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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN
Dave Girard Mailpiece Design Analyst United
States Postal Service
MDA Customer Service Help Desk MDA_at_usps.gov or
855-593-6093
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN
Consumers prefer hardcopy mail to other channels
Epsilon Channel Preference Study
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PROCESSING CATEGORY

• WHAT IS THE PROCESSING CATEGORY?
• IS IT A LETTER, FLAT, PARCEL?

Postage costs and mail preparation requirements
are different based on the processing category.
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PROCESSING CATEGORY
Your mailpiece is a letter if it falls within
these dimensions and weighs less than 3.5 ounces
(first class) or 16 ounces (standard mail).
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MAILABILITY
IS IT MAILABLE?
- MUST BE RECTANGULAR (if lt 1/4 thick) - MUST
BE AT LEAST 3.5 HIGH x 5 LONG - MUST BE AT
LEAST .007 THICK (7 POINTS)

• Customized Market Mail does not have to be
  rectangular
• Letter-size card stock pieces may have rounded
  corners up to 1/8 in diameter.

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MAILABILITY
- The location and orientation of the delivery
address determines the length when deciding if a
piece meets minimum dimensions to be mailable.
3 1/2
5"
ADDRESS LABEL
ADDRESS LABEL
5"
3 1/2
YES
NO
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MACHINABILITY LETTER MAIL
Effective May 11, 2009, the standards for
machinable mail and automation mail are
aligned. Machinable mail must meet the physical
characteristics of automation mail with the
exception of the qualifying barcode.
DMM 201.1.1.3
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Mails for 21.7 to 30.1 cents
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN
MACHINABILITY LETTER MAIL
IS IT MACHINABLE? -If it is not machinable, it
cannot be mailed at automation prices -It is
subject to a 21 surcharge in FCM and
nonmachinable prices in STD Mail
5 x 7
Mails for 40.8 to 66.4 cents
5 x 7
STD MAIL 5 DIGIT DSCF to MXD ADC NON-MACHINABLE
STD MAIL AUTO 5-DIGIT DSCF to MXD AADC
PRICE LIST, NOTICE 123 DATED 10-06-14
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MACHINABILITY LETTER MAIL
THE NON-MACHINABLE SURCHARGE OR RATES DO NOT
APPLY TO FIRST-CLASS
MAIL STANDARD MAIL - POSTCARD RATE PIECES
- NON-LETTERS (Flats, Parcels) -
AUTOMATION RATE LETTERS - AUTOMATION RATE
LETTERS - ECR LETTERS
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NONMACHINEABLE CHARACTERISTICS

• Weight over 3 ounces and not in an envelope
  or
• Weight 3.3 to 3.5 ounces and not eligible for
  and claiming automation rates or
• Weight over 3.5 ounces.

DMM 201.2.1
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NONMACHINEABLE CHARACTERISTICS
Is polybagged, polywrapped, or enclosed in any
plastic material or has an exterior surface that
is not made of paper
ANYWHERE IN 46206-0001
U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT xxx City State
MAILPIECE DESIGN ANALYST 125 W SOUTH
ST INDIANAPOLS IN 46206-9651
DMM 201.3.8 201.2.1
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NONMACHINEABLE CHARACTERISTICS
For pieces more than 4.25 inches high or 6 inches
long, the thickness is less than .009 inches.
6 to 11.5" Long
5 to 6" Long
Thickness .009" to .025"
Thickness .007" - up to .016for postcards -
up to .25 for letters
3.5 to 4.25" High
4.25 to 6.125 High
DMM 201.3.3c
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NONMACHINEABLE CHARACTERISTICS
Aspect ratio or length divided by height is less
than 1.3 or greater than 2.5. (An aspect ratio
of 1.3 and 2.5 is required for automation or QBRM
rates.)
First Class Mail U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT
xxx City State
Nonmachineable 5/41.25
4"
5"
Machineable 7/5 1.4
5"
7"
DMM 201.3.7
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NONMACHINEABLE CHARACTERISTICS
The delivery address is parallel to the shorter
dimension.
U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT xxx City State
7"
MAILPIECE DESIGN ANALYST 125 W SOUTH
ST INDIANAPOLS IN 46206-9651
5"
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NONMACHINEABLE CHARACTERISTICS
Has clasps, strings, buttons, or similar closure
devices.
DMM 201.3.8
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NONMACHINEABLE CHARACTERISTICS
Contains rigid items such as pens, pencils, or
loose keys or coins that cause the thickness of
the mailpiece to be uneven.
DMM 201.3.10
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NONMACHINEABLE CHARACTERISTICS
Is too rigid (does not bend easily when subjected
to a transport belt tension of 40 pounds around
an 11-inch diameter turn).
MAILPIECES MAY BE SUBMITTED FOR FLEXIBILITY
TESTING TO THE PCSC
DMM 201.3.12.1
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NONMACHINEABLE CHARACTERISTIC
Is a self-mailer that is not prepared according
to current regulations. Is a booklet that is
not prepared according to current regulations.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN
MACHINABLE/AUTOMATION FSM

