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Postal Rates & FAQ's: |
2009 American Rates (May 11, 2009 - May16, 2010) |
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U.S.A. standard mail — flats
Flats — 3.3 ounces or less
| Entry discount |
None |
BMC |
SCF |
| Automated |
s |
$ .034/piece |
$ .043/piece |
| Mixed AADC |
$ 0.496 |
$ 0.462 |
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| AADC |
$ 0.486 |
$ 0.452 |
$ 0.443 |
| 3-digit |
$ 0.418 |
$ 0.384 |
$ 0.375 |
| 5-digit |
$ 0.346 |
$ 0.312 |
$ 0.303 |
| Non-auto |
s |
s |
s |
| Mixed AADC |
$ 0.558 |
$ 0.524 |
- |
| AADC |
$ 0.509 |
$ 0.475 |
$ 0.466 |
| 3 digit |
$ 0.464 |
$ 0.430 |
$ 0.421 |
| 5 digit |
$ 0.367 |
$ 0.333 |
$ 0.324 |
| Enhanced carrier route |
s |
s |
s |
| Basic |
$ 0.262 |
$ 0.228 |
$ 0.219 |
| High density |
$ 0.220 |
$ 0.186 |
$ 0.177 |
| Saturation |
$ 0.194 |
$ 0.160 |
$ 0.151 |
Flats/Letters — more than 3.3 ounces
| Entry discount |
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None |
BMC |
SCF |
| Automated |
/piece |
s/lb. |
$ .105/lb. |
$ .132/lb. |
| Mixed AADC |
$ 0.346 |
$ 0.725 |
$ 0.562 |
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| AADC |
$ 0.336 |
$ 0.725 |
$ 0.562 |
$ 0.517 |
| 3-digit |
$ 0.268 |
$ 0.725 |
$ 0.562 |
$ 0.517 |
| 5-digit |
$ 0.196 |
$ 0.725 |
$ 0.562 |
$ 0.517 |
| Non-auto |
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s |
s |
s |
| Mixed AADC |
$ 0.408 |
$ 0.725 |
$ 0.562 |
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| AADC |
$ 0.359 |
$ 0.725 |
$ 0.562 |
$ 0.517 |
| 3 digit |
$ 0.314 |
$ 0.725 |
$ 0.562 |
$ 0.517 |
| 5 digit |
$ 0.217 |
$ 0.725 |
$ 0.562 |
$ 0.517 |
| Enhanced carrier route |
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s |
s |
s |
| Basic |
$ 0.118 |
$ 0.696 |
$ 0.533 |
$ 0.488 |
| High density |
$ 0.086 |
$ 0.649 |
$ 0.486 |
$ 0.441 |
| Saturation |
$ 0.068 |
$ 0.649 |
$ 0.446 |
$ 0.401 |
Standard U.S.A. Flat-size mail dimensions
| Dimensions (in.) |
Minimum |
Maximum |
*One dim. = |
| Height |
3.5"* |
12" |
> 11.5" or |
| Length |
5"* |
15" |
> 6.125" or |
| Thickness |
.009"* |
.75" |
> .25" |
| Weight (First Class) |
n/a |
13 oz. |
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| Weigth (Std Mail) |
n/a |
16 oz. |
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U.S.A standard mail — letters
Letters — 3.3 ounces or less
| Entry discount |
None |
BMC |
SCF |
| Automated |
s |
$ .034/piece |
$ .043/piece |
| Mixed AADC |
$ 0.270 |
$ 0.236 |
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| AADC |
$ 0.253 |
$ 0.219 |
$ 0.210 |
| 3-digit |
$ 0.251 |
$ 0.217 |
$ 0.208 |
| 5-digit |
$ 0.233 |
$ 0.199 |
$ 0.190 |
| Non-auto (machinable) |
s |
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s |
| Mixed AADC |
$ 0.273 |
$ 0.239 |
- |
| AADC |
$ 0.256 |
$ 0.222 |
$ 0.213 |
| Enhanced carrier route |
s |
s |
s |
| Basic |
$ 0.262 |
$ 0.228 |
$ 0.119 |
| High density |
$ 0.193 |
$ 0.159 |
$ 0.150 |
| Saturation |
$ 0.182 |
$ 0.148 |
$ 0.139 |
Standard U.S.A. letter-size mail dimensions
| Dimensions (in.) |
Minimum |
Minimum |
Max. Weight |
| Height |
3.5" |
6.125"" |
3.0/3.5 oz** |
| Length |
5" |
11.5" |
3.3 oz |
| Thickness |
.009" |
.25" |
3.3 oz |
* Aspect Ratio 1.3 to 2.5
** If weight > 3.0 oz., must be in sealed envelope
U.S.A. Bound Printed Matter — Presorted Flats
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Non-BMC Entry |
BMC Entry |
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piece rate |
lb. rate |
piece rate |
lb. rate |
| Zone 1/2 |
$ 1.246 |
$ 0.138 |
$ 1.026 |
$ 0.065 |
| Zone 3 |
$ 1.246 |
$ 0.158 |
$ 1.026 |
$ 0.082 |
| Zone 4 |
$ 1.246 |
$ 0.200 |
$ 1.026 |
$ 0.132 |
| Zone 5 |
$ 1.246 |
$ 0.253 |
$ 1.026 |
$ 0.187 |
| Zone 6 |
$ 1.246 |
$ 0.321 |
SCF Entry (zone 1/2 only) |
| Zone 7 |
$ 1.246 |
$ 0.362 |
piece rate |
lb. rate |
| Zone 8 |
$ 1.246 |
$ 0.482 |
$ 0.630 |
$ 0.041 |
BPM Bar Code discount for all BPM Flats (except ECR) = $0.03/piece
U.S.A. BPM Flat-size mail dimensions
| BPM Flat weights |
Dimensions |
Minimum |
Maximum |
| Bar Code Flat min. = 16 oz. |
Height |
3" |
12" |
| Bar Code Flat max. = 20 oz. |
Length |
6" |
15" |
| Non-Bar Code Flat if > 20 oz. |
Thickness |
.009" |
.75" |
Max. weight = 15 lb.
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