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When a Letter Becomes a Package
In any of the following scenarios, a ‘normal’ envelope becomes a package and are subject to non-machinable surcharges:
- Letter-Sized piece with weight over 3.5 ounces
- Letter-sized envelope exceeds any one of the maximum measurements:
- 11 1/2 inches long x 6 1/8 inches high x 1/4 inches thick
- If unsure, compare thickness to a postcard or index card
- Any part of the letter-sized envelope is over a 1/4 inch thick.
- Due to amount of paper
- Due to paperclips or binder clip
- Due to strings, buttons, or clasps
- Due to loose items within envelope
- If the contents of the envelope (letter-sized or large) is too rigid / not flexible enough to go through the machine, due to pens, keys, or coins that are included inside the envelope.
- Large Envelopes (Flats) with weight over 13 ounces
- Large envelope exceeds any one of the maximum measurements: 15 inches long x 12 inches high x 3/4 inches thick