• A folded self-mailer (FSM) is formed of two or
  more panels created when a single sheet or
  multiple unbound sheets of paper are folded
  together and sealed to form a letter-size
  mailpiece.

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MACHINABLE/AUTOMATION FSM

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MACHINABLE/AUTOMATION FSM

• Dimensions
• Height 3.5 to 6 inches max
• Length 5 to 10.5 inches max
• Weight up to 3 ounces
• Paper basis weight Book grade (text, offset)
• Basic Folded Self-Mailer design
• 70lb min for 1oz mailpiece 80lb over 1oz up to
  3oz
• Optional elements added
• basis weight ranges from 80lb to 120lb
• basis weight increases when piece weight is over
  1oz
• Newsprint paper allowed on quarter-fold design
  only
• (55lb min newsprint paper which correlates to
  60lb Book weight 1.5 inch tabs required)

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MACHINABLE/AUTOMATION FSM

• SELF- MAILERS MUST BE SEALED CLOSED
• TABS, WAFER SEALS, TAPE, GLUE CAN BE USED
• NUMBER AND LOCATION OF TABS REQUIRED IS BASED
  ON
• BASIS WEIGHT OF PAPER
• NUMBER OF PANELS
• POSITION OF FOLD
• TABS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON BOTTOM EDGE
• STAPLES NOT ALLOWED AS CLOSING DEVICE

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MACHINABLE/AUTOMATION FSM

• Quarterfold
• Optional Design Elements

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MACHINABLE/AUTOMATION FSM
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MACHINABLE/AUTOMATION Booklets

• BOOKLETS
• Sheets that are fastened with at least two
  staples in the fold (saddle stitched), perfect
  bound, pressed-glued, or joined together
  producing a spine where pages are attached
  together are considered booklets.
• Booklets are open on three sides before sealing,
  similar in design to a book. In general, booklets
  must be uniformly thick.

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MACHINABLE/AUTOMATION Booklets

• Tabbing requirements for booklet-style letter
  size pieces effective September 8, 2009 with new
  options added April 5, 2010.
• Most of these designs will require 3 seals,
• 1 ½ inches in diameter with no perforations
• with 2 inch seals for heavier and longer pieces.
  
• The design determines weight of cover stock.

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MACHINABLE/AUTOMATION Booklets

• In Simple Spine Booklets, the spine forms the
  bottom edge of the piece.
• The length or method used to seal the booklet
  determines the weight of the paper forming the
  cover.

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MACHINABLE/AUTOMATION Booklets

• Alternatives for Simple Spine
• Lighter weight covers which
• require more stringent gluing and
• tabbing requirements
• Continuous, 1/2-inch wide, glue lines must be
  placed along the entire length of the open edge
  and end within 1/16-inch of the open ends. The
  selvage along the open edge must not exceed 1/16
  inch. Glue lines must be created with a permanent
  adhesive that is not tacky when dry.

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MACHINABLE/AUTOMATION Booklets
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MACHINABLE/AUTOMATION Booklets
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN

• Wallet-Style
• Saddle-stitched spine on bottom
• One tab leading and trailing edge
• 4" height only
• 5.2 to 8 inch
• length
• Maximum Weight
• 2.5 oz.

