Effective January 21, 2024, the Postal Service™ will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®), to reflect changes effective January 21, 2024, to certain prices and mailing standards for the following Postal Service competitive products:
n Priority Mail Express®.
n Priority Mail®.
n USPS Ground Advantage™.
n Parcel Select®.
n Extra Services.
n Return Services.
n Mailer Services.
n Recipient Services.
n Other.
This article describes new prices and product features that the Governors of the United States Postal Service® established for competitive products. Information on new prices is available on the Postal Explorer® website at pe.usps.com. Competitive product changes are by product as follows:
Overall, Priority Mail Express prices will increase 5.9 percent. Priority Mail Express will continue to include zoned and Flat-Rate, Retail and Commercial pricing.
Retail prices will increase an average of 5.9 percent. New Retail prices are as follows:
n Flat-Rate Envelope: $30.45.
n Legal Flat-Rate Envelope: $30.65.
n Padded Flat-Rate Envelope: $31.20.
Commercial prices will increase an average of 5.9 percent.
Overall, Priority Mail prices will increase 5.7 percent. Priority Mail will continue to include zoned and Flat-Rate, Retail and Commercial pricing.
Retail prices will increase an average of 5.6 percent. New retail prices will be as follows:
n Flat-Rate Envelope: $9.85.
n Legal Flat-Rate Envelope: $10.15.
n Padded Flat Rate Envelope: $10.60.
n Small Flat-Rate Box: $10.40.
n Medium Flat-Rate Box: $18.40.
n Large Flat-Rate Box: $24.75.
n APO/FPO/DPO Large Flat-Rate Box: $23.00.
Commercial prices will increase an average of 5.8 percent.
Overall, USPS Ground Advantage prices will increase 5.4 percent.
USPS Ground Advantage — Retail prices will increase 5.2 percent.
USPS Ground Advantage — Commercial prices will increase 5.4 percent.
Prices for Parcel Select Destination Entry will increase an average of 5.9 percent.
Prices for USPS Connect® Local will remain the same.
The Postal Service is revising the Parcel Select Destination Entry pricing structure to add ounce-pricing increments. Parcel Select Destination Entry pricing will have 4-ounce, 8-ounce, and 12-ounce price increments (e.g., if an item weighs 12.1 ounces, the next weight [price] increment is 1 pound).
The Postal Service is discontinuing the Parcel Select Lightweight product as a result of the July 9, 2023, structural price change to Parcel Select Destination Entry and Parcel Select Lightweight to have the same four pricing entry components — Destination Delivery Unit (DDU), Destination Hub (DHub), Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF), and Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) — and the new enhancement to Parcel Select Destination Entry to add 4-ounce, 8-ounce, and 12-ounce pricing increments.
The Postal Service is updating the parcel dimensions (22 inches by 18 inches by 15 inches) and weight (25 pounds) of when a parcel becomes a nonmachinable parcel under Parcel Select Destination Entry.
Adult Signature Required and Adult Signature Restricted Delivery service prices are increasing 3.3 percent and 3.2 percent, respectively. Their prices will increase to the following:
n Adult Signature Required: $9.35.
n Adult Signature Restricted Delivery: $9.65.
The Postal Service is providing a clarification on Intelligent Mail® package barcode (IMpb®) compliance regarding USPS Returns, and a correction to USPS Returns label noncompliance.
The standard currently in the DMM states that all commercial, Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage mailpieces must bear a correct IMpb or the mailer will be assessed an IMpb noncompliance fee. The Postal Service is providing notice that assessing the IMpb noncompliance fee will be activated for USPS Returns effective January 21, 2024, but the Postal Service will delay collecting the IMpb noncompliance fee until May 31, 2024.
In addition, DMM 505.3.1.5, “Noncompliant Labels,” currently states that when noncompliant labels, including discontinued labels, are affixed to USPS Returns service packages, the permit holder will be assessed the appropriate retail USPS Ground Advantage price. With the July 9, 2023, introduction of Priority Mail Express Return service, the retail USPS Ground Advantage pricing is no longer applicable. As a result, the Postal Service is revising this section to reflect that the permit holder may be assessed the appropriate USPS Returns class of mail retail price (i.e., a Priority Mail Express Return piece will be assessed the retail Priority Mail Express price) or the IMpb noncompliance fee.
