SPECIAL SERVICES FEE HISTORY
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
PRICING, PRICING & CLASSIFICATION
OCTOBER 2003
PREFACE
This Library Reference (USPS-LR-K-76) is a Category 1 LR, provided as general background information for the convenience of all
parties.
It updates material included in the last rate case within USPS-LR-J-93 Special Services Fee History.
CONTENTS
Service
Post Office Boxes…………………………………………………………………………….
Caller Service and Reserved Number……………………………………........................
Post Office Box Key Replacement and Lock Changes.................................................
Business Reply Mail………………………………………………………………………….
Registry………………………………………………………………………………………..
Money Orders…………………………………………………………………………………
Special Delivery………………………………………………………………..……………..
Certified Mail…………………………………………………………………………………..
Insurance…………………………………………………………………………………….…
Return Receipts……………………………………………………………………………..…
Collect-on-Delivery………………………………………………………………………….…
Stamped Envelopes……………………………………………………………………….…..
Special Handling…………………………………………………………………………….…
Address-Correction…………………………………………………………………………....
Merchandise Return…………………………………………………………..……………….
On-Site Meter Setting………………………………………………………………..………..
Permit-Imprint Fee…………………………………………………………………..…………
Certificates of Mailing……………………………………………………………….…………
Restricted Delivery………………………………………………………………………..……
Parcel Air Lift……………………………………………………………………………….…..
Periodicals Mailing Application Fee……………………………………………………..……
Dead Letter Return………………………………………………………………………..……
ZIP Coding Mailing Lists…………………………………………………………………..…..
Correction of Mailing Lists……………………………………………………………..………
Furnished Address Changes to Election Boards and Registration Commissions
Sequencing of Address Cards…………………………………………………………………
Stamped Cards................................................................................................................
Bulk Parcel Return...........................................................................................................
Delivery Confirmation.......................................................................................................
Parcel Post Destination, BMC, SCF and DDU Permit.....................................................
Special Standard Mail (B) Presort Permit........................................................................
Standard Mail (A) Bulk Regular and Bulk Nonprofit Permit.............................................
Signature Confirmation....................................................................................................
Shipper Paid Forwarding Accounting Fee.......................................................................
First Class Presort Permit................................................................................................
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POST OFFICE BOXES
FEE HISTORY
Semiannual Fees
Group 1, Subgroup
Effective Date
Box-Size and Maximum
Cubic-Inch Capacity
Group 2, Subgroup
A
B
C
D
E
$ 9.00
12.00
16.00
20.00
24.00
$ 6.00
9.00
12.00
15.00
18.00
$ 4.50
6.00
9.00
12.00
15.00
$ 3.40
4.50
6.00
9.00
12.00
$ 2.40
3.00
4.50
6.00
9.00
$ 1.80
2.20
3.00
4.50
6.00
$ 1.40
1.80
2.20
3.00
4.50
$ 1.00
1.30
1.80
2.20
3.00
$ 0.70
1.00
1.30
1.80
2.20
December 1, 1970
1.
265 cubic inches
2.
500 cubic inches
3.
1,000 cubic inches
4.
2,000 cubic inches
5. Over 2,000 cubic inches
10.80
14.40
19.20
24.00
28.80
7.20
10.80
14.40
18.00
21.60
5.40
7.20
10.80
14.40
18.00
4.10
5.40
7.20
10.80
14.40
2.90
3.60
5.40
7.20
10.80
2.20
2.70
3.60
5.40
7.20
1.70
2.20
2.70
3.60
5.40
1.20
1.60
2.20
2.70
3.60
0.90
1.20
1.60
2.20
2.70
July 1, 1975
1.
265 cubic inches
2.
500 cubic inches
3.
1,000 cubic inches
4.
2,000 cubic inches
5. Over 2,000 cubic inches
12.50
15.00
20.00
25.00
30.00
10.00
14.00
17.50
20.00
27.50
8.00
10.00
12.50
17.50
22.50
7.00
8.00
10.00
15.00
17.50
5.50
6.50
7.50
12.50
15.00
2.50
3.00
4.00
6.00
7.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
4.50
6.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.50
4.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
July 1, 1958
1.
225 cubic inches
2.
500 cubic inches
3.
900 cubic inches
4.
3,000 cubic inches
5. Over 3,000 cubic inches
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1/ Payment on annual basis.
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POST OFFICE BOXES cont’d
Group 1, Subgroup:
Effective Date
Box-Size and Maximum
Cubic-Inch Capacity
Group 3: 1/
Group 2, Subgroup
A
B
C
D
E
May 29, 1978
1.
265 cubic inches
2.
500 cubic inches
3.
1,000 cubic inches
4.
2,000 cubic inches
5. Over 2,000 cubic inches
$ 14.00
20.00
28.00
40.00
55.00
$ 14.00
20.00
28.00
40.00
55.00
$10.00
14.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
$ 8.00
11.00
15.00
24.00
30.00
$ 8.00
11.00
15.00
24.00
30.00
$ 2.50
4.00
5.00
7.50
10.00
$ 2.50
4.00
5.00
7.50
10.00
$ 2.00
3.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
$ 1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
March 22, 1981
1.
265 cubic inches
2.
500 cubic inches
3.
1,000 cubic inches
4.
2,000 cubic inches
5. Over 2,000 cubic inches
10.00
13.00
22.50
34.50
51.00
10.00
13.00
22.50
34.50
51.00
10.00
13.00
22.50
34.50
51.00
10.00
13.00
22.50
34.50
51.00
10.00
13.00
22.50
34.50
51.00
2.50
3.50
5.50
8.50
13.00
2.50
3.50
5.50
8.50
13.00
2.50
3.50
5.50
8.50
13.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
February 17, 1985
1.
295 cubic inches
2.
500 cubic inches
3.
1,000 cubic inches
4.
2,000 cubic inches
5. Over 2,000 cubic inches
11.00
14.50
26.50
42.00
64.00
11.00
14.50
26.50
42.00
64.00
11.00
14.50
26.50
42.00
64.00
11.00
14.50
26.50
42.00
64.00
11.00
14.50
26.50
42.00
64.00
2.50
3.50
6.50
10.00
15.00
2.50
3.50
6.50
10.00
15.00
2.50
3.50
6.50
10.00
15.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
14.00
19.50
36.00
60.00
100.00
14.00
19.50
36.00
60.00
100.00
14.00
19.50
36.00
60.00
100.00
14.00
19.50
36.00
60.00
100.00
14.00
19.50
36.00
60.00
100.00
3.25
5.00
8.50
14.00
22.00
3.25
5.00
8.50
14.00
22.00
3.25
5.00
8.50
14.00
22.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
April 3, 1988
1.
295 cubic inches
2.
500 cubic inches
3.
1,000 cubic inches
4.
2,000 cubic inches
5. Over 2,000 cubic inches
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1/ Payment on annual basis.