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MACHINABLE/AUTOMATION - Booklets
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN

• Oblong Booklets
• have the
• spine on the
• leading shorter
• edge

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MACHINABLE/AUTOMATION Booklets
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN

• Folded booklets are large mailpieces that are
  bound and then folded to letter-size. The final
  fold must be the bottom (longer) edge. The folded
  spine should be the leading edge, however, if
  necessary, the spine may be prepared as the
  trailing edge. The spine on the trailing edge
  configuration is not recommended. The cover is at
  least 40-pound paper.

• The cover is at least 40-pound paper.
• Folded booklets must be sealed with nonperforated
  1.5" tabs.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN
NEW STANDARDS FOR CD/DVD MAILERS
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 14, 2008 NEW STANDARDS WERE
ESTABLISHED FOR CD/DVD MAILERS ELIMINATING THE
NEED FOR PCSC TESTING TESTING STILL REQUIRED FOR
PIECES OUTSIDE OF THESE STANDARDS
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN
ADDRESSING BASICS

• ZIP CODES
• CASS
• DPV
• MOVE UPDATE
• NCOA

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN
ADDRESSING BASICS

• Addresses must be matched to the National Change
  of Address database within 95 days of the date of
  mailing.
• Ancillary Service Endorsement
• OneCode ACS/ACSTM
• NCOALink
• FASTforward
• Legal Restraint/ 99 Percent Accurate
  First-Class Only-NCSC

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN
ADDRESSING BASICS
CPRS 03672 MR S ONEILL PRES SEAN ONEILL INC 4321
MAPLE ST STE 342 OAKTON MD 12345-6789

- STANDARD ADDRESS FORMAT - MACHINE PRINTED
ADDRESS - ALL LINES LEFT JUSTIFIED - SIMPLE
TYPE STYLE - 10-12 POINT TYPE SIZE - ALL UPPER
CASE CHARACTERS - NO PUNCTUATION - USE POSTAL
ABBREVIATIONS
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN
ADDRESSING BASICS
GUIDELINES FOR OCR PROCESSING Position of
information (Letters).
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN
BARCODING
HOW DO BARCODES GET ON MAIL?

• SOME BARCODES ARE PRODUCED BY OPTICAL CHARACTER
  READERS (OCRs). OCRs READ THE PREVIOUSLY
  ADDRESSED PIECE, THE ZIPCODE INFORMATION IS
  LOOKED UP AND THE MATCHING BARCODE IS PRINTED IN
  THE LOWER RIGHT HAND CORNER.
• 2. SOME BARCODES ARE PRODUCED BY SOFTWARE AND
  PRINTED WHEN THE PIECE IS ADDRESSED. THESE ARE
  ADDRESS BLOCK BARCODES. THESE ARE PRODUCED BY
  CUSTOMERS PRIOR TO MAILING.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN
BARCODING
Unlike the POSTNET barcode that only contains
delivery ZIP Code information, the Intelligent
Mail barcode contains additional data which
expands the ability to track individual mail
pieces and provides greater visibility into the
postal mail stream.
Intelligent Mail Barcode POSTNET barcode

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BARCODING ADDRESS BLOCK BARCODES
POSITION REQUIREMENTS FOR BARCODED LETTERS
Left most bar in address block at 10 1/2 maximum
from right edge
1/2"
1/2"
Address Block Barcode Read Area
4
5/8"
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BARCODING ADDRESS BLOCK BARCODES
ADDRESSING SOFTWARE PRODUCED BARCODE
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BARCODING ADDRESS BLOCK BARCODES
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS 1/8 to the left and right
of the barcode INTELLIGENT MAIL .028 above and
below the barcode. Theses clearances are
required between the barcode and window or label
edges and/or any dark area such as printing or
graphics
.028 min
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BARCODING ADDRESS BLOCK BARCODES
WINDOW ENVELOPES ENTERED AT BARCODED RATES WILL
UNDERGO A TAP TEST
SCOTT JACKSON 1234 EAST DR NEW BEDFORD MA
02740-3461
SCOTT JACKSON 1234 EAST DR NEW BEDFORD MA
02740-3461
FIRST CLASS ZIP4 US POSTAGE PAID CHICAGO
IL PERMIT NO 1
FIRST CLASS ZIP4 US POSTAGE PAID CHICAGO
IL PERMIT NO 1
S782849623867S MAX SMART 86 K ST NW SAN ANTONIO
TX 78284-9623
S78284962386 MAX SMART 86 K ST NW SAN ANTONIO TX
78284-9
MAILPIECES THAT DO NOT PASS THE TAP TEST WILL
BE NOT BE ACCEPTED AT AUTOMATION RATES.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN
BARCODING OCR READABILITY
AVOID GLOSSY/COATED PAPER STOCK -
Character/Barcode smear BOLD TYPE -
Character/Barcode thickness problem POOR PRINT
QUALITY - Character/Barcode voids
DARK BACKGROUND COLORS - Poor reflectance
between paper/print
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN

