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IMM REVISION

Online Postage Payment and Discounted Rates for Global Express Guaranteed

To further increase revenue opportunities by meeting customer needs, Global Express GuaranteedTM service options are expanding. The newest enhancements to Global Express Guaranteed, the Postal Service's premier expedited international service, are (1) On-call and Scheduled Pickup Service and (2) Online Postage Payment and Discounted Rates.

(See also "IMM Revision: On-Call and Scheduled Pickup Service for Global Express GuaranteedTM" on page 13 and "Service Talk: Expanded Service Options for Global Express Guaranteed" on page 28.)

Effective August 9, 2001, International Mail Manual (IMM) 216 is revised to add a new 216.3 (existing 216.3 is renumbered as 216.4). The IMM is revised to include online postage payment and discount rates for Global Express Guaranteed service at http://www.usps.com/gxg. Mailers who are interested in using the online payment option and postage discounts for Global Express Guaranteed service should send an e-mail message to xgdisco@email.usps.gov.

We will incorporate these changes into the printed version of IMM Issue 26 and into the monthly update of the online IMM available via the Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov.

International Mail Manual (IMM)

2 Conditions for Mailing

210 Global Express Guaranteed

216 Postage

[Add new 216.3 as follows. Renumber existing 216.3 as 216.4.]

216.3 Discounted Rates

216.31 General

Discounted rates apply to Global Express Guaranteed customers who prepare and pay for Global Express Guaranteed shipments online using the Web application located at http://www.usps.com/gxg. The Global Express Guaranteed online application provides the necessary systems for tracking usage and volume, as well as verifying and pro- tecting revenue. These discounts do not apply to Global Express Guaranteed shipments that are paid for at participating Post Offices because the necessary volume tracking capabilities are not available at retail locations.

216.32 Eligibility for Online Discounts

To be eligible for discounts for purchasing Global Express Guaranteed online, customers must register via the Global Express Guaranteed Web site, http://www.usps.com/gxg. Registration is accomplished by selecting the designated icon on the Global Express Guaranteed home page and following the accompanying instructions. This one-time registration will establish a shipping record and a customer history for purposes of calculating the appropriate discounts. To be eligible for online discounts, customers must prepare their shipping labels and pay for their shipments online using a credit card.

216.33 Online Discounts

216.331 General

Two types of online discounts are offered: standard discounts and volume-based discounts. The discount applies only to the postage portion of the Global Express Guaranteed rates. It does not apply to any other service charges or additional insurance coverage fees. The discounted postage rates applicable to Global Express Guaranteed are set forth in 216.36 and are separate and distinct from the postage rates set forth in 216.1 and 216.2.

216.332 Standard Web Discount

A standard discount schedule will apply to all items prepared and paid for on the Web that do not qualify for the volume discount schedule. The discount is automatically applied to each shipment.

216.333 Volume Discounts

If previous volume minimums are met, volume discounts will apply to registered customers who prepare and pay for shipments online. Volume is calculated on a weekly basis, with a week defined as Monday through Sunday. The Web application automatically tracks the customer's daily shipping activity and applies the appropriate discount based on delivery destination.

216.334 Determination of Volume Discounts

There are three different rate schedules for Global Express Guaranteed volume discounts. Each rate schedule reflects different rates based on previous usage averaging 5 shipments or more per week, 12 shipments or more per week, and 20 or more shipments per week.

The first week of shipping, all shipments get the standard online discount of 5 percent off the applicable non-discounted rate. The second week, the discount is based on the volume shipped the first week. The third week, the discount is based on the average volume of the first 2 weeks. The fourth week, the discount is based on the average volume of the first 3 weeks. This continues through a 12-week cycle. After a 12-week history is established, the discount is always based on the average volume of the preceding 12 weeks.

216.34 Online Postage Payment

216.341 Credit Card Payment

Customers must pay postage online using a credit card. The following credit cards are accepted for payment online: American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.

216.342 Deposit Within 24 Hours

Customers paying postage online must enter their shipment via any of the methods outlined in 216.35 within 24 hours of the time when the label is printed or the transaction will be voided.

216.343 Postage Adjustments

Use of the online service is subject to subsequent verification of the shipment upon acceptance by the Postal Service to verify that the payment, weight, and time of entry are accurate. Registration for online service constitutes an authorization to the Postal Service to make adjustments to the initial credit charge for any postage deficiencies discovered upon acceptance. Adjustments for items paid online will be made to the customer's credit card account.

216.344 Notification

An email notification will be provided to each customer showing the exact postage amount applicable for the online shipment, as well as the acceptance time and date.

216.35 Shipment Preparation and Deposit

216.351 Preparation

Customers must prepare shipments following the shipping preparation instructions on the Global Express Guaranteed Web site.

216.352 Deposit

The following choices are available for depositing Global Express Guaranteed shipments prepared online:

a. On-Call and scheduled pickup services are available for an added charge of $10.25 for each pickup stop, regardless of the number of pieces picked up. Only one pickup fee will be charged if domestic Express Mail, International Express Mail, domestic Priority Mail, International Parcel Post, and/or domestic Parcel Post is picked up at the same time. No pickup fee will be charged when Global Express Guaranteed is picked up during a delivery stop or during a scheduled stop made to collect other mail not subject to a pickup fee. Pickup service is provided in accordance with DMM D010. A complete listing of participating Global Express Guaranteed Post Offices is available on the Web site at http://www.usps.com/gxg.

b. Customers may present their online shipments at the retail counter of any participating Global Express Guaranteed Post Office.

c. Customers using the online postage payment option may drop shipments in collection boxes served by a participating Global Express Guaranteed Post Office.

216.353 Acceptance of Online Shipments

For purposes of computing the delivery guarantee, postal acceptance of a Global Express Guaranteed item prepared online occurs when the shipment is received and scanned at a participating Global Express Guaranteed Post Office. Collection box deposit and carrier pickup do not constitute Postal Service acceptance of a Global Express Guaranteed shipment. Acceptance occurs when the shipment is brought back to the Post Office and the acceptance office performs a retail system scan to verify the weight and dimensions of the shipment. The customer will receive an email verification of the acceptance date, time, and weight, as well as a verification of the amount of postage applicable for the shipment.

216.36 Discounted Rates

216.361 Document Rates With Standard Web Discount (Discounts apply only to customers who pay for postage online.)

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0.5 $22.80 $23.75 $30.40 $30.40 $42.75 $31.35 $32.30 $61.75
1 31.35 32.30 37.05 42.75 49.40 44.65 43.70 71.25
2 36.10 38.00 43.70 49.40 61.75 52.25 49.40 84.55
3 38.00 43.70 50.35 56.05 75.05 58.90 57.00 95.95
4 40.85 47.50 57.00 62.70 88.35 64.60 64.60 106.40
5 43.70 52.25 63.65 69.35 100.70 71.25 71.25 117.80
6 45.60 55.10 68.40 76.00 113.05 76.00 77.90 129.20
7 48.45 57.95 72.20 81.70 124.45 81.70 84.55 140.60
8 50.35 61.75 76.00 88.35 135.85 86.45 91.20 152.00
9 52.25 64.60 80.75 95.00 148.20 91.20 97.85 163.40
10 55.10 66.50 84.55 98.80 156.75 96.90 104.50 171.00
11 57.00 69.35 87.40 103.55 166.25 99.75 110.20 181.45
12 58.90 72.20 91.20 109.25 175.75 103.55 115.90 192.85
13 61.75 75.05 94.05 114.00 185.25 107.35 120.65 204.25
14 63.65 76.95 97.85 118.75 194.75 111.15 125.40 214.70
15 65.55 79.80 100.70 123.50 203.30 114.95 130.15 226.10
16 68.40 82.65 103.55 129.20 211.85 118.75 134.90 236.55
17 70.30 84.55 107.35 133.95 219.45 122.55 139.65 247.00
18 72.20 87.40 110.20 138.70 226.10 126.35 145.35 257.45
19 75.05 90.25 114.00 143.45 233.70 130.15 151.05 267.90
20 76.95 92.15 116.85 148.20 240.35 133.95 156.75 278.35
21 78.85 95.00 119.70 152.95 247.00 136.80 162.45 286.90
22 80.75 96.90 123.50 157.70 254.60 140.60 167.20 295.45
23 82.65 99.75 126.35 162.45 261.25 144.40 171.95 302.10
24 85.50 102.60 130.15 167.20 268.85 148.20 176.70 308.75
25 87.40 104.50 133.00 171.95 275.50 152.00 181.45 316.35
26 89.30 107.35 135.85 176.70 283.10 155.80 186.20 323.00
27 91.20 109.25 139.65 180.50 289.75 159.60 190.95 329.65
28 93.10 112.10 142.50 185.25 297.35 163.40 195.70 337.25
29 95.00 114.00 145.35 190.00 304.00 167.20 200.45 343.90
30 97.85 117.80 150.10 196.65 314.45 172.90 205.20 354.35
31 99.75 120.65 153.90 201.40 321.10 176.70 209.95 361.95
32 101.65 122.55 156.75 206.15 328.70 180.50 214.70 368.60
33 103.55 124.45 160.55 210.90 335.35 184.30 219.45 376.20
34 106.40 125.40 163.40 215.65 342.95 188.10 224.20 382.85
35 108.30 127.30 166.25 220.40 350.55 191.90 228.95 390.45
36 110.20 129.20 170.05 224.20 357.20 195.70 233.70 397.10
37 112.10 131.10 172.90 228.95 364.80 199.50 238.45 404.70
38 114.00 133.00 176.70 233.70 371.45 203.30 243.20 411.35
39 115.90 134.90 179.55 238.45 378.10 207.10 247.95 418.00
40 117.80 136.80 182.40 243.20 383.80 210.90 252.70 425.60
41 119.70 138.70 186.20 247.95 390.45 214.70 257.45 432.25
42 123.50 140.60 189.05 252.70 397.10 218.50 262.20 439.85
43 125.40 142.50 192.85 257.45 403.75 222.30 266.95 446.50
44 127.30 143.45 195.70 262.20 410.40 226.10 271.70 454.10
45 130.15 145.35 199.50 266.00 417.05 229.90 276.45 460.75
46 132.05 147.25 202.35 270.75 423.70 233.70 281.20 467.40
47 133.95 148.20 205.20 275.50 429.40 237.50 285.95 475.00
48 135.85 150.10 209.00 280.25 436.05 241.30 290.70 481.65
49 138.70 152.00 211.85 285.00 442.70 245.10 295.45 489.25
50 140.60 154.85 217.55 292.60 454.10 250.80 300.20 501.60
51 144.40 156.75 220.40 297.35 460.75 250.80 304.95 515.85
52 146.30 158.65 224.20 302.10 467.40 258.40 309.70 515.85
53 148.20 160.55 227.05 306.85 474.05 262.20 314.45 531.05
54 151.05 161.50 230.85 311.60 480.70 266.00 319.20 531.05
55 152.00 163.40 233.70 316.35 487.35 268.85 323.95 543.40
56 153.90 164.35 237.50 321.10 494.00 273.60 328.70 543.40
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57 $154.85 $166.25 $240.35 $325.85 $500.65 $276.45 $333.45 $554.80
58 155.80 167.20 243.20 330.60 506.35 281.20 338.20 554.80
59 157.70 169.10 247.00 335.35 513.00 284.05 342.95 567.15
60 158.65 171.00 249.85 340.10 519.65 288.80 347.70 567.15
61 160.55 171.95 253.65 344.85 526.30 291.65 352.45 581.40
62 161.50 172.90 256.50 348.65 532.00 297.35 357.20 581.40
63 162.45 174.80 260.30 353.40 539.60 299.25 361.95 595.65
64 163.40 175.75 263.15 358.15 542.45 304.95 366.70 595.65
65 164.35 177.65 266.95 362.90 552.90 306.85 371.45 609.90
66 165.30 178.60 269.80 367.65 552.90 312.55 376.20 609.90
67 166.25 180.50 272.65 372.40 563.35 314.45 380.95 624.15
68 167.20 182.40 276.45 377.15 565.25 320.15 385.70 624.15
69 168.15 183.35 279.30 381.90 573.80 322.05 390.45 638.40
70 169.10 184.30 283.10 386.65 573.80 327.75 395.20 638.40