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POST OFFICE BOXES cont’d.
Group 1, Subgroup:
Effective Date
Box-Size and Maximum
Cubic-Inch Capacity
Group 3:1/
Group 2, Subgroup
A
B
C
D
E
F
February 3, 1991
1.
295 cubic inches
2.
500 cubic inches
3.
1,000 cubic inches
4.
2,000 cubic inches
5. Over 2,000 cubic inches
$ 21.50
31.00
57.50
95.00
157.50
$ 19.50
27.50
50.00
84.00
140.00
$17.50
24.50
46.50
77.50
130.00
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7.25 2/
11.25 2/
10.75
15.75
25.00
January 1, 1995
1.
295 cubic inches
2.
500 cubic inches
3.
1,000 cubic inches
4.
2,000 cubic inches
5. Over 2,000 cubic inches
24.00
37.00
64.00
105.00
174.00
22.00
33.00
56.00
95.00
155.00
20.00
29.00
52.00
86.00
144.00
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8.00 2/
13.00 2/
12.00
17.50
27.50
June 8, 1997
1.
295 cubic inches
2.
500 cubic inches
3.
1,000 cubic inches
4.
2,000 cubic inches
5. Over 2,000 cubic inches
Group A
24.00
37.00
64.00
121.00
209.00
Group B
22.00
33.00
56.00
109.00
186.00
Group C
20.00
29.00
52.00
86.00
144.00
Group D
6.00
10.00
18.00
26.50
41.50
Group E
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
January 10, 1999
Group A
1.
295 cubic inches
30.00
2.
500 cubic inches
46.00
3.
1,000 cubic inches
80.00
4.
2,000 cubic inches
151.00
5. Over 2,000 cubic inches
261.00
_________________________
1/ Payment on annual basis.
2/ Expressed on an annual basis.
Group B
27.00
41.00
70.00
136.00
217.00
Group C
22.00
32.00
57.00
97.00
162.00
Group D
7.00
12.00
22.00
33.00
52.00
Group E
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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7.25 2/
11.25 2/
10.75
15.75
25.00
7.25 2/
11.25 2/
10.75
15.75
25.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
8.00 2/
13.00 2/
12.00
17.50
27.50
8.00 2/
13.00 2/
12.00
17.50
27.50
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
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POST OFFICE BOXES cont’d.
Effective Date
Box-Size and Maximum
Cubic-Inch Capacity
January 7, 2001
1.
295 cubic inches
2.
500 cubic inches
3.
1,000 cubic inches
4.
2,000 cubic inches
5. Over 2,000 cubic inches
Group B2
30.00
45.00
85.00
170.00
300.00
Group C3
27.50
40.00
75.00
150.00
250.00
Group C4
22.50
32.50
60.00
125.00
212.50
Group C5
19.00
27.50
50.00
87.50
150.00
Group D6
10.00
16.00
25.00
50.00
90.00
June 30, 2002
1.
295 cubic inches
2.
500 cubic inches
3.
1,000 cubic inches
4.
2,000 cubic inches
5. Over 2,000 cubic inches
Group 1
35.00
50.00
100.00
205.00
330.00
Group 2
29.00
45.00
80.00
170.00
315.00
Group 3
24.00
38.00
68.00
118.00
209.00
Group 4
19.00
34.00
63.00
110.00
175.00
Group 5
13.00
22.00
34.00
65.00
125.00
Group D7
8.50
13.00
22.50
40.00
65.00
Group 6
12.00
18.00
33.00
60.00
97.00
Group E
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Group 7
9.00
13.00
23.00
40.00
70.00
Group E
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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CALLER SERVICE AND RESERVED NUMBER
FEE HISTORY
Semiannual Fees
Group 1, Subgroup:
Effective Date
Box-Size and Maximum
Cubic-Inch Capacity
Group 3: 1/
Group 2, Subgroup
A
B
C
D
July 1, 1958
1.
225 cubic inches
2. Over 500 cubic inches
$ 4.50
6.00
$ 3.00
4.50
$ 2.20
3.00
$ 1.60
2.20
$ 1.30
1.60
$ 1.00
1.30
$ 0.70
1.00
$ 0.40
0.60
$ 0.30
0.40
December 1, 1970
1.
225 cubic inches
2. Over 500 cubic inches
5.40
7.20
3.60
5.40
2.70
3.60
2.00
2.70
1.60
2.00
1.20
1.60
0.90
1.20
0.50
0.80
0.40
0.50
July 1, 1975
Call-Box service discontinued.
$70 caller-service fee
established 1/
$10 reserved number fee
established 1/2/
May 29, 1978
$60 caller-service fee 1/
$10 reserved number fee 1/ 2/
March 22, 1981
$95 caller-service fee 1/
$10 reserved number fee 1/ 2/
________________________
1/
Not available at postal facilities with less than 35 revenue units.
fees.
2/ Annual
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CALLER SERVICE AND RESERVED NUMBER
FEE HISTORY
Semiannual Fees cont’d.
February 17, 1985
$130 caller-service fee 1/
$ 15 reserved number fee 1/ 2/
April 3, 1988
$170 caller-service fee 1/
$ 20 reserved number fee 1/ 2/
February 3, 1991
$225.00 caller-service fee for Group IA 1/
$215.00 caller-service fee for Group 1B 1/
$25.00 reserved number fee 1/ 2/
January 1, 1995
$250.00 caller-service fee for Group 1A 1/
$240.00 caller-service fee for Group 1B 1/
$225.00 caller-service fee for Group 1C 1/
$30.00 reserved number fee 1/ 2/
June 8, 1997
$250.00 caller-service fee for Group A 1/
$240.00 caller-service fee for Group B 1/
$225.00 caller-service fee for Group C 1/
$225.00 caller-service fee for Group D 1/
$30.00 reserved number fee 1/2/
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CALLER SERVICE AND RESERVED NUMBER
FEE HISTORY
Semiannual Fees cont’d.
January 10, 1999
$275.00 caller-service fee for Groups A, B, C and D1/
$36.00 reserved number fee1/ 2/
January 7, 2001
$375.00 caller-service fee for all Groups except Group E1/
$30.00 reserved number fee1/ 2/
June 30, 2002
$412.00 caller-service fee for all Groups except Group E1
$32.00 reserved number fee1/ 2/
_________________________
1/ Not available at postal facilities with less than 35 revenue units.
2/ Annual fees.
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POST OFFICE BOX KEY REPLACEMENT
FEE HISTORY
Effective Date
January 7, 2001
$4 For post office box duplication or replacement
$10 For post office box lock replacement
June 30, 2002
$4.40 For post office box duplication or replacement
$11.00 For post office box lock replacement
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BUSINESS-REPLY MAIL
FEE HISTORY
Per Piece
Effective Date
August 1, 1958
March 2, 1974
September 14, 1975
_________________________________
1/In
addition to regular postage.