• Any questions on letter size mail?
• Lets move on to flat size mail!!

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PROCESSING CATEGORY - FLATS

• Your mailpiece is a flat if it exceeds one of the
  letter size dimensions and does not exceed the
  maximum flat dimensions
• Pieces that exceed any dimension of a flat would
  be charged at the rate for parcels.

• EDDM flats have a minimum length of 10 ½ inches
  with proper markings.
• Automation flats must be at least 5 inches high
  and 6 inches long.

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PROCESSING CATEGORY - FLATS

• Rectangular
• Uniform in Thickness

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN
FLAT SIZE MAIL AND FLEXIBILITY
Flexible If a flat size piece has no rigid
insert, place the length parallel to a sharp
edge, extend it halfway off the edge and press in
the middle of the extended edge. If it flexes one
inch without damage, it meets the flexibility
requirement.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN
FLAT SIZE MAIL AND FLEXIBILITY
If the flat size piece contains a rigid insert It
needs to be tested in both directions with more
flexibilty needed for longer pieces.
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FLAT SIZE MAIL AND FLEXIBILITY

• Flat size mail cannot be too flexible.
• New deflection standards went into effect that
  require pieces to maintain some rigidity for
  proper processing.

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ADDRESSING STANDARDS
Effective March 29, 2009, Address placement
requirements for Periodicals, Standard Mail ,
Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail , and Library
Mail flat-size mail sent at automation, presorted
or carrier route prices Related revisions for
automation and presorted First-Class Mail
flats Addresses are required to be in the top
half.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN
NEW ADDRESS PLACEMENT STANDARDS
ON ENVELOPED OR POLYWRAPPED PIECES, THE TOP IS
DEFINED AS EITHER OF THE SHORTER EDGES

• When the address is on an insert polywrapped with
  the host piece, the address must remain within
  the top half throughout processing and delivery.

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NEW ADDRESS PLACEMENT STANDARDS
ON FOLDED OR BOUND FLATS, THE TOP IS DEFINED WHEN
THE FINAL FOLD OR BOUND EDGE IS VERTICAL AND ON
THE RIGHT
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ADDRESS CHARACTERISTICS
MINIMUM SIZE TEXT

• All presorted and carrier route flats must be
  addressed using at least 8-point type.
• Each letter or figure must be at least 0.080
  inch high.
• Flats using an Intelligent Mail barcode may use
  6-point type if the address is printed in all
  capital letters.
• Each letter or figure must be at least 0.065
  inch high.

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ADDRESS CHARACTERISTICS

• SPACING

• Additional standards for automation flats
• Address characters cannot overlap.
• Address lines cannot touch or overlap
  (0.028-inch clearance preferred).
• Address elements may be separated by no more than
  five blank spaces.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN
BARCODING ADDRESS BLOCK BARCODES
A TAP TEST IS DONE ON FLAT SIZE PIECES AS WELL
1/8 TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT .028 ABOVE AND BELOW
THE IMBC MUST BE CLEAR.
MAILPIECE DESIGN ANALYST US POSTAL SERVICE 125 W
SOUTH ST RM 323E INDIANAPOLIS IN
46206-9651 S462069651233S
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTO FLATS
NO TABBING IS REQUIRED
EXCEPT FOR SHORT COVERS
C.U.B. Carts, Unicycles, Bikes
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTO FLATS

• If Mailers wish to use a polywrap covering on any
  flat, it must use a USPS approved polywrap or
  polybag.

