United States Postal Service

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Account Number and Services

When you add a new US Postal Service carrier account, the page to enter the US Postal Service account number appears. On this page, you also select the US Postal Service services with which you will ship packages from this location.
To configure the US Postal Service account number and services, complete these steps...

  1. From the Carrier drop-down list, select United States Postal Service.

  2. In the Account Number field, type the US Postal Service account number for this location.

  3. In the Domestic Code field, type a name for the carrier as you want it to appear in this Configuration Tool and in Parcel. For example, if you are setting up more than one UPS account for this location, you might want to type USPS-2 if this is the second USPS account for this location.

  4. In the eVS check box, select or clear this check box for enabling / disabling eVS manifesting while adding the USPS carrier.

    Notes:

    • This check box is cleared (not selected) by default.

    • After selection of eVS/Non eVS while adding the USPS carrier, you will not able to change the eVS status from Account Defaults.

    • If you create the Non eVS account then in the Account Default >> eVS tab all the fields are displayed in read-only mode.

    • If you create the eVS account then in the Account Default >> eVS tab, only eVS check box is displayed in read-only mode and you can edit values in remaining fields.

  5. In the Services section, select the services that you will use to ship US Postal Service packages from this location by moving them from the left-hand column to the right-hand column. To select all of the services at once, click ADD ALL. You can also use the Move Up and Move Down to change the order of the services in the list.

    1. Notes:

      • The USPS is rebranding Express Mail as Priority Mail Express as of January 26, 2014. Service names in the Parcel UI reflect this change.

      • Each basic service has several or more specific types that apply to this service; for example, First Class Flats, First Class International, etc.

      • For International Special Services, it is up to the user to determine which countries support which services. These services are as follows:
         - Priority Mail International Insurance
        - Registered Mail
        - Return Receipt
        - Restricted Delivery

      • Parcel now automatically calculates and includes the USPS Barcoded Discount for services with barcoded labels. For standard and flat-rate USPS packaging, Parcel now automatically barcodes all labels for all services. Some services with nonstandard (user) packaging may result in non-barcoded labels. In this case, when the label displays or prints out, you need to verify whether it is barcoded or not to determine if the Barcoded Discount or Non-barcoded Surcharge applies.
        The following table lists and describes the basic USPS services:

        Service

        Description

        Priority Mail Express

        Service for time-sensitive letters, documents or merchandise.

        • Next day delivery by noon or by 3:00 pm to many destinations.

        • Delivery to most addresses in the United States - including PO Boxes and military addresses.

        • Delivery to most locations 365 days a year, including Sundays and holidays at no extra charge.

        • Automatically insured to $100 against loss or damage.

        The Priority Mail Express options in the drop-down menu are:

        • Priority Mail Express Flat Envelope

        • Priority Mail Express Intl

        • Priority Mail Express Intl Flat Envelope

        • Priority Mail Express Parcels
          Note: Priority Mail Express International is for International delivery of packages. This service provides day-certain service with a money-back guarantee to Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea.

        Bound Printed Matter (BPM)

        Permanently-bound sheets of advertising, promotional, directory or editorial material such as catalogs and phone books.

        • Can weigh up to 15 pounds.

        • Sheets must be permanently-bound by secure fastenings such as staples, spiral binding, glue or stitching.

        • At least 90% of the sheets must be imprinted by any process other than handwriting or typewriting.

        • Rates are based on weight, distance, and shape.

        The Bound Printed Matter options in the drop-down menu are:

        • BPM Destination NDC Flats

        • BPM Destination NDC Irregular Parcels

        • BPM Destination NDC Parcels

        • BPM Presorted Parcels

        • Bound Printed Matter

        • BPM Presorted Irregular Parcels

        • BPM Presorted Flats

        • BPM Destination SCF Parcels

        • BPM Destination SCF Irregular Parcels

        • BPM Destination SCF Flats

        • BPM Nonpresort Parcels

        • BPM Nonpresort Irregular Parcels

        • BPM Nonpresort Flats

        First Class

        For postcards, letters, and large envelopes. This service, along with Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express, can be used for personal correspondence, handwritten or typewritten letters, and bills or statements of account. It may also be used for advertisements and lightweight merchandise.
        The weight limit for First-Class Mail is 13 ounces. For heavier items, use Priority Mail.
        The First Class options in the drop-down menu are:

        • First Class Flats

        • First Class International

        • First Class Letters

        • First Class Parcels

        Media Mail

        Mail books, sound recordings, recorded video tapes, printed music, and recorded computer-readable media (such as CDs, DVDs, and diskettes). Can not contain advertising except for incidental announcements of books.

        • Maximum weight for Media Mail is 70 lbs.

        • Presorted rates are available for bulk quantities of Media Mail (minimum quantity is 300 pieces).

        • A bar code discount is available for Media Mail.

        • Rates are based on weight and size.

        Priority Mail

        Delivery of documents and packages in an average of 2 to 3 days. Flat-rate shipping is also available for any destination and any weight up to 70 lb. when you use either Flat Rate Envelopes or Flat Rate Boxes.

        • Delivery to every address in the United States - including PO Boxes and military addresses.

        • Flat rate envelopes and flat rate boxes are available.

        • Maximum weight is 70 pounds, and the maximum size is 108 inches in length and distance around the thickest part combined.

        Parcel Select

        Ground delivery for sorted parcels. Three levels of entry allow you to mail sorted parcels closer to their ultimate destination.

        Parcel Select Lightweight

        Allows you to prepare and sort your mail to achieve lower postage costs. Use it to mail printed matter, flyers, circulars, advertising, newsletters, bulletins, catalogs, or small packages.

        • An annual mailing fee of $160 is required.

        • Each piece must weigh less than 16 ounces.

        • A minimum of 200 pieces or 50 pounds per mailing is required.

        • Cannot be used for sending personal correspondence, handwritten or typewritten letters, or bills and statements of account.

        • Rates are based on weight, shape, preparation, and entry. Automation rates are lower than nonautomation rates.

        Parcel Select Nonpresort

        Parcel Select Nonpresort is the commercial equivalent of USPS Standard Post. There are no special discounts and no minimum number of pieces required. See the USPS Quick Service Guide for Parcel Select (under Commercial Parcels).
        Note: Parcel select Nonpresort replaces Parcel Post, which is no longer supported.

        Priority Mail International

        Accelerated airmail service for correspondence, business documents, advertising messages, printed matter, and light-weight merchandise 4 pounds and under to over 51 countries and territories worldwide.

  6. When you are done configuring this page, click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the page to save the settings. Otherwise, click CANCEL to cancel the settings

Note: For a detailed breakout of USPS services supported by Parcel, including USPS 2009 (January and May)Rate and Compliance changes, see the topic USPS > US Postal Service - Supported/Modified Services
To continue configuring US Postal Service, complete the following sections:

    • Accessorials (Domestic)

    • Accessorials (Intl)

    • Account Defaults

    • Split Horizon

    • Holidays

Configuring Time in Transit Calculation with USPS
In addition to the previously listed screens, if you enable time in transit calculation on the Account Defaults > Time in Transit tab , the following additional screens are available for importing and editing time in transit data:

  • Geographic Code

  • Transit Days

  • Holidays

  • Import Time in Transit Files

For more information on time in transit calculation, see the following Help topic: Overview of Time in Transit Calculation .

Accessorials

Accessorials (Domestic) - Overview

To configure accessorials for domestic US Postal Service services, complete the following tabs:

  • General

  • Delivery Confirmation

  • Insurance

  • Parcel Airlift

  • Registered Service Fee

If you use the split horizon feature (multiple rate files per carrier), you can select the split horizon table that you want to edit by using the Split Horizon Table Selection list that appears on the Accessorials pages.