216.362 Non-Document Rates With Standard Web Discount (Discounts apply only to customers who pay for postage online.)

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0.5 - - - - - - - -
1 $34.20 $36.10 $41.80 $45.60 $56.05 $49.40 $52.25 $77.90
2 38.95 42.75 48.45 52.25 68.40 57.00 55.10 91.20
3 41.80 48.45 55.10 60.80 81.70 63.65 59.85 103.55
4 44.65 52.25 61.75 67.45 95.00 69.35 66.50 114.00
5 47.50 57.00 68.40 74.10 107.35 76.00 73.15 127.30
6 49.40 59.85 73.15 80.75 119.70 80.75 79.80 138.70
7 52.25 62.70 76.95 86.45 131.10 86.45 86.45 150.10
8 54.15 67.45 81.70 93.10 142.50 91.20 93.10 161.50
9 56.05 70.30 86.45 99.75 154.85 95.95 99.75 172.90
10 58.90 73.15 90.25 105.45 168.15 101.65 106.40 180.50
11 60.80 76.00 95.00 110.20 177.65 106.40 112.10 195.70
12 62.70 78.85 98.80 115.90 187.15 110.20 116.85 207.10
13 65.55 81.70 101.65 120.65 196.65 114.00 122.55 218.50
14 67.45 83.60 105.45 125.40 206.15 117.80 127.30 228.95
15 69.35 86.45 108.30 130.15 217.55 124.45 132.05 240.35
16 72.20 89.30 111.15 135.85 226.10 128.25 136.80 250.80
17 74.10 92.15 114.95 140.60 233.70 132.05 141.55 261.25
18 76.00 95.00 117.80 145.35 240.35 135.85 147.25 271.70
19 78.85 97.85 121.60 150.10 247.95 139.65 152.95 282.15
20 82.65 101.65 124.45 156.75 254.60 143.45 158.65 292.60
21 84.55 104.50 127.30 161.50 261.25 146.30 164.35 301.15
22 86.45 106.40 131.10 166.25 268.85 150.10 169.10 309.70
23 88.35 109.25 133.95 171.00 275.50 153.90 173.85 316.35
24 91.20 112.10 137.75 175.75 283.10 157.70 178.60 323.00
25 93.10 114.00 140.60 180.50 289.75 161.50 183.35 330.60
26 95.00 115.90 145.35 185.25 297.35 165.30 188.10 337.25
27 96.90 116.85 149.15 189.05 304.00 169.10 192.85 343.90
28 98.80 119.70 152.00 193.80 311.60 172.90 197.60 351.50
29 100.70 121.60 154.85 198.55 318.25 176.70 202.35 358.15
30 103.55 125.40 159.60 205.20 328.70 182.40 207.10 368.60
31 105.45 128.25 163.40 209.95 335.35 186.20 211.85 376.20
32 107.35 130.15 166.25 214.70 342.95 190.00 216.60 382.85
33 109.25 132.05 170.05 219.45 349.60 193.80 221.35 390.45
34 112.10 133.95 172.90 224.20 357.20 197.60 226.10 397.10
35 114.00 135.85 175.75 228.95 364.80 201.40 230.85 409.45
36 115.90 137.75 179.55 232.75 371.45 205.20 235.60 416.10
37 117.80 139.65 182.40 237.50 379.05 209.00 240.35 423.70
38 119.70 141.55 186.20 242.25 385.70 212.80 245.10 430.35
39 121.60 143.45 189.05 247.00 392.35 216.60 249.85 437.00
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40 $123.50 $145.35 $191.90 $254.60 $398.05 $220.40 $254.60 $444.60
41 125.40 147.25 195.70 259.35 404.70 224.20 259.35 451.25
42 129.20 149.15 198.55 264.10 411.35 228.00 264.10 458.85
43 131.10 151.05 202.35 268.85 418.00 231.80 268.85 465.50
44 133.00 152.00 205.20 273.60 424.65 235.60 273.60 473.10
45 135.85 153.90 209.00 280.25 431.30 239.40 278.35 479.75
46 137.75 155.80 211.85 285.00 437.95 243.20 283.10 481.65
47 139.65 156.75 214.70 289.75 443.65 247.00 287.85 489.25
48 141.55 158.65 218.50 294.50 450.30 250.80 292.60 495.90
49 143.45 160.55 221.35 299.25 456.95 254.60 297.35 503.50
50 144.40 163.40 227.05 304.00 468.35 260.30 302.10 515.85
51 148.20 165.30 229.90 308.75 473.10 262.20 306.85 530.10
52 150.10 167.20 233.70 313.50 479.75 267.90 311.60 530.10
53 152.00 169.10 236.55 318.25 486.40 271.70 316.35 545.30
54 154.85 170.05 240.35 323.00 493.05 275.50 321.10 545.30
55 155.80 171.95 243.20 327.75 499.70 278.35 325.85 557.65
56 157.70 172.90 247.00 332.50 506.35 283.10 330.60 557.65
57 158.65 174.80 249.85 337.25 513.00 285.95 335.35 569.05
58 159.60 175.75 252.70 342.00 518.70 290.70 340.10 569.05
59 161.50 177.65 256.50 346.75 525.35 293.55 344.85 581.40
60 161.50 179.55 259.35 351.50 532.00 298.30 349.60 581.40
61 163.40 183.35 263.15 356.25 538.65 301.15 354.35 595.65
62 164.35 184.30 266.00 360.05 544.35 306.85 359.10 595.65
63 165.30 186.20 269.80 364.80 551.95 308.75 363.85 609.90
64 166.25 187.15 272.65 369.55 554.80 314.45 368.60 609.90
65 167.20 189.05 276.45 374.30 565.25 316.35 373.35 624.15
66 168.15 190.00 279.30 379.05 565.25 322.05 378.10 624.15
67 169.10 191.90 282.15 383.80 575.70 323.95 382.85 638.40
68 170.05 193.80 285.95 388.55 577.60 329.65 387.60 638.40
69 171.00 194.75 288.80 393.30 586.15 331.55 392.35 652.65
70 171.95 195.70 292.60 398.05 586.15 337.25 397.10 652.65

216.363 Document Rates With 5-Piece Discount (Discounts apply only to customers who pay for postage online.)

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0.5 $20.48 $20.50 $23.08 $23.40 $31.50 $27.10 $30.50 $45.50
1 25.41 24.80 27.91 31.50 36.40 32.90 34.50 52.50
2 29.26 28.00 31.74 36.40 45.50 38.50 39.00 62.30
3 30.80 32.20 36.57 41.30 55.30 43.40 45.00 70.70
4 33.11 35.00 41.40 46.20 65.10 47.60 51.00 78.40
5 35.42 38.50 46.23 51.10 74.20 52.50 56.25 86.80
6 36.96 40.60 49.68 56.00 83.30 56.00 61.50 95.20
7 39.27 42.70 52.44 60.20 91.70 60.20 66.75 103.60
8 40.81 45.50 55.20 65.10 100.10 63.70 72.00 112.00
9 42.35 47.60 58.65 70.00 109.20 67.20 77.25 120.40
10 44.66 49.00 61.41 72.80 115.50 71.40 82.50 126.00
11 46.20 51.10 63.48 76.30 122.50 73.50 87.00 133.70
12 47.74 53.20 66.24 80.50 129.50 76.30 91.50 142.10
13 50.05 55.30 68.31 84.00 136.50 79.10 95.25 150.50
14 51.59 56.70 71.07 87.50 143.50 81.90 99.00 158.20
15 53.13 58.80 73.14 91.00 149.80 84.70 102.75 166.60
16 55.44 60.90 75.21 95.20 156.10 87.50 106.50 174.30
17 56.98 62.30 77.97 98.70 161.70 90.30 110.25 182.00
18 58.52 64.40 80.04 102.20 166.60 93.10 114.75 189.70
19 61.83 67.50 82.80 105.70 172.20 95.90 119.25 197.40
20 63.37 68.90 85.87 109.20 177.10 98.70 123.75 205.10
21 64.91 71.00 87.94 112.70 182.00 100.80 128.25 211.40
22 66.45 72.40 90.70 116.20 187.60 103.60 132.00 217.70
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23 $67.99 $74.50 $92.77 $119.70 $192.50 $106.40 $135.75 $222.60
24 70.30 76.60 95.53 123.20 198.10 109.20 139.50 227.50
25 72.84 79.00 98.60 126.70 203.00 112.00 143.25 233.10
26 74.38 81.10 100.67 130.20 208.60 114.80 147.00 238.00
27 76.92 83.50 103.43 133.00 213.50 117.60 150.75 242.90
28 78.46 85.60 105.50 136.50 219.10 120.40 154.50 248.50
29 80.00 87.00 107.57 140.00 224.00 123.20 158.25 253.40
30 82.31 89.80 111.02 144.90 231.70 127.40 162.00 261.10
31 84.85 92.90 114.78 148.40 236.60 130.20 165.75 266.70
32 86.39 94.30 116.85 151.90 242.20 133.00 169.50 271.60
33 88.93 96.70 119.61 155.40 247.10 135.80 173.25 277.20
34 91.24 97.40 121.68 158.90 252.70 138.60 177.00 282.10
35 93.78 99.80 123.75 162.40 258.30 141.40 180.75 287.70
36 95.32 101.20 127.51 165.20 263.20 144.20 184.50 292.60
37 97.86 103.60 129.58 168.70 268.80 147.00 188.25 298.20
38 99.40 105.00 132.34 172.20 273.70 149.80 192.00 303.10
39 101.94 107.40 134.41 175.70 278.60 152.60 195.75 308.00
40 103.48 108.80 136.48 179.20 282.80 155.40 199.50 313.60
41 106.02 111.20 140.24 182.70 287.70 158.20 203.25 318.50
42 109.10 112.60 142.31 186.20 292.60 161.00 207.00 324.10
43 110.64 114.00 145.07 189.70 297.50 163.80 210.75 329.00
44 112.18 114.70 148.14 193.20 302.40 166.60 214.50 334.60
45 115.49 117.10 151.90 196.00 307.30 169.40 218.25 339.50
46 117.03 118.50 154.97 199.50 312.20 172.20 222.00 344.40
47 118.57 119.20 158.04 203.00 316.40 175.00 225.75 350.00
48 121.11 121.60 161.80 206.50 321.30 177.80 229.50 354.90
49 123.42 123.00 163.87 210.00 326.20 180.60 233.25 360.50
50 125.96 126.10 168.01 215.60 334.60 184.80 237.00 369.60
51 129.04 127.50 170.08 219.10 339.50 184.80 240.75 380.10
52 130.58 129.90 172.84 222.60 344.40 190.40 244.50 380.10
53 132.12 132.30 174.91 226.10 349.30 193.20 248.25 391.30
54 134.43 134.00 177.67 229.60 354.20 196.00 252.00 391.30
55 136.20 136.40 179.74 233.10 359.10 198.10 255.75 400.40
56 137.74 138.10 182.50 236.60 364.00 201.60 259.50 400.40
57 140.51 140.50 185.57 240.10 368.90 203.70 263.25 408.80
58 142.28 142.20 188.64 243.60 373.10 207.20 267.00 408.80
59 144.82 144.60 191.40 247.10 378.00 209.30 270.75 417.90
60 146.59 147.00 194.47 250.60 382.90 212.80 274.50 417.90
61 149.13 148.70 197.23 254.10 387.80 214.90 278.25 428.40
62 150.90 150.40 199.30 256.90 392.00 219.10 282.00 428.40
63 152.67 152.80 202.06 260.40 397.60 220.50 285.75 438.90
64 154.44 154.50 206.13 263.90 399.70 224.70 289.50 438.90
65 156.21 156.90 208.89 267.40 407.40 226.10 293.25 449.40
66 157.98 158.60 210.96 270.90 407.40 230.30 297.00 449.40
67 159.75 161.00 215.03 274.40 415.10 231.70 300.75 459.90
68 161.52 163.40 217.79 277.90 416.50 235.90 304.50 459.90
69 164.29 165.10 219.86 281.40 422.80 237.30 308.25 470.40
70 166.06 166.80 222.62 284.90 422.80 241.50 312.00 470.40

216.364 Non-Document Rates With 5-Piece Discount (Discounts apply only to customers who pay for postage online.)

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0.5 - - - - - - - -
1 $27.72 $28.60 $34.04 $36.60 $46.30 $40.40 $49.25 $59.04
2 31.57 31.50 36.66 39.50 52.40 43.00 51.50 69.12
3 33.88 35.70 39.28 44.80 60.20 46.90 55.25 78.48
4 36.19 38.50 42.90 49.70 70.00 51.10 59.50 86.40
5 38.50 42.00 47.52 54.60 79.10 56.00 62.75 96.48
6 40.04 44.10 50.82 59.50 88.20 59.50 68.00 105.12
7 42.35 46.20 53.46 63.70 96.60 63.70 71.25 113.76
8 43.89 49.70 56.76 68.60 105.00 67.20 75.50 122.40
9 45.43 51.80 60.06 73.50 114.10 70.70 78.75 131.04
10 47.74 53.90 62.70 77.70 123.90 74.90 84.00 136.80
11 49.28 56.00 66.00 81.20 130.90 78.40 88.50 148.32
12 50.82 58.10 68.64 85.40 137.90 81.20 92.25 156.96
13 53.13 60.20 70.62 88.90 144.90 84.00 96.75 165.60
14 54.67 61.60 73.26 92.40 151.90 86.80 100.50 173.52
15 56.21 63.70 75.24 95.90 160.30 91.70 104.25 182.16
16 58.52 65.80 77.22 100.10 166.60 94.50 108.00 190.08
17 60.06 67.90 79.86 103.60 172.20 97.30 111.75 198.00
18 61.60 70.00 81.84 107.10 177.10 100.10 116.25 205.92
19 65.91 74.10 84.48 110.60 182.70 102.90 120.75 213.84
20 68.99 76.90 88.46 115.50 187.60 105.70 125.25 221.76
21 70.53 79.00 90.44 119.00 192.50 107.80 129.75 228.24
22 74.07 82.40 95.08 122.50 198.10 110.60 133.50 234.72
23 75.61 84.50 97.06 126.00 203.00 113.40 137.25 239.76
24 78.92 87.60 100.70 129.50 208.60 116.20 141.00 244.80
25 80.46 89.00 102.68 133.00 213.50 119.00 144.75 250.56
26 83.00 91.40 106.98 136.50 219.10 121.80 148.50 255.60
27 84.54 92.10 109.62 139.30 224.00 124.60 152.25 260.64
28 87.08 95.20 112.60 142.80 229.60 127.40 156.00 266.40
29 88.62 96.60 114.58 146.30 234.50 130.20 159.75 271.44
30 90.93 99.40 117.88 151.20 242.20 134.40 163.50 279.36
31 92.47 101.50 120.52 154.70 247.10 137.20 167.25 285.12
32 94.01 102.90 122.50 158.20 252.70 140.00 171.00 290.16
33 97.55 106.30 127.14 161.70 257.60 142.80 174.75 295.92
34 99.86 107.70 129.12 165.20 263.20 145.60 178.50 300.96
35 101.40 109.10 131.10 168.70 268.80 148.40 182.25 310.32
36 102.94 110.50 133.74 171.50 273.70 151.20 186.00 315.36
37 104.48 111.90 135.72 175.00 279.30 154.00 189.75 321.12
38 106.02 113.30 138.36 178.50 284.20 156.80 193.50 326.16
39 107.56 114.70 140.34 182.00 289.10 159.60 197.25 331.20
40 112.10 119.10 145.32 187.60 293.30 162.40 201.00 336.96
41 113.64 120.50 147.96 191.10 298.20 165.20 204.75 342.00
42 118.72 123.90 151.94 194.60 303.10 168.00 208.50 347.76
43 120.26 125.30 154.58 198.10 308.00 170.80 212.25 352.80
44 121.80 126.00 156.56 201.60 312.90 173.60 216.00 358.56
45 124.11 127.40 159.20 206.50 317.80 176.40 219.75 363.60
46 126.65 129.80 162.18 210.00 322.70 179.20 223.50 365.04
47 128.19 130.50 164.16 213.50 326.90 182.00 227.25 370.80
48 131.73 133.90 168.80 217.00 331.80 184.80 231.00 375.84
49 133.27 135.30 170.78 220.50 336.70 187.60 234.75 381.60
50 134.04 137.40 174.74 224.00 345.10 191.80 238.50 390.96
51 137.12 138.80 176.72 227.50 348.60 193.20 242.25 401.76
52 138.66 140.20 179.36 231.00 353.50 197.40 246.00 401.76
53 142.20 143.60 183.34 234.50 358.40 200.20 249.75 413.28
54 144.51 144.30 185.98 238.00 363.30 203.00 253.50 413.28
55 145.28 145.70 187.96 241.50 368.20 205.10 257.25 422.64
56 146.82 146.40 190.60 245.00 373.10 208.60 261.00 422.64
57 148.59 148.80 193.58 248.50 378.00 210.70 264.75 431.28
58 149.36 149.50 195.56 252.00 382.20 214.20 268.50 431.28
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1
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2
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3
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8
59 $150.90 $150.90 $198.20 $255.50 $387.10 $216.30 $272.25 $440.64
60 150.90 152.30 200.18 259.00 392.00 219.80 276.00 440.64
61 154.44 157.10 204.82 262.50 396.90 221.90 279.75 451.44
62 155.21 157.80 206.80 265.30 401.10 226.10 283.50 451.44
63 155.98 159.20 209.44 268.80 406.70 227.50 287.25 462.24
64 158.75 161.90 213.42 272.30 408.80 231.70 291.00 462.24
65 159.52 163.30 216.06 275.80 416.50 233.10 294.75 473.04
66 160.29 164.00 218.04 279.30 416.50 237.30 298.50 473.04
67 161.06 165.40 220.02 282.80 424.20 238.70 302.25 483.84
68 162.83 167.80 223.66 286.30 425.60 242.90 306.00 483.84
69 163.60 168.50 225.64 289.80 431.90 244.30 309.75 494.64
70 164.37 169.20 228.28 293.30 431.90 248.50 313.50 494.64