The service fees or prices for the following will remain the same:
n Pickup on Demand®.
n USPS Tracking Plus®.
n USPS Label Delivery Service™.
The competitive Post Office Box™ service prices will increase an average of 3.0 percent within the updated price ranges.
Premium Forwarding Service® (PFS®) prices will increase 2.9 percent to 3.0 percent depending on the specific price element. The enrollment fee paid at the retail counter for PFS-Residential will increase to $26.20 and the PFS-Residential, PFS-Commercial, and PFS-Local enrollment fee paid online will increase to $24.10 per application. The price of the weekly shipment charge for PFS-Residential and per container charge for PFS-Local will increase to $26.20.
The USPS Package Intercept® fee will increase 2.9 percent to $17.50.
Address Enhancement Service competitive product prices will increase 2.9 percent to 3.1 percent.
The small parcel forwarding fee will remain the same.
eVS® Unmanifested Fee
The Postal Service is renaming the “eVS Unmanifested Fee” as “Unmanifested Fee” under the applicable products.
The Postal Service provides additional resources to assist customers with price changes for competitive products. These tools, available on the Postal Explorer website at pe.usps.com, include:
n Price lists.
n Downloadable price files.
n Federal Register Notices.
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Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)
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200 Commercial Mail Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels
201 Physical Standards
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8.0 Additional Physical Standards by Class of Mail
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8.5 Parcel Select
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8.5.2 Nonmachinable Parcel Select
[Revise the introductory text of 8.5.2 to read as follows:]
Parcel Select Destination Entry mailpieces are nonmachinable if they meet any of the following criteria:
[Revise the text of item a. to read as follows:]
a. A parcel more than 22 inches long, 18 inches wide, or 15 inches high.
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[Revise the text of item c. to read as follows:]
c. A parcel that weighs less than 6 ounces or more than 25 pounds, except under 7.5.2 for lightweight parcels.
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[Delete item g. in its entirety and renumber current items h. through j. as items g. through i.]
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[Delete 8.5.3, “Parcel Select Lightweight,” in its entirety and renumber current 8.5.4 as 8.5.3.]
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202 Elements on the Face of a Mailpiece
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3.0 Placement and Content of Mail Markings
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3.7 Parcel Select, Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, and Library Mail Markings
3.7.1 Basic Markings
[Revise the first sentence of the introductory text of 3.7.1 to read as follows:]
The basic required marking (i.e., “Parcel Select,” “USPS Connect Local,” “Bound Printed Matter,” “Media Mail,” and “Library Mail”) must be printed on each piece claimed at the respective price.***
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3.7.2 Parcel Select Markings
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[Delete item b.in its entirety and renumber current item c. as item b.]
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204 Barcode Standards
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3.0 Standards for Barcoded Tray Labels, Sack Labels, and Container Labels
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3.2 Specifications for Barcoded Tray and Sack Labels
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3.2.4 3-Digit Content Identifier Numbers
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Exhibit 3.2.4 3-Digit Content Identifier Numbers
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[Delete the “Parcel Select Lightweight Machinable Parcels” and “Parcel Select Lightweight Irregular Parcels” entries in their entirety.]
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210 Commercial Mail Priority Mail Express
213 Prices and Eligibility
1.0 Prices and Fees
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[Revise the title and text of 1.7 to read as follows:]
1.7 Unmanifested Fee
Eligible Priority Mail Express pieces omitted from the manifest are subject to the unmanifested fee (see Notice 123 — Price List), unless the piece is subject to the IMpb noncompliance fee specified in 3.2.
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3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for Priority Mail Express
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3.2 IMpb Standards
[Revise the first sentence of 3.2 to read as follows:]
All Priority Mail Express pieces (outbound and returns) must bear an Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb) prepared under 204.2.0, unless inducted through a retail transaction or a USPS self-service kiosk, or bearing postage meter imprints and using Label 11-B.***
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220 Commercial Mail Priority Mail
223 Prices and Eligibility
1.0 Prices and Fees
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[Revise the title and text of 1.9 to read as follows:]
1.9 Unmanifested Fee
Eligible Priority Mail pieces omitted from the manifest are subject to the unmanifested piece fee (see Notice 123 — Price List), unless the piece is subject to the IMpb noncompliance fee specified in 3.2.
