
8.75
21
4.48
5.24
6.76
7.28
8.94
22
4.54
5.32
6.86
7.42
9.12
23
4.59
5.38
6.99
7.56
9.30
24
4.64
5.45
7.08
7.67
9.46
25
4.70
5.51
7.18
7.79
9.62
26
4.74
5.59
7.27
7.89
9.78
27
4.79
5.65
7.38
7.98
9.92
28
4.83
5.70
7.47
8.07
10.06
29
4.90
5.78
7.57
8.15
10.20
30
4.95
5.83
7.65
8.23
10.35
31
4.99
5.89
7.72
8.30
10.47
32
5.04
5.96
7.81
8.38
10.59
33
5.09
6.01
7.90
8.45
10.73
34
5.13
6.06
7.96
8.51
10.83
35
5.17
6.12
8.05
8.58
10.94
36
5.20
6.17
8.12
8.64
11.07
37
5.25
6.23
8.18
8.70
11.17
38
5.29
6.29
8.27
8.76
11.28
39
5.34
6.34
8.34
8.81
11.37
40
5.38
6.38
8.41
8.86
11.48
41
5.43
6.44
8.49
8.91
11.57
42
5.47
6.49
8.54
8.96
11.66
43
5.51
6.53
8.62
9.10
11.76
44
5.57
6.58
8.67
9.14
11.84
45
5.60
6.63
8.73
9.19
11.93
46
5.64
6.69
8.81
9.23
12.01
47
5.68
6.74
8.86
9.27
12.09
48
5.72
6.78
8.93
9.31
12.19
49
5.76
6.83
8.99
9.35
12.26
50
5.80
6.86
9.04
9.38
12.34
51
5.84
6.92
9.09
9.42
12.41
52
5.87
6.96
9.17
9.45
12.48
53
5.91
7.00
9.22
9.48
12.55
54
5.96
7.04
9.28
9.51
12.63
55
6.00
7.08
9.32
9.54
12.69
56
6.03
7.13
9.38
9.57
12.75
57
6.06
7.18
9.44
9.61
12.83
58
6.11
7.22
9.48
9.64
12.89
59
6.15
7.26
9.54
9.66
12.95
60
6.17
7.30
9.59
9.70
13.02
61
6.23
7.36
9.61
9.76
13.08
62
6.25
7.40
9.64
9.81
13.13
63
6.30
7.43
9.66
9.87
13.19
64
6.33
7.47
9.68
9.91
13.25
65
6.37
7.52
9.70
9.96
13.30
66
6.39
7.57
9.72
10.02
13.37
67
6.44
7.61
9.74
10.07
13.41
68
6.48
7.63
9.76
10.11
13.46
69
6.52
7.67
9.78
10.16
13.52
70
6.55
7.72
9.80
10.21
13.57
Oversize parcels
3
19.82
28.99
28.99
28.99
28.99
Schedule 521.2B Notes:
1
For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.
2
For nonmachinable Intra-BMC parcels, add $1.35 per piece.
3
See DMCS section 521.61 for oversize Parcel Post.
4
Parcel Post pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and girth combined and weighing less than 15 pounds are subject to a rate equal to that for a 15 pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is addressed.
5
For each pickup stop, add $10.25.
Package Services Rate Schedule 521.2C—Parcel Post Subclass Parcel Select Destination BMC Rates
[Dollars]
Weight not exceeding (pounds)
Zones 1 and 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 5
Weight not exceeding (pounds)
Zone 1 and 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 5
1
2.10
2.45
2.73
2.92
36
6.08
8.07
8.59
11.02
2
2.10
2.45
2.73
2.92
37
6.15
8.13
8.65
11.12
3
2.33
2.85
3.27
3.41
38
6.21
8.22
8.71
11.23
4
2.54
3.23
3.74
3.88
39
6.27
8.29
8.76
11.32
5
2.74
3.59
4.06
4.35
40
6.33
8.36
8.81
11.43
6
2.92
3.92
4.35
4.78
41
6.39
8.44
8.86
11.52
7
3.10
4.24
4.61
5.18
42
6.44
8.49
8.91
11.61
8
3.27
4.54
4.86
5.56
43
6.48
8.57
9.05
11.71
9
3.42
4.82
5.10
5.91
44
6.53
8.62
9.09
11.79
10
3.57
5.09
5.33
6.24
45
6.58
8.68
9.14
11.88
11
3.72
5.35
5.54
6.54
46
6.64
8.76
9.18
11.96
12
3.86
5.60
5.75
6.85
47
6.69
8.81
9.22
12.04
13
3.99
5.74
5.94
7.11
48
6.73
8.88
9.26
12.14
14
4.11
5.83
6.13
7.38
49
6.78
8.94
9.30
12.21
15
4.24
5.97
6.30
7.63
50
6.81
8.99
9.33
12.29
16
4.35
6.11
6.47
7.86
51
6.87
9.04
9.37
12.36
17
4.47
6.24
6.64
8.08
52
6.91
9.12
9.40
12.43
18
4.58
6.36
6.79
8.31
53
6.95
9.17
9.43
12.50
19
4.68
6.48
6.94
8.51
54
6.99
9.23
9.46
12.58
20
4.78
6.60
7.09
8.70
55
7.03
9.27
9.49
12.64
21
4.88
6.71
7.23
8.89
56
7.08
9.33
9.52
12.70
22
4.98
6.81
7.37
9.07
57
7.13
9.39
9.56
12.78
23
5.07
6.94
7.51
9.25
58
7.17
9.43
9.59
12.84
24
5.16
7.03
7.62
9.41
59
7.21
9.49
9.61
12.90
25
5.25
7.13
7.74
9.57
60
7.25
9.54
9.65
12.97
26
5.34
7.22
7.84
9.73
61
7.31
9.56
9.71
13.03
27
5.42
7.33
7.93
9.87
62
7.35
9.59
9.76
13.08
28
5.50
7.42
8.02
10.01
63
7.38
9.61
9.82
13.14
29
5.58
7.52
8.10
10.15
64
7.42
9.63
9.86
13.20
30
5.66
7.60
8.18
10.30
65
7.47
9.65
9.91
13.25
31
5.73
7.67
8.25
10.42
66
7.52
9.67
9.97
13.32
32
5.81
7.76
8.33
10.54
67
7.56
9.69
10.02
13.36
33
5.88
7.85
8.40
10.68
68
7.58
9.71
10.06
13.41
34
5.95
7.91
8.46
10.78
69
7.62
9.73
10.11
13.47
35
6.02
8.00
8.53
10.89
70
7.67
9.75
10.16
13.52
Oversize parcels
3
18.65
20.61
27.84
28.94
Schedule 521.2C Notes:
1
For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece. Barcode discount is not available for DBMC mail entered at an ASF, except at the Phoenix, AZ ASF.
2
For nonmachinable DBMC parcels, add $1.45 per piece.
3
See DMCS section 521.61 for oversize Parcel Post.
4
Parcel Post pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and girth combined and weighing less than 15 pounds are subject to a rate equal to that for a 15 pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is addressed.
5
A mailing fee of $125.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for Parcel Select.
Package Services Rate Schedule 521.2D—Parcel Post Subclass Parcel Select—Destination SCF Rates
[Dollars]
Weight not exceeding (pounds)
Weight not exceeding (pounds)
1
1.68
36
3.71
2
1.68
37
3.75
3
1.80
38
3.78
4
1.91
39
3.82
5
2.01
40
3.85
6
2.10
41
3.88
7
2.19
42
3.92
8
2.27
43
3.95
9
2.35
44
3.98
10
2.43
45
4.01
11
2.50
46
4.04
12
2.57
47
4.07
13
2.63
48
4.10
14
2.69
49
4.13
15
2.76
50
4.16
16
2.81
51
4.19
17
2.87
52
4.22
18
2.93
53
4.24
19
2.98
54
4.27
20
3.03
55
4.30
21
3.08
56
4.32
22
3.13
57
4.35
23
3.18
58
4.38
24
3.23
59
4.40
25
3.27
60
4.43
26
3.32
61
4.45
27
3.36
62
4.48
28
3.40
63
4.50
29
3.44
64
4.52
30
3.49
65
4.55
31
3.52
66
4.57
32
3.56
67
4.59
33
3.60
68
4.62
34
3.64
69
4.64
35
3.68
70
4.66
Oversize parcels
1
11.61
Schedule 521.2D Notes:
1
See DMCS section 521.61 for oversize Parcel Post.
2
Parcel Post pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and girth combined and weighing less than 15 pounds are subject to a rate equal to that for a 15 pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is addressed.
3
A mailing fee of $125.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for Parcel Select.
Package Services Rate Schedule 521.2E—Parcel Post Subclass Parcel Select—Destination Delivery Unit Rates
[Dollars]
Weight not exceeding (pounds)
Weight not exceeding (pounds)
1
1.25
36
1.91
2
1.25
37
1.92
3
1.30
38
1.93
4
1.34
39
1.94
5
1.38
40
1.95
6
1.42
41
1.96
7
1.45
42
1.97
8
1.48
43
1.98
9
1.51
44
1.99
10
1.54
45
2.00
11
1.57
46
2.01
12
1.59
47
2.02
13
1.61
48
2.03
14
1.63
49
2.04
15
1.65
50
2.05
16
1.67
51
2.06
17
1.69
52
2.07
18
1.70
53
2.08
19
1.72
54
2.09
20
1.73
55
2.10
21
1.75
56
2.11
22
1.76
57
2.12
23
1.77
58
2.13
24
1.79
59
2.14
25
1.80
60
2.15
26
1.81
61
2.16
27
1.82
62
2.17
28
1.83
63
2.18
29
1.84
64
2.19
30
1.85
65
2.20
31
1.86
66
2.21
32
1.87
67
2.22
33
1.88
68
2.23
34
1.89
69
2.24
35
1.90
70
2.25
Oversize parcels
1
7.53
Schedule 521.2E Notes:
1
See DMCS section 521.61 for oversize Parcel Post.
2
Parcel Post pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and girth combined and weighing less than 15 pounds are subject to a rate equal to that for a 15 pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is addressed.
3
A mailing fee of $125.00 must be paid once year 12-month period for Parcel Select.
Package Services Rate Schedule 522A—Bound Printed Matter Subclass Single Piece Rates
[Dollars]
Weight not exceeding (pounds)
Zones 1 and 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 5
Zone 6
Zone 7
Zone 8
1
1.73
1.76
1.79
1.85
1.90
1.97
2.10
1.5
1.73
1.76
1.79
1.85
1.90
1.97
2.10
2
1.77
1.81
1.86
1.93
2.01
2.10
2.27
2.5
1.82
1.87
1.92
2.02
2.11
2.22
2.44
3
1.87
1.92
1.99
2.10
2.22
2.35
2.61
3.5
1.91
1.98
2.06
2.19
2.32
2.48
2.78
4
1.96
2.03
2.12
2.27
2.43
2.60
2.95
4.5
2.00
2.09
2.19
2.36
2.53
2.73
3.12
5
2.05
2.14
2.26
2.44
2.64
2.86
3.29
6
2.14
2.26
2.39
2.62
2.85
3.11
3.62
7
2.23
2.37
2.52
2.79
3.06
3.36
3.96
8
2.32
2.48
2.66
2.96
3.27
3.62
4.30
9
2.41
2.59
2.79
3.13
3.48
3.87
4.64
10
2.51
2.70
2.92
3.30
3.68
4.12
4.98
11
2.60
2.81
3.06
3.47
3.89
4.38
5.32
12
2.69
2.92
3.19
3.64
4.10
4.63
5.66
13
2.78
3.03
3.32
3.81
4.31
4.88
6.00
14
2.87
3.14
3.46
3.98
4.52
5.14
6.34
15
2.96
3.25
3.59
4.15
4.73
5.39
6.68
Schedule 5422A Notes:
1
For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.
Package Services Rate Schedule 522B—Bound Printed Matter Subclass Basic Presort and Carrier Route Presort Rates
[Dollars]
Zone
Per piece
Basic
1
Carrier route
2
Per pound
1 and 2
0.91
0.81
0.07
3
0.91
0.81
0.09
4
0.91
0.81
0.11
5
0.91
0.81
0.15
6
0.91
0.81
0.19
7
0.91
0.81
0.23
8
0.91
0.81
0.32
Schedule 522B Notes:
1
For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.
2
Applies to mailings of at least 300 pieces presorted to carrier route as specified by the Postal Service.