216.365 Document Rates With 12-Piece Discount (Discounts apply only to customers who pay for postage online.)

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1
Rate
Group
2
Rate
Group
3
Rate
Group
4
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5
Rate
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6
Rate
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7
Rate
Group
8
0.5 $20.00 $20.00 $22.44 $22.76 $30.60 $26.44 $29.48 $44.20
1 24.75 24.12 27.13 30.60 35.36 31.96 33.12 51.00
2 28.50 27.20 30.82 35.36 44.20 37.40 37.44 60.52
3 30.00 31.28 35.51 40.12 53.72 42.16 43.20 68.68
4 32.25 34.00 40.20 44.88 63.24 46.24 48.96 76.16
5 34.50 37.40 44.89 49.64 72.08 51.00 54.00 84.32
6 36.00 39.44 48.24 54.40 80.92 54.40 59.04 92.48
7 38.25 41.48 50.92 58.48 89.08 58.48 64.08 100.64
8 39.75 44.20 53.60 63.24 97.24 61.88 69.12 108.80
9 41.25 46.24 56.95 68.00 106.08 65.28 74.16 116.96
10 43.50 47.60 59.63 70.72 112.20 69.36 79.20 122.40
11 45.00 49.64 61.64 74.12 119.00 71.40 83.52 129.88
12 46.50 51.68 64.32 78.20 125.80 74.12 87.84 138.04
13 48.75 53.72 66.33 81.60 132.60 76.84 91.44 146.20
14 50.25 55.08 69.01 85.00 139.40 79.56 95.04 153.68
15 51.75 57.12 71.02 88.40 145.52 82.28 98.64 161.84
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17 55.50 60.52 75.71 95.88 157.08 87.72 105.84 176.80
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20 61.75 66.96 83.41 106.08 172.04 95.88 118.80 199.24
21 63.25 69.00 85.42 109.48 176.80 97.92 123.12 205.36
22 64.75 70.36 88.10 112.88 182.24 100.64 126.72 211.48
23 66.25 72.40 90.11 116.28 187.00 103.36 130.32 216.24
24 68.50 74.44 92.79 119.68 192.44 106.08 133.92 221.00
25 71.00 76.80 95.80 123.08 197.20 108.80 137.52 226.44
26 72.50 78.84 97.81 126.48 202.64 111.52 141.12 231.20
27 75.00 81.20 100.49 129.20 207.40 114.24 144.72 235.96
28 76.50 83.24 102.50 132.60 212.84 116.96 148.32 241.40
29 78.00 84.60 104.51 136.00 217.60 119.68 151.92 246.16
30 80.25 87.32 107.86 140.76 225.08 123.76 155.52 253.64
31 82.75 90.36 111.54 144.16 229.84 126.48 159.12 259.08
32 84.25 91.72 113.55 147.56 235.28 129.20 162.72 263.84
33 86.75 94.08 116.23 150.96 240.04 131.92 166.32 269.28
34 89.00 94.76 118.24 154.36 245.48 134.64 169.92 274.04
35 91.50 97.12 120.25 157.76 250.92 137.36 173.52 279.48
36 93.00 98.48 123.93 160.48 255.68 140.08 177.12 284.24
37 95.50 100.84 125.94 163.88 261.12 142.80 180.72 289.68
38 97.00 102.20 128.62 167.28 265.88 145.52 184.32 294.44
39 99.50 104.56 130.63 170.68 270.64 148.24 187.92 299.20
40 101.00 105.92 132.64 174.08 274.72 150.96 191.52 304.64
41 103.50 108.28 136.32 177.48 279.48 153.68 195.12 309.40
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1
Rate
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2
Rate
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3
Rate
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4
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Rate
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8
42 $106.50 $109.64 $138.33 $180.88 $284.24 $156.40 $198.72 $314.84
43 108.00 111.00 141.01 184.28 289.00 159.12 202.32 319.60
44 109.50 111.68 144.02 187.68 293.76 161.84 205.92 325.04
45 112.75 114.04 147.70 190.40 298.52 164.56 209.52 329.80
46 114.25 115.40 150.71 193.80 303.28 167.28 213.12 334.56
47 115.75 116.08 153.72 197.20 307.36 170.00 216.72 340.00
48 118.25 118.44 157.40 200.60 312.12 172.72 220.32 344.76
49 120.50 119.80 159.41 204.00 316.88 175.44 223.92 350.20
50 123.00 122.84 163.43 209.44 325.04 179.52 227.52 359.04
51 126.00 124.20 165.44 212.84 329.80 179.52 231.12 369.24
52 127.50 126.56 168.12 216.24 334.56 184.96 234.72 369.24
53 129.00 128.92 170.13 219.64 339.32 187.68 238.32 380.12
54 131.25 130.60 172.81 223.04 344.08 190.40 241.92 380.12
55 133.00 132.96 174.82 226.44 348.84 192.44 245.52 388.96
56 134.50 134.64 177.50 229.84 353.60 195.84 249.12 388.96
57 137.25 137.00 180.51 233.24 358.36 197.88 252.72 397.12
58 139.00 138.68 183.52 236.64 362.44 201.28 256.32 397.12
59 141.50 141.04 186.20 240.04 367.20 203.32 259.92 405.96
60 143.25 143.40 189.21 243.44 371.96 206.72 263.52 405.96
61 145.75 145.08 191.89 246.84 376.72 208.76 267.12 416.16
62 147.50 146.76 193.90 249.56 380.80 212.84 270.72 416.16
63 149.25 149.12 196.58 252.96 386.24 214.20 274.32 426.36
64 151.00 150.80 200.59 256.36 388.28 218.28 277.92 426.36
65 152.75 153.16 203.27 259.76 395.76 219.64 281.52 436.56
66 154.50 154.84 205.28 263.16 395.76 223.72 285.12 436.56
67 156.25 157.20 209.29 266.56 403.24 225.08 288.72 446.76
68 158.00 159.56 211.97 269.96 404.60 229.16 292.32 446.76
69 160.75 161.24 213.98 273.36 410.72 230.52 295.92 456.96
70 162.50 162.92 216.66 276.76 410.72 234.60 299.52 456.96

216.366 Non-Document Rates With 12-Piece Discount (Discounts apply only to customers who pay for postage online.)

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1
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8
0.5 - - - - - - - -
1 $27.00 $27.46 $33.16 $34.20 $43.35 $37.28 $45.40 $55.76
2 30.75 30.15 35.64 36.75 48.80 39.40 47.44 65.28
3 33.00 34.17 38.12 41.60 55.90 42.88 50.84 74.12
4 35.25 36.85 41.60 46.15 65.00 46.72 54.60 81.60
5 37.50 40.20 46.08 50.70 73.45 51.20 57.36 91.12
6 39.00 42.21 49.28 55.25 81.90 54.40 62.12 99.28
7 41.25 44.22 51.84 59.15 89.70 58.24 64.88 107.44
8 42.75 47.57 55.04 63.70 97.50 61.44 68.64 115.60
9 44.25 49.58 58.24 68.25 105.95 64.64 71.40 123.76
10 46.50 51.59 60.80 72.15 115.05 68.48 76.16 129.20
11 48.00 53.60 64.00 75.40 121.55 71.68 80.24 140.08
12 49.50 55.61 66.56 79.30 128.05 74.24 83.64 148.24
13 51.75 57.62 68.48 82.55 134.55 76.80 87.72 156.40
14 53.25 58.96 71.04 85.80 141.05 79.36 91.12 163.88
15 54.75 60.97 72.96 89.05 148.85 83.84 94.52 172.04
16 57.00 62.98 74.88 92.95 154.70 86.40 97.92 179.52
17 58.50 64.99 77.44 96.20 159.90 88.96 101.32 187.00
18 60.00 67.00 79.36 99.45 164.45 91.52 105.40 194.48
19 64.25 71.01 81.92 102.70 169.65 94.08 109.48 201.96
20 67.25 73.69 85.84 107.25 174.20 96.64 113.56 209.44
21 68.75 75.70 87.76 110.50 178.75 98.56 117.64 215.56
22 72.25 79.04 92.32 113.75 183.95 101.12 121.04 221.68
23 73.75 81.05 94.24 117.00 188.50 103.68 124.44 226.44
24 77.00 84.06 97.80 120.25 193.70 106.24 127.84 231.20
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1
Rate
Group
2
Rate
Group
3
Rate
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4
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5
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6
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7
Rate
Group
8
25 $78.50 $85.40 $99.72 $123.50 $198.25 $108.80 $131.24 $236.64
26 81.00 87.74 103.92 126.75 203.45 111.36 134.64 241.40
27 82.50 88.41 106.48 129.35 208.00 113.92 138.04 246.16
28 85.00 91.42 109.40 132.60 213.20 116.48 141.44 251.60
29 86.50 92.76 111.32 135.85 217.75 119.04 144.84 256.36
30 88.75 95.44 114.52 140.40 224.90 122.88 148.24 263.84
31 90.25 97.45 117.08 143.65 229.45 125.44 151.64 269.28
32 91.75 98.79 119.00 146.90 234.65 128.00 155.04 274.04
33 95.25 102.13 123.56 150.15 239.20 130.56 158.44 279.48
34 97.50 103.47 125.48 153.40 244.40 133.12 161.84 284.24
35 99.00 104.81 127.40 156.65 249.60 135.68 165.24 293.08
36 100.50 106.15 129.96 159.25 254.15 138.24 168.64 297.84
37 102.00 107.49 131.88 162.50 259.35 140.80 172.04 303.28
38 103.50 108.83 134.44 165.75 263.90 143.36 175.44 308.04
39 105.00 110.17 136.36 169.00 268.45 145.92 178.84 312.80
40 109.50 114.51 141.28 174.20 272.35 148.48 182.24 318.24
41 111.00 115.85 143.84 177.45 276.90 151.04 185.64 323.00
42 116.00 119.19 147.76 180.70 281.45 153.60 189.04 328.44
43 117.50 120.53 150.32 183.95 286.00 156.16 192.44 333.20
44 119.00 121.20 152.24 187.20 290.55 158.72 195.84 338.64
45 121.25 122.54 154.80 191.75 295.10 161.28 199.24 343.40
46 123.75 124.88 157.72 195.00 299.65 163.84 202.64 344.76
47 125.25 125.55 159.64 198.25 303.55 166.40 206.04 350.20
48 128.75 128.89 164.20 201.50 308.10 168.96 209.44 354.96
49 130.25 130.23 166.12 204.75 312.65 171.52 212.84 360.40
50 131.00 132.24 169.96 208.00 320.45 175.36 216.24 369.24
51 134.00 133.58 171.88 211.25 323.70 176.64 219.64 379.44
52 135.50 134.92 174.44 214.50 328.25 180.48 223.04 379.44
53 139.00 138.26 178.36 217.75 332.80 183.04 226.44 390.32
54 141.25 138.93 180.92 221.00 337.35 185.60 229.84 390.32
55 142.00 140.27 182.84 224.25 341.90 187.52 233.24 399.16
56 143.50 140.94 185.40 227.50 346.45 190.72 236.64 399.16
57 145.25 143.28 188.32 230.75 351.00 192.64 240.04 407.32
58 146.00 143.95 190.24 234.00 354.90 195.84 243.44 407.32
59 147.50 145.29 192.80 237.25 359.45 197.76 246.84 416.16
60 147.50 146.63 194.72 240.50 364.00 200.96 250.24 416.16
61 151.00 151.31 199.28 243.75 368.55 202.88 253.64 426.36
62 151.75 151.98 201.20 246.35 372.45 206.72 257.04 426.36
63 152.50 153.32 203.76 249.60 377.65 208.00 260.44 436.56
64 155.25 155.99 207.68 252.85 379.60 211.84 263.84 436.56
65 156.00 157.33 210.24 256.10 386.75 213.12 267.24 446.76
66 156.75 158.00 212.16 259.35 386.75 216.96 270.64 446.76
67 157.50 159.34 214.08 262.60 393.90 218.24 274.04 456.96
68 159.25 161.68 217.64 265.85 395.20 222.08 277.44 456.96
69 160.00 162.35 219.56 269.10 401.05 223.36 280.84 467.16
70 160.75 163.02 222.12 272.35 401.05 227.20 284.24 467.16