Accessorials (Domestic) - General Tab

Use the General tab on the US Postal Service Accessorials (Domestic) page to configure general domestic accessorials (Special Services) and fees for use with this US Postal Service account.
Unless otherwise noted, all settings apply only to this US Postal Service account at this location.
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Pickup Fee

The fee for a US Postal Service pickup.

Mailing Cert. Fee

The fee for completing and mailing a delivery confirmation certificate back to the shipper.

Certified Fee

The fee for Certified Delivery.
Certified Delivery provides a receipt stamped with the date of mailing. A unique article number allows you to verify delivery online. As an additional security feature, the recipient's signature is obtained at the time of delivery and a record is maintained by the Post Office™. For an additional fee, you can request a copy of the signature record before or after delivery with Return Receipt.

Restricted Fee

The fee for Restricted Delivery.
Restricted Delivery requires delivery to be directed only to the addressee or the addressee's agent.

Fuel Surcharge

The fuel surcharge. Currently, the US Postal Service does not apply a fuel surcharge.

DNDC Surcharge

The surcharge for Parcel Select DNDC Non-Machinable shipments. Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) is the case where the shipper transports the shipment directly to the regional Bulk Mail Center.

COD section

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Increment

The charge per $100 in the amount to be collected over $100 up to $1,000.

Register

The fee for registered COD service.

$50 or less

The fee for COD service when the amount to be collected is up to $50.00.

$100 or less

The fee for COD service when the amount to be collected is $50.01 to $100.00.

Additional Handling section
Special Handling (Additional Handling) accessorial provides preferential handling in dispatch and transportation. It is required for certain specified materials.

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Over 10lbs

The fee for Special Handling service for a package weighing over 10 pounds.

Under 10lbs

The fee for Special Handling service for a package weighing up to 10 pounds.

Return Receipt section
Return Receipt accessorial provides a mailer with evidence of delivery. After delivery, the receipt is mailed to the sender.

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Merchandise

The fee for Return Receipt for Merchandise.
Return Receipt for Merchandise provides both a mailing receipt and a signed, dated Return Receipt postcard.

Requested After Mailing

The fee for requesting a copy of the signature record obtained with Certified Delivery service after the delivery has been made.

Requested at Time of Mailing

The fee for requesting (at the time of shipping the package) a copy of the signature record that is obtained with Certified Delivery service.

First Class section

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Less 1oz Presort

The surcharge for presorted non-machinable First Class pieces.
First Class pieces that weigh less than 1 oz are non-machinable.

Less 1oz Single

The surcharge for single-piece non-machinable First Class pieces.
First Class pieces that weigh less than 1 oz are non-machinable.

Click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you make or click CANCEL to revert to the original values.

Accessorials (Domestic) - Delivery Confirmation Tab

Use the Delivery Confirmation tab on the US Postal Service Accessorials (Domestic) page to configure domestic Delivery Confirmation accessorials (Special Services) and fees for use with this US Postal Service account.
Delivery Confirmation accessorial provides a tracking number that can be used to verify delivery or delivery attempts. Delivery Confirmation with Signature also provides a signature of the recipient.
Unless otherwise noted, all settings apply only to this US Postal Service account at this location.
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Signature

The fee for paper Delivery Confirmation with a Signature at a residence.

Priority

The fee for paper Delivery Confirmation of a First Class Priority piece at a residence.

Media Mail

The fee for paper Delivery Confirmation of a Media Mail package at a residence.

Library Mail

The fee for paper Delivery Confirmation of a Library Mail package at a residence.

First Class

The fee for paper Delivery Confirmation of a First Class Mail piece at a residence.

Bound Printed Matter

The fee for paper Delivery Confirmation of a Bound Printed Matter package at a residence.

Electronic section

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Signature

The fee for electronic Delivery Confirmation with a Signature at a commercial location.

Parcel Select

The fee for electronic Delivery Confirmation of a Parcel Select package at a commercial location.

Priority

The fee for electronic Delivery Confirmation of a First Class Priority piece at a commercial location.

Media Mail

The fee for electronic Delivery Confirmation of a Media Mail package at a commercial location.

Library Mail

The fee for electronic Delivery Confirmation of a Library Mail package at a commercial location.

First Class

The fee for electronic Delivery Confirmation of a First Class Mail piece at a commercial location.

Bound Printed Matter

The fee for electronic Delivery Confirmation of a Bound Printed Matter package at a commercial location.

Click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you make or click CANCEL to revert to the original values.

Accessorials (Domestic) - Insurance Tab

Use the Insurance tab on the US Postal Service Accessorials (Domestic) page to configure domestic Insurance accessorials (Special Services) and fees for use with this US Postal Service account.
Unless otherwise noted, all settings apply only to this US Postal Service account at this location.

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Less $50

The fee for insurance coverage for mail valued up to and including $50.00.

Less $100

The fee for insurance coverage for mail valued from $50.01 to $100.00.

Less $5000

The fee for insurance coverage for mail valued from $100.01 to $5,000.00.
Note: The per-$100 increment applies to each $100 in value over $100.

Express Increment

The fee for each $100 in value over the first $100 in value that must be insured for an Express Mail package.

Increment

The fee for each $100 in value over the first $100 in value that must be insured for any non-Express Mail package.

Express Increment less $200

The fee for an Express Mail package less than $200 in value that must be insured.

Less $200

The fee for insurance coverage for mail valued at less than $200.

Less $300

The fee for insurance coverage for mail valued at less than $300.

Less $400

The fee for insurance coverage for mail valued at less than $400.

Less $500

The fee for insurance coverage for mail valued at less than $500.

Less $600

The fee for insurance coverage for mail valued at less than $600.

Insurance Exp less $500

The fee for insurance coverage for Express mail valued at less than $500.

Click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you make or click CANCEL to revert to the original values.

Accessorials (Domestic) - Parcel Airlift Tab

Use the Parcel Airlift tab on the US Postal Service Accessorials (Domestic) page to configure domestic Parcel Airlift accessorials (Special Services) and fees for use with this US Postal Service account.
Unless otherwise noted, all settings apply only to this US Postal Service account at this location.

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Less than 2 lbs

The fee for Parcel Airlift of a shipment not weighing more than 2 pounds (weighing 2 lbs or under).

Less than 3 lbs

The fee for Parcel Airlift of a shipment not weighing more than 3 pounds (weighing over 2 lbs up to 3 lbs).

Less than 4 lbs

The fee for Parcel Airlift of a shipment not weighing more than 4 pounds (weighing over 3 lbs up to 4 lbs).

Less than 30 lbs

The fee for Parcel Airlift of a shipment not weighing more than 30 pounds (weighing over 4 lbs up to 30 lbs).

Click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you make or click CANCEL to revert to the original values.

Accessorials (Domestic) - Registered Service Fee Tab

Use the Registered Service Fee tab on the US Postal Service Accessorials (Domestic) page to configure domestic Registered accessorials (Special Services) and fees for use with this US Postal Service account.
Registered service provides secure handling by the US Postal Service. It provides the sender with a mailing receipt, and a delivery record is maintained by the Postal Service. Registered service includes its own insurance. This Special Service is not available with M-Bag services or with C.O.D. Special Service.
Unless otherwise noted, all settings apply only to this US Postal Service account at this location.

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$100 or less

The fee for Registered service for a package valued up to $100.00.

