Price List Notice 123 Effective May 11, 2009

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1 List Notice 123 Effective May 11, 2009 Updated 2/10/2009 DOMESTIC INTERNATIONAL EXTRA SERVICES Retail s Page Express Mail 2 Priority Mail 3 First-Class Mail Cover Parcel Post 4 Media Mail 5 Library Mail 5 Commercial s Express Mail 6-7 Priority Mail 8-9 First-Class Mail 10 Standard Mail Parcel Select Media Mail 20 Library Mail 20 Bound Printed Matter Parcel Return Service 23 Periodicals 24 Retail s Page Page Global Express Guaranteed 25 Domestic Express Mail International 26 International 39 Priority Mail International 27 Quick References First-Class Mail International 28 International 40 Airmail M-Bags 28 Domestic 41 Commercial s IPA 29 ISAL 30 Country Groups Postal Explorer pe.usps.com Retail Single Piece First-Class Mail (ounces) Letters and Cards 1 Large Envelopes 2 Packages 3 1 $0.44 $0.88 $ Postcard 5 $ Letters that meet one or more of the nonmachinable characteristics in DMM are subject to the $0.20 nonmachinable surcharge. 2. Large envelope-sized pieces that are rigid, nonrectangular, or not uniformly thick pay package prices. 3. For keys and identification devices, add $0.74. If more than 13 ounces, see Priority Mail prices. 4. For weights over 3.5 ounces, see large envelope (flat) prices. 5. The card price applies to each single or double postcardsized mailpiece when originally mailed; reply half of double postcard must be designed for reply mail purposes only. See page 41 for postcard, letter, large envelope, and package dimensions. United States Postal Service List (Notice 123) Effective May 11, 2009

2 Retail Express Mail Express Mail RETAIL LETTERS, LARGE ENVELOPES, & PARCELS Zone1, 2, 3 Local, 1 & Zone1, 2, 3 Local, 1 & $13.05 $15.20 $18.50 $19.80 $20.10 $20.90 $ Page 2 United States Postal Service List (Notice 123) Effective May 11, $87.95 $ $ $ $ $ $ For Sunday/holiday delivery, add $ $17.50 is charged for material sent in an Express Mail flat-rate envelope provided by the USPS regardless of weight or destination. 3. Commercial Base s are available when postage is paid through Click-N-Ship service at usps.com, or by registered endusers of PC Postage (see page 7).

3 Priority Mail RETAIL LETTERS, LARGE ENVELOPES, & PARCELS Retail Priority Mail Zone1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Zone1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Local, 1 & Local, 1 & $4.95 $4.95 $4.95 $4.95 $4.95 $4.95 $ $24.00 $28.75 $36.05 $48.05 $58.55 $65.25 $ Parcels addressed for delivery to zones 1-4 (including local) that weigh less than 20 pounds but measure more than 84 inches in combined length and girth (but not more than 108 inches) are charged the applicable price for a 20-pound parcel (balloon price). 2. Parcels addressed for delivery to zones 5-8 that exceed 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches) are charged based on the actual weight or the dimensional weight (as calculated in DMM ), whichever is greater. 3. For keys and ID devices that weigh: Up to 13 ounces, refer to retail First-Class Mail parcel prices. More than 13 ounces but not more than 1 pound, $5.69. More than 1 pound but not more than 2 pounds, $ $4.95 is charged for matter sent in a Priority Mail flat-rate envelope or small flat-rate box provided by the USPS, regardless of weight or domestic destination. 5. $10.35 is charged for material sent in a Priority Mail regular flatrate box provided by the USPS, regardless of weight or domestic destination. 6. $13.95 is charged for material sent in a Priority Mail large flat-rate box provided by the USPS, regardless of weight to domestic addresses, and $11.95 to APO/FPO destination addresses. United States Postal Service List (Notice 123) Effective May 11, 2009 Page 3

4 Retail Parcel Post Parcel Post RETAIL PARCELS Zone 1 1 & $4.90 $4.90 $4.90 $4.90 $4.90 $4.90 $ Oversized For parcels that measure in combined length and girth: More than 84 inches but not more than 108 inches, and the piece weighs less than 20 pounds, use the 20-pound price (balloon price). More than 108 inches but not more than 130 inches, use the oversized price, regardless of weight. To compute Parcel Post prices, go to Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com and click on Retail/Single Piece under Calculators in the left frame. For zone charts, click on Zone Charts. Page 4 United States Postal Service List (Notice 123) Effective May 11, 2009