Two Ounces
or Less1/
(cents)
2
2
5
Over Two
Ounces1/
(cents)
5
6
6
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BUSINESS-REPLY MAIL
FEE HISTORY
Advance Deposit
Effective Date
September 12, 1976
March 22, 1981
February 17, 1985
April 3, 1988
February 3, 1991
January 1, 1995
January 10, 1999
January 7, 2001
June 30, 2002
Per Regular
Piece1/
(cents)
3.5
5.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
8.0
10.0
10.0
Per Barcoded
Piece1/2/
(cents)
---------------5.0
2.0
2.0
5.0
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QBRM w/Qtrly
Fee Piece1/
(cents)
----------------------------1.0
.8
Non-Advance Deposit
QBRM w/o Qtrly
Fee Piece1/
(cents)
---------------------------------5.0
6.0
Non-Letter
Size Piece1/
(cents)
----------------------------1.0
1.0
1.0
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1/In
addition to regular postage.
for barcoded pieces meeting certain ZIP+4 and additional automated mail processing criteria.
2/Discount
Per Piece1/
(cents)
12
18
23
40
40
44
30
35
60
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BUSINESS-REPLY MAIL
FEE HISTORY
Accounting, Quarterly, Monthly, and Permit Fees
Effective Date
September 12, 1976
March 22, 1981
February 17, 1985
April 3, 1988
February 3, 1991
January 1, 1995
January 10, 1999
January 7, 2001
June 30, 2002
Accounting Fee1/
(dollars)
75
75
160
-----185
205
300
375
475
Advance Deposit
Permit Fee2/
(dollars)
30
40
50
-----75
85
100
125
150
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1/ Calendar-year fee. A $25 prorated accounting fee was applied in CY 1976.
2/ Calendar-year fee. A $10 prorated permit fee was applied in CY 1976.
3/ Calendar year fee.
4/ Fee is charged per month.
5/ Fee covers a three-month period.
Annual License and
Accounting Fee3/
(dollars)
--------------260
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Non-Advance Deposit
Permit Fee2/
(dollars)
30
40
50
60
75
85
100
125
150
Non-Letter Size
Monthly Fee4/
(dollars)
------------------------------600
600
750
QBRM
Quarterly Fee5/
(dollars)
-----------------------------------1,800
1,800
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REGISTRY SERVICE
FEE HISTORY
Value up to
100
200
400
500
600
800
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
$10,000
11,000
12,000
13,000
14,000
15,000
16,000
17,000
18,000
19,000
20,000
21,000
22,000
July 14, 1969
(a)
(b)
May 16, 1971
(a)
(b)
Apr. 18, 1976
(a)
(b)
$0.80
1.05
1.30
----1.55
1.80
2.05
2.35
2.60
2.85
3.10
3.40
3.65
3.90
4.20
4.45
-------------------------------------------------
$0.95
1.25
1.55
----1.85
2.15
2.45
2.75
3.05
3.35
3.65
3.95
4.25
4.55
4.85
5.15
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$1.25
1.65
2.05
----2.45
2.85
3.25
3.60
3.90
4.20
4.50
4.80
5.10
5.40
5.70
6.00
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$0.80
1.05
1.30
----1.55
1.80
2.05
2.20
2.35
2.50
2.65
2.80
2.95
3.10
3.25
3.40
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$0.95
1.25
1.55
----1.85
2.15
2.45
2.65
2.85
3.05
3.25
3.45
3.65
3.85
4.05
4.25
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$1.25
1.65
2.05
----2.45
2.85
3.25
3.50
3.75
4.00
4.25
4.50
4.75
5.00
5.25
5.50
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July 18, 1976
(a)
(b)
$2.10
2.30
2.60
----2.90
3.20
3.50
3.80
4.10
4.40
4.70
5.00
5.30
5.60
5.90
6.20
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$2.10
2.30
2.60
----2.90
3.20
3.50
3.75
4.00
4.25
4.50
4.75
5.00
5.25
5.50
5.75
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May 29, 1978
(a)
(b)
Mar. 22, 1981
(c)
(d)
Feb. 17, 1985
(c)
(d)
$3.00
3.30
3.70
----4.10
4.50
4.90
5.30
5.70
6.10
6.50
6.90
7.30
7.70
8.10
8.50
8.90
9.30
9.70
10.10
10.50
10.90
11.30
11.70
12.10
12.50
12.90
13.30
$3.30
--------3.60
--------3.90
4.20
4.50
4.80
5.10
5.40
5.70
6.00
6.30
6.60
6.90
7.20
7.50
7.80
8.10
8.40
8.70
9.00
9.30
9.60
9.90
10.20
$3.60
--------3.90
--------4.25
4.60
4.95
5.30
5.65
6.00
6.35
6.70
7.05
7.40
7.75
8.10
8.45
8.80
9.15
9.50
9.85
10.20
10.55
10.90
11.25
11.60
$3.00
3.30
3.70
----4.10
4.50
4.90
5.25
5.60
5.95
6.30
6.65
7.00
7.35
7.70
8.05
8.40
8.75
9.10
9.45
9.80
10.15
10.50
10.85
11.20
11.55
11.90
12.25
$3.25
--------3.55
--------3.85
4.10
4.35
4.60
4.85
5.10
5.35
5.60
5.85
6.10
6.35
6.60
6.85
7.10
7.35
7.60
7.85
8.10
8.35
8.60
8.85
9.10
$3.55
--------3.80
--------4.15
4.40
4.65
4.90
5.15
5.40
5.65
5.90
6.15
6.40
6.65
6.90
7.15
7.40
7.65
7.90
8.15
8.40
8.65
8.90
9.15
9.40
Apr. 3, 1988
(c)
(d)
$4.50
--------4.85
--------5.25
5.65
6.05
6.45
6.85
7.25
7.65
8.10
8.55
9.00
9.50
9.95
10.45
10.90
11.40
11.85
12.35
12.85
13.25
13.75
14.25
14.75
$4.40
--------4.70
--------5.05
5.35
5.70
6.00
6.35
6.65
7.00
7.30
7.65
7.95
8.30
8.60
8.95
9.25
9.60
9.90
10.25
10.55
10.90
11.20
11.55
11.85
Feb. 3, 1991
(c)
(d)
$4.50
--------4.85
--------5.25
5.70
6.15
6.60
7.05
7.50
7.95
8.40
8.85
9.30
9.75
10.20
10.65
11.10
11.55
12.00
12.45
12.90
13.35
13.80
14.25
14.70
$4.40
--------4.70
--------5.05
5.40
5.75
6.10
6.45
6.80
7.15
7.50
7.85
8.20
8.55
8.90
9.25
9.60
9.95
10.30
10.65
11.00
11.35
11.70
12.05
12.40
Page 16 of 51
REGISTRY SERVICE
FEE HISTORY
Value up to
$
0
100
200
400
500
600
800
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
11,000
12,000
13,000
14,000
15,000
16,000
17,000
18,000
19,000
20,000
21,000
22,000
January 1, 1995
(c)
(d)
--------$ 4.95
$ 4.85
----------------5.40
5.20
----------------5.85
5.55
6.30
5.90
6.75
6.25
7.20
6.60
7.65
6.95
8.10
7.30
8.55
7.65
9.00
8.00
9.45
8.35
9.90
8.70
10.35
9.05
10.80
9.40
11.25
9.75
11.70
10.10
12.15
10.45
12.60
10.80
13.05
11.15
13.50
11.50
13.95
11.85
14.40
12.20
14.85
12.55
15.30
12.90
June 8, 1997
(e)
----$4.85/4.95
--------5.40
--------5.85
6.30
6.75
7.20
7.65
8.10
8.55
9.00
9.45
9.90
10.35
10.80
11.25
11.70
12.15
12.60
13.05
13.50
13.95
14.40
14.85
15.30
January 10, 1999
(f)
6.00
6.20
--------6.75
--------7.30
7.85
8.40
8.95
9.50
10.05
10.60
11.15
11.70
12.25
12.80
13.35
13.90
14.45
15.00
15.55
16.10
16.65
17.20
17.75
18.30
18.85
January 7, 2001
(g)
$ 7.25
7.50
--------8.25
--------9.00
9.75
10.50
11.25
12.00
12.75
13.50
14.25
15.00
15.75
16.50
17.25
18.00
18.75
19.50
20.25
21.00
21.75
22.50
23.25
24.00
24.75
June 30, 2002
(h)
7.50
8.00
----8.85
----9.70
10.55
11.40
12.25
13.10
13.95
14.80
15.65
16.50
17.35
18.20
19.05
19.90
20.75
21.60
22.45
23.30
24.15
25.00
25.85
26.70
27.55
Page 17 of 51
REGISTRY SERVICE
FEE HISTORY cont’d.