• A list of USPS approved polywrap vendors
• available at http//ribbs.usps.gov/

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTO FLATS

• Seam placed lengthwise
• Seam cannot cover address, indicia, postage or
  required markings
• Selvage no more than ½ inch at the top and 1 ½
  inches on the side when the contents are tapped
  down
• Wrap cannot be so tight as to bend the contents
• Wrap over the address area must be free of
  wrinkles

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Parcels and Parcel Barcodes (Impb)

• Machineable
• Irregular
• Outsides

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Parcels and Parcel Barcodes (Impb)

• Irregular
• Outsides

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Parcels and Package Barcodes (Impb)

• As of January, 2015, all commercial parcels are
  required to have the parcel barcode. Mailers are
  also required to submit an electronic shipping
  file.
• Mailers using a postage meter are required to
  affix a Tracking Label if they are not mailing at
  a retail window.
• Excludes parcels with simplifed addressing.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAILPIECE DESIGN
REPLY MAIL
BUSINESS REPLY MAIL COURTESY REPLY MAIL
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REPLY MAIL
Both COURTESY REPLY and BUSINESS REPLY are
recommended to have the FIM FACING
IDENTIFICATION MARK, and the BARCODE printed on
the mailpiece. Both are REQUIRED on QBRM
PIECES. In addition, BRM MAIL has other FORMAT
ELEMENTS that are required CAMERA READY
ARTWORK for reply pieces is supplied FREE OF
CHARGE by the USPS through the AUTOMATED BUSINESS
REPLY MAIL online tool .
MDAs can still provide artwork when necessary.
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REPLY MAIL
COURTESY REPLY MAIL
NO PERMIT OR ANNUAL FEE REQUIRED YOUR CUSTOMER
PAYS THE POSTAGE
CRM should have a FIM A and a Delivery-point
Barcode
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REPLY MAIL
BASIC BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
MUST PAY ANNUAL FEE (225.00) PLUS POSTAGE AND
PER/PIECE FEE (.85) ON RETURNED MAIL POSTCARD
1.20 1 OZ 1.34
BRM should have a ZIP4 code uniquely assigned
for the address and permit number on the
mailpiece AND corresponding ZIP4 barcode.
Delivery-point barcodes are not allowed on BRM
Cheaper rates apply to participants in High
Volume and Qualified BRM.
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REPLY MAIL
HIGH VOLUME BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
MUST PAY ANNUAL PERMIT FEE (225.00) PLUS ANNUUAL
ACCOUNTING FEE (700.00) PLUS POSTAGE AND
PER/PIECE FEE (.099) ON RETURNED MAIL POSTCARD
.449 1 OZ .589
BREAK EVEN POINT IS ABOUT 933/YEAR
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REPLY MAIL
QUALIFIED BUSINESS REPLY MAIL (QBRM)
MUST PAY ANNUAL FEE (225.00) PLUS ANNUAL
ACCOUNTING FEE (700.00) In return, QBRM
has REDUCED POSTAGE POSTCARD .339
1 OZ .476 AND PER/PIECE FEE (.066) ON
RETURNED MAIL FORM 6805 WITH SAMPLES OF BRM
PIECE MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED
BREAK EVEN POINT IS ABOUT 867/YEAR
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MAILPIECE DESIGN
LOCAL USPS CONTACTS   MDA Customer
Service Help Desk 855-593-6093or
MDA_at_usps.gov             Mailing Requirements
for mail preparation, Nonprofit eligibility,
Standard Mail eligibility, etc.                  
                      ONLINE USPS RESOURCES 
www.usps.com ,  http//pe.usps.gov ,
http//ribbs.usps.gov ADDRESS CHANGE, MOVE
UPDATE, CASS/MASS/DPV/LACS, Resources
National Customer Support Center 800-238-3150
  USPS PUBLICATIONS Postal Bulletin, Domestic
Mail Manual, Federal Register, Mail Pro, DMM
Advisory.   NON-USPS PUBLICATIONS Mailing
Systems Technology (free publication) 
www.mailingsystemsmag.com                         
             Postal World, Business
Mailers Review, PostCom  
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