USPS Weight and Mail Class Errors 3

Question 1

A bound printed matter flat weighs 16 lbs. The mailer claims it qualifies. What is the correct finding?

Accepted Answer

Correct; Bound Printed Matter allows up to 70 lbs

Answer

Bound Printed Matter has a maximum weight of 70 lbs, so 16 lbs is acceptable.

Question 2

A Priority Mail package is labeled 70.5 lbs. What error should be flagged?

Accepted Answer

Weight exceeds the 70 lb Priority Mail maximum

Answer

Priority Mail has a 70 lb maximum weight; 70.5 lbs violates this restriction.

Question 3

A parcel weighing 0.8 oz is sent as USPS Retail Ground. What potential error exists?

Accepted Answer

Error; parcels under 1 lb are not eligible for Retail Ground

Answer

USPS Retail Ground requires parcels to weigh at least 1 lb (16 oz); lighter parcels should use First-Class Package Service.

Question 4

An Express Mail piece weighing exactly 70 lbs is presented. What is the correct assessment?

Accepted Answer

Correct; 70 lbs is the maximum and is acceptable

Answer

Priority Mail Express allows pieces up to and including 70 lbs, so exactly 70 lbs is acceptable.

Question 5

A periodicals flat weighs 2 lbs. The mailer classifies it as Periodicals. Is there a weight error?

Accepted Answer

No; Periodicals allows up to 70 lbs for flats

Answer

Periodicals class accepts pieces up to 70 lbs, so 2 lbs presents no weight error.

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