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705Advanced Preparation: Combined Mailings of Standard Mail and Package Services Parcels705.6.26.2 Combining Parcels—Parcel Post OBMC Presort, BMC Presort, DSCF Entry,and DDU Entry6.2.1 QualificationCombination requirements for specific discounts and rates are as follows:a. When claiming Parcel Post OBMC Presort and BMC Presort discounts andDSCF rates, machinable Standard Mail parcels may be combined withmachinable Package Services parcels under 6.2.b. When claiming the Parcel Post DSCF rate, machinable and nonmachinableStandard Mail may be combined with machinable and nonmachinable PackageServices parcels under 6.2.c. Standard Mail parcels may not be combined with Package Services parcelsprepared for DDU rates.6.2.2 AuthorizationMailers must be authorized under 6.1.5 to prepare mailings that combine StandardMail and Package Services parcels.6.2.3 Postage Payment[1-4-07] Mailers must pay postage for all pieces with a permit imprint at the PostOffice serving the mailer's plant using an approved manifest mailing system under2.0. The following conditions also apply:a. The applicable system agreement must include procedures for combinedmailings approved by Business Mailer Support.b. For mailings presented under 6.0, mailers may document and pay postageusing the Electronic Verification System (eVS) under 2.9.6.2.4 Preparation and RatesCombined parcels must be prepared as follows:a. Minimum Mailing Volume. Separate minimum mailing volume requirementsmust be met for Standard Mail parcels and for Package Services parcels.b. Parcel Post Qualifying for DSCF Rates. The combined mailings must beprepared under the applicable 5-digit scheme and 5-digit sack requirements in455.4.0 or the applicable 5-digit scheme and 5-digit pallet requirements in 8.0for the Parcel Post DSCF rates. All other requirements for the Parcel Post DSCFrates and the Presorted Standard Mail rates, as applicable, must be met. Thefollowing additional requirements apply:1. If sacked under 455.4.0, the minimum requirement of seven pieces persack must be met with only Package Services parcels. After the minimumsack volume has been met, Standard Mail parcels may be included in thesack or in overflow sacks.2. If palletized under the option to prepare 5-digit scheme or 5-digit palletswhen there are at least 50 pieces and 250 pounds per pallet, this palletminimum must be met with only Package Services parcels. After theminimum pallet volume has been met, Standard Mail parcels may beincluded on the pallet or in overflow sacks.Domestic Mail Manual Updated 3-15-07