Value up to
23,000
24,000
25,000
Over 25,000
First 25,000
Each add’l
$1,000
$1,000,000$15,000,000
July 14, 1969
(a)
(b)
----------------
----------------
May 16, 1971
(a)
(b)
----------------
----------------
Apr. 18, 1976
(a)
(b)
----------------
----------------
July 18, 1976
(a)
(b)
----------------
----------------
5.75
May 29, 1978
(a)
(b)
Mar. 22, 1981
(c)
(d)
Feb. 17, 1985
(c)
(d)
Apr. 3, 1988
(c)
(d)
Feb. 3, 1991
(c)
(d)
$13.70
14.10
14.50
$12.60
12.95
13.30
$10.50
10.80
11.10
$9.35
9.60
9.85
$11.95
12.30
12.65
$ 9.65
9.90
10.15
$15.25
15.75
16.25
$12.20
12.30
12.65
$15.15
15.60
16.05
$12.75
13.10
13.45
14.50
13.30
11.10
9.85
12.65
10.15
16.25
12.65
16.05
13.45
.35
.35
.25
.25
.25
.25
.35
.35
.35
.35
4.45
3.40
5.15
4.25
6.00
5.50
6.20
.15
.15
.20
.20
.25
.25
.25
152.95
151.90
203.15
202.25
253.50
253.00
253.70
253.25
355.75
354.55
254.85
253.60
256.40
253.90
357.50
352.90
357.50
354.70
.10
.10
.13
.13
.20
.20
.20
.20
.30
.30
.20
.20
.20
.20
.25
.25
.25
.35
.25
Each Additional
$1,000 over
$1,000,000
____________________
Over $15,000.00. Additional charges may be made based on considerations of weight, space and value.
(a)
Fee without commercial insurance. (b) Fee with commercial insurance.
(c)
Fee with Postal Insurance. (d) Fee without Postal insurance.
(e)
Fee up to $100 value is $4.85 without Postal insurance and $4.95 with Postal insurance.
(f)
Fee for $0 value (no insurance) is $6.00. Greater than a $0 value, postal insurance is automatic.
(g)
Fee for $0 value (no insurance) is $7.25. Greater than $0 value, postal insurance is automatic.
(h)
Fee for $0 value (no insurance) is $7.50. Greater than $0 value, postal insurance is automatic.
Page 18 of 51
REGISTRY SERVICE
FEE HISTORY cont’d.
Value up to
Jan. 1, 1995
January 10, 1999
(f)
January 7, 2001
(g)
June 30, 2002
(h)
$15.75
$19.40
$25.50
$28.40
13.60
16.20
19.45
26.25
29.25
16.65
13.95
16.65
20.50
27.00
30.10
16.65
13.95
16.65
20.50
27.00
30.10
.45
.45
.45
.55
.75
455.40
355.20
455.40
556.75
758.25
858.85
.45
.45
.45
.55
.75
.85
(c)
(d)
23,000
$15.75
$13.25
24,000
16.20
25,000
Over 25,000
First 25,000
Each add’l $1,000
$1,000,000$15,000,000
Each Add’l $1,000
over $1,000,000
June 8, 1997
(e)
Over $15,000.00. Additional charges may be made based on considerations of weight, space and value.
(a)
Fee without commercial insurance. (b) Fee with commercial insurance.
(c)
Fee with Postal Insurance. (d) Fee without Postal insurance.
(e)
Fee up to $100 value is $4.85 without Postal insurance and $4.95 with Postal insurance.
(f)
Fee for $0 value (no insurance) is $6.00. Greater than a $0 value, postal insurance is automatic.
(g)
Fee for $0 value (no insurance) is $7.25. Greater than $0 value, postal insurance is automatic.
(h)
Fee for $0 value (no insurance) is $7.50. Greater than $0 value, postal insurance is automatic.
.85
Page 19 of 51
Value
$0.01 to $10.00
$10.01 to $50.01
$50.01 to $300.01
$300.01 to $400.00
APO-FPO 2/
March 26, 1966
$0.25
0.35
0.40 1/
----0.15 3/
March 11, 1981
$0.01 to $25.00
$25.01 to $50.00
$25.01 to $35.00
$35.01 to $50.00
$50.01 to $500.00
$50.01 to $700.00
APO-FPO 2/
Inquiry fee 4/
$0.75
1.10
--------1.55
----0.25
-----
April 18, 1976
$0.30
0.45
0.50
----0.15
Feb. 17, 1985
$0.75
1.00
------------1.00
0.25
1.40
July 1, 2001
$0.01 to $700.00
APO-FPO 2/
Inquiry fee 4/
$0.90
0.25
2.75
June 30, 2002
$0.01 to $500.00
$500.01 to $1,000.00
APO-FPO 2/
Inquiry Fee 4/
$0.90
$1.25
$0.25
$3.00
________
1/ Value extended to $300 on March 15, 1973.
2/ Fee applies to all values of money orders.
3/ Fee instituted September 15, 1969.
4/Includes issuance of copy of a paid money order.
