All rates effective as of January 27, 2021
Letters
1 oz | |
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Machinable |
|
Basic Single Piece w/Stamp | .550 |
Basic Single Piece w/Meter Imprint | .510 |
Each additional ounce | .200 |
Presorted | .460 |
Non-machinable surcharge | .200 |
Automation |
|
Mixed AADC | .450 |
AADC | .428 |
5-Digit Presort | .398 |
Additional oz up to 3.5 oz max | N/C |
Flats
1 oz or Less | |
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Non-Automation |
|
Basic Single Piece | 1.000 |
Presorted | .870 |
Automation |
|
Mixed ADC | .774 |
ADC | .666 |
3-Digit Presort | .618 |
5-Digit Presort | .460 |
Each additional ounce | .200 |
Postcards
Sized from 31⁄2" × 5" up to 41⁄4" × 6"
Machinable |
|
Basic Single Piece | .360 |
Presorted | .293 |
Automation |
|
Mixed AADC | .285 |
AADC | .279 |
5-Digit Presort | .269 |
Letters
None | NDC | SCF | |
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Machinable3 |
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Mixed AADC | .311 | .291 | — |
AADC | .302 | .282 | .278 |
Non-Machinable4 |
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Mixed ADC | .748 | .679 | — |
ADC | .691 | .622 | .613 |
3-Digit Presort | .640 | .571 | .562 |
5-Digit Presort | .538 | .469 | .460 |
Automation3 |
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Mixed AADC | .304 | .284 | — |
AADC | .285 | .265 | .261 |
5-Digit Presort | .259 | .239 | .235 |
Carrier Route3 |
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Basic1 | .296 | .275 | .272 |
Saturation2 | .191 | .172 | .168 |
Flats
None | NDC | SCF | |
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Non-Automation4 |
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Mixed ADC | .748 | .679 | — |
ADC | .691 | .662 | .613 |
3-Digit Presort | .640 | .571 | .562 |
5-Digit Presort | .538 | .469 | .460 |
Automation4 |
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Mixed ADC | .726 | .657 | — |
ADC | .663 | .594 | .585 |
3-Digit Presort | .588 | .519 | .510 |
5-Digit Presort | .450 | .381 | .372 |
Carrier Route3 |
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Basic | .320 | .285 | .274 |
Saturation2, 5 | .224 | .186 | .179 |
Saturation EDDM5 | .225 | .187 | .180 |
2. Requires Walk Sequence sortation
3. For pieces weighing less than 3.5 oz.
4. For pieces weighing less than 4.0 oz.
5. Surcharge for use of detached address labels = .04/pc
Misc: Customized Market Mail .462
NDC: Network Distribution Center
SCF: Sectional Center Facility
Letters
None | NDC | SCF | |
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Machinable3 |
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Mixed AADC | .190 | .170 | — |
AADC | .181 | .161 | .157 |
Non-Machinable4 |
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Mixed ADC | .554 | .485 | — |
ADC | .497 | .428 | .419 |
3-Digit Presort | .446 | .377 | .368 |
5-Digit Presort | .344 | .275 | .266 |
Automation3 |
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Mixed AADC | .183 | .163 | — |
AADC | .164 | .144 | .140 |
5-Digit Presort | .138 | .118 | .114 |
Carrier Route3 |
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Basic1 | .210 | .189 | .186 |
Saturation2 | .111 | .092 | .088 |
Flats
None | NDC | SCF | |
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Non-Automation4 |
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Mixed ADC | .554 | .485 | — |
ADC | .497 | .428 | .419 |
3-Digit Presort | .446 | .377 | .368 |
5-Digit Presort | .344 | .275 | .266 |
Automation4 |
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Mixed ADC | .532 | .463 | — |
ADC | .469 | .400 | .391 |
3-Digit Presort | .394 | .325 | .316 |
5-Digit Presort | .256 | .187 | .178 |
Carrier Route3 |
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Basic | .230 | .195 | .184 |
Saturation2, 5 | .136 | .098 | .091 |
Saturation EDDM5 | .137 | .099 | .092 |
2. Requires Walk Sequence sortation
3. For pieces weighing less than 3.5 oz.
4. For pieces weighing less than 4.0 oz.
5. Surcharge for use of detached address labels = .04/pc
Misc: Customized Market Mail .342
NDC: Network Distribution Center
SCF: Sectional Center Facility
Addressing for Automation
How and where addresses are placed on mail pieces is important to efficient mail processing. The template below applies to any letter-size mailer. Any non-address information, such as logos, advertising, etc., should be placed above the delivery address line.

