***NEW***Service Standard changes for Retail Ground and Parcel Select Ground (Effective 8/1/22)

As of August 1, 2022 the service standards for Retail Ground and Parcel Select Ground have changed.  Service Standards for Retail Ground or Parcel Select Ground packages originating and destinating within the contiguous United States (CONUS) will reflect First Class Package Service (FCPS) service standards of 2-5 days.  Retail Ground or Parcel Select packages originating or destinating to offshore locations outside of the contiguous United States (OCONUS) will continue to receive Package Services service standards between 2-16 days.  The following 3-digit origin and destination ZIP Codes are considered offshore (OCONUS):  006-009, 967-969, 995-999.  Packages containing hazardous materials or live animals and entered as Retail Ground or Parcel Select Ground will continue to receive Package Services service standard from all origins and destinations.  Updated service standards files for FCPS and Package Services are available on PostalPro.

January 2023 Release Overview

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New Mailing Standards for the Separation of Hazardous Materials

The Postal Service has issued an interim final rule that will become effective upon publication in the Federal Register on June 6, 2022, with new requirements for the separation of hazardous materials (HAZMAT).

Balance Check in the Customer Validation Tool Instructions

When given explicit permission by permit holders to do so, MSPs have the ability to perform balance checks for EPS and Local Trust accounts at the permit level.

Balance Check in the Customer Validation Tool Instructions

When given explicit permission by permit holders to do so, MSPs have the ability to perform balance checks for EPS and Local Trust accounts at the permit level.

Informational Video for Shippers

This video provides helpful information for shippers and includes important USPS parcel shipping requirements.

Intelligent Mail® for Small Business (IMsb) Fact Sheet

This fact sheet contains an overview of the IMsb tool, benefits, and how it works.

Publication for Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and Flats (Pub 685)

Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and Flats (Pub 685) contains the policies and processes for the verification of eligible business mailings using tools provided by Intelligent Mail® Full-Service, eInduction, and Seamless Acceptance.

Industry Connect Dashboard

Geospatial Information Systems (GIS)

USPS® Geospatial Information Systems [GIS]

CRID Management

Customer Registration ID (CRID) Overview.

10 Year Plan to Achieve Financial Sustainability and Service Excellence

Industry Session: Intelligent Mail® for Small Business (IMsb)

This industry presentation provides an overview of the Intelligent Mail® for Small Business Tool for new users.

National PCC Webinar - Paper and the Supply Chain Gang

Implementation Delay for Changes to Ground Shipping Options

AISU Contact Information (AISUADDR.TXT)

AMS Address Report: AISU Mailing List (ADDRREPT.TXT)