A customer is not required to repackage an item unless the contents are fragile and would be at risk of damage during processing and transit.īelow are a few typical questions and answers:Ī. If an FRE or FRB is presented at the office of mailing and the customer has manipulated or reconstructed it, the container is accepted using weight and zone - not the Flat Rate price. The weight restriction for domestic Flat Rate Envelopes and Boxes is 70 lbs. Tape may be applied to the flaps and seams to reinforce the container, provided the design of the container is not enlarged by opening the sides and the container is not reconstructed in any way. Ended calling Washington, they sent a message out to all offices.ĭMM Notice: Proper Use of Flat Rate ContainersĮmployees are reminded of the proper use of Priority Mail Express® and Priority Mail® Flat Rate envelopes and boxes (containers).Īccording to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®), when sealing a Flat Rate Envelope (FRE) or Flat Rate Box (FRB), the container flaps must be able to close within the normal folds. The Postal Explorer Magazine put out contradictory info from the DMM. Had issues with over zealous clerks in the past. This will allow your carrier to leave your order if you are not available.Įxpedited packaging supplies can be shipped via Priority Mail® service within 1-3 business days for a fee.Warning: Don't Overstuff Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes
For your convenience, all orders will include a “Carrier – Leave if No Response” endorsement. territories.Įxpedited packaging supplies are shipped via USPS Ground Advantage™ service within 2-5 business days at no cost to the customer. The Postal Store® cannot accept orders for shipment outside the United States, but we do ship to APO/FPO/DPO addresses and U.S. If your order contains multiple items, they may be shipped separately. Orders from the Postal Store® website may be shipped from different distribution centers. To view your order status and tracking information, sign in to your ® account, go to "Activity History", and select your order number. Please allow one business day from order receipt for in-stock items to be shipped via USPS Ground Advantage™ service or via Priority Mail® service for a fee. Through the Postal Store® website, the Postal Service ships all in-stock orders with USPS Tracking® service.
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