Business Reply Mail
Per Piece (without advance deposit) | 0.860 |
Charge (with advance deposit*) | 0.086 |
Annual BRM Permit | 245.00 |
Annual Accounting Fee | 740.00 |
Address Correction ServiceMail piece forwarded, notice provided |
|
Manual Notice | 0.63 ea |
Electronic Notice | |
First Class | 0.15 ea |
Other | 0.33 ea |
Permit FeesAuthorization to use permit imprint (indicia) |
|
Application Fee | 245.00 |
Annual Mailing Fee | 245.00 |
* Requires payment of annual accounting fee + advance deposit postage account.
Mail Standards
Flats | Letters | Postcards | |
---|---|---|---|
Minimum Size | 6 1⁄8" × 11 1⁄2" | 3 1⁄2" × 5 1⁄2" | 3 1⁄2" × 5 1⁄2" |
Maximum Size | 12" × 15" | 6 1⁄8" × 11 1⁄2*" | 4 1⁄4" × 6" |
Minimum Thickness | 0.25" | 0.009" | 0.007" |
Maximum Thickness | 0.75" | 0.25" | 0.016" |
Minimum Presort Mailing Size
1st Class | 500 pcs |
Standard Mail | 200 pcs (or 50 lbs.) |
- All Automation Rate Mail must be 100% barcoded with delivery-point barcodes.
- Pieces that are rigid, non-rectangular or not uniformly thick pay a non-machinable surcharge.
- All mail must have an approved address correction process performed within 95 days prior to mailing.
A folded self-mailer is formed of two or more panels created when a single or multiple unbound sheets of paper are folded together and sealed to form a letter-size mailpiece.
Size and Weight
Dimensions
Height | 3 1⁄2" to 6" maximum |
Length | 5" to 10" 1⁄2" maximum |
Weight | up to 3 oz |
Paper Basis Weight
- 70 lb minimum for 1 oz mailpiece
- 80 lb over 1 oz up to 3 oz
Closure Methods
Glue

Continuous Glue Line
- 1⁄8" W to within 1⁄4" of each edge

Glue Spots
- 3⁄8" diameter
- 3-4 spots based on design/weight

Elongated Glue Lines
- 1⁄8" W × 1⁄2" L or
- 1⁄4" W × 1⁄2" L or
- 1⁄8" W × 1" L or
- 3-4 lines based on design/weight
Tabs (2 or 3 Based on Mailpiece Design)


- Placed either at top of lead/trail
- Within 1" from adjacent edge(s)
- Lower lead edge tab 1⁄2" from bottom
Panel Count
Address side view. Fold edge must be on the bottom.

2 Panels (Bi-Fold)
- Single sheet folded once in half

4 Panels
- Two nested sheets folded once in half
- One sheet folded three times
- One sheet quarter-folded perpendicular

3 Panels (Tri-Fold)
- Single sheet folded twice
Flap
Used for closure of mailpiece on non-address side.
- Placed either at top or lead / trail
- Horizontal fold letter, external flap is final fold from top edge
- Vertical fold letter, external flap must be final fold from lead edge
- Die-cut shape external flaps allowed
- Glue line seal along the contour of the edge recommended
- Glue spots / elongated glue lines or tabs must sufficiently seal the flap to the non-address side panel
