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297 Customized Agreements

297.1 Description

The Postal Service provides customized service for international mailings only for customers pursuant to the terms and conditions stipulated in a customized agreement between the Postal Service and a particular customer.

297.2 Qualifying Mailers

To qualify for customized service, a mailer must be capable, on an annualized basis, of either tendering at least 5,000 pieces of international mail to the Postal Service or paying at least $100,000 in international postage to the Postal Service.

297.3 Criteria

Each customized agreement for international mailings must set forth the following:

  1. The type of mail to be tendered by the mailer.
  2. The term of the agreement.
  3. Weight and size limits.
  4. Preparation requirements.
  5. Makeup requirements.
  6. The services to be provided by the Postal Service.
  7. Minimum volume or postage commitment on the part of the mailer.
  8. Postage and method of payment.
  9. The location at which the mailer is required to tender its items to the Postal Service.
  10. Any other obligations of either party.



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