Package Services Rate Schedule 522C—Bound Printed Matter Subclass Destination Entry Basic Presort
[Dollars]
DBMC Zone 1 and 2
DBMC Zone 3
DBMC Zone 4
DBMC Zone 5
DSCF
DDU
Per piece rate
0.78
0.78
0.78
0.78
0.63
0.57
Per pound rate
0.06
0.09
0.11
0.15
0.05
0.03
Schedule 522C Notes:
1
For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece. Barcode discount is not available for DDU and DSCF rates and DBMC mail entered at an ASF (except Phoenix, Arizona ASF).
2
A mailing fee of $125.00 must be paid once each 12-month period to mail at any destination entry Bound Printed Matter rate.
Package Services Rate Schedule 522D—Bound Printed Matter Subclass Destination Entry Basic Presort
[Dollars]
DBMC Zone 1 and 2
DBMC Zone 3
DBMC Zone 4
DBMC Zone 5
DSCF
DDU
Per Piece Rate
0.68
0.68
0.68
0.68
0.53
0.47
Per Pound Rate
0.06
0.09
0.11
0.15
0.05
0.03
Schedule 522D Notes:
1
A mailling fee of $125.00 must be paid once each 12-month period to mail at any destination entry Bound Printed Matter rate.
Package Services Rate Schedule 523—Media Mail Subclass
Rates (dollars)
First Pound Not prescorted
4
1.30
Level A Presort (5-digits)
1
2
0.70
Level B Presort (BMC)
1
3
4
1.00
Each additional pound through 7 pounds
0.45
Each additional pound over 7 pounds
0.03
Schedule 523 Notes:
1
A mailing fee of $125.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for each permit.
2
For mailings of 500 or more pieces properly prepared and presorted to five-digit destination ZIP Codes.
3
For mailings of 500 or more pieces properly prepared and presorted to Bulk Mail Centers.
4
For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.
Package Services Rate Schedule 524—Library Mail Subclass
Rates (dollars)
First Pound Not prescorted
4
1.24
Level A Presort (5-digits)
1
2
0.67
Level B Presort (BMC)
1
3
4
0.95
Each additional pound through 7 pounds
0.43
Each additional pound over 7 pounds
0.29
Schedule 524:
1
A mailing fee of $125.00 must be paid once each 12-month period for each permit.
2
For mailings of 500 or more pieces properly prepared and presorted to five-digit destination ZIP Codes.
3
For mailings of 500 or more pieces properly prepared and presorted to Bulk Mail Centers.
4
For barcode discount, deduct $0.03 per piece.
Fee Schedule 911—Address Corrections
Description
Fee
Per manual correction
$0.60
Per automated correction
0.20
Fee Schedule 912
Description
Fee
Zip Coding of Mailing Lists
Per thousand addresses
$73.00
Correction of Mailing Lists
Per submitted address
0.25
Minimum charge per list corrected
7.50
Address Changes for Election Boards and Registration Commissions
Per change of address
0.23
Sequencing of Address Cards
Per correction
0.25
Schedule 912 Notes:
When rural routes have been consolidated or changed to another post office, no charge will be made for correction if the list contains only names of persons residing on the route or routes involved.
FEE SCHEDULE 921_POST OFFICE BOXES AND CALLER SERVICE
I. Post Office Boxes Semi-annual Box Fees.\1\
Fee group
Box size
2
B2
C3
C4
C5
D6
D7
E
1
$30.00
$27.50
$22.50
$19.00
$10.00
$8.50
$0.00
2
45.00
40.00
32.50
27.50
16.00
13.00
0.00
3
85.00
75.00
60.00
50.00
25.00
22.50
0.00
4
170.00
150.00
125.00
87.50
50.00
40.00
0.00
5
300.00
250.00
212.50
150.00
90.00
65.00
0.00
1
A customer ineligible for carrier delivery may obtain a post office box at Group E fees, subject to administrative decisions regarding customer's proximity to post office.
2
Box Size 1 = under 296 cubic inches; 2 = 296-499 cubic inches; 3 = 500-999 cubic inches; 4 = 1000-1999 cubic inches; 5 = 2000 cubic inches and over.
II. Key Duplication and Lock Charges
Description
Fee
Key duplication or replacement
$4.00
Post office box lock replacement
10.00
III. Semi-annual Caller Service Fee_$375.00
IV. Annual Call Number Reservation Fee
(All applicable Fee Groups) $30.00
Fee Schedule 931—Business Reply Mail
Description
Fee
Active business reply advance deposit account:
Per piece:
Qualified (without optional Quarterly fee)
$0.05
Qualified (with optional Quarterly fee)
$0.01
Nonletter-size, using weight averaging
$0.01
Other
$0.10
Payment of postage due charges if active business reply mail advance deposit account not used:
Per piece
$0.35
Monthly Fees for customers using weight averaging for nonletter-size business reply
$600.00
Optional Qualified BRM Quarterly Fee
$1,800.00
Accounting fee for advance deposit account (
see
Fee Schedule 1000)
Permit fee (with or without advance deposit account) (
see
Fee Schedule 1000)
Fee Schedule 932—Merchandise Return
Description
Fee
Accounting fee for advance deposit account (
see
Fee Schedule 1000)
Permit fee (
see
Fee Schedule 1000)
Fee Schedule 933—On-Site Meter Service
Description
Fee
Meter Service (per employee)
$31.00
Meters reset and/or examined (per meter)
$4.00
Checking meter in or out of service (per meter)
$4.00
1
Schedule 933 Notes:
1
Fee does not apply to Secured Postage meters.
Fee Schedule 934 [Reserved]
Fee Schedule 935—Bulk Parcel Return Service
Description
Fee
Per Returned Piece
$1.62
Accounting fee for advance deposit account (
see
Fee Schedule 1000)
Permit fee (
see
Fee Schedule 1000)
Fee Schedule 936—Shipper Paid Forwarding
Description
Fee
Accounting fee for advance deposit account (
see
Fee Schedule 1000)
Fee Schedule 941—Certified Mail
Description
Fee (in addition to postage)
Per piece
$1.90
Fee Schedule 942—Registered Mail
Declared value of article
1
Fee (in addition to postage)
Handling charge $0.00
1 None
$7.25
None.
0.00
7.75
None.
0.01 to 100
7.50
None.
100.01 to 500
8.25
None.
500.01 to 1,000
9.00
None.
1,000.01 to 2,000
9.75
None.
2,000.01 to 3,000
10.50
None.
3,000.01 to 4,000
11.25
None.
4,000.01 to 5,000
12.00
None.
5,000.01 to 6,000
12.75
None.
6,000.01 to 7,000
13.50
None.
7,000.01 to 8,000
14.25
None.
8,000.01 to 9,000
15.00
None.
9,000.01 to 10,000
15.75
None.
10,000.01 to 11,000
16.50
None.
11,000.01 to 12,000
17.25
None.
12,000.01 to 13,000
18.00
None.
13,000.01 to 14,000
18.75
None.
14,000.01 to 15,000
19.50
None.
15,000.01 to 16,000
20.25
None.
16,000.01 to 17,000
21.00
None.
17,000.01 to 18,000
21.75
None.
18,000.01 to 19,000
22.50
None.
19,000.01 to 20,000
23.25
None.
20,000.01 to 21,000
24.00
None.
21,000.01 to 22,000
24.75
None.
22,000.01 to 23,000
25.50
None.
23,000.01 to 24,000
26.25
None.
24,000.01 to 25,000
27.00
None.
25,000.01 to $1 million
27.00
plus 75 cents for each $1,000 (or fraction thereof) over $25,000.
Over $1 million to $15 million
758.25
plus 75 cents for each $1,000 (or fraction thereof) over $1 million.
Over $15 million
11258.25
plus amount determined by the Postal Service based on weight, space and value.
Schedule 942 Notes:
Articles with a declared value of more than $25,000 can be registered, but compensation for loss or damage is limited to $25,000.
Fee Schedule 943—Insurance
Coverage
Fee (in addition to postage)
Express Mail Insurance
Document Reconstruction:
$0.01 to $500
No charge.
Merchandise:
$0.01 to $500
No charge.
$500.01 to $5000
$1.00 for each $100 (or fraction thereof) over $500 in value.
General Insurance
$0.01 to $50
$1.10
$50.01 to $100
$2.00
$100.01 to $5000
$2.00 plus $1.00 for each $100 (or fraction thereof) over $100 in coverage.
Schedule 943 Notes:
1
For bulk insurance coverage between $0.01 to $50.00, deduct $0.60 per piece. For bulk insurance coverage between $50.01 to $5,000.00, deduct $0.80 per piece.
Fee Schedule 944—Collect on Delivery
Description
Fee (in addition to postage)
Amount to be collected, or Insurance Coverage Desired:
$0.01 to $50
$4.50
50.01 to 100
5.50
100.01 to 200
6.50
200.01 to 300
7.50
300.01 to 400
8.50
400.01 to 500
9.50
500.01 to 600
10.50
600.01 to 700
11.50
700.01 to 800
12.50
800.01 to 900
13.50
900.01 to 1000
14.50
Notice of nondelivery of COD
3.00
Alteration of COD charges or designation of new addressee
3.00
Registered COD
4.00
Fee Schedule 945—Return Receipts
Description
Fee (in addition to postage)
Receipt requested at time of mailing:
1
Items other than merchandise
$1.50
Merchandise (without another special service)
2.35
Receipt requested after mailing
2
3.50
Schedule 945 Notes:
1
This receipt shows the signature of the person to whom the mailpiece was delivered, the date of delivery and the delivery address, if such address is different from the address on the mailpiece.
2
This receipt shows to whom the mailpiece was delivered and the date of delivery.
Fee Schedule 946—Restricted Delivery
Description
Fee (in addition to postage)
Per Piece
$3.20
Fee Schedule 947—Certificate of Mailing
Description
Fee (in addition to postage)
Individual Pieces:
Original certificate of mailing for listed pieces of all classes of ordinary mail (per piece)
$0.75
Three or more pieces individually listed in a firm mailing book or an approved customer provided manifest (per piece)
0.25
Each additional copy of original certificate of mailing or original mailing receipt for registered, insured, certified, and COD mail (each copy)
0.75
Bulk Pieces:
Identical pieces of First-Class and Standard Mail paid with ordinary stamps, precanceled stamps, or meter stamps are subject to the following fees:
Up to 1,000 pieces (one certificate for total number)
3.50
Each additional 1,000 pieces or fraction
0.40
Duplicate copy
0.75
Fee Schedule 948—Delivery Confirmation
Description
Fee (in addition to postage)
Used in Conjunction with Priority Mail:
Electronic
$0.00
Manual
0.40
Used in Conjunction with Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Library Mail, and Media Mail:
Electronic
0.12
Manual
0.50
Used in Conjunction with Regular and Nonprofit Standard Mail:
Electronic
0.12
Fee Schedule 949—Signature Confirmation
Description
Fee (in addition to postage)
Used in Conjunction with Priority Mail:
Electronic
$1.25
Manual
1.75
Used in Conjunction with Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Library Mail, and Media Mail:
Electronic
1.25
Manual
1.75
Fee Schedule 951—Parcel Air Lift
Description
Fee (in addition to Parcel Post postage)
Up to 2 pounds
$0.40
Over 2 up to 3 pounds
0.75
Over 3 up to 4 pounds
1.15
Over 4 pounds
1.55
Fee Schedule 952—Special Handling
Description
Fee (in addition to postage)
Not more than 10 pounds
$5.40
More than 10 pounds
7.50
Fee Schedule 961—Stamped Envelopes
Description
Fee (in addition to postage)
Single Sale: #6-3/4 size and #10 size:
Basic
$0.08
Special
0.09
Household (50): #6-3/4 size through #10 size:
Basic
3.50
Special
4.50
Bulk (500): #6-3/4 size:
Plain Basic
12.00
Printed Basic
17.00
Bulk (500): #6-3/4 size through #10 size
Plain Basic
1
2
14.00
Printed Basic
20.00
Plain Special
19.00
Printed Special
25.00
Schedule 961 Notes:
“Basic” envelopes include “regular” (no window), “window” (single window), “pre-cancelled regular”, and “pre-cancelled window” styles. “Special” envelopes include all envelopes with patched in indicia. “Printed” envelopes are available with multi-color printing.
1
Available in “double window” style.
2
Available in “savings bond” style.