5 Retail Media/Library Mail Media Mail Library Mail RETAIL LARGE ENVELOPES & PARCELS RETAIL LARGE ENVELOPES & PARCELS Single- Piece 1 Single- Piece 1 Single- Piece 1 Single- Piece 1 1 $ $ $ $ Machinable parcels may be eligible for the barcoded discount of $0.03 per parcel (50-piece minimum). 1. Machinable parcels may be eligible for the barcoded discount of $0.03 per parcel (50-piece minimum). United States Postal Service List (Notice 123) Effective May 11, 2009 Page 5

6 Express Mail Express Mail Commercial Base COMMERCIAL BASE LETTERS, LARGE ENVELOPES, & PARCELS Zone 1, 2 Local, 1 & Zone 1, 2 Local, 1 & $12.40 $14.44 $17.58 $18.81 $19.10 $19.86 $ $83.55 $ $ $ $ $ $ Express Mail Commercial Base prices apply to: Customers who use an Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA), including Federal Agency Accounts. Click-N-Ship customers. Registered end-users of USPS-approved PC Postage providers when using a qualifying shipping label. Customers who pay postage using an Information Based Indicia (IBI) postage meter with an Express Mail label. 2. $16.63 is charged for material sent in an Express Mail flat-rate envelope regardless of weight or domestic destination. Only USPS-produced flat-rate envelopes are eligible for the flat-rate envelope price. United States Postal Service List (Notice 123) Effective May 11, 2009 Page 6

7 Express Mail Express Mail Commercial Plus COMMERCIAL PLUS LETTERS, LARGE ENVELOPES, & PARCELS Zone 1, 2 Local, 1 & Zone 1, 2 Local, 1 & $11.16 $13.00 $15.82 $16.93 $17.19 $17.87 $ $75.20 $ $ $ $ $ $ Express Mail Commercial Plus prices apply to any existing or new customer whose: Account volume exceeds a minimum threshold, or, has a customer commitment agreement with the USPS, and: Uses an Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA), including Federal Agency Accounts; or, Is a registered end-user of USPS-approved PC Postage products when using a qualifying shipping label. 2. $14.96 is charged for material sent in an Express Mail flat-rate envelope regardless of weight or domestic destination. Only USPS-provided flat-rate envelopes are eligible for the flat-rate envelope price. United States Postal Service List (Notice 123) Effective May 11, 2009 Page 7

8 Priority Mail Commercial Base Priority Mail Commercial Base LETTERS, FLATS, & PARCELS Zone1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Zone1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Local, 1 & Local, 1 & $4.80 $4.80 $4.80 $4.80 $4.80 $4.80 $ $22.19 $26.73 $33.70 $45.15 $55.31 $61.96 $ Commercial base prices are available for postage paid through: Click-N-Ship Registered end-users of USPS-approved PC Postage products when using a qualifying shipping label Information Based Indicia (IBI) postage meters (in conjunction with an approved shipping label that includes a confirmation services barcode with a postal routing code) Permit imprint (DMM ). 2. Parcels addressed for delivery to zones 1-4 (including local) that weigh less than 20 pounds but measure more than 84 inches in combined length and girth (but not more than 108 inches) are charged the applicable price for a 20-pound parcel (balloon price). 3. Parcels addressed for delivery to zones 5-8 that exceed 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches) are charged based on the actual weight or the dimensional weight, whichever is greater. 4. $4.80 is charged for matter sent in a USPS-produced Priority Mail flat-rate envelope, or small flat-rate box, regardless of weight or domestic destination. 5. $9.85 is charged for material sent in a USPS-produced Priority Mail regular flat-rate box, regardless of weight or domestic destination. 6. $13.50 is charged for material sent in a USPS-produced Priority Mail large flat-rate box, regardless of weight to domestic addresses, and $11.50 to APO/FPO destination addresses. Page 8 United States Postal Service List (Notice 123) Effective May 11, 2009