$500 or less

The fee for Registered service for a package valued $100.01 up to $500.00.

$1000 or less

The fee for Registered service for a package valued $500.01 up to $1,000.00.

$10000 or less

The fee for Registered service for a package valued $1,000.01 up to $10,000.00.

$25000 or less

The fee for Registered service for a package valued $10,000.01 up to $25,000.00.

Non Insurance

The fee for Registered service for a package that is not insured.

Click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you make or click CANCEL to revert to the original values.

Accessorials International

To configure international accessorials (Special Services) for US Postal Service, complete the following boxes.
If you use the split horizon feature (multiple rate files per carrier), select the split horizon table that you want these changes applied to from the Split Horizon Table Selection list at the top of the page.
Note: For more information on USPS international accessorials see the following Help topic: US Postal Service (USPS) - Supported Services.
Accessorials (Intl) fields (top)

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Pickup Fee

The fee for a US Postal Service pickup.

Restricted Fee

The fee for Restricted delivery.
Restricted Delivery ensures that your mail is delivered only to the person you specify, or to the person authorized in writing to sign for the intended recipient.

FCI Return Receipt Fee

The fee for FCI Return Receipt.
Notes:

  • The Return Receipt accessorial provides a mailer with evidence of delivery. After delivery, the receipt is mailed to the sender.

  • This fee applies to First Class International (FCI) shipments only.

Return Receipt Fee (others)

The fee for Return Receipt for international shipments other than FCI shipments.
Note: Return Receipt accessorial provides a mailer with evidence of delivery. After delivery, the receipt is mailed to the sender.

Cert Mail (Certified Mail) section

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Form 3817

The fee for using Form 3817 (Certificate of Mailing)

Form 3877

The fee for using PS Form 3877.
PS Form 3877 lists mail shipped using accountable services (mail that has been sent Certified, COD, Insured, Registered, or Return Receipt). It also lists mail sent with Special Services like Delivery Confirmation.

FCI Registered Mail

The fee for FCI Registered Mail.
Note: This fee applies to First Class International (FCI) shipments only.

Registered Mail (others)

The fee for Registered Mail for international shipments other than FCI shipments.

FCIL Non-machinable

The fee for non-machinable First Class International Letters (FCIL).

Click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you make or click CANCEL to revert to the original values.

eVS Sequence Bank

If you are configuring Parcel with eVS, you can use the eVS Sequence Bank screen to set sequence values for the eVS manifest. Alternatively, if you have only a single location for a specific Master Mailer ID, you can accept the default sequence values. However, if you have multiple locations with the same Mailer ID, you must configure unique sequence values for the USPS carriers under each location using this screen. (See the Note in the eVS Manifest Sequence Numbers section .)
The following table describes the values required for eVS manifest sequence values:

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Manifest Sequence

The starting number for the incrementing portion of the manifest sequence number. (See the following section.)

Header Sequence

The starting number for the incrementing portion of the header sequence number.

Click SAVE to save your changes or click CANCEL to exit the screen without saving any changes.

eVS Manifest Sequence Numbers
Each eVS upload file contains a Header record with the Electronic File Number (EFN) used by USPS to differentiate upload files. The EFN is a unique 22-digit number with the following structure:

  • Two-digit Application Identifier (always 91).

  • Two-digit Service Type Code (always 50 for an EFN).

  • Nine-digit Mailer ID (see the following topic: US Postal Service - Account Defaults - eVS Tab ).

  • Eight-digit fixed length sequence number (see the following Note).

  • Single digit check digit number.

Note: For Parcel instances with multiple locations, each location can have the same Master Mailer ID used to create the EFN. In this case the value used for the eight-digit fixed length sequential number must have a starting point for each location such that no two locations use of the same sequence number within 180 days.

Account Defaults

Overview

Use the following tabs on the US Postal Service Account Defaults page to configure the default information to use with this US Postal Service account.
Tabs

  • Account

  • Rating Options Tab

  • Time in Transit Tab

  • Default Tab

  • Surcharge Tab

  • SvrPrty Tab

  • System Tab

  • Tracking Tab

  • International Tab

  • Reports Tab

  • Bound Printed Matter Tab

  • eVS Tab

Account Tab

Use the Account tab on the US Postal Service Account Defaults page to enter the following values for use with this US Postal Service account.
Unless otherwise noted, all settings apply only to this US Postal Service account at this location.
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Process Machinable

If this account processes machinable packages, select this check box.

Qualify for Barcode Discount

If this account processes the type and quantity of pieces to qualify for the bar code discount, select this check box.
For each pickup, you must ship at least fifty pieces of Parcel Post per eligible service to qualify for the discount for that service.

USPS Permit Number

Type the U.S. Postal Service permit number supplied to you by your U.S. Postal Service representative.

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Priority Mail Express

From the list, select the payment method used for Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail Express International as follows:

  • Permit System

  • USPS Corporate Account

  • Federal Agency
    Note: Only one payment method per electronic upload file is allowed.

Bulk Insurance

From the list, select the payment method used for Bulk Insurance mailings as follows:

  • Permit System

  • USPS Corporate Account

  • Federal Agency
    Note: Only one payment method per electronic upload file is allowed.

Entry Facility Zip

Type the ZIP Code of your postal entry facility.

USPS Corporate Account Number

Type the Priority Mail Express Corporate Account number.

Permit Number

Type your permit number. This number appears in the permit imprint on flat pieces.

Federal Agency Number

Type the USPS account number from which mailings for this Parcel USPS carrier are to be paid.

Chargeback Code

Type the code associated with the Federal Agency Number.

Mailer ID

Type your Mailer ID (formerly D-U-N-S Number). The Mailer ID assigned by USPS that uniquely identifies the agent associated with a particular mail piece. This agent may be the mail owner, a mail service provider, or a mail transportation company (mail logistics and distribution companies). The Mailer ID is a field within the Intelligent Mail barcodes that used to identify Mail Owners and/or Mailing Agents. It is required in all Intelligent Mail barcodes. Mailer ID is sometimes abbreviated to MID. You apply to the USPS for a Mailer ID.
Notes:

  • This Mailer ID is applicable to non-eVS shipments only. USPS requires a separate Mailer ID for eVS shipments. See the following Help topic: US Postal Service - Account Defaults - eVS Tab .

  • Parcel supports both six-digit and nine-digit Mailer IDs.

Drop Shipment Confirmation Number

Type the Priority Mail Express Drop Shipment Confirmation Number.

emcdlicense

This field is currently not used. Leave this field blank.

Unit of Measure

From the list, select the unit of measure to use for the weight of US Postal Service packages. From the drop-down list, select:

  • Pounds

  • Ounces

  • Kilograms

Product Version No.

This number is assigned by the US Postal Service and is automatically displayed.

Developer Id

This number is assigned by the US Postal Service and is automatically displayed.

Customer Number

Type the USPS Customer Reference Number.

Mail Owner Mailer ID

Type the USPS Mailer ID for the client for whom the shipper is mailing. Note: This Mailer ID can be used with both eVS and non-eVS shipments.

Mail Owner Customer Registration ID (CRID)

Type the Mail Owner Customer Registration ID (CRID). This information is used by the mailing agent to identify the mail owner.

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Destination NDC Entry

If the USPS National Distribution Center (NDC) where presorted Parcel Select Lightweight shipments are dropped off (see following row) is a Destination NDC, select (check) this check box.

NDC Presort

If Parcel Select Lightweight shipments are presorted sacks to be dropped off at a USPS National Distribution Center (Origin or Destination NDC) select (check) this check box.