216.367 Document Rates With 20-Piece Discount (Discounts apply only to customers who pay for postage online.)

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1
Rate
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2
Rate
Group
3
Rate
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4
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5
Rate
Group
6
Rate
Group
7
Rate
Group
8
0.5 $19.52 $19.25 $21.80 $21.80 $29.25 $25.45 $28.80 $42.25
1 24.09 23.10 26.35 29.25 33.80 30.55 32.20 48.75
2 27.74 26.00 29.90 33.80 42.25 35.75 36.40 57.85
3 29.20 29.90 34.45 38.35 51.35 40.30 42.00 65.65
4 31.39 32.50 39.00 42.90 60.45 44.20 47.60 72.80
5 33.58 35.75 43.55 47.45 68.90 48.75 52.50 80.60
6 35.04 37.70 46.80 52.00 77.35 52.00 57.40 88.40
7 37.23 39.65 49.40 55.90 85.15 55.90 62.30 96.20
8 38.69 42.25 52.00 60.45 92.95 59.15 67.20 104.00
9 40.15 44.20 55.25 65.00 101.40 62.40 72.10 111.80
10 42.34 45.50 57.85 67.60 107.25 66.30 77.00 117.00
11 43.80 47.45 59.80 70.85 113.75 68.25 81.20 124.15
12 45.26 49.40 62.40 74.75 120.25 70.85 85.40 131.95
13 47.45 51.35 64.35 78.00 126.75 73.45 88.90 139.75
14 48.91 52.65 66.95 81.25 133.25 76.05 92.40 146.90
15 50.37 54.60 68.90 84.50 139.10 78.65 95.90 154.70
16 52.56 56.55 70.85 88.40 144.95 81.25 99.40 161.85
17 54.02 57.85 73.45 91.65 150.15 83.85 102.90 169.00
18 55.48 59.80 75.40 94.90 154.70 86.45 107.10 176.15
19 58.67 62.75 78.00 98.15 159.90 89.05 111.30 183.30
20 60.13 64.05 80.95 101.40 164.45 91.65 115.50 190.45
21 61.59 66.00 82.90 104.65 169.00 93.60 119.70 196.30
22 63.05 67.30 85.50 107.90 174.20 96.20 123.20 202.15
23 64.51 69.25 87.45 111.15 178.75 98.80 126.70 206.70
24 66.70 71.20 90.05 114.40 183.95 101.40 130.20 211.25
25 69.16 73.50 93.00 117.65 188.50 104.00 133.70 216.45
26 70.62 75.45 94.95 120.90 193.70 106.60 137.20 221.00
27 73.08 77.75 97.55 123.50 198.25 109.20 140.70 225.55
28 74.54 79.70 99.50 126.75 203.45 111.80 144.20 230.75
29 76.00 81.00 101.45 130.00 208.00 114.40 147.70 235.30
30 78.19 83.60 104.70 134.55 215.15 118.30 151.20 242.45
31 80.65 86.55 108.30 137.80 219.70 120.90 154.70 247.65
32 82.11 87.85 110.25 141.05 224.90 123.50 158.20 252.20
33 84.57 90.15 112.85 144.30 229.45 126.10 161.70 257.40
34 86.76 90.80 114.80 147.55 234.65 128.70 165.20 261.95
35 89.22 93.10 116.75 150.80 239.85 131.30 168.70 267.15
36 90.68 94.40 120.35 153.40 244.40 133.90 172.20 271.70
37 93.14 96.70 122.30 156.65 249.60 136.50 175.70 276.90
38 94.60 98.00 124.90 159.90 254.15 139.10 179.20 281.45
39 97.06 100.30 126.85 163.15 258.70 141.70 182.70 286.00
40 98.52 101.60 128.80 166.40 262.60 144.30 186.20 291.20
41 100.98 103.90 132.40 169.65 267.15 146.90 189.70 295.75
42 103.90 105.20 134.35 172.90 271.70 149.50 193.20 300.95
43 105.36 106.50 136.95 176.15 276.25 152.10 196.70 305.50
44 106.82 107.15 139.90 179.40 280.80 154.70 200.20 310.70
45 110.01 109.45 143.50 182.00 285.35 157.30 203.70 315.25
46 111.47 110.75 146.45 185.25 289.90 159.90 207.20 319.80
47 112.93 111.40 149.40 188.50 293.80 162.50 210.70 325.00
48 115.39 113.70 153.00 191.75 298.35 165.10 214.20 329.55
49 117.58 115.00 154.95 195.00 302.90 167.70 217.70 334.75
50 120.04 117.95 158.85 200.20 310.70 171.60 221.20 343.20
51 122.96 119.25 160.80 203.45 315.25 171.60 224.70 352.95
52 124.42 121.55 163.40 206.70 319.80 176.80 228.20 352.95
53 125.88 123.85 165.35 209.95 324.35 179.40 231.70 363.35
54 128.07 125.50 167.95 213.20 328.90 182.00 235.20 363.35
55 129.80 127.80 169.90 216.45 333.45 183.95 238.70 371.80
56 131.26 129.45 172.50 219.70 338.00 187.20 242.20 371.80
57 133.99 131.75 175.45 222.95 342.55 189.15 245.70 379.60
58 135.72 133.40 178.40 226.20 346.45 192.40 249.20 379.60
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1
Rate
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2
Rate
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3
Rate
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4
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5
Rate
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6
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7
Rate
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8
59 $138.18 $135.70 $181.00 $229.45 $351.00 $194.35 $252.70 $388.05
60 139.91 138.00 183.95 232.70 355.55 197.60 256.20 388.05
61 142.37 139.65 186.55 235.95 360.10 199.55 259.70 397.80
62 144.10 141.30 188.50 238.55 364.00 203.45 263.20 397.80
63 145.83 143.60 191.10 241.80 369.20 204.75 266.70 407.55
64 147.56 145.25 195.05 245.05 371.15 208.65 270.20 407.55
65 149.29 147.55 197.65 248.30 378.30 209.95 273.70 417.30
66 151.02 149.20 199.60 251.55 378.30 213.85 277.20 417.30
67 152.75 151.50 203.55 254.80 385.45 215.15 280.70 427.05
68 154.48 153.80 206.15 258.05 386.75 219.05 284.20 427.05
69 157.21 155.45 208.10 261.30 392.60 220.35 287.70 436.80
70 158.94 157.10 210.70 264.55 392.60 224.25 291.20 436.80

216.368 Non-Document Rates With 20-Piece Discount (Discounts apply only to customers who pay for postage online.)

Weight Not Over (Lbs.) Rate
Group
1
Rate
Group
2
Rate
Group
3
Rate
Group
4
Rate
Group
5
Rate
Group
6
Rate
Group
7
Rate
Group
8
0.5 - - - - - - - -
1 $26.28 $26.70 $32.28 $33.76 $41.58 $36.24 $43.75 $53.30
2 29.93 29.25 34.62 34.10 44.64 38.20 45.70 62.40
3 32.12 33.15 37.96 39.68 53.32 41.54 48.95 70.85
4 34.31 35.75 40.30 44.02 62.00 45.26 52.50 78.00
5 36.50 39.00 44.64 48.36 70.06 49.60 55.05 87.10
6 37.96 40.95 47.74 52.70 78.12 52.70 59.60 94.90
7 40.15 42.90 50.22 56.42 85.56 56.42 62.15 102.70
8 41.61 46.15 53.32 60.76 93.00 59.52 65.70 110.50
9 43.07 48.10 56.42 65.10 101.06 62.62 68.25 118.30
10 45.26 50.05 58.90 68.82 109.74 66.34 72.80 123.50
11 46.72 52.00 62.00 71.92 115.94 69.44 76.70 133.90
12 48.18 53.95 64.48 75.64 122.14 71.92 79.95 141.70
13 50.37 55.90 66.34 78.74 128.34 74.40 83.85 149.50
14 51.83 57.20 68.82 81.84 134.54 76.88 87.10 156.65
15 53.29 59.15 70.68 84.94 141.98 81.22 90.35 164.45
16 55.48 61.10 72.54 88.66 147.56 83.70 93.60 171.60
17 56.94 63.05 75.02 91.76 152.52 86.18 96.85 178.75
18 58.40 65.00 76.88 94.86 156.86 88.66 100.75 185.90
19 62.59 68.95 79.36 97.96 161.82 91.14 104.65 193.05
20 65.51 71.55 83.22 102.30 166.16 93.62 108.55 200.20
21 66.97 73.50 85.08 105.40 170.50 95.48 112.45 206.05
22 70.43 76.80 89.56 108.50 175.46 97.96 115.70 211.90
23 71.89 78.75 91.42 111.60 179.80 100.44 118.95 216.45
24 75.08 81.70 94.90 114.70 184.76 102.92 122.20 221.00
25 76.54 83.00 96.76 117.80 189.10 105.40 125.45 226.20
26 79.00 85.30 100.86 120.90 194.06 107.88 128.70 230.75
27 80.46 85.95 103.34 123.38 198.40 110.36 131.95 235.30
28 82.92 88.90 106.20 126.48 203.36 112.84 135.20 240.50
29 84.38 90.20 108.06 129.58 207.70 115.32 138.45 245.05
30 86.57 92.80 111.16 133.92 214.52 119.04 141.70 252.20
31 88.03 94.75 113.64 137.02 218.86 121.52 144.95 257.40
32 89.49 96.05 115.50 140.12 223.82 124.00 148.20 261.95
33 92.95 99.35 119.98 143.22 228.16 126.48 151.45 267.15
34 95.14 100.65 121.84 146.32 233.12 128.96 154.70 271.70
35 96.60 101.95 123.70 149.42 238.08 131.44 157.95 280.15
36 98.06 103.25 126.18 151.90 242.42 133.92 161.20 284.70
Weight Not Over (Lbs.) Rate
Group
1
Rate
Group
2
Rate
Group
3
Rate
Group
4
Rate
Group
5
Rate
Group
6
Rate
Group
7
Rate
Group
8
37 $99.52 $104.55 $128.04 $155.00 $247.38 $136.40 $164.45 $289.90
38 100.98 105.85 130.52 158.10 251.72 138.88 167.70 294.45
39 102.44 107.15 132.38 161.20 256.06 141.36 170.95 299.00
40 106.90 111.45 137.24 166.16 259.78 143.84 174.20 304.20
41 108.36 112.75 139.72 169.26 264.12 146.32 177.45 308.75
42 113.28 116.05 143.58 172.36 268.46 148.80 180.70 313.95
43 114.74 117.35 146.06 175.46 272.80 151.28 183.95 318.50
44 116.20 118.00 147.92 178.56 277.14 153.76 187.20 323.70
45 118.39 119.30 150.40 182.90 281.48 156.24 190.45 328.25
46 120.85 121.60 153.26 186.00 285.82 158.72 193.70 329.55
47 122.31 122.25 155.12 189.10 289.54 161.20 196.95 334.75
48 125.77 125.55 159.60 192.20 293.88 163.68 200.20 339.30
49 127.23 126.85 161.46 195.30 298.22 166.16 203.45 344.50
50 127.96 128.80 165.18 198.40 305.66 169.88 206.70 352.95
51 130.88 130.10 167.04 201.50 308.76 171.12 209.95 362.70
52 132.34 131.40 169.52 204.60 313.10 174.84 213.20 362.70
53 135.80 134.70 173.38 207.70 317.44 177.32 216.45 373.10
54 137.99 135.35 175.86 210.80 321.78 179.80 219.70 373.10
55 138.72 136.65 177.72 213.90 326.12 181.66 222.95 381.55
56 140.18 137.30 180.20 217.00 330.46 184.76 226.20 381.55
57 141.91 139.60 183.06 220.10 334.80 186.62 229.45 389.35
58 142.64 140.25 184.92 223.20 338.52 189.72 232.70 389.35
59 144.10 141.55 187.40 226.30 342.86 191.58 235.95 397.80
60 144.10 142.85 189.26 229.40 347.20 194.68 239.20 397.80
61 147.56 147.45 193.74 232.50 351.54 196.54 242.45 407.55
62 148.29 148.10 195.60 234.98 355.26 200.26 245.70 407.55
63 149.02 149.40 198.08 238.08 360.22 201.50 248.95 417.30
64 151.75 152.05 201.94 241.18 362.08 205.22 252.20 417.30
65 152.48 153.35 204.42 244.28 368.90 206.46 255.45 427.05
66 153.21 154.00 206.28 247.38 368.90 210.18 258.70 427.05
67 153.94 155.30 208.14 250.48 375.72 211.42 261.95 436.80
68 155.67 157.60 211.62 253.58 376.96 215.14 265.20 436.80
69 156.40 158.25 213.48 256.68 382.54 216.38 268.45 446.55
70 157.13 158.90 215.96 259.78 382.54 220.10 271.70 446.55

- Business Initiatives, Expedited/Package Services, 8-9-01

IMM REVISION

On-Call and Scheduled Pickup Service for Global Express Guaranteed

To further increase revenue opportunities by meeting customer needs, Global Express GuaranteedTM service options are expanding. The newest enhancements to Global Express Guarantee, the Postal Service's premier expedited international service, are (1) On-call and Scheduled Pickup Service and (2) Online Postage Payment and Discounted Rates.

(See also "IMM Revision: Online Postage Payment and Discounted Rates for Global Express Guaranteed" on page 1 and "Service Talk: Expanded Service Options for Global Express Guaranteed" on page 28.)

Effective August 22, 2001, International Mail Manual (IMM) 213.3 is revised to change the pickup policy for Global Express Guaranteed. The revised policy adds the availability of On-Call and Scheduled Pickup services for Global Express Guaranteed. This revised pickup service is available only for addresses in ZIP Code areas that accept Global Express Guaranteed. Call Center agent applications have been updated to include participating Global Express Guaranteed acceptance ZIP Codes and associated cutoff times.

We will incorporate these changes into the printed version of IMM Issue 26 and into the monthly update of the online IMM available via the Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov/.