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3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for Priority Mail
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3.2 IMpb Standards
[Revise the first sentence of 3.2 to read as follows:]
Unless the mailer is authorized to use a unique IMb on Priority Mail letters and flats prepared in high-speed environments, all Priority Mail pieces (outbound and returns) must bear an Intelligent Mail package barcode prepared under 204.2.0.***
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250 Commercial Mail Parcel Select
253 Prices and Eligibility
1.0 Prices and Fees
1.1 Pricing
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1.1.2 Price Categories
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[Delete item b. in its entirety and renumber current item c. as item b.]
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1.1.3 Price Application
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[Revise the text of item a. to read as follows:]
a. Prices for Destination Entry are based on the weight increment of each addressed piece as follows:
1. The price is charged at the 4-ounce, 8-ounce, and 12-ounce increments. Any fraction of an ounce more than the 4-ounce, 8-ounce, and 12-ounce increments is rounded to the next price increment. Examples: If an item weighs 4.1 ounces, the next weight (price) increment is 8 ounces. If an item weighs 12.1 ounces, the next weight (price) increment is 1 pound.
2. Per pound from 1 pound through 70 pounds. Any fraction of a pound is considered a whole pound. Example: If an item weighs 1.25 pounds, the weight (postage) increment is 2 pounds.
[Revise the text of item b. to read as follows:]
b. Prices for USPS Connect Local are based on the weight increment of each addressed piece. The price is charged per pound or fraction thereof; any fraction of a pound is considered a whole pound. The minimum price per piece is the 1-pound price.
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[Delete item d. in its entirety.]
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1.3 Computing Postage
1.3.1 Determining Single-Piece Weight
[Revise the third sentence of 1.3.1 to read as follows:]
***Except for mailers using eVS, when determining single-piece weight for Parcel Select mailpieces, express all weights in decimal pounds rounded off to two decimal places.***
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[Revise the title and text of 1.4 to read as follows:]
1.4 Unmanifested Fee
Eligible Parcel Select pieces omitted from the manifest are subject to the unmanifested fee (see Notice 123 — Price List), unless the piece is subject to the IMpb noncompliance fee specified in 3.3.
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1.7 Nonstandard Fees
[Revise the introductory text of 1.7 to read as follows:]
A Parcel Select Destination Entry or USPS Connect Local mailpiece is subject to a nonstandard fee (see Notice 123 — Price List) as follows:
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[Revise the title of 4.0 to read as follows:]
4.0 Price Eligibility for Parcel Select
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[Delete the text of 4.2, “Parcel Select Lightweight,” in its entirety and renumber current 4.3 through 4.5 as 4.2 through 4.4.]
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[Delete renumbered 4.4, “Hold For Pickup,” in its entirety.]
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254 Postage Payment and Documentation
1.0 Basic Standards for Postage Payment
1.1 Postage Payment Options
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[Delete 1.1.2, “Parcel Select Lightweight,” in its entirety and renumber current 1.1.3 as 1.1.2.]
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255 Mail Preparation
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[Delete 6.0, “Preparing Parcel Select Lightweight,” in its entirety and renumber current 7.0 as 6.0.]
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256 Enter and Deposit
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2.0 Deposit
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2.18 DNDC Parcel Select — Acceptance at Designated SCF
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[Revise the text of item b. to read as follows:]
b. Bound Printed Matter machinable parcels under 266.4.4, and USPS Marketing Mail machinable parcels under 705.6.0 may be included.
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260 Commercial Mail Bound Printed Matter
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266 Enter and Deposit
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4.0 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Entry
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4.3 Acceptance at Designated SCF — Mailer Benefit
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[Revise the text of item c. to read as follows:]
c. Parcel Select machinable parcels under 256.2.6, and USPS Marketing Mail machinable parcels under 705.6.0 may be included.
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280 Commercial Mail USPS Ground Advantage — Commercial
283 Prices and Eligibility
1.0 Prices and Fees
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[Revise the title and text of 1.6 to read as follows:]
1.6 Unmanifested Fee
Eligible USPS Ground Advantage — Commercial pieces omitted from the manifest are subject to the unmanifested fee (see Notice 123 — Price List), unless the piece is subject to the IMpb noncompliance fee specified in 3.4.