Notes:

  • For Parcel Select Lightweight presorted sacks, minimum weights are as follows. Parcel validates these weights during Close: - Machinable Parcel NDC Sack – 10 lbs. - Irregular Parcel NDC Sack – 10 lbs.

  • Presorted Parcel Select Lightweight shipments are a form of consolidation. When you configure this type of shipment, Parcel re-rates the shipment at the reduced rate offered by USPS. You can also specify the type of NDC presort for a shipment on the Warehouse Options screen by selecting one of the following options from the PS Lightweight Sack Level drop-down list: - 5-digit – 5-Digit NDC sortation rate for Parcel a Select Lightweight presorted shipment. - Mixed NDC – No pre-sort rate for the Select Lightweight shipment. This is the default if no option is selected. - NDC – Presort rate for a Parcel Select Lightweight presorted shipment.

  • The Pre-sort rate on the Account Default Account Tab settings for Parcel Select Lightweight applies only to re-rating that occurs during the Close process. To obtain an immediate rate at Ship time, select the appropriate options from the PS Lightweight Sack Level drop-down list on the Warehouse Options screen.

After configuring the Account Defaults Account Tab, click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you make or click CANCEL to revert to the original values.

Rating Options Tab

Use this screen to specify default USPS Commercial pricing for the following types of shipments:

  • Domestic Domestic Priority Express Mail

  • Domestic Priority Mail Parcel

  • Domestic Priority Mail Letter/Flat-Rate

  • Priority Mail Express International (see Caution)

  • Priority Mail International (see Caution)

Warning: Currently USPS International Services are disabled in Parcel pending the availability of the USPS systems required to support them. In anticipation of this support, these services are still options on the Web Admin carrier setup screen for a USPS carrier but including them for the carrier and specifying them for a shipment returns an error message.
The term Commercial Rates can refer to the following:

  • Commercial Base Pricing – No volume requirements other than normal permit imprint or presort requirements, if applicable. Eligibility is based primarily on how shipments are prepared. These reduced rates are available for customers who use systems that generate an IBI (Information Based Indicia) and submit data electronically to USPS.

  • Commercial Plus Pricing – Eligibility is based primarily on shipping volume as follows: - Priority Mail®: 75,000 pieces or more in prior year. - Priority Mail Express®: 5,000 pieces or more in previous four quarters.

  • Commercial Plus Cubic Pricing – Available for Priority Mail Domestic shipments only. See the section USPS> Commercial Plus Cubic Pricing .

Note: These options are available only for eVS customers with a Carrier Contract from USPS. See the Help topic: Carrier Contract (CSSC) .
Use the fields in the following sections on this screen to enter or edit the following information.

Domestic section

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Use Priority Mail Express Commercial Plus Rates

To enable USPS Commercial Plus pricing (rates) for Express Mail shipments, select this check box.

Priority Parcel Commercial Rates

From the drop-down list, select one of the following USPS Commercial pricing types for Priority Parcel shipping:

  • Base Pricing – Commercial Base Pricing

  • Plus Pricing – Commercial Plus Pricing

  • Cubic Pricing – Commercial Plus Cubic Pricing

Priority Letter/Flat-Rate Commercial Rates

From the drop-down list, select one of the following USPS Commercial pricing types for Priority Letter/Flat-Rate shipping:

  • Base Pricing – Commercial Base Pricing

  • Plus Pricing – Commercial Plus Pricing

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Priority Mail Express Intl. Commercial Rates

From the drop-down list, select one of the following USPS Commercial pricing types for Priority Mail Express International shipping:

  • Base Pricing – Commercial Base Pricing

  • Plus Pricing – Commercial Plus Pricing

Priority Mail Intl. Commercial Rates

From the drop-down list, select one of the following USPS Commercial pricing types for Priority Mail International shipping:

  • Base Pricing – Commercial Base Pricing

  • Plus Pricing – Commercial Plus Pricing

Click SAVE to save your changes or click CANCEL to exit this tab without saving changes.

Time in Transit Tab

Use the Time In Transit tab on the USPS Account Defaults screen to enter settings related to time-in-transit and Saturday Delivery for this USPS account.

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Calculate Transit Time

To specify calculation of transit times, select (check) this check box. Parcel uses the data that you import using the Import Time in Transit Files screen for transit time calculations.
Note: This check box is unselected by default.

Standard Saturday Delivery

Selecting this check box includes Saturday as a delivery day in time in transit calculations.
Note: This check box is selected by default.

Click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you made or click CANCEL to cancel changes and exit the screen.

Note: For information on configuring Time in Transit calculations, see the following Help topics:

  • Overview of TINT Calculation

  • Transit Days, Weekends, and Holidays

  • Time in Transit Files

  • Importing Time in Transit Files

Default Tab

Use the Default tab on the US Postal Service Account Defaults page to enter the following values for use with this US Postal Service account.
Unless otherwise noted, all settings apply only to this US Postal Service account at this location.

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Template Dir

The path to the directory where the US Postal Service templates reside.

Purge Days

Type the number of days after which a purge of records will be performed in the database.

Printer Name

The name of the printer you will use to print US Postal Service shipping labels.
The printer settings in the Printer Map screen for the location override this setting.

Customer Charge

Type the default customer charge amount (fee) to be added to every order. For example, if this charge is $4.00, type 4.00 without the currency symbol.

Customer Charge Type

From the drop-down list, select one of the following customer charge types:

  • Fixed

  • Percentage

Click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you make or click CANCEL to revert to the original values.

Surcharge Tab

Use the Surcharge tab on the US Postal Service Account Defaults page to enter the Bulk Mail surcharges for this US Postal Service account.
Note: The terminology for the Network Distribution Center (NDC) fields is as follows:

  • Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) - The shipper transports the shipment directly to the regional Bulk Mail Center.

  • Intra-NDC - The shipment destination lies in the same NDC region as that from which the shipment originates.

  • Inter-NDC - The shipment destination lies in a different NDC region from that in which the shipment originates.

Unless otherwise noted, all settings apply only to this US Postal Service account at this location.

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DNDC

The Parcel Select DNDC non-machinable surcharge.

Intra-NDC

The Intra-NDC non-machinable surcharge.

Inter-NDC

The Inter-NDC non-machinable surcharge.

Click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you make or click CANCEL to revert to the original values.

SvrPrty Tab

Use the SvrPrty tab on the US Postal Service Account Defaults page to enter the following values for this US Postal Service account.
Unless otherwise noted, all settings apply only to this US Postal Service account at this location.
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Special Handling Fee

Type the special handling fee.

Pickup Fee

Type the pickup fee.

Additional Handling

Select this check box if this account uses the Additional Handling accessorial.

Registered Mail

Select this check box if this account processes Registered Mail.

Restricted Mail

Select this check box if this account processes Restricted Mail.

Mailing Certificate

Select this check box if this account uses the Certificate of Mailing accessorial.

Coverage Type

From the drop-down list, select the type of insurance coverage as follows:

  • Nothing requested

  • Declared Value requested

Default COD Amount

Type the default COD amount.

Return Receipt section

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Return Receipt Flag

Type the Return Receipt flag. Valid value are "y" (without quotation marks) for Return Receipt Requested, "n" for no Return Receipt.

Option

From the list, select the Return Receipt option:

  • Requested at the time of mailing

  • Requested after mailing
    Currently, only Requested at the time of mailing is supported.

Delivery Confirmation section

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Option

From the list, select the Delivery Confirmation option:

  • Electronic

  • Retail
    Currently, only Electronic is supported.

Type

Type the Delivery Confirmation type.

