We published this information in the May 18, 2023, Postal Bulletin. We revised various sections to replace references to discontinued legacy extra-service labels and forms with references to the current Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb)-compliant versions. We revised section 508.1.8 to reflect updates in regulations concerning Commercial Mail Receiving Agencies (CMRAs). We revised section 508.5.5.5 to reflect a change in the payment method for caller service. We published this information in the June 15, 2023, Postal Bulletin. We revised various sections to reflect changes regarding Postal Service domestic product price adjustments for 2023. New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products We published this information in the June 29, 2023, Postal Bulletin. We revised section 604.1.1 to reflect an update in Postal Service postage stamp prices and denominations resulting from the Postal Regulatory Commission’s approval of Market Dominant pricing adjustments effective July 9, 2023. We revised section 604.9.5.5 to reflect changes in refund eligibility for Priority Mail Express products containing hazardous materials (HAZMAT). We published this information in the July 13, 2023, Postal Bulletin. We revised various sections to clarify the requirements for using flat trays and sacks, when applicable, as a handling unit for USPS Marketing Mail and Periodicals Flats. Removal of Sacks – USPS Marketing Mail and Periodicals Flats Clarification We revised various sections to reflect changes to prices and mailing standards for certain competitive products for 2023. We published this information in the June 29, 2023, Postal Bulletin.ĭomestic Competitive Products Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes We revised various sections to reflect a change in standards for the Postal Service Sectional Center Facility (SCF) pallet discount for USPS Marketing Mail® letters, and to clarify changes that became effective January 22, 2023, related to the Postal Service SCF pallet discount for USPS Marketing Mail flats. Sectional Center Facility Pallet Discount We revised various sections to reflect a change in the title of Publication 199, Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide for: Confirmation Services and Electronic Verification System (eVS) Mailers to Publication 199, Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide for: Confirmation Services and Electronic Payment Systems. We revised various sections to implement Postal Service changes related to collapsed zones for Bound Printed Matter. We published this information in the July 27, 2023, Postal Bulletin. We revised various sections to clarify requirements for using USPS®-produced packaging for Priority Mail Express®, Priority Mail®, and USPS Connect Local mail. We revised section 604.9.5.5, to reflect the Postal Service’s discontinuing guaranteed-service postage refunds for Priority Mail Express® mailpieces destined to or originating from Alaska or Hawaii. We revised various sections to reflect the recent change in Postal Service requirements regarding maximum dimensions of a machinable parcel. We published this information in the August 10, 2023, Postal Bulletin. We revised various sections to reflect the Postal Service’s discontinued use of Priority Mail Express® Label 11-B, Priority Mail Express Post Office to Addressee. Priority Mail Express Label 11-B Discontinued We published this information in the August 24, 2023, Postal Bulletin. We revised Exhibit 2.1.8, under the “Barcode Quality” compliance category entry, to reflect the Postal Service adding an Intelligent Mail® package barcode (IMpb®) validation requirement. Intelligent Mail Package Barcode Compliance Quality We revised various sections to include Postal Service standards for using Facility Access and Shipment Tracking (FAST) as an option for mailers to schedule drop-shipment appointments. The Summary of Changes lists revisions to this edition of Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) by effective date. USPS Marketing Mail Eligibility Decision Tree.Designing Letter and Reply Mail (PUB 25).
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