International Mail Manual (IMM)

2 Conditions for Mailing

210 Global Express Guaranteed

213 Service Areas

213.3 Pickup Service

[Revise 213.3 to read as follows:]

On-call and scheduled pickup services are available for an added charge of $10.25 for each pickup stop, regardless of the number of pieces picked up. Only one pickup fee will be charged if domestic Express Mail, International Express Mail, domestic Priority Mail, International Parcel Post, and/or domestic Parcel Post is picked up at the same time. No pickup fee will be charged when Global Express Guaranteed is picked up during a delivery stop or during a scheduled stop made to collect other mail not subject to a pickup fee. Pickup service is provided in accordance with DMM D010.

- Business Initiatives,Expedited/Package Services, 8-9-01

PUBLICATION 141 REVISION

Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide

The following are required revisions for the recently published Publication 141, Global Express GuaranteedTM Service Guide, Volume 7, dated May 15, 2001.

We will incorporate these changes into the next printed version of Publication 141. In the interim, please note the following revisions, and insert the corrected pages (see pages 15-20) into your copy of Publication 141.

Publication 141, Global Express GuaranteedTM Service Guide

[Under "Standard Prohibited Items - Not acceptable for transport," jewelry and money orders are revised. Note: Each individual country listing says money orders are not allowed; however, they are allowed if issued by the U.S. Postal Service or a financial institution. Under "Negotiable Instruments," "Non-Bearer Form," the first two paragraphs are revised. Replace pages 5 and 6, provided on pages 15-16 of this Postal Bulletin.]

[Under "Canada," "DOX," footnotes (1), (2), and (3) are revised. Replace pages 159 and 160, provided on pages 17-18 of this Postal Bulletin.]

[Under "Israel," "Special Requirements or Value Limits," the value limit is revised. Replace pages 325 and 326, provided on pages 19-20 of this Postal Bulletin.]

[Note that $2,499 is the Value Limit for each of the following countries: Anguilla, Antiqua, Bahamas, Bahrain, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Lithuania, Oman, Saudia Arabia, and Vanuata.]

[Note that the following Global Express Guaranteed destinations do not offer Non Documents (WPX) service: Cuba, Egypt, French Guiana, Iran, and Syria.]

- Business Initiatives,Expedited/Package Services, 8-9-01

Replacement page 5 of Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide. A D-link is provided.

[D-Link]

Replacement page 6 of Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide. A D-link is provided.

[D-Link]

Replacement page 159 of Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide. A D-link is provided.

[D-Link]

Replacement page 160 of Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide. A D-link is provided.

[D-Link]

Replacement page 325 of Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide. A D-link is provided.

[D-Link]

Replacement page 326 of Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide. A D-link is provided.

[D-Link]

NEW EDITION

International Mail Manual Issue 25

Copies of International Mail Manual (IMM) Issue 25 (dated July 2001) were recently shipped to all Postal Service installations. All previous issues of the IMM are obsolete, so recycle them.

Anyone who needs additional copies of IMM 25 may order them by one of the following means:

· Touch Tone Order Entry: Call 1-800-332-0317, Option 1, then Option 2.

· cc:Mail: Send an F3Fill-completed PS Form 7380, MDC Supply Requisition, to MDC Customer Service at TOKS001L.

· Official Mail: Mail a completed PS Form 7380 to the MDC at the following address:

SUPPLY REQUISITIONS
500 SW GARY ORMSBY DR
TOPEKA KS 66624-9702

The relevant ordering information for IMM 25 is as follows:

PSN: 7610-02-000-9904
PSIN: IMMISSUE
Unit of Issue: EA
Quick Pick #: 032
Bulk Pack Quantity: 14
Price: $2.3328 each
Edition Date: July 2001

IMM 25 can be accessed via the USPS Intranet home page at http://blue.usps.gov; click Information, then Policies and Procedures, then Manuals, and finally International Mail Manual. The online version is updated, on a biweekly basis, to reflect any changes in the most recent issue of the Postal Bulletin. Since the online version is always more current than the existing printed version, anyone with Intranet access should check the online version, if practicable, when responding to customer inquiries about international mail issues.

- Marketing, International Business, 8-9-01

ICM UPDATE

International Customized Mail

On April 30, 2001, the Postal Service amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated January 15, 1999. The Agreement was published in Postal Bulletin 21996 (4-22-99, page 72). The Amendment modifies the Agreement to extend the existing Agreement and to insert Global Express Mail (EMS) and Airmail Parcel Post (APP) services in place of Global Package Link service that will become effective on May 1, 2001. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this qualifying mailer and hereby makes public the following information regarding this Amendment:

a. Term: May 1, 2001, through June 15, 2001.

b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS) and Airmail Parcel Post (APP).

c. Destination countries: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

d. Services provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to:

1. Furnish Mailer with the Postal Service equipment and supplies required for using Qualifying Mail.

2. Provide Mailer with any training necessary to prepare mail shipments in conformity with the requirements for Qualifying Mail.

3. Provide Mailer with technical assistance necessary to prepare the necessary information linkages, electronic data files, and data exchanges.

4. Transport Qualifying Mail to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authority.

5. Return EMS items refused by an addressee and undeliverable items to the Mailer at no charge provided that the return rate is no more than four (4) percent of total volume. Return APP items refused by an addressee and undeliverable items to the Mailer in accordance with IMM.

6. Furnish Mailer with tracking reports and delivery performance reports on a regular basis.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to tender an annualized minimum of 100,000 pieces of EMS and/or APP and to tender a combined annualized minimum of 3.0 million pieces of other combined international mail to the Postal Service.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Establish the necessary linkages with the Postal Service.

2. Exchange electronic information with the Postal Service according to the instructions the Postal Service provides.

3. Provide the Postal Service with notification of new permit numbers used for Qualifying Mail, 1 week in advance of using the new permit numbers.

4. Provide the appropriate Postal Service acceptance sites a schedule of mailings, including the intended date, weight, volume, and location where mail will originate, in accordance with the instructions the Postal Service provides.

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage of Qualifying Mail according to the rate chart in Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1
Airmail Parcel Post (APP)

Weight Not Over (Pounds) Japan
1 $5.87
2 $10.06
3 $14.24
4 $18.43

Global Express Mail (EMS)

Weight Not Over (Pounds) Japan
0.5 $13.27
1 $15.86
2 $18.45
3 $21.04
4 $23.64
5 $26.07
6 $28.21
7 $30.35
8 $32.48
9 $34.62
10 $36.78
11 $38.90
12 $41.04
13 $43.18
14 $45.32
Weight Not Over (Pounds) Japan
15 $47.45
16 $49.59
17 $51.73
18 $53.87
19 $56.01
20 $58.15
21 $60.29
22 $62.43
23 $64.56
24 $66.70
25 $68.84
26 $70.98
27 $73.12
28 $75.26
29 $77.40
30 $79.54
31 $81.67
32 $83.81
33 $85.95
34 $88.09
35 $90.23
36 $92.37
37 $94.51
38 $96.65
39 $98.78
40 $100.92
41 $103.06
42 $105.20
43 $107.34
44 $109.48
45 $111.62
46 $113.76
47 $115.89
48 $118.03
49 $120.17
50 $122.31
51 $124.45
52 $126.59
53 $128.72
54 $130.87
55 $133.00
56 $135.14
57 $137.28
58 $139.42
59 $141.56
60 $143.70
61 $145.84
62 $147.98
63 $150.11
64 $152.25
65 $154.39
66 $156.53

- International Business, 8-9-01

ICM UPDATE

International Customized Mail

On April 30, 2001, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a qualifying mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service hereby makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: May 1, 2001, through April 31, 2003.

b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS) and Airmail Parcel Post (APP). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for Qualifying Mail.

c. Destination countries: Canada and Japan.

d. Services provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to:

1. Furnish Mailer with the equipment and supplies necessary for the use of Qualifying Mail.

2. Furnish Mailer with tracking reports and delivery performance reports on a regular basis.

3. Provide Mailer with the preparation requirements for Qualifying Mail and any training necessary to prepare Qualifying Mail in conformity with Postal Service requirements.

4. Provide Mailer with technical assistance necessary to prepare the necessary information linkages, electronic data files, and data exchanges.

5. Transport Qualifying Mail to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authority.

6. Return EMS items refused by an addressee and undeliverable items to Mailer at no charge provided that the return rate is no more than four (4) percent of total volume.

7. Return APP items refused by an addressee and undeliverable items to Mailer in accordance with IMM.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum volume of 12,500 packages of Qualifying Mail.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Establish the necessary linkages with the Postal Service.

2. Exchange electronic information with the Postal Service according to instructions the Postal Service provides.

3. Provide the Postal Service with notification of new permit numbers used for Qualifying Mail, 1 week in advance of using the new permit numbers.

4. Provide the appropriate Postal Service acceptance sites with schedule of mailings including the intended date, weight, volume, and location where mail will originate, in accordance with instructions the Postal Service provides.

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage and return service fees of Qualifying Mail according to the rate chart in Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1
Return Service Fees

Weight Not Over (Pounds) Canada Japan
1 $7.25 $7.20
2 8.25 9.80
3 9.00 12.40
4 9.75 15.00
5 10.50 17.60
6 11.25 20.20
7 12.00 22.80
8 12.75 25.40
9 13.75 28.00
10 14.25 30.60
11 15.00 33.20
12 15.75 35.80
13 16.50 38.40
14 17.25 41.00
15 18.00 43.70
16 19.00 48.00
17 19.75 50.70
18 20.50 53.50
19 21.25 56.20
20 22.00 58.90
21 22.50 63.90
22 23.25 66.70
23 24.25 69.50
24 25.00 72.30
25 25.75 75.10
26 26.50 77.90
27 27.25 80.70
28 28.00 83.50
29 29.00 86.30
30 29.75 89.10
31 30.50 91.90
32 31.00 94.70
33 31.75 97.50
34 32.50 100.40
35 33.25 103.20
36 34.25 106.00
37 35.00 108.80
38 35.75 111.60
39 36.50 114.40
40 37.25 117.20
41 38.00 120.00
42 38.75 122.80
43 39.75 125.60
44 40.25 128.40
Weight Not Over (Pounds) Canada Japan
45 $41.00 $130.00
46 41.75 131.20
47 42.50 132.40
48 43.25 133.20
49 44.00 134.60
50 45.00 135.20
51 45.75 136.20
52 46.50 137.40
53 47.25 138.60
54 48.00 141.60
55 48.50 143.40
56 49.25 146.00
57 50.25 148.00
58 51.00 150.00
59 51.75 152.00
60 52.50 154.00
61 53.25 156.00
62 54.00 158.00
63 54.75 160.00
64 55.75 162.00
65 56.50 164.00
66 57.00 168.00
67 - 170.00
68 - 172.00
69 - 174.00
70 - 176.00

Global Express Mail (EMS)

Weight Not Over (Pounds) Japan Canada
1 $16.70 $11.14
2 19.45 11.55
3 22.20 12.24
4 24.96 12.78
5 27.54 13.47
6 29.81 14.70
7 32.08 15.93
8 34.35 17.16
9 36.62 18.39
10 38.89 19.62
11 41.16 20.85
12 43.43 22.09
13 45.70 23.32
14 47.97 24.55
15 50.24 25.78
16 52.52 27.01
17 54.79 28.24
18 57.06 29.47
19 59.33 30.70
20 61.60 31.94
21 63.87 33.17
22 66.14 34.40
23 68.41 35.63
24 70.68 36.86
25 72.95 38.09
26 75.22 39.32
27 77.49 40.55
Weight Not Over (Pounds) Japan Canada
28 $79.76 $41.79
29 82.04 43.02
30 84.31 44.25
31 86.58 45.48
32 88.85 46.71
33 91.12 47.94
34 93.39 49.17
35 95.66 50.40
36 97.93 51.63
37 100.20 52.87
38 102.47 54.10
39 104.74 55.33
40 107.01 56.56
41 109.28 57.79
42 111.55 59.02
43 113.83 60.25
44 116.10 61.48
45 118.37 62.72
46 120.64 63.95
47 122.91 65.18
48 125.18 66.41
49 127.45 67.64
50 129.72 68.87
51 131.99 70.10
52 134.26 71.33
53 136.53 72.57
54 138.80 73.80
55 141.07 75.03
56 143.34 76.26
57 145.62 77.49
58 147.89 78.72
59 150.16 79.95
60 152.43 81.18
61 154.70 82.41
62 156.97 83.65
63 159.24 84.88
64 161.51 86.11
65 163.78 87.34
66 166.05 88.57

Airmail Parcel Post (APP)

Weight Not Over (Pounds) Japan Canada
1 $5.97 $9.25
2 10.24 9.25
3 14.52 9.78
4 18.79 10.44
5 blank 11.10
6 blank 11.68
7 blank 12.26
8 blank 12.84
9 blank 13.43
10 blank 14.01
11 blank 14.59
12 blank 15.17
13 blank 15.75
14 blank 16.33
Weight Not Over (Pounds) Japan Canada
15 blank $16.91
16 blank 17.49
17 blank 18.08
18 blank 18.66
19 blank 19.24
20 blank 19.82
21 blank 20.40
22 blank 20.98
23 blank 21.56
24 blank 22.14
25 blank 22.73
26 blank 23.31
27 blank 23.89
28 blank 24.47
29 blank 25.05
30 blank 25.63
31 blank 26.21
32 blank 26.79
33 blank 27.38
34 blank 27.96
35 blank 28.54
36 blank 29.12
37 blank 29.70
38 blank 30.28
39 blank 30.86
40 blank 31.44
Weight Not Over (Pounds) Japan Canada
41 blank $32.03
42 blank 32.61
43 blank 33.19
44 blank 33.77
45 blank 34.35
46 blank 34.93
47 blank 35.51
48 blank 36.09
49 blank 36.68
50 blank 37.26
51 blank 37.84
52 blank 38.42
53 blank 39.00
54 blank 39.58
55 blank 40.16
56 blank 40.74
57 blank 41.33
58 blank 41.91
59 blank 42.49
60 blank 43.07
61 blank 43.65
62 blank 44.23
63 blank 44.81
64 blank 45.39
65 blank 45.98
66 blank 46.56

