New Postal Regulations and Rates

September 8, 2009
May 11, 2009
March 29, 2009

The USPS is implementing new tabbing regulations on booklets Effective September 8, 2009.
Below are is the listing of affected booklet sizes and diagrams of sizes and tabbing positions.

Booklets consist of bound sheets or pages. Binding methods that are compatible with machinable processing include perfect binding, permanent fastening with at least two staples in the manufacturing fold (saddle stitched), pressed glue, or another binding method that creates a nearly uniformly thick mailpiece. Spiral bindings are not machinable so booklets prepared with spiral bindings do not qualify for automation prices. Large booklets may be folded to letter-size for mailing if the final mailpiece remains uniform in thickness. Comprehensive documentation of this new regulation has been made available by the USPS and in PDF format. CLICK HERE to download PDF.

booklet width	booklet height
5.5''	8.5''
6''	9''
8.5''	5.5''
9''	6''
8.5''	11''

The above size booklets which have a glued or stitched spine will be effected by the new regulations. Below is a diagram showing the effected size booklets and spine positions. The 8.5x11 booklet will only be effected if it is folded in half to 5.5x8.5.

diagram of booklet sizes effected by new USPS tabbing regulations on Sept. 8,2009

The above sized booklets will require 3 tabs to meet bulk mail qualifications. The positioning of the tabs is shown in the below diagram. The left image represents booklets with a spine on the short edge. The right image represents booklets with a spine on the long edge -- this includes the 8.5x11 when folded in half.

diagram of new tab positions effected by new USPS regulations on booklets - effective September 8, 2009

Prior to these new regulations tabbing was done inline when inkjet addressing; the new regulations and positioning of tabs do not allow for inline tabbing. Booklets which are affected by this new regulation will be subject to additional tabbing fees.
**The additional charges can be found on our mailing services rate card at http://www.copycraft.com/mailingservices.html or by clicking here.

In some instances, rather than folding and being required to apply three tabs, the 8.5x11 booklet could be less expensive to not fold and mail at flat rates.

If the final size of your booklet is not listed in the above sizes, please double check with your sales representative to ensure it is not affected by the new regulations. For additional information or to discuss the best method of mailing your booklets please contact your sales representative.

The USPS will increase postage rates effective May 11, 2009. We have listed the new bulk mail ranges that will go into effect on that date.


	Quantity Minimum	Current	05/11/09
Standard Letter Sizes
First Class Rates	500	$0.324-0.369	$0.335-0.414
Standard Rates	200	$0.225-0.257	$0.233-0.273
Non Profit Rates	200	$0.127-0.159	$0.132-0.172

4.25x6 Postcards
First Class Rates	500	$0.199-0.223	$0.205-0.245

Flat Rates	Vary depending on size, shape and weight.

Our software will ensure you receive the lowest possible postage rate on any mailing project. By taking advantage of this technology and automation, you will be able keep your mailing costs low. Qualified political mailings will be treated as First Class but only incur Standard Bulk Mail rates. Ask your sales representative for more details. Please be aware of this postage rate increase as you plan your project. Any mail not dropped prior to May 11, 2009 will incur these new rates. Please ask your sales representative to quote the correct rate based on your requested mail drop date.

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New Postal Regulations and Rates

The USPS is implementing new tabbing regulations on booklets Effective September 8, 2009.
Below are is the listing of affected booklet sizes and diagrams of sizes and tabbing positions.

The USPS will increase postage rates effective May 11, 2009. We have listed the new bulk mail ranges that will go into effect on that date.

Products

Services

New Postal Regulations and Rates

The USPS is implementing new tabbing regulations on booklets Effective September 8, 2009. Below are is the listing of affected booklet sizes and diagrams of sizes and tabbing positions.

The USPS will increase postage rates effective May 11, 2009. We have listed the new bulk mail ranges that will go into effect on that date.

The USPS is implementing new tabbing regulations on booklets Effective September 8, 2009.
Below are is the listing of affected booklet sizes and diagrams of sizes and tabbing positions.