MONEY ORDERS
FEE HISTORY
July 18, 1976
May 29, 1978
$0.50
0.70
0.90
----0.15
$0.55
0.80
1.10
1.10
0.20
April 3, 1988
Feb. 3, 1991
Jan. 1, 1995
$0.75
----0.75
1.00
----1.00
0.25
2.00
$0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.25
2.50
$0.85
0.85
0.85
0.85
0.85
0.85
0.30
2.75
January 10, 1999
$0.80
0.80
0.80
0.80
0.80
0.80
0.30
2.75
January 7,
2001
$0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.25
2.75
Page 20 of 51
SPECIAL DELIVERY SERVICE
FEE HISTORY
July 14,
1969
May 16,
1971
April 18,
1976
July 18,
1976
May 29,
1978
March 22,
1981
Feb. 17,
1985
April 3,
1988
Feb. 3,
1991
Jan. 1,
1995
June 8,
1997 2/
$0.45
$0.60
$0.80
$1.25
$2.00
$2.10
$2.95
$5.35
$7.65
$9.95
$0.00
Over 2 lbs. but not
over 10 lbs.
0.60
0.75
1.00
1.50
2.25
2.35
3.15
5.75
7.95
10.35
0.00
Over 10 lbs.
0.75
0.90
1.20
1.75
2.85
3.00
4.00
7.25
8.55
11.15
0.00
Not over 2 lbs.
0.65
0.80
1.05
1.75
2.25
2.35
3.10
5.65
8.05
10.45
0.00
Over 2 lbs. but not
over 10 lbs.
0.75
0.90
1.20
1.85
2.85
3.00
3.60
6.50
8.65
11.25
0.00
Over 10 lbs.
0.90
1.05
1.40
2.15
3.25
3.40
4.50
8.10
9.30
12.10
0.00
Service
First-Class Matter
Not over 2 lbs.
Other than FirstClass Matter 1/
_________________
1/
As applied to other than First Class mail, these rates include both special delivery and special handling; the latter service is available
alone under different fee schedule.
2/
Special delivery eliminated as a service on June 8, 1997.
Page 21 of 51
CERTIFIED MAIL SERVICE
FEE HISTORY
Effective Date
March 26, 1966
Fee
$0.30
April 18, 1976
0.40
July 18, 1976
0.60
May 29, 1978
0.80
March 22, 1981
0.75
April 3, 1988
0.85
February 3, 1991
1.00
January 1, 1995
1.10
June 8, 1997
1.35
January 10, 1999
1.40
January 7, 2001
1.90
July 1, 2001
2.10
June 30, 2002
2.30
Page 22 of 51
INSURED MAIL
FEE HISTORY
Indemnity
Not over $15.00
$15.01 to $50.00
$50.01 to $100.00
$100.01 to $150.00
$150.01 to $200.00
$200.01 to $300.00
$300.01 to $400.00
July 14, 1969
$0.20
0.30
0.40
0.50
0.60
----------Mar. 22, 1981
Not over $20.00
Not over $25.00
$20.01 to $50.00
$25.01 to $50.00
$50.01 to $100.00
$100.01 to $150.00
$150.01 to $200.00
$200.01 to $300.00
$300.01 to $400.00
$400.01 to $500.00
$500.01 to $600.00
0.45
----0.85
----1.25
1.70
2.05
3.45
4.70
---------
April 18, 1976
$0.25
0.40
0.50
0.65
0.80
---------
July 18, 1976
$0.40
0.60
0.80
1.00
1.20
---------
May 29, 1978
$0.50
0.85
1.10
1.40
1.75
2.25
2.65
Feb. 17, 1985
Apr. 3, 1988
Feb. 3, 1991
-----$0.50
-----1.10
1.40
1.80
1.10
3.00
3.70
4.40
-----
----$0.70
-----0.70
1.50
1.90
2.20
3.15
4.30
5.00
------
$0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
1.60
2.40
2.40
3.50
4.60
5.40
6.20
January 1, 1995
$0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
1.60
2.50
2.50
3.40
4.30
5.20
6.10
Page 23 of 51
INSURED MAIL
FEE HISTORY cont’d.
Not over $50.00
$50.01 to $100.00
$100.01 to $5,000.00
June 8, 1997
January 10, 1999
January 7, 2001
$0.75
1.60
$0.80
1.80
$1.10
2.00
1.60 plus .90 per $100 or
1.80 plus .90 per $100 or
fraction thereof over $100
fraction thereof over $100
2.00 plus $1.00 per $100 or
fraction thereof over $100
Express Mail
$500.01 to $5000.00
$0.90 per $100 or fraction thereof
$0.95 per $100 or fraction
over $500
--------------
Bulk Discount
$0.40 discount per piece
June 30, 2002
Not over $50.00
$50.01 to $100.00
$1.30
$2.20
$100.01 to $5,000.00
$2.20 plus $1.00 per $100 or
1.00 per $100 or fraction thereof over $500
thereof over $500
fraction thereof over $100
Express Mail
$100.01 to $5000.00
$1.00 per $100 or fraction thereof over $100
Bulk Discount
$0.60 discount per unnumbered piece
$0.80 discount per numbered piece
0.60 discount per unnumbered piece
0.80 discount per numbered piece
Page 24 of 51
RETURN RECEIPT SERVICE
FEE HISTORY
Effective
Date
July 14, 1969
April 18, 1976
July 18, 1976
May 29, 1978
March 22, 1981
February 17, 1985
April 3, 1988
February 3, 1991
January 1, 1995
Request at time of
mailing showing to
whom and when
delivered.
$0.15
0.20
0.25
0.45
0.60
0.70
0.90 1/
1.00 3/
1.10 5/
Request at time of
mailing showing to
whom, when and address
delivered (if different from
address on the mailpiece)
June 8, 1997
$1.10 5/
January 10, 1999
$1.25 7/
January 7, 2001
$1.50 8/
June 30, 2002
$1.75 9/
_____________________
1/ Without another special service - merchandise only, fee $1.00.
2/ Without another special service - merchandise only, fee $1.35.
3/ Without another special service - merchandise only, fee $1.10.
4/ Without another special service - merchandise only, fee $1.50.
5/ Without another special service - merchandise only, fee $1.20.
6/ Without another special service - merchandise only, fee $1.65.
7/ Without another special service - merchandise only, fee $1.40.
8/ Without another special service - merchandise only, fee $2.35.
9/ Without another special service - merchandise only, fee $3.00.
Requested at time of
mailing showing to
whom, when and address
where delivered.
$0.35
0.45
0.45
0.55
0.70
0.90
1.20 2/
1.35 4/
1.50 6/
Requested after mailing
showing to whom and
when delivered.
$6.60
$7.00
$3.50
$3.25
Requested after
mailing showing
to whom and
when delivered.