Threshold for Non-Standard Domestics Package Fees section

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Package Length Threshold Min (Inches)

Type the Package Length Threshold in Minimum inches for applying Non-Standard Package Length Charge to domestic packages including Priority Mail Parcels, Priority Mail Express Parcels, Parcel Select Ground, Parcel Select, Parcel Select Lightweight Irregular and Parcel Select Lightweight Machinable.
Note: The default value for this field is 23 inches.

Package Length Threshold Max (Inches)

Type the Package Length Threshold in Maximum inches for applying Non-Standard Package Length Charge to domestic packages including Priority Mail Parcels, Priority Mail Express Parcels, Parcel Select Ground, Parcel Select, Parcel Select Lightweight Irregular and Parcel Select Lightweight Machinable.
Note: The default value for this field is 30 inches.

Package Length Threshold Above (Inches)

Type the Package Length Threshold in Above inches for applying Non-Standard Package Length Charge to domestic packages including Priority Mail Parcels, Priority Mail Express Parcels, Parcel Select Ground, Parcel Select, Parcel Select Lightweight Irregular and Parcel Select Lightweight Machinable.
Note: The default value for this field is 30 inches.

Package Volume (Cubic Feet)

Type the Package Volume in Cubic Feet for applying Non-Standard Package Volume Charge to domestic packages including Priority Mail Parcels, Priority Mail Express Parcels, Parcel Select Ground, Parcel Select, Parcel Select Lightweight Irregular and Parcel Select Lightweight Machinable.
Note: The default value for this field is 2 cubic feet.

Charge Type and Details:

Charge Type

Charges Details

Non-Standard Package Length Charge

  • Package length greater than 22 inches up to 30 inches: $4.00

  • Package length is greater than 22 inches and enabling Parcel Select LightWeight Destination NDC Entry: $3.00

Non-Standard Package Length Charge

  • Package length greater than 30 inches: $15.00

  • Package length greater than 22 inches and enabling Parcel Select LightWeight > Destination NDC Entry: $11.25

Non-Standard Package Volume Charge

  • Package volume greater than 2 cubic feet: $15.00

  • Package volume greater than 22 inches and enabling Parcel Select LightWeight > Destination NDC Entry: $15.00

Non-Compliance Charge

  • Package length greater than 22 inches or volume greater than 1 cubic foot and if dimensions are not provided in the electronic manifest file (SSF): $1.50

Extra Service Code field updates in SSF file
Based on the package dimensions specified, the Extra Service Code field is updated in the Manifest File (Shipping Services File-SSF), as shown in the following table

Dimensions

Extra Service Code field in Manifest File (Shipping Services File-SSF)

Package length greater than 22 inches and less than or equal to 30 inches.

881

Package length greater than 30 inches.

882

Package volume greater than 2 cubic feet

883

Package length greater than 22 inches and less than or equal to 30 inches and also package volume greater than 2 cubic feet.

881 and 883

Package length greater than 30 inches and also package volume greater than 2 cubic feet.

882 and 883

Notes:

  • Non-Standard Domestics Package Rates are not applicable for Flat and Regional Rate Packaging Types.

  • If you select more than 5 extra services with any piece, you will receive an "Parcel Shippers are Restricted to use only Maximum five extra services with any piece" error.

Click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you make or click CANCEL to revert to the original values.

System Tab

Use the System tab on the US Postal Service Account Defaults page to enter the following values for this US Postal Service account.
Unless otherwise noted, all settings apply only to this US Postal Service account at this location.
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Upload Server

From the drop-down list, select one of the following values to indicate file download/upload settings for the USPS server:

  • FTP – Regular FTP location (the default)

  • SFTP – Secure FTP location
    Note: Values for the fields in the EOD Upload SFTP Information sections depend on which selection you make.

EOD Upload Section
This section defines settings for the end-of-day upload to the US Postal Service. The electronic end-of-day upload file is generated only for the services which have electronic upload (only Express Mail International services - EMS and EMIE) and for packages with Delivery Confirmation. For all other services, only the status of the shipment gets updated after you close the US Postal Service.

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FTP Username

The user name for the US Postal Service FTP site for uploading end-of-day PLD files.

FTP Password

The password for the US Postal Service FTP site for uploading end-of-day PLD files.

FTP Server Name

The server address for the US Postal Server FTP site for uploading end-of-day PLD files.

FTP Port Number

The port number for the US Postal Service FTP site for uploading end-of-day PLD files.

EOD Download Section
This section defines settings for the end-of-day download from the US Postal Service.

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Priority Mail Express Mail POD Directory

The directory to post Express Mail Proof of Delivery files from the US Postal Service FTP site. The default is: . ./delconf/incoming
After you close the US Postal Service in Parcel, Parcel automatically downloads any Express Mail Proof of Delivery files from the US Postal Service and copies them to the directory you specify here.

Signature Conf. Directory

The directory to post Signature Confirmation Proof of Delivery files from the US Postal Service FTP site.
After you close the US Postal Service in Parcel, Parcel automatically downloads any Signature Confirmation Proof of Delivery files from the US Postal Service and copies them to the directory you specify here.

Manifest Suffix

The suffix for US Postal Service PLD manifests.

Min File Number

The minimum file number for US Postal Service PLD files. The default is: 1

Max File Number

The maximum file number for US Postal Service PLD files. The default is: 99999999

Manifest Prefix

The prefix for US Postal Service PLD file names. The default is: manifest

PLD Filename Format

The format for US Postal Service PLD file names. The default is: .\uspsupld\.manifest
Note: A PLD file is generated only for the services which have electronic upload (only Express Mail International services - EMS and EMIE) and for packages with Delivery Confirmation. For all other services, only the status of the shipment gets updated after you close the US Postal Service.

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Rate As Parcel

Select this check box to have Parcel verify the dimensions you enter for Bound Printed Matter (BPM) Flats and use the higher parcel rate for the Flat if one or more of the dimensions you entered fall within these ranges:

  • Length over 15" but less than 34"

  • Width over 12" but less than 17"

  • Height over 3/4" but less than 17"

Standard Mail Non-Barcoded Surcharge

To apply the surcharge for non-barcoded Standard Mail pieces, select (check) this check box.
Note: This surcharge does not apply to pieces sorted to 5-digit ZIP Codes. See the following Help topic for a description of how Parcel handles USPS barcoded and non-barcoded labels: US Postal Service (USPS) - Supported Services .

Append Date in PLD Filename

From the drop-down list, select Yes to append the date to a PLD filename or select No not to append the date to a PLD filename.

SFTP Information Section

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Server Name

The server name or IP Address for the US Postal Service SFTP site for uploading end-of-day eVS files.
Note: The default value is: 56.0.138.82

Port Number

The port number for the US Postal Service SFTP site for uploading end-of-day eVS files or accept the default.
Note: The default value is 22.

Username

The username for the US Postal Service SFTP site for uploading end-of-day eVS files.

Password

The password for the US Postal Service SFTP site for uploading end-of-day eVS files.

PGP Public Key Path

The absolute path (including filename) for your USPS-supplied PGP Public Key file used to encrypt the end-of-day eVS upload files.
Notes:

  • Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) is a data encryption and decryption program for signing, encrypting, and decrypting information transmitted across the Internet.

  • Maximum length is 40 characters.

PGP Private Key path

The absolute path (including filename) for your PGP Private Key file used to decrypt the end-of-day eVS download files.
Note: Maximum length is 40 characters.

PGP Private Key Passphrase

The PGP Private Key passphrase to decrypt the end-of-day eVS response (download) files.
Note: Maximum length is 40 characters.