- International Business, 8-9-01

ICM UPDATE

International Customized Mail

On May 9, 2001, the Postal Service amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated August 17, 1998. The Agreement was published in Postal Bulletin 22044 (2-22-01, page 56). The Amendment modifies the Agreement to govern the Mailer's use of International Customized Mail (ICM) service for a one-time mailing for a specific customer using Global Direct Lettermail Oversize rates into Canada. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this qualifying mailer and hereby makes public the following information regarding this Amendment:

a. Term: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

b. Type of mail: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

c. Destination country: Canada.

d. Services provided by the Postal Service: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

e. Minimum volume commitments: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

f. Worksharing: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage according to the rate chart in Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Weight (Not Over) Rate
3 oz. $0.77
4 1.11
5 1.11
6 1.11
7 1.11
8 1.44

- International Business, 8-9-01

ICM UPDATE

International Customized Mail

On June 11, 2001, the Postal Service amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated January 1, 2001. The Agreement was published in Postal Bulletin 22044 (2-22-01, page 53). The Amendment modifies the Agreement to modify the manner in which the rate structure for Global Express Mail (EMS) is expressed. The rates for EMS will no longer be expressed in terms of a per- piece and per-pound price. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this qualifying mailer and hereby makes public the following information regarding this Amendment:

a. Term: July 2, 2001, through December 31, 2004.

b. Type of mail: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

c. Destination countries: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

e. Minimum volume commitments: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

f. Worksharing: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage for Qualifying Mail in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

Country Group Percent Discount off the Nondiscounted Published Rates in Effect on the Date of Mailing
1 Canada 15.5%
2 Mexico 15.5
3 United Kingdom 15.5
4 Japan 15.5
5 China 15.5
6 15.5
7 15.5
8 15.5
9 15.5
10 15.5
11 15.5
12 15.5

- International Business, 8-9-01

ICM UPDATE

International Customized Mail

On June 11, 2001, the Postal Service amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated January 1, 2001. The Agreement was published in Postal Bulletin 22044 (2-22-01, page 53). The Amendment modifies the Agreement to add Airmail M-bags as Qualifying Mail. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this qualifying mailer and hereby makes public the following information regarding this Amendment:

a. Term: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

b. Type of mail: Airmail M-bags. Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for Qualifying Mail.

c. Destination countries: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

d. Services provided by the Postal Service: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

e. Minimum volume commitments: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to drop ship at least 99 percent of Qualifying Mail at any International Service Center (ISC) location.

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate fifteen and one half (15.50) percent discount off of nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing for M-bags.

- International Business, 8-9-01

ICM UPDATE

International Customized Mail

On June 19, 2001, the Postal Service amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated January 15, 1999. The Agreement was published in Postal Bulletin 21996 (4-22-99, page 72). The Amendment modifies the Agreement to modify the Global Express Mail (EMS) and Airmail Parcel Post rates to Japan, or packages up to 66 pounds to Japan, and to extend the terms of Amendment One through the remainder of the Agreement. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this qualifying mailer and hereby makes public the following information regarding this Amendment:

a. Term: January 24, 1999, through December 31, 2001.

b. Type of mail: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

c. Destination countries: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

d. Services provided by the Postal Service: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

e. Minimum volume commitments: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

f. Worksharing: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage of Qualifying Mail according to the rate chart in Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1
Airmail Parcel Post (APP)

Weight Not Over (Pounds) Japan
1 $5.85
2 9.20
3 14.20
4 18.40

Global Express Mail (EMS)

Weight Not Over (Pounds) Japan
0.5 $13.27
1 15.86
2 18.45
3 21.04
4 23.64
5 26.07
6 28.21
7 30.35
8 32.48
9 34.62
10 36.78
Weight Not Over (Pounds) Japan
11 $38.90
12 41.04
13 43.18
14 45.32
15 47.45
16 49.59
17 51.73
18 53.87
19 56.01
20 58.15
21 60.29
22 62.43
23 64.56
24 66.70
25 68.84
26 70.98
27 73.12
28 75.26
29 77.40
30 79.54
31 81.67
32 83.81
33 85.95
34 88.09
35 90.23
36 92.37
37 94.51
38 96.65
39 98.78
40 100.92
41 103.06
42 105.20
43 107.34
44 109.48
45 111.62
46 113.76
47 115.89
48 118.03
49 120.17
50 122.31
51 124.45
52 126.59
53 128.72
54 130.87
55 133.00
56 135.14
57 137.28
58 139.42
59 141.56
60 143.70
61 145.84
62 147.98
63 150.11
64 152.25
65 154.39
66 156.53

- International Business, 8-9-01

SERVICE TALK

Expanded Service Options for Global Express Guaranteed

See also "IMM Revision: Online Postage Payment and Discounted Rates for Global Express Guaranteed" on page 1 and "IMM Revision: On-Call and Scheduled Pickup Service for global Express Guaranteed" on page 13.)

Please provide this service talk as soon as possible and not later than August 17, 2001.

To further increase revenue opportunities by meeting customer needs, Global Express GuaranteedTM service options are expanding. The newest enhancements to Global Express Guaranteed, the Postal Service's premier expedited international service, are (1) On-call and Scheduled Pickup Service and (2) Online Postage Payment and Discounted Rates.

Global Express Guaranteed has been on the cutting edge in meeting our customers' international shipping needs. That trend continues as service expands to provide customers with on-call or scheduled pickup service, online postage payment and discounted rates.

Effective immediately, customers can now pay for postage online via credit card for Global Express Guaranteed service. In addition, customers who use our Web site (www.usps.com/gxg) to prepare and pay for their Global Express Guaranteed shipments will be eligible for discounted postage rates, a standard 5% for all online shipments, and further discounts based on volumes mailed. Mailers who are interested in using the online payment option and postage discounts for Global Express Guaranteed service should send an e-mail message to gxgdisco@email.usps.gov.

Effective August 22, 2001, On-Call and Scheduled Pickup services will be available for Global Express Guaranteed shipments as well. All shipments brought back to the office by carriers must be presented to a retail employee, accountable clerk, or other locally designated employee upon return to the office for proper retail acceptance.

Retail Associates

Retail associates will see a slight difference in the way they accept Global Express Guaranteed shipments prepared and paid for online. For these shipments, retail associates must ensure the shipment label contains indication of postage payment (see Exhibit 1). Retail associates will not need to verify the amount of postage paid, as the online Web application will collect and verify postage. Also, customers may be getting a discounted postage rate, and retail associates will not be aware of the appropriate rate. Retail associates will still need to verify the weight that appears on the label. If there is a discrepancy, the retail associate must enter the correct weight on the shipping label. Complete acceptance procedures are covered in the What's in Store section of this Postal Bulletin (see pages 49-54).

These discounted rates apply only to Global Express Guaranteed shipments prepared and paid for online, since the online shipping application automatically tracks customer activity and volume, a capability not currently available at retail terminals. Also, there are cost savings for the Postal Service when customers prepare and pay for shipments online.

Carriers

Shipments prepared online meet the Postal Service's Aviation Security requirements. Therefore, the shipments can be handed to a letter carrier or dropped in any collection box within a Global Express Guaranteed acceptance area. Global Express Guaranteed shipments that are collected by carriers on collection runs must be handled in the same manner as Express Mail to ensure that the proper retail acceptance procedures are followed. For online shipments picked up from customers or collection boxes, carriers must verify that there is indication of postage payment (see Exhibit 1).

All Personnel

In all cases, everyone handling Global Express Guaranteed needs to remember that this is our premier, top-of-the- line, international service. Global Express Guaranteed is guaranteed to arrive on time, and we must pay special attention to ensure it is expedited.

Please help Global Express Guaranteed continue to meet our customers' international shipping needs and demands. Our continued success will be a measurement of their satisfaction with our service.

If you receive customer inquiries about Global Express Guaranteed, please advise customers that they can obtain more information by visiting our Web site, www.usps.com/gxg, or by calling 1-800-222-1811.

See Exhibit 1 on page 29 for a sample Global Express Guaranteed postage indicia and a sample Global Express Guranteed Web shipping label with postage indicia.

Exhibit 1
Global Express Guaranteed - Indication of Postage Payment and Label for Shipments Preepared Online

Sample Global Express Guaranteed Postage Indicia and Sample Global Express Guaranteed Web Shipping Label with Postage Indicia.

- Business Initiatives, Expedited/Package Services, 8-9-01


Philately

Pictorial Cancellations Announcement

As a community service, the Postal Service offers pictorial cancellations to commemorate local events celebrated in communities throughout the nation. A list of events for which pictorial cancellations are authorized appears below. If available, the sponsor of the pictorial cancellation appears in italics under the date. Also provided, as space permits, are illustrations of those cancellations that were reproducible and available at press time.

People attending these local events may obtain the cancellation in person at the temporary post office station established there. Those who cannot attend the event, but who wish to obtain the cancellation, may submit a mail order request. Pictorial cancellations are available only for the dates indicated, and requests must be postmarked no later than 30 days following the requested pictorial cancellation date.

All requests must include a stamped envelope or postcard bearing at least the minimum First-Class Mail postage. Items submitted for cancellation may not include postage issued after the date of the requested cancellation. Such items will be returned unserviced.

Customers wishing to obtain a cancellation should affix stamps to any envelope or postcard of their choice, address the envelope or postcard to themselves or others,insert a card of postcard thickness in envelopes for sturdiness, and tuck in the flap. Place the envelope or postcard in a larger envelope and address it to: PICTORIAL CANCELLATIONS, followed by the NAME OF THE STATION,ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP + 4 CODE, exactly as listed below (using all capitals and no punctuation, except thehyphen in the ZIP + 4 code).

Customers can also send stamped envelopes and postcards without addresses for cancellation, as long as they supply a larger envelope with adequate postage and their return address. After applying the pictorial cancellation, the Postal Service returns the items (with or without addresses) under addressed protective cover.

August 2, 2001

DICKENSON COUNTY FAIR STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

BEE VA 24217-9998

DICKENSON COUNTY FAIR STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

BIRCHLEAF VA 24220-9998

DICKENSON COUNTY FAIR STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

BREAKS VA 24607-9998

DICKENSON COUNTY FAIR STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

CLINCHCO VA 24226-9998

DICKENSON COUNTY FAIR STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

CLINTWOOD VA 24228-9998

DICKENSON COUNTY FAIR STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

DANTE VA 24237-9998

DICKENSON COUNTY FAIR STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

DAVENPORT VA 24239-9998

DICKENSON COUNTY FAIR STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

HAYSI VA 24256-9998

DICKENSON COUNTY FAIR STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

MCCLURE VA 24269-9998

DICKENSON COUNTY FAIR STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

NORA VA 24272-9998

August 11, 2001

Chamber of Commerce

OPEN ROAD CHALLENGE SANDHILLS STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

BROKEN BOW NE 68822-9998

Chamber of Commerce

OPEN ROAD CHALLENGE SANDHILLS STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