9 Priority Mail Commercial Plus LETTERS, FLATS, & PARCELS Priority Mail Commercial Plus Zone1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Zone1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Local, 1 & Local, 1 & $4.75 $4.75 $4.75 $4.75 $4.75 $4.75 $ $21.81 $24.59 $32.33 $41.30 $50.55 $56.66 $ Priority Mail Commercial Plus prices are available to the following new and existing customers that meet specific volume or customer agreement requirements: Registered end-users of USPS-approved PC Postage products Permit imprint customers Priority Mail Open and Distribute customers 2. Parcels addressed for delivery to zones 1-4 (including local) that weigh less than 20 pounds but measure more than 84 inches in combined length and girth (but not more than 108 inches) are charged the applicable price for a 20-pound parcel (balloon price). 3. Parcels addressed for delivery to zones 5-8 that exceed 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches) are charged based on the actual weight or the dimensional weight, whichever is greater. 4. $4.75 is charged for material sent in a USPS-produced Priority Mail flat-rate envelope or small flat-rate box regardless of weight or domestic destination. 5. $9.67 is charged for material sent in a Priority Mail regular flat-rate box provided by the USPS, regardless of weight or domestic destination. 6. $13.27 is charged for material sent in a Priority Mail large flat-rate box provided by the USPS, regardless of weight to domestic addresses, and $11.30 to APO/FPO destination addresses. United States Postal Service List (Notice 123) Effective May 11, 2009 Page 9

10 Commercial First-Class Mail First-Class Mail COMMERCIAL LETTERS & CARDS Automation 1 Nonautomation (ounces) 5-Digit 3-Digit AADC Mixed AADC Presorted 2 1 $0.335 $0.357 $0.360 $0.382 $ Postcard Subtract $0.003 for each automation letter that complies with the requirements for the full-service Intelligent Mail option (effective Nov. 29, 2009). 2. Letters that meet one or more of the nonmachinable characteristics in DMM are subject to the $0.20 nonmachinable surcharge. 3. The maximum weight for machinable letter preparation is 3.3 ounces. 4. The card price applies to each single or double postcard when originally mailed; reply half of double postcard-sized mailpiece must be designed for reply mail purposes only. First-Class Mail COMMERCIAL FLATS (ounces) 1 Automation 2 Nonautomation 5-Digit 3-Digit ADC Mixed ADC Presorted 1 $0.380 $0.542 $0.603 $0.725 $ Flat-size pieces with certain characteristics (see DMM and ) are subject to parcel prices. 2. Subtract $0.003 for each automation flat that complies with the requirements for the full-service Intelligent Mail option (effective Nov. 29, 2009). First-Class Mail COMMERCIAL PARCELS (ounces) 1 5-Digit 3-Digit ADC Single-Piece 2 1 $0.732 $0.864 $0.950 $ Unless prepared in 5-digit/scheme sacks or paid at the single-piece prices, presorted parcels are subject to a $0.05 surcharge if any of the following characteristics apply: The parcels weigh less than 2 ounces. The parcels do not bear a POSTNET or GS1-128 barcode, under DMM , for the ZIP Code of the delivery address. The parcels are irregularly shaped, such as rolls, tubes, and triangles. 2. Use single-piece price for mixed ADC sortation. Page 10 United States Postal Service List (Notice 123) Effective May 11, 2009

11 Standard Mail Regular Commercial Standard Mail COMMERCIAL LETTERS ENHANCED CARRIER ROUTE & AUTOMATION Enhanced Carrier Route (ECR) 1,2 Automation 2 Entry Discount Saturation High Density Basic 5-Digit 3-Digit AADC Mixed AADC Letters weighing None $0.182 $0.193 $0.262 $0.233 $0.251 $0.253 $ oz. or less DBMC per piece price DSCF DDU more than 3.3 oz. 3 None DBMC per pound price DSCF DDU per piece price ECR letters that are not automation-compatible and barcoded (DMM ) are mailable at the flat-size prices (DMM 243.6). Mailers may not pay ECR flat prices and claim the DDU discount for letter-size pieces. 2. Subtract $0.001 for each letter that complies with the requirements for the full-service Intelligent Mail option (effective Nov. 29, 2009). 3. For pieces weighing more than 3.3 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals. 4. Per piece price for ECR letters and automation letters that weigh more than 3.3 ounces but less than (or equal to) 3.5 ounces includes a discount that equals the applicable flat-size price (3.3 ounces or less) minus the applicable letter piece price (3.3 ounces or less). Standard Mail Regular COMMERCIAL LETTERS NONAUTOMATION Entry Discount Machinable Nonmachinable 1 AADC Mixed AADC 5-Digit 3-Digit ADC Mixed ADC Letters weighing 3.3 oz. or less per piece price None $0.256 $0.273 $0.330 $0.447 $0.491 $0.578 DBMC DSCF DDU For pieces over 3.3 ounces, see Standard Mail Not Flat-Machinable prices. United States Postal Service List (Notice 123) Effective May 11, 2009 Page 11

