Yes, tape is allowed on the seams and flaps of an FRE or FRB. A customer is not required to repackage an item unless the contents are fragile and would be at risk of damage during processing and transit.īelow are a few typical questions and answers:Ī. If an FRE or FRB is presented at the office of mailing and the customer has manipulated or reconstructed it, the container is accepted using weight and zone - not the Flat Rate price. The weight restriction for domestic Flat Rate Envelopes and Boxes is 70 lbs. Tape may be applied to the flaps and seams to reinforce the container, provided the design of the container is not enlarged by opening the sides and the container is not reconstructed in any way. Ended calling Washington, they sent a message out to all offices.ĭMM Notice: Proper Use of Flat Rate ContainersĮmployees are reminded of the proper use of Priority Mail Express® and Priority Mail® Flat Rate envelopes and boxes (containers).Īccording to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®), when sealing a Flat Rate Envelope (FRE) or Flat Rate Box (FRB), the container flaps must be able to close within the normal folds. The Postal Explorer Magazine put out contradictory info from the DMM. Had issues with over zealous clerks in the past. Otherwise would use a (preferably free USPS PM if possible) box.Warning: Don't Overstuff Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes Pretty much would only use the tyvek if item is unbreakable or to shave weight just under next pound if can be safely done. Things like heavy plastic heatsealed clamshell packaged items (the ones you tear your hands up or stab yourself with utility knife trying to open) are well suited - they don't get scuffed up and keeps shipped weight down. Also in cases where item is already boxed but would be double boxed to protect finish on interior box from picking up grime, but double boxing would push it over 2lb or 3lb, while using a tyvek as outer protection would stay under 2lb or 3lb, etc. Over 16oz (FCM off the table), and item is suited to it and non-breakable (like a sweater) and saves me the 15¢ for my own poly envelope. Rarely use the tyveks, but can be of use for certain items. As others said, same as a zoned Priority Mail, by weight box. >So you're listing it as Priority Mail Thick Envelope/Package in Ebay when printing the label?
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