Upload/Download Directory Section

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SFTP Upload Directory

The SFTP upload directory where your end-of-day eVS files are posted to the US Postal Service SFTP site. The default value for this field is: incoming

SFTP Download Directory

The SFTP download directory to which where your end-of-day eVS files are downloaded from the U.S. Postal Service SFTP site. The default value for this field is: outgoing

Upload File Local Directory

The local directory where you want create and save the eVS Manifest files for uploading to the USPS SFTP site.
Note: This is a relative path from the Parcel bin folder on the Parcel server. The default value is uspsupld\evs

Click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you make or click CANCEL to revert to the original values.

Tracking Tab

Use the Tracking tab on the US Postal Service Account Defaults page to enter tracking number ranges for use with this US Postal Service account.
Unless otherwise noted, all settings apply only to this US Postal Service account at this location.
Tracking Range section

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Start

The beginning tracking number for the tracking number range to use with US Postal Service non-Priority Mail Express and non-international pieces.

End

The ending tracking number for the tracking number range to use with US Postal Service non-Priority Mail Express and non-international pieces.

Priority Mail Express Tracking Range section

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Start

The beginning tracking number for the tracking number range to use with US Postal Service Priority Mail Express packages.

End

The ending tracking number for the tracking number range to use with US Postal Service Priority Mail Express packages.

International Tracking Range section

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Start

The beginning tracking number for the tracking number range to use with US Postal Service international pieces.

End

The ending tracking number for the tracking number range to use with US Postal Service international pieces.

Click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you make or click CANCEL to revert to the original values.

USPS Track/Confirm Web Service section
The USPS Track/Confirm Web Service relies on a USPS Web Tool that lets customers determine the delivery status of their Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, and Package Services (Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Library Mail, and Media Mail) items sent using the Delivery Confirmation option. This Web Service also provides tracking data via a local Web site. The Web Service returns tracking and/or delivery confirmation information for packages requested by the client.
To access the USPS Track/Confirm Web Service an account must be created. Please consult your USPS representative for information on registering to use the USPS Track/Confirm Web Service. For more information, see the following USPS Web page: http://www.usps.com/webtools/delivery.html
Note: The USPS Track/Confirm Web Tool limits the data requested to 10 packages per transaction.

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Test Server

For a Parcel test environment, select (check) the Enable check box to have the tracking process access the the USPS test server. Clear this check box for a production environment.

User ID

Your User ID for accessing the USPS Track/Confirm Web Service.

Password

Your password for for accessing the USPS Track/Confirm Web Service.

Note on the operation of USPS Tracking Number ranges
If you change the USPS Tracking Number range while Parcel is still cycling through the existing range, the change takes effect according to the following table:

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Parcel recycles the Tracking Number sequence, so that the current number is now the lowest number of the new range.
For example, if the current number is 1935 but the new range extends from 2,000-10,000, Parcel changes the current Tracking Number to 2,000 and begins assigning and incrementing Tracking Numbers from that point.

Higher than the highest number of the new Tracking Number range...

Parcel recycles the Tracking Number sequence, so that the current number is now the lowest number of the new range.
For example, if the current number is 10,523 but the new range extends from 2,000-10,000, Parcel recycles the Tracking Numbers, changing the current Tracking Number to 2,000 and begins assigning and incrementing Tracking Numbers starting with the new lower limit (2,000).

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Parcel continues incrementing Tracking Numbers from the existing number until the upper limit of the new Tracking Number range is reached, at which point Parcel recycles Tracking Numbers starting with the new lower limit of the range.
For example, if the current Tracking Number is 3,456 and the new range extends from 2,000-10,000, Parcel continues incrementing Tracking Numbers from the current Tracking Number until the new upper limit (10,000) is reached. At this point, Parcel recycles the Tracking Numbers and begins assigning and incrementing them starting with the new lower limit (2,000).

International Tab

Use this tab to enter barcode sequence number ranges for the USPS Customs Declaration forms. A PS Form 2976, Customs Declaration CN22 – Sender's Declaration, must accompany all International shipments belonging to the following classes supported by Parcel:

  • First-Class Mail International® package-size items (small packets),

  • Priority Mail International® Small Flat Rate Box

  • Certain Express Mail International® items.

Note: Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and First-Class Mail International large envelopes (flats) containing only documents, weighing under 16 ounces, and meeting the flat-size characteristics do not require a PS Form 2976.See the following USPS documentation for more information: http://about.usps.com/forms/ps2976.pdf+ and the International Mail Manual at http://pe.usps.com/text/imm/welcome.htm+ .
Barcode Ranges:
Customs Declaration (Form 2976)

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Type the beginning sequence number for the barcode number range to use with the USPS Customs Declaration (PS Form 2976) or accept the default of 0.

End

Type the ending sequence number for the barcode number range to use with the USPS Customs Declaration (PS Form 2976) or accept the default of 99999999.

Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note (Form 2976A)

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Type the beginning sequence number for the barcode number range to use with the USPS Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note (PS Form 2976-A) or accept the default of 0.

End

Type the ending sequence number for the barcode number range to use with the USPS Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note (PS Form 2976-A) or accept the default of 99999999.

Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note (Form 2976A PMEI)

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Type the beginning sequence number for the barcode number range to use with the USPS Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note (PS Form 2976-A) or accept the default of 0.

End

Type the ending sequence number for the barcode number range to use with the USPS Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note (PS Form 2976-A) or accept the default of 99999999.

Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note (Form 2976A ECOM)

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Type the beginning sequence number for the barcode number range to use with the USPS Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note (PS Form 2976-A) or accept the default of 0.

End

Type the ending sequence number for the barcode number range to use with the USPS Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note (PS Form 2976-A) or accept the default of 99999999.

Range Minimum and Service Indicators Section

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Range minimum qty.(percent)

Type the decimal percent of remaining barcode sequence numbers for warning users that the end of the range is being reached.

2976 Service Indicator

Accept the default value of LM or, only if USPS has announced a change to this value, substitute the updated value.

2976A Service Indicator

Accept the default value of CM or, only if USPS has announced a change to this value, substitute the updated value.

2976A PMEI Service Indicator

Accept the default value of EM or, only if USPS has announced a change to this value, substitute the updated value.

2976A ECOM Service Indicator

Accept the default value of HC or, only if USPS has announced a change to this value, substitute the updated value.

Click SAVE to save your changes or click CANCEL to exit this tab without saving changes.

Reports Tab

Use the Reports tab on the US Postal Service Account Defaults page to enter settings related to the Jasper reporting tool. Most of the fields on this page are blank because they use internal default values.
Jasper generates all US Postal Service reports in .pdf format. The generated .pdf reports are saved in the directory set in the KEY_IN_OUTDIR key.
Caution: Do not edit any of the default values or enter any values on the Reports tab. If you think you need to change any of the settings or enter any values, contact Customer Support first at 1.866.649.1900.
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Report Format

The format of the US Postal Service reports. Currently, only PDF is supported.

Report Requestor

"Parcel" (without quotation marks) is the default Requestor.

Report Version

The version number.

Report Server section

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IP Address

The IP address on which the Jasper report service is running.

Port

The port number from which the Jasper report service is started.

Location

The path to the directory where the Jasper report service is started. The current service deployment directory is fixed. Unless the service will be moved to another directory, the service should be started from the default location.

Name

The Jasper report service name. The current service name appears as the default. Unless the service will be recompiled with a new service name, the default service name should be used to start the report service.