Fee Schedule 962—Stamped Cards
Description
Fee (in addition to postage)
Stamped Card
$0.02
Double Stamped Card
0.04
Fee Schedule 971—Money Orders
Description
Fee
Domestic
$0.01 to $700
$0.75
APO-FPO
$0.01 to $700
$0.25
Inquiry Fee, which includes the issuance of copy of a paid money order
$2.75
Fee Schedule 981—Mailing Online
Description
Fee
Description
Fee
Fees are calculated by multiplying times the sum of printer contractual costs for the particular mailing and 0.5 cents per impression for other Postal Service costs.
1.52 1.52x(P+0.5xI)
P = Printer Contractual Costs
I = Number of Impressions
Certification of a system as functionally equivalent to Mailing Online (
see
Fee Schedule 1000)
This provision expires the later of:
a. three years after the implementation date specified by the Postal Service Board of Governors, or
b. if, by the expiration date specified in (a), a proposal to make Mailing Online permanent is pending before the Postal Rate Commission, the later of:
1. three months after the Commission takes action on such proposal under section 3624 of Title 39, or
2. _if applicable_on the implementation date for a permanent Mailing Online.
Fee Schedule 1000
Description
Fee
1
First-Class Presorted Mailing
$125.00
Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit, and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail Bulk Mailing
125.00
Periodicals:
A. Original Entry
350.00
B. Additional Entry
50.00
C. Re-entry
40.00
D. Registration for News Agents
40.00
Parcel Select
125.00
Bound Printed Matter: Destination BMC, SCF, and DDU
125.00
Media Mail Presorted Mailing
125.00
Library Mail Presorted Mailing
125.00
Authorization to Use Permit Imprint
125.00
Special Services:
Bulk Parcel Return Service:
A. Permit
125.00
B. Accounting Fee (advance deposit account)
375.00
Business Reply Mail:
A. Permit (with or without advance deposit account)
125.00
B. Accounting Fee (advance deposit account)
375.00
Mailing Online:
2
A. Certification of a system as functionally equivalent to Mailing Online
125.00
Merchandise Return:
A. Permit
125.00
B. Accounting Fee (advance deposit account)
375.00
Shipper Paid Forwarding:
A. Accounting Fee (advance deposit account)
375.00
Schedule 1000 Notes:
1
Fees must be paid once each 12-month period.
2
This provision expires the later of:
a. Three years after the Mailing Online implementation date specified by the Postal Service Board of Governors, or
b. If, by the expiration date specified in (a), a proposal to make Mailing Online permanent is pending before the Postal Rate Commission, the later of:
1. Three months after the Commission takes action on such proposal under section 3624 of Title 39, or
2.—if applicable—on the implemenation date for a permanent Mailing Online.
Attachment B to the Decision of the Governors of the United States Postal Service on the Recommended Decision of the Postal Rate Commission on Postal Rate and Fee Changes, Docket No. R2000-1
December 4, 2000.
Changes to the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule Amend the Domestic Mail Classification Schedule By Inserting Italicized Text and Deleting Bracketed Text as Follows:
Expedited Mail Classification Schedule
110 Definition
Expedited Mail is mail matter entered as Express Mail under the provisions of this Schedule. Any matter eligible for mailing may, at the option of the mailer, be mailed as Express Mail. Insurance is either included in Express Mail postage or is available for an additional charge, depending on the value and nature of the item sent by Express Mail.
120 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
121 Same Day Airport Service
Same Day Airport service is available between designated airport mail facilities.
122 Custom Designed Service
122.1 General
Custom Designed service is available between designated postal facilities or other designated locations for mailable matter tendered under a service agreement between the Postal Service and the mailer. Service under a service agreement shall be offered in a manner consistent with 39 U.S.C. 403(c).
122.2 Service Agreement.
A service agreement shall set forth the following:
a. The scheduled place for each shipment tendered for service to each specific destination;
b. Scheduled place for claim, or delivery, at destination for each scheduled shipment;
c. Scheduled time of day for tender at origin and for claim or delivery at destination.
122.3 Pickup and Delivery.
Pickup at the mailer's premises, and/or delivery at an address other than the destination postal facility is provided under terms and conditions as specified by the Postal Service.
122.4 Commencement of Service Agreement.
Service provided pursuant to a service agreement shall commence not more than 10 days after the signed service agreement is tendered to the Postal Service.
122.5 Termination of Service Agreement
122.51 Termination by Postal Service.
Express Mail service provided pursuant to a service agreement may be terminated by the Postal Service upon 10 days prior written notice to the mailer if:
a. Service cannot be provided for reasons beyond the control of the Postal Service or because of changes in Postal Service facilities or operations, or
b. The mailer fails to adhere to the terms of the service agreement or this schedule.
122.52 Termination by Mailers.
The mailer may terminate a service agreement, for any reason, by notice to the Postal Service.
123 Next Day Service and Second Day Service
123.1 Availability of Services.
Next Day and Second Day Services are available at designated retail postal facilities to designated destination facilities or locations for items tendered by the time or times specified by the Postal Service. Next Day Service is available for overnight delivery. Second Day Service is available for second day delivery.
123.2 Pickup Service.
Pickup service is available for Next Day and Second Day Services under terms and conditions as specified by the Postal Service. Service shall be offered in a manner consistent with 39 U.S.C. 403(c).
130 PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS Express Mail may not exceed 70 pounds or 108 inches in length and girth combined.
140 POSTAGE AND PREPARATION
Except as provided in Rate Schedules 121, 122 and 123, postage on Express Mail is charged on each piece. For shipments tendered in Express Mail pouches under a service agreement, each pouch is a piece.
150 DEPOSIT AND DELIVERY
151 Deposit
Express Mail must be deposited at places designated by the Postal Service.
152 Receipt
A receipt showing the time and date of mailing will be provided to the mailer upon acceptance of Express Mail by the Postal Service. This receipt serves as evidence of mailing.
153 Service
Express Mail service provides a high speed, high reliability service. Same Day Airport Express Mail will be dispatched on the next available transportation to the destination airport mail facility. Custom Designed Express Mail will be available for claim or delivery as specified in the service agreement.
154 Forwarding and Return
When Express Mail is returned, or forwarded, as specified by the Postal Service, there will be no additional charge.
160 ANCILLARY SERVICES
The following services may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this classification schedule upon payment of applicable fees:
Service
Schedule
a. Address correction
911
b. Return receipts
945
c. COD
944
d. Express Mail Insurance
943
e. Mailing Online
981
170 RATES AND FEES
The rates for Express Mail are set forth in the following rate schedules:
Schedule
a. Same Day Airport
121
b. Custom Designed
122
c. Next Day Post Office-to-Post Office
123
d. Second Day Post Office-to-Post Office
123
e. Next Day Post Office-to-Addressee
123
f. Second Day Post Office-to-Addressee
123
180 REFUNS
181 Procedure
Claims for refunds of postage must be filed within the period of time and under terms and conditions specified by the Postal Service.
182 Availability
182.1 Same Day Airport.
The Postal Service will refund the postage for Same Day Airport Express Mail not available for claim by the time specified, unless the delay is caused by:
a. Strikes or work stoppage;
b. Delay or cancellation of flights; or
c. Governmental action beyond the control of Postal Service or air carriers.
182.2 Custom Designed.
Except where a service agreement provides for claim, or delivery, of Custom Designed Express Mail more than 24 hours after scheduled tender at point of origin, the Postal Service will refund postage for such mail not available for claim, or not delivered, within 24 hours of mailing, unless the item was delayed by strike or work stoppage.
182.3 Next Day.
Unless the item was delayed by strike or work stoppage, the Postal Service will refund postage for Next Day Express Mail not available for claim or not delivered:
a. By 10:00 a.m., or earlier time(s) specified by the Postal Service, of the next delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Post Office service;
b. By 3:00 p.m., or earlier time(s) specified by the Postal Service, of the next delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Addressee service.
182.4 Second Day.
Unless the item was delayed by strike or work stoppage, the Postal Service will refund postage for Second Day Express Mail not available for claim or not delivered:
a. By 10:00 a.m., or earlier time(s) specified by the Postal Service, of the second delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Post Office service;
b. By 3:00 p.m., or earlier time(s) specified by the Postal Service, of the second delivery day in the case of Post Office-to-Addressee service.
FIRST-CLASS MAIL CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE
2107 DEFINITION
Any matter eligible for mailing may, at the option of the mailer, be mailed as First-Class Mail. The following must be mailed as First-Class Mail, unless mailed as Express Mail or exempt under title 39, United States Code, or except as authorized under sections 344.12, 344.23 and 443:
a. Mail sealed against postal inspection as set forth in section 5000;
b. Matter wholly or partially in handwriting or typewriting except as specifically permitted by sections 312, 313, [323, 344.22,]
520, 544.2
, and 446;
c. Matter having the character of actual and personal correspondence except as specifically permitted by sections 312, 313, [323, 344.22,]
520, 544.2
, and 446; and
d. Bills and statements of account.
220 DESCRIPTION OF SUBCLASSES
221 Letters and Sealed Parcels Subclass
221.1 General.
The Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass consists of First-Class Mail weighing 13 ounces or less that is not mailed under section 222 or 223.
221.2 Regular Rate Categories.
The regular rate categories consist of Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail not mailed under section 221.3.
221.21 Single-Piece Rate Category.
The single-piece rate category applies to regular rate Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail not mailed under section 221.22 or 221.24.
221.22 Presort Rate Category.
The presort rate category applies to Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
221.23 Reserved
221.24 Qualified Business Reply Mail Rate Category.
The qualified business reply mail rate category applies to Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail that:
a. Is provided to senders by the recipient, an advance deposit account business reply mail permit holder, for return by mail to the recipient;
b. Bears the recipient's preprinted machine-readable return address, a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including “correction” digits), a Facing Identification Mark, and other markings specified and approved by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the letter machinability and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
221.25
Reserved
221.26 Nonstandard Size Surcharge.
Regular rate category Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is nonstandard size mail, as defined in section 232.
221.27 Presort Discount for Pieces Weighing More Than Two Ounces.
Presort rate category Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail is eligible for an additional presort discount on each piece weighing more than two ounces.
221.3 Automation Rate Categories—Letters and Flats.
221.31 General.
The automation rate categories consist of Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail weighing 13 ounces or less that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces, or is provided for entry as mail using Mailing Online or a functionally equivalent service, pursuant to section 981;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service;
c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including “correction” digits) as specified by the Postal Service; and
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
221.32 Letter Categories
221.[32]
321
[Basic Rate Category.]
Basic Rate Category
The basic rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 221.[33]
322,
221.[34]
323,
or 221.[35]
324.
221.[33]
322
[Three-Digit Rate Category.]
Three-Digit Rate Category
The three-digit rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
221.[34]
323
[Five-Digit Rate Category.]
Five-Digit Rate Category
The five-digit rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
221.[35]
324
[Carrier Route Rate Category.]
Carrier Route Rate Category
The carrier route rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to carrier routes. It is available only for those carrier routes specified by the Postal Service.
221.33 Flats Categories
221.[36]
331
[Basic Flats Rate Category.]
Basic Flats Rate Category.
The basic flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 221.[37]
332 or 221.333.
221.[37]
332
[Three-and Five-Digit Flats Rate Category.]
Three-Digit Flats Rate Category.
The three-[ and five-]digit flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three-[ and five-]digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
221.333 Five-Digit Flats Rate Category.
The five-digit flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
221.[38]
334
[Nonstandard Size Surcharge.]
Nonstandard Size Surcharge.
Flat-size automation rate category pieces are subject to a surcharge if they are nonstandard size mail, as defined in section 232.
221.[39]
34
Presort Discount for Pieces Weighing More Than Two Ounces.
Presorted automation rate category mail is eligible for an additional presort
discount on each piece weighing more than two ounces.
222 Cards Subclass
222.1 Definition.
222.11 Cards.
The Cards subclass consists of Stamped Cards, defined in section 962.1[1], and postcards. A postcard is a privately printed mailing card for the transmission of messages. To be eligible to be mailed as a First-Class postcard, a card must be of uniform thickness and must not exceed any of the following dimensions:
a. 6 inches in length;
b. 4
1/4
inches in width;
c. 0.016 inch in thickness.
222.12 Double Cards.
Double Stamped Cards or double postcards may be mailed as Stamped Cards or postcards. Double Stamped Cards are defined in section 962.1[2]. A double postcard consists of two attached cards, one of which may be detached by the receiver and returned by mail as a single postcard.
