The biggest change, in my opinion, is the change in the non-machinable surcharge, going up from $0.20 to $0.33. This is the extra fee you pay for square envelopes, rigid envelopes (that cannot bend) and envelopes that have an uneven thickness. This can be caused by wax seals (my favorite!), clasps or buttons, or bows.Aug 31, 2021
What are machinable envelopes?
To be “machinable” and eligible for “presort” prices, letters and cards must have an accurate address and be able to be processed on Postal Service equipment. Machinable mailpieces must meet specific standards, including size, shape, and weight.
What makes a letter Non-machinable?
Examples of a non-machinable letter: A letter that has an aspect ratio (length divided by height) of less than 1⅓ or more than 2½ (a square envelope has an aspect ratio of 1, making it non-machinable). A letter that is more than 4¼ inches high or 6 inches long and is less than 0.009 inch thick.
Do I need to write non-machinable on envelope?
If any of those criteria are not met, your envelope is “non-machinable” — meaning it cannot be processed by a USPS machine — and you should add extra postage. ... Nelson's site not only explains current US postal rates, but also helps you to figure out what “standard sizes” of envelopes actually are.Nov 6, 2015
How do you indicate a non-machinable letter?
- It has an aspect ratio (length divided by height) of less than 1.3 or more than 2.5 (a square envelope has an aspect ratio of 1, making it nonmachinable).
- It is more than 4-1/4 inches high or more than 6 inches long and is less than 0.009 inch thick.
Can I write non-machinable on a letter?
The nonmachinable surcharge is added to First-Class Mail® with any of the following criteria: For pieces more than 4-1/4 inches high or 6 inches long, the thickness is less than 0.009 inch. The length divided by height is less than 1.3 or more than 2.5 (length is the dimension parallel to the address)Nov 8, 2018
How much does it cost to mail a Nonmachinable letter?
NON-AUTO 1oz. or less Letters Flats
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Additional Ounce 20.0¢ 20.0¢
Nonmachinable Surcharge 19.0¢ -
PRESORTED (1 oz or less) Letters Flats
Machinable Presorted 46.0¢ 87.0¢
How much is extra postage for Nonmachinable?
NON-AUTO 1oz. or less Letters Flats
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Single Piece Machinable 55.0¢ 1.00$
Additional Ounce 20.0¢ 20.0¢
Nonmachinable Surcharge 19.0¢ -
PRESORTED (1 oz or less) Letters Flats
How thick can a non-machinable letter be?
0.009 inch
How much does tracked shipping for a letter cost?
At the Post Office, USPS tracking can be purchased for Media Mail as well as First Class Package service for a cost of $0.90 (tracking is included for free for First Class Package Service when you print postage online, but a charge is required for First Class Package Service at the Post Office).Jun 27, 2013