6-2.2 Electronic Documentation

To be eligible for Seamless Acceptance processing, mailers must meet the following requirements:

1. Ensure all containers, handling units and mailpieces have an appropriate unique IMcb, IMtb, and/or IMb.
2. Transmit postage statements and documentation to the PostalOne! system using Mail.dat and Mail.XML messages, Postal Wizard, or the IMsb Tool.

For more information, see the Mail.dat and Mail.XML Technical Specifications: https://postalpro.usps.com/mailing/techspecs.
See Table 6-2.2.

Table 6-2.2

Verifications

 

	Non-Full-Service Mailings BMEU or DMU	Full-Service Mailings at BMEU (Automated Verification)	Seamless Acceptance BMEU or DMU
Traditional Verifications	Performed	NOT performed	NOT performed
Automated Verifications	NOT Performed	Performed	Performed
Assessable Metrics	Move Update eInduction (if applicable)	Electronic Verifications Move Update eInduction (if applicable) Seamless (except Undocumented)	Electronic Verifications Move Update eInduction (if applicable) Seamless (includes Undocumented)
Monthly Postage Assessments	All metrics listed above (Move Update, eInduction)	Automated Verifications may result in additional postage for all metrics except Undocumented	Seamless Acceptance verifications may result in additional postage (All metrics listed above)
Auto-finalization	Does NOT occur	Does NOT occur	Occurs

6-2.2.1 Automated Verifications Entry Criteria

All CRIDs submitting Full-Service volume are enabled for Automated Verifications.

6-2.2.2 Automated Verifications to Seamless Acceptance Transition Criteria

Full-Service mailers entering mail at the BME can transition to Seamless Acceptance when the following criteria are met:

1. All Seamless Acceptance error metrics are below the error thresholds.
2. Postal Service approval of process to identify count of barcoded pieces not included in eDoc (if applicable).
3. Mailer is participating in eInduction when applicable.

Barcoded pieces not included in eDoc are a source of Seamless Acceptance Undocumented Piece errors.