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3.0 Basic Eligibility Standards for USPS Ground Advantage — Commercial
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3.4 IMpb Standards
[Revise the first sentence of 3.4 to read as follows:]
All USPS Ground Advantage — Commercial parcels (outbound and returns) must bear an Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb) prepared under 204.2.0.***
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500 Additional Mailing Services
503 Extra Services
1.0 Basic Standards for All Extra Services
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1.4 Eligibility for Extra Services
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1.4.1 Eligibility — Domestic Mail
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Exhibit 1.4.1 Eligibility — Domestic Mail
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Insurance
Insurance Restricted Delivery
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[Delete “Parcel Select Lightweight1 (bulk insurance only)” in the “Eligible Mail” column.]
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Certificate of Bulk Mailing
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[Delete “Parcel Select Lightweight” in the “Eligible Mail” column.]
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Return Receipt
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[Delete “Parcel Select Lightweight9” in the “Eligible Mail” column.]
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Signature Confirmation
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[Delete “Parcel Select Lightweight” in the “Eligible Mail” column.]
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Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery
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[Delete “Parcel Select Lightweight4” in the “Eligible Mail” column.]
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Adult Signature Required1
Adult Signature Restricted Delivery
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[Delete “Parcel Select Lightweight” in the “Eligible Mail” column.]
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4.0 Insured Mail
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[Revise the title of 4.4 to read as follows:]
4.4 Bulk Insurance for USPS Marketing Mail
4.4.1 Eligibility
[Revise the introductory text of 4.4.1 to read as follows:]
To mail at bulk-insurance prices, for USPS Marketing Mail (except Marketing Parcels) mailers must obtain an authorization under 4.4.2 and meet the following criteria:
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505 Return Services
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3.0 USPS Returns Service
3.1 Basic Standards
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3.1.5 Noncompliant Labels
[Revise the text of 3.1.5 to read as follows:]
USPS Returns service account holders must use USPS-certified labels meeting the standards in 3.1.4. When noncompliant labels, including discontinued labels, are affixed to USPS Returns service packages, the permit holder may be assessed the IMpb noncompliance fee, or the appropriate USPS Returns class of mail retail price (i.e., permit holders of Priority Mail Express Returns service packages will be assessed the retail Priority Mail Express price) calculated from the package’s initial entry point (first physical scan) in the USPS network to its delivery address.
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5.0 Bulk Parcel Return Service
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5.2 Basic Standards
5.2.1 Description
[Revise the first sentence of 5.2.1 to read as follows:]
Bulk parcel return service (BPRS) allows mailers of large quantities of USPS Marketing Mail machinable parcels that are undeliverable-as-addressed or un-opened and refused by addressees to be returned to designated Postal Service facilities.***
5.2.2 Availability
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[Revise the text of items a. and b. to read as follows:]
a. All returned parcels are initially prepared as regular or Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail, and are machinable parcels as defined in 201.7.5.
b. At least 10,000 USPS Marketing Mail machinable parcels will be returned to a designated Postal Service facility during a 12-month period.
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[Revise the text of item i. to read as follows:]
i. USPS Marketing Mail parcels that qualify for a Media Mail or Library Mail price under the applicable standards, and that contain the name of the Package Service price in the mailer’s ancillary service endorsement (507.1.5.3d), are not eligible for BPRS.
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5.2.4 Application Process
[Revise the introductory text to read as follows:]
To obtain a BPRS permit, a mailer must send a written request that includes the following to the postmaster at each Post Office where parcels are to be returned:
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[Revise the text of item b. to read as follows:]
b. Information pertinent to each requested delivery point that documents the receipt of, or that there are reasonable grounds to expect, at least 10,000 machinable parcels originally mailed at regular or nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail prices during the past, or next, 12 months.
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507 Mailer Services
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1.0 Treatment of Mail
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1.5 Treatment for Ancillary Services by Class of Mail
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[Revise the title and introductory text of 1.5.3 to read as follows:]
1.5.3 USPS Marketing Mail
Undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) USPS Marketing Mail pieces are treated as described in Exhibit 1.5.3, with these additional conditions:
[Revise the text of item a. to read as follows:]
a. USPS Marketing Mail pieces are forwarded only to domestic addresses.