$0.25
0.30
0.45
2.10
3.75
4.50
5.00
6.00
6.60
Page 25 of 51
COLLECT-ON-DELIVERY SERVICE
FEE HISTORY
Collection and Indemnity 1/
July 14,
1969
May 16,
1971
Oct. 3,
1974
April 18,
1976
July 18,
1976
May 29,
1978
Mar. 22,
1981
Not over $10
$0.70
$0.70
$0.70
$0.85
$0.85
$1.10
$1.20
$10.01 to $25
$25.01 to $50
$50.01 to $100
$100.01 to $200
$200.01 to $300
$300.01 to $400
0.80
0.90
1.00
1.10
---------------
0.80
0.90
1.00
1.10
---------------
0.80
0.90
1.00
1.10
1.25
--------
1.05
1.20
1.30
1.45
1.65
--------
1.05
1.25
1.45
1.65
1.85
-------
1.35
1.65
1.95
2.30
2.75
3.25
1.50
1.85
2.15
2.55
3.00
3.60
Feb. 17,
1985
April 3,
1988
Feb. 3,
1991
Jan. 1,
1995
Jan. 10,
1999
Jan 7,
2001
$0.01 to $25
$1.50
$2.00
$2.50
$3.50
$ 4.00
$ 4.50
$25.01 to $50
1.80
2.50
2.50
3.50
4.00
4.50
$50.01 to $100
2.10
3.00
3.25
4.50
5.00
5.50
$100.01 to $200
2.40
3.40
4.00
5.50
6.00
6.50
$200.01 to $300
3.00
4.25
4.75
6.50
7.00
7.50
$300.01 to $400
3.70
5.25
5.50
7.50
8.00
8.50
$400.01 to $500
4.70
6.50
6.50
8.50
9.00
9.50
$500.01 to $600
--------------7.00
9.50
10.00
10.50
$600.01 to $700
----------------------------------11.50
$700.01 to $800
----------------------------------12.50
$800.01 to $900
----------------------------------13.50
$900.01 to $1000
----------------------------------14.50
______________________
1/ The amount of collections governs the COD fee to be paid; however, if the collection charge is less than the value, a higher fee must be paid in order
to obtain indemnity for the higher value.
Page 26 of 51
COLLECT-ON-DELIVERY
FEE HISTORY Cont’d.
Additional Fees
July 14,
1969
Apr.
18,
1976
July 18,
1976
May 29,
1978
Mar. 22,
1981
Feb. 17,
1985
Apr. 3,
1988
Feb. 3,
1991
Jan. 1,
1995
$0.35
$0.45
$0.50
$1.00
$1.10
$1.25
$1.75
$2.10
$2.80
Fee for restricted delivery of COD article to
address only or to addressee of order
0.50
0.60
0.60
0.80
1.00
1.25
2.00
2.50
2.75
Fee for notice of nondelivery of COD mail
0.10
0.13
0.25
1.10
1.10
1.25
1.75
2.10
2.80
Fee for registered COD
0.70
0.85
0.85
1.40
1.20
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.50
Jan. 10,
1999
Jan. 7,
2001
June 30,
2001
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
2.75
3.00
4.00
3.20
3.00
4.00
3.50
3.00
4.00
Alteration or cancellation of charges on
COD
article for delivery to another addressee at
post office where held
Alteration or cancellation of charges on
COD
article for delivery to another addressee at
post office where held
Fee for restricted delivery of COD article to
address only or to addressee of order
Fee for notice of nondelivery of COD mail
Fee for registered COD
Page 27 of 51
Stamped Envelopes
Fee History
Sept. 11,
1965
May 29,
1978
Mar 22,
1981
Feb 17,
1985
Apr. 3,
1988
Feb. 3,
1991
Jan. 1,
1995
Jan. 10,
1999
$3.55
4.20
$4.50
5.50
$5.85
6.85
$5.90
7.40
$6.40
8.40
$ 7.40
11.00
$ 8.20
12.00
$ 8.50
11.50
4.00
4.85
5.00
6.00
6.35
7.35
6.50
8.00
7.00
9.00
8.00
12.00
9.00
13.00
8.50
11.50
Multi-Colored Printing
6-3/4
10
-------------
---------------
---------------
---------------
8.00
11.00
9.50
13.50
10.50
15.00
14.00
15.00
Double Window
10
-------
--------
--------
--------
12.00
13.50
15.00
11.50
-------------
---------------
---------------
---------------
---------------
-------------
-------------
14.00
15.00
Savings Bond
10
-------
--------
--------
--------
--------
-------
-------
15.00
Hologram
10
-------
--------
--------
--------
--------
-------
-------
19.00
I. Plain Stamped Envelopes (per 500 envelopes)
Kind and Size
Regular
6-3/4
10
Window
6-3/4
10
II. Printed Stamped Envelopes (per 500 envelopes)
Regular and Window
6-3/4
10
Page 28 of 51
Stamped Envelopes
Fee History cont’d.
Sept. 11,
1965
May 29,
1978
Mar 22,
1981
Feb 17,
1985
Apr. 3,
1988
Feb. 3,
1991
Jan. 1,
1995
Jan. 10,
1999
-------------
---------------
---------------
---------------
$ 2.50
2.70
$ 2.70
2.90
$ 3.00
3.20
$ 3.00
3.25
Window
6-3/4
10
-------------
---------------
---------------
---------------
2.60
2.80
2.80
3.00
3.10
3.30
3.00
3.25
Hologram
10
-------
--------
--------
--------
--------
-------
-------
3.50
IV. Banded
6-3/4
10
-------------
---------------
---------------
---------------
---------------
-------------
-------------
9.50
12.00
V. Printed Stamped Envelopes (per envelope)
All Envelopes except Hologram
Hologram Envelope
0.02
-------
0.03
--------
0.04
--------
0.05
--------
0.05
--------
0.05
-------
0.06
-------
0.07
0.08
III. Household Stamped Envelopes (per 50 envelopes)
Regular
6-3/4
10
VI. Printing Fees
Fee per 500
September 11, 1965
May 29, 1978
March 22, 1981
February 17, 1985
February 3, 1991
January 1, 1995
January 10, 1999
______________________
1/ Printing fee no longer charged separately.
Additional 500
$2.25
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.40
$2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.40
1/
1/
Page 29 of 51
Stamped Envelopes
Fee History cont’d.
I. Plain Stamped Envelopes (per 500 envelopes)
Kind and Size
Basic
6-3/4
10
Special
10
II. Printed Stamped Envelopes (per 500 envelopes)
Kind and Size
Basic
6-3/4
10
Special
10
Jan. 7,
2001
June 30,
2002
$12.00
14.002/3/
$12.00
14.002/3/
19.00
-----4/
17.00
20.00
17.00
20.00
25.00
-----4/
III. Household Stamped Envelopes (per 50 envelopes)
Basic
Special
3.50
4.50
3.50
-----4/
IV. Plain Stamped Envelope (per envelope)
Basic
Special
0.08
0.09
0.08
-----4/
______________________
Available in “double window” style.
