When greeting cards exceed any one of the letter-size measurements (e.g., 6-1/8" height), they are classified and priced as flats (large envelopes).It does not apply to postcards eligible for the card rate, large envelopes, or packages. The nonmachinable surcharge applies only to First-Class Mail letters.The applicable First-Class Mail letter postage and $0.17 nonmachinable surcharge applies. If a mailpiece measures11-1/2" or 6-1/8" or less and is 1/4" thick or less (letter-size), does not weigh more than 3.5 ounces, and is rigid, it is classified and priced as a nonmachinable letter.(See DMM 101.1.2 for nonmachinable criteria.) Square greeting cards that are letter-size are mailable at letter rates and are subject to the $0.17 nonmachinable surcharge in addition to the applicable First-Class Mail letter postage.Also, some items prepared as a package may be reconfigured and placed in a large envelope, saving $0.33 on the first ounce. The decrease in price to $0.17 for each additional ounce for all mail shapes results in lower prices for letters weighing over 1 ounce and for large envelopes weighing over 6 ounces.Ĭustomers may save $0.39 on the first ounce by folding the contents of a flat-size mailpiece (large envelope) into a letter-size mailpiece. A package exceeding 13 ounces is classified as a Priority Mail item. The maximum weight for First-Class Mail packages is 13 ounces.The single-piece 1-ounce rate for packages is $1.13.“Rectangular” includes square-shaped pieces. All large envelopes (flats) must be rectangular.When a flat-size piece of mail is a box or has contents that make the mailpiece rigid, it is classified and priced as a package.When a First-Class Mail item exceeds any one of the maximum measurements of a large envelope, it is classified and priced as a package (parcel).A large envelope exceeding 13 ounces is classified as a Priority Mail item. The maximum weight for large envelopes is 13 ounces.The maximum size for large envelopes is 15" x 12" x 3/4" thick.The single-piece 1-ounce rate for large envelopes (flats) is $0.80.The mailpiece measures more than 6" long or 4-1/4" high, if the thickness is less than 0.009".The delivery address is parallel to the shorter dimension of the mailpiece.The mailpiece is rigid or contains odd-shaped items.The aspect ratio (length divided by height) is less than 1.3 or more than 2.5.
Common nonmachinable characteristics include the following:.The $0.17 nonmachinable surcharge applies to all First-Class Mail letters weighing up to the maximum weight of 3.5 ounces, with one or more nonmachinable characteristics.The maximum weight for letter-size pieces is 3.5 ounces.When a piece of First-Class Mail exceeds any one of the maximum measurements of a letter, it is classified and priced as a large envelope (flat).The maximum size for letters did not change: 11-1/2" x 6-1/8" x 1/4" thick.The single-piece 1-ounce letter rate is $0.41, the additional ounce price is $0.17, and the single-piece postcard rate is $0.26.The major changes made to First-Class Mail (retail) in May 2007 are detailed here to help you understand what changed and discuss the changes with customers. (2) Service variance (as a percentage rounded to one decimal place) for mail delivered within +1 day, +2 days, and +3 days of its applicable service standard, provided at the Postal Administrative Area and National levels.First-Class Mail Fact Sheet What is First-Class Mail Shape-Based Pricing?įirst-Class Mail shape-based pricing aligns the shape of mail with the relative processing costs for each mail shape. (1) On-time service performance (as a percentage rounded to one decimal place), provided at the Postal Administrative Area and National levels and For each of the Outbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International and Inbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International products within the First-Class Mail class, report the: (b) Outbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International and Inbound Single-Piece First-Class Mail International. (2) Service variance (as a percentage rounded to one decimal place) for mail delivered within +1 day, +2 days, and +3 days of its applicable service standard, disaggregated by mail subject to the overnight, 2-day, and 3/4/5-day service standards, provided at the District, Postal Administrative Area, and National levels. (1) On-time service performance (as a percentage rounded to one decimal place), disaggregated by mail subject to the overnight, 2-day, and 3/4/5-day service standards, provided at the District, Postal Administrative Area, and National levels and For each of the Single-Piece Letters/Postcards, Bulk Letters/Postcards, Flats, and Parcels products within the First-Class Mail class, report the:
(a) Single-Piece Letters/Postcards, Bulk Letters/Postcards, Flats, and Parcels.
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