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[Revise the text of items c. through f. to read as follows:]
c. The endorsement “Change Service Requested” is not permitted for USPS Marketing Mail pieces containing hazardous materials under 601.8.0. USPS Marketing Mail pieces containing hazardous materials must bear the endorsement “Address Service Requested,” “Forwarding Service Requested,” or “Return Service Requested.”
d. USPS Marketing Mail pieces may be forwarded or returned at the appropriate Media Mail or Library Mail price if the content of the mail qualifies as Media Mail or Library Mail under 173 or 273 and the mail is marked “Media Mail” or “Library Mail” directly below the ancillary service endorsement.
e. If a USPS Marketing Mail piece, including any attachment to that piece, is not opened by the addressee and the piece is endorsed “Address Service Requested,” “Forwarding Service Requested,” or “Return Service Requested,” the addressee may refuse delivery of the piece and have it returned to the sender without affixing postage. If a USPS Marketing Mail piece, or any attachment to that piece, is opened by the addressee, the addressee must affix the required postage to return the piece to the sender, except for Bulk Parcel Return Service (BPRS) pieces under 505.5.2.1.
f. USPS Marketing Mail pieces with bulk insurance must be endorsed “Address Service Requested,” “Forwarding Service Requested,” or “Return Service Requested.” USPS Marketing Mail pieces, except for Marketing parcels, with USPS Tracking must be endorsed “Address Service Requested,” “Forwarding Service Requested,” “Return Service Requested,” or “Change Service Requested”.
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[Revise the title of Exhibit 1.5.3 to read as follows:]
Exhibit 1.5.3 Treatment of Undeliverable USPS Marketing Mail
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[Revise the text under “Restrictions” to read as follows:]
USPS Marketing Mail pieces containing hazardous materials must bear a permissible endorsement (see 507.1.5.3c).
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[Revise item (2) under “Restrictions” to read as follows”]
(2) This endorsement is not permitted for USPS Marketing Mail pieces containing hazardous materials.
[Revise the parenthetical text at right of “OPTION 2” so that line reads as follows:]
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If change-of-address order on file:
[Revise the first bullet under “Change Service Requested,” “Option 2”, “If change-of-address order on file:” to read as follows:]
n Months 1 through 12: Piece forwarded; postage due charged to the mailer at the applicable Forwarding fee based on the mailpiece shape for USPS Marketing Mail; separate notice of new address provided. (Electronic ACS fee is charged.)
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1.5.4 Package Services and Parcel Select
[Revise the introductory text of 1.5.4 to read as follows:]
Undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) Package Services, and Parcel Select mailpieces are treated as described in Exhibit 1.5.4, with these additional conditions:
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2.0 Forwarding
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2.3 Postage for Forwarding
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[Revise the title of 2.3.5 to read as follows:]
2.3.5 USPS Marketing Mail
[Revise the first and second sentence of 2.3.5 to read as follows:]
When forwarding service is provided, generally the mailer of USPS Marketing Mail is subject to paying additional postage: the USPS Marketing Mail weighted fee on all returns. Under Shipper Paid Forwarding/Return (under 4.2.9), mailers of USPS Marketing Mail parcels have an option of paying forwarding postage on those parcels, or return postage if undeliverable, at the applicable single-piece First-Class Mail, USPS Ground Advantage — Retail, or Priority Mail price, instead of the addressee paying postage-due charges.***
2.3.6 Package Services and Parcel Select
[Delete the second sentence, referencing Parcel Select Lightweight, of 2.3.6.]
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3.0 Hold For Pickup
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3.2 Basic Information
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3.2.2 Basic Eligibility
[Revise the last sentence of the introductory text of 3.2.2 to read as follows:]
***It is also available with commercial mailings of Priority Mail Express presented under 213.4.2 or 213.4.3, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage — Commercial, and Bound Printed Matter parcels, when:
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3.2.3 Additional Eligibility Standards
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[Delete item b. in its entirety and renumber current item c. as item b.]
