Postal Information

[Effective 07/01/02]

REGULAR MAIL

Letter-Size Minimum Per Piece Rates

Pieces 0.2068 pound (3.3087 ounces) or less:

  Regular Standard Mail A Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail A
Entry Discount Presorted Automation 1 Nonautomation Automation 1
Basic 3/5 Digit Mixed AADC AADC 3-Digit 5-Digit Basic Basic High Density Saturation
None 0.268 0.248 0.219 0.212 0.203 0.190 0.194 0.171 0.164 0.152
DBMC 0.247 0.227 0.198 0.191 0.182 0.169 0.173 0.150 0.143 0.131
DSCF 0.242 0.222 -- 0.186 0.177 0.164 0.168 0.145 0.138 0.126
DDU -- -- --   -- -- 0.162 0.139 0.132 0.120

1. Pieces weighing over 3 ounces subject to additional standards.

Nonletter-Size Minimum Per Piece Rates

Pieces 0.2068 pound (3.3087 ounces) or less:

  Regular Standard Mail A Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail A  
Entry Discount Presorted Automation 3        
Basic 3/5 Digit Basic 3/5 Digit Basic2 High Density2 Saturation2  
None 0.344 0.288 0.300 0.261 0.194 0.169 0.160  
DBMC 0.323 0.267 0.279 0.240 0.173 0.148 0.139  
DSCF 0.318 0.262 0.274 0.235 0.168 0.143 0.134  
DDU -- -- -- -- 0.162 0.137 0.128  

2. Residual shape surcharge might apply. Add $0.15 per piece for items that are prepared as a parcel or are not letter-size or flat-size.
3. Available only for automation-compatible flats.

1.3 Piece/Pound Rates

Pieces more than 0.2068 pound (3.3087 ounces):

  Regular Standard Mail A Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail A
Piece/Pound Rate   Presorted 1,2 Automation      
Basic 3/5 Digit Basic 3/5 Digit Basic High Density Saturation
Per Piece $0.20 $0.14 $0.15 $0.12 $0.07 $0.04 $0.03
Per Pound (includes entry discount if applicable) PLUS PLUS PLUS PLUS PLUS PLUS PLUS
None $0.708 $0.708 $0.708 $0.708 $0.61 $0.61 $0.61
DBMC 0.608 0.608 0.608 0.608 0.51 0.51 0.51
DSCF 0.583 0.583 0.583 0.583 0.485 0.485 0.485
DDU -- -- -- -- 0.453 0.453 0.453

1. Residual shape surcharge of $0.18 per piece applies to items that are prepared as a parcel or are not letter-size or flat-size. 
2. Machinable parcels for which the residual shape surcharge is paid may be eligible for the barcoded discount of $0.03 per piece (see E620). The barcoded discount is available for pieces entered at DSCF rates only if sorted to 5-digit sacks or pallets. Except for mail entered at the Phoenix, AZ, ASF, the barcoded discount is not available for DBMC rate mail entered at an ASF.

NON-PROFIT

3.1 Letter-Size Minimum Per Piece Rates

Pieces 0.2055 pound (3.2873 ounces) or less:

  Regular Standard Mail A Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail A
Entry Discount Presorted Automation 11 Nonautomation Automation 1
Basic 3/5 Digit Mixed AADC AADC 3-Digit 5-Digit Basic Basic High Density Saturation
None 0.165 0.153 0.144 0.136 0.129 0.114 0.126 0.111 0.102 0.095
DBMC 0.144 0.132 0.123 0.115 0.108 0.093 0.105 0.090 0.081 0.074
DSCF 0.139 0.127 -- 0.110 0.103 0.088 0.100 0.085 0.076 0.069
DDU -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.094 0.079 0.070 0.063

11. Pieces weighing over 3 ounces subject to additional standards.

3.2 Nonletter-Size Minimum Per Piece Rates

Pieces 0.2055 pound (3.2873 ounces) or less:

  Regular Standard Mail A Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail A  
Entry Discount Presorted 12  Automation 13        
Basic 3/5 Digit Basic 3/5 Digit Basic12 High Density12 Saturation12  
None 0.230