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705Advanced Preparation: First-Class or Standard Mail Mailings With Different Payment Methods705.5.3.3RATE MARKINGLettersFlatsRATE AND POSTAGE CATEGORYMM MX Barcoded Mixed AADC Meter Postage AffixedMP MP Presorted Meter Postage AffixedS1S3S2Precanceled $0.15 Stamp Affixed (card)Precanceled $0.23 Stamp AffixedPrecanceled $0.25 Stamp Affixedb. Standard Mail (letters only):RATE MARKINGPINIM5N5M3N3MANAMMNMM8N8M9N9SRRATE AND POSTAGE CATEGORYBarcoded Regular Permit ImprintBarcoded Nonprofit Permit ImprintBarcoded 5-Digit Meter Regular Postage Affixed*Barcoded 5-Digit Meter Nonprofit Postage Affixed*Barcoded 3-Digit Meter Regular Postage Affixed*Barcoded 3-Digit Meter Nonprofit Postage Affixed*Barcoded AADC Meter Regular Postage Affixed*Barcoded AADC Meter Nonprofit Postage Affixed*Barcoded Mixed AADC Meter Regular Postage Affixed*Barcoded Mixed AADC Meter Nonprofit Postage Affixed*Presorted 3/5 Meter Regular Postage Affixed*Presorted 3/5 Meter Nonprofit Postage Affixed*Presorted Basic Meter Regular Postage Affixed*Presorted Basic Meter Nonprofit Postage Affixed*Precanceled Regular Rate Stamp AffixedSNPrecanceled Nonprofit Stamp Affixed* The same code is used regardless of the destination entry rate, if any, for which the piece is metered.5.3.3 Merging Methods and DocumentationDuring the initial count of each source mailing (i.e., the quantity of mail originated byeach of the mailer’s clients) by the mailer’s automated mailing system, pieces mustbe grouped by payment method (and, within each for First-Class, by ounceincrement). All pieces within each postage-affixed group must have the sameamount of postage affixed (for First-Class, the same amount of postage must beaffixed for the first ounce). The mailer must keep records of each source that wasmerged in the combined mailing to allow the USPS to identify each source, thenumber of pieces by postage payment method, and, within each, by ounceincrement (for First-Class), or by amount of postage affixed (for Standard Mail). Themailer must keep these records (in the form of computer-generated printouts orcomputer media approved by Business Mailer Support) in a central location for90 days after the mailing date of the combined mailing.Domestic Mail Manual Updated 3-15-07
705Advanced Preparation: First-Class or Standard Mail Mailings With Different Payment Methods705.5.4.15.3.4 Rejected PiecesPieces rejected for any reason by the mailer's automated sorting system and pulledout of the combined mailing stream must be identified by the mailer, specificallyaccounted for in documentation, and:a. If postage-affixed, bear postage or have additional postage affixed to equal arate no lower than the correct Presorted First-Class rate or 3/5 PresortedStandard Mail rate for letters, as applicable.b. If paid by permit imprint, separately presented to the USPS for verification ofpostage.5.4 Documentation5.4.1 SubmissionMailers are required to submit or generate the following reports:For each First-Class Mail or Standard Mail combined mailing, the mailer mustprovide these materials:a. For each postage payment method, a complete and accurate postagestatement endorsed “Combined Mailing” at the top.1. A separate Form(s) 3553.2. The USPS qualification report in standardized format detailing by ZIP Codethe number of pieces qualifying for each rate by presort level. Ifplant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) is used for Standard Mail, a separateUSPS qualification report must be generated for each entry destination.3. The USPS Summary ZIP Destination report in one of two standardizedformats that lists by tray destination and rate category: each mail category,postage payment type, weight, and rate affixed (report all postage affixedFirst-Class Mail pieces as weighing one ounce); number of pieces; dollaramount of postage affixed to those pieces; cumulative postage affixed;total postage; net postage due; cumulative postage due; and a runningtotal of the number of pieces. If plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) isused for Standard Mail, a separate USPS Summary ZIP Destination reportmust be generated for each entry destination. This report is not required ifthere is only one metered rate in the mailing. Business Mailer Support mayauthorize submission of only portions of this report.4. The USPS Postage Summary in a standardized format. This report shows,by type of payment method, the total postage claimed for all pieces in themailing by rate level and the total postage affixed by rate level. It alsoshows a grand total summary of postage affixed, postage claimed, andtotal postage due. If plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) is used forStandard Mail, a separate USPS Postage Summary report must begenerated for each entry destination.5. Other documentation that may be required by other standards for the rateclaimed.b. The USPS Customer Mail Report must be generated for each mailing but isrequired to be submitted to the USPS only when requested by USPS personnelfor the resolution of errors (shortpaid and potential MLOCR profiling) detected inDomestic Mail Manual Updated 3-15-07
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