5 Feb 2025

📬USPS Proposes Optional 5-Digit/3-Digit Sortation Rules

Optional 5-Digit/3-Digit/ADC Sortation

Summary

The Postal Service is proposing to amend Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) to change the standards for First Class Mail[supreg] and USPS Marketing Mail[supreg] flats from a "required" 5-digit, 3-digit, and ADC preparation to an "optional" preparation.

Agencies

  • Postal Service

Business Impact ?

$$ - Med

The proposed rule allowing optional 5-digit/3-digit/ADC sortation for First Class Mail® and USPS Marketing Mail® affects compliance and operational processes for businesses utilizing these postal services, potentially reducing preparation costs and logistical complexities.

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