12 Commercial Standard Mail Standard Mail Nonprofit COMMERCIAL LETTERS ENHANCED CARRIER ROUTE & AUTOMATION Enhanced Carrier Route (ECR) 1,2 Automation 2 Entry Discount Saturation High Density Basic 5-Digit 3-Digit AADC Mixed AADC Letters weighing None $0.110 $0.121 $0.190 $0.132 $0.150 $0.152 $ oz. or less DBMC per piece price DSCF DDU more than 3.3 oz. 3 None DBMC per pound price DSCF DDU per piece price ECR letters that are not automation-compatible and barcoded (DMM ) are mailable at the flat-size prices (DMM 243.6). Mailers may not pay ECR flat prices and claim the DDU discount for letter-size pieces. 2. Subtract $0.001 for each letter that complies with the requirements for the full-service Intelligent Mail option (effective Nov. 29, 2009). 3. For pieces weighing more than 3.3 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals. 4. Per piece price for ECR letters and automation letters that weigh more than 3.3 ounces but less than (or equal to) 3.5 ounces includes a discount that equals the applicable flat-size price (3.3 ounces or less) minus the applicable letter piece price (3.3 ounces or less). Standard Mail Nonprofit COMMERCIAL LETTERS NONAUTOMATION Entry Discount Machinable Nonmachinable 1 AADC Mixed AADC 5-Digit 3-Digit ADC Mixed ADC Letters weighing 3.3 oz. or less per piece price None $0.155 $0.172 $0.229 $0.346 $0.390 $0.477 DBMC DSCF DDU For pieces over 3.3 ounces, see Standard Mail Not Flat-Machinable prices. Page 12 United States Postal Service List (Notice 123) Effective May 11, 2009

13 Standard Mail Regular COMMERCIAL FLATS Commercial Standard Mail Enhanced Carrier Route (ECR) 1,2 Automation 1,2 Nonautomation 1 Entry Discount Saturation 3 High Density Basic 5-Digit 3-Digit ADC Mixed ADC 5-Digit 3-Digit ADC Mixed ADC Flats weighing None $0.194 $0.220 $0.262 $0.346 $0.418 $0.486 $0.496 $0.367 $0.464 $0.509 $ oz. or less DBMC per piece price DSCF DDU more than 3.3 oz. 4 None DBMC per pound DSCF price DDU per piece price Flat-size pieces with certain characteristics (see DMM and ) are subject to not flat-machinable or parcel prices. 2. Subtract $0.001 for each flat that complies with the requirements for the full-service Intelligent Mail option (not available for Saturation) (effective Nov. 29, 2009). 3. For ECR flats with a detached address label, add $0.017 per piece. 4. For pieces weighing more than 3.3 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals. Standard Mail Nonprofit COMMERCIAL FLATS Enhanced Carrier Route (ECR) 1,2 Automation 1,2 Nonautomation 1 Entry Discount Saturation 3 High Density Basic 5-Digit 3-Digit ADC Mixed ADC 5-Digit 3-Digit ADC Mixed ADC Flats weighing None $0.120 $0.146 $0.190 $0.212 $0.284 $0.352 $0.362 $0.233 $0.330 $0.375 $ oz. or less DBMC per piece price DSCF DDU more than 3.3 oz. 4 None DBMC per pound DSCF price DDU per piece price Flat-size pieces with certain characteristics (see DMM and ) are subject to not flat-machinable or parcel prices. 2. Subtract $0.001 for each flat that complies with the requirements for the full-service Intelligent Mail option (not available for Saturation) (effective Nov. 29, 2009). 3. For ECR flats with a detached address label, add $0.017 per piece. 4. For pieces weighing more than 3.3 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals. United States Postal Service List (Notice 123) Effective May 11, 2009 Page 13