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4.0 Address Correction Services
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4.2 Address Change Service (ACS)
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4.2.9 Shipper Paid Forwarding/Return
[Revise the first sentence of 4.2.9 to read as follows:]
Shipper Paid Forwarding/Return is an ACS fulfillment vehicle, which allows mailers of USPS Marketing Mail, Package Services, and Parcel Select parcels to pay forwarding and/or return charges via approved ACS participant code(s) when used with “Address Service Requested” or “Change Service Requested” endorsements.***
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508 Recipient Services
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7.0 Premium Forwarding Services
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7.2 Premium Forwarding Service Residential
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7.2.6 Weekly Priority Mail Shipments
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[Revise the text of 7.2.6b(2) to read as follows:]
2. USPS Marketing Mail parcels are rerouted separately, and the mailer charged postage due at the appropriate 1-pound USPS Ground Advantage — Retail price.
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600 Basic Standards for All Mailing Services
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602 Addressing
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5.0 Move Update Standards
5.1 Basic Standards
[Revise the last sentence of the introductory text of 5.1 to read as follows:]
***Each address, except for mail bearing an alternative address format (under 3.0), in a mailing at commercial First-Class Mail presorted or automation prices, or USPS Marketing Mail prices, is subject to the Move Update standard and must meet these requirements:
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[Revise the text of item b. to read as follows:]
b. The Move Update standard is met when an address used on a mailpiece in a mailing at any class of mail is updated under 5.2, and the same address is used in a First-Class Mail, or USPS Marketing Mail, mailing within 95 days after the address has been updated.
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6.0 ZIP Code Accuracy Standards
6.1 Basic Standards
[Revise the introductory text of 6.1 to read as follows:]
Except for mail bearing a simplified address, addresses used on pieces in a mailing at all commercial First-Class Mail, nonbarcoded presorted Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail, and Bound Printed Matter presorted and carrier-route prices are subject to the ZIP Code accuracy standard and must meet these requirements:
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604 Postage Payment Methods and Refunds
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5.0 Permit Imprint (Indicia)
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5.3 Indicia Design, Placement, and Content
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5.3.7 USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, and Package Services Format
[Revise the first sentence of 5.3.7 to read as follows:]
A USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, or Package Services permit imprint indicia must contain the same information required in 5.3.6, except that the USPS Marketing Mail (Standard Mail), Parcel Select, or applicable Package Services (Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, or Library Mail) marking must be used instead of “First-Class Mail.”***
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5.3.11 Indicia Formats
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Exhibit 5.3.11 Indicia Formats for Official Mail and Other Classes
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Parcel Select
[Delete the “Parcel Select Lightweight” indicia example.]
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608 Postal Information and Resources
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7.0 Trademarks and Copyrights of the USPS
7.1 USPS Trademarks
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[Delete “Parcel Select Lightweight” from the list of trademarks in 7.1.]
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700 Special Standards
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705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems
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6.0 Combining Mailings of USPS Marketing Mail, Package Services, and Parcel Select Parcels
6.1 Basic Standards for Combining Parcels
6.1.1 Basic Standards
[Revise the introductory text of 6.1.1 to read as follows:]
USPS Marketing Mail parcels, Package Services parcels, and Parcel Select parcels in combined mailings must meet the following standards:
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6.2 Combining Parcels — DNDC Entry
[Add the section number and title “6.2.1 General” above the text immediately under 6.2 and renumber current 6.2.1 through 6.2.3 as 6.2.2 through 6.2.4. Revise the text of renumbered 6.2.1 to read as follows:]
6.2.1 General
Mailers may combine USPS Marketing Mail machinable parcels, and USPS Marketing Mail Marketing parcels weighing 6 or more ounces, with Package Services and Parcel Select machinable parcels for entry at a NDC when authorized by USPS under 6.1.4.
6.2.2 Eligible Prices
[Revise the first sentence of renumbered 6.2.2 to read as follows:]
Combined parcels may be eligible for USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select DNDC/ASF, single-piece and Presorted Media Mail, single-piece and Presorted Library Mail, Bound Printed Matter DNDC, and Nonpresorted and Presorted Bound Printed Matter prices.***
6.2.3 Additional Standards
[Revise the introductory text of renumbered 6.2.3 to read as follows:]
USPS Marketing Mail machinable parcels, USPS Marketing Mail Marketing parcels (6 ounces or more), and Package Services and Parcel Select machinable parcels prepared for DNDC entry must meet the following conditions in addition to the basic standards in 6.1:
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6.3 Combining Parcels — DSCF and DDU Prices
6.3.1 Qualification
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[Revise the text of items a, and b. to read as follows:]
a. When the mailer pays DSCF prices, Parcel Select, USPS Marketing Mail, and Bound Printed Matter parcels may be combined with other Package Services parcels under 6.3.
b. All USPS Marketing Mail parcels may be combined with Package Services, and Parcel Select parcels prepared for DDU prices under 6.3.