Available in “savings bond” style.
4/
Special Classification eliminated June 30, 2002.
2/
3/
Page 30 of 51
SPECIAL HANDLING
FEE HISTORY
July 1,
1957
Apr. 18,
1976
July 18,
1976
May 29,
1978
Mar. 22,
1981
Feb. 17,
1985
Apr. 3,
1988
Feb. 3,
1991
Jan. 1,
1995
Jun 30,
2002
Provisions
Parcels of Third- and
Fourth class matter
Not over 2 pounds
Over 2 pounds but not
over 10 pounds
Not over 10 pounds
Over 10 pounds
$0.25
$0.30
$0.50
$0.70
$0.75
$1.10
-------
--------
--------
--------
0.35
0.45
0.70
0.70
0.75
1.10
--------
--------
--------
--------
-------
--------
--------
--------
--------
--------
$1.55
$1.80
$5.40
$5.95
0.50
0.65
1.00
1.25
1.30
1.60
2.25
2.50
7.50
8.25
Page 31 of 51
ADDRESS-CORRECTION SERVICE
FEE HISTORY
Effective Date
Manual
Automated
January 18, 1968
$0.10
--------
April 18, 1976
0.13
--------
July 18, 1976
0.25
--------
February 17, 1985
0.30
--------
February 3, 1991
0.35
$0.20
January 1, 1995
0.50
0.20
January 7, 2001
0.60
0.20
June 30, 2002
0.70
0.20
Page 32 of 51
MERCHANDISE RETURN
FEE HISTORY
Effective Date
Permit
Fee
(dollars) 2/
May 21, 1980 3/
20
30
---------
March 22, 1981
20
40
---------
February 17, 1985
30
50
---------
April 3, 1988
20
60
---------
February 3, 1991 4/
25
75
---------
January 1, 1995 4/
30
85
---------
January 10, 1999 4/
30
100
---------
January 7, 2001 4/
5/
125
375
June 30, 2002 4/
5/
150
475
________________
1/
In addition to regular postage.
Calendar-year fees.
3/ Implemented on a temporary basis April 27, 1980.
4/ Shipper must have an advanced deposit account.
5/ Per piece fee eliminated January 7, 2001.
2/
Annual
Accounting
Fee
(dollars) 2/
Per
Piece 1/
(cents)
Page 33 of 51
ON-SITE METER SETTING SERVICE
FEE HISTORY
Aug. 15,
1974 1/
May 29,
1978
Mar. 22,
1981
Feb. 17,
1985
Apr. 3,
1988
Feb. 3,
1991
Jan. 1,
1995
Jan. 10,
1999
Jan. 7,
2001
June 30,
2002
$5.00
$ 5.00
$8.50
$10.00
------ 2/
------ 2/
----2/
----2/
By appointment
5.00
7.00
14.00
17.00
$25.00
$25.00
$27.50
$27.50
Unscheduled request
7.50
12.00
16.00
19.00
28.00
28.00
31.00
31.00
Additional meters
2.50
3.50
4.00
4.00
4.00
2.75
3.25
4.00
-------
-------
5.00
6.50
7.50
8.50
$31.00
$35.00
Meter reset and/or examined (per
meter)
4.00
5.00
Checking meter in or out of service
4.003/
4.003/
Meter Company Adjustments
All Other Meter Setting
First meter
Checking meter in or out of service
-------
-------
Meter Service (per employee)
___________________
1/ Experimental service established 1972 in New York Region. Later expanded to five regions.
Uniform fee scheduled in effect August 15, 1974.
2/ Meter Company adjustment fee same as “all other meter settings,” by appointment for the
meter and fee for each additional meter.
3/ Fee does not apply to Secured Postage meters.
Page 34 of 51
PERMIT IMPRINT FEE
FEE HISTORY
Effective Date
Fee
January 7, 1963
$ 10
April 18, 1976
20
May 29, 1978
30
March 22, 1981
40
February 17, 1985
50
April 3, 1988
60
February 3, 1991
75
January 1, 1995
85
January 10, 1999
100
January 7, 2001
125
June 30, 2002
150
Page 35 of 51
CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
FEE HISTORY
Ordinary Mail of
Any Class
Additional 1/
Copy of
Original
Original
Identical Pieces of Firstand Third-Class Mail
Number of Pieces
Firm Mailing Books
or
Approved Customer
Provided Manifest 2/
1-1,000
Each
Additional
1,000
Additional
Copy of
Original
Effective Date
$0.05
$0.02
(Per Piece)
-------------
$0.25
$0.05
$0.05
April 18, 1976
0.06
0.02
------------
0.30
0.06
0.06
July 18, 1976
0.10
0.10
------------
0.50
0.10
0.10
May 29, 1978
0.15
0.15
------------
0.75
0.15
0.15
March 22, 1981
0.40
0.40
1.35
0.15
0.40
February 17, 1985
0.45
0.45
$0.15
1.60
0.20
0.45
April 3, 1988
0.45
0.45
0.15
2.00
0.25
0.45
February 3, 1991
0.50
0.50
0.20
2.50
0.30
0.50
January 1, 1995
0.55
0.55
0.20
2.75
0.35
0.55
January 10, 1999
0.60
0.60
0.25
3.00
0.40
0.60
January 7, 2001
0.75
0.75
0.25
3.50
0.40
0.75
June 30, 2002
0.90
0.90
0.30
4.50
0.50
0.90
July 1, 1957
______________________
1/ These fees are the same for the additional copy of original for Registered, Insured, C.O.D. and Certified mail.
2/ May be used for certificates for three or more pieces of mail of any class presented at one time.
Page 36 of 51
RESTRICTED DELIVERY SERVICE
FEE HISTORY
Effective Date
Fee
July 1, 1957
$0.50
April 18, 1976
0.60
May 29, 1978
0.80
March 22, 1981
1.00
February 17, 1985
1.25
April 3, 1988
2.00
February 3, 1991
2.50
January 1, 1995
2.75
January 7, 2001
3.20
June 30, 2002
3.50
Page 37 of 51
PARCEL AIRLIFT
FEE HISTORY
Fee Category
Up to 2 pounds
January 7, 1968
May 29, 1978
March 22, 1981
February 3, 1991
January 1, 1995
June 30, 2002
$1.00
$0.25
$0.30
$0.35
$0.40
$0.45
Over 2, up to 3 pounds
1.00
0.50
0.60
0.70
0.75
0.85
Over 3, up to 4 pounds
1.00
0.75
0.90
1.05
1.15
1.25
Over 4 pounds
1.00
1.00
1.20
1.40
1.55
1.70
Page 38 of 51
PERIODICALS APPLICATION FEE 1/
FEE HISTORY
Additional
Entry Zones
Original Entry Circulation
Effective Date
Not over 2,000
2,001-5,000
5,000 & Over
Re-entry
News
Agents
1&2
3-8
Registry
October 11, 1962
$30
$60
$120
$15
$15
$50
$25
May 29, 1978
120
120
120
30
50
50
30
March 22, 1981
160
160
160
30
50
50
30
February 17, 1985
220
220
220
35
60
60
35
April 3, 1988
265
265
265
40
70
70
40
February 3, 1991
275
275
275
45
75
75
45
January 1, 1995
305
305
305
50
85
85
50
January 10, 1999
305
305
305
50
50
50
50
January 7, 2001
350
350
350
40
50
50
40
June 30, 2002
375
375
375
40
60
60
40
__________________
1/ Known as Second-Class Application Fee until July 1, 1996.
