Alternative Designs

The USPS and the mailing industry have worked together to create requirements that will allow for the mailing of non-rectangular TED-C letter-size pieces at the automation letter prices.  

 

 

Description

These pieces have a die-cut that extends past the conventional trailing edge of the mailpiece.  The conventional trailing edge is defined by a line drawn from the upper left corner to the lower left corner.

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Technical Specifications
07/14/2023
Trailing Edge Die-Cut (TED-C) Process for Eligibility at Automation Letter Prices

This advisory provides the process for getting approval to mail a non-rectangular trail edge die-cut (TED-C) letter-size mailpieces at the applicable automation letter prices. 

Tech Guides
06/27/2023
Trailing Edge Die-Cut (Ted-C) Letters Template

Template with instructions for Trailing Edge Die-Cut (Ted-C) Letters.