FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 2010

USPS Flat-Sized Mail Deflection Standards

New deflection standards for commercial flat-size mailpieces take effect June 7, 2010. However, the Postal Service will delay implementation of revised price eligibility until Oct. 3, 2010, as it works with mailers to assure flats preparation that is compatible with USPS processing and handling.

The new standards reduce flats “droop” by 1 inch less than currently allowed. If a flat is too flimsy, it can result in poor feeding and jam postal automation equipment, as well as cause inefficient handling in delivery operations.

Business Mail Acceptance employees and Mailpiece Design Analysts will work closely with mailers to determine if their flats meet the new deflection standards. This allows for accurate feedback to mailers using postproduction pieces for evaluation.

The new deflection standards do not apply to flats mailed at saturation and high-density Periodicals or Standard Mail prices, or basic carrier route flats drop-shipped to destination delivery units.

ABOUT FNBR INCORPORATED: 

FNBR is a marketing company located in Tampa, Florida.  FNBR offers mailing lists, database management services, typesetting and graphic design services, printing and bindery services, and complete direct mail services to companies throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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If you would like more information about this topic, contact Dean Hutchison at (813) 988-8148 extension 215.