Page 39 of 51
DEAD LETTER RETURN
FEE HISTORY
Effective Date
Fee
July 1, 1958
$0.10 1/
April 18, 1976
0.13
July 18, 1976
0.20
May 29, 1978
0.40
March 22, 1981
0.70
February 17, 1985
0.00 2/
_______________
1/Increased from $1 to $10 the value of items subject to minimum registry fee, in
addition to the dead letter return fee.
2/Fee for Dead Letter Return service eliminated on February 17, 1985.
Page 40 of 51
ZIP-CODING MAILING LISTS
FEE HISTORY
Effective Date
Fee 1/
January 1, 1966
$ 1.50
May 29, 1978
23.00
March 22, 1981
33.00
February 17, 1985
36.00
April 3, 1988
42.00
February 3, 1991
54.00
January 1, 1995
60.00
January 10, 1999
70.00
January 7, 2001
73.00
June 30, 2002
______________________
1/ Per thousand addresses.
100.00
Page 41 of 51
CORRECTION OF MAILING LISTS
FEE HISTORY
Effective Date
August 15, 1961
Fee 1/
$0.05 2/
December 31, 1976
0.10 3/
March 22, 1981
0.13 4/
February 17, 1985
0.15 4/
February 3, 1991
0.15 5/
January 1, 1995
0.17 6/
January 10, 1999
0.20 7
January 7, 2001
0.25 8
June 30, 2002
0. 30 9
_________________________
1/ Per name address corrected.
2/ Minimum charge for each list of 20 or fewer names and addresses: $1.00.
3/ Minimum charge for each list of 10 or fewer names and addresses: $1.00.
4/ Minimum charge for each list of 7 or fewer names and addresses: $1.00.
5/ Minimum charge for each list of 35 or fewer names and addresses: $5.00.
6/ Minimum charge for each list of 35 or fewer names and addresses: $5.50.
7/ Minimum charge for each list of 35 or fewer names and addresses: $7.00.
8/ Minimum charge for each list of 30 or fewer names and addresses: $7.50.
9/ Minimum charge for each list of 30 or fewer names and addresses: $9.00.
Page 42 of 51
FURNISHING ADDRESS CHANGES TO ELECTION BOARDS AND
REGISTRATION COMMISSIONS
Effective Date
Fee 1/
August 15, 1961
$0.05
December 31, 1976
0.10
March 22, 1981
0.13
February 17, 1985
0.15
January 1, 1995
0.17
January 7, 2001
0.23
June 30, 2002_____________________
0.27
1/ Per change of address Form 3575.
Page 43 of 51
SEQUENCING OF ADDRESS CARDS
Effective Date
Fee 1/
August 15, 1961
$0.05
December 31, 1976
0.10
March 22, 1981
0.13
February 17, 1985
0.15
January 1, 1995
0.17
January 10, 1999
0.20
January 7, 2001
0.25
June 30, 2002
________________________
1/ Per change of address Form 3575.
0.30
Page 44 of 51
STAMPED CARDS
FEE HISTORY
January 10, 1999
January 7, 2001
$.01
$.02
.02
.04
.40
.80
Stamped Card
Double Stamped Card
Sheet of 40 Stamped Cards
Page 45 of 51
BULK PARCEL RETURN
FEE HISTORY
Effective Date
Per Returned Piece
Annual
Permit
Annual
Accounting Fee
October 12, 1997
$1.75
$100
---------
January 7, 2001
1.62
125
$375
June 30, 2002
1.80
150
475
Page 46 of 51
DELIVERY CONFIRMATION
FEE HISTORY
March 14, 1999
January 7, 2001
Priority Mail
Electronic
Manual
$0.00
0.35
$0.00
0.40
Standard Mail (B)
Electronic
Manual
0.25
0.60
0.12
0.50
Standard Mail (A)
Electronic
--
0.12
June 30, 2002
First Class Parcels
Electronic
Manual
$0.13
0.55
Priority Mail
Electronic
Manual
0.00
0.45
Standard Mail
Electronic
0.13
Package Services (except Parcel Select)
Electronic
Manual
0.13
0.55
Parcel Select
Electronic
0.00
Page 47 of 51
PARCEL POST DESTINATION BMC, SCF
AND DDU PERMIT
FEE HISTORY
Effective Date
Fee
February 3, 1991
$ 75
January 1, 1995
85
January 10, 1999
100
January 7, 2001
125
June 30, 2002
150
Page 48 of 51
SPECIAL STANDARD MAIL
PRESORT PERMIT
FEE HISTORY
Effective Date
Fee
April 18, 1976
$ 20
May 29, 1978
30
March 22, 1981
40
February 17, 1985
50
April 3, 1988
60
February 3, 1991
75
January 1, 1995
85
January 10, 1999
100
January 7, 2001
125
June 30, 2002
150
Page 49 of 51
STANDARD MAIL BULK REGULAR AND
BULK NONPROFIT PERMIT
FEE HISTORY
Effective Date
Fee
February 17, 1985
$ 50
April 3, 1988
60
February 3, 1991
75
January 1, 1995
85
January 10, 1999
100
January 7, 2001
125
June 30, 2002
150
Page 50 of 51
SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION
FEE HISTORY
January 7, 2001
Priority Mail
Electronic
Manual
$1.25
1.75
Standard Mail (B)
Electronic
Manual
1.25
1.75
June 30, 2002
First Class Parcels
Electronic
Manual
$1.30
1.80
Priority Mail
Electronic
Manual
1.30
1.80
Package Services
Electronic
Manual
1.30
1.80
Page 51 of 51
SHIPPER PAID FORWARDING ACCOUNTING FEE
FEE HISTORY
Effective Date
January 7, 2001
June 30, 2002
Annual Accounting Fee
$375
475
Page 52 of 51
FIRST CLASS MAIL PRESORT PERMIT
FEE HISTORY
Effective Date
July 6, 1976
May 29, 1978
July 15, 1979
March 21, 1981
November 1, 1981
October 9, 1983
February 17, 1985
April 3, 1988
February 3, 1991
September 20, 1992
January 1, 1995
July 1, 1996
January 10, 1999
January 7, 2001
June 30, 2002
Annual Fee
$30
30
30
40
40
40
50
60
75
75
85
85
100
125
150