222.2 Restriction.
A mailpiece with any of the following characteristics is not mailable as a Stamped Card or postcard unless it is prepared as specified by the Postal Service:
a. Numbers or letters unrelated to postal purposes appearing in the address portion of the card;
b. Punched holes;
c. Vertical tearing guide;
d. An address portion which is smaller than the remainder of the card.
222.3 Regular Rate Categories.
222.31 Single-Piece Rate Category.
The single-piece rate category applies to regular rate Cards subclass mail not mailed under section 222.32 or 222.34.
222.32 Presort Rate Category.
The presort rate category applies to Cards subclass mail that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the addressing and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
222.33 Reserved
222.34 Qualified Business Reply Mail Rate Category.
The qualified business reply mail rate category applies to Cards subclass mail that:
a. Is provided to senders by the recipient, an advance deposit account business reply mail permit holder, for return by mail to the recipient;
b. Bears the recipient's preprinted machine-readable return address, a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including “correction” digits), a Facing Identification Mark, and other markings specified and approved by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the card machinability and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
222.4 Automation Rate Categories.
222.41 General.
The automation rate categories consist of Cards subclass mail that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 500 pieces, or is provided for entry as mail using Mailing Online or a functionally equivalent service, pursuant to section 981;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service;
c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including “correction” digits) as specified by the Postal Service; and
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
222.42 Basic Rate Category.
The basic rate category applies to automation rate category cards not mailed under section 222.43, 222.44, or 222.45.
222.43 Three-Digit Rate Category.
The three-digit rate category applies to automation rate category cards presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
222.44 Five-Digit Rate Category.
The five-digit rate category applies to automation rate category cards presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
222.45 Carrier Route Rate Category.
The carrier route rate category applies to automation rate category cards presorted to carrier routes. It is available only for those carrier routes specified by the Postal Service.
223 Priority Mail Subclass
223.1 General.
The Priority Mail subclass consists of:
a. First-Class Mail weighing more than 13 ounces; and
b. Any mailable matter which, at the option of the mailer, is mailed for expeditious mailing and transportation.
223.2 Single-Piece Priority Mail Rate Category.
The single-piece priority mail rate category applies to Priority Mail subclass mail[ not mailed under section 223.4].
223.3 Reserved
223.4 Reserved
223.5 Flat Rate Envelope.
Priority Mail subclass mail sent in a “flat rate” envelope provided by the Postal Service is charged the two-pound rate.
223.6 Pickup Service.
Pickup service is available for Priority Mail subclass mail under terms and conditions specified by the Postal Service.
223.7 Bulky Parcels.
Priority Mail subclass mail weighing less than 15 pounds, and measuring over 84 inches in length and girth combined, is charged a minimum rate equal to that for a 15-pound parcel for the zone to which the piece is addressed.
230 PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
231 Size and Weight
First-Class Mail may not exceed 70 pounds or 108 inches in length and girth combined. Additional size and weight limitations apply to individual First-Class Mail subclasses.
232 Nonstandard Size Mail
Letters and Sealed Parcels subclass mail weighing one ounce or less is nonstandard size if:
a. Its aspect ratio does not fall between 1 to 1.3 and 1 to 2.5 inclusive; or
b. It exceeds any of the following dimensions:
11.5 inches in length;
6.125 inches in width; or
0.25 inch in thickness
240 POSTAGE AND PREPARATION
Postage on First-Class Mail must be paid as set forth in section 3000. Postage is computed separately on each piece of mail. Pieces not within the same postage rate increment may be mailed at other than a single-piece rate as part of the same mailing only when specific methods approved by the Postal Service for determining and verifying postage are followed. All mail mailed at other than a single-piece rate must have postage paid in a manner not requiring cancellation.
250 DEPOSIT AND DELIVERY
251 Deposit
First-Class Mail must be deposited at places and times designated by the Postal Service.
252 Service
First-Class Mail receives expeditious handling and transportation, except that when First-Class Mail is attached to or enclosed with mail of another class, the service of that class applies.
253 Forwarding and Return
First-Class Mail that is undeliverable-as-addressed is forwarded or returned to the sender without additional charge.
260 ANCILLARY SERVICES
The following services may be obtained in conjunction with mail sent under this classification schedule upon payment of applicable fees:
Service
Schedule
a Address [c]
C
orrection
911
b Business [r]
R
eply [m]
M
ail
931
c Certificates of [m]
M
ailing
947
d Certified [m]
M
ail
941
e COD
944
f Insurance
943
g Registered [m]
M
ail
942
h Return [r]Receipt (limited to merchandise sent by Priority Mail)
945
i Merchandise [r]
R
eturn
932
j Delivery [c]
C
onfirmation (limited to Priority Mail)
948
k Reserved
l Mailing Online
981
270 RATES AND FEES
271
First-Class Mail.
The rates and fees for First-Class Mail are set forth in the following rate schedules:
Schedule
a Letters and Sealed Parcels
221
b Cards
222
c Priority Mail
223
272 Keys and Identification Devices.
Keys, identification cards, identification tags, or similar identification devices that:
a. weigh no more than 2 pounds;
b. are mailed without cover; and
c. bear, contain, or have securely attached the name and address information, as specified by the Postal Service, of a person, organization, or concern, with instructions to return to the address and a statement guaranteeing the payment of postage due on delivery; are subject to the following rates and fees:
i. the applicable single-piece rates in schedules 221 or 223;
ii. the fee set forth in fee schedule 931 for payment of postage due charges if an active business reply mail advance deposit account is not used, and
iii. if applicable, the surcharge for nonstandard size mail, as defined in section 232.
280 AUTHORIZATIONS AND LICENSES
The
mailing
fee set forth in [S]
s
chedule 1000 must be paid once each year at each office of mailing [by any person who mails]
or office of verification, as specified by the Postal Service, by or for mailers of
other than single-piece First-Class Mail [or courtesy envelope mail]. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any First-Class rate.
STANDARD MAIL CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE
310 Definition
311 General
Any mailable matter
weighing less than 16 ounces
may be mailed as Standard Mail except:
a. Matter required to be mailed as First-Class Mail;
b. Copies of a publication that is entered as Periodicals class mail, except copies sent by a printer to a publisher, and except copies that would have traveled at the former second-class transient rate. (The transient rate applied to individual copies of second-class mail (currently Periodicals class mail) forwarded and mailed by the public, as well as to certain sample copies mailed by publishers.)
312 Printed Matter
Printed matter, including printed letters which according to internal evidence are being sent in identical terms to several persons, but which do not have the character of actual or personal correspondence, may be mailed as Standard Mail. Printed matter does not lose its character as Standard Mail when the date and name of the addressee and of the sender are written thereon. For the purposes of the Standard Mail Classification Schedule, “printed” does not include reproduction by handwriting or typewriting.
313 Written Additions
Standard Mail may have the following written additions placed on the wrapper, on a tag or label attached to the outside of the parcel, or inside the parcel, either loose or attached to the article:
a. Marks, numbers, name, or letters descriptive of contents;
b. “Please Do Not Open Until Christmas,” or words of similar import;
c. Instructions and directions for the use of an article in the package;
d. Manuscript dedication or inscription not in the nature of personal correspondence;
e. Marks to call attention to any word or passage in text;
f. Corrections of typographical errors in printed matter;
g. Manuscripts accompanying related proof sheets, and corrections in proof sheets to include: corrections of typographical and other errors, alterations of text, insertion of new text, marginal instructions to the printer, and rewrites of parts if necessary for correction;
h. Handstamped imprints, except when the added matter is itself personal or converts the original matter to a personal communication;
i. An invoice.
320 DESCRIPTION OF SUBCLASSES
[321 Subclasses Limited to Mail Weighing Less than 16 Ounces]
[321.1 Reserved]
321[.2] Regular Subclass
321.[2]1 General.
The Regular subclass consists of Standard Mail [weighing less than 16 ounces] that is not mailed under sections
322, 323, or 324.
[321.3, 321.4, 321.5 or 323.]
321.[2]2 Presort Rate Categories
321.[2]21 General.
The presort rate categories apply to Regular subclass mail that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
321.[2]22 Basic Rate Categories.
The basic rate categories apply to presort rate category mail not mailed under section
321.23
[321.223].
321.[2]23 Three- and Five-Digit Rate Categories.
The three- and five-digit rate categories apply to presort rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
321.[2]3 Automation Rate Categories.
321.[2]31 General.
The automation rate categories apply to Regular subclass mail that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces, or is provided for entry as mail using Mailing Online or a functionally equivalent service, pursuant to section 981;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service;
c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including “correction” digits) as specified by the Postal Service;
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
321.[2]32 Basic Barcoded Rate Category.
The basic barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate
category mail not mailed under section 321.[2]33 or 321.[2]34.
321.[2]33 Three-Digit Barcoded Rate Category.
The three-digit barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
321.[2]34 Five-Digit Barcoded Rate Category.
The five-digit barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
321.[2]35 Basic Barcoded Flats Rate Category.
The basic barcoded flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 321.[2]36.
321.[2]36 Three- and Five-Digit Barcoded Flats Rate Category.
The three- and five-digit barcoded flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
321.[2]4 Destination Entry Discounts.
The destination entry discounts apply to Regular subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service and addressed for delivery within the service area of the BMC (or auxiliary service facility), or sectional center facility (SCF), at which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service.
321.[2]5 Residual Shape Surcharge.
Regular subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if it is not letter or flat shaped.
321.6 Barcode Discount.
The barcode discount applies to Regular Subclass mail that is subject to the residual shape surcharge in 321.5, is entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service.
32
2
[1.3] Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass.
32
2.1
[1.31] Definition.
The Enhanced Carrier Route subclass consists of Standard Mail weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under section
321, 323, or 324
[321.2, 321.4, 321.5 or 323], and that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces;
b. Is prepared, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service;
c. Is presorted to carrier routes as specified by the Postal Service;
d. Is sequenced as specified by the Postal Service; and
e. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
32
2.
[1.3]2 Basic Rate Category.
The basic rate category applies to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail not mailed under section [321.33, 321.34 or 321.35]
322.3, 322.4 or 322.5.
32
2.
[1.3]3 Basic Pre-Barcoded Rate Category.
The basic pre-barcoded rate category applies to letter-size Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including “correction” digits), as specified by the Postal Service, and which meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
32
2.
[1.3]4 High Density Rate Category.
The high density rate category applies to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walk-sequence order and meeting the high density requirements specified by the Postal Service.
32
2.
[1.3]5 Saturation Rate Category.
The saturation rate category applies to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walk-sequence order and meeting the saturation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
32
2.
[1.3]6 Destination Entry Discounts.
Destination entry discounts apply to Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service and addressed for delivery within the service area of the BMC (or auxiliary service facility), sectional center facility (SCF), or destination delivery unit (DDU) at which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service.
32
2.
[1.3]7 Residual Shape Surcharge.
Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if it is not letter or flat shaped.
32
3
[1.4] Nonprofit Subclass
32
3
.[1.4]1 General.
The Nonprofit subclass consists of Standard Mail weighing less than 16 ounces that is not mailed under section
321, 322, or 324
[321.2, 321.3, 321.5 or 323], and that is mailed by authorized nonprofit organizations or associations of the following types:
a. Religious, as defined in section 1009,
b. Educational, as defined in section 1009,
c. Scientific, as defined in section 1009,
d. Philanthropic, as defined in section 1009,
e. Agricultural, as defined in section 1009,
f. Labor, as defined in section 1009,
g. Veterans', as defined in section 1009,
h. Fraternal, as defined in section 1009,
i. Qualified political committees,
j. State or local voting registration officials when making a mailing required or authorized by the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.
32
3
.[1.4]11 Qualified Political Committees.
The term “qualified political committee” means a national or State committee of a political party, the Republican and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committees, the Democratic National Congressional Committee, and the National Republican Congressional Committee:
a. The term “national committee” means the organization which, by virtue of the bylaws of a political party, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of such political party at the national level; and
b. The term “State committee” means the organization which, by virtue of the bylaws of a political party, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of such political party at the State level.
32
3
.[1.4]12 Limitation on Authorization.
An organization authorized to mail at the nonprofit Standard rates for qualified nonprofit organizations may mail only its own matter at these rates. An organization may not delegate or lend the use of its permit to mail at nonprofit Standard rates to any other person, organization or association.
32
3
.[1.4]2 Presort Rate Categories
32
3
.[1.4]21 General.
