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Postal Rates & FAQ's: |
2008 American Rates (May 14, 2008 - May 10, 2009) |
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U.S.A. standard mail — flats
Flats — 3.3 ounces or less
| Entry discount |
None |
BMC |
SCF |
| Automated |
s |
$ .033/piece |
$ .042/piece |
| Mixed AADC |
$ 0.489 |
$ 0.456 |
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| AADC |
$ 0.436 |
$ 0.403 |
$ 0.394 |
| 3-digit |
$ 0.40 |
$ 0.367 |
$ 0.358 |
| 5-digit |
$ 0.339 |
$ 0.306 |
$ 0.297 |
| Non-auto |
s |
s |
s |
| Mixed AADC |
$ 0.553 |
$ 0.520 |
- |
| AADC |
$ 0.483 |
$ 0.450 |
$ 0.441 |
| 3 digit |
$ 0.451 |
$ 0.418 |
$ 0.409 |
| 5 digit |
$ 0.366 |
$ 0.333 |
$ 0.324 |
| Enhanced carrier route |
s |
s |
s |
| Basic |
$ 0.255 |
$ 0.222 |
$ 0.213 |
| High density |
$ 0.210 |
$ 0.177 |
$ 0.168 |
| Saturation |
$ 0.191 |
$ 0.158 |
$ 0.149 |
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 |
$ 0.338 |
$ 0.733 |
$ 0.574 |
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| AADC |
$ 0.285 |
$ 0.733 |
$ 0.574 |
$ 0.530 |
| 3-digit |
$ 0.249 |
$ 0.733 |
$ 0.574 |
$ 0.530 |
| 5-digit |
$ 0.188 |
$ 0.733 |
$ 0.574 |
$ 0.530 |
| Non-auto |
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s |
s |
s |
| Mixed AADC |
$ 0.402 |
$ 0.733 |
$ 0.574 |
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| AADC |
$ 0.332 |
$ 0.733 |
$ 0.574 |
$ 0.530 |
| 3 digit |
$ 0.300 |
$ 0.733 |
$ 0.574 |
$ 0.530 |
| 5 digit |
$ 0.215 |
$ 0.733 |
$ 0.574 |
$ 0.530 |
| Enhanced carrier route |
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s |
s |
s |
| Basic |
$ 0.124 |
$ 0.635 |
$ 0.476 |
$ 0.432 |
| High density |
$ 0.085 |
$ 0.604 |
$ 0.445 |
$ 0.401 |
| Saturation |
$ 0.066 |
$ 0.604 |
$ 0.445 |
$ 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 |
$ .033/piece |
$ .042/piece |
| Mixed AADC |
$ 0.257 |
$ 0.224 |
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| AADC |
$ 0.244 |
$ 0.211 |
$ 0.202 |
| 3-digit |
$ 0.241 |
$ 0.208 |
$ 0.199 |
| 5-digit |
$ 0.225 |
$ 0.192 |
$ 0.183 |
| Non-auto (machinable) |
s |
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s |
| Mixed AADC |
$ 0.260 |
$ 0.227 |
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| AADC |
$ 0.258 |
$ 0.225 |
$ 0.216 |
| Enhanced carrier route |
s |
s |
s |
| Basic |
$ 0.234 |
$ 0.201 |
$ 0.192 |
| High density |
$ 0.190 |
$ 0.157 |
$ 0.148 |
| Saturation |
$ 0.179 |
$ 0.146 |
$ 0.137 |
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 — 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 |
$ 1.253 |
$ 0.136 |
$ 0.983 |
$ 0.098 |
| Zone 3 |
$ 1.253 |
$ 0.169 |
$ 0.983 |
$ 0.126 |
| Zone 4 |
$ 1.253 |
$ 0.209 |
$ 0.983 |
$ 0.174 |
| Zone 5 |
$ 1.253 |
$ 0.268 |
$ 0.983 |
$ 0.233 |
| Zone 6 |
$ 1.253 |
$ 0.337 |
SCF Entry (zone 1/2 only) |
| Zone 7 |
$ 1.253 |
$ 0.380 |
piece rate |
lb. rate |
| Zone 8 |
$ 1.253 |
$ 0.507 |
$ 0.593 |
$ 0.082 |
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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