CALLAWAY NE 68825-9998

Chamber of Commerce

OPEN ROAD CHALLENGE SANDHILLS STATION

POSTMASTER

PO BOX 9998

DUNNING NE 68833-9998

July 14, 2001
RELAY FOR LIFE STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
HOUGHTON LAKE HTS MI 48630-9998
July 17, 2001
City of Lares and The Miss Universe Organization
WELCOME HOME STATION
PICTORIAL CANCELLATION COORDINATOR
585 AVE FD ROOSEVELT
SAN JUAN PR 00936-9711
July 21, 2001
USPS
UNION STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
MECHANICSBURG PA 17055-9998
July 23-August 1, 2001
Boy Scouts
JAMBOREE STATION
POSTMASTER
1801 BROOK RD
RICHMOND VA 23232-9640
July 25-26, 2001
Pony Swim
PONY SWIM STATION
POSTMASTER
4144 MAIN ST
CHINCOTEAGUE VA 23336-9998
July 28, 2001
SISTER CITIES STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
LUBLIN WI 54447-9998
July 28, 2001
Camden Riversharks Baseball Organization
BASEBALL LEGENDS STATION
POSTMASTER
401 MARKET ST
CAMDEN NJ 08101-9998
July 28, 2001
Crown Corporation
NEW BREMEN BICYCLE RACE STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
NEW BREMEN OH 45869-9998
July 29, 2001
PRINCE WILLIAM CANNONS STATION
OIC
1810 REDDY DR
WOODBRIDGE VA 22191-9998
August 2, 2001
BASEBALLS LEGENDARY PLAYING FIELDS STATION
CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR
SPACE COAST STADIUM
ROCKLEDGE FL 32955-9998
August 2-4, 2001
Fine Frock Productions
SWAP MEET HAVEN STATION
POSTMASTER
2000 VASSAR ST
RENO NV 89510-9998
August 3, 2001
BASEBALLS LEGENDARY PLAYING FIELDS STADIUM STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
MOUNT VERNON NY 10550-9998
August 4, 2001
USPS
GREENSBORO P & D STATION
POSTMASTER
1120 PLEASANT RIDGE RD
GREENSBORO NC 27498-9998
August 4, 2001
Bay Port Chamber of Commerce
24TH ANNUAL FISH SANDWICH FESTIVAL STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
BAY PORT MI 48720-9998
August 4, 2001
Elm Grove Rodeo Association
50TH ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
ROCHELLE TX 76872-9998
August 4, 2001
City of Yoncalla 100 Year Celebration
CENTENNIAL STATION
POSTMASTER
173 ALDER ST
YONCALLA OR 97499-9998
August 4, 2001
Watrousville Historical Society
SESQUICENTENNIAL STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
CARO MI 48723-9998
August 4, 2001
Cinpex
CINPEX STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
CINCINNATI OH 45240-9998
August 6-11, 2001
SCIOTO COUNTY FAIR STATION
POSTMASTER
867 WALNUT ST
LUCASVILLE OH 45648-9998
August 7, 2001
USPS
I LOVE LUCY STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
GREENSBORO NC 27427-9998
August 9-11, 2001
Postmark Collectors Club
POSTMARK COLLECTORS CLUB CONVENTION STATION
POSTMASTER
515 SOUTH CAMP MEADE RD
LINTHICUM MD 21090-9998
August 10, 2001
Rotary Club of Greencastle
OLD HOME WEEK STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
GREENCASTLE PA 17225-9998
August 10, 2001
Chamber of Commerce
OPEN ROAD CHALLENGE SANDHILLS STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
ARNOLD NE 69120-9998
August 10, 2001
17TH ANNUAL ST. JOHNS MINT FESTIVAL STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
ST JOHNS MI 48879-9998
August 10, 2001
AMISH QUILT STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
ROSLYN NY 11576-9998
August 11, 2001
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO 2001 STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
MOUNT VERNON NY 10550-9998
August 11, 2001
Pinch Community Boosters
PINCH STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
PINCH WV 25156-9998
August 11, 2001
Downtown Leavittsburg Improvement Assoc.
CANOE CITY STATION
POSTMASTER
3825 WEST MARKET ST
LEAVITTSBURG OH 44430-9998
August 11, 2001
AMES CENTENNIAL STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
AMES OK 73718-9998
August 11, 2001
City of Hastings
CITY AUDITORIUM STATION
POSTMASTER
300 NORTH KANSAS AVE
HASTINGS NE 68901-9998
August 11, 2001
LAKELORE CELEBRATION STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
SEBEWAING MI 48759-9998
August 13, 2001
Eagle Scouts
TRAIL TO EAGLE STATION
POSTMASTER
201 HIGH ST NORTH EAST
WARREN OH 44481-9998
August 14-18, 2001
498-499 Diversity Team
DIVERSITY STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
WELLS MI 49894-9998
August 17-18, 2001
American Cancer Society
RELAY FOR LIFE STATION
POSTMASTER/PHILATELIC SERVICES
770 MAPLE ST
FLORENCE OR 97439-9998
August 18, 2001
Center St. Congregational Church
WILD BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL STATION
POSTMASTER
51 COURT ST
MACHIAS ME 04654-9998
August 18, 2001
OSHTEMO DAY STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
OSHTEMO MI 49077-9998
August 18, 2001
Greenville Chamber of Commerce
BALLOON FESTIVAL & AIR SHOW STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
GREENVILLE NY 12083-9998
August 18, 2001
PICKLE STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
LINWOOD MI 48634-9998
August 18-19, 2001
DROVERS TRAIL STATION
POSTMASTER
117 WEST MAIN ST
BELMONT OH 43718-9998
August 21, 2001
FLORIDA/NASA BUSINESS INCUBATION CENTER STATION
POSTMASTER
2503 SOUTH WASHINGTON AVE
TITUSVILLE FL 32780-5015
August 24, 2001
Retail Programs
TITANIC EXHIBITION STATION
POSTMASTER
315 WEST PERSHING RD
KANSAS CITY MO 64108-9998
August 24-September 3, 2001
Alaska State Fair
COLONY VILLAGE STATION
POSTMASTER
500 SOUTH COBB
PALMER AK 99645-9998
August 25, 2001
Alsi Historical & Genealogical Society
MUSEUM STATION
POSTMASTER
435 NORTHWEST HEMLOCK ST
WALDPORT OR 97394-9998
August 25, 2001
Village of Middleville
MIDDLEVILLE STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
MIDDLEVILLE NY 13406-9998
August 26, 2001
Indianola Volunteer Fire Co
CAR CRUISE 2001 STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
INDIANOLA PA 15051-9998
August 29-September 3, 2001
Schaghticoke Fair Association
SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR STATION
POSTMASTER
172 MAIN ST
SCHAGHTICOKE NY 12154-9998
August 30, 2001
Casper Rockies Professional Baseball Club
INAUGURAL SEASON 2001 AT MIKE LANSING FIELD STATION
POSTMASTER
22495 WEST US HWY 220
ALCOVA WY 82620-9998
August 30, 2001
National Association of Postmasters of the United States (NAPUS)
STAMP CAMP USA STATION
POSTMASTER
701 LOYOLA AVE ROOM 3003
NEW ORLEANS LA 70113-9998
August 30, 2001
Jackson Post Office
ZIP CODE DAY STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9996
JACKSON WY 83001-9996
August 30-September 1, 2001
Millersburg-Ocqueoc Business Association
100TH ANNIVERSARY STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
MILLERSBURG MI 49759-9998
August 31, 2001
VT State Stamp Club
STATE FAIR STATION
POSTMASTER
151 WEST ST
RUTLAND VT 05701-9998
August 31, 2001
Frost Valley YMCA
FROST VALLEY YMCA STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
CLARYVILLE NY 12725-9998
August 31, 2001
Project Starshine
STARSHINE STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
KODIAK AK 99615-9998
August 31, 2001
Sonoma County Museum
RUNNING FENCE STATION
POSTMASTER
730 SECOND ST
SANTA ROSA CA 95402-9998
August 31-September 1, 2001
Merchantville Stamp Club
MERPEX STATION
POSTMASTER
1175 MARLKRESS RD
CHERRY HILL NJ 08034-9998
August 31-September 2, 2001
Arthur Merchants
CHEESE FESTIVAL STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
ARTHUR IL 61911-9998
September 1, 2001
Bandy Community Center
HOMECOMING STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
BANDY VA 24602-9998
September 1, 2001
Dillion Tours and Daviess Co Tourism
AMISH QUILT SHOW STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
CANNELBURG IN 47519-9998
September 1, 2001
Collinwood Depot Branch Library
COLLINWOOD DEPOT BRANCH LIBRARY STATION
POSTMASTER
101 4TH AVE SOUTH
COLLINGWOOD TN 38450-9998
September 1, 2001
Urich Reunion Association
REUNION STATION
POSTMASTER
310 NORTH MAIN ST
URICH MO 64788-9998
September 1, 2001
Morongo Valley Chamber of Commerce
FIESTA DAYS STATION
POSTMASTER
49649 29 PALMS HWY
MORONGO VALLEY CA 92256-9998
September 1-2, 2001
Holly River State Park Foundation, Inc.
HOLLY RIVER STATE PARK FESTIVAL STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
HACKER VALLEY WV 26222-9998
September 1-2, 2001
Green Hills Ballooning Association
HOT AIR STATION
POSTMASTER
607 PERSHING DR
LACLEDE MO 64651-9998
September 2, 2001
Onondaga County Civil War Round Table
REDEDICATION STATION
POSTMASTER
5640 EAST TAFT RD
SYRACUSE NY 13220-9998
September 5-9, 2001
TOMATO FESTIVAL STATION
POSTMASTER
7175 EAST MAIN ST
REYNOLDSBURG OH 43068-9998
September 6, 2001
City of Renton
RENTON DOWNTOWN STATION
POSTMASTER
17200 116TH AVE SOUTH EAST
RENTON WA 98058-9998
September 6, 2001
Achorage Philatelic Society
CITY DELIVERY STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 109998
ANCHORAGE AK 99510-9998
September 6-9, 2001
Upper 469 Area QWL/EI Workteam
COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL STATION
POSTMASTER
160 NORTH CHIPPEWA ST
ROANN IN 46974-9998
September 7, 2001
Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce
HISTORIC HOLLISTER STATION
POSTMASTER
1980 SOUTH BUSINESS 65
HOLLISTER MO 65673-9998
September 7-8, 2001
Poole Harvest Daze Committee
HARVEST DAZE STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
POOLE KY 42444-9998
September 7-8, 2001
The Freeville United Methodist Church
25TH HARVEST FESTIVAL STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
FREEVILLE NY 13068-9998
September 7-9, 2001
Great Reno Balloon Race
BALLOONS ACROSS AMERICA STATION
POSTMASTER
2000 VASSAR ST
RENO NV 89510-9998
September 8, 2001
Freeport Historical Society
FUN DAY STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
FREEPORT MI 49325-9998
September 8, 2001
2001 ALTO FALL FESTIVAL STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
ALTO MI 49302-9998
September 8, 2001
Christiana Riot House
CHRISTIANA RIOT HOUSE STATION
POSTMASTER
19 NORTH BRIDGE ST
CHRISTIANA PA 17509-9998
September 8, 2001
Battle of Plattsburgh Committee
WAR OF 1812 STATION
POSTMASTER
10 MILLER ST
PLATTSBURGH NY 120901-9998
September 8, 2001
The Old Chatham 5K Organizing Committee
OLD CHATHAM STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
OLD CHATHAM NY 12136-9998
September 8, 2001
The Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites Committee of the Town of Ticonderoga
KNOX TRAIL STATION
POSTMASTER
123 CHAMPLAIN AVE
TICONDEROGA NY 12883-9998
September 8, 2001
Roscoe Historical Society
CRAFT AND FUN DAY STATION
POSTMASTER
100 PECAN ST
ROSCOE MO 64781-9998
September 8, 2001
Theodore Roosevelt Committee of Newcomb
THEODORE ROOSEVELT STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
NEWCOMB NY 12852-9998
September 8, 2001
Knott County Gingerbread Festival Committee
KNOTT COUNTY GINGERBREAD FESTIVAL STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
PIPPA PASSES KY 41844-9998
September 8, 2001
Septemberfest Committee
SEPTEMBERFEST STATION
POSTMASTER
220 SOUTH BROADWAY
PENNSVILLE NJ 08070-9998
September 8, 2001
City of Luray
LURAY FRIENDSHIP DAY STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
LURAY KS 67649-9998
September 8, 2001
Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery
CENTENNIAL STATION
POSTMASTER/PHILATELIC SERVICES
981 SCHOOLHOUSE RD
UNDERWOOD WA 98651-9998
September 8, 2001
Cordova District Library
CORDOVA LIBRARY STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
CORDOVA IL 61242-9998
September 8, 2001
22ND ANNUAL HAMPSHIRE HERITAGE DAYS STATION
POSTMASTER
71 NORTH MARSHAM ST
ROMNEY WV 26757-9998
September 8, 2001
Chamber of Commerce
LOYALTON CENTENNIAL STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
LOYALTON CA 96118-9998
September 8, 2001
PONY EXPRESS MAIL RUN STATION
POSTMASTER
8842 NORTH MAIN ST
CANAAN IN 47224-9998
September 8, 2001
Lawrence County QWL/EI Team
NEWHEBRON ACTIVITY CLUB STATION
POSTMASTER
402 MAIN AVE
NEWHEBRON MS 39140-9998
September 8, 2001
Bureau County Homestead Festival
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE STATION
POSTMASTER
326 SOUTH MAIN ST
PRINCETON IL 61356-9998
September 8, 2001
Calhoun Colt Show Committee
CALHOUN COLT SHOW STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
CALHOUN MO 65323-9998
September 8-9, 2001
Aurora Main Post Office
APEX 2001 STATION
PHILATELIC CLERK
16890 EAST ALAMEDA PKWY
AURORA CO 80017-9998
September 8-16, 2001
NMLRA
NMLRA STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
FRIENDSHIP IN 47021-9998
September 9, 2001
Weed Post Office
CENTENNIAL PLAZA STATION
POSTMASTER
560 TEBBE ST
WEED CA 96094-9998
September 9, 2001
Chatfield Volunteer Firemen
CHICKEN BARBECUE STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
CHATFIELD OH 44825-9998
September 9, 2001
SAN FRANCISCO GRAND PRIX STATION
CUSTOMER RELATIONS COORDINATOR
PO BOX 9998
SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111-9998
September 15, 2001
Hall County Preservation Foundation
HALL COUNTY STATION
POSTMASTER
700 WEST MAIN ST
MEMPHIS TX 79245-9998

- Stamp Services,Government Relations and Public Policy, 8-9-01

Special Cancellation Die Hubs

Postmasters and plant managers who have any of the special cancellation die hubs listed below may use them for the periods designated. At the end of the period, these die hubs must be withdrawn and stored. Postmasters and plant managers who do not have these special die hubs may not request them from the sponsors.

Cancellation Period of Use
Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires April 1-Oct. 31
Conquer Cystic Fibrosis Sept. 1-Sept. 30
Peace Corps Anniversary, Making a Difference Sept. 1-Oct. 31
Employ People With Disabilities Sept. 1-Nov. 30
Give to the United Way Sept. 15-Nov. 15
Learn About Lupus, October Is Lupus Awareness Month Oct. 1-Oct. 31
Radon Action Week, Protect Your Family, Test Your Home Oct. 1-Oct. 31
Support Infection Control Week Oct. 1-Nov. 30
Help Retarded Children Nov. 1-Nov. 30
Military Families Recognition Day Nov. 1-Nov. 30
National Adoption Month Nov. 1-Nov. 30
National Philanthropy Day, Love of Humankind Nov. 1-Nov. 30
Use Christmas Seals, Support Your Lung Association Nov. 8-Dec. 31
Support American Education Week Nov. 10-Nov. 30
Autistic Children, Hope Through Research and Education Dec. 1-Dec. 31
- Mail Preparation and Standards, Pricing and Product Design, 8-9-01


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Parish
Station/Branch/Unit Unit Type Effective Date Comments
Old 05-8196 93290 CA Visalia Tulare Millennium Classified Station 07/30/2001 Establish a new ZIP Code for Post Office Boxes. Use Visalia CA 93290 as last line of address for new Post Office Boxes in a new classified station.
New 05-8196 93290 CA Visalia Tulare Millennium Classified Station 07/30/2001
Old 07-5580 80122 CO Littleton Arapahoe Southglenn Classified Station 07/20/2001 This announcement changes the name of the Southglenn Station to the Centennial Branch. Use Littleton CO 80122 as last line of address.
New 07-5580 80122 CO Littleton Arapahoe Centennial Classified Branch 07/20/2001
Old 25-3180 49831 MI Felch Dickinson Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001 This announcement expands the use of ZIP Code 49831 to include delivery.
New 25-3180 49831 MI Felch Dickinson Main Office Post Office 07/01/2001
Old 30-0720 68374 NE Beatrice Gage Holmesville Community Post Office 07/12/2001 Community Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Holmesville NE becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 68310.
New 30-0720 68310 NE Beatrice Gage Main Office Post Office 07/12/2001
Old 30-0675 68772 NE Bassett Rock Rose Community Post Office 07/14/2001 Community Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Rose NE becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 68714.
New 30-0675 68714 NE Bassett Rock Main Office Post Office 07/14/2001
Old 31-4883 89199 NV Las Vegas Clark Winterwood Classified Station 07/27/2001 Establish a new ZIP Code for Post Office Boxes. Use Las Vegas NV 89162 as last line of address for a portion of the Post Office Boxes previously in ZIP Code 89199.
New 31-4883 89162 NV Las Vegas Clark Winterwood Classified Station 07/27/2001
- Office of Address Management, Chief Technology Officer, 8-9-01

NOTICE AND CORRECTION

Proper Identification of Damaged Mail Transport Equipment Rolling Stock

Please disregard the article titled "Notice: Proper Identification of Damaged Mail Transport Equipment Rolling Stock" in Postal Bulletin 22051 (5-31-01, page 59). The article that appears here has the correct information.