6.3.2 Preparation and Prices
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[Revise the last sentence of the introductory text of item b. to read as follows:]
b. ***All other requirements for Parcel Select DSCF prices, and USPS Marketing Mail prices, as applicable, must be met.
[Revise the last sentence of 6.3.2b(1) to read as follows:]
***After the minimum sack volume has been met, USPS Marketing Mail parcels may be included in the sack or in overflow sacks.
[Revise the last sentence of 6.3.2b(2) to read as follows:]
***After the minimum pallet volume has been met, USPS Marketing Mail parcels may be included on the pallet or in overflow sacks.
[Revise the text of 6.3.2b(3) and 6.3.2b(4) to read as follows:]
3. If palletized under the alternate pallet preparation where no pallet may contain less than 35 pieces and 200 pounds, provided the average number of pieces on pallets qualifying for the DSCF price is at least 50, USPS Marketing Mail parcels may not be combined with Package Services and Parcel Select parcels.
4. If palletized under the option to prepare 5-digit scheme or 5-digit pallets under the 36-inch-high (mail only) pallet minimum, any combination of USPS Marketing Mail, Package Services, and Parcel Select parcels may be used to meet the minimum pallet-height requirement.
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[Revise the text of 6.3.2b(6) to read as follows:]
6. USPS Marketing Mail parcels are eligible for presorted prices according to 243 and 253.4.3.
[Revise the introductory text of item c. to read as follows:]
c. Package Services, Parcel Select, and USPS Marketing Mail parcels qualifying for DDU prices:
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6.4 Combining Package Services, Parcel Select, and USPS Marketing Mail — Optional 3-Digit SCF Entry
6.4.1 Entry at Designated SCFs
[Revise the text of 6.4.1 to read as follows:]
Mailers may deposit pieces otherwise eligible for Package Services, Parcel Select, and USPS Marketing Mail prices and the USPS Marketing Mail DSCF price at an SCF that USPS designates for destination ZIP Codes listed in Labeling List L607.
6.4.2 Qualification and Preparation
[Revise the introductory text of 6.4.2 to read as follows:]
Parcel Select and Bound Printed Matter machinable parcels, and USPS Marketing Mail parcels may be prepared for entry at designated SCFs under these standards:
[Revise the text of item a. to read as follows:]
a. USPS Marketing Mail parcels that weigh less than 2 ounces or that are tubes, rolls, triangles, and similar pieces may not be included.
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[Revise the text of item d. to read as follows:]
d. USPS Marketing Mail machinable parcels and USPS Marketing Mail Marketing parcels weighing 6 ounces or more are eligible for the NDC presort-level DNDC price. USPS Marketing Mail Marketing parcels weighing less than 6 ounces and irregular USPS Marketing Mail parcels are eligible for the 3-digit presort-level DSCF price.
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8.0 Preparing Pallets
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8.6 Pallet Labels
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8.6.5 Line 2 (Content Line)
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[Revise the text of item b. to read as follows:]
b. Codes. The codes below must be used as appropriate on Line 2 of sack, tray, and pallet labels.
[Delete the Parcel Select Lightweight entry in its entirety.]
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8.10 Pallet Presort and Labeling
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[Revise the title of 8.10.3 to read as follows:]
8.10.3 USPS Marketing Mail — Bundles, Sacks, or Trays
[Delete the seventh sentence, referencing Parcel Select Lightweight, of the introductory text of 8.10.3.]
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[Revise the first and second sentences of item f. to read as follows:
f. SCF, required, permitted for bundles, trays, and sacks (irregular parcels only). The pallet may contain carrier route, automation price, and/or presorted price mail for the 3-digit ZIP Code groups in L005.***
[Revise the text of 8.10.3f(1) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: Use L002, Column C.
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[Revise the title of 8.10.7 to read as follows:]
8.10.7 Machinable Parcels — USPS Marketing Mail, Including Marketing Parcels 6 Ounces or More
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[Revise the text of 8.10.7a(2) to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD 5D.”