14 Commercial Standard Mail Standard Mail Regular COMMERCIAL PARCELS Enhanced Carrier Route (ECR) Machinable 1 Irregular 1 Entry Discount Saturation 2 High Density Basic 5-Digit BMC Mixed BMC 5-Digit SCF BMC Mixed BMC Parcels weighing None $0.451 $0.459 $ $1.226 $ oz. or less DBMC per piece price DSCF DDU more than 3.3 oz. 3 None DBMC DSCF per pound price DDU per piece price For nonbarcoded parcels, add $0.07 per piece. The surcharge does not apply to pieces sorted to 5-digit ZIP Codes. 2. For ECR parcels with a detached address label, add $0.017 per piece. 3. For pieces weighing more than 3.3 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals. Standard Mail Nonprofit COMMERCIAL PARCELS Enhanced Carrier Route (ECR) Machinable 1 Irregular 1 Entry Discount Saturation 2 High Density Basic 5-Digit BMC Mixed BMC 5-Digit SCF BMC Mixed BMC Parcels weighing None $0.320 $0.320 $ $1.079 $ oz. or less DBMC per piece price DSCF DDU more than 3.3 oz. 3 None DBMC DSCF per pound price DDU per piece price For nonbarcoded parcels, add $0.07 per piece. The surcharge does not apply to pieces sorted to 5-digit ZIP Codes. 2. For ECR parcels with a detached address label, add $0.017 per piece. 3. For pieces weighing more than 3.3 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals. Page 14 United States Postal Service List (Notice 123) Effective May 11, 2009

15 Standard Mail Regular NOT FLAT-MACHINABLE Commercial Standard Mail Not Flat-Machinable 1 Entry Discount 5-Digit SCF BMC Mixed BMC Pieces weighing 3.3 oz. None $0.996 $1.515 or less DBMC per piece price DSCF DDU more than 3.3 oz. 2 None DBMC DSCF per pound price DDU per piece price For nonbarcoded pieces, add $0.07 per piece. The surcharge does not apply to pieces sorted to 5-digit ZIP Codes or to nonmachinable letters over 3.3 ounces paying NFM prices. 2. For pieces weighing more than 3.3 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals. Standard Mail Nonprofit NOT FLAT-MACHINABLE Not Flat-Machinable 1 Entry Discount 5-Digit SCF BMC Mixed BMC Pieces weighing 3.3 oz. None $0.877 $1.334 or less DBMC per piece price DSCF DDU more than 3.3 oz. 2 None DBMC DSCF per pound price DDU per piece price For nonbarcoded pieces, add $0.07 per piece. The surcharge does not apply to pieces sorted to 5-digit ZIP Codes or to nonmachinable letters over 3.3 ounces paying NFM prices. 2. For pieces weighing more than 3.3 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals. United States Postal Service List (Notice 123) Effective May 11, 2009 Page 15

16 Commercial Parcel Select Parcel Select Destination Entry COMMERCIAL PARCELS MACHINABLE & NONMACHINABLE DDU DSCF Machinable 1, 2 Nonmachinable 1, 2 DBMC/ASF Zone 3 DSCF DBMC/ASF Zone 5 1 & DDU 5-Digit 3-Digit 4 1 & $1.54 $2.16 $2.74 $3.23 $3.65 $ $1.54 $2.16 $2.98 $4.95 $5.44 $5.86 $ For parcels over 35 pounds, use nonmachinable prices. 1. Parcels that measure in combined length and girth: More than 84 inches but not more than 108 inches, and the piece weighs less than 20 pounds, use 20-pound prices (balloon price). More than 108 inches but not more than 130 inches, use oversized prices (regardless of weight). 2. Regardless of weight, a parcel that meets any of the criteria in DMM must pay the nonmachinable prices. 3. Machinable parcels must be barcoded. Nonbarcoded machinable parcels are eligible only for retail Parcel Post prices. 4. s include the $0.82 nonmachinable surcharge. The nonmachinable surcharge does not apply to parcels mailed at oversized prices or parcels sent with special handling. 5. s include the $2.21 nonmachinable surcharge. The nonmachinable surcharge does not apply to parcels mailed at oversized prices or parcels sent with special handling. To compute Parcel Post prices, go to Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com and click on Retail/Single Piece under Calculators in the left frame. For zone charts, click on Zone Charts Oversized Page 16 United States Postal Service List (Notice 123) Effective May 11, 2009