USPSFinal Rule
Shape-Based Labeling Lists; Correction
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Summary
The U.S. Postal Service is correcting its labeling system that organizes mail by physical shape. This fix ensures that mail sorting machines and postal workers correctly identify and process different types of mail packages more efficiently.
Key Points
- 1USPS is updating its shape-based labeling lists to fix errors in how mail is categorized by size and shape
- 2The correction helps postal workers and sorting machines quickly identify whether mail is a letter, flat, or package
- 3Accurate shape labeling reduces sorting errors and can help speed up mail delivery
- 4This affects postal employees and potentially businesses that send large volumes of mail
- 5The change takes effect after the regulation is published and allows postal operations to run more smoothly
Key Dates
Published
January 2, 2026
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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