There are two Parcel Post retail rate categories: Intra-BMC and Inter-BMC. Intra-BMC and Inter-BMC Parcel Post rates are calculated based on the zone to which the parcel is addressed and the weight of the parcel. Requirements for Parcel Post rates and discounts are as follows:
a. Intra-BMC rates apply to all Parcel Post that originates and destinates in the service area of the same BMC or ASF. Intra-BMC rates also apply to Parcel Post that originates and destinates in the same state for Alaska and Hawaii and in the same territory for Puerto Rico. See Exhibit 1.1, BMC/ASF Service Areas. Nonmachinable pieces (101.3.2, Machinable Parcels, and 101.7.2, Nonmachinable Parcel Post Standards) mailed at Intra-BMC rates are subject to a nonmachinable surcharge in addition to postage.
b. Inter-BMC rates apply to all Parcel Post that originates in the service area of a BMC or ASF or in Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico and destinates outside that area, state, or territory. Nonmachinable pieces (101.3.2, Machinable Parcels, and 101.7.2, Nonmachinable Parcel Post Standards) mailed at Inter-BMC rates are subject to a nonmachinable surcharge in addition to postage.
c. The oversized rate applies to pieces that measure over 108 inches but not more than 130 inches in combined length and girth.
d. Items that weigh less than 15 pounds but measure more than 84 inches in combined length and girth are charged the rate for a 15-pound parcel for the zone to which it is addressed.
To determine single-piece weight in any mailing of nonidentical-weight pieces, weigh each piece individually. To determine single-piece weight in a mailing of identical-weight pieces, weigh a sample group of at least 10 randomly selected pieces and divide the total sample weight by the number of pieces in the sample. Express all single-piece weights in decimal pounds rounded off to four decimal places.
1.3 Parcel Post Rate Application
The Parcel Post rate is charged per pound or fraction thereof; any fraction of a pound is considered a whole pound. For example, if an item weighs 4.225 pounds, the weight (postage) increment is 5 pounds. The minimum postage rate per piece is the 1-pound rate.
1.4 Computing Postage—Parcel Post With Permit Imprint
To compute the total postage for a mailing, for each weight increment, multiply the number of pieces by the applicable rate per piece.
1.5 Computing Postage—Parcel Post With Postage Affixed
For each piece, affix the postage for the weight increment (including any surcharges) and the zone to which the piece is addressed, as shown in 1.7 through 1.11 in Parcel Post Rates and Fees.
For barcoded discount, deduct $0.03 per parcel (50-piece minimum). Parcels that weigh less than 15 pounds but measure more than 84 inches (but not more than 108 inches) in combined length and girth are charged the applicable rate for a 15-pound parcel.
1.8 Inter-BMC/ASF Nonmachinable Parcel Post
Rates include the $2.90 nonmachinable surcharge. Regardless of weight, a parcel that meets any of the criteria in 101.7.2, Nonmachinable Parcel Post Standards, must pay the rate listed in this table. Parcels that weigh less than 15 pounds but measure more than 84 inches (but not more than 108 inches) in combined length and girth are charged the applicable rate for a 15-pound parcel. Regardless of weight, a parcel that measures more than 108 inches (but not more than 130 inches) in combined length and girth must pay the oversized rate. The nonmachinable surcharge does not apply to parcels mailed at oversized rates or parcels sent with special handling.
1.9 Inter-BMC/ASF Machinable and Nonmachinable Parcel Post Rates
See Exhibit 1.9, Inter-BMC/ASF Machinable and Nonmachinable Parcel Post Rates.