All users of mail transport equipment (MTE) are requested to promptly identify, "red tag," and isolate damaged or defective wheeled containers used to transport mail. Damaged rolling stock must be removed from service and placed in a holding area for return to the servicing mail transport equipment service center (MTESC).

Although all MTE items passing through the MTESCs are scanned for obvious defects, use of the orange PS Form 4707, "Out of Order" tag, will ensure that broken rolling stock is identified and scheduled for repair. Please help the MTESC network keep your rolling stock serviceable by tagging all defective containers.

- Mail Transport Equipment,Network Operations Management, 8-9-01

NOTICE AND CORRECTION

Removal of Trash From Mail Transport Equipment

Please disregard the article titled "Notice: Removal of Trash from Mail Transport Equipment" in Postal Bulletin 22051 (5-31-01, page 59). The article that appears here has the correct information.

Mail processing centers and facilities must immediately stop shipping excess or broken office and workroom furniture, equipment, garbage, and trash to the mail transport equipment service centers (MTESCs) in excess containers or cardboard boxes. Incidents of this type have increased sharply during 2001. This practice creates environmental health and safety problems at the receiving MTESCs, which must spend unbudgeted funds to dispose of the refuse through waste management contractors.

Future shipments of this type will be returned to the originating offices, which will be billed for the additional shipping and handling expenses.

Refer to Handbook AS-701, Material Management, for instructions on disposing of unneeded or broken equipment.

- Mail Transport Equipment,Network Operations Management, 8-9-01

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Federal Income Tax Withholding

Congress has approved and President Bush has signed into law a multiple-year tax cut. Under provisions of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, each individual tax rate above 15 percent decreased by 1 point, effective July 1, 2001. Subsequent reductions scheduled for 2004 and 2006 will provide further cuts to federal taxation rates for individual employees.

The majority of Postal Service employees are subject to the tax changes contained in this new law. The new withholding tables may reduce the amount of income tax withheld from wages paid after June 30, 2001. The reductions in tax withholding are due to the across-the-board decrease in the existing 28 percent and higher tax brackets that became effective on July 1, 2001. However, the IRS has not changed the amounts on the Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate. Therefore, if Postal Service employees do not want to have their withholding reduced, they may want to file a new Form W-4 with their personnel office. Employees may claim fewer withholding allowances on Line 5, or request additional amounts to be withheld on Line 6. Either action should serve to maintain an employee's individual withholding total at his or her desired amount.

Because of the short time period available between the bill signing and the effective date of July 1, 2001, the Postal Service was not able to complete testing procedures to our payroll system in time for the July 1 implementation date. These changes were not effective in our pay system until July 14, 2001. The Postal Service will not recompute employee taxes for that 2-week period. When completing their 2001 federal income tax returns, Postal Service employees should take special care to enter the proper data into all sections of the tax forms.

Effective Pay Period (PP)16-2001, payroll checks reflected changes in federal tax withholding, and the exemption value increases for each allowance rose from $107.69 to $111.54. All information in this article is based upon a biweekly PP.

Federal Income Tax Withholding Table - Wages (minus withholding allowances, FSA, Income Tax Rates FEHB, and TSP contributions)

Single Person (Including Head of Household)

Not over $102 blank $0 blank
Over. . . But not over. . . blank of excess over...
$102 $1,104 15% $102
$1,104 $2,392 $150.30 plus 27% $1,104
$2,392 $5,323 $498.06 plus 30% $2,392
$5,323 $11,500 $1,377.36 plus 35% $5,323
$11,500 blank $3,539.31 plus 38.6% $11,500

Married Person

Not over $248 blank $0 blank
Over. . . But not over. . . blank of excess over...
$248 $1,919 15% $248
$1,919 $4,046 $250.65 plus 27% $1,919
$4,046 $6,585 $824.94 plus 30% $4,046
$6,585 $11,617 $1,586.64 plus 35% $6,585
$11,617 blank $3,347.84 plus 38.6% $11,617

Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) contributions made by employees are treated as pre-tax monies (unless an employee has signed a pre-tax waiver for FEHB benefits). When calculating taxes, Postal Service employees should remember to subtract their allowances ($111.54 for each allowance) and all of these contribution amounts from their gross earnings. The following steps help to determine the amount of withholding:

1. Determine normal biweekly gross wages from earnings statement.

2. Determine normal biweekly TSP contributions from earnings statement.

3. Determine normal biweekly FSA contributions from earnings statement. If applicable, add the amounts from both the FSA Dependent Child (FSADC) Sub- Account and the FSA Health Care (FSAHC) Sub- Account together.

4. Determine normal biweekly FEHB pre-tax employee contribution from earnings statement (abbreviated as HP).

5. Multiply the number of exemptions claimed by the new biweekly exemption value of $111.54 (withholding allowance). The federal tax line on the earnings statement shows the number of exemptions claimed (e.g., S1 = Single with One Exemption, M3 = Married with Three Exemptions).

6. Subtract the amounts in Step 2 (TSP), Step 3 (FSA), Step 4 (FEHB), and Step 5 (Exemptions) from Step 1 (Gross Biweekly Wages). The remainder is the amount that is subject to withholding.

7. Determine which range this amount falls into on the Federal Income Tax Withholding Table, and follow the instructions listed in the Table.

The example below shows how to compute federal income taxes for a Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) employee who claims three exemptions and makes pre-tax contributions to the FEHB, FSA, and TSP.

Example

A FERS employee receives $3,150.50 as gross biweekly wages. The employee makes the following contributions from his or her pay: 10 percent per PP to the TSP; $30.00 per PP to the FSADC Sub-Account; $75.00 per PP to the FSAHC Sub-Account; and $45.56 for FEHB. (This example uses the actual Family Standard dollar amount from the Blue Cross Health Plan.) The employee is married and claims three exemptions (M3 on the Federal Tax Line of the Earnings Statement). Using the information provided above in the Federal Income Tax Withholding Table, federal taxes can be computed as follows:

Computation 1

Total biweekly gross wages $3,150.50
TSP contributions 315.05
FSADC contribution 30.00
FSAHC contribution 75.00
Total FSA contribution 105.00
FEHB contributions 45.56
Exemptions (3 x $111.54) 334.62

Computation 2

Biweekly gross wages $3,150.50
Minus TSP contributions -315.054
Minus FSA contributions -105.00
Minus FEHB contributions -45.56
Minus exemptions -334.62
Amount of wages subject to withholding $2,350.27

To complete the computation, refer to the Married/Biweekly segment of the Federal Income Tax Withholding Table. The amount of wages subject to withholding, $2,350.27, falls within the "Over $1,919 but not over $4,046" range. Using the information provided within that range, the final computation is as follows:

Computation 3

Amount subject to withholding $2,350.27
Subtract $1,919 from $2,350.27 431.27
Multiply $431.27 by .27 (27%) 116.44
Add from the IRS Table 250.65
Add $116.44 and $250.65 367.09
The total Federal Income Tax* that should be withheld from this employee's biweekly check is $367.09

* Please note that rounding may vary this total by a few cents.

- Payroll Accounting, Finance, 8-1-01


Purchasing and Materials

GENERAL INFORMATION

Consignment of Vehicle Maintenance Repair Parts Inventory

The Philadelphia Purchasing and Materials Service Center (PMSC) has been named the Center of Excellence for the consignment of the vehicle maintenance repair parts inventory. The consignment program is a value-added feature of National Ordering Agreements (NOAs). Through the consignment process, selected vehicle repair parts are ordered, received, and stocked at vehicle maintenance facilities (VMFs). The parts remain the property of the supplier until used to repair a vehicle, at which time the Postal Service is charged for them.

Among other benefits, consignment provides for a 5 percent discount from negotiated NOA prices, supplier paid shipping, and a 12 percent avoidance of the Economic Value Added (EVA) charge on all consigned parts used. As of accounting period (AP) 8, 176 of 322 VMFs and/or auxiliary VMFs are either actively participating in the consignment program, or have begun the process of identifying parts lists for consignment.

For more information on the consignment program, visit the Delivery Vehicles Operations Web site (http://blue. usps.gov/vehicles/) and click on Vehicle Repair Parts Inventory Consignment, or visit the Download section of the Philadelphia PMSC Web site (http://blue.usps.gov/purchase/material/pmsc/philadelphia/dlphi.htm) and click on VMF Consignments. You can also call Sharon Greer, Delivery Vehicle Operations, at 202-268-3588 or Peggy Garrity, Philadelphia PMSC, at 215-931-5167.

- Purchasing Policies and Programs,Purchasing and Materials, 8-9-01


Retail

Look for the labels Be on the lookout for more and more Global Express GuaranteedTM[7]shipments in the mail stream that bear labels generated online. The following are the items that the retail clerk should verify or complete on the shipping label upon acceptance of a Web label for Global Express Guaranteed:

1. Place item on scale. Ensure customer has affixed the label pouch with identical information showing through each pouch window. Remove and review "Original Copy" from the front pouch to ensure that the customer signed the label and initialed the export license block, if applicable. Note: The "Addressee Copy" of the label should remain in the back pouch and also must have the customer signature.

2. Round date the Original Copy of the label to the immediate left of the postage.

3. Verify that the dimensional weight (length x width x height)/166 versus the actual weight is correct. If the measurements or weight are incorrect on the shipping label, line through and enter the correct dimensions or weight above, rounded down to the whole inch, with a minimum of 1 inch for the DIM weight only. Enter the correct measurements or weight into the POS/IRT system.

4. Enter the Postal Code as it appears on the shipping label into the POS/IRT system.

5. Enter the delivery guarantee as it appears on the shipping label into the POS/IRT system (remembering to calculate an additional business day if the shipment is accepted after the Global Express Guaranteed retail cut-off time).

6. Enter the insurance amount in the POS/IRT system, if applicable. (If incorrect, line through and make correction on the shipping label.)

7. In the "Origin (Postal Use Only)" section of the shipping label, ensure that "Postage Paid Online" is indicated as a computer generated image in the "Postage Only" and "Total postage and Fees" section blocks. Also ensure that you indicate the "PO ZIP+4 Code," "Date In," and "Time In" on the shipping label and entered into the POS/IRT system.

8. Scan the Global Express Guaranteed shipping label barcode with the POS/IRT system scanner.

9. Reinsert the Original Copy of the shipping label in the front pouch. If additional documentation from the customer was received, ensure that it is placed behind the shipping label in both front and back pouches. Note: If customers present the "Customer Copy" of the shipping label, return it to them.

10. Place the Global Express Guaranteed article in the designated Express Mail service sack. Do not mix with other expedited articles. Close sack, properly tag with Global Express Guaranteed Tag #141, and use destination slide label for the designated AMC/AMF facility. Dispatch articles daily as required, at specified dispatch times.

See page 29 in this issue of the Postal Bulletin for samples of the online labels and indicia.

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Retail Coaches
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Welcome to the August Corner!

Standard Acceptance Procedures for Packages

A customer presents a package at the retail counter. Let's review what steps must be followed:

· Check the delivery and return address - review DMM A010.3.0 and 4.0 on requirements.

· Conduct a visual inspection - review DMM C010.2.0 on requirements.

· Then ask customer, "Does the parcel contain anything liquid, fragile, perishable, or potentially hazardous?"

· If customer answers "no," then ask him or her, "When do you want the item to arrive" or "How soon do you need to get it there?"

· The customer will tell you what the contents are. If you do not know if the item is mailable, consult DMM C020-024; Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail; or the IMM to determine mailability. Either accept the item for mailing or refuse based on directives. Explain to the customer why the item must be refused.

Look for additional training and information regarding these procedures in AP 1 FY 2002.

Return Receipt for Merchandise or Merchandise Return Service

Merchandise Return Service allows an authorized permit holder to pay postage and special service fees on single-piece rate First-Class Mail service, Priority Mail service, and Package Services parcels that are returned to the permit holder by its customers via a special label produced by the permit holder. Also available with this service is Merchandise Return Label with Mailing Acknowledgement (DMM Exhibit 5.6c), which allows a customer a round date of the label at the retail counter at no charge. Review DMM S923 for additional information.

Return Receipt for Merchandise is a form of return receipt service that provides the sender a mailing receipt and a return receipt. The mailer can obtain PS Form 3804, Return Receipt for Merchandise, and PS Form 3811, Return Receipt, and must mail at a Post Office, branch, or station, or give to a rural carrier. Review DMM S917 for additional information.

Priority Mail Service or Express Mail Service

Customers often confuse Express Mail and Priority Mail services. There is still a misconception among customers that Priority Mail service is a guaranteed service. The key difference when explaining to a customer is using the word "guaranteed." Express Mail service is a guaranteed service. Priority Mail service is a reliable service, but it is not guaranteed. Customers will understand the difference when you explain it to them.

Refunds for Express Mail Corporate Account Customers

How is a refund processed for corporate account customers? DMM P014.5.7 states that the Postal Service refunds the postage by issuing a credit to that account within 5 business days. The customer can complete PS Form 3533, Application and Voucher for Refund of Postage and Fees, in local unit. The completed form should then be forwarded to the District Express Mail Office for processing.

Your comments are welcome

· What kind of information do you need to see in the Corner?

· What best practices or success stories can you share to assist other retail units?

Questions or comments? Submit them via cc:Mail to Retail Coaches Corner.

What's In Store, Your Retail Calendar for August 2001 and can be found at http://retail.usps.gov

What's In Store, Your Retail Calendar for September 2001 and can be found at http://retail.usps.gov

What's In Store, Your Retail Calendar for October 2001 and can be found at http://retail.usps.gov