The presort rate categories apply to Nonprofit subclass mail that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service; and
c. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
32
3
.[1.4]22 Basic Rate Categories.
The basic rate categories apply to presort rate category mail not mailed under section 32
2
.[1.4]23.
32
3
.[1.4]23 Three- and Five-Digit Rate Categories.
The three- and five-digit rate categories apply to presort rate category mail presorted to single or multiple
three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
32
3
.[1.4]3 Automation Rate Categories
32
3
.[1.4]31 General.
The automation rate categories apply to Nonprofit subclass mail that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces, or is provided for entry as mail using Mailing Online or a functionally equivalent service, pursuant to section 981;
b. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service;
c. Bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including “correction” digits) as specified by the Postal Service;
d. Meets the machinability, addressing, barcoding, and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
32
3
.[1.4]32 Basic Barcoded Rate Category.
The basic barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 32
3
.[1.4]33 or 32
3
.[1.4]34.
32
3
.[1.4]33 Three-Digit Barcoded Rate Category.
The three-digit barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
32
3
.[1.4]34 Five-Digit Barcoded Rate Category.
The five-digit barcoded rate category applies to letter-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
32
3
.[1.4]35 Basic Barcoded Flats Rate Category.
The basic barcoded flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category mail not mailed under section 32
3
.[1.4]36.
32
3
.[1.4]36 Three- and Five-Digit Barcoded Flats Rate Category.
The three- and five-digit barcoded flats rate category applies to flat-size automation rate category mail presorted to single or multiple three- and five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
32
3
.[1.4]4 Destination Entry Discounts.
Destination entry discounts apply to Nonprofit subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service and addressed for delivery within the service area of the BMC (or auxiliary service facility) or sectional center facility (SCF) at which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service.
32
3
.[1.4]5 Residual Shape Surcharge.
Nonprofit subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if it is not letter or flat shaped.
323.6 Barcode Discount.
The barcode discount applies to Nonprofit subclass mail that is subject to the residual shape surcharge in 323.5, is entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service.
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[1.5] Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclass
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.[1.5]1 Definition.
The Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass consists of Standard Mail [weighing less than 16 ounces] that is not mailed under section
321, 322, or 323
[321.2, 321.3, 321.4 or 323], that is mailed by authorized nonprofit organizations or associations (as defined in section 32
3
[1.41]) under the terms and limitations stated in section 32
3
.[1.4]12, and that:
a. Is prepared in a mailing of at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces;
b. Is prepared, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service;
c. Is presorted to carrier routes as specified by the Postal Service;
d. Is sequenced as specified by the Postal Service; and
e. Meets the machinability, addressing, and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
324.
[1.5]2 Basic Rate Category.
The basic rate category applies to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail not mailed under section
324.3, 324.4, or 324.5.
[321.53, 321.54 or 321.55.]
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.[1.5]3 Basic Pre-Barcoded Rate Category.
The basic pre-barcoded rate category applies to letter-size Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including “correction” digits), as specified by the Postal Service, and which meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
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.[1.5]4 High Density Rate Category.
The high density rate category applies to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walk-sequence order and meeting the high density requirements specified by the Postal Service.
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.[1.5]5 Saturation Rate Category.
The saturation rate category applies to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail presented in walk-sequence order and meeting the saturation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
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[1.5]6 Destination Entry Discounts.
Destination entry discounts apply to Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service and addressed for delivery within the service area of the BMC (or auxiliary service facility), sectional center facility (SCF), or destination delivery unit (DDU) at which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service.
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.[1.5]7 Residual Shape Surcharge.
Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail is subject to a surcharge if it is prepared as a parcel or if it is not letter or flat shaped.
330 Physical Limitations
331 Size
[Except as provided in section 322.161,] Standard Mail may not exceed 108 inches in length and girth combined. Additional size limitations apply to individual [Standard Mail subclasses.]
rate categories.
The maximum size for mail [presorted to carrier route] in the Enhanced Carrier Route and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclasses is 14 inches in length, 11.75 inches in width, and 0.75 inch in thickness,
except that merchandise samples mailed with detached address cards, prepared as specified by the Postal Service, may exceed those dimensions.
[For merchandise samples mailed with detached address cards, the carrier route maximum dimensions apply to the detached address cards and not to the samples.]
332 Weight
Standard Mail may not weigh more than
16 ounces.
[70 pounds. Additional weight limitations apply to individual Standard Mail subclasses.]
340 Postage and Preparation
341 Postage
Postage must be paid as set forth in section 3000. When the postage [computed at a Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Standard rate] is higher than the rate prescribed in any of the
Package Services
[Standard] subclasses [listed in 322] for which the piece also qualifies [(or would qualify, except for weight)], the piece is eligible for the applicable lower rate. All mail mailed at a bulk or presort rate must have postage paid in a manner not requiring cancellation.
342 Preparation
All pieces in a Standard mailing must be separately addressed. All pieces in a Standard mailing must be identified as specified by the Postal Service, and must contain the ZIP Code of the addressee when specified by the Postal Service. All Standard mailings must be prepared and presented as specified by the Postal Service. Two or more Standard mailings may be commingled and mailed only when specific methods approved by the Postal Service for determining and verifying postage are followed.
343 Non-Identical Pieces
Pieces not identical in size and weight may be mailed at a bulk or presort rate as part of the same mailing only when specific methods approved by the Postal Service for determining and verifying postage are followed.
344 Attachments and Enclosures
344.1 [Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclasses (section 321)]
[344.11] General.
First-Class Mail may be attached to or enclosed in Standard
Mail containing
books, catalogs, and merchandise [entered under section 321]. The piece must be marked as specified by the Postal Service. Except as provided in section 344. [1]2, additional postage must be paid for the attachment or enclosure as if it had been mailed separately. Otherwise, the entire combined piece is subject to the First-Class rate for which it qualifies.
344.[1]2 Incidental First-Class Attachments and Enclosures.
First-Class Mail, as defined in subsections b through d of section 210, may be attached to or enclosed with Standard
[merchandise entered under section 321, including]
containing merchandise, including
books,
but excluding merchandise samples, with postage paid on the combined piece at the applicable Standard rate, if the attachment or enclosure is incidental to the piece to which it is attached or with which it is enclosed.
[344.2 Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library Subclasses (sections 322 and 323)]
[344.21 General.
First-Class Mail or Standard Mail from any of the subclasses listed in section 321 (Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route) may be attached to or enclosed in Standard Mail mailed under sections 322 and 323. The piece must be marked as specified by the Postal Service. Except as provided in sections 344.22 and 344.23, additional postage must be paid for the attachment or enclosure as if it had been mailed separately. Otherwise, the entire combined piece is subject to the First-Class or section 321 Standard rate for which it qualifies (unless the rate applicable to the host piece is higher), or, if a combined piece with a section 321 Standard Mail attachment or enclosure weighs 16 ounces or more, the piece is subject to the Parcel Post rate for which it qualifies.]
[344.22 Specifically Authorized Attachments and Enclosures.
Standard Mail mailed under sections 322 and 323 may contain enclosures and attachments as specified by the Postal Service and as described in subsections a and e of section 323.11, with postage paid on the combined piece at the Standard rate applicable to the host piece.]
[344.23 Incidental First-Class Attachments and Enclosures.
First-Class Mail that meets one or more of the definitions in subsections b through d of section 210, may be attached to or enclosed with Standard Mail mailed under section 322 or 323, with postage paid on the combined piece at the Standard rate applicable to the host piece, if the attachment or enclosure is incidental to the piece to which it is attached or with which it is enclosed.]
350 DEPOSIT AND DELIVERY
351 Deposit
Standard Mail must be deposited at places and times designated by the Postal Service.
352 Service
Standard Mail may receive deferred service.
353 Forwarding and Return
[353.1 Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclasses (section 321)]
Undeliverable-as-addressed Standard Mail [mailed under section 321] will be returned on request of the mailer, or forwarded and returned on request of the mailer. Undeliverable-as-addressed combined First-Class and Standard
pieces will be returned as specified by the Postal Service. Except as provided in section 935, the applicable First-Class Mail rate is charged for each piece receiving return only service. Except as provided in section 936, charges for forwarding-and-return service are assessed only on those pieces which cannot be forwarded and are returned. Except as provided in sections 935 and 936, the charge for those returned pieces is the appropriate First-Class Mail rate for the piece plus that rate multiplied by a factor equal to the number of [section 321] Standard
pieces nationwide that are successfully forwarded for every one piece that cannot be forwarded and must be returned.
[353.2 Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library Subclasses (sections 322 and 323)]
[Undeliverable-as-addressed Standard Mail mailed under sections 322 and 323 will be forwarded on request of the addressee, returned on request of the mailer, or forwarded and returned on request of the mailer. Pieces which combine Standard Mail from one of the subclasses described in 322 and 323 with First-Class Mail or Standard Mail from one of the subclasses described in 321 will be forwarded if undeliverable-as-addressed, and returned if undeliverable, as specified by the Postal Service. When Standard Mail mailed under sections 322 and 323 is forwarded or returned from one post office to another, additional charges will be based on the applicable single-piece Standard Mail rate under 322 or 323.]
360 ANCILLARY SERVICES
361 All Subclasses
All Standard Mail will receive the following services upon payment of the appropriate fees:
Service
Schedule
a. Address correction
911
b. Certificates of mailing indicating that a specified number of pieces have been mailed
947
Certificates of mailing are not available for
Standard Mail
[Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass mail] when postage is paid with permit imprint.
[362 Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library Subclasses]
[Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Special, and Library subclass mail will receive the following additional services upon payment of the appropriate fees:
[ Service
Schedule
a. Certificates of mailing
947
b. COD
944
c. Insurance
943
d. Special handling
952
e. Return receipt (merchandise only)
945
f. Merchandise return
932
g. Delivery confirmation]
948]
[Insurance, special handling, and COD services may not be used selectively for individual pieces in a
multi-piece Standard Mail mailing unless specific methods approved by the Postal Service for determining and verifying postage are followed.]
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[3] Regular and Nonprofit
362.1 Regular and Nonprofit subclass mail will receive the following additional services upon payment of the appropriate fees.
Service
Schedule
a. Bulk parcel return service
935
b. Shipper-paid forwarding
936
362.2 Regular and Nonprofit subclass mail subject to the residual shape surcharge in 321.5 and 323.6, respectively, will receive the following additional services upon payment of the approrpriate fees.
Service
Schedule
a. Bulk insurance
943
b. Return receipt (merchandise only)
945
c. Delivery confirmation
948
Bulk insurance may not be used selectively for individual pieces in a multi-piece Standard Mail mailing unless specific methods approved by the Postal Service for determining and verifying postage are followed.
363[4] Regular
Regular subclass mail will receive the following additional services upon payment of the appropriate fees:
Service
Schedule
a. Mailing online
981
365 Nonprofit
Nonprofit subclass mail will receive the following additional services upon payment of the appropriate fees:
Service
Schedule
a. Mailing Online (starting on a date to be specified by the Postal Service)
981
370 RATES AND FEES
The rates and fees for Standard Mail are set forth as follows:
Schedule
a. Regular subclass
[321.2]
Presort category
321A
Automation category
321B
b. Enhanced Carrier Route subclass
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[1.3]
c. Nonprofit subclass
[321.4]
Presort category
323A
Automation category
323B
d. Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass
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[1.5]
[e. Parcel Post subclass]
[Inter-BMC
322.1A]
[Intra-BMC
322.1B]
[Destination BMC
322.1C]
[Destination SCF
322.1D]
[Destination Delivery Unit
322.1E]
[f. Bound Printed Matter subclass]
[Single-Piece
322.2A]
[Bulk and Carrier Route
322.2B]
[g. Special subclass
323.1]
[h. Library subclass
323.2]
[i.]
e.
Fees
1000
380 AUTHORIZATIONS AND LICENSES
[381 Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route Subclasses]
[A]
The
mailing fee [as] set forth in Schedule 1000 must be paid once each year
at each office of mailing or office of verification, as specified by the Postal Service,
by
or for
mailers of [Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit and Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route subclass]
Standard
[m]
Mail. Payment of the fee allows the mailer to mail at any Standard Mail rate
.
PERIODICALS CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE
410 DEFINITION
411 General Requirements
411.1 Definition.
A publication may qualify for mailing under the Periodicals Classification Schedule if it meets all the requirements in sections 411.2 through 411.5 and the requirements for one of the qualification categories in sections 412 through 415. Eligibility for specific Periodicals rates is prescribed in section 420.
