The United States Postal Service (USPS) is changing their tabbing regulations for booklet mailers. The details of this change are outlined below. Download pdf of USPS mailing regulation changes.
Background
The USPS currently defines a booklet as:
- Multiple sheets permanently fastened with stitching or gluing
- Always required tabbing
- Sized 6.125″ x 11.5″ or smaller
- 3 oz maximum weight
- 0.25″ maximum thickness
Summary of Changes
- Effective Date: September 8, 2009
- The new booklet guidelines will affect the design of your future pieces
- Not following the USPS’ new regulations will result in a minimum surcharge of $0.22 per piece
The charts below show current versus new regulations. The key changes include smaller mail pieces, larger tabs, more tabs, and specific fold and tab locations.
Download pdf of USPS mailing regulation changes.
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