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3 Nonmachinable Letters

3-1 Criteria for Nonmachinable Letters

A letter-size piece is nonmachinable if it does not meet the automation or machinability standards. Windows in paper envelopes do not make mailpieces nonmachinable.

Attachments do not render mailpieces nonmachinable if allowed by eligibility standards for the class of mail. Additionally, a letter-size piece is nonmachinable if it weighs more than 3.5 ounces.




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