411.2 Periodicals.
Periodicals class mail is mailable matter consisting of newspapers and other periodical publications. The term “periodical publications” includes, but is not limited to:
a. Any catalog or other course listing including mail announcements of legal texts which are part of post-bar admission education issued by any institution of higher education or by a nonprofit organization engaged in continuing legal education.
b. Any looseleaf page or report (including any index, instruction for filing, table, or sectional identifier which is an integral part of such report) which is designed as part of a looseleaf reporting service concerning developments in the law or public policy.
411.3 Issuance
411.31 Regular Issuance.
Periodicals class mail must be regularly issued at stated intervals at least four times a year, bear a date of issue, and be numbered consecutively.
411.32 Separate Publication.
For purposes of determining Periodicals rate eligibility, an “issue” of a newspaper or other periodical shall be deemed to be a separate publication when the following conditions exist:
a. The issue is published at a regular frequency more often than once a month either on (1) the same day as another regular issue of the same publication; or (2) on a day different from regular issues of the same publication, and
b. More than 10 percent of the total number of copies of the issue is distributed on a regular basis to recipients who do not subscribe to it or request it, and
c. The number of copies of the issue distributed to nonsubscribers or nonrequesters is more than twice the number of copies of any other issue distributed to nonsubscribers or nonrequesters on that same day, or, if no other issue that day, any other issue distributed during the same period. “During the same period” shall be defined as the periods of time ensuing between the distribution of each of the issues whose eligibility is being examined. Such separate publications must independently meet the qualifications for Periodicals eligibility.
411.4 Office of Publication.
Periodicals class mail must have a known office of publication. A known office of publication is a public office where business of the publication is transacted during the usual business hours. The office must be maintained where the publication is authorized original entry.
411.5 Printed Sheets.
Periodicals class mail must be formed of printed sheets. It may not be reproduced by stencil, mimeograph, or hectograph processes, or reproduced in imitation of typewriting. Reproduction by any other printing process is permissible. Any style of type may be used.
412 General Publications
412.1 Definition.
To qualify as a General Publication, Periodicals class mail must meet the requirements in section 411 and in sections 412.2 through 412.4.
412.2 Dissemination of Information.
A General Publication must be originated and published for the purpose of disseminating information of a public character, or devoted to literature, the sciences, art, or some special industry.
412.3 Paid Circulation
412.31 Total Distribution.
A General Publication must be designed primarily for paid circulation.
At least 50 percent or more of the copies of the publication must be distributed to persons who have paid above a nominal rate.
412.32 List of Subscribers.
A General Publication must be distributed to a legitimate list of persons who have subscribed by paying or promising to pay at a rate above nominal for copies to be received during a stated time. Copies mailed to persons who are not on a legitimate list of subscribers are nonsubscriber copies.
412.33 Nominal Rates.
As used in section 412.31, nominal rate means:
a. A token subscription price that is so low that it cannot be considered a material consideration;
b. A reduction to the subscriber, under a premium offer or any other arrangements, of more than 50 percent of the amount charged at the basic annual rate for a subscriber to receive one copy of each issue published during the subscription period. The value of a premium is considered to be its actual cost to the publishers, the recognized retail value, or the represented value, whichever is highest.
412.34 Nonsubscriber Copies
412.341 Up to Ten Percent.
Nonsubscriber copies, including sample and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year up to and including 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to subscribers during the calendar year are mailable at the rates that apply to subscriber copies provided that the nonsubscriber copies would have been eligible for those rates if mailed to subscribers.
412.342 Over Ten Percent.
Nonsubscriber copies, including sample and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year, in excess of 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to subscribers during the calendar year which are presorted and commingled with subscriber copies are charged the applicable rates for [Regular]
Outside County
Periodicals,
but are not eligible for preferred rate discounts.
The 10 percent limitation for a publication is based on the total number of all copies of that publication mailed to subscribers during the calendar year.
412.35 Advertiser's Proof Copies.
One complete copy of each issue of a General Publication may be mailed to each advertiser in that issue as an advertiser's proof copy at the rates that apply to subscriber copies, whether the advertiser's proof copy is mailed to the advertiser directly or, instead, to an advertising representative or agent of the publication. These copies count as subscriber copies.
412.36 Expired Subscriptions.
For six months after a subscription has expired, copies of a General Publication may be mailed to a former subscriber at the rates that apply to copies mailed to subscribers, if the publisher has attempted during that six months to obtain payment, or a promise to pay, for renewal. These copies do not count as subscriber copies.
412.4 Advertising Purposes
A General Publication may not be designed primarily for advertising purposes. A publication is “designed primarily for advertising purposes” if it:
a. Has advertising in excess of 75 percent in more than one-half of its issues during any 12-month period;
b. Is owned or controlled by individuals or business concerns and conducted as an auxiliary to and essentially for the advancement of the main business or calling of those who own or control it;
c. Consists principally of advertising and editorial write-ups of the advertisers;
d. Consists principally of advertising and has only a token list of subscribers, the circulation being mainly free;
e. Has only a token list of subscribers and prints advertisements free for advertisers who pay for copies to be sent to a list of persons furnished by the advertisers; or
f. Is published under a license from individuals or institutions and features other businesses of the licensor.
413 Requester Publications
413.1 Definition.
A publication which is circulated free or mainly free may qualify for Periodicals class as a Requester Publication if it meets the requirements in sections 411, and 413.2 through 413.4.
413.2 Minimum Pages.
It must contain at least 24 pages.
413.3 Advertising Purposes.
413.31 Advertising Percentage.
It must devote at least 25 percent of its pages to nonadvertising and not more than 75 percent to advertisements.
413.32 Ownership and Control.
It must not be owned or controlled by one or more individuals or business concerns and conducted as an auxiliary to and essentially for the advancement of the main business or calling of those who own or control it.
413.4 Circulated to Requesters.
413.41 List of Requesters.
It must have a legitimate list of persons who request the publication, and 50 percent or more of the copies of the publication must be distributed to persons making such requests. Subscription copies paid for or promised to be paid for, including those at or below a nominal rate may be included in the determination of whether the 50 percent request requirement is met. Persons will not be deemed to have requested the publication if their request is induced by a premium offer or by receipt of material consideration, provided that mere receipt of the publication is not material consideration.
413.42 Nonrequester Copies.
413.421 Up to Ten Percent.
Nonrequester copies, including sample and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year up to and including 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to requesters during the calendar year are mailable at the rates that apply to requester copies provided that the nonrequester copies would have been eligible for those rates if mailed to requesters.
413.422 Over Ten Percent.
Nonrequester copies, including sample and complimentary copies, mailed at any time during the calendar year, in excess of 10 percent of the total number of copies mailed to requesters during the calendar year which are presorted and commingled with requester copies are charged the applicable rates for [Regular]
Outside County
Periodicals
, but are not eligible for preferred rate discounts
. The 10 percent limitation for a publication is based on the total number of all copies of that publication mailed to requesters during the calendar year.
413.43 Advertiser's Proof Copies.
One complete copy of each issue of a Requester Publication may be mailed to each advertiser in that issue as an advertiser's proof copy at the rates that apply to requester copies, whether the advertiser's proof copy is mailed to the advertiser directly or, instead, to an advertising representative or agent of the publication. These copies count as requester copies.
414 Publications of Institutions and Societies
414.1 Publisher's Own Advertising.
Except as provided in section 414.2, a publication which meets the requirements of sections 411 and 412.4, and which contains no advertising other than that of the publisher, qualifies for Periodicals class as a publication of an institution or society if it is:
a. Published by a regularly incorporated institution of learning;
b. Published by a regularly established state institution of learning
supported in whole or in part by public taxation;
c. A bulletin issued by a state board of health or a state industrial development agency;
d. A bulletin issued by a state conservation or fish and game agency or department;
e. A bulletin issued by a state board or department of public charities and corrections;
f. Published by a public or nonprofit private elementary or secondary institution of learning or its administrative or governing body;
g. Program announcements or guides published by an educational radio or television agency of a state or political subdivision thereof, or by a nonprofit educational radio or television station;
h. Published by or under the auspices of a benevolent or fraternal society or order organized under the lodge system and having a bona fide membership of not less than 1,000 persons;
i. Published by or under the auspices of a trade(s) union;
j. Published by a strictly professional, literary, historical, or scientific society; or,
k. Published by a church or church organization.
414.2 General Advertising.
A publication published by an institution or society identified in sections 414.1 h through k, may contain advertising of other persons, institutions, or concerns, if the following additional conditions are met:
a. The publication is originated and published to further the objectives and purposes of the society;
b. Circulation is limited to:
i. Copies mailed to members who pay either as a part of their dues or assessment or otherwise, not less than 50 percent of the regular subscription price;
ii. Other actual subscribers; and
iii. Exchange copies.
c. The circulation of nonsubscriber copies, including sample and complimentary copies, does not exceed 10 percent of the total number of copies referred to in 414.2b.
415 Publications of State Departments of Agriculture
A publication which is issued by a state department of agriculture and which meets the requirements of sections 411 qualifies for Periodicals class as a publication of a state department of agriculture if it contains no advertising and is published for the purpose of furthering the objects of the department.
416 Foreign Publications
Foreign newspapers and other periodicals of the same general character as domestic publications entered as Periodicals class mail may be accepted on application of the publishers thereof or their agents, for transmission through the mail at the same rates as if published in the United States. This section does not authorize the transmission through the mail of a publication which violates a copyright granted by the United States.
420 DESCRIPTION OF SUBCLASSES
421 [Regular]
Outside County
Subclass
421.1 Definition.
The [Regular]
Outside County
subclass consists of Periodicals class mail that is not mailed under section 423 and that:
a. Is presorted, marked, and presented as specified by the Postal Service; and
b. Meets machinability, addressing, and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
421.2 [Regular]
Outside County
Pound Rates.
An unzoned pound rate applies to the nonadvertising portion of [Regular]
Outside County
subclass mail. A zoned pound rate applies to the advertising portion and may be reduced by applicable destination entry discounts. The pound rate postage is the sum of the nonadvertising portion charge and the advertising portion charge.
421.3 [Regular]
Outside County
Piece Rates.
421.31 Basic Rate Category.
The basic rate category applies to all [Regular]
Outside County
subclass mail not mailed under section 421.32, 421.33, or 421.34.
421.32 Three-Digit City and Five-Digit Rate Category.
The three-digit rate category applies to [Regular]
Outside County
subclass mail presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
421.33 Five-Digit Rate Category.
The five-digit rate category applies to [Regular]
Outside County
subclass mail presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
421.34 Carrier Route Rate Category.
The carrier route rate category applies to [Regular]
Outside County
subclass mail presorted to carrier routes as specified by the Postal Service.
421.4 [Regular]
Outside County
Subclass Discounts.
421.41 Barcoded Letter Discounts.
Barcoded letter discounts apply to letter size [Regular]
Outside County
subclass mail mailed under sections 421.31, 421.32, and 421.33 which bears a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including “correction” digits) as specified by the Postal Service, and which meets the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
421.42 Barcoded Flats Discounts.
Barcoded flats discounts apply to flat size [Regular]
Outside County
subclass mail mailed under sections 421.31, 421.32, and 421.33 which bear a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including “correction” digits) as specified by the Postal Service, and meet the flats machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
421.43 High Density Discount.
The high density discount applies to [Regular]
Outside County
subclass mail mailed under section 421.34, presented in walk sequence order, and meeting the high density and preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
421.44 Saturation Discount.
The saturation discount applies to [Regular]
Outside County
subclass mail mailed under section 421.34, presented in walk-sequence order, and meeting the saturation and preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
421.45 Destination Entry Discounts.
Destination entry discounts apply to [Regular]
Outside County
subclass mail which is destined for delivery within the service area of the destination sectional center facility (SCF) or the destination delivery unit (DDU) in which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service. The DDU discount only applies to Carrier Route rate category mail.
421.46 Nonadvertising Discount.
The nonadvertising discount applies to all [Regular]
Outside County
subclass mail and is determined by multiplying the proportion of nonadvertising content by the discount factor set forth in Rate Schedule 421 and subtracting that amount from the applicable piece rate.
421.47 Preferred Rate Discount.
Periodicals Mail qualifying as Nonprofit or Classroom mail under sections 422.2 and 422.3 is eligible for the Preferred rate discount set forth in Rate Schedule 421.
422 Preferred Qualification Categories
422.1 Definition.
Preferred Qualification Outside County Subclass Periodicals consist of Periodicals Mail, other than publications qualifying as Requester Publications, that meets applicable
requirements in sections 422.2, 422.3, or 422.4.
