POSTAL CLASSES OVERVIEW-STANDARD MAIL A

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Mailing must contain at least 200 pieces or 50 lbs. addressed pieces.
To qualify for barcode rates, cards, letters and flats must be 100%DPBC (delivery point barricaded
Letter minimum is 3 ½” high and 5” long and at least .007” thick. Maximum is 6 1/8” high and 11 1/2” long and less than ¼ “ thick.
Flats minimum is more than 6 1/8” high and 11 ½” long, or more than ¼” thick but less than ¾” thick.
Letter size BRE (business reply envelope) pieces provided as enclosures must be automation compatible and bear a FIM and correct barcode for the address to which the piece is returned.
Depending on quantity of mailing further discounts are available.
BMC, SCF discounts can mean postage savings even with the added cost of trucking.
When doing permit imprint there is an added cost for opening a permit. There is a one-time application fee and an annual fee. This fee must be paid annually to keep the permit active. Company permits must be active at Post Office of mailing.
Address placement must meet barcode standards if mailing at barcode rates.
When doing a selfmailer determine how many tabs are needed.
Open at bottom- 2 tabs 1” from each lead edge.
Open at top- 1 tab in center top.
No tab is needed for a flat size piece.
Refer to the DMM for other folds and amount of tabs needed.
When doing cr-rt mailings the piece must be barcode if it is letter size or piece must mail at flats rate.

THIS SHOULD BE USED FOR GUIDLINE PURPOSE ONLY. REFER TO THE APPROPIATE SECTION OF THE DOMESTIC MAIL MANUAL (DMM) OR INTERNATIONAL MAIL MANUAL (IMM) FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS. OR, TALK TO YOUR ACCOUNT SPECIALIST FOR MORE DETAILED EXPLANATIONS OR OTHER MAILING OPTIONS.