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705Advanced Preparation: Combining Package Service Parcels for Destination Entry705.7.1.7containing at least 50 pieces and 250 pounds or 36 inches of PackageServices mail, or contained in overflow sacks under 7.1.8, and deposited at aDDU under 456.2.0.b. Presorted Bound Printed Matter DSCF rates apply to pieces that are preparedon 5-digit scheme and 5-digit pallets, each containing at least 50 pieces and250 pounds or at least 36 inches of Package Services mail, or contained inoverflow sacks under 7.1.8, and deposited at a DSCF under 466.2.0 through466.5.0. Presorted Bound Printed Matter DDU rates apply to pieces that areprepared on 5-digit scheme and 5-digit pallets, each containing at least50 pieces and 250 pounds or at least 36 inches of Package Services mail, orcontained in overflow sacks under 7.1.8, and deposited at a DDU under466.2.0 through 466.5.0.c. Presorted Library Mail 5-digit rates apply to pieces that are prepared on 5-digitscheme and 5-digit pallets, each containing at least 50 pieces and 250 poundsor 36 inches of Package Services mail, or contained in overflow sacks under7.1.8.d. Presorted Media Mail 5-digit rates apply to pieces that are prepared on 5-digitscheme and 5-digit pallets, each containing at least 50 pieces and 250 poundsor 36 inches of Package Services mail, or contained in overflow sacks under7.1.8.e. Single-piece rate parcels that are prepared on 5-digit scheme and 5-digitpallets, each containing at least 50 pieces and 250 pounds or 36 inches ofPackage Services mail, or contained in overflow sacks under 7.1.8, qualify forsingle-piece rates.7.1.7 Pallet Preparation[4-13-06] Only 5-digit scheme and 5-digit pallets may be prepared. Each 5-digitscheme and 5-digit pallet of combined Package Services must contain at least:(1) 50 parcels and 250 pounds of mail, or (2) 36 inches of mail (excluding the heightof the pallet). Pallets prepared using either minimum requirement may be combinedin the same mailing.7.1.8 Overflow Sacks[4-13-06] After filling pallets to a 5-digit scheme or 5-digit destination, any remainingpieces that do not meet the minimum pallet requirements may be prepared in 5-digitscheme or 5-digit overflow sacks. Overflow sacks must be labeled under 7.2.3.7.1.9 Pallet Labeling[4-13-06] Pallet labels must be prepared as follows:a. 5-digit scheme, optional; labeling:1. Line 1: use L606, Column B.2. Line 2: “PSVC PARCELS 5D SCH.”b. 5-digit, labeling:1. Line 1: use city, state, and 5-digit ZIP Code destination of pieces.2. Line 2: “PSVC PARCELS 5D.”Domestic Mail Manual Updated 3-15-07