422.2 Nonprofit
.
The Periodicals Outside County Subclass Nonprofit category consists of publications entered by authorized nonprofit organizations or associations of the following types:
a.
Religious, as defined in section 1009,
b.
Educational, as defined in section 1009,
c.
Scientific, as defined in section 1009,
d.
Philanthropic, as defined in section 1009,
e.
Agricultural, as defined in section 1009,
f.
Labor, as defined in section 1009,
g.
Veterans', as defined in section 1009,
h.
Fraternal, as defined in section 1009, and
i.
Associations of rural electric cooperatives, and the publications of the following types:
j.
one publication, which contains no advertising (except advertising of the publisher) published by the official highway or development agency of a state,
k.
program announcements or guides published by an educational radio or television agency of a state or political subdivision thereof or by a nonprofit educational radio or television station, or
l.
one conservation publication published by an agency of a state which is responsible for management and conservation of the fish or wildlife resources of such state.
422.3 Classroom
The Periodicals Outside County Subclass Classroom rate category consists of religious, educational, or scientific publications designed specifically for use in school classrooms or religious instruction classes.
422.4 Science of Agriculture.
422.41 Definition.
Science of Agriculture mail consists of Periodicals class mail devoted to the science of agriculture if the total number of copies of the publication furnished during any 12-month period to subscribers residing in rural areas amounts to at least 70 percent of the total number of copies distributed by any means for any purpose.
422.42 Rates.
Science of Agriculture mail is subject to pound rates, piece rates, and piece rate discounts (except for the discount set forth in section 421.47) for Outside County Subclass Periodicals Mail, except for DDU, DSCF and Zone 1 & 2 pound rates. Rates for Science of Agriculture are set forth in Rate Schedule 421.
422.43 Nonadvertising Discount.
The nonadvertising discount for Outside County Subclass Periodicals Mail applies to Science of Agriculture Periodicals, and is determined by multiplying the proportion of nonadvertising content by the discount factor set forth in Rate Schedule 421 and subtracting that amount from the applicable piece rate.
422.44 Destination Entry Discounts.
Destination entry discounts apply to Science of Agriculture Periodicals which are destined for delivery within the service area of the destination sectional center facility (SCF) or the destination delivery unit (DDU) in which it is entered, as defined by the Postal Service. The DDU discount only applies to Carrier Route rate category mail.
423 [Preferred Rate Periodicals]
Within County Subclass
423.1
Reserved
[Definition.
Periodicals class mail, other than publications qualifying as Requester Publications, may qualify for Preferred Rate Periodicals rates if it meets the applicable requirements for those rates in sections 423.2 through 423.5.]
423.2
General
[Within County Subclass]
423.21 Definition.
Within County mail consists of
Periodicals class mail, other than publications qualifying as Requester Publications,
[Preferred Rate Periodicals class mail] mailed in, and addressed for delivery within, the county where published and originally entered, from either the office of original entry or additional entry. In addition, a Within County publication must meet one of the following conditions:
a. The total paid circulation of the issue is less than 10,000 copies; or
b. The number of paid copies of the issue distributed within the county of publication is at least one more than one-half the total paid circulation of such issue.
423.22 Entry in an Incorporated City.
For the purpose of determining eligibility for Within County mail, when a publication has original entry at an independent incorporated city which is situated entirely within a county or which is contiguous to one or more counties in the same state, such incorporated city shall be considered to be within the county with which it is principally contiguous. Where more than one county is involved, the publisher will select the principal county.
423.23 Pound Rate.
One pound rate applies to Within County pieces presorted to carrier routes to be delivered within the delivery area of the originating post office, and another pound rate applies to all other pieces.
[423.3 Nonprofit Subclass]
[Nonprofit mail is Preferred Rate Periodicals class mail entered by authorized nonprofit organizations or associations of the following types:
a. Religious, as defined in section 1009,
b. Educational, as defined in section 1009,
c. Scientific, as defined in section 1009,
d. Philanthropic, as defined in section 1009,
e. Agricultural, as defined in section 1009,
f. Labor, as defined in section 1009,
g. Veterans', as defined in section 1009,
h. Fraternal, as defined in section 1009, and
i. Associations of rural electric cooperatives,
j. One publication, which contains no advertising (except advertising of the publisher) published by the official highway or development agency of a state,
k. Program announcements or guides published by an educational radio or television agency of a state or political subdivision thereof or by a nonprofit educational radio or television station.
l. One conservation publication published by an agency of a state which is responsible for management and conservation of the fish or wildlife resources of such state.]
[423.4 Classroom Subclass]
[Classroom mail is Preferred Rate Periodicals class mail which consists of religious, educational, or scientific publications designed specifically for use in school classrooms or religious instruction classes.]
[423.5 Science of Agriculture]
[Science of Agriculture mail consists of Preferred Rate Periodicals class mail devoted to the science of agriculture if the total number of copies of the publication furnished during any 12-month period to subscribers residing in rural areas amounts to at least 70 percent of the total number of copies distributed by any means for any purpose.]
[423.6 Preferred Rate Pound Rates]
[For Preferred Rate Periodicals entered under sections 423.3, 423.4 and 423.5, an unzoned pound rate applies to the nonadvertising portion. A zoned pound rate applies to the advertising portion and may be reduced by applicable destination entry discounts. The pound rate postage is the sum of the nonadvertising portion charge and the
advertising portion charge. For Preferred Rate Periodicals entered under section 423.2, one pound rate applies to the pieces presorted to carrier route to be delivered within the delivery area of the originating post office, and another pound rate applies to all other pieces.]
423.[7]
3
[Preferred Rate]
Within County
Piece Rates
423.[71]
31
Basic Rate Category.
The basic rate category applies to [all Preferred Rate]
Within County
Periodicals not mailed under section 423.[7]
3
2, 423.[7]
3
3, or 423.[7]
3
4.
423.[72]
32
Three-digit Rate Category.
The three-digit rate category applies to [Preferred Rate]
Within County
Periodicals [entered under sections 423.2, 423.3, 423.4, or 423.5] that are presorted to single or multiple three-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
423.[73]
33
Five-Digit Rate Category.
The five-digit rate category applies to [Preferred Rate]
Within County
Periodicals [entered under sections 423.2, 423.3, 423.4, or 423.5 that are] presorted to single or multiple five-digit ZIP Code destinations as specified by the Postal Service.
423.[74]
34
Carrier Route Rate Category.
The carrier route rate category applies to [Preferred Rate] Within County Periodicals presorted to carrier routes as specified by the Postal Service.
423.[8]
4
[Preferred Rate]
Within County
Discounts 423.[8]41 Barcoded Letter Discounts.
Barcoded letter discounts apply to letter size [Preferred Rate]
Within County
Periodicals mailed under sections 423.[7]
3
1, 423.[7]
3
2, and 423.[7]33 which bear a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including “correction” digits) as specified by the Postal Service, and which meet the machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
423.[8]
4
2 Barcoded Flats Discounts.
Barcoded flats discounts apply to flat size [Preferred Rate]
Within County
Periodicals mailed under sections 423.[7]
3
1, 423.[7]
3
2, and 423.[7]
3
3 which bear a barcode representing not more than 11 digits (not including “correction” digits) as specified by the Postal Service, and meet the flats machinability, addressing, and barcoding specifications and other preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
423.[8]
4
3 High Density Discount.
The high density discount applies to [Preferred Rate]
Within County
Periodicals mailed under section 423.[7]
3
4, presented in walk sequence order, and meeting the high density and preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.[, except that mailers of]
Alternatively,
Within County mail may qualify for such discount also by presenting otherwise eligible mailings containing pieces addressed to a minimum of 25 percent of the addresses per carrier route.
423.[8]
4
4 Saturation Discount.
The saturation discount applies to [Preferred Rate]
Within County
Periodicals mailed under section 423.[7]34, presented in walk sequence order, and meeting the saturation and preparation requirements specified by the Postal Service.
423.[8]
4
5 Destination Entry Discount[s].
A
[D]
d
estination
delivery unit
[entry] discount[s] appl
ies
[y] to [Preferred Rate]
Within County
[Periodicals]
carrier route category mail
which [are]
is
destined for delivery within [the service area of the destination sectional center facility (SCF) or] the destination delivery unit (DDU) in which [they are]
it is
entered, as defined by the Postal Service. [the DDU discount only applies to Carrier Route rate category mail; the SCF discount is not available for mail entered under section 423.2.]
[423.256 Nonadvertising Discount.
The nonadvertising discount applies to Preferred Rate Periodicals entered under sections 423.3, 423.4, 423.5 and is determined by multiplying the proportion of nonadvertising content by the discount factor set forth in Rate Schedules 421. 423.3 or 423.4 and subtracting that amount from the applicable piece rate.]
430 PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
Periodicals Mail may not weigh more than 70 pounds or exceed 108 inches in length and girth combined. Additional size limitations apply to individual Periodicals rate categories.
[There are no maximum size or weight limits for Periodicals class mail.]
440 POSTAGE AND PREPARATION ]
441 Postage.
Postage must be paid on Periodicals class mail as set forth in section 3000. [When the postage computed for a particular issue using the Nonprofit or Classroom rate schedule is higher than the postage computed using the Regular rate schedule, that issue is eligible to use the Regular rate schedule. For purposes of this section, the term issue is subject to certain exceptions related to separate mailings of a particular issue, as specified by the Postal Service.]
442 Presortation.
Periodicals class mail must be presorted as specified by the Postal Service.
443 Attachments and Enclosures
443.1 General.
First-Class Mail or Standard Mail [from any of the subclasses listed in section 321 (Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route)] may be attached to or enclosed with Periodicals class mail. The piece must be marked as specified by the Postal Service. Except as provided in section 443.2, additional postage must be paid for the attachment or enclosure as if it had been mailed separately. Otherwise, the entire combined piece is subject to the appropriate First-Class or [section 321] Standard Mail rate for which it qualifies (unless the rate applicable to the host piece is higher), or, if a combined piece with a [section 321] Standard Mail attachment or enclosure weighs 16 ounces or more, the piece is subject to the Parcel Post rate for which it qualifies.
443.1a “Ride-Along” Attachments and Enclosures.
A limit of one Standard Mail piece, not exceeding the weight of the host copy and weighing a maximum of 3.3 ounces, from any of the subclasses listed in section 321 (Regular, Enhanced Carrier Route, Nonprofit or Nonprofit Enhanced Carrier Route) may be attached to or enclosed with an individual copy of Periodicals Mail for an additional postage payment of ten cents. Periodicals containing “Ride-Along” attachments or enclosures must maintain uniform thickness as specified by the Postal Service. The Periodicals piece with the “Ride-Along” must maintain the same shape and automation compatibility as it had before addition of the “Ride-Along” attachment or enclosure and meet other preparation requirements as specified by the Postal Service.
This provision expires on February 26, 2002.
443.2 Incidental First-Class Mail Attachments and Enclosures.
First-Class Mail that meets one or more of the definitions in section 210 b through d may be attached to or enclosed with Periodicals class mail, with postage paid on the combined piece at the applicable Periodicals rate, if the attachment or enclosure is incidental to the piece to which it is attached or with which it is enclosed.
444 Identification
Periodicals class mail must be identified as required by the Postal
Service. Nonsubscriber and nonrequester copies, including sample and complimentary copies, must be identified as required by the Postal Service.
445 Filing of Information
Information relating to Periodicals class mail must be filed with the Postal Service under 39 U.S.C. 3685.
446 Enclosures and Supplements
Periodicals class mail may contain enclosures and supplements as specified by the Postal Service. An enclosure or supplement may not contain writing, printing or sign thereof or therein, in addition to the original print, except as authorized by the Postal Service, or as authorized under section 443.2.
450 Deposit and Delivery
451 Deposit
Periodicals class mail must be deposited at places and times designated by the Postal Service.
452 Service
Periodicals class mail is given expeditious handling insofar as is practicable.
453 Forwarding and Return
Undeliverable-as-addressed Periodicals class mail will be forwarded or returned to the mailer, as specified by the Postal Service. Undeliverable-as-addressed combined First-Class and Periodicals class mail pieces will be forwarded or returned, as specified by the Postal Service. Additional charges when Periodicals class mail is returned will be based on the applicable First-Class Mail rate.
