QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
End to end process to ensure mail is collected, distributed and delivered the type of
clock the usps runs on - ANSWERS24 hour clock
Items sent within the US APO, FPO, UN, and its territories and possessions. -
ANSWERSDomestic mail
sets forth the policies, regulations and procedures governing domestic mail -
ANSWERSDMM- Domestic Mail Manual
sets forth policies, regulations, and procedures governing international mail -
ANSWERSIMM- International Mail Manual
contains policies and procedures for administrative ad support functions within the
postal service - ANSWERSASM-Administrative and Support Manual
all manuals are found on line via? - ANSWERSPolicy Net
Guarantees overnight or next day delivery $100 insurance and free tracking -
ANSWERSExpress Mail
Premier Shipping service of the USPS - ANSWERSExpress Mail
Fast and affordable max 70lbs $50 insurance another premier shipping service of the
USPS 2-3 DAYS delivery - ANSWERSPriority Mail
Bulk mail usually handled at distribution centers - ANSWERSParcel Select
Merchant pays postal fee returning merchandise bulk parcel return product -
ANSWERSParcel Return Services
First class mail, periodicals, standard mail, package services - ANSWERSMailing
services
proof of mailing uses PS Form 3800 - ANSWERSCertified Mail
Provides up to $5000 in coverage extra service requires PS Form 3813 or 3813-p -
ANSWERSInsured Mail
Provides date and time of delivery, free when you purchase Priority mail now called
USPS Tracking - ANSWERSDelivery Confirmation
, POM - ANSWERSPostal Operations Manual
Official Source for updates and updated bi-weekly - ANSWERSPostal bulletin
Does this package contain anything liquid, fragile, potentially hazardous' such as/like
perfume or lithium batteries? - ANSWERS6 Part of HAZMAT question
Tells you when and how to display the POW flag - ANSWERSPostal Bulletin
POW - ANSWERSPrisoner of War
Bears only stamps as postage weights more than 13 oz and was not excepted at retail
counter. - ANSWERSAnonymous Mail
PVI - ANSWERSPostage Validation Imprinter
AMU - ANSWERSAnonymous Mail Unit
DDD1 - ANSWERSWeighs less than 13 oz
DDD2 - ANSWERSWeighs more than 13 oz
Magazines, newspaper, must be printed at least 4x's times a year from a creditable
organization - ANSWERSPeriodicals
Parcel post, bonded printed matter media mail, library mail - ANSWERSpackage
services
printed matter weighs less than 16 oz must pay annual presort fee min. of 200 pieces or
over 50 lbs - ANSWERSStandard Mail
can be used for gifts weighs up to 70lbs measures max of 130in price based on weigh
distance and shape - ANSWERSParcel Post
Delivery time 2-3 days( not guaranteed ) - ANSWERSPriority Mail
Delivery time 1-2 days ( overnight and next day ) * Guaranteed - ANSWERSExpress
mail ( Priority Mail Express )
Letters size max - ANSWERS6 1/8in in height and 11 1/2in in length max 1/4in in
thickness
Flats size max - ANSWERS15in in length and 12in in height and 3/4in in thickness
Machinable Parcels - ANSWERSmin 3in max 17in weight 6 oz min and 25lbs max