Level

The report service (Server side) debug logging level. Blank means normal which means no debug logging. Type 'debug' or 'trace' (without the quotes) to log transactions taking place on the Server side.

Waiting Time

The number of seconds to wait for the Jasper report service to start before sending an xml request. Do not change this setting.

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Is Report Printed

To automatically send the report to the printer that is set in the printer map, select this check box.
If this check box is cleared, the report will appear on the client screen (if a PDF viewer is installed on the client) and the user can select File > Print to print it. If a PDF viewer is not installed on the client, the user is prompted to save the report file.
Note: Each client workstation must have a PDF viewer (such as Adobe Reader) installed on it so that the user can print the report by selecting File > Print.

Is Report Debug

To create the debug request and response files (these files contain the transactions that occur on the client side), select this check box. The debug files are useful in troubleshooting any problems.

Debug Request Filename

Type the path (to store) and the file name of the XML debug requests. You can edit the path but do not edit the file name.

Debug Response Filename

Type the path (to store) and the file name of the XML debug responses. You can edit the path but do not edit the file name.
The response.xml file indicates success or any errors that occurred.

Click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you make or click CANCEL to revert to the original values.

Bound Printed Matter Tab

Use the Account tab on the US Postal Service Account Defaults page to enter the following values for use with this US Postal Service account.
Unless otherwise noted, all settings apply only to this US Postal Service account at this location.
Minimum Pieces section
Use this section to define the minimum number of pieces of each service type to qualify for discounted rates.

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Destination SCF

Type the minimum number of pieces to qualify for discounted destination SCF rates.
Currently, this value as set by the US Postal Service is 300.

Presorted

Type the minimum number of pieces to qualify for presorted rates.
Currently, this value as set by the US Postal Service is 300.

Plant-Verified Drop Shipment

Type the minimum number of pieces to qualify for discounted plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) rates.
Currently, this value as set by the US Postal Service is 300.

Standard

Type the minimum number of standard Bound Printed Matter pieces to qualify for discounted rates.
Currently, this value as set by the US Postal Service is 250.

Sack

Type the minimum number of pieces to qualify for sack rates.
Currently, this value as set by the US Postal Service is 10.

Destination NDC

Type the minimum number of pieces to qualify for discounted destination NDC rates.
Currently, this value as set by the US Postal Service is 300.

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Minimum Weight

Type the minimum weight for a Bound Printed Matter shipment.

Sack Minimum Weight

Type the minimum weight that a filled sack has to be to qualify for sack rates.

Secondary Destination NDC Sort

If you qualify for secondary destination NDC sort rates, select this check box.

Early Entry Discount

If you qualify for the early entry discount, select this check box.

Plant-Verified Drop Shipment

If you process plant-verified drop shipments, select this check box.

MAC Version

This field is not used. The Parcel version number is displayed by default.

Transit Time section
In this section, you type the transit time (average number of days from pickup to delivery) for each service.

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Single-Piece

Transit time for a Single-Piece. The default is 3 days.

Presorted

Transit time for a Presorted piece. The default is 3 days.

Destination NDC

Transit time for a Destination NDC piece. The default is 3 days.

Destination SCF

Transit time for a Destination SCF piece. The default is 3 days.

Note on default values for USPS Transit Times
The US Postal Service does not guarantee delivery dates or times. The default values for the Transit Time fields listed in the previous table represent best estimates from experience for the number of days between the ship date and the delivery date for the various types of services listed.
Presort section
This section displays the US Postal Service rules for presorted Bound Printed Matter (BPM) shipments. Presorted Bound Printed Matter shipments are required to be in bundles if the shipment has 10 pieces in it or the shipment weighs 10 pounds. The maximum weight for a bundle is currently 20 pounds.

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Minimum Weight

The minimum weight a presorted Bound Printed Matter (BPM) shipment has to be to qualify for bundle rates appears. This is currently 10 pounds.

Maximum Weight

The maximum weight a presorted Bound Printed Matter (BPM) shipment can be in a bundle appears. This is currently 20 pounds.

Least Piece

The minimum number of pieces a presorted Bound Printed Matter (BPM) shipment has to have to qualify for bundle rates appears. This is currently 10 pieces.

Click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you make or click CANCEL to revert to the original values.

eVS Tab

Use the eVS tab on the Account Defaults screen to enable eVS with Parcel and to enter information for your eVS setup.
Notes:

  • To use eVS, you must have the required USPS eVS accounts and computer access. For more information on eVS and on setting up eVS with Parcel, see the Help topic: USPS - Electronic Verification System (eVS).

  • When creating a shipment under eVS manifesting, you can select up to three special services per parcel but no more than three.

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    eVS

    To enable eVS manifesting, check (activate) the Enable check box.

    eVS Master Mailer ID

    The US Postal Service Master Mailer ID supplied by the shipper's US Postal Service representative when the shipper sets up an eVS account.
    Note: The shipper can use only one Master Mailer ID per location in Parcel.

    eVS Parcel Mailer ID

    The U.S. Postal Service "child" Mailer ID registered with the U.S. Postal Service for parcels that are shipped under a Master Mailer ID. The Parcel Mailer ID is used in the USPS barcode that enables identification of individual parcels for tracking purposes.
    Note: Leave this field blank if this is the Master Mailer account.

    eVS Permit Number

    The US Postal Service eVS Permit Number supplied by your US Postal Service representative.

    eVS Permit Issuing Zip

    The ZIP code of the US Postal Service post office issuing the eVS Permit Number. The default is 20260

    eVS Permit Issuing Zip City

    The city where the US Postal Service post office issuing the eVS Permit Number is located.

    eVS Permit Issuing State

    The state where the US Postal Service post office issuing the eVS Permit Number is located.

    eVS Permit Imprint Indicia Type

    From the drop-down list, select one of the following values for the US Postal Service eVS Permit Imprint Indicia type:

    • Company Permit – Prints company name on indicia.

    • Regular Permit – Prints permit on indicia. |

    eVS Customer Name Alias

    The US Postal Service eVS customer name alias in Indicia.
    Note: Indicia refers to a system used by the US Postal Service for labels or marks applied to a mail item to indicate electronic postage payment. This is a Data Matrix or barcode combined with human-readable characters and symbols, containing information such as postage amount, origin ZIP Code, destination, mail class, weight, confirmation/tracking numbers, etc.

    Click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you make or click CANCEL to revert to the original values.

Split Horizon

What is Split Horizon?
Determining shipping rates and accessorials is typically accomplished by querying a database with rate and accessorial tables supplied by the carrier. Most carriers have a default set of list rates and accessorials that they publish annually or semiannually. In addition to list rates and accessorials, some large shippers negotiate their own custom rates with a carrier.
Because carriers may decide to change their rates at any time during the year, there is a date when a set of rates goes into effect. There may also come a date when the current set of rates is no longer in effect. This means that more than one set of list rates can be stored in the database simultaneously, including custom rates. Split horizon rating provides a way to automatically determine the correct rates to use.
Use the Split Horizon screen to define Split Horizon tables for rates and accessorials.
Add a Split Horizon Table

  1. Click ADD icon at the top of the screen to add a new row at the bottom of the grid. The Add Record dialog is displayed.

  2. Select or enter values for the fields described in the table shown below.

  3. Click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the screen to save the new Split Horizon table or click CANCEL to cancel the Add.

Note: If you use the Split Horizon feature (multiple rate files per carrier), select the Split Horizon table that you want these changes applied to from the Split Horizon Table Selection list at the top of the page.