470 Rates and Fees
The rates and fees for Periodicals class mail are set forth as follows:
Schedule
a. [Regular]
Outside County
421
b. Within County
423[.2]
[c. Nonprofit
423.3]
[d. Classroom
423.4]
[e.] Science of Agriculture
421
c.
[f.] Fees
1000
d.
480 Authorizations and Licenses
481 Entry Authorizations
Prior to mailing at Periodicals rates, a publication must be authorized for entry as Periodicals class mail by the Postal Service. Each authorized publication will be granted one original entry authorization at the post office where the office of publication is maintained. An authorization for the establishment of an account to enter a publication at an additional entry office may be granted by the Postal Service upon application by the publisher. An application for re-entry must be made whenever the publisher proposes to change the publication's title, frequency of issue or office of original entry.
482 [Preferred Rate]
Nonprofit, Classroom and Science of Agriculture
Authorization
Prior to
entering
[mailing at] Nonprofit, Classroom, and Science of Agriculture
Periodicals Mail,
[rates,] a publication must obtain an additional Postal Service entry authorization to mail at those rates.
483 Mailing by Publishers and News Agents
Periodicals class mail may be mailed only by publishers or registered news agents. A news agent is a person or concern engaged in selling two or more Periodicals publications published by more than one publisher. News agents must register at all post offices at which they mail Periodicals class mail.
484 Fees
Fees for original entry, additional entry, re-entry, and registration of a news agent are set forth in Schedule 1000.
PACKAGE SERVICES CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE
5
[3]10 DEFINITION
5
[3]11 General
Any mailable matter may be mailed as
Package Services
[Standard M]
m
ail except:
a. Matter required to be mailed as First-Class Mail;
b. Copies of a publication that is entered as Periodicals class mail, except copies sent by a printer to a publisher, and except copies that would have traveled at the former second-class transient rate. (The transient rate applied to individual copies of second-class mail (currently Periodicals class mail) forwarded and mailed by the public, as well as to certain sample copies mailed by publishers.)
[312 Printed Matter
Printed matter, including printed letters which according to internal evidence are being sent in identical terms to several persons, but which do not have the character of actual or personal correspondence, may be mailed as Standard Mail. Printed matter does not lose its character as Standard Mail when the date and name of the addressee and of the sender are written thereon. For the purposes of the Standard Mail Classification Schedule, “printed” does not include reproduction by handwriting or typewriting.]
512
[313] Written Additions
Package Services
[Standard M]
m
ail may have the following written additions placed on the wrapper, on a tag or label attached to the outside of the parcel, or inside the parcel, either loose or attached to the article:
a. Marks, numbers, name, or letters descriptive of contents;
b. “Please Do Not Open Until Christmas,” or words of similar import;
c. Instructions and directions for the use of an article in the package;
d. Manuscript dedication or inscription not in the nature of personal correspondence;
e. Marks to call attention to any word or passage in text;
f. Corrections of typographical errors in printed matter;
g. Manuscripts accompanying related proof sheets, and corrections in proof sheets to include: corrections of typographical and other errors, alterations of text, insertion of new text, marginal instructions to the printer, and rewrites of parts if necessary for correction;
h. Handstamped imprints, except when the added matter is itself personal or converts the original matter to a personal communication;
i. An invoice.
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[3]20 DESCRIPTION OF SUBCLASSES
[322 Subclasses Limited to Mail Weighing 16 Ounces or More]
521
[322.1] Parcel Post Subclass
521.
[322.1]1 Definition.
The Parcel Post subclass consists of
Package Services
[Standard M]
m
ail [weighing 16 ounces or more] that is not mailed under sections [322.3, 323.1, or 323.2]
522, 523, or 524.
521.
[322.1]2 Description of Rate Categories.
521.
[322.1]21 Inter-BMC Rate Category.
The inter-BMC rate category applies to all Parcel Post subclass mail not mailed under sections
521.22, 521.23, 521.24, or 521.25
[322.122, 322.123, 322.124, or 322.125].
521.
[322.1]22 Intra-BMC Rate Category.
The intra-BMC rate category applies to Parcel Post subclass mail originating and destinating within a designated BMC or auxiliary service facility service area, Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico.
521.
[322.1]23
Parcel Select
—Destination Bulk Mail Center (DBMC) Rate Category.
The
Parcel Select—DBMC
[destination bulk mail center] rate category applies to Parcel Post subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces entered at a designated destination BMC, auxiliary service facility, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service.
521.
[322.1]24
Parcel Select
—Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) Rate Category.
The
Parcel Select—
DSCF [destination sectional center facility] rate category applies to Parcel Post subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces sorted to five-digit destination ZIP Codes as specified by the Postal Service and entered at a designated destination processing and distribution center or facility, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service.
521.
[322.1]25
Parcel Select
—Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Rate Category.
The
Parcel Select—DDU
[destination delivery unit] rate category applies to Parcel Post subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, and entered at a designated destination delivery unit, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service.
521.
[322.1]3 Bulk Parcel Post.
Bulk Parcel Post mail is Parcel Post mail consisting of properly prepared and separated single mailings of at least 300 pieces or 2000 pounds. Pieces weighing less than 15 pounds and measuring over 84 inches in length and girth combined or pieces measuring over 108 inches in length and girth combined are not mailable as Bulk Parcel Post mail.
521.
[322.1]31 Barcode[d] Discount.
The barcode[d] discount applies to Bulk Parcel Post mail that is entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service.
521.
[322.1]4 Bulk Mail Center (BMC) Presort Discounts.
521.
[322.1]41 BMC Presort Discount.
The BMC presort discount applies to Inter-BMC Parcel Post subclass mail that is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of 50 or more pieces, entered at a facility authorized by the Postal Service, and sorted to destination BMCs, as specified by the Postal Service.
521.
[322.1]42 Origin Bulk Mail Center (OBMC) Discount.
The origin bulk mail center discount applies to Inter-BMC Parcel Post subclass mail that is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, entered at the origin BMC, and sorted to destination BMCs, as specified by the Postal Service.
521.
[322.1]5 Barcode[d] Discount.
The barcode[d] discount applies to Inter-BMC, Intra-BMC, and Parcel Select-DBMC Parcel Post subclass mail that is entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service.
521.
[322.1]6 Oversize Parcel Post.
521.
[322.1]61 Excessive Length and Girth.
Parcel Post subclass mail pieces exceeding 108 inches in length and girth combined, but not greater than 130 inches in length and girth combined, are mailable.
521.
[322.1]62 Balloon Rate.
Parcel Post subclass mail pieces exceeding 84 inches in length and girth combined and weighing less than 15 pounds are subject to a rate equal to that for a 15 pound parcel for the zone to which the parcel is addressed.
521.
[322.1]7 Nonmachinable Surcharge.
Inter-BMC,
Intra-BMC, and Parcel Select
—
DBMC
Parcel Post [subclass] mail that does not meet machinability criteria specified by the Postal Service is subject to a nonmachinable surcharge.
521.
[322.1]8 Pickup Service.
Pickup service is available for Parcel Post subclass mail under terms and conditions specified by the Postal Service.
522
[322.3] Bound Printed Matter Subclass
522.
[322.3]1 Definition.
The Bound Printed Matter subclass consists of
Package Services
[Standard M]
m
ail weighing [at least 16 ounces, but] not more than 15 pounds, which:
a. Consists of advertising, promotional, directory, or editorial material, or any combination thereof;
b. Is securely bound by permanent fastenings including, but not limited to, staples, spiral bindings, glue, and stitching; loose leaf binders and similar fastenings are not considered permanent;
c. Consists of sheets of which at least 90 percent are imprinted with letters, characters, figures or images or any combination of these, by any process other than handwriting or typewriting;
d. Does not have the nature of personal correspondence;
e. Is not stationery, such as pads of blank printed forms.
522.2
Description of Rate Categories.
522.
[322.3]21 Single-Piece Rate Category.
The single-piece rate category applies to Bound Printed Matter subclass mail which is not mailed under section
522.3
[322.33] or
522.4
[322.34].
522.
[322.33]22
Basic Presort
[Bulk] Rate Category.
The [bulk]
basic presort
rate category applies to Bound Printed Matter subclass mail prepared in a mailing of at least 300 pieces, prepared and presorted as specified by the Postal Service.
522.
[322.34]23 Carrier Route Presort Rate Category.
The carrier route presort rate category applies to Bound Printed Matter subclass mail prepared in a mailing of at least 300 pieces of carrier route presorted mail, prepared and presorted as specified by the Postal Service.
522.24 Destination Bulk Mail Center (DBMC) Rate Category.
The destination bulk mail center rate category applies to Basic Presort Rate or Carrier Route Presort Rate Bound Printed Matter subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing entered at a designated destination BMC, auxiliary service facility, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service.
522.25 Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) Rate Category.
The destination sectional center facility rate category applies to Basic Presort Rate or Carrier Route Presort Rate Bound Printed Matter subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing sorted to five-digit destination ZIP Codes as specified by the Postal Service and entered at a designated destination processing and distribution center or facility, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service.
522.26 Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Rate Category.
The destination delivery unit rate category applies to Basic Presort Rate or Carrier Route Presort Rate Bound Printed Matter subclass mail prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing entered at a designated destination delivery unit, or other equivalent facility, as specified by the Postal Service.
522.
[322.35]3 Barcode[d] Discount.
The barcoded discount applies to single-piece rate and [bulk]
Basic Presort
[r]
R
ate Bound Printed Matter subclass mail that is entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode
specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service.
[323
Subclasses With No 16-Ounce Limitation]
523
[323.1]
Media Mail
[Special] Subclass
5
[3]23.11 Definition.
The
Media Mail
[Special] subclass consists of
Package Services mail
[Standard Mail] of the following types:
a. Books, including books issued to supplement other books, of at least eight printed pages, consisting wholly of reading matter or scholarly bibliography or reading matter with incidental blank spaces for notations, and containing no advertising matter other than incidental announcements of books. Not more than three of the announcements may contain as part of their format a single order form, which may also serve as a postcard. These order forms are in addition to and not in lieu of order forms which may be enclosed by virtue of any other provision;
b. 16 millimeter or narrower width films which must be positive prints in final form for viewing, and catalogs of such films, of 24 pages or more, at least 22 of which are printed, except when sent to or from commercial theaters;
c. Printed music, whether in bound form or in sheet form;
d. Printed objective test materials and accessories thereto used by or in behalf of educational institutions in the testing of ability, aptitude, achievement, interests and other mental and personal qualities with or without answers, test scores or identifying information recorded thereon in writing or by mark;
e. Sound recordings, including incidental announcements of recordings and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such recordings. Not more than three of the announcements may contain as part of their format a single order form, which may also serve as a postcard. These order forms are in addition to and not in lieu of order forms which may be enclosed by virtue of any other provision;
f. Playscripts and manuscripts for books, periodicals and music;
g. Printed educational reference charts, permanently processed for preservation;
h. Printed educational reference charts, including but not limited to
i. Mathematical tables,
ii. Botanical tables,
iii. Zoological tables, and
iv. Maps produced primarily for educational reference purposes;
i. Looseleaf pages and binders therefor, consisting of medical information for distribution to doctors, hospitals, medical schools, and medical students; and
b. Computer-readable media containing prerecorded information and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such media.
523.2 Description of Rate Catagories
5
[3]23.[1]21 Single-Piece Rate Category.
The single-piece rate category applies to
Media Mail
[Special subclass mail] not mailed under section
523.22 or 523.23
[323.13 or 323.14.]
prepared as specified by the Postal Service.
5
[3]23.[13]
22
Level A Presort Rate Category.
The Level A presort rate category applies to mailings of at least 500 pieces of
Media Mail,
[Special subclass mail,] prepared and presorted to five-digit destination ZIP Codes as specified by the Postal Service.
5
[3]23.[14]
23
Level B Presort Rate Category.
The Level B presort rate category applies to mailing of at least 500 pieces of
Media Mail,
[Special subclass mail,] prepared and presorted to destination Bulk Mail Centers as specified by the Postal Service.
5
[3]23.[15]
3
Barcode[d] Discount.
The barcode[d] discount applies to single-piece rate and Level B presort rate
Media Mail
[Special subclass mail,] that is entered at designated facilities, bears a barcode specified by the Postal Service, is prepared as specified by the Postal Service in a mailing of at least 50 pieces, and meets all other preparation and machinability requirements of the Postal Service.
524
[323.2] Library
Subclass
524.
[323.2]1 Definition
524
[323.2]11 General.
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