There are envelopes for announcements, square envelopes and specialty envelopes with extra large flaps. Envelopes come in a range of sizes from smaller coin size envelopes up to larger 10×13 envelopes used for bigger items such as catalogs. (See page 32 in this issue of the Postal Bulletin for ordering instructions.There are many envelopes sizes available from most manufacturers and it is important to understand the different sizes available and what their uses are. Use Notice 3-S, First-Class Mail Shape-Based Pric ing Template, to measure mail thickness.The minimum mailable size for pieces 1/4" thick or less is 5" long x 3-1/2" high x 0.007" thick. For padded bags (e.g., ReadyPost ® “cushion mailer”), when the thickness is 3/4" or less and the item is flat-size and somewhat flexible, the item should be classified and priced as a large envelope.A mailpiece must be flat-size or larger, if rigid, or over 3/4" thick to be classified and priced as a package (parcel).When a piece of First-Class Mail exceeds any one of the maximum measurements (length, height, or thickness) of one mail shape, it is classified and priced as the next larger shape.When greeting cards exceed any one of the letter-size measurements (e.g., 6-1/8" height), they are classified and priced as flats (large envelopes).It does not apply to postcards eligible for the card rate, large envelopes, or packages. The nonmachinable surcharge applies only to First-Class Mail letters.The applicable First-Class Mail letter postage and $0.17 nonmachinable surcharge applies. If a mailpiece measures11-1/2" or 6-1/8" or less and is 1/4" thick or less (letter-size), does not weigh more than 3.5 ounces, and is rigid, it is classified and priced as a nonmachinable letter.(See DMM 101.1.2 for nonmachinable criteria.)
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