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[Revise the text of 8.10.7b(2) to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD 5D.”
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[Revise the text of 8.10.7c(2) to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD MACH SCF.”
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[Revise the text of 8.10.7d(2) to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD MACH ASF.”
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[Revise the text of 8.10.7e(2) to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD MACH NDC.”
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[Revise the text of 8.10.7f(2) to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD MACH NDC.”
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[Revise the text of 8.10.7g(2) to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD MACH WKG.”
[Revise the title of 8.10.8 to read as follows:]
8.10.8 Irregular Parcels Weighing 2 Ounces or More — USPS Marketing Mail, Including Marketing Parcels
[Delete the sixth sentence, referencing Parcel Select Lightweight, of the introductory text of 8.10.8.]
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[Revise the text of 8.10.8a(2) to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD IRREG 5D”; followed by “SCHEME” (or “SCH”).
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[Revise the text of 8.10.8b(2) to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD IRREG 5D.”
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[Revise the text of 8.10.8c(1) and 8.10.8c(2) to read as follows:]
1. Line 1: Use L002, Column C.
2. Line 2: “STD IRREG SCF.”
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[Revise the text of 8.10.8d(2) to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD IRREG ASF.”
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[Revise the text of 8.10.8e(2) to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD IRREG NDC.”
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[Revise the text of 8.10.8f(2) to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD IRREG NDC.”
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[Revise the text of 8.10.8g(2) to read as follows:]
2. Line 2: “STD IRREG WKG.”
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21.0 Optional Combined Parcel Mailings
21.1 Basic Standards for Combining Parcel Select, Package Services, and USPS Marketing Mail Parcels
21.1.1 Basic Standards
[Revise the introductory text of 21.1.1 to read as follows:]
Package Services parcels, Parcel Select parcels, and USPS Marketing Mail parcels in a combined parcel mailing must meet the following standards:
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[Revise the text of 21.1.1d(1) to read as follows:]
1. USPS Marketing Mail — Minimum 200 pieces or 50 pounds of parcels per class.
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21.3 Mail Preparation
21.3.1 Basic Standards
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[Revise the text of 21.3.1a(1) through 21.3.1a(3) to read as follows:]
1. USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, and Package Services machinable parcels: Use “STD/PSVC MACH” for Line 2 content labeling.
2. USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, and Package Services irregular parcels at least 2 ounces and up to (but not including) 6 ounces, except for tubes, rolls, triangles, and other similarly irregular-shaped pieces: Use “STD/PSVC” for Line 2 content labeling.
3. USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, and Package Services tubes, rolls, triangles, and similarly irregular-shaped parcels; and all parcels weighing less than 2 ounces: Use “STD/PSVC IRREG” for Line 2 content labeling.
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21.3.2 Combining USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, and Package Services Machinable Parcels
[Revise the introductory text of 21.3.2 to read as follows:]
Prepare and enter USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, and Package Services machinable parcels, and USPS Marketing Mail Marketing parcels 6 ounces or more, as combined machinable parcels as shown in the table below.
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21.3.3 Combining USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, and Package Services APPS-Machinable Parcels
[Revise the introductory text of 21.3.3 to read as follows:]
Prepare and enter USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, and Package Services irregular parcels, and USPS Marketing Mail Marketing parcels (weighing at least 2 ounces, but less than 6 ounces, that are not tubes, rolls, triangles, or similarly irregular-shaped parcels) as combined APPS-machinable parcels as shown in the table below.
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21.3.4 Combining USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, and Package Services Parcels (Not APPS-Machinable)
[Revise the introductory text of 21.3.4 to read as follows:]
Prepare and enter USPS Marketing Mail, Parcel Select, and Package Services parcels, and USPS Marketing Mail Marketing parcels under 2 ounces, as combined not APPS-machinable parcels as shown in the table below.
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Index
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P
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Parcel Select
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[Delete the entry “Lightweight, 253.4.0.”]
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U
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USPS Marketing Mail, parcels
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combined mailings with Package Services parcels, 705.6.1
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[Revise the entry “preparation, 705.6.2.3” to read as
follows:]
preparation, 705.6.2.4
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The Postal Service will incorporate these revisions into the next edition of the online DMM, which is available via Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com.
— Product Classification,
Product Solutions, 1-11-24
