Depending on time or budgetary requirements or the type of organization
the mailing is for, there is an appropriate class of mail. The chart
below summarizes the delivery times of each class. Click on class
of mail to view its corresponding rates.
Automated mailings, in addition to quicker delivery, also benefit
from list cleansing and reduced mailing costs.
NOTE: Pieces that do not meet all parameters may be assessed
a surcharge depending on the class of mail:
NonStandard First Class Mail
A single piece of mail weighing 1 ounce or less is Nonstandard if
it exceeds any of the following size limits:
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Its length exceeds 11 1/2 inches.
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Its height exceeds 6 1/8 inches.
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It thickness exceeds 1/4 inches.
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Its aspect ratio (length divided by height) does not fall between
1.3 and 2.5
Single piece Nonstandard surcharge = $0.12; presorted -
$0.055
Standard Mail (A)
Residual shape surcharge is applied to a single piece prepared
as a parcel or is not letter-size or flat-size.
Single piece Residual shape surcharge = $0.23.
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