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Online Resources for Mailers
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Rates, Zone Charts, and Postage |
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Domestic Rates and Fees |
Domestic rates are available in PDF (read-only), HTML, and in tab-delimited downloadable files. |
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International Rates and Fees |
General mailing information and international rates for most international services are available in PDF (read-only) and HTML. |
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Rate Calculators |
Interactive domestic and international rate calculators are available for modeling or estimating postage costs. The Business Rate Calculator computes rates for all Periodicals mail and includes a printable rate log. |
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Postal Zone Charts |
Interactive zone charts are available for computing postage on zoned mail such as periodicals. |
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Postage Statement Wizard |
Automatically computes and prints Periodicals postage statements. |
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Mailing Standards |
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Mail Classification and Preparation: |
The Postal Explorer web site provides up-to-the minute domestic and international mailing information. You can access Domestic Mail Manual 200-A, A Guide to Mailing for Businesses and Organizations; Domestic Mail Manual (updated monthly); the International Mail Manual (updated biweekly); Quick Service Guides; zone charts; and many other publications on mailpiece design, addressing standards, and nonprofit eligibility. |
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Customer Support Rulings |
Customer Support Rulings clarify the meaning of certain standards in the Domestic Mail Manual. |
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Addressing Products, Certified Vendors, Polywrap |
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Address Change Service (ACS) |
This site provides information on ACS, a system that meets the needs of business mailers with a cost-effective and efficient means of obtaining accurate change-of-address (COA) information electronically. |
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Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) |
This site provides information on the CDS File, a 5-digit ZIP Code based electronic product that provides and updates delivery sequence address information by carrier route for qualified mailers. |
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Labeling Lists |
Manifest Analysis and Certification (MAC) |
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Manifest Analysis and Certification (MAC) |
This site provides publications on MAC, list of certified MAC vendors, and a list of certified MAC Gold mailers. |
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Polywrap |
This site presents a current list of approved polywrap and polywrap manufacturers. |
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Presort Accuracy Validation and Evaluation (PAVE) |
This site provides information about the PAVE program, publications, and electronic files, as well as PAVE conferences. |
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Vendor Information |
This site provides extensive lists of various types of vendors offering certified products and services for mail preparation including CASS/MASS products, Confirmation services, MAC products, NCOA, and PAVE. |
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Mailpiece Quality Control (MQC) |
This site provides information on MQC, a Postal Service certification program for mailpiece design for mailers and their employees. The course incorporates a self-study guide and a final exam. |
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Publications |
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Federal Register |
Proposed and final rules published by the Postal Service are posted on the Rapid Information Bulletin Board System (RIBBS). These documents provide notice of proposed and final changes to mail preparation standards, public meetings, and other official announcements. |
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Postal Bulletin |
The Postal Bulletin is the official source of updates to Postal Service policies and procedures. This biweekly publication is available online and in paper. It includes advance notices of updates, time-sensitive instructions, and other business information. The Postal Bulletin also includes the text of revisions to the standards in the Domestic Mail Manual and the International Mail Manual. The online version is fully searchable. |
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Mailer's Companion |
The Mailer's Companion is a free monthly newsletter for business mailers and Postal Service personnel. This newsletter presents information on Domestic Mail Manual revisions, classification changes, mail processing, address management, and other mailing topics. It is available online or by hard copy. To subscribe, mail or fax your name, title, company name, completed delivery address, and daytime telephone number to: Mailer's Companion |
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Postal Facilities and Networks |
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Business Mail Entry (BME) Offices |
These offices can answer questions on rates, mail preparation, mailpiece design, and mail classification. A locater lookup tool provides the address, telephone number, and fax number of each district BME office by ZIP Code. |
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Rates and Classification Service Centers |
These centers provide additional guidance on rates, mail preparation, and mail classification. Domestic Mail Manual G042 provides the address, telephone number, and fax number of each RCSC. |
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Business Service Network |
This national network provides help and support with mailing needs and resolves mailer issues concerning mail processing, transportation, and delivery. A locator lookup provides the address, telephone number, and fax number of each BSN by ZIP Code. |
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Post Offices |
Post offices and stations and branches provide various levels of service and customer support. A locator lookup tool provides the address and telephone number of post offices and postal facilities near a specific address. |
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Bulk Mail Center (BMC) Network |
The bulk mail center page provides information about the national bulk mail center network, transportation, and drop shipment scheduling, critical entry times, and the address and telephone number of each BMC and each auxiliary service facility (ASF). |
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