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Start Date

Type the date that the rates become effective in the form yyyymmdd; for example: 20081215

End Date

Type the last date that the rates or accessorials are effective in the form yyyymmdd; for example: 20121215

Start Time

Type the start time when rates or accessorials are effective using 24-hour notation and no colon (hhmm); for example: 0900 for 9:00 AM local time
Note: Use this field together with the End Time field (following row) to indicate the range of time that this rate table is effective during the day.

End Time

Type the end of the time period that the rates or accessorials are effective for.
Note: Use this field together with the Start Time field (previous row) to indicate the range of time that this rate table is effective during the day. If rates are to be effective for the entire 24-hour period, set Start Time to 0000 and End Time to 2359.

Specific Day

Type the three character abbreviation for the day of the week that these rates apply or type "ALL" (without quotation marks) to indicate that the rates or accessorials apply to all days of the week.

Table Type

Type the table type; for example: "accessorials" (without quotation marks).

Table Name

Type the table name.

Description (not required)

Type a user-friendly description of the Split Horizon table.

Edit or Delete a Split Horizon table
To edit a Split Horizon table:

  1. Select the row that you want to edit by clicking the far-left column of the row.

  2. Click the the EDIT icon at the top of the screen to display the edit dialog.
    Note: You can select more than one row by holding down the left mouse button and dragging the mouse. Or hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard and click specific rows.

  3. Change the values in the fields that you want to edit, and then click SAVE to save your changes or CANCEL to revert to the previous values.

To delete a Split Horizon table from the displayed list of tables:

  1. Select the row, and then click the DELETE icon .

  2. A confirmation dialog opens. Click OK to delete the table or click Cancel to keep the table.

Import TinT Files

Transit time calculations for a US Post Office carrier require user-maintained transit time data. You can import this data into the Parcel carrier database using the Import Time in Transit Files screen. This feature also includes the capability for the user optionally to import and maintain carrier Holidays at the destination level for the Time in Transit calculation to include when calculating an expected delivery date.
You must create and maintain the following Time in Transit files for data import:

  • Geographical information (origin/destination cities, postal codes, etc.) - Required for first import.

  • Time in transit data based on carrier service and destination - Always required.

  • Holiday file containing information about destination holidays - Optional

When you import these files, Parcel inserts the data from these files into the US Post Office carrier database. If you have Time in Transit enabled, when you perform a Rate or Ship, Parcel displays the transit time for the shipment.
Notes:

  • Time in transit calculations for a US Post Office carrier are based on user estimate of typical delivery times for specific services and routes.

  • All files that you import must be located on a local drive of the DIServer. The absolute path that you specify according to the following table represents the file location on the DIServer.

  • This data does not come from the US Post Office and must be specified by the customer.

Import Time in Transit Files
Use the Import Time in Transit screen to import the following data files for transit times and locations (origins and destination (required files are in bold).
To import Time in Transit files:

  1. Create the Time in Transit files (see the following section for file format information), and then copy these files to a directory local to the Parcel DIServer.

  2. Use the Import Time in Transit screen in the Parcel Configuration (Web Admin) tool to specify the path names and filenames for these files according to the following table:

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    Geographic Data File

    Type in or paste in the absolute local path for this file on the Parcel DIServer, including the filename.
    Note: This file is required the first time you import the set of Time in Transit files but is optional on subsequent file imports.

    Time in Transit File

    Type in or paste in the absolute local path for this file on the Parcel DIServer, including the filename.

    Holiday File

    Optionally, to include carrier holidays in Parcel's time in transit calculation, type in or paste in the absolute local path for this file on the Parcel DIServer, including the filename.

    Format for Time in Transit Files
    The time in transit files that you import (see previous section) must be comma-delimited CSV files of which the first row consists of the column (field) names listed in the following table. Subsequent rows contain comma-delimited data corresponding to the column names.
    Notes:

  • You can copy and paste the following column name strings directly into the CSV file.

  • The values in the Geo Code fields can be arbitrarily defined, but since this column serves as the primary key, they must follow the same convention in all the files.

  • The Origin and Destination address data for a shipment must be identical to the corresponding data in the Geographic Data file (Address <n>, City, State).

  • The values for Transit Days and Transit Time are those estimated for the route defined by the Origin Geo Code and Destination Geo Core.

The values for the day columns in the Work Days file are: "y" (without quotation marks) if the day is a working day and "n" (without quotation marks) if it is not a working day.

File Type

Required column names

Geographic Data File

Address 1,Address 2,Address 3,City,State,Country,Low Postal Code,High Postal Code,Geo Code,Geo Code Description,Record Type

Time in Transit File

ServiceId,Origin Geo Code,Destination Geo Code,Transit Days, Transit Time(HH24:MM:DD)

Holiday File

Destination Geo Code,Holiday Date(YYYYMMDD),Holiday Description.

Carrier Contract (CSSC)

If you have contracted rates with the US Postal Service, you can use this screen to enter contract information for the pricing methods that apply to specific US Postal mail classes. You can enter a Customized Shipping Services Contract (CSSC) Number and Product ID for each mail class that Parcel supports. The information that you enter for each pricing method appears in table form on this screen. For information on creating and editing rows on screens in table form, see the following Help topic: How to Add, Edit, or Delete Table Entries .
Use the fields on the Add record or Edit record screen to enter edit the following information:

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Description

Mail Class Pricing Method (drop-down)

From the drop-down list of USPS Mail Class pricing methods supported by Parcel, select the USPS Mail Class for which the pricing method represented by the USPS Customized Shipping Services Contract (CSSC) with USPS applies.
Notes:

  • If no CSSC pricing method is selected, Parcel uses the USPS published rate.

  • Each Mail Class selection in the drop-down list is followed by the abbreviation for the associated pricing method as follows: - Comm – Commercial pricing - Comm Base – Commercial Base pricing - Comm Parcels – Commercial pricing for parcels - Cubic pricing – Commercial Plus Cubic pricing - DNDC Presort – Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) presorted mail pricing - Retail – retail pricing

Contract Number (CSSC)

Type the contract number for your USPS Customized Shipping Services Contract (CSSC) for the negotiated rate for the selected Mail Class.
Note: This field is a 22-character alphanumeric text box.

Contract Product ID

Type the 14-character alphanumeric CSSC Product ID consisting of mail class, incentive, date, customer, and version number; for example: PSR090108AB001
Note: This field is a 14-character alphanumeric text box.

Click SAVE to create or update a row with this information or click CANCEL to return to the CSSC screen without saving changes.

Note: For more information see the USPS Web site: https://ribbs.usps.gov/evs/documents/tech_guides .

Defaults

Address Tab

Use the Address tab on the US Postal Service Defaults page to enter the following addresses for this US Postal Service account.
Unless otherwise noted, all settings apply only to this US Postal Service account at this location.
Ship From section
In this section, you type the address from where you ship packages with this account.

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Type or select this value...

Company Name

The 'Ship From' company name.

Contact Name

The 'Ship From' contact name.

Address 1

The "Ship From" street address.

Address 2

Any additional address information such as suite or floor.

Address 3

Any additional address information such as suite or floor.

City

The "Ship From" city.

State/Province

The "Ship From" state or province code.

Postal Code

The "Ship From" postal code.

Country

From the drop-down list, select the "Ship From" country.

Phone

The "Ship From" phone number

Postal section
In this section, you type the address for the postal facility closest to your shipping location.

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Type this...

City

The city of the postal facility.

State/Province

The state or province code of the postal facility.

Postal Code

The postal code of the postal facility.

Entry Facility

The entry postal facility.

Click SAVE in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you make or click CANCEL to revert to the original values.